JP2013066563A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that easily changes occurrence probabilities of a plurality of performance patterns according to the number of stored memories without increasing the storage capacity of a data table for determining a performance mode.SOLUTION: This Pachinko machine 1 includes a single variation pattern type determination table T in which correspondence with the variation pattern type with respect to a range of a ready-to-win determination random number is registered. In the range of the reach determination random number, this game machine sets a plurality of first stage random number ranges with different random number ranges, according to the number of stored start information including winning determination random number and the like. A main control device 210 acquires a random number within a random number range corresponding to the number of start memories when determining the variation pattern type, from a corresponding random number counter, and determines the variation pattern type corresponding to the acquired random number as the variation pattern type for use in a notification performance of the determination result of the winning determination random number.

Description

  The present invention provides an effect pattern corresponding to a notification effect of a determination result of a special lottery random number according to the number of reserved random numbers held for determining whether or not a special prize state that is a gaming state advantageous to a player is caused. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the occurrence probabilities of a plurality of types of production patterns are different.

  Conventionally, a data table storing a plurality of effects modes for selecting an effect mode corresponding to a lottery result of a special prize lottery random number is provided for each number of reserved memories, and the effect mode is determined from a data table corresponding to the number of reserved memories. There is a gaming machine configured to be selected (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-340047 A

  However, since the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1 prepares data tables for each number of reserved memories, the number of data tables increases as the maximum number of reserved memories increases. Moreover, when the kind of production | presentation aspect is increased, it is necessary to make it respond | correspond to each table. Therefore, in such a configuration, there is a problem that the storage capacity required for the data table increases depending on the specification.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such unsolved problems of the conventional technology. The gaming machine according to the present invention provides a gaming machine that can easily vary the occurrence probabilities of the plurality of performance patterns for each number of reserved memories without increasing the storage capacity of the data table for determining the performance mode. The purpose is to do.

  [Invention 1] In order to achieve the above object, whether or not the gaming machine of Invention 1 causes a special prize state that is a game state advantageous to a player, triggered by a game ball winning at a start winning opening. A special lottery means for obtaining a special lottery random number for determining the special prize lottery random number storage means for storing the special prize lottery random number acquired in the special prize lottery means with a preset maximum holding number as an upper limit, and the special prize lottery With respect to the special prize lottery random number stored by the random number storage means, the special prize determination means for determining whether or not the special prize state is caused in a predetermined order, and the determination result of the special prize lottery random number acquired by the special prize lottery means With respect to the effect pattern of the corresponding notification effect, each random value in the random number range of the effect pattern lottery random number for determining the effect pattern is a plurality of types with different effect times. Each random number in a plurality of random number ranges set in different numerical ranges for each stored number of the special prize lottery random numbers, with the production pattern determination table registered in association with the production pattern and the random number range of the production pattern lottery random numbers Random number generating means for generating a range of random numbers, and a period from when the game ball is won to the start winning opening until the effect pattern of the notification effect for the determination result of the special lottery random number corresponding to the winning is determined The effect pattern lottery means for obtaining, as the effect pattern lottery random number, a random number in a random number range corresponding to the stored number of the special prize lottery random numbers among the random numbers generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined timing, and the effect pattern determination The effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number registered by the effect pattern lottery means registered in the table is displayed. An effect pattern determining unit that determines the effect pattern of the notification effect, and an effect control unit that performs a notification effect of the determination result of the special lottery random number based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining unit. And

  With such a configuration, when the special prize lottery random number is acquired by the special prize lottery means, the special prize lottery random number storage means stores the special prize lottery random number up to the maximum hold number. On the other hand, the random number generation means generates random numbers in each random number range of a plurality of random number ranges that are smaller as the stored number increases with the random number range of the effect pattern as the maximum range, for each stored number of special lottery random numbers. Further, the effect pattern lottery means generates a random number in a random range corresponding to the number of random lottery random numbers stored at a predetermined timing from the random number generating means to the start of the game ball to the start of the notification effect. It is acquired as a production pattern lottery random number. In addition, the special prize determination unit determines whether or not the special prize state is generated in a predetermined order with respect to the special random number stored in the special lottery random number storage unit. In addition, among the effect patterns registered in the effect pattern determination table configured as described above, the effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number acquired by the effect pattern lottery means is determined as the effect pattern of the notification effect by the effect pattern determining means. . Then, the effect control means performs a notification effect of the determination result of the special lottery random number in the special prize determination means based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means.

In other words, random numbers in different random number ranges are generated for each effect pattern determination table according to the number of special lottery random numbers stored, and the occurrence probabilities of multiple types of effect patterns with different effect times are generated for each stored number. I tried to make them different.
As a result, it is possible to vary the occurrence probabilities of a plurality of types of effect patterns having different effect times with respect to each stored number without changing the data amount of the effect pattern determination table.
Here, winning a game ball at the start winning opening is synonymous with passing through the start winning opening and passing through a region where the passing of the game ball is detected by an internal sensor or switch. This is the same in the description of the invention below.

  [Invention 2] Further, in the gaming machine of Invention 2, in the gaming machine of Invention 1, the effect pattern determination table indicates that each random value in the random number range of the effect pattern lottery random number is shorter as the random value is smaller. Is a table registered in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns having different effect times so as to correspond to an effect pattern with a longer effect time as the random number value is larger. The random number range is set such that the maximum value of the random number range of the effect pattern decreases each time the stored number increases.

  With such a configuration, the larger the number of special lottery random numbers stored, the smaller the maximum value of the random number range and the smaller the random number range. For this reason, the larger the stored number of special prize lottery random numbers, the smaller the maximum random number that is not generated, and the easier it is to generate a relatively small random value. As a result, an effect pattern with a short effect time is easily determined as an effect pattern for the notification effect. That is, the greater the number of stored special prize lottery random numbers, the shorter the presentation time of the notification effect, and the faster the time until the next special prize lottery random number hit determination process is executed.

[Invention 3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 3 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine of Invention 1 or 2, the predetermined timing is a timing when an effect pattern of the notification effect is determined.
If it is such a structure, the random number of the random number range according to the memorize | stored number of the special prize lottery random numbers at the time of determination of an effect pattern can be acquired from an effect pattern lottery means from a random number generation means.
As a result, it is possible to determine an effect pattern corresponding to the stored number of special lottery random numbers at the time of executing the notification effect as an effect pattern of the notification effect.

[Invention 4] Furthermore, in the gaming machine of Invention 4, in the gaming machine of Invention 1 or 2, the predetermined timing is a timing at the time of winning the game ball to the start winning opening.
With such a configuration, the effect pattern lottery means can obtain from the random number generation means a random number in a random number range corresponding to the number of stored special prize lottery random numbers at the time of winning the game ball at the start winning opening.
As a result, the type of effect pattern corresponding to the special prize lottery random number stored in the special prize lottery random number storage means can be known before the execution of the notification effect, so that an effect according to the type of effect pattern known in advance can be performed. It becomes possible.

  Here, as an effect according to the effect pattern type, for example, an effect that displays a message, a pattern, or the like that suggests that a win will occur with respect to the special prize lottery random number stored in the special prize lottery random number storage means. Further, in addition to displaying a suggestion message or the like, a design that clearly displays the number of stored special prize lottery random numbers is displayed, and an effect such as changing the color or shape of the design corresponding to the suggestion in the design is also applicable.

[Invention 5] Further, the gaming machine of Invention 5 is stored in the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 4, when the special prize lottery random number is acquired by the special prize lottery means by the special prize lottery random number storage means. Among the rendered special prize lottery random numbers, for the production pattern lottery random numbers corresponding to the special prize lottery random numbers that are determined by the special prize judging means prior to the acquired special prize lottery random numbers, the production pattern corresponding to the production pattern lottery random numbers The suggestion effect control means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the special prize lottery based on the type is provided.
With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect according to the type of effect pattern known in advance. For example, when the reliability is set according to the type of the production pattern, it is possible to perform the suggestion production according to the reliability.

  [Invention 6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 5, wherein in the plurality of random number ranges, the first corresponding to a random number range portion common to each of the stored numbers. An effect pattern determination table, and a second effect pattern determination table corresponding to a random number range portion that is not common to the stored numbers, and the effect pattern determination means includes the first and second effect patterns. Among the determination tables, the effect pattern of the notification effect is determined using a pattern table corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number acquired by the effect pattern lottery means, and the suggestion effect control means is the first effect pattern determination table. The suggestion effect is performed only for the effect pattern determined by using.

With such a configuration, the random number range of the first effect pattern determination table can be handled as a fixed random number range common to a plurality of random number ranges. On the other hand, since the random number range of the second effect pattern determination table is not common to a plurality of random number ranges, it can be handled as an indefinite random number range. And it becomes possible to perform a suggestion effect based on the effect pattern corresponding to this fixed random number range.
As a result, there is no suggestion effect for the effect pattern determined within the range of indefinite value, so the number of random lottery random numbers stored at the time of winning the game ball start winning opening and the special lottery random number at the start of the notification effect Even if the number of memories is inconsistent, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect that does not cause the player to feel uncomfortable.

  [Invention 7] Further, in the gaming machine of the invention 7, in the gaming machine of the invention 6, the first effect pattern determination table indicates that each random value in the common random number range portion is shorter as the random value is smaller. The second production pattern determination table is registered in association with a plurality of types of production patterns having different production times so that the larger the random number value is, the longer the production time is. Each random number value in the random number range portion is registered in association with the plurality of types of effect patterns so that the smaller the random number value is, the shorter the production time is, and the longer the random value is, the longer the production time is. It is characterized by.

With such a configuration, since the first effect pattern determination table is associated with a plurality of types of effect patterns with respect to the random number range portion common to the plurality of random number ranges, It is possible to perform a suggestive effect based on it.
Thereby, it is possible to perform suggestive effects rich in change.

  [Invention 8] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 8 is provided with display means capable of performing variable display and stop display of the game machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 7, wherein the effect control means includes: As the notification effect, after the symbol is variably displayed on the display means, an effect process is performed in which the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the special prize lottery. It includes an effect pattern that does not perform a reach effect for notifying that there is a possibility of stopping at a symbol in which the special prize state occurs in a variable display, and an effect pattern that performs the reach effect in a variable display of the symbol, To do.

  With such a configuration, an effect pattern that does not perform a reach effect shortens the symbol variation display time, and an effect pattern that performs a reach effect increases the symbol variation display time. Therefore, when the number of stored special lottery random numbers is large, it is easy to select an effect pattern that does not perform a reach effect. Therefore, the larger the number of stored, the shorter the symbol display time.

