JP2013135732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: During a period of a first state of a game machine being liable to cause relatively low expectation of a player though a game state determination means determines that a shift mode of a game state after end of a specific game state is a first shift mode, if a game state determination means determines that a shift mode of a game state after the end of the specific game state is a second shift mode, a display control means displays predetermined display indicating a degree of expectation relatively higher than that of the first state on a display screen with a predetermined probability. Expectation for the game can be given to the player by performing display having a higher degree of expectation. Consequently, value can be added to the determination indicating that a shift mode of a game state after end of the specific game state is the second shift mode though value of this shift mode must have been low to the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  There is a gaming machine provided with a display screen such as an LCD. When a display screen is provided in a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols may be variably displayed on the display screen based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a pachinko machine, for example, when a lottery is performed based on the establishment of the start condition and a predetermined result is selected by the lottery, a plurality of symbols that are displayed in a variable manner are combined in a predetermined combination (for example, 777 or the like). In many cases, a game is executed in which a special game state (for example, a game state called a win) is generated after the stop.

JP 2011-072569 A

  In the gaming machines exemplified above, it is always required to improve the interest of the game so that the satisfaction of the player can be increased.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of games.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and Based on the gaming state determining means for determining the transition state of the gaming state after the end, and the result of the determination by the gaming state determining means is a result corresponding to the transition of the gaming state to the specific gaming state. A state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state and a display control means for controlling a display to be displayed on the display screen, wherein the specific game has been transitioned by the state transition means. As the gaming state to be transferred after the state ends, specific factors that change the advantage level are provided with relatively advantageous and unfavorable factors, which are determined by the gaming state determination means. As a transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, the first transition to the gaming state that becomes advantageous when the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific gaming state. A transition mode and a second transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state that remains unfavorable when the specific element is unfavorable after completion of the specific gaming state, As an aspect of the gaming state, an aspect in which the degree of expectation of granting a predetermined privilege is set relatively high and an aspect in which the relatively low degree is set, and in the specific gaming state and the second transition aspect in the first transition aspect The specific gaming state proceeds in the relatively low mode, and the appearance of the movable object after the transition to the specific gaming state by the state transition unit is the first transition mode. Is configured such that a low identification section in which the second transition mode cannot be identified or is difficult to identify is generated from the start timing of each transition mode, and the display control means is configured such that the gaming machine status is the gaming status. During a period in which the determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode is a first state indicating that the degree of expectation is relatively low. In addition, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, the gaming state determination unit switches to the first state with a predetermined probability. A predetermined display showing the relatively high degree of expectation is displayed on the display screen.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means sets the state of the gaming machine as the first state, and the display state of the specific gaming state is displayed on the display screen. The gaming state determination means during a period in which the first display with a relatively low expectation for determining that the transition state of the gaming state after the end is the first transition mode may be displayed. When it is determined that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode, the expectation degree is higher than the first display with a predetermined probability. The second display is displayed on the display screen instead of the first display as the predetermined display.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first display and the second display are the low expectation degree display having the lowest expectation degree and the low expectation degree display, respectively. Is a display that includes at least a medium expectation level display and a high expectation display that has a higher expectation level than the medium expectation level display, and the display control means is configured such that the state of the gaming machine is the The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the low expectation level display can be displayed as the first display is the second transition mode. If it is determined, the medium expectation display can be selected with a predetermined probability as the second display, but the high expectation display cannot be selected.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display control means uses the gaming state determination means as the first display to indicate that the state of the gaming machine is after the end of the specific gaming state. During the period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination that the state transition mode is the first transition mode is performed, the game state determination unit causes the specific game to be displayed. When it is determined that the game mode transition mode after the end of the state is the second transition mode, the high expectation level display can be selected as the second display with a predetermined probability. The

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display control means uses the gaming state determination means as the first display to indicate that the gaming machine state is after the end of the specific gaming state. During the period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination that the state transition mode is the first transition mode is performed, the game state determination unit causes the specific game to be displayed. When it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the state is the second transition mode, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the second display is during the same period, The same or the probability that the high expectation display is selected when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition state Ri is high is set.

  The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display control means indicates that the gaming machine state is the first display, and the gaming state determination means causes the game after the end of the specific gaming state. During the period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination that the state transition mode is the first transition mode is performed, the game state determination unit causes the specific game to be displayed. If it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the state is the second transition state, the gaming state determination means after the end of the specific gaming state during the synchronization When it is determined that the transition mode is the first transition mode, the high expectation degree display is set lower than the probability of being selected.

  The gaming machine according to claim 7 is the game machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the display control means uses the gaming state determination means to change the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state to the second transition. During the period in which the medium expectation display or the high expectation display selected based on being determined to be an aspect can be displayed, the display is performed with a first probability at every predetermined time. First expectation level lowering means for changing the display to be obtained to a display having a lower expectation level than that display is included.

  A gaming machine according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, in which the display control means is such that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect. During a period in which the medium expectation display or the high expectation display selected based on the determination can be displayed, the second probability lower than the first probability for each predetermined period, Second expectation lowering means for changing the display to a display having a lower expectation than a display that can be displayed is included.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, as a transition state of the game state after the end of the specific game state, which is determined by the game state determination means, the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific game state. A first transition mode that makes a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous when it is, and remains unfavorable when a particular element is unfavorable after the end of the particular gaming state And a second transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state. That is, the first transition mode is an advantageous mode compared to the second transition mode.

  Since the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode both proceed in a relatively low mode, the advantages of these gaming states are relatively low, This is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player. Therefore, conventionally, of the determination results by the gaming state determination means, the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode has a low value for the player. .

  Furthermore, both of the gaming states (the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode) after the transition from the start timing of each transition mode to the specific gaming state by the state transition unit There is a low identification section in which it is difficult or impossible to identify whether the appearance of the movable object is the first transition mode or the second transition mode, and it is difficult for the player to identify these states. Therefore, even if the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode in which a specific element is advantageous, it is difficult for the player to identify the gaming state, so the player cannot expect the game, There is a possibility that the interest will fall and stop the game.

  Here, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the state of the gaming machine is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period of the first state indicating that the degree of expectation for the fact is relatively low may be the second transition mode. When it is determined, the display control means displays a predetermined display indicating the degree of expectation relatively higher than the first state on the display screen with a predetermined probability. By displaying a higher expectation level, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, which should have been of low value to the player, thereby There is an effect that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the following effect is achieved. On the display screen, a first display with a relatively low degree of expectation for determining that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode by the gaming state determination means is displayed. If the game state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period that is the state to be obtained (first state), the display control By the means, the second display indicating the degree of expectation compared to the first display is displayed on the display screen with a predetermined probability instead of the first display. By performing the second display having a higher degree of expectation than the first display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, which should have been of low value to the player, Thus, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 2, the following effect is achieved. As the first display, the low expectation degree with the lowest expectation degree (expectation degree when the game state transition means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode) If the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode during the period in which the display can be displayed, the second display The medium expectation display having a higher expectation than the low expectation display can be selected with a predetermined probability, but the high expectation display having a higher expectation than the medium expectation display cannot be selected. The Therefore, although the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not the first transition mode but the second transition mode, it is possible to suppress a display with a high expectation. As a result, despite expecting that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the player may have distrust in the game because it does not become as expected. There is an effect that can be prevented.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 4, in addition to the effect of claim 3, the following effect is achieved. As the first display, a medium expectation degree display selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode is displayed. When the game state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period of the acquired state, the second display is highly expected The degree display can be selected. Since it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the gaming state actually shifts in the first transition mode. Therefore, in such a case, the high expectation degree screen can be displayed based on the fact that the second transition mode is selected as the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means. The possibility of giving a sense of expectation to the player can be increased. Thereby, there is an effect that it is possible to give further added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 5, in addition to the effect of claim 4, the following effect is achieved. As the first display, a medium expectation degree display selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode is displayed. The high expectation display is the second display when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period of the acquired state. When the game state determining means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode during the same period, the high expectation indication is displayed. It is set to be equal to or higher than the selected probability. Therefore, it is a state in which the medium expectation display selected based on the fact that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the first transition mode by the gaming state determination means can be displayed. During the period, when the second transition mode is selected as the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation display, There is an effect that further added value can be given to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the second transition mode.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 6, in addition to the effect of claim 4, the following effect is achieved. As the first display, a medium expectation degree display selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode is displayed. The high expectation display is the second display when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period of the acquired state. When the game state determining means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode during the same period, the high expectation indication is displayed. It is set lower than the probability of being selected. Therefore, it is a state in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that it is the first transition mode as the transition mode of the game state after the end of the specific gaming state can be displayed. During the period, when the first transition mode is selected as the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation display, The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode while adding value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the second transition mode There is also an effect that added value can be given to the determination indicating.

  According to the gaming machine of the seventh aspect, in addition to the effect produced by any one of the third to sixth aspects, the following effect is produced. A state in which a medium expectation display or a high expectation display selected based on the fact that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is determined to be the second transition mode by the game state determination means can be displayed. During the period, the display that can be displayed with the first probability at a predetermined time is changed to a display with a lower expectation than the display by the first expectation lowering means. Therefore, even if a display with a higher expectation is displayed based on the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, the first The expectation level of the display is lowered with the first probability by the expectation level lowering means. Accordingly, there is an effect that it is possible to reliably prevent the expectation level due to display from being lowered when the expectation level due to display increases.

  According to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect, in addition to the effect of the seventh aspect, the following effect is achieved. A state in which the medium expectation display or the high expectation display selected based on the fact that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is determined to be the first transition mode by the game state determination means can be displayed. During the period, the display that can be displayed at the second probability at a predetermined time is changed to a display having a lower expectation than the display by the second expectation lowering means. Therefore, even if a display with a higher expectation is displayed based on the determination that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode, the second The expectation level of the display is lowered with the second probability by the expectation level lowering means. Thereby, the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not limited to the second transition mode, and the medium expectation level display or the high expectation level display is not limited to the first transition mode. Because it will be dropped to a display with a lower expectation level, just because the expectation level due to the display has fallen, it suppresses the player from thinking that it can not be expected at all, thereby lowering the interest of the game Can be suppressed. In particular, since the second probability is lower than the first probability, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation even though the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode. is there.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display screen of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display screen of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the success / failure table, (c) is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the allocation table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the game result which transfers to opening-and-closing execution mode. (A) is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of an effect control apparatus, (b) is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of an effect control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the lottery of a screen. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area forward transfer process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed in the change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transfer process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific prize opening opening / closing process performed in the game state transfer process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific winning opening opening process performed in the specific winning opening and closing process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the opening / closing execution mode completion | finish process performed in the game state transfer process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio | voice lamp effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fall lottery process performed in the display effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation display process performed in the display effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern determination process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flag setting process performed in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the screen lottery process performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of the presentation control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process of 2nd Embodiment performed in the command reception interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flag setting process of 2nd Embodiment performed in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the screen lottery process of 2nd Embodiment performed in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the condition determination process performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 6) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the effect pattern of the variable display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. A touch sensor (not shown) for pressing, a push button type stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by electric resistance And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the change of the signal.

  When the player rotates the operation handle 51 clockwise without operating the stop switch, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the amount of rotation operation. A ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value. As a result, a ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by the player. Note that when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor and the stop switch are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. In FIG. 2, a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted and illustrated for easy understanding of the reference numerals. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Falling area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent a situation where the ball guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 once returns to the ball guide passage again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is disposed on the upper right side of the game area as viewed from the front (upper right side in FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a 7-segment LED 37a, an LED 37b, and the like. The 7-segment LED 37a performs error display, for example.

  On the other hand, the LED 37b is composed of a three-color light emitting diode (three-color LED) having red, green, and blue emission colors, and displays the first symbol by its lighting color (lighting mode). Specifically, each time the ball wins the first entrance 64, the color change display (variation display) of the LED 37b is performed, and the first symbol (that is, the lighting color of the LED 37b) when the variation display is stopped. Then, the jackpot lottery result made by the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 3 and 6) triggered by winning at the first entrance 64 is displayed deterministically.

  More specifically, when the ball wins the first entrance 64, the LED 37b displays the three-color LEDs in a color change display (variation display) at a high speed in the order of red → green → blue → red →. When elapses, the result of the internal lottery based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is stopped and displayed.

  In addition to the LED 37a and LED 37b described above, the first symbol display device 37 is provided with a plurality of LEDs (not shown) for notifying various information. The plurality of LEDs indicate whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is variably displayed (in variability), the number of times a ball winning (entry) is held at the first entrance 64 depending on the lighting state. Inform.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning (winning) to the first entrance 64 as a trigger. A symbol display device 81, a second symbol display portion 83 composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol triggered by the passage of a sphere at the second entrance 67 (through gate), and a second entrance 67 ( There is provided a second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of balls held through the through gate).

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, and, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of third symbols, and these three symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. (See FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the present embodiment, in the first symbol display device 37, the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 6) and the first symbol display (LED 37b lighting) indicating the jackpot lottery result are displayed. On the other hand, a decorative display (variation effect) according to the display of the first symbol is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has various stop symbols (for example, the first symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot, the first symbol indicating the normal jackpot) in the first symbol display device 37 after the lottery lottery is started. If any of the balls wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before displaying any one of the first symbols indicating disengagement, the maximum number of winning (entrance) is 4 Hold until times. The number of holding times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 as described above, and is also indicated by the number of lights of the special figure holding lamp 85. Hereinafter, the number of holdings for the first entrance 64 may be referred to as a special figure holding ball number N. Four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holding times, and are arranged above the third symbol display device 81.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured so that the winning at the first entrance 64 is held up to four times at maximum, but the maximum number of times of holding (that is, the maximum value that the special figure holding ball number N can take) is It is not limited to four times, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). Also, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the variable display holding number based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, when the number of holding times is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the special figure holding lamp 85 may not be provided.

  Each time the sphere passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display unit 83 alternates between the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to light is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variable display on the second symbol display unit 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (“◯” symbol), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is only for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an open state so that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64.

  The number of passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) of the ball is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of hold times is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the number of balls held for the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 times as in the case of the number of holds for the first entrance 64, and is 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which displays the holding | maintenance count of the ball | bowl about the 2nd entrance 67 using LED provided in the 1st symbol display apparatus 37. FIG. When displaying the number of times the ball is held for the second entrance 67 on the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81, the second symbol hold lamp 84 may not be provided.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 performs a lottery lottery, the first symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37b), and the display of the first symbol display device 37 is displayed. A decorative display corresponding to the is displayed by the third symbol display device 81.

  The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the general prize opening 63 are calculated. Although it is configured the same, different numbers may be used. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 may be 20.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid that opens and closes forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis (shown in FIG. 6). Part of the solenoid 209). The specific winning opening 65a is driven by a large opening solenoid and is arranged in either a closed state or an open state. Specifically, it is normally in a closed state where game balls cannot be won. On the other hand, when the shift to the opening / closing execution mode is won in the internal lottery in the main controller 110 based on the winning at the first entrance 64, the large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side. The ball is temporarily formed in an open state where the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a, and the open state and the closed state are alternately repeated. The opening / closing execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit or special loss is selected in the internal lottery. In the closed state, a winning may not be impossible, but a configuration in which it is harder to win than the open state may be adopted.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the internal lottery in the main controller 110 is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed. The third symbol display device 81 displays a stop display corresponding to the lottery result while lighting up so as to be a stop display according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  A plurality of types of opening / closing modes of the specific winning opening 65a are set with different opening times (opening periods) from when the specific winning opening 65a is opened until it is closed. Specifically, a long-time mode (long-term mode) set to 29 sec, which is the longest open time, and a short-time mode (short-term mode) set to 0.6 sec, which is the shortest open time, Is set.