  As described above, according to any one of the inventions 1 to 8, when the occurrence probabilities of a plurality of types of effect patterns are different depending on the number of reserved memories, the effect pattern determination table is required as compared with the conventional case. An effect of reducing the amount of data (storage capacity) can be obtained.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st starting information storage area and a 2nd starting information storage area. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the content of the effect control command output to the effect control apparatus from the main control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the random number range corresponding to each starting information storage number, (c) is each starting information storage. It is a figure which shows an example of the ratio of the normal fluctuation type | system | group with respect to a number. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the number of the random numbers allocated with respect to each variation pattern classification about 1st step random number ranges r01-r4. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st starting information storage update process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the modification of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table, (d) is a figure which shows an example of the random number range corresponding to each starting information storage number. It is a figure which shows the content of the effect control command output to the effect control apparatus from the main control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting information storage update process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of reach determination random numbers. It is a flowchart which shows a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process which the presentation control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows auxiliary production execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prior determination information command reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice effect display in an effect symbol display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1-14 is a figure which shows 1st Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine as shown in FIG.

(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface in a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. In the present embodiment, a variety of effect images and effect symbols can be displayed by variably displaying effect images such as the background and a plurality of symbols as animations on the effect symbol display device 104.

  The effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbol Z (Z (left), Z) in each of the first, second, and third display areas R1 (left), R2 (middle), and R3 (right) set in advance. (Middle), Z (Right)) display of change and stop. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect design Z is configured to include a numeric image in the design. The variation display of the effect symbol Z means that a plurality of types of effect symbols Z are displayed in a scrolled state in each of the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3. The stop display of the effect symbol Z means that the effect symbol Z is displayed in a stopped state in each of the first, second, and third display areas R1, R2, and R3.

Then, in the effect symbol display device 104, the result of the winning lottery is notified by the combination of the effect symbols Z that are stopped and displayed in the first, second, and third display areas R1, R2, and R3.
A stage 108 capable of rolling the game ball in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. In addition, a warp entrance 112 for discharging the inflowing game ball to the stage 108 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The stage 108 is open on the front side, and after the released game ball rolls, it is released to the game board surface 102. In addition, a game ball lead-out path 108a is provided on the back side of the central portion of the stage 108 in the left-right direction. Then, the game ball that has flowed into the game ball lead-out path 108a is led out on the game board surface 102 directly above a first start winning opening 111a described later.

  A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. When the game ball passes, the normal symbol start gate 122 detects the passing of the game ball based on a detection signal of a start gate switch (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 1 and gives a chance to draw by the normal symbol. Also, below the normal symbol start gate 122, two general winning ports 124 and 125 are provided that allow the game ball to be always won.

  A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a. The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won. The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed so that the game ball cannot win, but is normally opened in a predetermined pattern when the display of the normal symbol display device 106 is in a specific mode. It becomes possible to win a game ball.

  When the game ball wins, the first start winning port 111a detects the winning of the game ball by the detection signal of the first start winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect on the effect symbol display device 104 The trigger for starting the variable display of the symbol Z and the trigger for starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 107a are given. When the game ball wins, the second start winning port 111b detects the winning of the game ball by a detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect symbol display device 104 Gives the trigger for starting the variable display of the effect symbol Z and the trigger for starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 107b. The variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol Z is stopped after a predetermined variation time elapses, and the result of the winning lottery and the effect are performed.

  In the present embodiment, winning a game ball is synonymous with passing a game ball through a winning opening or a gate and passing through a region where a switch for detecting the passing of the game ball is provided. For example, in the case of the first start winning opening 111a, it is synonymous with the game ball passing through the first start winning opening 111a and passing through the area where the internal first start winning opening switch 131a is provided. The same applies to the second start winning opening 111b, the various general winning openings 124 and 125, and the large winning opening 115 described below.

  Two special symbol display devices 107 a and 107 b are provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7 segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b can perform variable symbol display and stop display of special symbols including numbers and symbols. And each special symbol display device 107a, 107b alert | reports the result of a winning lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. At this time, the special symbol display device 107a notifies the result of the winning lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. In addition, the special symbol display device 107b notifies the result of the winning lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 111b. Here, the gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed in each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b becomes a specific symbol is referred to as “special prize state (winning)”. The special prize state refers to an advantageous gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value such as paying out a large number of prize balls to the player. The special symbol display on each special symbol display device 107a, 107b and the effect symbol Z display on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

  An ordinary symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 notifies the result of the lottery based on the normal symbols based on the stopped normal symbols.

  On the upper side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b and a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103 are provided. The special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b and the normal symbol start information storage number display device 103 are each configured by, for example, an LED or the like.

  The special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b are lit in conjunction with the start information of special symbols described later being stored in the special symbol start information storage area in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210. The number of memories (the so-called number of balls on hold) is displayed. Here, in the pachinko machine 1, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning port 111a and the starting information memory number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning port 111b are set. , Display each individually. That is, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 111a is displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting winning port 111b is displayed. The number of starting information stored as an opportunity is displayed on the special symbol starting information storing number display device 109b.

The normal symbol start information storage number display device 103 lights up in conjunction with the start information of the normal symbol being stored in the start information storage area for the normal symbol in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210, and continuously The number of times that the variable display can be performed is displayed.
A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The special winning opening 115 is normally closed, but when a special prize state is generated, it is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be won. In other words, the special winning opening 115 has an opening / closing member 115a installed on the front face of the special winning opening 115 when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b becomes a specific symbol and a special prize state is generated. Opening action is performed by opening.

  The opening operation of the big prize opening 115 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (one round). Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 is repeatedly performed for the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state. When a game ball wins the grand prize opening 115, a winning is detected by the detection signal of the big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and every time a game ball win is detected, To be paid out.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that did not win any of the winning ports is provided below the big winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning holes.

  In addition, hereinafter, a gaming state in which the winning probability of winning the lottery after the end of the special prize state (win) is a low probability (ordinary probability) is referred to as “low probability state”, and the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the special prize state is low. A gaming state having a high probability (for example, 10 times the normal probability) compared to the state is referred to as a “probability variation state”. In addition, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Z is shortened is referred to as a “short time state”. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal opening time. Extended. Further, in the time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal time.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start winning port switch 131 a, a second starting winning port switch 131 b, a big winning port switch 132, and various winning port switches 133.

  The first start winning port switch 131a detects the winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 111a, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second start winning port switch 131b detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The big prize opening switch 132 detects the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening 115 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The various winning opening switches 133 detect the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 and output a detection signal to the main controller 210.

  The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control device 210 and an effect control device 150 as control units. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.

  The main control device 210 generates (extracts) various random numbers mainly in response to detection of a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 111a and detection of a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 111b. . Then, the main controller 210 performs control command transmission and overall game control based on the generated random numbers. The main controller 210 includes special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, and a prize ball payout control device 156. The direct winning opening solenoid 158 and the electric tulip (not shown) are directly controlled (port output control).

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals output from each of the first start winning port switch 131a, the second starting winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the various winning port switches 133 to the CPU 220.

  The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, and a prize ball payout control. Control commands and control signals are output to the device 156 and the special prize opening solenoid 158, respectively. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500. Thereby, the game situation etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are remotely monitored in the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The data for game control includes a data table for determining a hit type, a winning pattern, a stop symbol, a variation pattern type, a variation pattern, and the like. Further, the game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, the various control commands include a symbol designation command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a start information storage number command, an effect start command, a state designation command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. The RAM 240 has a start information storage area for special symbols and a start information storage area for normal symbols. Here, the start information storage area for special symbols is an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as first start information) acquired when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 111a. , A first start information storage area) is provided. Furthermore, in the special symbol start information storage area, an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as second start information) acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening 111b (hereinafter referred to as second start information). A second start-up information storage area) is provided.

Here, the start information is information such as various random number values acquired by winning the game balls to the start winning openings 111a and 111b (for example, winning determination random numbers, winning type determination random numbers, stop symbol determination random numbers, etc.) Say. Thereby, in the starting information storage area for special symbols, the first starting information and the second starting information are individually stored.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area.

  Each of the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area stores start information up to a predetermined upper limit number (predetermined number). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start information storage area has four storage units (A1 to A4) from the first to the fourth, and the first start is stored in each storage unit. By storing the information, four pieces of first start information are stored. In addition, the second start information storage area has four storage units (B1 to B4) from the first to the fourth, and by storing the second start information in each storage unit, Second start information is stored.

Here, main controller 210 sequentially determines the starting information stored in each of the first starting information storage area and the second starting information storage area from the starting information stored in the first storage unit. Then, the determined start information is deleted from each start information storage area.
Hereinafter, the operation of performing a hit determination on the start information and deleting the determined start information from the start information storage area is referred to as “start information digestion”.

Also, in the normal symbol start information storage area, information such as random numbers acquired in response to the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). .
The RAM 240 has a command storage area for temporarily storing control commands to be output to the effect control device 150 and the like. In the pachinko machine 1, when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like, when the power is restored from the power failure, the storage contents of the RAM 240 should be restored to the state immediately before the power failure, and the output stored in the command storage area of the RAM 240 should be output. By outputting the control command, the gaming state is restored to the state before the power is cut off.

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like. The CPU of the effect control device 150 executes processing according to a program stored in the ROM, thereby controlling the effect symbol display device 104 by the display control unit 151, controlling the lamp 154 by the lamp control unit 152, and a sound effect control unit. The output of the sound effect from the speaker 155 by 153 is controlled.

  The effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 that controls display on the effect symbol display device 104, the lamp control unit 152 that controls lighting and blinking of the lamp 154, and the effect of controlling the output of sound effects from the speaker 155. A sound control unit 153. The effect control device 150 generates an internal command to be transmitted in the effect control device 150 in accordance with the control command received from the main control device 210, and transmits the internal command, whereby the display control unit 151, the lamp control unit 152, and Each of the sound effect control units 153 is controlled.

In particular, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command according to the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 by transmitting the generated display control command to the display control unit 151.
The lamp control unit 152 determines a lamp effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads control data corresponding to the lamp effect from the ROM, and determines a lamp effect based on the control data. 154 is turned on, blinked, turned off, etc.

The sound effect control unit 153 determines a sound effect effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads out sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect from the ROM, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155. .
The display control unit 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.

The ROM of the display control unit 151 stores a program for performing display effect control, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control unit 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.
The CPU of the display control unit 151 reads out image data corresponding to the display control command from the ROM in accordance with a program stored in the ROM in accordance with the display control command input from the effect control device 150, and stores the image data. Output to VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

(Aspect of stop display of special design and production design)
Next, the stop display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the stop display mode of the effect symbol Z in the effect symbol display device 104 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a special symbol stop symbol.
In the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the types of hits (special prize states) are “normal jackpot”, “probable change 1 big hit”, “probable change 2 big win”, “probable change 3 big win” and “small win”. Five are defined.

  When the normal jackpot is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at the normal symbol, and at the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z at the normal symbol. When the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z as a normal symbol, for example, the first, second, and third display areas R1 (left), R2 (middle), and R3 (right) of the effect symbol display device 104 ), The design symbols Z (Z (left), Z (middle) with a combination of even numbers, such as “2, 2, 2”, “4, 4, 4”, “6, 6, 6”, etc. , Z (right)) is stopped and displayed. In addition, when it is a normal big hit, the maximum number of times the big prize opening 115 is opened at the time of winning, that is, the maximum number of continuations of the round is fifteen times, and a short time state is reached in the 100 lotteries after winning. In addition, when the big hit is normal, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.

  When the probability variation 1 big hit is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation 1 symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 is stopped and displayed with the probability variation 1 symbol. . When the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z with one probability variation, for example, the first, second, and third display regions R1 (left), R2 (middle), and R3 ( Right), the design symbol Z (Z (left), Z (middle) with a combination of the same number of odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1”, “3, 3, 3”, “5, 5, 5” , Z (right)) is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the probability variation is 1 big hit, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 15 times, and after hitting, the time is shortened. In addition, when the probability variation is one big hit, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probable variation 2 big hit is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probable variation 1 symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 is stopped and displayed with the probable variation 2 symbol. . In addition, when the probability variation is 2 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round will be 2 times, and the time will be short after hitting. Further, when the probability variation 2 big hit is reached, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probability variation 3 big hit, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation 1 symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 is stopped and displayed with the probability variation 3 symbol. . In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2. In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, if the time is not working at the time of winning (when the change display of the special symbol for notifying the occurrence of hitting is started), it will be in the time-saving state after winning. When the time-short state is sometimes obtained, control is performed so that the time-short state is continued after the hit (short-time continuous control). Further, when the probability variation 3 big hit, the gaming state after the winning end is set to the probability variation state.

  Probability 2 big wins, 3 probable big wins, the period of one round (opening time of the big prize opening 115) is shorter than the normal jackpot (about several ms), and the maximum number of times of the round is only 2 times, so the player On the other hand, unexpectedness can be given as if the state suddenly shifted to the probability variation state without hitting.

  When the small hit is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as a small hit symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z as a small hit symbol. The probabilistic 3 symbols and the small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 are composed of a combination of one or a plurality of specific symbols, and cannot be distinguished from each other. In addition, when a small hit is made, the maximum number of continuations of the round is two times, and control is performed so that the operation of the short-time function and the non-operation do not change after the small hit. Further, when the small hit is reached, the gaming state after the small hit is set to the same gaming state as the gaming state before the small hit.

Note that the winning type is not limited to the above type, and other types other than the above may be used. In addition, it is not necessary to provide all of the hit types, and according to the characteristics of the gaming machine, the hit types can be individually combined.
Furthermore, by making the hit type that can be generated based on the first start information and the win type that can be generated based on the second start information different from each other, a more varied game is provided, and the player Can improve the willingness to play.

(Control command structure and contents)
Next, the structure and content of the control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of the effect control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. It consists of an event (EVENT) which is long digital data.

  In the main controller 210, the mode (MODE) data is output in response to the first rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself when the command changes, and then the second rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB). As an opportunity, event (EVENT) data is output. Correspondingly, in the effect control device 150, the CPU generates an interrupt according to the input of the strobe signal (DUSTB), and the effect control command is stored in the RAM of the effect control device 150 by the interrupt process.

As shown in FIG. 5, there are a design designation command, a variation pattern command, a design stop command, a production start command, a state designation command, etc. as the production control command.
The symbol designating command is a command for designating a combination of effect symbols Z that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. Specifically, the symbol designating command includes any one of the off-stage effect symbol, the short-time symbol, the probability variation 1 symbol, the probability variation 2 symbol, the probability variation 3 symbol, and the small hit symbol as the effect symbol Z to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. specify. The symbol designating command is output at the start of variation of the effect symbol Z. Here, when the change of the effect symbol Z starts, it almost coincides with the start of change of the special symbol.

The variation pattern command is a command for designating one of n (n = 1 to 104) types of variation patterns as variation patterns to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. The variation pattern command is output at the start of variation of the effect symbol Z together with the symbol designation command.
Note that either the variation pattern command or the symbol designation command may be output first. However, in the production control device 150, it is preferable to execute various lotteries related to the production in response to the reception of the symbol designation command. Therefore, it is preferable that the symbol designation command is output before the variation pattern command. Thereby, in the production | presentation control apparatus 150, before performing control, such as selection determination of a fluctuation pattern, the lottery concerning production can be performed, and a control burden can be reduced significantly.

The symbol stop command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbol Z. The symbol stop command is output when the effect symbol Z is stopped and displayed. Here, the stop display of the effect symbol Z substantially coincides with the stop display of the special symbol.
Here, when determining the variation pattern of the effect design Z, first, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination table in which the correspondence between the reach determination random number value and the variation pattern type is registered. The In the present embodiment, one table is set as the variation pattern type determination table for the winning lottery result (winning / losing). And the range of the random number used when determining the variation pattern type from each variation pattern type determination table is set to a different range for each start information storage number. Note that two variation pattern type determination tables may be set for the winning lottery result when the winning hour is out of the winning time.

In addition, after the variation pattern type is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number value and the variation pattern number is registered. The variation pattern determination table is set corresponding to each variation pattern type.
The production start command includes m (m = 1 to 95) types of production start per 15R (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot), probability variation 2 jackpot performance start, probability variation 3 jackpot performance start, and jackpot performance start. This is a command to specify. The production start command is output at the start of hitting.
The state designation command is a command for designating the end and the start of time reduction. The state designation command is output at the end of the time reduction and at the start of the time reduction, respectively.

(Structure of variation pattern type determination table)
Next, the structure of the variation pattern type determination table will be described.
FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern type determination table, FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of a random number range corresponding to each starting information storage number, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the ratio of the normal fluctuation type | system | group with respect to the information storage number.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the pachinko machine 1, one variation pattern type determination table T that is common to each start information storage number is set as the variation pattern type determination table. In the variation pattern type determination table T, five types of variation patterns of normal variation system, pseudo 0 variation, pseudo 1 variation, reach variation 1 and reach variation 2 are set. Note that the variation pattern type determination table is stored in the ROM 230.

  Here, the normal fluctuation system means a fluctuation that does not execute the reach effect. The reach effect refers to an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol Z included in the combination that causes the special prize state in two or more display areas among the plurality of display areas R1, R2, and R3. The pseudo 0 variation and the pseudo 1 variation are variations that do not execute reach production, and perform variations that are not likely to reach. The reach fluctuation 1 and the reach fluctuation 2 are fluctuations for executing the reach effect, respectively.

  In the reach 2 variation, an effect is set such that the expectation for generating the special prize state is higher than that in the reach 1 variation. Then, reach 2 fluctuation (high reliability), reach 1 fluctuation (medium reliability), pseudo 1 fluctuation (high reliability low), pseudo 0 fluctuation (low reliability low), normal fluctuation system (low reliability low) In the order of (lower), the reliability with which the special prize state occurs is set higher. The reliability is a value obtained by dividing the rate at which the variation pattern type is selected in the special prize state by the rate at which the entire variation pattern type is selected.

Also, each variation time is set so that the relationship of “variation time of reach 2 variation> variation time of reach 1 variation> variation time of pseudo 1 variation> variation time of pseudo 0 variation> variation time of normal variation system” Has been.
Here, in the variation pattern type determination table T, each random value in the reach determination random number range (0 to 4001) is registered in association with each variation pattern type.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the variation pattern type determination table T corresponds to the random number value “0 to 3441” in the random range (0 to 4001) of the reach determination random number for the normal variation system. Attached and registered. Similarly, the random value “3442 to 3671” is registered in association with the pseudo 0 variation, and the random value “3672 to 3891” is registered in association with the pseudo 1 variation. Similarly, random number values “3892 to 3971” are associated with reach 1 variation, and random number values “3972 to 4001” are associated with reach 2 variation.

  In this embodiment, four types of random number ranges (hereinafter referred to as first-stage random number ranges) are set in the reach determination random number range (0 to 4001) for each start information storage number. Then, the reach determination random number is acquired from the first stage random number range corresponding to the starting information storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern type in the variation pattern determination process (described later), and the variation pattern type is determined.

  As the first step random number range, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the first step random number range r01 “0 to 4001” is set for the start information storage number “0, 1”, and the start information The first-stage random number range r2 “0-3931” is set for the stored number “2”. Further, the first stage random number range r3 “0-3801” is set for the starting information storage number “3”, and the first stage random number range r4 “0-3701” is set for the starting information storage number “4”. Is set.

In other words, the maximum value and the numerical value range of the random number range are set to be larger as the starting information storage number is smaller. Further, the numerical value range of each first-stage random number range is set in such a manner that the maximum value of the random number range (0 to 4001) of reach determination random numbers is reduced as the starting information storage number increases. Thereby, the numerical range on the lower limit side is fixed.
Here, FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams illustrating an example of the number of random numbers assigned to each variation pattern type in the first stage random number range r01 to r4.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the random number range (0 to 3671) of the normal variation system and the pseudo zero variation is included in all of the first stage random number ranges r01 to r4. That is, in each of the first stage random number ranges r01 to r4, the number of allocations to the normal variation system is “3441” and the number of allocations to the pseudo 0 variation is “230”. The first-stage random number range r01 to r2 also includes all pseudo 1-variable random number ranges (3672 to 3891), and the assigned number is “220”, respectively. On the other hand, in the first stage random number range r3, the random number range (3672 to 3801) is assigned to the pseudo-one-variable random number range, and the assigned number is “130”. Furthermore, in the first-stage random number range r4, a random number range (3672 to 3701) is assigned to a pseudo-one-variable random number range, and the assigned number is “30”. In addition, the first stage random number ranges r3 and r4 have an allocation number of “0” with respect to the reach 1 and reach 2 random number ranges (3892 to 4001). On the other hand, the first stage random number range r01 includes all the reach 1 and reach 2 random number ranges. In the first stage random number range r2, the random number range “3892 to 3931” is assigned to the random number range of reach 1, and the assigned number is “40”. Further, the first stage random number range r2 has an allocation number “0” with respect to the reach 2 random number range.

In other words, the variation pattern type determination table is made common, and the random number range is changed according to the number of stored start information, so that the types after the pseudo 1 variation are selected in each of the first stage random number ranges r01 to r4. Some things are selected and some are not selected. In addition, since the random number ranges are different, the selection probability for each type varies.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the ratio of the normal variation system differs for each number of starting information stored. That is, the larger the number of stored start information, the higher the ratio of selecting the normal variation system. This is not limited to the normal fluctuation system, but can be applied to other types.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed.
First, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, a per-decision random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the player's profit is executed. Here, as various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, there are a random number used for a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit determination random number), whether to cause a win, a hit type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, or the like. . In the hit determination random number update process, the hit determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the hit determination random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, input processing for inputting signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. In the input process, a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a and a detection signal from the second start winning port switch 131b are input.