  In the opening / closing execution mode, the number of times the specific winning opening 65a is opened / closed is set once for each of a plurality of round games executed after the stop display when the result of the internal lottery is a big hit. Therefore, when the result of the internal lottery is a jackpot, the number of times the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed in the opening / closing execution mode is equal to the number of round games set for the jackpot type of the lottery result. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery is special, the number of times that the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed in the opening and closing execution mode is a predetermined number of times set in advance (15 in this embodiment).

  The special game state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area has a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning port 65a, and the stop display is displayed on the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning port is displayed. A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. Yes.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the display content displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. 4 and 5 are schematic views for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols composed of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers from “0” to “9”, and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol. It consists of a pattern (in this embodiment, a picture of a shell). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row (virtual symbol reel) by arranging the main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging the sub symbols between the main symbols.

  In this embodiment, the variation direction of the symbol is the horizontal direction X, and in the variation in the horizontal direction (horizontal scrolling), each symbol row includes three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower. The third symbol is displayed in three stages of left, middle and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3). Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. Here, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  Five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines.

  When a ball enters the first entrance 64 (wins) and a variation display is performed that scrolls in a predetermined variation direction (lateral direction X in this embodiment), the variation display is performed after a predetermined variation time. The upper symbol sequence Z1 → the lower symbol sequence Z3 → the middle symbol sequence Z2 are stopped in this order. At this time, if a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) stops on one of the active lines, a jackpot is generated, and a jackpot video (a jackpot effect is produced during the jackpot game). ) Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the changing direction (scrolling direction) is the horizontal direction X, but the changing direction may be the vertical direction (that is, the direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction X). When the change direction is the vertical direction (vertical scroll), the effective line is the upper line (Z1 line in FIG. 4), middle line (Z2 line in FIG. 4), and lower line (Z3 line in FIG. 4). ), The right-up line L4 and the up-left line L5 may be used. In the case of vertical scrolling, for example, the variable display is stopped in the order of left symbol row L1 '→ right symbol row L3 → middle symbol row L2.

  The stop display when the variable display is stopped is a combination of symbols representing the result of the internal lottery based on the winning at the first entrance 64. In the present embodiment, by means of an internal lottery, an unspecified high probability big hit (latent probability variation big hit), an explicit high probability big hit (sudden probability big hit), the most advantageous big hit (15R positive variation big hit), and a low likelihood big hit (15R normal big hit) And, it is configured such that any one of the six types of special out and normal out is selected. If a big win (indefinite high probability big win, explicit high big hit, most advantageous big hit, low probable big win) is selected by internal lottery, it will stop at the combination of symbols according to the result of internal lottery after the variable display When displayed, a jackpot corresponding to the result of the internal lottery occurs.

  When the result of the internal lottery is the most advantageous big hit or the low probability big hit, the combination is stopped with the same main symbol. Specifically, when the result of the internal lottery is the most advantageous jackpot, the same symbols are stopped together with the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery is low probability winning, among the main symbols to which even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”), the same symbols are stopped together.

  Even if the result of the internal lottery is a big win, in the case of a non-explicit high probability big win and an explicit high probability big win, it will be stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols with a predetermined number (for example, “3/4/1”). The Therefore, from the display content displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, the player cannot distinguish between the non-explicit high-precision jackpot and the explicit high-precision jackpot. It is difficult to recognize which jackpot was chosen. Although the details will be described later, since the degree of advantage differs between the explicit high probability big hit and the explicit high probability big hit, it became difficult to recognize which of these big wins was chosen, so that the explicit high probability big win was clearly indicated. The fun of the game, including the high probability jackpot, has been enhanced. However, although the details will be described later, the explicit high probability jackpot is different from the non-explicit high probability big hit, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the operation of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released per unit time. Since it always shifts to a relatively high state frequency, it is possible to distinguish the appearance in that respect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is specially off, the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed is the case of the non-explicit high probability winning and the explicit high probability winning (for example, “3.4. 1 ”). Since special out is a kind of out, the advantage is even lower than the non-explicit high probability hit and the explicit high probability hit. Therefore, since the lottery results having different advantages are performed by the combination of the common symbols, the three types of lottery results having different advantages can be obtained from the stop display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 that is most easily noticed by the player. By making it difficult to recognize, the fun of gaming is further improved.

  If the result of the internal lottery is out of normal, the combination of the lottery results (non-explicit high probability hit, explicit high likelihood hit, most advantageous big hit, low likelihood hit, special loss) The display is appropriately selected and displayed.

  A part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is provided with an area 81a in which an expected telop 81a1 or a confirmed telop 81a2 is displayed as a telop as an expected display for expecting whether or not an implicit high probability hit is selected. ing. In the example shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, an area 81 a is provided above the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the case where the expected telop 81a1 is displayed as a telop in the area 81a, the case where the confirmed telop 81a2 is displayed as a telop in the area 81a, and the case where nothing is displayed in the area 81a are not explicitly shown. The degree of expectation that the high probability big hit has been selected (hereinafter, this degree of expectation is referred to as “latent probability expectation”) is configured to be different.

  A screen in which nothing is displayed in the area 81a during the execution of the variable display (hereinafter, this screen may be referred to as a “normal screen”) is a screen displayed in the normal variable display, and has the highest expectation of latency. The screen is low.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a screen (hereinafter referred to as “telop display”) in which the expected telop 81a1 with the text “Hot?” Is displayed in the area 81a as the telop that flows in the same direction as the fluctuation direction X during the execution of the fluctuation display. This screen may be referred to as an “expected screen”), and is displayed when an implicit high probability hit or special outage is selected as a result of the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, during the execution of the variable display, a screen (hereinafter referred to as a telop display) in which the confirmed telop 81a2 with the text “probability change!” Flows in the same direction as the variable direction X (hereinafter referred to as the telop display). (This screen may be referred to as a “confirmed screen”). When an implicit high-precision jackpot is selected by an internal lottery, or after an expected screen display is started by an implicit high-precision jackpot This is displayed when a special outage is selected in.

  In other words, the finalized screen is a screen that is never displayed when a special outage is selected by an internal lottery when not in the non-explicit high probability state. Therefore, when the expected screen and the confirmed screen are compared, the latent expectation is higher on the confirmed screen. Therefore, the latent expectation degree is high in the order of normal screen <expected screen <confirmed screen.

  Unexpected high-probability jackpots have a high probability of jackpots after a round game, but the appearance of movable objects, such as the mode of support by electric accessories attached to the first entrance 64, is the state before the internal lottery. Is continued. On the other hand, in the special failure, the state before the internal lottery is continued for both the jackpot probability and the mode of support by the electric accessory. Therefore, although there is a difference between whether the jackpot probability is a high probability state or not, the player is difficult to distinguish from the appearance of the movable object. Therefore, the player can play a game while predicting whether or not the jackpot probability is in a high probability state, and the degree of attention to the game can be improved.

  However, on the other hand, because it is difficult to distinguish visually, the player is unaware of that despite the fact that the jackpot probability is in a high probability state due to the non-explicit high probability jackpot, There are many cases that stop the game. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the expectation degree (that is, the latent expectation degree) that the non-explicit high probability big hit has been selected is suggested by the expectation screen or the confirmation screen using a special deviation. It is configured to be able to.

  For example, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the display of the normal screen (that is, during the period when the screen is not transitioning to either the expected screen or the finalized screen), an unspecified high probability hit or When a special outage is selected, an expectation screen or a confirmation screen is displayed as a screen for expecting that an implicit high probability jackpot has been selected. In this case, the confirmation screen is displayed only when the non-explicit high probability jackpot is selected, but the expectation screen is displayed even when the special outage is selected. Therefore, by displaying the expected screen not only when an explicit high-probability hit is selected but also when a special outage is selected, an implicit high-probability hit is selected for the player who has viewed the expected screen. It can make you expect. Thereby, the player can continue the game while expecting that an implicit high probability jackpot may have been selected. In general, a special outage, which is one of the outages, is not a very favorable lottery result for the player, but it is a lottery result that can serve as an opportunity to display an expectation screen that expects an unspecified high probability win. Increasing gaming value.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the implicit high probability big hit is selected, but even when the expected screen is selected instead of the fixed screen, the expected screen (the non-explicit high probability big hit was In the internal lottery performed during the display of the expected screen set based on this, when a special outage is selected, the confirmation screen is displayed with a predetermined probability. Therefore, the game value for the special outage is also that the expected screen set based on the non-explicit high probability win is a lottery result that can be changed to a confirmed screen with higher latent expectation. Is increasing.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the expected screen is set based on the special failure, the expected screen (the expected screen set based on the special failure) In the internal lottery performed during the display, even when an implicit high probability winning is selected, the confirmation screen is displayed with a predetermined probability. At this time, the probability of transition from the expected screen to the confirmed screen is set higher than when the non-explicit high probability hit is selected on the normal screen. That is, the expected screen selected in response to the special departure is made easier to display the confirmation screen than the normal screen. Therefore, the game value with respect to the special losing is also increased in that the special losing is a lottery result that makes it easier to display the confirmation screen that suggests that the latent expectation is 100%.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  Here, FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 uses the information of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2 to determine the jackpot, set the display of the first symbol display device 37, and display the second symbol display unit 83. Perform lottery of results.

  Specifically, for the setting of the jackpot lottery or the display of the first symbol display device 37, a first per random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, a first per category symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol, A stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting an initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each time these counters are updated, 1 is added to the previous value and a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. These counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are provided in the counter area 203a in the RAM 203.

  The counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are updated at a 4 ms interval that is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 13) or a 2 ms interval that is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21). The When each of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is updated, the updated value is stored in the corresponding counter buffer 203b in the counter buffer 203b provided in the RAM 203.

  Among the values stored in the counter buffer 203b, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 is obtained when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in a reserved ball storage area 203 c provided in the RAM 203. On the other hand, of the values stored in the counter buffer 203b, the information corresponding to the second random number counter C4 is stored in the electric role holding provided in the RAM 203 at the timing when the game ball wins the second entrance 67. It is stored in the area 203d.

  The reserved ball storage area 203c is an area for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when winning (winning) the first winning slot 64. The reserved ball storage area 203c includes four reserved areas (the reserved first area RE1 to the reserved number 1) so that the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the winning timing of the ball can be stored up to four times. 4 areas RE4) and one execution area AE referred to in the change start process (see FIG. 16).

  Each of the four reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area (the reserved first area RE1 to the reserved fourth area RE4) has an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first type counter C2. And an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. In the present embodiment, three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 are provided in each reserved area in one reserved ball storage area. However, a plurality of reserved ball storage areas are provided. These three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (one or two areas) of three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining areas are You may comprise so that it may provide in the other holding ball storage area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball has won the first entrance 64 can be stored up to four times. In the case of storing the data of times, the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (the reserved first area RE1 to the reserved fourth area RE4) are ordered from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth). The data is stored in That is, the data corresponding to the winnings that are older in time are stored in the reserved area having a smaller area number. Therefore, data corresponding to the oldest winning in terms of time is stored in the reserved first area RE1.

  The execution area AE in the reserved ball storage area 203c includes an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first type counter C2, and a stop pattern selection counter C3. An area for storing values is provided. In a variation process (see FIG. 14) described later, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the reserved first area RE1 in the reserved ball storage area are referred to after being shifted to the execution area AE. A jackpot lottery result is determined based on the data. Then, the variable display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37b) or the like.

  The reserved ball storage area 203c is provided with a special figure reserved ball counter NA. The special figure holding ball counter NA stores information for specifying the number N of special figure holding balls (the number of times the winning of a ball at the first entrance 64 is held). In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which can hold | maintain up to 4 times at maximum, it may be 2 times, 3 times, or 5 times or more. In such a case, the number of reserved areas is not four (the reserved first area RE1 to the reserved fourth area RE4), but is provided as many times as possible.

  The electronic role holding area 203d is an area for storing the value of the second random number counter C4 in accordance with the winning timing to the second entrance 67. This electric role reservation area 203d is configured to store the value of the counter C4 acquired at the ball winning timing up to a maximum of four times. At a predetermined timing, based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the electric role reservation area 203d, a lottery (whether the electric accessory is released) whether or not the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is controlled to be opened. Lottery).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 are different from each other. In the present embodiment, two types of support modes are set as the support modes. Specifically, when compared in a situation where game balls are continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 becomes open per unit time. The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are set so that the frequency becomes relatively high and low.

  In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric combination open state in the electric combination open lottery using the second random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory is in the open state when the electrified open state is elected is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and the opening time of one time is set longer. Yes. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is elected and the open state of the electric accessory occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state Is set shorter than one opening time. Further, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (i.e., the first number) is secured after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character object opening lottery is performed. 2) (one display continuation time in the symbol display section 83) is set short.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that a ball will win the first entrance 64 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. When a ball wins the first entrance 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls. It can be carried out.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming electrified in the electric character open state in In addition, a secured time (for example, the second symbol display based on a winning at the second entrance 67) secured after the next electrification opening lottery is performed after the first electrification opening lottery is performed. In a configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time (executed by the unit 83) are prepared, a short securing time is more easily selected or an average securing time is shorter in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode. It may be set as follows. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed is shortened. Even if the advantage of the high frequency support mode is increased by applying any one condition or any combination of the conditions for shortening the average time of the reservation time and increasing the winning probability, Good.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first per-random number counter C1 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 299, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 299). In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 299), and executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 21). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203c, more specifically, the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area 203c.

  The random number value determined to be a big hit is stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 as a success / failure table (not shown). Although the success / failure table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the present embodiment, a success / failure table for a normal probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal) and a high probability state ( Two types of success / failure tables for situations where the jackpot probability is higher than usual) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the normal probability mode (normal probability state) and the high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the success / failure lottery mode for determining whether or not the game is a big hit.

  In the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16), it is determined by referring to this success / failure table whether the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is a big hit or miss. . In the present embodiment, two types of normal outages and special outages are set as outages, and whether normal outages or special outages are determined based on the value of the first random number counter C1 based on the success / failure table. Determined.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the big hit type. In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 99 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process in FIG. 21 described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. The stored ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203, more specifically, in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area 203c.

  The big hit type assignment destination for the first hit type counter C2 is stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 as a distribution table (not shown). The distribution table will be described later with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type allocation destination, as the jackpot type determined by the first hit type counter C2, the non-explicit high probability jackpot, the explicit high probability jackpot, the most advantageous jackpot, the low likelihood jackpot Are set. These jackpot types are assigned so that the first hit type counters C2 do not overlap each other. Details of these jackpot types will be described later with reference to FIG. In the variation start process (see FIG. 16), the hit table is sorted according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE with reference to the success / failure table.

  In this embodiment, based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the value of the first per-type counter C2, six types of lottery results (unexpected high probability hit, explicit high probability hit, most advantageous hit per win, low likelihood hit Special off, normal off) are selected. As described above, among these six types of lottery results, the combination of symbols in the stop display after the variable display is the combination of the same odd numbered main symbols in the case of the most advantageous jackpot and the case of the low probability hit There are four types of combinations: the same even-numbered main symbol combination, the combination of a predetermined number in the case of non-explicit high probability hit, explicit high probability hit, or special outage, and other combinations (in the case of normal outage) is there. In other words, in the present embodiment, based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the value of the first per-type counter C2, one type of display mode corresponding to the most advantageous big hit and one type of low hit probability are accepted. Of the four display modes, a display mode, one type of display mode corresponding to non-explicit high probability hit, explicit high probability hit, or special loss, and one type of display mode corresponding to normal loss One display mode is selected as a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than out of front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) after the occurrence of reach, and the final stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. Three stop patterns (a mode of a display result of dynamic display) are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) in which reach does not occur.