In step S106, a winning switch input process for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.
In step S108, a hit determination is performed and a change setting process for determining the change pattern of the effect symbol Z is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, an electrical accessory actuating process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, a prize ball payout management process for storing a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a payout operation in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, a gaming machine inspection signal output process for outputting a gaming machine inspection signal necessary for the inspection of the pachinko machine 1 is executed. In some cases, the process of step S116 can be omitted.
Next, the process proceeds to step S118, where the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

  In the port output process, an effect control command is output to the effect control device 150. At this time, a strobe signal is first output to the effect control device 150, and a control command including a mode and an event is output. In the port output process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the big prize opening solenoid 158, the special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, the normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, etc. Control information from the main controller 210 is also output.

(Winning switch input process)
Next, the winning switch input process in step S106 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a winning switch input process.
When the winning switch input process is executed in step S106, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.

In step S200, based on the processing result of the input process in step S104, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning port switch 131a, and if it is determined that a detection signal is input (Yes), The process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the detection signal is not input from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a (No), the process proceeds to step S204.
In step S202, a first start information storage update process for updating storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, based on the processing result of the input process in step S104, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port switch 131b. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), The process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that the detection signal is not input from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S206, a second startup information storage update process for updating the storage of the second startup information in the second startup information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

(First startup information storage update process and second startup information storage update process)
Next, the first startup information storage update process in step S202 and the second startup information storage update process in step S206 will be described.
Here, the first startup information storage update process in step S202 and the second startup information storage update process in step S206 are similar processes. Therefore, hereinafter, the first start information storage update process of step S202 will be described, and the description of the second start information storage update process of step S206 will be omitted.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first start information storage update process.

When the first start information storage update process is executed in step S202, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more, and it is determined that the number of first start information stored is not “4” or more. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the number of stored first start information is “4” or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  In step S302, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and each acquired random number value (first start information) is stored in a predetermined start information storage area of the RAM 240. The first start information storage process stored in the storage unit is executed. At this time, the acquired first start information is stored in the highest storage unit among the storage units in which the first start information is not stored in the first start information storage area. Here, the upper storage unit refers to a storage unit in which a hit determination process (step S504 or S508) for determining whether or not to cause a special prize state is performed first (hereinafter the same). That is, the start information stored in the upper storage unit is first displayed as a result of the winning lottery (changed display and stop display of the effect symbol Z). For example, when the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 (hereinafter referred to as the first start information storage number) is “1”, the acquired first start information Is stored in the second storage unit A2 in the first start-up information storage area. Similarly, when the first start information storage number in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “2”, the acquired first start information is stored in the third storage unit A3 in the first start information storage area. . Similarly, when the first start information storage number in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “3”, the acquired first start information is stored in the fourth storage unit A4 in the first start information storage area. . Thereby, the first starting information storage number of the RAM 240 is updated.

Next, the process proceeds to step S304, where a start information storage number addition process for adding 1 to the first start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process. Return. In addition, in the starting information storage number addition process, the first starting information storage number displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a is updated as the first starting information storage number stored in the RAM 240 is updated. 1 ”Display added.
The above process becomes the second start information storage update process by replacing “first” with “second”.

(Variation setting process)
Next, the variation setting process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation setting process.
When the variation setting process is executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.

In step S500, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbol Z is changing. If it is determined that the effect symbol Z is not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S500 that the effect symbol Z is changing (Yes), the process proceeds to step S510.
In step S502, it is determined whether or not the second start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the second start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S504. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that the second startup information storage number is not “1” or more (No), the process proceeds to step S506.

In step S504, a hit determination process based on the second startup information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In step S506, it is determined whether or not the first start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the first start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S508. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S506 that the first start information storage number is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S508, a hit determination process based on the first start information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

In step S510, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change of the effect symbol. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S512. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S510 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the change in the effect design (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, the predetermined time is the variation display time of the effect symbol Z set in step S610 described later, and is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in step S608 or S616 described later.

In step S512, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
As described above, in the variation setting process in step S108, the hit determination process based on the second start information is executed with priority over the hit determination process based on the first start information. That is, main controller 210 has priority over the second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 over the first start information stored in the first start information storage area. Execute the judgment process. As a result, the effect control device 150 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the change display and stop display of the effect symbol Z based on the second start information with respect to the change display and stop display of the effect symbol Z based on the first start information. Execute with priority.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S504 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S508 will be described.
Here, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S504 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S508 are similar processes. Therefore, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S504 will be described below, and the description of the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S508 will be omitted.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.

In the hit determination process, in order to cause a special prize state with a predetermined probability, a single hit value is set in a predetermined numerical range, and when the acquired hit determination random number and the winning value coincide with each other (special prize state) Is a process that causes
When the hit determination process is executed in step S504 or step S508, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.

In step S600, the winning determination random number is read from the start information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S602.
Here, in the reading of the winning random number, the start information (hereinafter, earliest start information) stored in the first storage unit B1 (A1) in the second start information storage area (first start information storage area) of the RAM 240 is stored. )) Is determined.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number read in step S600 matches the winning value, and it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes). Shifts to step S604. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the read winning random number does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S614.

In step S604, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the hit type number corresponding to the value of the corresponding type determination random number is read from the hit type determination table to determine the win type. As a result, the normal jackpot, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big hit, and small hit are determined.

Next, the process proceeds to step S606, and a hit stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of the special symbol and the effect symbol Z to be stopped and displayed at the time of hit is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a stop symbol determination table set for each hit type. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between the value of the stop symbol determination random number and the stop symbol number indicating the combination of the effect symbol Z to be stopped is registered. In the winning stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the hit type number determined in step S604 is read. Then, the stop symbol determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the stop symbol number corresponding to the value of the stop symbol determination random number is read from the stop symbol determination table. Further, a stop symbol designation command corresponding to the read stop symbol number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a stop symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  On the other hand, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the same process as in the case of the effect symbol Z based on the special symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the stop symbol determining random number and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is registered. However, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined prior to the determination of the combination of the effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed. That is, after determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a combination of effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed is determined in accordance with this. For this reason, the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z to be stopped is determined based on the same stop symbol determination random value. Then, command information for designating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process in step S118, the command information is directly transmitted to the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S608, where a hit hour fluctuation pattern determining process for determining a fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol Z to be displayed in a variable manner at the time of hitting is executed, and the process proceeds to step S610.
Next, the process proceeds to step S610, and a variation setting process for setting the variation display time of the effect symbol Z is executed. The variation display time of the effect symbol Z is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in step S608 or S616.

  In the case of causing a win, in the variation setting process, the number of times and the opening time of the special winning opening 115 are set. Specifically, when the hit type number indicates a normal jackpot or a probable variation one jackpot, the maximum round continuation count is set to 15 times, and the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is set to about 30 seconds. In addition, when the win type number indicates a probable 2 big win, a probable 3 big win or a small win, the maximum round continuation number is set to 2 and the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is about 0.5 seconds. Set.

Next, the process proceeds to step S612, where a start information storage number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the start information storage number is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the starting information storage number subtraction process, the second starting information (first starting information) stored in the second and subsequent B2 (A2) to B4 (A4) storage units in the second starting information storage area (first starting information storage area). Start-up information) is moved up and stored (overwritten) in the storage unit one level higher. Thereby, the storage of the start information in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

In addition, in the starting information storage number subtraction process, the second starting information storage number displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109b (109a) as the starting information storage in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The display is obtained by subtracting “1” from (the first start information storage number).
Further, in the start information storage number subtraction process, the start information storage number command corresponding to the updated start information storage number is sent to the predetermined area of the RAM 240 as the start information storage in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. To store. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, as a result of updating the second start information (first start information) stored in the second start information storage area (first start information storage area) of the RAM 240, the second start information storage number (first start information) When the stored number) is “2”, a start information storage number command indicating that the second start information stored number (first start information stored number) is “2” is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

On the other hand, in step S614, an off-stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed at the time of loss is executed, and the process proceeds to step S616.
The off-time stop symbol determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S606. Here, in the stop symbol determination process at the time of losing, a specific combination of the losing effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 is not specified, but only a result that the winning lottery result is not specified is specified. For this purpose, the off-line design symbol designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S118, the off effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. Then, when the production control designating command is input, the production control device 150 determines a combination of the production symbols Z to be out of play, and stops and displays the production symbol Z with the decided combination.
In step S616, the fluctuation pattern determination process at the time of losing which determines the fluctuation pattern of the effect design Z which is variably displayed at the time of deviation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S610.

(Change pattern determination process)
Next, the variation pattern determination process in step S608 or S616 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern determination process.
When the variation pattern determination process is executed in step S608 or S616, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S700.
In step S700, the start information storage number corresponding to the winning decision random number read in step S600 is acquired from the first or second start information storage numbers stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S702. Specifically, if the winning determination random number included in the first starting information, the first starting information storage number is read from the RAM 240 and acquired if the winning determination random number included in the second starting information is read from the RAM 240. To do.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the starting information storage number acquired in step S700 is “0” or “1”. If it is determined that it is “0” or “1” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S704. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S724.
When the process proceeds to step S704, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r01 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r01, and the process proceeds to step S706.

In step S706, the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 230 is read, and the process proceeds to step S708.
In step S708, the variation pattern type corresponding to the reach determination random number acquired in any of steps S704, S726, S730, and S732 is selected from the variation pattern type determination table. Then, the selected variation pattern type is determined as the type used for the effect process, and the process proceeds to step S710.

In Step S710, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the winning random number is a winning. If it is determined that the winning is (Yes), the process proceeds to Step S712, and if not (No), The process proceeds to step S718.
When the process proceeds to step S712, the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number, and the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S714, the variation pattern determination table for winning hours stored in the ROM 230 is read, and the process proceeds to step S716. In other words, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table for winning time set corresponding to each variation pattern type. In the variation pattern determination table for each hit hour, the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern number is registered.

  In step S716, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in step S712 is read from the variation pattern determination table for winning. Further, a variation pattern command corresponding to the read variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, and a series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

On the other hand, in step S710, if the determination result of the hit determination random number is not win and the process proceeds to step S718, the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number, and the process proceeds to step S720.
In step S720, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss is stored in the ROM 230, and the process proceeds to step S722. In other words, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table for loss when set corresponding to each variation pattern type. Correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern number is registered in the variation pattern determination table for each deviation.