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area.

  Note that a table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Selection is made based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is because the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a normal state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to the above.

  For example, in a high-probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), since the jackpot is likely to occur, the range of random number values corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. A table as wide as ˜238 is selected, and “completely out” is easily selected. In this table, the range of random values for “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and the range of random values for “non-front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9. It becomes difficult to select “reach other than miss”.

  In addition, in order to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 if each random number value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area in the normal state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal). A table having a narrow range of random values 51 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected, and it is difficult to select “completely out”. In this table, the range of random values of “rear out of front / rear out” is 0 to 8, the range of random values of “reach other than out of front / rear out” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than out of front / rear out” is easily selected. It has become. Therefore, in the normal state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, so that the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously.

Next, among the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The other variation type counter CS2 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240).
In the following description, CS1 may be referred to as a “first variation type counter” and CS2 may be referred to as a “second variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used for selecting (selecting) a variation display (dynamic display) pattern (variation pattern) of the third symbol. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns of normal variation, normal reach variation, and super reach variation are set as variation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured to have different production times (variation times).

  Among these fluctuation patterns, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern (that is, a deviation fluctuation) in which the display result of the loss appears without the reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 11 seconds.

  “Normal reach variation” is a so-called normal reach variation pattern with reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal reach fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 20 seconds.

  “Super reach fluctuation” is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol. In the present embodiment, the “super reach variation” is configured as a variation pattern with a variation time of 40 seconds. In addition, as a predetermined effect that appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol in “super reach fluctuation”, a specific character appears, a specific background display, For example, the symbols may be changed in a specific manner (for example, the symbols may be enlarged or reduced, or the symbols may fluctuate and fluctuate).

  When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random number value) of the first variation type counter CS1, a first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referenced. The first selection table includes a jackpot type determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2 and a stop pattern at the time of stoppage determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (completely disengagement, front / rear disengagement reach, reach other than disengagement before / after disengagement). In each first selection table, the range of the first variation type counter CS1 is assigned to the variation pattern. That is, the selection probability of the variation pattern differs for each first selection table.

  On the other hand, in the reach pattern (in this embodiment, normal reach or super reach), the second variation type counter CS2 is a variation pattern from when a symbol other than the final stop symbol stops and a reach occurs, to when the final stop symbol stops. It is a counter for determining the number. The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the following description, the number of fluctuation symbols determined based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after occurrence of reach may be simply referred to as “fluctuation symbol number”. That is, in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence after the symbol (left symbol) of the left symbol column Z1 and the symbol (right symbol) of the right symbol column Z3 are stopped in the normal reach according to the value of the second variation type counter CS2. The number of change symbols until the Z2 symbol (medium symbol) stops is determined.

  A second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is used to determine the number of fluctuation symbols from the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 (random number value) until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. Is selected and referenced. The second selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or the range of the second variation type counter CS2 is different in each variation pattern selection table with respect to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. . That is, according to the second selection table, the selection probability of the number of changing symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs differs.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment selects the type of the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, the last stop symbol is stopped after the reach occurs. Determine the number of fluctuating symbols. That is, a rough variation pattern such as the type of reach such as normal reach is determined by the first variation type counter CS1, and more detailed symbols such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. are determined by the second variation type counter CS2. A variation aspect is determined. That is, by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, a wide variety of variation display can be easily realized.

  Next, the variation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is referred to as a “third variation type counter”.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect. In other words, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment slides the fluctuating symbol (so-called “slip effect”) or returns the symbol (so-called “return effect”) in addition to the variation of the third symbol. Since a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect can be performed, the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, in order to shorten the time required for the notice effect to add to the variable time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) An effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second) or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

  That is, based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, the effect time addition / subtraction value is determined. By adding or subtracting the effect time addition / subtraction value determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 to the variation time determined based on the value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the first symbol or the third symbol The variation time of the variation display (that is, the variation time from the start of the variation display of the symbol to the stop of the final stop symbol) is determined. Therefore, in addition to the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the variation display can be further diversified by combining the variation type counter CS3.

  As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a different range of effect patterns for the notice effect selected for the value of the variation type counter CS3 (random value). A plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a normal state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure holding ball number N, Depending on the table, etc., tables with different selection ratios of the production patterns are provided. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the above-described variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). For example, in this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is periodically updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Is stored in the electric power reservation area 203d of the RAM 203 at a timing when it is detected that the data has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are schematic diagrams showing the contents of the above-described success / failure table. More specifically, FIG. 8A is a success / failure table for a normal probability state, and FIG. 8B is a success / failure table for a high probability state.

  In the gaming state in which the normal probability state winning / failing table is referred to in the lottery determination (win / no lottery), as shown in FIG. 8 (a), one random number value is determined as the big hit. (“7”). On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the high-probability state success / failure table is referred to in the success / failure lottery, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), 10 random numbers are determined as jackpots (“7, 57, 85, 111, 139, 165, 188, 227, 254, 281 "). In this case, the group of values (one in this embodiment) of the jackpot random number counter C1 determined as a jackpot in the low probability state (low probability mode) is a jackpot determined as a jackpot in the high probability state (high probability mode). It is included in the group of values of the random number counter C1.

  If the winning probability is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state, the number and value of the random numbers determined to be jackpots are the numbers and values illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B. It is not limited. The group of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 determined to be jackpot in the low probability state may be configured such that only a part of the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 determined to be jackpot in the high probability state is included. It is also possible that the configuration is not included.

  In addition, in both the low probability state and the high probability state, the lottery result is “excluded” except for the random number value determined to be a big hit. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the outage, a special outage is made. Two types are set: (small hit) and normal off. Neither special failure nor normal failure is a trigger for the success / failure lottery mode or support mode described later, but special failure is a trigger for switching to the open / close execution mode. It is not a trigger for transition.

  FIG. 8C is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the above-described distribution table. According to the distribution table of the present embodiment, when the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 0 to 9, the jackpot type is determined as an explicit high probability jackpot, and when the value is 10 to 19, the jackpot type is When it is determined as an explicit high probability jackpot and is 20-59, the jackpot type is determined as the most advantageous jackpot, and when it is 60-99, the jackpot type is determined as a low likelihood jackpot.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the game result to shift to the opening / closing execution mode. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as the game result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the non-explicit high probability hit, the explicit high probability hit, the most advantageous big hit, the low probability big hit, and the special There are five types of disconnection.

  Among these game results, the non-explicit high probability jackpot, the explicit high probability big hit, the most advantageous big hit, and the low likelihood big hit are game results that are selected when the winning lottery is judged to be a big hit. Is a game result that is selected when it is not determined to be a big hit in the winning lottery (i.e., when it is determined to be out). Also, the four types of jackpots (unspecified high probability jackpot, explicit high probability jackpot, most advantageous jackpot, low likelihood jackpot) are game results that are the triggers for the success / failure lottery mode and support mode, unlike special outage.

  Each game result enumerated in FIG. 9 triggers the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, but the contents of the opening / closing execution mode of the transition destination are different in a predetermined combination and individually.

  First, a case where the first opening / closing execution mode is executed will be described. This first opening / closing execution mode is an opening / closing execution mode that shifts when triggered by either the most advantageous big hit or the low probability big hit. In the first opening / closing execution mode, a transition is made to a round number regulation mode in which a round game is performed with an upper limit of 15 times. In each round game, the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed once in a long-time manner. As a result, the player can receive a large amount of game balls.

  When the most advantageous jackpot triggers the transition, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode and shifts to the high frequency support mode. On the other hand, when the low probability winning is an opportunity for the transition, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the normal probability mode and shifts to the high frequency support mode. However, in the case where the low probability jackpot is a trigger for the transition, the continuation of the high-frequency support mode has an upper limit of a predetermined number of fluctuations (in this embodiment, 100 fluctuations). Transition to frequency support mode.

  Next, a case where the second opening / closing execution mode is executed will be described. This second opening / closing execution mode is an opening / closing execution mode that shifts in response to any one of an implicit high probability hit, an explicit high probability hit, or a special loss. Among the lottery results that trigger the transition to the second opening / closing execution mode, in the non-explicit high-precision jackpot and explicit high-profit jackpot that are big wins, the game moves to the round number regulation mode in which round games are performed up to 15 times. In each round game, the specific prize opening 65a is opened and closed once in a short time mode. On the other hand, in the case of special losing, it shifts to the opening / closing number regulation mode instead of the round number regulation mode, and the large winning opening 32a is opened / closed 15 times in a short time mode.

  That is, in the second opening / closing execution mode, the specific prize opening 65a is opened and closed only in a short time mode, the number of times is 15 times, and the total number of times the specific prize opening 65a is opened and closed is 15. As described above, the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is performed only in a short-time manner, so that even when the mode is shifted to the second opening / closing execution mode, the payout of the game ball to the player does not substantially occur. Therefore, the second opening / closing execution mode can be executed as a kind of effect that does not substantially increase the player's ball.

  In the second opening / closing execution mode, not only the opening / closing mode of the specific winning opening 65a but also the opening standby time, the time between successive opening / closing operations, and the ending standby time are the same. Accordingly, when the mode is shifted to the second opening / closing execution mode, the operation of the variable winning device 65 is substantially the same regardless of the game result that is the trigger of the shifting, and any game is determined from the operation of the variable winning device 65. The player cannot grasp whether the result is an opportunity.

  A combination of symbols common to the third symbol display device 81 (for example, the sequence of “3/4/1”) is stopped in the game times that are either the non-explicit high probability jackpot, the explicit high probability jackpot, or the special loss result. Is displayed. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the effects in the opening / closing execution mode are also common from the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode to at least the middle timing. Therefore, when the second opening / closing execution mode is executed, any game result is triggered even if the production including the display content of the third symbol display device 81 is confirmed at least until the middle timing. It is not possible to grasp what is. Therefore, when the second opening / closing execution mode is executed, the player can play a game while predicting which game result is triggered.

  In the event that a non-explicit high probability win triggers the transition, after the open / close execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode transitions to the high probability mode, but in the event that a special loss triggers the transition, the success / failure lottery The mode does not change. Therefore, if the winning / losing lottery mode is the normal probability mode at the timing when the special lottery is selected by the internal lottery, even if the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode remains in the normal probability mode. Here, when the non-explicit high probability jackpot and the special loss are the triggers for the transition, the support mode up to that point is continued. Furthermore, when these game results become the trigger for transition, the effects in the opening / closing execution mode are common from the start timing to the end timing of the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, in the event that an unsuccessful high probability win or special offense triggers the transition, the player must play a game while predicting whether the winning or failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode or the high probability mode. And the degree of attention of the game after the opening / closing execution mode can be improved.

  When the explicit high probability big hit becomes a trigger for the transition, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Here, in the case of an explicit high probability hit, the high frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode up to that point. Thus, for example, in the situation where the low-frequency support mode is reached, when the second open / close execution mode is executed when the second open / close execution mode is executed, the player enters the high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, and the player It is possible to recognize that the game result that is the trigger for the transition is an explicit high probability hit.

  Corresponding to such circumstances, when an explicit high probability hit is made, a definite effect is performed from the timing when the last opening / closing in the opening / closing execution mode is completed until the ending standby time elapses. As a result, if an explicit high-probability hit is made, the player will predict which game result will be triggered until the middle of the open / close execution mode, and an explicit high-probability win will be displayed from the middle. It becomes possible to teach. In addition, when the second opening / closing execution mode is performed, the player will play the game while expecting the finalized effect to be performed, so that the degree of attention of the game in the opening / closing execution mode can be improved. it can. Further, since the timing at which the finalized effect is started is the timing at which the last opening / closing of the variable winning device 65 ends, it is difficult to determine which game result is triggered by the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device 65. Without losing the effect of the above, it is possible to achieve the effect by performing the above-mentioned definite effect.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a dedicated display device indicating that the number of rounds is defined mode (during round game) is not provided, and the upper limit number of rounds in the round number prescribed mode is all the same. There is no dedicated display device that indicates the number of times a round game is played. Since the dedicated display device is not provided, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment tries to grasp which of the round number regulation mode and the open / close number regulation mode is based on such a dedicated display device. It is said that it cannot be configured. Therefore, it is very difficult for the player to grasp from the appearance of the pachinko machine 10 whether the transition opportunity of the second opening / closing execution mode is an implicit high probability hit or a special deviation.

  However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays a confirmation screen indicating that the implicit high probability big hit has been selected with a predetermined probability when the implicit high probability big hit is selected. The player who visually observed can surely recognize that the non-explicit high probability jackpot has been selected. On the other hand, when an implicit high probability hit or special off is selected, at least an expectation screen is displayed. By displaying the expectation screen not only when the non-explicit high probability big hit is selected but also when the special loss is selected, it is difficult to distinguish the non-expected high probability big hit from the special loss. Without losing the effect of, the player who viewed the expectation screen can be expected to have selected the non-explicit high probability jackpot, and thereby the player will stop the game Can be suppressed.

  Returning again to FIG. In addition to the counters and flags described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 13), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is immediately input, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) as a process at the time of a power failure is immediately executed, and information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a first entrance switch 208a. And various switches 208 including a switch group or a sensor group (not shown), and a solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. It is connected.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  Similarly to the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, the RAM 213 stores a stack area for storing the contents of internal registers of the MPU 211, a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 211, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. Note that the NMI interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 111 is the same process as the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) executed by the main control apparatus 110.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 110 and the payout motor 216 are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The firing control device 112 rotates the operation handle 51 when a firing control signal (a firing pulse) and a ball feed control signal are input from the main control device 110 (that is, when a ball firing instruction is given). The ball launching unit 112a is controlled so that the ball is launched with the launch strength according to the amount.

  Specifically, when receiving a ball feed control signal from the main controller 110, the launch control device 112 supplies a voltage having a predetermined magnitude to a ball feed solenoid (not shown) of the ball launch unit 112a. As a result, the ball feed solenoid feeds one ball to the launch position. In addition, when the launch control device 112 receives a launch control signal (launch pulse) from the main control device 110, the launch control device 112 supplies a voltage to a launch solenoid (not shown) of the ball launch unit 112a. At this time, the magnitude of the voltage applied to the firing solenoid is set according to the resistance value of a variable resistor (not shown) of the operation handle 51. Thereby, the launch solenoid strikes the ball at the launch position on the front surface of the game board 13 with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 (fires the ball).

  Here, as described above, the main controller 110 detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 by a touch sensor (not shown), and stops the ball from firing (see FIG. The firing control device 112 is instructed to launch a sphere on the condition that (not shown) is not operated. Therefore, the launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 when the above condition is satisfied.

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34. In addition, it controls the setting of turning off and on, the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 and the jackpot effect.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280.

  An input / output port 277 is connected to the MPU 271 which is an arithmetic unit via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main controller 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the special figure holding lamp 85.

  A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. Note that the pachinko machine 10 is a different model that has the same symbol configuration displayed on the third symbol display device 81, even if it is a different model that has different winning probabilities and the number of prize balls that are paid out in one jackpot. Therefore, the production control device 117 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively performs control of sound output, control of turning on and off various lamps, and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. However, it may be configured such that various controls are shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, control of voice output and control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps are performed by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is performed. A dedicated control device (display control device) may be used.

  The MPU 271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  Here, the configuration of the ROM 272 and the RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM 272 of the effect control device 117. As shown in FIG. 10A, the ROM 272 includes a screen lottery table TaA1, a screen lottery table TaA2, a screen lottery table TaB1, a screen lottery table TaB2, a screen lottery table TaC1, and a screen lottery table TaC2. A falling lottery table Tb1 and a falling lottery table Tb2 are provided.

  The six screen lottery tables TaA1, TaA2, TaB1, TaB2, TaC1, and TaC2 are tables that are referred to when screen lottery is performed in a screen lottery process (see FIG. 33) described later. Although details will be described later, the screen lottery is a screen that can take a value of 0 to 9 by referring to one table selected according to the condition among the screen lottery tables TaA1, TaA2, TaB1, TaB2, TaC1, and TaC2. This is based on the value of the lottery counter 273j (see FIG. 10B).

  The screen lottery tables TaA1 and TaA2 display a type command indicating an unspecified high probability hit or special loss while the normal screen is being displayed (during the period when the screen is not transitioning to either the expected screen or the confirmed screen). 110 is a table that is referred to when a screen lottery is executed in response to reception from 110.

  The screen lottery tables TaB1 and TaB2 display an expected screen (hereinafter referred to as an “expected screen of the first condition”) set based on the fact that the lottery result in the main control device 110 is an unspecified high probability hit. This is a table that is referred to in the screen lottery executed when the type command indicating the non-explicit high probability hit or special loss is received from the main control device 110.

  While the screen lottery tables TaC1 and TaC2 are displaying an expected screen (hereinafter referred to as an “expected screen of the second condition”) set based on the fact that the lottery result in the main controller 110 is specially off, It is a table that is referred to in the screen lottery executed when the type command indicating the non-explicit high probability winning or the special off is received from the main control device 110.

  More specifically, the screen lottery table TaA1 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating an unspecified high probability jackpot is received from the main controller 110 during display of the normal screen. In this screen lottery table TaA1, an expected screen is assigned when the counter value (value of the screen lottery counter 273j) is 0 to 7, and a final screen is assigned when the counter value is 8 or 9. ing. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaA1, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 8: 2.

  The screen lottery table TaA2 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating a special deviation is received from the main controller 110 during display of the normal screen. In this screen lottery table TaA2, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0-9. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaA2, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 10: 0. Therefore, when a type command indicating special deviation is received from the main control device 110 while the normal screen is displayed, the screen always transitions to the expected screen.

  The screen lottery table TaB1 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating an unspecified high probability jackpot is received from the main controller 110 during display of the expected screen of the first condition. In this screen lottery table TaB1, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 3, and a final screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 4 to 9. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaB1, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 4: 6.

  The screen lottery table TaB2 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating a special outage is received from the main control device 110 while the expected screen of the first condition is being displayed. In this screen lottery table TaB2, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 4, and a final screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 5 to 9. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaB2, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 5: 5.

  The screen lottery table TaC1 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating an unspecified high probability jackpot is received from the main control device 110 while the expected screen of the second condition is displayed. In the screen lottery table TaC1, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 5, and a final screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 6 to 9. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaC1, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 6: 4.

  The screen lottery table TaC2 is a table that is referred to when a type command indicating a special outage is received from the main control device 110 while the expected screen of the second condition is being displayed. In the screen lottery table TaC2, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 9. That is, according to the screen lottery table TaC2, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 10: 0.

  The two falling lottery tables Tb1 and Tb2 are tables that are referred to when performing a falling lottery in a falling lottery process (see FIG. 28) described later. The falling lottery is to drop (degrade) the expectation screen of the first condition or the expectation screen of the second condition to a normal screen with a lower latent expectation degree (expectation degree that the non-explicit high probability big hit is selected). It is a lottery to decide whether or not. Although details will be described later, the falling lottery refers to one of the falling lottery tables Tb1 and Tb2, which is selected according to the conditions, and the falling lottery counter 273k (FIG. 10B) which can take a value of 0 to 149. )) Based on the value of).

  Specifically, the falling lottery table Tb1 is a table that is referred to during the display of the expected screen of the first condition. In the falling lottery table Tb1, a normal screen is assigned to the case where the counter value (the value of the falling lottery counter 273j) is 50, 102, 149, and an expected screen is assigned to the other counter values. That is, according to the fall lottery table Tb1, the screen falls from the expected screen to the normal screen with a probability of 1/50.

  The falling lottery table Tb2 is a table that is referred to during the display of the expectation screen of the second condition. In the falling lottery table Tb2, a normal screen is assigned when the counter value (the value of the falling lottery counter 273j) is 29, 65, 95, 120, 148, and an expected screen is displayed for other counter values. Assigned. That is, according to the fall lottery table Tb2, the screen falls from the expected screen to the normal screen with a probability of 1/30.

  FIG. 10B is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM 273 of the effect control device 117. As shown in FIG. 10B, the RAM 273 has a normal screen flag 273a, an expected screen flag 273b, a confirmed screen flag 273c, a screen lottery flag 273d, a first lottery target flag 273e, and a second lottery target. A flag 273f, a release flag 273g, an unspecified flag 273h, a special out flag 273i, a screen lottery counter 273j, and a falling lottery counter 273k are provided.

  The normal screen flag 273a is a flag indicating whether or not the normal screen (the screen in which nothing is displayed in the area 81a within the display screen of the third symbol display device 81) is being displayed. Specifically, when the normal screen flag 273a is set to ON (that is, “1”), the normal screen is being displayed, that is, during the period in which the screen has not changed to either the expected screen or the confirmed screen. Indicates that On the other hand, when the normal screen flag 273a is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that the normal screen is not being displayed.

  The normal screen flag 273a is turned on after the RAM 273 is initialized in the start-up process of the effect control device 117 (see FIG. 24) after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. After that, at the timing of switching to the normal screen (for example, when the normal screen is selected by the falling lottery executed while the expected screen satisfying the predetermined condition is displayed, or the fluctuation corresponding to the big hit other than the non-explicit high probability big hit Set to ON). On the other hand, the normal screen flag 273a is expected by screen lottery executed at the timing when the screen is switched to the expected screen or the final screen (for example, when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit or special loss). If a screen or a confirmation screen is selected), it is set to off.

  The expected screen flag 273b is a flag indicating whether or not the expected screen (the screen in which the expected telop 81a1 is displayed in the area 81a in the display screen of the third symbol display device 81) is being displayed. Specifically, when the expected screen flag 273b is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the expected screen is being displayed, that is, the screen is being changed to the expected screen. . On the other hand, when the expected screen flag 273b is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that the expected screen is not being displayed.

  The expectation screen flag 273b is set to OFF after the RAM 273 is initialized in the start-up process of the effect control device 117 (see FIG. 24) after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. Thereafter, at the timing of switching to the expected screen (for example, when the expected screen is selected by screen lottery executed when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit or special failure) Set to on. On the other hand, the expected screen flag 273b is set to OFF at the timing when the screen is switched to the normal screen or the confirmation screen.

  The confirmation screen flag 273c is a flag indicating whether or not the confirmation screen (the screen in which the confirmation telop 81a2 is displayed in the area 81a within the display screen of the third symbol display device 81) is being displayed. Specifically, when the confirmation screen flag 273c is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the confirmation screen is being displayed, that is, the screen is being changed to the confirmation screen. . On the other hand, when the confirmation screen flag 273b is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that the confirmation screen is not being displayed.

  The confirmation screen flag 273c is set to OFF after the RAM 273 is initialized in the start-up process of the effect control device 117 (see FIG. 24) after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. Thereafter, at the timing of switching to the confirmation screen (for example, when the confirmation screen is selected by a screen lottery executed when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit or special failure) Set to on. On the other hand, the expected screen flag 273b is set to OFF at the timing of switching to the normal screen.

  The screen lottery flag 273d is a flag indicating whether or not the lottery result indicated by the type command received from the main control device 110 is an execution target of the screen lottery process (see FIG. 33). When the screen lottery flag 273d is set to ON (that is, “1”), the lottery result indicated by the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates that the screen lottery process is to be executed. On the other hand, when the screen lottery flag 273d is set to OFF (that is, “0”), it indicates that the lottery result is not an execution target of the screen lottery process. In the present embodiment, among the lottery results indicated by the type command, two types, the unspecified high probability hit and the special loss, are the lottery results to be subjected to the screen lottery process. Therefore, the screen lottery flag 273d is set to ON when the lottery result indicated by the type command received from the main control device 110 is an unspecified high probability hit or special loss. Thereafter, when the screen lottery is executed, the screen lottery flag 273d is set to OFF.

  Whether the current lottery target flag 273e is the expectation screen of the first condition (the expectation screen set based on the fact that the lottery result in the main control device 110 was an unspecified high probability hit) It is a flag indicating whether or not. Specifically, when the first lottery target flag 273e is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the current screen is an expected screen of the first condition. On the other hand, when the first lottery target flag 273e is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that the current screen is not the expected screen of the first condition. While the first lottery target flag 273e is set to ON, every time the variable display is performed, the current expectation screen (the expectation screen of the first condition) is expected with a predetermined probability. A falling lottery that falls (downgrade) to a normal screen lower than the screen is executed.

  The first lottery target flag 273e is set to ON when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit and an expected screen is selected by screen lottery. After that, when a type command indicating a big hit other than the non-explicit high probability big hit is received from the main controller 110, it is set to OFF.

  The second lottery object flag 273f indicates whether or not the current screen is an expectation screen of the second condition (an expectation screen set based on the fact that the lottery result in the main control device 110 is specially off). It is a flag to show. Specifically, when the second lottery target flag 273f is set to on (that is, “1”), it indicates that the current screen is an expected screen of the second condition. On the other hand, when the second lottery target flag 273f is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that the current screen is not the expected screen of the second condition. While the second lottery target flag 273e is set to ON, a fall that causes the current expected screen (expected screen of the second condition) to fall to the normal screen with a predetermined probability every time the variable display is executed. A lottery is executed. In addition, in the fall lottery executed based on the fact that the first lottery target flag 273e described above is on and the fall lottery executed based on the fact that the second lottery target flag 273f is on, from the expectation screen The probability of falling to the normal screen is different.

  The second lottery target flag 273f is set to ON when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates special failure and an expected screen is selected by screen lottery. After that, when a type command indicating a big hit other than the non-explicit high probability big hit is received from the main controller 110, it is set to OFF.

  The release flag 273g is a flag indicating whether a screen release condition for returning the expected screen or the finalized screen to the normal screen other than the falling lottery is satisfied. Specifically, when the release flag 273g is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the release condition is satisfied and the timing for returning the screen to the normal screen is awaited. In the present embodiment, the screen release condition is set to ON when a type command indicating a jackpot other than the non-explicit high probability jackpot is received from the main controller 110. The release flag 273g set to ON is set to OFF (that is, “0”) when the normal screen is set after the end of the variable display corresponding to the type command that is triggered.

  The non-explicit flag 273h is a flag indicating whether or not the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit. Specifically, when the implicit flag 273h is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit. On the other hand, when the implicit flag 273h is set to OFF, it indicates that the type command received from the main controller 110 did not indicate the implicit high probability hit. The unspecified flag 273h is used to determine whether or not the expected screen is the expected screen of the first condition when the expected screen is selected by screen lottery in the variation effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 31). used. Therefore, the implicit flag 273h is set to ON when it is determined that the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates an implicit high probability hit, and then the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated. Set to off.

  The special out flag 273i is a flag indicating whether or not the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates special out. Specifically, when the special out flag 273i is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the type command received from the main controller 110 indicates special out. On the other hand, when the special out flag 273i is set to OFF, it indicates that the type command received from the main controller 110 did not indicate special out. The special out flag 273i is used to determine whether or not the expected screen is the expected screen of the second condition when the expected screen is selected by screen lottery in the variation effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 31). used. Therefore, the special out flag 273i is set to on when it is determined that the type command received from the main controller 110 indicates special out, and then off when the variation effect pattern determination process is finished. Is set.

  The screen lottery counter 273j is a counter that is referred to when the screen lottery is performed, and is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 9 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9). The The screen lottery counter 273j is updated by one every time the display effect process (see FIG. 27) is executed, that is, every 20 msec.

  The falling lottery counter 273k is a counter that is referred to when the falling lottery is performed, and is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 149 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 149). The The falling lottery counter 273k is updated by one every time the display effect process (see FIG. 27) is executed, that is, every 20 msec.

  The normal screen flag 273a, the expected screen flag 273b, the confirmed screen flag 273c, the screen lottery flag 273d, the first lottery target flag 273e, the second lottery target flag 273f, the release flag 273g, the unspecified flag 273h, and the special out flag Each of the 273i is initialized to be off every time the RAM 273 is initialized, such as when the power is turned on.

  The screen lottery counter 273j and the falling lottery counter 273k are both initialized and set to zero (zero clear) every time the RAM 273 is initialized, such as when the power is turned on.

  Returning again to FIG. The RAM 273 stores the contents of the internal register of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). Further, the RAM 273 includes various memories, flags, counters, and the like.

  The image controller 274 adjusts the timing of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input / output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The character ROM 275 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The character ROM 275 holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

  The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 are changed based on rewriting the contents of the video RAM 276. The video RAM 276 has a variable display data storage area (not shown). This variable display data storage area (not shown) is a memory for storing data for performing variable display (variable effect) and jackpot effect in the third symbol display device 81, and each effect is displayed in the third symbol display device 81. When started, an image corresponding to the data stored in the variable effect data storage area is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

  The various data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of the ROM. For example, when the presentation data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display is not possible or clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because the processing of the display data (for example, changing the size of the decorative design or changing the color of the background design) is easier when stored in the RAM.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 21), store the information on the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete it.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 11, the lottery of the screen in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery of the screen. As shown in FIG. 11, in the screen lottery, a screen corresponding to the display state at that time and the result of the internal lottery (the lottery result) in the main controller 110 is selected based on the value of the screen lottery counter 273j. The

  Specifically, when the special screen is selected by internal lottery while the normal screen is being displayed (during the period when the screen has not changed to either the expected screen or the confirmed screen), the screen table TaA2 is referred to. Thus, a screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j is selected. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to a case where the counter value is 0 to 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 10: 0.

  On the other hand, when a non-explicit high probability hit is selected by internal lottery during display of the normal screen, a screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j is selected with reference to the screen table TaA1. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 7, and a confirmation screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 8 or 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 8: 2.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an expected screen is displayed when a special disconnection is selected during display of the normal screen. The expected screen is a screen that can be displayed even when an implicit high probability jackpot is displayed on the normal screen, so compared to the normal screen, the expected latency (expectation that the implicit high probability jackpot has been selected) Degree) is a high screen. Therefore, since the special out-of-order is selected, the display can be switched to a display with a relatively high latent expectation, so that a player can have a sense of expectation. Originally, the special outage is a lottery with a very low value for the player because the opening mode of the specific winning opening 65a is a short-time mode and the winning / raising lottery mode does not shift from the normal probability mode to the high probability mode. It is a result. However, as described above, the special outage is an opportunity to display the expected screen, so that an added value is generated in the special outage, thereby improving the interest of the game due to the presence of the special outage.

  In addition, during the display of the normal screen, the confirmation screen can be displayed only when the non-explicit high probability hit is selected. That is, during the display of the normal screen, the confirmation screen is not displayed when a special deviation is selected. Thereby, it can suppress that a display with too high expectation with respect to a state is performed. Therefore, even though the player expects that the non-explicit high probability jackpot has been selected from the confirmation screen, the player may become distrusted by the game, or the interest may be reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, when a special outage is selected by an internal lottery while the expected screen set based on the non-explicit high probability (that is, the expected screen of the first condition) is displayed, the screen table TaB2 is referred to. Thus, a screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j is selected. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 4, and a confirmation screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 5 to 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 5: 5.