  In step S722, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in step S718 is read from the variation pattern determination table for loss. Further, a variation pattern command corresponding to the read variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, and a series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In step S702, if the starting information storage number is not “0” or “1” and the process proceeds to step S724, it is determined whether the starting information storage number is “2”. When it is determined that the value is “2” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S726. When it is determined that it is not (No), the process proceeds to step S728.
When the process proceeds to step S726, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r2 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r2, and the process proceeds to step S706.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S728, it is determined whether or not the starting information storage number is “3”. When it is determined that it is “3” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S730, and it is determined that it is not. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S732.
When the process proceeds to step S730, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r3 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r3, and the process proceeds to step S706.
When the process proceeds to step S732, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r4 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r4, and the process proceeds to step S706.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S800.
In step S800, the effect control device 150 executes a variation pattern command reception process for receiving a variation pattern command, and the process proceeds to step S802.

In the variation pattern command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a variation pattern command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern display command) corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and transmits the generated variation pattern display command to the display control unit 151.
Then, when receiving the variation pattern display command, the display control unit 151 starts variation display of the effect symbol Z by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S802, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol designation command reception process for receiving a symbol designation command, and proceeds to step S804.
In the symbol designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol designation command from the main control device 210. Then, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol display command) corresponding to the received symbol designation command, and transmits the generated stop symbol display command to the display control unit 151.

In step S804, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol stop command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop command, and proceeds to step S806.
In the symbol stop command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol stop command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command corresponding to the received symbol stop command, and transmits the generated display control command to the display control unit 151.

When receiving the display control command corresponding to the symbol stop command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to stop display the effect symbol Z. At this time, the display control unit 151 stops and displays the effect symbol Z by the combination designated by the stop symbol display command corresponding to the symbol designation command received in step S802.
In step S806, the effect control device 150 executes an effect start command receiving process for receiving an effect start command, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.
In the effect start command receiving process, the effect control device 150 receives an effect start command from the main control device 210, and executes a winning effect according to the received effect start command.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described based on FIG.
When the game balls launched on the game board surface 102 win the start winning ports 111a and 111b, detection signals are output by the start winning port switches 131a and 131b.
In the main control device 210, when a detection signal is input from the start winning a prize mouth switch 131a, 131b (Yes in S200 or S204), a random number related to determination of a variation pattern such as a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, etc. at almost the timing. Various random numbers other than are acquired (S202 or S206). The obtained various random numbers are stored in the start winning information storage area of the RAM 240 as start winning information. At this time, a maximum of four pieces of first start information acquired in response to a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a is stored in the first start information storage area in the RAM 240. In addition, a maximum of four pieces of second start information acquired in response to the detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b are stored in the second start information storage area in the RAM 240.

  Then, main controller 210 performs a hit determination on the start information stored in the start information storage area. At this time, the main controller 210 preferentially determines the second starting information stored in the second starting information storage area with respect to the first starting information stored in the first starting information storage area. (S500 to S508). Thereby, in the effect symbol display device 104, the effect display (the change display of the effect symbol Z, the stop display, etc.) based on the second start information stored in the second start information storage area is displayed in the first start information storage area. This is preferentially executed with respect to the effect display based on the stored first start information. Here, it is assumed that the hit determination has been performed for the second start information.

  As a result of the hit determination, when it is determined that the hit is caused (Yes in S602), the combination of the win type, the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z to be stopped is determined. Subsequently, a variation pattern at the time of hit is determined (S604 to S608). On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the hit determination that the deviation is caused (No in S602), the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z to be stopped is determined. Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the deviation is determined (S614 to S616).

When starting the variation pattern determination process, main controller 210 first reads the second start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of RAM 240 (S700). Then, the read second start information storage number is determined (S702, S724, S728).
When main controller 210 determines that the second starting information storage number is “0” or “1” (Yes in S702), random number that generates random numbers in first-stage random number range r01 “0 to 4001” A reach determination random number is acquired from the counter r01 (S704). Since any numerical value of “0 to 4001” can be acquired from the random number counter r01, as shown in FIG. 7A, any one of all the variation pattern types may be selected. have.

  On the other hand, when main controller 210 determines that the second startup information storage number is “2” (Yes in S724), random number counter r2 that generates random numbers in first stage random number range r2 “0-3931” The reach determination random number is acquired from (S726). Since any numerical value of “0-3931” can be acquired from the random number counter r2, any one of the variation pattern types other than the reach 2 variation is selected as shown in FIG. 7B. There is a possibility. That is, when the selection probability of reach 2 variation is “0%” and the second start information storage number is “2”, reach 2 variation is not selected. Further, the selection probability of reach 1 is lower than the second start information storage number “0” or “1”.

  When the main controller 210 determines that the second start information storage number is “3” (Yes in S728), the random number counter r3 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r3 “0 to 3801”. The reach determination random number is acquired from (S730). Since any numerical value of “0 to 3801” can be acquired from the random number counter r3, any one of the variation pattern types other than the reach 1 and reach 2 variations is selected as shown in FIG. Has the possibility of being selected. That is, when the selection probability of reach 1 and reach 2 variation is “0%” and the second start information storage number is “3”, reach 1 and reach 2 variation are not selected. Further, the selection probability of the pseudo 1 variation is lower than the second start information storage numbers “0” to “2”.

  Further, when the main controller 210 determines that the second starting information storage number is “4” (No in S728), the random number counter r3 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r3 “0 to 3701”. A random number is acquired from (S732). Since any numerical value of “0 to 3701” can be acquired from the random number counter r3, as shown in FIG. 7D, any one of the variation pattern types other than the reach 1 and reach 2 variations is selected. Has the possibility of being selected. That is, when the selection probability of reach 1 and reach 2 variation is “0%” and the second start information storage number is “4”, reach 1 and reach 2 variation are not selected. Further, the selection probability of the pseudo 1 variation is lower than the second start information storage numbers “0” to “3”.

  As described above, when the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter corresponding to the second start information storage number and the variation pattern type is determined, the main controller 210 next determines whether the determination result of the hit determination random number is correct. It is determined whether or not (S710). If it is determined that this is a win (Yes in S710), a variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the corresponding random number counter (S712). Next, the winning variation pattern determination table is read from the ROM 230 (S714). Then, the variation pattern number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random number is read from the read variation pattern determination table for hit time, and the variation pattern command corresponding to the read variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 (S716). ).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the winning random number is not winning (No in S710), the variation pattern determining random number is acquired from the corresponding random number counter (S718). Next, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss is read from the ROM 230 (S720). Then, the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the acquired fluctuation pattern determination random number is read from the read fluctuation pattern determination table for the deviation, and the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the read fluctuation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 (S722). ). Thereby, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255 (S118).

When the production control device 150 receives the control command from the main control device 210, the production symbol display device 104 displays the production symbol Z in a variable manner with the determined variation pattern, and after the predetermined variation time has elapsed, with the determined combination. The production symbol Z is stopped and displayed.
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes one variation pattern type determination table, and the variation range of the numerical ranges set for the first and second start information storage numbers with respect to the variation pattern type determination table. A plurality of different types (four types in this embodiment) of first stage random number ranges are set. A reach determination random number is acquired using the first step random number range corresponding to the first and second starting information storage numbers at the time of determining the variation pattern among the plurality of types of first step random number ranges, and the variation pattern type is obtained. Can be determined.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the variation pattern type determination table for each number of stored start information as compared with the conventional configuration including the variation pattern type determination table.
In addition, in the variation pattern type determination table, most of the normal variation system is allocated in order from the smallest random number value (for example, 0 to 3441) in the random number range of the reach determination random number (for example, 0 to 4001). . Then, a random number is assigned in the order of pseudo 0 variation (for example, 3442 to 3671), pseudo 1 variation (for example, 3672 to 3891), reach 1 variation (for example, 3892 to 3971), and reach 2 variation (for example, 3972 to 4001). The numerical value is decreased. Further, the fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of normal fluctuation system, pseudo 0 fluctuation, pseudo 1 fluctuation, reach 1 fluctuation, reach 2 fluctuation. On the other hand, in the first stage random number range, the random number range is set in such a manner that the maximum value is reduced as the number of stored start information increases with respect to the reach determined random number range. For example, when the maximum number of starting information storage numbers is 4, the first stage random number range is, for example, “0 to 4001”, “0 to 3931”, “0 to 3801”, “0 to 3701”. Is set.

As a result, the greater the number of start information storages, the easier it is to select a variation pattern type with a short variation time, and the greater the number of start information storages, the shorter the variation time, thus improving the digestion efficiency of start information. Is possible.
Here, in the first embodiment, the special prize lottery random number corresponds to the winning determination random number, the reach determination random number corresponds to the effect pattern determination random number, and the effect pattern determination table corresponds to the variation pattern type determination table.

In the first embodiment, S106 corresponds to special prize lottery means, S502 to S508 correspond to special prize determination means, S200 to S206 correspond to special prize lottery random number storage means, and S612 represents special prize lottery. Corresponds to random number deletion means.
In the first embodiment, the random number counters r01, r2, r3, r4 correspond to random number generation means, S700 to 704 and S724 to 732 correspond to effect pattern lottery means, and S706 to S708 are effects. This corresponds to the pattern determining means. The effect control device 150 corresponds to effect control means.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, 2nd Embodiment of this invention is described based on drawing. 15 to 21 are views showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
(Constitution)
This embodiment has the same basic configuration as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, but the timing for acquiring a random number corresponding to the first or second starting information storage number from the first stage random number range r01 to r4. Is different from the first embodiment. Specifically, in the first embodiment, a random number is acquired when the variation pattern is determined, whereas in this embodiment, the game ball receives a random number when winning a prize at the first or second start winning opening 111a or 111b. get.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the game ball performs a lottery process for obtaining a random number, a reach determination random number, etc. when the game ball wins at the first or second start winning opening 111a or 111b, an effect process such as a reach effect is performed. Before the execution, the lottery determination process is performed. And the point which performs the suggestion effect (notice effect) which suggests the possibility of winning based on this prior determination result also differs from the said 1st Embodiment.
Hereinafter, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof will be omitted as appropriate, and different points will be described in detail.

(Contents of production control command)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the contents of the effect control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
In the present embodiment, as various control commands stored in the ROM 230, as shown in FIG. 15, the symbol designation command, the variation pattern command, the symbol stop command, the effect start command, and the state designation command in the first embodiment are used. In addition, there are a prior determination information command, a start information storage number command, and the like.

  The advance determination information command is a command for notifying advance determination information. Here, the prior determination information refers to information indicating the results of various lotteries (winning lottery, winning type lottery, reach lottery, variation pattern lottery, etc.) designated by the starting information (first starting information, second starting information). . The main control device 210 determines various lottery results designated by the start information for the start information acquired in response to the winning of game balls in the start winning ports 111a and 111b, and pre-corresponds to the determined lottery results. The determination information command is output to the effect control device 150.