  On the other hand, when an unspecified high probability big hit is selected by internal lottery while the expected screen of the first condition is displayed, a screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j is selected with reference to the screen table TaB1. Is done. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 3, and a confirmation screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 4 to 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 4: 6.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the display of the expectation screen of the first condition, the confirmation screen can be displayed at a predetermined ratio even when special outage is selected. . When the expectation screen of the first condition is displayed, since the non-explicit high probability big hit is selected, the transition to the high probability mode is inevitable. Therefore, in such a case, the possibility (situation) of giving a player a sense of expectation can be increased by enabling the confirmation display to be displayed even when special outage is selected.

  In addition, the probability that the confirmation screen is displayed during the display of the expected screen of the first condition is higher when the non-explicit high probability hit is selected than when the special outage is selected. Therefore, while adding the above-mentioned added value to the extraordinary deviation, the added value is also given to the non-explicit high probability jackpot.

  Further, when a special outage is selected by an internal lottery while the expected screen set based on the special outage (that is, the expectation screen of the second condition) is displayed, the screen is referred to the screen table TaC2. A screen corresponding to the value of the lottery counter 273j is selected. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to a case where the counter value is 0 to 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 10: 0.

  On the other hand, if an unspecified high-precision jackpot is selected by internal lottery while the expected screen of the second condition is displayed, the screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j is selected with reference to the screen table TaC1. Is done. More specifically, an expected screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 0 to 5, and a confirmation screen is assigned to the case where the counter value is 6 to 9. That is, in this case, the screens are distributed at a ratio of normal screen: expected screen: confirmed screen = 0: 6: 4.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the non-explicit highly probable hit is selected during the display of the expectation screen of the second condition triggered by the special deviation, at a predetermined rate, A confirmation screen with a higher latent expectation can be displayed. Therefore, when a special loss occurs, it becomes possible to display a fixed display, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, so that an added value can be given to the special loss. At this time, when the implicit high probability hit is selected during the display of the expected screen of the second condition, the probability that the fixed screen is selected is selected as the implicit high probability hit during the normal screen display. In this case, it is set higher than the probability that the confirmation screen is selected. Therefore, a situation where it is easy to display the fixed display triggered by the special detachment can be added, and the added value of the special detachment can be further increased.

  During the display of the expectation screen of the second condition, the confirmation screen is not displayed when a special deviation is selected. Thereby, it can suppress that a display with too high expectation with respect to a state is performed. Therefore, even though the player expects that the non-explicit high probability jackpot has been selected from the confirmation screen, the player may become distrusted by the game, or the interest may be reduced. Can be prevented.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 includes a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer interrupt process that is periodically started (in a 2 ms cycle in this embodiment). And activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, and are roughly divided into NMI interrupt processing.

  First, referring to FIG. 12, a startup process when the main controller 110 is turned on will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in advance in the stack pointer and waits for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. Therefore, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed (S102). Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 (S112, S113), the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an overview, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S210 and S211 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted (output) to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S201). By this external output process (S201), for example, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S501 (see FIG. 21) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 receives a winning detection. A prize ball command corresponding to the number of prize balls (the number of payout balls) according to the information is set and transmitted. In addition, by the external output process (S201), a variation pattern command, a type command, and the like necessary for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  After the process of S201, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer 203 b in the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 is performed. A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process (S204), a game state transition process, which is a process for shifting the gaming state to an open / close execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode or the like, is executed (S205). Details of the game state transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the game state transition process (S205) is completed, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S206). In this electronic combination support process, whether or not the electric combination associated with the first entrance 64 is opened using the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the electronic combination holding area 203d of the RAM 203. In addition to performing such an electrification opening lottery, if the electrification opening lottery is won, an opening / closing process of the electrification component is executed. Moreover, display control of the 2nd symbol display part 83 is performed so that the lottery result of an electrically-powered object release lottery may be taught.

  As described above, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are set as the mode of support by the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64, and in the gaming state transition process (S205) Transition to support mode is performed. In this case, when the high frequency support flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to ON, the high frequency support mode is set, and when the high frequency support flag is set to OFF, Infrequent support mode.

  In the electronic role support process (S206), it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is ON. In the case of the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric hand attached to the first entrance 64 is in the open state when winning the power combination open state lottery than in the case of the low frequency support mode. Set many and set a long opening time. Also, in the case of the high frequency support mode, when the electrification open state lottery is won and the open state of the electric accessory occurs a plurality of times, the next open state is determined after the completion of one open state. The closing time until the start is set to be shorter than one opening time. Note that when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already passed (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The updating of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 is repeatedly executed (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding areas in the counter buffer 203b in the RAM 203.

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer 203 b in the RAM 203.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second per-random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117). Transmit (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S207 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 is completed, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the fluctuation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect (S301). As a result of the determination, if the opening / closing execution mode is in effect (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the variable display is not started regardless of whether or not a ball is won at the first entrance 64.

  If not in the opening / closing execution mode (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S302: No), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter NA in the RAM 203, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls is acquired (S303). After the process of S303, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure holding balls N> 0 (S304: Yes), the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the holding ball storage area (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is executed. A reserve ball storage area forward feed process for sequentially shifting to the area side is executed (S305). The detailed process executed in the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S305), the first symbol display device 37 executes variation start processing for starting the variation display of the first symbol (S306), and ends the variation processing (S204). The detailed process executed in the change start process (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), a special figure control counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed by referring to (S307). A special figure control counter (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of change to the end of change. The display time during the change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time selected by the change type counter CS3. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

  In the present embodiment, the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 turns off the red LED until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red. When the green LED is turned on, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. When the blue LED is turned on, the blue LED is turned off. At the same time, a display mode for lighting the red LED is set.

  Note that the variation process is executed every 4 ms, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the variation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the variation end processing is executed (S310), the variation processing (S204) is terminated, and the main processing (see FIG. 9) is performed. Return. In the change end process, the information set in any of the processes of S404, S413, and S414 in the change start process (FIG. 16) executed when starting the currently executed change display is specified, and the information The display of the first symbol display device 37 is controlled so that the pattern mode corresponding to is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  Here, the mode of stop display in the first symbol display device 37 is different for each game result. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can visually confirm the game result of the variation display by visually observing the first symbol display device 37 at the end of the variation display. For example, the behavior similar to the result of the jackpot It is possible to easily confirm whether or not an illegal act to cause the pachinko machine 10 to perform is performed. On the other hand, the first symbol display device 37 has a narrower display range than the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the stop display mode displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is at least various jackpots. It is difficult for the player to recognize when compared with a special loss. Therefore, the player is expected to check the result of the internal lottery not from the first symbol display device 37 but from the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the degree of attention to the display screen can be increased.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the above-described reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  In the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), first, each data (value of first random number counter C1 and value of first type counter C2) stored in the reserved first area RE1 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. , And the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3) are shifted to the execution area AE (S351).

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area RE2 to the reserved fourth area RE4 is shifted to an area having a smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, the data is shifted only for the reserved area in which the data is stored (held) among the second reserved area RE2 to the fourth reserved area RE4. Therefore, since a data shift process is not performed for a reserved area in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and a control burden can be reduced.

  Further, each data in the second reserved area RE2 to the fourth reserved area RE4 may be shifted to an area having a smaller area number regardless of the presence or absence of data. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in the second reserved area RE2 to the fourth reserved area RE4, the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure holding ball counter NA (number N of special figure holding balls) (S353), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball counter NA after the subtraction is set (S354). . The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 13). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter NA (special figure holding ball number N), the LED for holding number display (not shown) in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on, and a new holding number is displayed. Is displayed in a lighting state (S355), the reserved ball storage area forward-forward process (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the above-described change start process (S306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 14).

  In the fluctuation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area 203c (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the set lottery mode.

  In the present embodiment, specifically, when the success / failure lottery mode is the normal probability mode (that is, the normal probability state), the success / failure table for the normal probability state shown in FIG. If the value of the first winning random number counter C1 is “7”, it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the processing of S401. On the other hand, when the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode (that is, in the case of the high probability state), the first random number counter C1 is referred to by referring to the success / failure table for the high probability state shown in FIG. Is any one of “7, 57, 85, 111, 139, 165, 188, 227, 254, 281”, it is determined as a big hit by the process of S401.

  If it is determined by the processing of S401 that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the type of the big win is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area 203c. (S402). In S402, the jackpot type corresponding to the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is determined with reference to the distribution table shown in FIG. Specifically, the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to any jackpot type among the non-explicit high probability hit, the explicit high likelihood hit, the most advantageous big hit, and the low likelihood hit. It is determined whether it is.

  Next, among the flags (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 according to the jackpot type, the flag corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S402 is set to ON (S403). Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot type is an implicit high probability jackpot, the implicit flag is set to ON, and when it is determined that the jackpot type is an explicit high probability jackpot, the explicit flag is set. Set to ON, if the jackpot type is determined to be the most advantageous jackpot, the most advantageous flag is set to ON, and if the jackpot type is determined to be the low probability big hit, the low probability flag is set to ON Set. In the following description, various types of jackpot types are determined by determining whether or not a flag provided in the RAM 203 is set to ON. Note that the flags corresponding to the jackpot type are all set to OFF when the jackpot is not determined in S401. In S403, when one flag among the flags corresponding to the jackpot type is set to ON, the other flag is set to OFF.

  In S404, the display mode (lighting state of LED 37b) at the time of jackpot displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S404). Specifically, in S404, the display mode according to the jackpot type (that is, the stop pattern at the time of jackpot) determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area 203c. Is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Specifically, information on the stop display mode to be finally displayed on the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 after the change display by the start of the current change is obtained from the jackpot stop result table stored in the ROM 202 in advance. The specified information is stored in the RAM 203. In this jackpot stop result table, the types of stop display modes displayed on the first symbol display device 37 are set differently for each jackpot type. In S404, the jackpot type specified in S402 is set. The information of the stop display mode corresponding to is stored in the RAM 203. Note that the information to be stopped is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2. In this case, a stop symbol form may be set corresponding to each game result on a one-to-one basis, and a plurality of types of stop symbol forms may be set for each game result.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), a special loss is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area 203c. It is determined whether or not (S411). In the present embodiment, a special outage is assigned to the case where the value of the first random number counter C1 is “107” in both the success / failure table for the normal probability state and the success / failure table for the high probability state. Therefore, regardless of whether in the normal probability mode or the high probability mode, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is “107”, it is determined that it is a special deviation in S411.

  If it is determined in step S411 that it is a special release (S401: Yes), a special release flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to ON (S412). In the following description, the determination as to whether or not the special deviation has occurred is made by determining whether or not the special deviation flag is set to ON. Note that the special loss flag is set to OFF when it is determined that the game is a big hit in S401 or when it is not determined that the game is a special loss in S411.

  After the process of S412, the display mode at the time of special removal is set (S413). Specifically, a special outage stop result table preliminarily stored in the ROM 202 includes information on a stop display mode to be finally displayed on the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 after the change display by the start of the current change. The specified information is stored in the RAM 203. The information on the stop display mode selected in this case is different from the information on the stop display mode selected in the case of the jackpot result.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that there is no special deviation (S411: No), the display mode at the normal deviation is set (S414). Specifically, a stop result table for normal deviation stored in advance in the ROM 202 includes information on the mode of stop display to be finally displayed on the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 after the change display by the start of the current change. The information of the stop display mode selected in this case is different from the information of the stop display mode selected in the case of the jackpot result and the information of the stop display mode selected in the case of special outage ing.

  After the processing of S404, S413, or S414, the success / failure lottery result indicated by the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area 203c and the big hit indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 A variation pattern is determined based on the type and the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer 203b (S405).

  In this process, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the first symbol display device 37 in the current variation display. Specifically, when the variation display at the start of the current variation corresponds to the most advantageous big hit or low likelihood big hit, it is determined that the reach display occurs. In addition, even if it is neither the most advantageous big hit or the low probability big hit, it is not the other big hit result or special loss, and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to the occurrence of reach If it is the value, it is determined that reach display occurs.

  When it is determined that the reach display occurs, the reach display change time corresponding to the current value of the change type counter CS1 is determined with reference to the reach display generation table stored in the ROM 202, and Based on the value of the 2 variation type counter CS2, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the last stop symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the fluctuation display variation time corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS1 is determined with reference to the reach display non-occurrence table stored in the ROM 202. At the same time, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, the variation time until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. The fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation that can be acquired with reference to the table for non-reach generation is different from the fluctuation time of reach display that can be acquired with reference to the table for generation of reach.

  Note that the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation when the reach is not generated is set to be shorter as the number N of special figure holding balls is larger. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, reach is not generated so that a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode is used. The table for is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may have a configuration in which the variation time does not change according to the special figure reservation ball number N and the support mode, or may be opposite to the above relationship. Further, the above configuration may be applied to the reach display change time when the reach occurs. In addition, in the case of various jackpot results, a table may be individually set for each of a special outage, a outreach case, and a non-reach outage. In this case, the variable time is allocated according to each game result.

  Next, the effect time (addition / subtraction value of effect time) to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined in S405 is determined (S406). At this time, the effect time to be added or subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer 203b.

  After the process of S406, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the process of S405 is set (S407). Next, a type command is set (S408). The type command set in S408 includes game result information. In other words, the type command includes information on the jackpot type, that is, information on the non-explicit high probability jackpot, information on the explicit high likelihood jackpot, information on the most advantageous jackpot, and information on the low jackpot size as the game result information. . In addition, the type command includes out-of-game information, that is, special out-of-game information and normal out-of-game information as game result information.

  Next, an effect time addition / subtraction command corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction value determined in the process of S406 is set (S409), and the first symbol display device 37 starts symbol variation display (S410). The process (S306) ends, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  As described above, after the “holding number command” is set in the reserved ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 15), the “variation pattern command” and “type” are set in the change start process (see FIG. 16). Commands are set in the order of “command” and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”. In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 12), since the commands are output in the order in which the commands are set, when the variable display of the third symbol is started on the third symbol display device 81. The commands are output to the effect control device 117 in the order of “pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “type command”, and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the gaming state transition process (S205) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game state transition process (S205) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13).

  First, it is determined whether or not it is in the opening / closing execution mode (S361). If it is determined in S361 that the mode is not in the opening / closing execution mode (S361: No), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display executed in the first symbol display device 37 (S362). In S362, when it is determined that it is not the timing when the variable display is finished (S362: No), this process is finished, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S362 that it is the timing at which the variable display is finished (S362: Yes), the game result corresponding to the currently displayed variable display is one of the game results corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the jackpot result is (i.e., either the non-explicit high likelihood hit, the explicit high likelihood hit, the most advantageous hit or the low likelihood hit) (S363).

  In S363, when it is determined that the game result corresponding to the currently displayed variation display is a jackpot result (S363: Yes), “15” is set in a round number counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203. (S369). A round number counter (not shown) is a counter for the MPU 201 to specify the number of round games to be executed within the range of one opening / closing execution mode.

  After the process of S369, “15” is set in an open count counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 (S365). The opening number counter (not shown) is a counter for specifying, with the MPU 201, the number of times the specific winning opening 65a of the variable winning device 65 is opened (that is, the number of times of opening and closing).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S363 that the game result corresponding to the currently displayed variation display is not a jackpot result (S363: No), the game result corresponding to the currently displayed variation display corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. It is determined whether or not the game result is a special outage (S364).

  In S364, if the game result corresponding to the currently displayed change display is not special (S364: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, if it is determined that the game result corresponding to the variation display ended this time is special out (S364: Yes), “15” is set to the number-of-releases counter (S365).

  After the process of S365, “9” is set to a winning number counter (not shown) provided in the step RAM 203 (S366). A winning number counter (not shown) is for counting the upper limit winning number that is one end condition of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the special loss and the upper limit winning number that is one end condition of the round game. It is a counter. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit winning number as one end condition of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the special failure is the same as the upper limit winning number as one end condition of the round game. It is said that.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the opening / closing execution mode, the round number regulation mode that is executed with a predetermined number of round games as the upper limit and the round game are not set, and the specific winning opening 65a An open / close number regulation mode that is terminated when one of the conditions, that is, the number of times of opening / closing becomes the upper limit number of times or a game ball with a predetermined upper limit number of winning prizes wins the specific winning opening 65a, Is set. Transition to the round number regulation mode is based on any of the jackpot results, and transition to the opening / closing number regulation mode is based on a special loss.

  A round game is a game that continues until one of the following conditions is satisfied: a predetermined opening time elapses, and a predetermined number of game balls with a maximum number of winnings are awarded to the specific winning opening 65a. That is. In addition, the number of round games executed in the round number regulation mode is the same for a fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition. Specifically, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds (15R) regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

  After the process of S366, "2000" is set as a waiting time (waiting period) for opening in a special figure control counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 (S367). The value set in the special figure control counter is decremented by 1 each time a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) described later is executed. Since the timer interrupt process is executed every 2 msec, the waiting time for opening is 4 sec. Note that the standby time is not limited to 4 seconds, and an appropriate value can be adopted.

  In addition, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the waiting time for opening is set in S367 regardless of the type of the game result that is the trigger. Therefore, the waiting time for opening in the opening / closing execution mode is the same regardless of the type of game result that has been triggered. Note that the opening waiting time in the opening / closing execution mode is not limited to be the same regardless of the game result triggered by the opening / closing execution mode, and is configured so as to be different to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Also good. Alternatively, when some game results (for example, the most advantageous jackpot) are triggered, the waiting time for opening in the opening / closing execution mode is greatly different from the case when other game results are triggered. Also good.

  After the process of S367, an opening command is set (S368), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13). The opening command set in S367 includes information on the game result that triggered the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode. In addition, the opening command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 117 in S201 in the main process (see FIG. 13). When receiving the opening command, the effect control device 117 determines an effect pattern according to the game result that triggered the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S361 that the closed execution mode is in effect (S361: Yes), a specific winning opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S370). Details of the specific prize opening opening / closing process (S370) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After completion of the specific winning opening / closing process (S370), it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0” (S371), and the value of the round number counter is “0”. If it is determined that it is not (S371: No), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round number counter is “0” (S371: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-releases counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0” (S37: Yes). S372).

  In S372, when it is determined that the value of the number-of-releases counter is not “0” (S372: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number-of-releases counter is “0” (S372: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of a special figure control counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0”. (S373). That is, if both the round number counter value and the release count counter value are “0”, it is determined in S373 whether or not the special figure control counter value is “0”.

  In S373, when it is determined that the value of the special figure control counter is not “0” (S373: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, when it is determined in S373 that the value of the special figure control counter is “0” (S373: Yes), an opening / closing execution mode end process for ending the opening / closing execution mode is executed (S374). Details of the opening / closing execution mode end process (S374) will be described later with reference to FIG. After execution of the opening / closing execution mode end process (S374), this process ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13).

  Next, the specific winning opening opening / closing process (S370) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the specific winning opening / closing process (S370) executed in the game state transition process (see FIG. 17).

  In this specific winning opening / closing process (S370), first, it is determined whether or not the specific winning opening 65a is being opened (S421). When it is determined that the specific winning opening 65a is not open (that is, when it is closed), it is determined whether or not the value of the open count counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0”. (S422). In S422, when it is determined that the value of the opening number counter is “0” (S422: Yes), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S422 that the value of the number-of-opening counter is not “0” (S422: No), it is determined whether or not the value of a special figure control counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0”. (S423). In S423, when it is determined that the value of the special figure control counter is not “0” (S423: No), this process ends. In S423, when it is determined that the value of the special figure control counter is “0” (S423: Yes), a specific winning opening releasing process for shifting the specific winning opening 65a to the open state is executed (S424). Exit.

  In addition, when the opening / closing execution mode is being performed (S361: Yes), the specific winning opening 35a is being closed (S421: No), and the value of the number-of-opening counter is “0” (S422: YES) , Means waiting for ending. On the other hand, in the open / close execution mode (S361: Yes), the specific winning opening 65a is closed (S421: No), and the value of the number-of-opening counter is not “0” (S422: No). When the value of the figure control counter is not “0” (S423: No), it means that it is during the waiting time for opening, or the waiting time from when the specific winning opening 65a is closed until it is opened again. means.

  If it is determined in S421 that the specific winning opening 65a is being opened (S421: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of a special figure control counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 is “0” (S421: Yes). S425). In S425, by determining whether or not the value of the special figure control counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed with respect to the opening of the current specific winning opening 65a.

  In S425, when it is determined that the value of the special figure control counter is not “0” (S425: No), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the specific winning opening 65a (S426). In S426, when it is determined that the game ball has not won the specific winning opening 65a (S426: No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S426 that the game ball has won the specific winning opening 65a (S426: No), 1 is subtracted from the winning number counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 (S427), and the winning number counter It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (S428).

  In S428, when it is determined that the value of the winning number counter is not “0” (S428: No), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning number counter is “0” (S428: Yes), a closing execution process for shifting the open specific winning opening 65a to the closed state is executed (S429). After the process of S429, 1 is subtracted from the number-of-releases counter (S430).

  After the process of S430, it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that is being executed this time is special (S431). If it is determined in S431 that there is no special deviation (S431: No), a round end command is set (S432). The round end command set in S432 is transmitted to the effect control device 117 in S201 in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 recognizes that the round game has ended by receiving the round end command. Next, 1 is subtracted from a round number counter (not shown) in the RAM 203 (S433).

After the processing of S433, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter is “0” (S
434). In S434, when it is determined that the value of the round number counter is not “0” (S434: Yes), S435 and S436 are set in order to set the number of opening of the specific winning opening 65a and the upper limit winning number in the next round game. Run. Specifically, “15” is set in the number-of-opens counter (S435), and “9” is set in the winning number counter (S436).

  After the process of S436, “750” is set in the special figure control counter (S437), and this process is terminated. The value (750) set in the special figure control counter in S437 is a numerical value for the round start waiting time between successive round games. The special figure control counter is decremented by 1 every 2 msec, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21), so in S437, 1.5 sec is set as the round start waiting time between consecutive round games. Is done. Note that the value set in the special control counter for the round start waiting time is independent of the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition to the round number regulation mode and regardless of the progress of the round number regulation mode. Are the same.

  If it is determined in S431 that the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that is being executed this time is a special departure (S431: Yes), or the value of the round number counter is “0” in S434. Is determined (S434: Yes), “3000” is set as the ending waiting time (waiting period) in the special figure control counter (S445). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the waiting time for ending is 6 sec longer than the waiting time for opening. Note that the standby time is not limited to 6 seconds, and an appropriate value can be adopted.

  When the opening / closing execution mode ends, regardless of the type of game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode, the waiting time for ending is set in S445. Therefore, the waiting time for ending is the same in any type of opening / closing execution mode. Note that the waiting time for ending in the opening / closing execution mode is not limited to the same regardless of the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode, and is configured so as to differ to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Also good. Alternatively, when some game results (for example, the most favorable jackpot) are triggered, the waiting time for ending in the opening / closing execution mode is greatly different from the case when other game results are triggered. Also good.

  After the process of S445, an ending command is set (S446), and this process ends. The ending command set in S446 is transmitted to the effect control device 117 in S201 in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 recognizes that the opening / closing execution mode has ended by receiving the ending command.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S425 that the special figure control counter is “0” (S425: Yes), a closing execution process is executed (S438). The contents of the closing execution process executed in S438 are the same as the closing execution process in S429 described above. Next, 1 is subtracted from the opening number counter (S439).

  After the process of S439, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-releases counter is “0” (S440). In S440, when it is determined that the value of the opening number counter is “0” (S440: No), the process proceeds to S437, and “750” is set in the special figure control counter. After determining No in S440, the value (750) set in the special figure control counter in S437 is the waiting time for opening until the variable winning device 65 changes from the open state to the closed state, and then to the open state again. It is a numerical value for. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the value set to 1.5 sec as the opening standby time is independent of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode. It is the same regardless of the progress. Further, the numerical value for the waiting time for opening is the same as the numerical value for the waiting time for starting round between consecutive round games. Thereby, it becomes possible to always make the opening waiting time constant when the variable winning device 65 is continuously opened and closed.

  In S440, when it is determined that the value of the number-of-opening counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that is currently executed is a special outage. (S441). If it is determined in S441 that the game is not specially missed (S441: No), the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that is currently being executed is a jackpot result. Set (S412). After the processing of S412, 1 is subtracted from the round number counter (S443). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter is “0” (S442). If it is determined in S422 that the value of the round number counter is not “0” (S442: No), the process proceeds to S434. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round number counter is “0” (S442: Yes), the process proceeds to S445.

  Including the above-described specific winning opening opening / closing process (S370), the game state transition process proceeds as in S361 to S5370, whereby the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the game result that triggered the transition is executed. . In this case, in the opening / closing execution mode (second opening / closing execution mode) triggered by any of the non-explicit high probability winning, the explicit high probability winning, and the special deviation, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 65 is substantially the same. On the other hand, in the opening / closing execution mode (first opening / closing execution mode) triggered by either the most advantageous jackpot or the low probability jackpot, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 65 is substantially the same. In this case, the variable winning device 65 is controlled in the first opening / closing execution mode with an opening / closing pattern different from any of the second opening / closing execution modes.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the specific winning opening opening process (S424) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the specific winning opening opening process (S424) executed in the specific winning opening opening / closing process (see FIG. 18).

  In the specific winning award opening process (S424), first, it is determined whether or not the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is an implicit high probability winning (S461). In S461, when it is determined that the game result is an implicit high probability winning (S461: Yes), the process proceeds to S464.

  In S461, when it is determined that the game result is not an implicit high probability win (S461: No), it is determined whether or not the game result is an explicit high probability win (S462). In S462, when it is determined that the game result is an explicit high probability hit (S462: Yes), the process proceeds to S464.

  In S462, when it is determined that the game result is not an explicit high probability win (S462: No), it is determined whether or not the game result is special out (S463). In S463, when it is determined that the game result is specially out (S463: Yes), the process proceeds to S464.

  In S464, “300” is set in a special figure control timer (not shown) in the RAM 203 (S464). Since the value set in the special figure control timer is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) is executed as described above, the release time set in S464 is 0.6 sec. After the process of S464, an opening execution process for shifting the closed specific winning opening 65a to the open state is executed (S465).

  After the process of S465, it is determined whether or not the opening of the specific winning opening 65a this time is due to the start of a new round game in the round number regulation mode (S466). In S466, when it is determined that the opening of the specific winning opening 65a this time is due to the start of a new round game (S466: Yes), a round start command is set (S467), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening of the specific winning opening 65a this time is not due to the start of a new round game (S466: No), the process of S467 is skipped and the process is terminated. The round start command set in S467 is transmitted to the effect control device 117 in S201 in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 recognizes that a round game is newly started by receiving a round start command.

  On the other hand, in S463, when it is determined that the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that is being executed this time is not a special departure (S463: No), “14500” is set in the special figure control timer ( S468), the process proceeds to S465. Since the special figure control counter is decremented by 1 every 2 msec which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21), the release time set in S468 is 29 sec.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a single opening mode of the variable winning device 65 is set in a plurality of types with different opening times from when the specific winning opening 65a is opened until it is closed. . Specifically, a long-time mode (long-term mode) set to 29 sec, which is the longest open time, and a short-time mode (short-term mode) set to 0.6 sec, which is the shortest open time, Is set. More specifically, the opening / closing pattern of the specific winning opening 65a for the non-explicit high probability hit, the explicit high probability hit, and the special out of the game results that have been triggered by the transition to the open / close execution mode being executed this time. As a short time mode is set. On the other hand, a long-time mode is set as the opening / closing pattern of the specific winning opening 65a for the most advantageous big hit and the low probability big hit.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in a situation where the operation handle 51 is operated by the player, the ball is fired so that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec. Is controlled. In addition, the upper limit number of end conditions is set to 9 for round games, and the upper limit number of end conditions is also set to 9 in the open / close number regulation mode. In such a case, in the long-time mode of the one-time release mode of the variable winning device 65, a longer time than the product of the launch period of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game or the open / closed number regulation mode. The opening duration is set. On the other hand, in the short time mode, a time shorter than the product of the launch period of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game or the open / closed number regulation mode, more specifically, a time shorter than the launch period of the game ball is released. The duration is set. Therefore, when the variable winning device 65 is opened once in a long-time manner, a winning for the upper limit number in one round game or opening / closing number regulation mode occurs for the specific winning opening 65a. If the variable winning device 65 is opened once in a short time mode, the ball will not win the specific winning opening 65a, or even if the ball wins, it will be about one. It is expected.

  Next, the opening / closing execution mode end process (S374) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the opening / closing execution mode end process (S374) executed in the game state transition process (see FIG. 17).

  In the opening / closing execution mode ending process (S374), first, it is determined whether or not the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is a low likelihood winning (S481). If it is determined in S481 that the game result is a low likelihood winning (S481: Yes), a high probability mode flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to OFF (S482). Note that the high probability mode flag (not shown) is a flag indicating whether or not the winning / raising lottery mode is the high probability mode. When the lottery mode flag is set to ON, the high probability mode flag indicates the high probability mode. On the other hand, when the high probability mode flag is set to OFF, it indicates the normal probability mode.

  After the processing of S482, a high frequency support flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to ON (S483). The high-frequency support flag (not shown) is a flag indicating whether or not the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. When the support mode is set to ON, the high-frequency support flag indicates the high-frequency support mode. On the other hand, when the high frequency support flag is set to OFF, it indicates that the low frequency support mode is set.

  After the processing of S483, “100” is set to a high frequency period counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 (S484). The high frequency period counter (not shown) is a counter that counts the duration of the high frequency support mode. The value set in the high frequency period counter is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed. Therefore, in S <b> 483, “100” is set in the high frequency period counter indicates that the upper limit (end reference number) of the high frequency support mode is set to 100 fluctuation times.

  After the process of S484, the number limit flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to ON (S485), and this process ends. The number limit flag (not shown) is a flag indicating whether or not an upper limit is set for the duration of the high frequency support mode. If the frequency limit flag is set to ON, it indicates that the upper limit is set for the duration of the frequent support mode. If the flag is set to OFF, the frequent support mode Indicates that there is no limit on the duration (no limit). The count limit flag set to ON is set to OFF when the change display of the end reference count set in the high frequency period counter is executed.

  Therefore, if the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is a low likelihood hit, the high-frequency support mode is continued over the number of 100 variation times that is the end reference number, and the variation display Is executed 100 times, both the high frequency support flag and the frequency limit flag are set to OFF, and the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode. Although the detailed description is omitted, the process is executed in the electric combination support process (S206) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S481 that the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is not a low likelihood winning (S481: No), whether or not the gaming result is the most advantageous big hit. Is determined (S486). In S486, when it is determined that the game result is the most advantageous jackpot (S486: Yes), the process proceeds to S488.