  The start information storage number command is a command for notifying the effect control device 150 of accurate start information storage number information. Here, the start information storage number command notifies the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number separately. That is, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. Further, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. The start information storage number command is output when the main control device 210 updates each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number. That is, the start information storage number command is output when there is an increase or decrease in each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number.

(Control system configuration)
In the present embodiment, the RAM 240 receives, as start information, a winning determination random number, a winning type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, which are acquired when a game ball wins a winning winning opening 111a, 111b. The variation pattern determination random number and the like are stored.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the winning lottery is a win, the main control device 210 outputs a prior determination information command corresponding to the prior determination information indicating the winning type to the effect control device 150. In the present embodiment, the predetermination information indicating the hit type includes “15R normal jackpot (normal jackpot)”, “15R probability variation jackpot (probability one jackpot)”, “2R probability variation jackpot (probability two jackpots or probability variation three jackpot)” And “small hit” is set. The information set as the pre-determination information is not limited to this, and other information may be set as long as the information is determined based on the winning type based on the symbol designation.

  Further, when the result of the winning lottery is lost, the main control device 210 sends a prior determination information command corresponding to the prior determination information indicating that the winning is lost and the prior determination information indicating the variation pattern to the effect control device 150. Output. In this embodiment, “variation pattern indefinite”, “fixed value variation 1”, “fixed value variation 2”, and “fixed value variation 3” are set as the prior determination information indicating the variation pattern type.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table T and the first-stage random number ranges r01 to r4 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
Here, in the present embodiment, in each of the four first stage random number ranges r01 to r4, the reach determination random number range (0 to 3701) common to the four first stage random number ranges is set as a fixed value. ing. Then, as a type of variation pattern corresponding to the fixed value, a normal variation system (fixed value variation 3), a pseudo 0 variation (fixed value variation 2), and a pseudo 1 variation (fixed value variation 1) in which reach effect is not performed is set. ing.

In this manner, by setting a common fixed value in the first stage random number range r01 to r4 for the reach determination random number range in the change pattern type determination table T, whether or not the change is a fixed value is started. It is possible to make a determination even before the information hit determination process. Further, the fluctuation pattern in the case of a fixed value fluctuation can also be determined before the start information hit determination process.
On the other hand, the random number range other than the fixed value varies depending on the number of start information stored when the hit determination process for the start information is executed, and thus becomes undefined before that time.

The “variation pattern undefined” indicates a variation pattern type in which the variation pattern type is undefined when starting information is acquired.
“Fixed value variation 1”, “Fixed value variation 2”, and “Fixed value variation 3” indicate variation pattern types in which the variation pattern type is within the fixed value range. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, reach 1 variation and reach 2 variation are not selected in the fixed value range (0 to 3701). Therefore, “Fixed value fluctuation 1” is the fluctuation pattern type of high reliability fluctuation, “Fixed value fluctuation 2” is the fluctuation pattern type of medium reliability fluctuation, and “Fixed value fluctuation 3” is the low reliability fluctuation. The variation pattern type.
The prior determination information command is output when starting information is acquired.

(First startup information storage update process and second startup information storage update process)
Next, the first startup information storage update process in step S202 and the second startup information storage update process in step S206 in the present embodiment will be described.
Here, the first startup information storage update process in step S202 and the second startup information storage update process in step S206 are similar processes. Therefore, hereinafter, the first start information storage update process of step S202 will be described, and the description of the second start information storage update process of step S206 will be omitted.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first start information storage update process in the present embodiment.
When the first start information storage update process is executed in step S202, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more, and it is determined that the number of first start information stored is not “4” or more. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the number of stored first start information is “4” or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  In step S303, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and the acquired random number values (first start information) are stored in the RAM 240. The first start information storage process stored in a predetermined storage unit in the first start information storage area is executed. At this time, the acquired first start information is stored in the highest storage unit among the storage units in which the first start information is not stored in the first start information storage area.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S304, where a start information storage number addition process for adding 1 to the first start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process. Return. In addition, in the starting information storage number addition process, the first starting information storage number displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a is updated as the first starting information storage number stored in the RAM 240 is updated. 1 ”Display added.

In step S306, based on the start information acquired in step S302, a pre-determination process for determining the results of various lotteries designated by the start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S308.
In step S308, based on the processing result of the start information storage number addition process in step S304, a start information storage number command corresponding to the storage number of the first start information in the updated first start information storage area is given in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To complete the series of processing and return to the original processing.

Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, when the first start information storage number is “1” as a result of storing the new first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240, the first start information storage number is “1”. Is sent to the effect control device 150.
The above process becomes the second start information storage update process by replacing “first” with “second”.

(Reach determination random number acquisition processing)
Next, the reach determination random number acquisition process in step S303 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a process for acquiring reach determination random numbers.
When the reach determination random number acquisition process is executed in step S303, the process proceeds to step S900 as shown in FIG.

In step S900, the corresponding storage number is acquired from the first or second start information storage numbers stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the process proceeds to step S902.
In step S902, it is determined whether the starting information storage number acquired in step S900 is “0” or “1”. If it is determined that it is “0” or “1” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S904. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S906.

When the process proceeds to step S904, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r01 that generates the random numbers in the first-stage random number range r01, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
If the process proceeds to step S906, it is determined whether the start information storage number is “2”. If it is determined that the value is “2” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S908. If it is determined that it is not (No), the process proceeds to step S910.

When the process proceeds to step S908, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r2 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r2, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S910, it is determined whether or not the start information storage number is “3”. When it is determined that it is “3” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S912, and it is determined that it is not. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S914.

When the process proceeds to step S912, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r3 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r3, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
When the process proceeds to step S914, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r4 that generates the random numbers in the first stage random number range r4, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the prior determination process in step S306 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the prior determination process.
When the prior determination process is executed in step S306, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S1000.

  In step S1000, based on the winning random number acquired in step S302, it is determined whether or not the value of the corresponding random number matches the winning value, and if it is determined that it does not match the winning value (No) Shifts to step S1002. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1000 that the hit value matches (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1008.

  In step S1002, based on the reach determination random number acquired in step S302, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach determination random number matches a fixed value (0 to 3701), and is determined to match the fixed value. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1004. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the fixed value does not match (No), the process proceeds to step S1006.

In step S1004, a pre-determination information command indicating a fixed value variation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored.
At this time, it is determined whether it is a high reliability variation, a medium reliability variation, or a low reliability variation, and a prior determination information command (fixed value variation 1, fixed value variation 2 or fixed) according to the result of the determination. Value fluctuation 3) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.
On the other hand, in step S1006, a prior determination information command indicating that the deviation variation pattern is indefinite is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, a series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, in step S1008, a prior determination information command indicating a big hit or a small win is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored.
At this time, based on the hit type determination random number acquired in step S302, the hit type (normal big hit, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big hit or small hit) is determined, and prior determination information corresponding to the result of the determination The command (15R normal jackpot, 15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot or small hit) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.
With the above processing, in the port output processing in step S118, the prior determination information command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

(Production control processing)
Next, the process performed with the production | presentation control apparatus 150 in this embodiment is demonstrated.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20 is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S1100.
In step S1100, the production control device 150 executes a prior determination information command reception process for receiving a prior determination information command, and proceeds to step S1102.

In step S1102, the effect control device 150 executes a start information storage number command reception process for receiving a start information storage number command, and proceeds to step S1104.
In the start information storage number command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives the start information storage number command from the main control device 210, and stores the start information storage number indicated by the received start information storage number command in a predetermined area of the RAM. . At this time, the presentation control device 150 updates the start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM every time a start information storage number command is received from the main control device 210. Here, the production control device 150 individually stores the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In addition, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a start information storage number display command) corresponding to the received start information storage number command, and displays the generated start information storage number display command as a display control unit 151. Send to.
When the display control unit 151 receives the start information storage number display command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the start information storage number indicated by the start information storage number display command. Here, the display control unit 151 individually displays the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in the effect symbol display device 104. The display control unit 151 maintains the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 until a new start information storage number display command is received. In the present embodiment, in the effect symbol display device 104, the first starting information storage number is displayed by the reserved symbol X, and the second starting information storage number is displayed by the reserved symbol Y.

In step S1104, the effect control device 150 executes a variation pattern command reception process for receiving a variation pattern command, and the process proceeds to step S1106.
In the variation pattern command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a variation pattern command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern display command) corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and transmits the generated variation pattern display command to the display control unit 151.

Then, when receiving the variation pattern display command, the display control unit 151 starts variation display of the effect symbol Z by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command in the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S1106, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol designation command reception process for receiving a symbol designation command, and proceeds to step S1108.

In the symbol designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol designation command from the main control device 210. Then, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol display command) corresponding to the received symbol designation command, and transmits the generated stop symbol display command to the display control unit 151.
In step S1108, the effect control device 150 executes symbol stop command reception processing for receiving a symbol stop command, and the process proceeds to step S1110.

In the symbol stop command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol stop command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command corresponding to the received symbol stop command, and transmits the generated display control command to the display control unit 151.
When receiving the display control command corresponding to the symbol stop command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to stop display the effect symbol Z. At this time, the display control unit 151 stops and displays the effect symbol Z with the combination specified by the stop symbol display command received in step S1106.

In step S1110, the effect control device 150 executes an effect start command reception process for receiving an effect start command, and the process proceeds to step S1112.
In the effect start command receiving process, the effect control device 150 receives an effect start command from the main control device 210, and executes a winning effect according to the received effect start command.
In step S1112, the effect control device 150 executes the notice effect display control process based on the prior determination information command, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.

(Pre-judgment information command reception processing)
Next, the prior determination information command reception process in step S1100 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a prior determination information command reception process.
When the prior determination information command reception process is executed in step S1100, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process proceeds to step S1200.

  In step S1200, the production control device 150 determines whether or not a prior determination information command has been received from the main control device 210. If it is determined that the prior determination information command has been received (Yes), the production control device 150 proceeds to step S802. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1200 that the prior determination information command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S1202, the effect control device 150 stores the advance determination information indicated by the received advance determination information command in the RAM advance determination information storage area as the latest advance determination information, and proceeds to step S1204.
Here, in the RAM of the production control device 150, an area (hereinafter referred to as a first preliminary determination information storage area) for storing preliminary determination information (hereinafter referred to as first preliminary determination information) based on the first start information and An area (hereinafter referred to as a second preliminary determination information storage area) for storing preliminary determination information (hereinafter referred to as second preliminary determination information) based on the second start information is provided.

  The first preliminary determination information storage area corresponds to the first start information storage area shown in FIG. That is, the first prior determination information storage area has four storage units from the first to the fourth. And each memory | storage part of a 1st prior determination information storage area respond | corresponds to the memory | storage part of the same order | rank of a 1st starting information storage area. Moreover, the 2nd prior determination information storage area respond | corresponds to the 2nd starting information storage area shown in FIG. 3 similarly to the 1st prior determination information storage area.