  When it is determined in S486 that the game result is not the most advantageous big hit (S486: No), it is determined whether or not the game result is an explicit high probability win (S487). In S487, when it is determined that the game result is an explicit high probability hit (S487: Yes), the process proceeds to S488.

  In S488, the high frequency support flag is set to ON (S488). As a result, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. Next, the number limit flag is set to OFF (S489). When the high frequency support flag is set on and the number limit flag is set off, the high frequency support mode is continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result.

  After the processing of S489, the high probability flag is set to ON (S490). As a result, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode. This high probability mode is continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result. Therefore, if the game result triggered by the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is the most advantageous big win or explicit high probability big win, the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the support mode is high. Set to frequency support mode.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S487 that the game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is not an explicit high probability win (S487: No), the game result is an implicit high probability win. It is determined whether or not (S491). In S491, when it is determined that the game result is not an implicit high probability winning (S491: No), that is, when the game result is extraordinary, the process is terminated.

  In S491, when it is determined that the game result is an implicit high probability winning (S491: Yes), it is determined whether the high-frequency support flag is set to ON (S492). In S492, when it is determined that the high frequency support flag is set to ON (S492: Yes), the process proceeds to S489. On the other hand, if it is determined in S492 that the high frequency support flag is set to off (S492: No), the high probability mode flag is set to on (S493), and this process is terminated. Therefore, if the game result that triggers the transition to the opening / closing execution mode executed this time is an unspecified high-probability jackpot, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the previous support mode continues. Is done. The high probability mode is continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result.

  As described above, when the game result indicated by the stop display after the variable display is the most advantageous big win or the explicit high probability big win, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) regardless of the state during the variable display. The game state is a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode. These high probability mode and high frequency support mode are continued until at least one jackpot is stopped and displayed as a game result. In this case, after the opening / closing execution mode, an image that clearly indicates the high probability mode is displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, in the case where the game result indicated by the stop display after the variable display is an implicit high probability win, and the state during the variable display is the high-frequency support mode, the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) After completion of the game, the game state is shifted to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. These high probability mode and high frequency support mode are continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result. In this case, after the opening / closing execution mode, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 An image clearly indicating the high probability mode is displayed.

  In addition, when the game result indicated by the stop display after the variable display is an implicit high probability win, and the state during the variable display is the low frequency support mode, the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) After completion of the game, the game state is shifted to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode. These high probability mode and low frequency support mode are continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result. In this case, after the opening / closing execution mode, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 The image clearly indicating the high probability mode is not displayed.

  In addition, when the game result indicated by the stop display after the variable display is a low probability winning, the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) ends regardless of the state during the variable display. And it shifts to the gaming state which is the high frequency support mode. In this case, the low probability mode is continued until at least one of the jackpots is stopped and displayed as a game result. On the other hand, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the variable display is executed 100 times without the jackpot being stopped and displayed as a game result. Note that after the opening / closing execution mode, an image clearly indicating the low probability mode is displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer 203b in the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. Are stored in the corresponding area of the counter buffer 203b in the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, , 619, 15, 238, 250), respectively, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer 203b in the RAM 203.

  Thereafter, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning at the first entrance 64 (S504), a firing control process is performed (S506), and this process is terminated. The start winning process (S504) will be described later with reference to FIG. After the start winning process (S504) is executed, the second winning entry winning process is executed (S505). In the second entrance entrance winning process (S505), when the ball has won 67 (through gate), the number of holds stored in the electronic role holding area 203d is the upper limit number (for example, “4”). ), The value of the second per-random number counter C4 updated in S103 is stored in the electronic role reservation area 203d. Moreover, the process for lighting the 2nd symbol holding | maintenance lamp 84 corresponding to the number of holding | maintenance is performed with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 177. FIG.

  Here, the start winning process (S504) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the special figure holding ball number N of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602).

  At this time, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of special figure holding balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the first per-random number counter C1 and the first per-type updated in step S503 The values of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

  Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (not shown), that is, the special figure holding ball number N (S604), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball number counter after the addition is issued. Setting is made (S605). The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). Upon receiving the hold number command, the effect control device 117 turns on the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (the number N of special figure holding balls), the LED (not shown) for displaying the number of holdings in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on, and a new holding number is obtained. Displayed according to the lighting state (S606), the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number of reserved special figure balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No) ), S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the occurrence information of the power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 by the execution of the NMI interruption process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 33, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. As processing of the MPU 271, startup processing activated upon power-on, main processing executed after the startup processing, and commands executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. Roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002). This power-on notification process (S1002) is a notification for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. This is performed by the decoration units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

  After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is displayed. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 276 (S1003). Then, using the effect data, an initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1004).

  Next, the power supply provided in the RAM 273 indicates whether the current startup process is executed because the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process (see S1107 in FIG. 25) described later. It is determined whether or not a disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, when the production control device 117 receives the power-off command from the main control device 110, it stores the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command has been received in the RAM 273. Then, power-off processing (see S1107 in FIG. 25) is executed. The power-off process in progress flag is turned on before the power-off process and turned off after the power-off process is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. It should be noted that data in the RAM 273 is lost during the execution of the power-off process or when the power supply is completely shut down after the completion of the execution. In this case, the power-off process flag is turned off.

  More specifically, the case where the power-off process in progress flag is off is a case where the current startup process is executed after one of the following three states is entered. The first state is a state where the power supply is completely shut off. When the power is completely shut down, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  As a second state, a power interruption process (see S1107 in FIG. 25) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power supply was not interrupted and returned to normal, and then the power interruption process was completed. This is a state where the MPU 271 is reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  The third state is a state in which only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. In other words, if the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is held while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Is done.

  If the current startup process is executed after any of the three states described above, that is, if the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), whether or not the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed is determined. Confirm (S1006). Note that whether or not the data has been destroyed is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power cut-off process (see S1107 in FIG. 25) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. However, the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power cut-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1010.

  In the processing of S1005, when the power-off processing flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off processing (see S1107 in FIG. 22) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. In this case, the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing the power-off process. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. Determine. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  If an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1017), and the power is shut off. Loop endlessly. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 is normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data Is set (S1009). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273.

  After the process of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1010). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1107 in FIG. 25) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off. Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117. (S1011) After setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), the interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). Or the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power-off flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110). In this case, data in the RAM 273 is held.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is turned off (S1010: No), the process of S1011 that is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1012. Is set (S1012), and interrupt permission is set (S1013).

  Next, the normal screen flag 273a is set to ON (S1014), the expected screen flag 273b is set to OFF (S1015), the confirmed screen flag 273c is set to OFF (S1016), and the process proceeds to main processing. In other words, by executing the processes of S1014 to S1016 before shifting to the main process, the first screen after power-on to the pachinko machine 10 is set to the normal screen.

  Note that when the power-off flag is turned off, the clearing process of S1011 is skipped because only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the production control device 117 can be continued by saving the work area data without clearing it. In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as voice output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 24) of the above-described effect control device 117, and thereafter repeatedly. It is a process to be executed.

  In the main processing, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. If 1 ms or more has elapsed since then (S1101: Yes), an audio lamp effect process, which is a process of executing various lamp lighting control, audio output control, and the like, is executed (S1102), and the process proceeds to S1103. . Details of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if 1 ms has not yet elapsed from the previous determination as a result of the determination in S1101 (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1103. Note that when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1101, the audio lamp effect process (S1102) is skipped in the audio lamp effect process (S1102). This is because it is not necessary to execute lamp lighting control and audio output control with a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

  In the processing of S1103, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1103 was executed last time) (S1103). At this time, when 20 ms or more have elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect and a moving image (image) corresponding to the jackpot effect are displayed in the third symbol display. A display effect process, which is a process for displaying on the device (LCD) 81, is executed (S1104), and the process proceeds to S1105. Details of the display effect process (S1104) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1103, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: No), the process of S1104 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1105. It should be noted that the display effect process (S1104) is skipped when the display effect process (S1104) has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1103 because the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is skipped. This is because it is not necessary to execute such a process with a cycle shorter than 20 ms because the image to be displayed is updated according to the variation time.

  In the processing of S1105, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power-off is stored in the RAM 273 (S1105). The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from main controller 110. If it is determined by the processing in S1105 that the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1105: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1107), and the power interruption processing is performed. Execute (S1108). After executing the power-off process (S1108), the power-off process flag is turned off (S1109), and then the process is looped infinitely.

  In the power-off process of S1108, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81. Turn off the output. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. Each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output from being performed. The player should not be confused by abnormal display or abnormal audio output. Because.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1105, if the information on the occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1105: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 of the startup process (see FIG. 24) is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1105 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the process of S1106 (S1106: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, since it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and the process is in an infinite loop, the display effect process (S1104) is not executed, and thereafter, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed. Thus, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and can call a hall clerk or the like to request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is good also as what performs notification of RAM destruction.

  Next, the above-described audio lamp effect process (S1102) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an audio lamp effect process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 117.

  In the sound lamp effect process (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be in the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1244 described later. (S1241).

  After the process of S1241, a customer waiting effect process (S1242) is executed. In the customer waiting effect process (S1242), when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc.) has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, the display on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed as a customer waiting effect. Set to switch to.

  The “customer waiting effect” is a display effect (for example, a title) that is displayed on the 3rd pattern gaming device 81 when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined period of time, and is displayed on the third figure gaming device 81. Display and demo display). The time when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player can be measured by, for example, a period during which neither the variable display nor the big hit effect is executed, or a period during which the touch sensor (not shown) of the operation handle 51 is not detected. Such a period (a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player) may be timed by the effect control device 117 or may be timed by the main control device 110 and reported to the effect control device 117 by a command. .

  After executing the customer waiting effect process (S1242), the frame button input monitoring / effect process is executed (S1243). In this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1243), the input from the frame button 22 operated (pressed) by the player to enhance the production effect is monitored, and the signal inputted from the frame button 22 is changed from low to high. This is a process of setting to perform an effect corresponding to the case of switching to (when the frame button 22 is operated from the non-operation state). For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. Set to change to a production that you can have. Further, the frame button 22 may be a determination button for selecting one reach effect among a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not provided on the pachinko machine, the process of S1243 can be omitted.

  After executing the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1243), the lamp editing process is executed (S1244), and the sound editing / output process is executed (S1245). In the lamp editing process (S1243), the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamps 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process (S1245), the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting. .

  After the process of S1244, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1246), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1246), based on the variation pattern command transmitted and received from the main control device 110, a time synchronized with the time required for the variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1246), the lamp editing process in S1244 and the sound editing / output process in S1245 are executed.

  Next, the display effect process (S1104) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 117.

  In the display effect process (S1104), it is first determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect (S1221). If the opening / closing execution mode is in effect (S1221: Yes), the effect execution process in the opening / closing execution mode is executed ( S1237), the display effect process (S1104) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 25). In the opening / closing execution mode effect execution process, effect data corresponding to the effect in the opening / closing execution mode set according to the lottery result indicated by the type command received from the main control device 110 is read from the character ROM 275, and the predetermined data in the video RAM 276 is read. By writing in the area, the image of the jackpot effect is updated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the process of S1221 (S1221: No), it is determined whether or not the 3rd symbol display device 81 is executing the variation display of the 3rd symbol (that is, whether or not it is varying). (S1222). At this time, if not changing (S1222: No), it is determined whether a change start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is on (S1223).

  The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of variation display of the third symbol, and when it is determined in S1223 that the variation start flag is on, the variation display of the third symbol is started. . This variation start flag is set to ON when a variation pattern command transmitted from main controller 110 is received (see FIG. 30), and is set to OFF when starting the variation display of the third symbol.

  If the result of determination in S1223 is that the variation start flag is off (S1223: No), each display process is executed (S1238). In addition, in each display process, it is display processes, such as a waiting-for-customer effect etc. which are performed when the predetermined time passes when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, for example. After each display process (S1238) is executed, the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1223 is that the variation start flag is on (S1223: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1224), and the variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. An initial value is set (S1225). Note that a variation time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation display of the third symbol. The initial value set in the variation time counter in S1225 is the time obtained from the variation time of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition / subtraction command.

  After the processing of S1225, when an expected screen satisfying a predetermined condition is being displayed, the expected screen is changed to a normal screen having a lower latent expectation degree (expectation degree that the non-explicit high probability hit is selected). A falling lottery process for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to fall is executed (S1226). Details of the falling lottery process (S1226) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the falling lottery process (S1226), it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the variation time (S1227). On the other hand, if the result of determination by the processing of S1222 is that the variation display of the third symbol is being executed (during variation) (S1222: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter (S1239), and the processing of S1227 It shifts to and it is determined whether it is within the fluctuation time.

  If the result of determination in S1227 is that it is within the variation time (S1227: Yes), variation display processing for performing symbol variation display is executed (S1228). Details of the variable display process (S1228) will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the variable display process (S1228), the screen lottery counter 273j and the falling lottery counter 273k are updated (S1229, S1230), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation time counter is 0, that is, if the fluctuation time has ended (S1227: No) as a result of the determination by the processing of S1226, the setting is made based on the type command received from main controller 110. The stopped symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1231). After the process of S1231, it is determined whether or not the release flag 273g is on (S1232). If the release flag 273g is off (S1232: No), the process proceeds to S1229.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1232 that the release flag 273g is on (S1232: Yes), it is time to return the screen to the normal screen, so the normal screen flag 273a is set to on (S1233). Next, the expected screen flag 273b is set to OFF (S1234), and the confirmed screen flag 273c is set to OFF (S1235). After the process of S1235, the release flag 273g is set to OFF (S1236), and the process proceeds to S1229.

  Next, the above-described falling lottery process (S1226) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the falling lottery process (S1226) executed in the display effect process (S1104).

  In the falling lottery process (S1226), first, it is determined whether or not the first lottery target flag 273e is on (S1301). At this time, if the first lottery target flag 273e is on (S1301: Yes), the falling lottery table Tb1 is read (S1302), and the process proceeds to S1303.

  In S1301, if the first lottery object flag 273e is off (S1303: No), it is determined whether or not the second lottery object flag 273f is on (S1310). If the second lottery object flag 273f is on in S1310 (S1310: Yes), the falling lottery table Tb2 is read (S1310), and the process proceeds to S1303.

  In S1303, referring to the fallen lottery tables Tb1 and Tb2 read out, the lottery result corresponding to the value of the fallen lottery counter 273k at that time is determined (S1303). After the processing of S1303, it is determined whether the lottery result is an expected screen (S1304).

  In S1304, when the lottery result is not the expected screen, that is, when the lottery result by the falling lottery is the normal screen (S1304: No), the normal screen flag 273a is set to ON (S1305), and the expected screen flag 273b is turned OFF. (S1306), and the process proceeds to S1307. By the processing of S1305 and S1306, the screen falls (downgrades) from the expected screen to a normal screen with a low latent expectation.

  On the other hand, if it is an expected screen in S1304 (S1304: Yes), the process of S1305 and S1306 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1307. In such a case, the screen remains the expected screen.

  In S1310, if the second lottery target flag 273f is off (S1310: No), it is not a situation where the falling lottery is executed. In this case, the process also proceeds to S1307.

  In S1307, it is determined whether or not the release flag 273g is on (S1307). If the release flag 273g is on (S1307: Yes), the first lottery object flag 273e and the second lottery object flag 273f are set to off (S1308, S1309), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the release flag 273g is off in S1307, the process is terminated as it is.