And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 makes the prior determination information (1st prior determination information storage area | region, 1st prior determination information storage area, RAM) the prior determination information (1st prior determination information, 2nd prior determination information) which the received prior determination information command shows. In the second pre-determination information storage area), the start-up information related to the pre-determination information is stored in a storage unit corresponding to the storage unit.
For example, when the first start information acquired by winning the game ball at the first start winning opening 111a is stored in the third storage unit A3 of the first start information storage area, the effect control device 150 The first preliminary determination information related to the first start information is stored in the third storage unit of the first preliminary determination information storage area.

  In addition, the production control device 150 deletes the advance determination information related to the digested start information from the advance determination information storage area of the RAM. At this time, the effect control device 150 stores the prior determination information stored in the second and subsequent storage units in the prior determination information storage area (the first prior determination information storage area or the second prior determination information storage area) of the RAM. Each is moved up and stored in the storage unit one rank higher.

For example, the storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area is updated, and the first start information stored in the third storage unit A3 of the first start information storage area is stored in the second storage unit A2. When it is moved up and stored, the production control device 150 stores the first determination information stored in the third storage unit of the first determination information storage area in the second storage unit.
As described above, the effect control device 150 associates the storage of the advance determination information in the advance determination information storage area of the RAM with the storage of the start information in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main control device 210.

In step S1204, effect control device 150 executes a notice effect execution process, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process. In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 is configured not to execute the notice effect display control process when the prior determination information command includes information with indefinite variation pattern.
(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect display in the effect symbol display device.
When the game balls launched on the game board surface 102 win the start winning ports 111a and 111b, detection signals are output by the start winning port switches 131a and 131b.
In the main control device 210, when a detection signal is input from the start winning a prize mouth switch 131a, 131b (Yes in S200 or S204), the hit determination random number, the hit type determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number at almost the timing. Are obtained (S202 or S206). The obtained various random numbers are stored in the start winning information storage area of the RAM 240 as start winning information. At this time, a maximum of four pieces of first start information acquired in response to a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a is stored in the first start information storage area in the RAM 240. In addition, a maximum of four pieces of second start information acquired in response to the detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b are stored in the second start information storage area in the RAM 240.

  The reach determination random number acquisition process is executed in response to the input of detection signals from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b. Here, it is assumed that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 111a and a detection signal is input from the first start winning opening switch 131a. Thereby, main controller 210 reads the first starting information storage number stored in the predetermined area of RAM 240 (S900). Then, the read first start information storage number is determined (S902, S906, S910).

If the main controller 210 determines that the first starting information storage number is “0” or “1” (Yes in S902), the random number in the first stage random number range r01 “0 to 4001” is determined. The reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter r01 that generates (S904).
On the other hand, when the main controller 210 determines that the first start information storage number is “2” (Yes in S906), the random number counter r2 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r2 “0-3931” The reach determination random number is acquired from (S908).

When the main controller 210 determines that the first starting information storage number is “3” (Yes in S910), the random number counter r3 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r3 “0 to 3801”. The reach determination random number is acquired from (S912).
When the main controller 210 determines that the first start information storage number is “4” (No in S910), the random number counter r3 that generates random numbers in the first stage random number range r3 “0 to 3701”. A random number is acquired from (S914).

The reach determination random number obtained in this way is stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 as the first start information.
Then, main controller 210 adds 1 to the first starting information storage number stored in a predetermined area of RAM 240 (S304).
Main controller 210 transmits a start information storage number command indicating the updated first start information number to effect control device 150. And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 will update the 1st starting information memory number memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM, if the starting information memory number command is received, and will display the updated 1st starting information memory number in an effect symbol display apparatus. Display is made at 104.

In addition, with the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 111a, the main control device 210 performs a preliminary determination process for each random number for the first start information stored in the first start information storage area ( S306).
Specifically, main controller 210 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number matches the winning value (S1000). Here, it is assumed that it is determined not to match the winning value (No in S1000). Thereby, main controller 210 next determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number is a fixed value (S1002). Here, it is assumed that the first start information storage number is “2” and “3560” is acquired as the reach determination random number. In the present embodiment, since “0 to 3701” is a fixed value, the main controller 210 determines that the value is a fixed value (Yes in S1002). Main controller 210 determines whether “3560” is a high reliability variation, a medium reliability variation, or a low reliability variation. In the present embodiment, “3560” corresponds to a pseudo zero variation, and thus is determined to be a medium reliability variation. Main controller 210 stores a pre-determination information command (fixed value fluctuation 2) corresponding to the determination result in a predetermined area of RAM 240.

Thereby, the prior determination information command (fixed value fluctuation 2) is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
Next, main controller 210 makes a hit determination for the start-up information stored in the first or second start-up information storage area. At this time, the main controller 210 preferentially determines the second starting information stored in the second starting information storage area with respect to the first starting information stored in the first starting information storage area. Do. Thereby, in the effect symbol display device 104, the effect display (the change display of the effect symbol Z, the stop display, etc.) based on the second start information stored in the second start information storage area is displayed in the first start information storage area. This is preferentially executed with respect to the effect display based on the stored first start information. Here, it is assumed that the first start information storage number is “2” and the second start information storage number is “0”. Therefore, main controller 210 performs a hit determination on the start information stored in the first start information storage area.

  As a result of the hit determination, when it is determined to cause a win, a win type, a combination of a special symbol for stop display and a production symbol Z for stop display, and a variation pattern at the time of hit are determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the hit determination that the deviation is caused, the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z to be stopped and the variation pattern at the time of the loss are determined.

The determination of the variation pattern type and the determination of the variation pattern are performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment using the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number included in the start information.
When the main control device 210 determines that one of the winning and the losing is to be caused by the hit determination, the main control device 210 displays the change design command and the stop design designation command in order to display the effect design Z in a variable manner and stop the display in a specific combination. Are transmitted to the effect control device 150. Then, when the production control device 150 receives the control command from the main control device 210, the production symbol display device 104 displays the production symbol Z in a variable manner with the determined fluctuation pattern, and is determined after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. The effect design Z is stopped and displayed in combination.

  Specifically, when the effect symbol display device 104 performs variable display of the effect symbol Z, the effect symbol Z is variablely displayed (scrolled display) in each of the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3. ) When the effect symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbol Z, the effect symbol Z is stopped and displayed in each of the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the effect symbol display device 104, a hold symbol X that displays the first start information storage number is displayed, and a hold symbol Y that displays the second start information storage number is displayed. The number of the reserved symbols X is lit according to the number corresponding to the first start information storage number. The number of the reserved symbols Y is lit according to the number corresponding to the second start information storage number. For example, in FIG. 21, two reserved symbols X are lit, and none of the reserved symbols Y are lit, so that the number of first start information stores is two and the number of second start information stores is zero. Indicates. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 21, a control command based on the first start information is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

  On the other hand, when receiving the advance determination information command, the effect control device 150 stores the advance determination information indicated by the advance determination information command in the advance determination information storage area of the RAM. And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 will perform a notice production | presentation display process, if the fluctuation pattern command based on 1st starting information is received. Specifically, the effect control device 150 determines a notice effect to be displayed corresponding to the change display of the effect symbol Z related to the received change pattern command, and causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the effect symbol display device 104, in response to the variable display of the effect symbol Z based on the first start information stored in the second storage unit A <b> 2 of the first start information storage area, A notice effect consisting of the message “Maybe !?” is displayed. This message corresponds to fixed value variation 2. In the case of fixed value fluctuation 3, for example, a notice effect including a message “Chance may be!” Is displayed, and in the case of fixed value fluctuation 1, , Display a notice effect consisting of a message "Super hot !?"

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes one variation pattern type determination table, and the variation range of the numerical ranges set for the first and second start information storage numbers with respect to the variation pattern type determination table. A plurality of different types (four types in this embodiment) of first stage random number ranges are set. The first stage random number range corresponding to the first and second starting information storage numbers when the game ball is won in the first or second starting winning opening 111a or 111b among the plurality of types of first stage random number ranges. It is possible to acquire a reach determination random number and determine a variation pattern type.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the variation pattern type determination table for each number of stored start information as compared with the conventional configuration including the variation pattern type determination table.
In addition, since the game ball acquires the reach determination random number at the timing of winning a prize at the start winning opening, it is possible to perform a notice effect by the above-described prior determination.

  In addition, in the variation pattern type determination table, most of the normal variation system is allocated in order from the smallest random number value (for example, 0 to 3441) in the random number range of the reach determination random number (for example, 0 to 4001). . Then, a random number is assigned in the order of pseudo 0 variation (for example, 3442 to 3671), pseudo 1 variation (for example, 3672 to 3891), reach 1 variation (for example, 3892 to 3971), and reach 2 variation (for example, 3972 to 4001). The numerical value is decreased. Further, the fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of normal fluctuation system, pseudo 0 fluctuation, pseudo 1 fluctuation, reach 1 fluctuation, reach 2 fluctuation. On the other hand, in the first stage random number range, the random number range is set in such a manner that the maximum value is reduced as the number of stored start information increases with respect to the reach determined random number range. For example, when the maximum number of starting information storage numbers is 4, the first stage random number range is, for example, “0 to 4001”, “0 to 3931”, “0 to 3801”, “0 to 3701”. Is set.

As a result, the greater the number of start information storages, the easier it is to select a variation pattern type with a short variation time, and the greater the number of start information storages, the higher the probability that the variation time will be shortened. Can be improved.
Here, in the second embodiment, the special prize lottery random number corresponds to the winning determination random number, the reach determination random number corresponds to the effect pattern determination random number, and the effect pattern determination table corresponds to the variation pattern type determination table.

In the second embodiment, S106 corresponds to a special prize lottery means, S502 to S508 correspond to a special prize determination means, S200 to S206 correspond to a special prize lottery random number storage means, and S612 represents a special prize lottery. Corresponds to random number deletion means.
In the second embodiment, the random number counters r01, r2, r3, r4 correspond to random number generation means, S700 to 704 and S724 to 732 correspond to effect pattern lottery means, and S706 to S708 are effects. This corresponds to the pattern determining means. The effect control device 150 corresponds to effect control means.
In the second embodiment, S1204 corresponds to the suggestion effect control unit, and the effect symbol display device 104 corresponds to the display unit.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
(1) For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, one variation pattern type determination table is provided for the reach determination random number range. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the following configuration may be used.

22A to 22C are diagrams showing modified examples of the variation pattern type determination table, and FIG. 22D is a diagram showing an example of a random number range corresponding to each start information storage number.
In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of types of random number ranges are set for one variation pattern type determination table. On the other hand, in the modification (1), the variation pattern type determination table generated for the common random number range portion of the first-stage random number ranges of plural types and the non-common random number range portion are generated. The difference is that the configuration includes two tables, the variation pattern type determination table.

  Here, in each of the above embodiments, the reach 2 variation is not selected when the start information storage number is “3”, and the reach 1 and reach 2 variation is not selected when the start information storage number is “4”. It was. This is because when setting multiple types of random number ranges, the numerical range was made different by reducing the maximum value relative to the random number range of reach determination random numbers corresponding to the variation pattern type determination table. one of. In the variation pattern type determination table, random numbers are assigned in the order of normal variation, pseudo 0 variation, pseudo 1 variation, reach 1 variation, reach 2 variation in ascending order of random number values. In addition, most of the random number values are assigned to the normal fluctuation system, and then the number of assignments is decreased in the order of pseudo 0 fluctuation, pseudo 1 fluctuation, reach 1 fluctuation, and reach 2 fluctuation. In particular, with respect to reach 1 fluctuation and reach 2 fluctuation, the number of allocations is reduced as compared with others. Such an allocation method is one of the factors that are not selected.

In this modification (1), the variation pattern type table is configured as follows so that an unselected type does not occur for each starting information storage number.
First, as in each of the above embodiments, four types of random number ranges of first stage random number ranges r01 to r4 shown in FIG. 22 (d) are set. The random number part common to these is the first stage random number range “0-3701”.

  In the modification (1), first, a variation pattern type determination table is generated for a common random number range portion of “0 to 3701”. Hereinafter, this variation pattern type determination table is referred to as a first variation pattern type determination table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, each random value of “0 to 3701” is changed into five types of fluctuation patterns of a normal fluctuation system, a pseudo 0 fluctuation, a pseudo 1 fluctuation, a reach 1 fluctuation, and a reach 2 fluctuation. Assign to type. At this time, random numbers are assigned to all types so that all types are selected.

  In the example of FIG. 22A, the random value “0 to 3411 (3411)” is assigned to the normal variation system, the random value “3412 to 3641 (230)” is assigned to the pseudo 0 variation, and the random value “ 3642 to 3671 (30) ". Furthermore, random number values “3672 to 3691 (20)” are assigned to reach 1 fluctuation, and random number values “3692 to 3701 (10)” are assigned to reach 2 fluctuation. In this way, the first variation pattern type determination table is generated.

  Next, a variation pattern type determination table (hereinafter referred to as a second variation pattern type determination table) is also generated for the non-common random number range portion “3702 to 4001”. Specifically, in consideration of the amount allocated in the range of the common random number range portion “0-3701”, each random value of the non-common random number range portion “3702 to 4001” is assigned to each variation type. At this time, it is desirable that the configuration be close to the relationship of the selection probability of the normal variation system as shown in FIG. 6C of the first embodiment.

  In the example of FIG. 22A, the random value “3702 to 3731 (30)” is assigned to the normal variation system, the random value “3732 to 3751 (20)” is assigned to the pseudo 0 variation, and the random value “ 3752 to 3921 (180) ". Further, a random value “3922 to 3981 (60)” is assigned to the reach 1 fluctuation, and a random value “3982 to 4001 (20)” is assigned to the reach 2 fluctuation. In this way, the second variation pattern type determination table is generated.

  In this way, by dividing the table into a common random number range part and a non-common random number range part, it is possible to have a possibility of selecting all the variation pattern types in each starting information storage number. Become. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to read the development of the game only by looking at the starting information storage number. In particular, the combination with the notice effect (suggest effect) of the second embodiment can make it difficult for the player to read the game development from the number of stored start information and the content of the notice effect.

  In the second embodiment, only a normal variation system, pseudo 0 variation, or pseudo 1 variation is selected within a fixed value range. For this reason, for these three types, A pseudo-reliability was set to prevent the player from reading the game development. As shown in the example of FIG. 22A, if the table configuration can select any of all types within a fixed value range (random number range of the first variation pattern type determination table), the reliability is simulated in a pseudo manner. There is no need to set, and the reliability according to each selected type can be used for the notice effect.

Note that the variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example of FIG. 22A, and may be configured as shown in FIGS. 22B to 22C.
In the example of FIG. 22B, a part “0 to 3671” of the common random number range part of the first stage random number ranges r01 to r4 and a remaining random number range part “3672 to 4001” are shown in FIG. Each table is created one by one as in (a).

Further, in the example of FIG. 22C, a part “3441” of the common random number range part of the first stage random number ranges r01 to r4 and a remaining random number range part “3442 to 4001” are compared with FIG. Each table is created one by one as in (a).
22 (a) to 22 (c) differ in the number of assignments for each random value, but the operation and effect are the same.

  Further, the variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 22A to 22C, and may have another configuration. For example, a fixed value variation is separately set as the variation pattern type, and a dedicated fixed value variation table is prepared as the variation pattern table. When a random number in the range corresponding to the fixed value fluctuation is acquired, the fluctuation pattern number of the fixed value fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determining random number is further acquired from the dedicated table. Then, only when the fixed value variation is selected, the suggestion effect (notice effect) is performed.

In the modified example (1), the first variation pattern type determination table corresponds to the first effect pattern determination table, and the second variation pattern type determination table corresponds to the second effect pattern determination table.
(2) In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration including one variation pattern type determination table, but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, a variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each condition, such as a variation pattern type determination table for hitting and a variation pattern type determination table for failure.

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the random number range of the reach determination random number is set to “0 to 4001”, but not limited to this configuration, other random number ranges may be used.
(4) In each of the above embodiments, each random number value in the random number range of the reach determination random number is assigned to each variation pattern type at the ratio shown in FIG. 6A. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The number of allocations may be changed.
(5) In each of the above embodiments, the first-stage random number range r01 to r4 is the numerical range shown in FIG. 6B, but is not limited to this configuration, and may be another numerical range.

(6) In the second embodiment, the effect control device 150 performs the notice effect execution process. However, the present invention is not limited to this structure. For example, the main control device 210 may be configured to perform a notice effect execution process.
(7) In each of the above embodiments, main controller 210 executes the hit determination process based on the second start information with priority over the hit determination process based on the first start information. However, main controller 210 may set the order in which the hit determination process is performed as the order in which the start information is acquired through all the start information. Further, main controller 210 gives priority to the hit determination process based on the second start information over the hit determination process based on the first start information according to the gaming state (low probability state, high probability state, short time state, etc.). The hit determination process based on the first start information may be executed with priority over the hit determination process based on the second start information.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the effect control device 150 is configured to display an image on the effect symbol display device 104 as a notice effect. However, the effect control device 150 displays an image on the effect symbol display device 104 as a notice effect, outputs a predetermined sound from the speaker 155, and lights or blinks the lamp 154 in a predetermined pattern as appropriate. It doesn't matter.

(9) In each of the above-described embodiments, the main control device 210 determines a stop symbol number indicating a combination of the effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed at the time of hitting, and generates a stop symbol designation command corresponding to the determined stop symbol number. 150. However, the effect control device 150 may be configured to determine a combination of effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed at the time of hitting and losing. In this case, main controller 210 transmits a control command indicating a winning type (a winning type or a deviation) to effect control device 150. Then, the effect control device 150 determines a combination of effect symbols Z to be stopped and displayed based on the received control command indicating the hit type.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, the maximum number of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number is 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and may be a different number within the range permitted by laws and regulations.
(11) In each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the gaming machine that is the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines and the like are within the scope of the present invention. It can also be applied to gaming machines.

104 effect symbol display device 107a, 107b special symbol display device 106 normal symbol display device 109a, 109b special symbol start information storage number display device 111 start winning device 111a first start winning port 111b second start winning port 115 large winning port 131a first First start prize opening switch 131b Second start prize opening switch 150 Production control device 151 Display control unit 152 Lamp control unit 153 Sound effect control unit 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 210 Main control unit 212 Power supply circuit 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 input port 255 output port

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Special lottery means for acquiring a special lottery random number for determining whether or not to cause a special prize state to be a game state advantageous to the player, when the game ball wins at the start winning opening,
Special lottery random number storage means for storing the special prize lottery random number acquired in the special prize lottery means with an upper limit of a preset maximum holding number;
Special prize determination means for determining whether or not to cause the special prize state to occur in a predetermined order for the special prize lottery random number stored by the special prize lottery random number storage means;
For the effect pattern of the notification effect according to the determination result of the special prize lottery random number acquired by the special prize lottery means, each random value in the random number range of the effect pattern lottery random number for determining the effect pattern is a plurality of types with different effect times An effect pattern determination table registered in association with the effect pattern of
Random number generating means for generating random numbers in each random number range in a plurality of random number ranges set to different numerical ranges for each stored number of the special prize lottery random numbers, with the random range of the effect pattern lottery random numbers as a maximum range;
The random number generating means is generated at a predetermined timing in a period from when a game ball is won to the start winning opening until the effect pattern of the notification effect for the determination result of the special lottery random number corresponding to the winning is determined. Effect pattern lottery means for obtaining, as the effect pattern lottery random number, a random number in a random number range corresponding to the number of stored special prize lottery random numbers
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number acquired by the effect pattern lottery means registered in the effect pattern determination table as the effect pattern of the notification effect;
A game machine comprising: an effect control means for performing a notification effect of the determination result of the special lottery random number based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means. The effect pattern determination table corresponds to the effect pattern having a shorter effect time as the random number value is smaller, and the effect pattern having a longer effect time as the random value is larger. Is a table registered in association with a plurality of types of production patterns with different production times so as to correspond to
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of random number ranges are random number ranges that are set such that the maximum value of the random number range of the effect pattern decreases each time the stored number increases.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined timing is a timing at the time of winning the game ball to the start winning opening.   When the special prize lottery random number is acquired by the special prize lottery means, among the special prize lottery random numbers stored in the special prize lottery random number storage means, the determination by the special prize determination means is performed prior to the acquired special prize lottery random number. The effect pattern lottery random number corresponding to the special prize lottery random number is provided with suggestion effect control means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the special prize lottery based on the type of effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. In the plurality of random number ranges, a first effect pattern determination table corresponding to a random number range part common to the respective stored numbers, and a second corresponding to a random number range part not common to the respective stored numbers With a production pattern determination table,
The effect pattern determining means determines the effect pattern of the notification effect using a table corresponding to the effect pattern lottery random number acquired by the effect pattern lottery means among the first and second effect pattern determination tables,
The said suggestion effect control means performs the said suggestion effect only with respect to the effect pattern determined using the said 1st effect pattern determination table, The any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described in 1. In the first effect pattern determination table, each random number value in the common random number range portion has an effect time so that the effect time is shorter as the random value is smaller and the effect time is longer as the random value is larger. It is registered in association with different types of production patterns,
In the second effect pattern determination table, the plurality of random number values in the non-common random number range portion are set so that the smaller the random number value is, the shorter the effect time is, and the larger the random number value is, the longer the effect time is. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is registered in association with an effect pattern of a type.

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