  Next, the above-described variation display process (S1228) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the variable display process (S1228) executed in the display effect process (S1104).

  In the variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a variation start timing (S1321). If it is the fluctuation start timing in S1321 (S1321: Yes), it is determined whether or not the expected screen flag 273b is on (S1322). At this time, if the expected screen flag 273b is on (S1322: Yes), the display of the expected telop 81a1 is set (S1323), and the process proceeds to S1324. Thereby, in the variable display started from now on, the expected telop 81a1 with the text “Hot?” Is displayed in the telop in the area 81a on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the screen becomes the expected screen.

  If the expected screen flag 273b is off in S1322 (S1322: No), it is determined whether or not the confirmed screen flag 273c is on (S1325). At this time, if the confirmation screen flag 273c is on (S1325: Yes), the display of the confirmation telop 81a2 is set (S1326), and the process proceeds to S1324. Thereby, in the variable display started from now on, the confirmed telop 81a2 with the text “probability changed!” Is displayed as a telop in the area 81a on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the screen becomes a confirmed screen.

  On the other hand, if the confirmation screen flag 273b is OFF in S1325 (S1325: No), the process proceeds to S1324. In this case, in the variable display started from now on, nothing is displayed in the area 81a in the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the screen becomes a normal screen.

  In S1324, based on the effect pattern determined in the change effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 31), the change display image is set according to the value of the change time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 ( S1324), the process is terminated.

  In S1321, the process of S1324 is executed even when the fluctuation start timing is not reached (S1321: No). If the telop 81a1 or 81a2 is set in S1323 or S1326 when starting the variable display during execution, the set telop display is repeatedly displayed at a predetermined interval.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is an interrupt process that is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main controller 110 are received.

  In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (S1401). At this time, if a variation pattern command has not been received (S1401: No), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, when a variation pattern command is received (S1401: Yes), a variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set to ON (S1404), and the variation time is calculated from the received variation pattern command. Extract (S1405), and the process proceeds to S1402.

  In S1402, it is determined whether a type command has been received (S1402). At this time, if the type command has not been received (S1402: No), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when the type command is received (S1402: Yes), the lottery result (unspecified high probability hit, explicit high likelihood hit, most advantageous big hit, low likelihood hit, special loss, normal loss) is received from the received type command. Extraction is performed (S1406), and a stop symbol (stop symbol of the third symbol) corresponding to the extracted lottery result is determined (S1407). Next, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern is executed (S1408), and the process proceeds to S1403. The details of the variation effect pattern determination process (S1408) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S1403, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1403). At this time, if no other command has been received (S1403: No), the command reception interrupt process is terminated. On the other hand, if another command is received (S1403: Yes), processing according to the other command is executed (S1409), and this command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In addition, as processing according to other commands (S1409), for example, when a hold number command is received, the lighting state of the special figure hold lamp 85 is changed to a state according to the received hold number command. When an opening command is received, there is a case where an effect pattern is determined in accordance with the game result that triggered the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the above-described variation effect pattern determination process (S1408) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation effect pattern determination process (S1408) executed in the above-described command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 30).

  In the variation effect pattern determination process, first, a flag setting process for setting various flags such as the screen lottery flag 273d is executed according to the lottery result extracted from the type command (S1501). Details of the flag setting process (S1501) will be described later with reference to FIG. After execution of the flag setting process (S1501), an effect pattern is determined according to the variation time extracted from the variation pattern command and the lottery result extracted from the type command (S1502).

  After the processing of S1502, it is determined whether or not the screen lottery flag 273d is on (S1503). In S1503, if the screen lottery flag 273d is on (S1503: Yes), screen lottery processing for performing screen lottery is executed (S1504), and the process proceeds to S1505. Details of the screen lottery process (S1504) will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if the screen lottery flag 273d is off in S1503 (S1503: No), the process proceeds to S1505 without performing the screen lottery process (S1504).

  In S1505, it is determined whether or not the expected screen flag 273b is on (S1505). At this time, if the expected screen flag 273b is off (S1505: No), the process proceeds to S1508.

  If the expected screen flag 273b is on in S1505 (S1505: Yes), it is determined whether or not the implicit flag 273h is on (S1506). At this time, when the implicit flag 273h is on (S1506: Yes), an expectation screen based on the fact that the lottery result in the main control device 110 is an implicit high probability win (that is, an expectation screen of the first condition) In such a case, the first lottery object flag 273e is set to ON (S1507), and the process proceeds to S1508.

  In S1506, when the implicit flag 273h is off (S1506: No), it is determined whether or not the special out flag 273j is on (S1510). At this time, when the special out flag 273j is on (S1510: Yes), an expectation screen based on the fact that the lottery result in the main controller 110 is special out (that is, an expectation screen of the second condition) is set. In such a case, the second lottery object flag 273f is set to ON (S1511), and the process proceeds to S1508.

  If the special departure flag is OFF in S1510 (S1510: No), neither the first condition expectation screen nor the second condition expectation screen is set. In such a case, the process proceeds to S1508. In S1508, the implicit flag 273h is set to OFF (S1508). Next, the special out flag is set to OFF (S1509), and this process ends.

  Next, the flag setting process (S1501) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a flag setting process (S1501) executed in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 31).

  In the flag setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the lottery result extracted from the type command is an implicit high probability hit (S1601). At this time, if it is an implicit high probability hit (S1601: Yes), the implicit flag 273h is set to ON (S1602), the screen lottery flag 273d is set to ON (S1603), and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S1601 that the lottery result extracted from the type command is not an explicit high probability (S1601: No), it is determined whether or not it is a special loss (S1604). At this time, if it is special out (S1604: Yes), the special out flag 273i is set to on (S1605), the screen lottery flag 273d is set to on (S1605), and this processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in S1604 that the lottery result extracted from the type command is not specially missed (S1604: No), it is determined whether or not it is normally missed (S1606). At this time, when a big hit other than the non-explicit high probability big win (explicit high big hit, most advantageous big win, low big hit) is selected (S1606: No), the first lottery target flag 273e is turned off. (S1607), the second lottery object flag 273f is set to OFF (S1608), the release flag 273g is set to OFF (S1609), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the lottery result extracted from the type command is not normal in S1606 (S1606: Yes), this process ends.

  Therefore, according to the flag setting process (S1501) described above, the screen lottery flag 273d is set to ON when the lottery result extracted from the type command is an unspecified high probability hit or special loss. In addition, when the lottery result extracted from the type command is a big hit other than the non-explicit high probability big hit, the first lottery target flag 273e, the second lottery target flag 273f, and the release flag 273g are all turned off. Is set.

  Next, the screen lottery process (S1504) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a screen lottery process (S1504) executed in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 31).

  In the screen lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal screen flag 273a is on (S1621). At this time, if the normal screen flag 273a is on (S1621: Yes), it is determined whether or not the implicit flag 273h is on (S1622). In S1622, if the unspecified flag 273h is on (S1622: Yes), the screen lottery table TaA1 is read (S1623), and the process proceeds to S1624.

  In S1622, if the unspecified flag 273h is off (S1622: No), it is determined whether or not the special off flag 273i is on (S1635). In S1635, if the special out flag 273i is on (S1635: Yes), the screen lottery table TaA2 is read, and the process proceeds to S1624.

  On the other hand, if the special removal flag 273i is OFF in S1635 (S1635: No), the process proceeds to S1624. In S1621, when the normal screen flag 273a is off (S1621: No), the process proceeds to S1624.

  In S1624, it is determined whether or not the first lottery object flag 273e is on, that is, whether or not the first condition is an expected screen (S1624). At this time, if the first lottery object flag 273e is on (S1624: Yes), it is determined whether or not the implicit flag 273h is on (S1625). In S1625, if the unspecified flag 273h is on (S1625: Yes), the screen lottery table TaB1 is read (S1626), and the process proceeds to S1627.

  In S1625, if the unspecified flag 273h is off (S1625: No), it is determined whether or not the special out flag 273i is on (S1637). If the special out flag 273i is on in S1637 (S1637: Yes), the screen lottery table TaB2 is read, and the process proceeds to S1627.

  On the other hand, if the special removal flag 273i is OFF in S1637 (S1637: No), the process proceeds to S1627. In S1624, when the first lottery target flag 273e is off (S1624: No), the process proceeds to S1627.

  In S1627, it is determined whether or not the second lottery target flag 273f is on, that is, whether or not the second condition expectation screen is displayed (S1627). At this time, if the second lottery target flag 273f is on (S1627: Yes), it is determined whether or not the unspecified flag 273h is on (S1628). If the unspecified flag 273h is on in S1628 (S1628: Yes), the screen lottery table TaC1 is read (S1629), and the process proceeds to S1630.

  In S1628, if the unspecified flag 273h is off (S1628: No), it is determined whether or not the special out flag 273i is on (S1639). If the special out flag 273i is on in S1639 (S1639: Yes), the screen lottery table TaC2 is read, and the process proceeds to S1630.

  On the other hand, if the special removal flag 273i is off in S1639 (S1639: No), the process proceeds to S1630. In S1627, when the second lottery object flag 273f is off (S1627: No), the process proceeds to S1630.

  In S1630, the screen lottery tables TaA1, TaA2, TaB1, TaB2, TaC1, and TaC2 that have been read out are referred to, and a screen corresponding to the value of the screen lottery counter 273j at that time is determined (S1330).

  After the processing of S1330, it is determined whether or not the determined screen is an expected screen (S1631). In S1631, if the determined screen is the expected screen (S1631: Yes), the normal screen flag 273a is set to off (S1632), the expected screen flag 273b is set to on (S1633), and the confirmed screen flag 273c is set. It is set to off (S1634), and this process ends. The screen is set to an expected screen by the processing of S1632 to S1634.

  On the other hand, if the determined screen is not the expected screen in S1631 (S1631: No), it is determined whether the determined screen is a confirmed screen (S1641). In S1641, if the determined screen is a confirmed screen (S1641: Yes), the normal screen flag 273a is set to off (S1642), the expected screen flag 273b is set to off (S1643), and the confirmed screen flag 273c is set. It is set to ON (S1644), and this process is terminated. The screen is set to the finalized screen by the processing of S1642 to S1644.

  In S1641, if the determined screen is not a confirmed screen (S1641: No), the determined screen is a normal screen. In this case, the normal screen flag 273a is set to ON (S1645), and an expected screen is displayed. The flag 273b is set to OFF (S1646), the confirmation screen flag 273c is set to OFF (S1647), and this process ends. The screen is set to the normal screen by the processing of S1645 to S1647.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in a state where the gaming machine displays a normal screen, an expected screen is displayed when a special outage is selected. The expected screen is a screen that can be displayed even when an implicit high probability jackpot is displayed on the normal screen, so compared to the normal screen, the expected latency (expectation that the implicit high probability jackpot has been selected) Degree) is a high screen. Therefore, since the special out-of-order is selected, the display can be switched to a display with a relatively high latent expectation, so that a player can have a sense of expectation. Originally, the special outage is a lottery with a very low value for the player because the opening mode of the specific winning opening 65a is a short-time mode and the winning / raising lottery mode does not shift from the normal probability mode to the high probability mode. It is a result. However, as described above, the special outage is an opportunity to display the expected screen, so that an added value is generated in the special outage, thereby improving the interest of the game due to the presence of the special outage.

  In addition, when the non-explicit high probability big hit is selected during the display of the expected screen of the second condition triggered by a special loss, a fixed screen with a higher latent expectation can be displayed at a predetermined rate. . Therefore, when a special loss occurs, it becomes possible to display a fixed display, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, so that an added value can be given to the special loss. At this time, when the implicit high probability hit is selected during the display of the expected screen of the second condition, the probability that the fixed screen is selected is selected as the implicit high probability hit during the normal screen display. In this case, it is set higher than the probability that the confirmation screen is selected. Therefore, a situation where it is easy to display the fixed display triggered by the special detachment can be added, and the added value of the special detachment can be further increased.

  In addition, during the display of the expected screen of the second condition, a falling lottery is performed every time the variable display is executed, and the screen falls to a normal screen with a lower probability of screen probability (demotion) with a predetermined probability. Is done. That is, even when the expectation screen (that is, the expectation screen of the second condition) is displayed based on the selection of the special deviation, the first probability (specifically, 1/30) Display latency expectation is reduced. As a result, when the latent expectation level by display increases, it can be reliably prevented that the latent expectation level does not decrease.

  On the other hand, during the display of the expected screen of the first condition, the falling lottery is performed every time the variable display is executed, and the latent probability of the screen is expected with the second probability (specifically, 1/50). It falls to a normal screen with a lower degree. That is, not only the expectation screen of the second condition triggered by the special losing but also the expectation screen of the first condition triggered by the implicit high probability big hit, the display latency expectation is lowered. It is possible to suppress the player from thinking that no expectation can be expected at all because the degree of display latency expectation is lowered, thereby reducing the interest of the game. In particular, since the second probability is lower than the first probability, the expectation may be lowered despite the transition to the high-accuracy mode based on the selection of the non-explicit high-precision jackpot. Can be suppressed.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 38. In the first embodiment, the second condition expectation screen (the expectation screen set based on the fact that the lottery result in the main controller 110 was specially missed) indicates an implicit high probability hit or special miss. A screen lottery is performed when a type command is received from the main control device 110. Instead, in the second embodiment, only after the type command indicating the special outage is received from the main controller 110 until the predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied, When a type command indicating special failure is received from the main control device 110, a screen lottery is performed. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 34 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment. The RAM 273 of the present embodiment includes the configuration (the normal screen flag 273a, the expected screen flag 273b, the confirmed screen flag 273c, the screen lottery flag 273d, the first lottery target flag 273e, the second configuration provided in the RAM 273 of the first embodiment. In addition to a lottery target flag 273f, a release flag 273g, an unspecified flag 273h, a special out flag 273i, a screen lottery counter 273j, and a falling lottery counter 273k), an active flag 273l and a period counter 273m are provided.

  The active flag 273l is a flag indicating whether or not the screen lottery is within a period after receiving the type command indicating special failure from the main controller 110. Specifically, the valid flag 273l indicates that it is within the valid period when it is set to ON (that is, “1”). On the other hand, when the valid flag 273l is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that it is outside the valid period. The active flag 273l is set to ON when the type command received from the main control device 110 indicates special failure, and is then set to OFF when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display is executed 30 times after receiving the type command indicating the special deviation from the main control device 110.

  The period counter 273m is a counter that counts a variable display after receiving a type command indicating a special deviation from the main control device 110. The period counter 273m functions as a counter that measures the timing at which the above-described active flag 273l is set to OFF. The period counter 273m is set to zero (cleared to zero) when a type command indicating a special outage is received from the main controller 110. Then, while the active flag 273l is set to ON, 1 is added every time the variable display is executed.

  The above-described valid flag 273l is initialized to be off every time the RAM 273 is initialized, such as when the power is turned on. The period counter 273m is initialized and set to zero (zero clear) every time the RAM 273 is initialized, such as when the power is turned on.

  Note that the second lottery target flag 273f of the present embodiment is based on the fact that the current screen is the expected screen of the second condition (the lottery result on the main controller 110 is specially off), as in the first embodiment. This is a flag indicating whether or not the expected screen is set), but the timing of turning on is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, after receiving the type command indicating special outage from the main control device 110, before the period counter 273m reaches 30, it is set to ON when an expected screen is selected by screen lottery.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the variation effect pattern determination process (S1408) of the second embodiment executed in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 30). In the variation effect pattern determination process of the second embodiment, S1510 in the first embodiment is changed to a different process.

  Specifically, in the first embodiment, it is determined in S1510 whether or not the special out flag 273j is on, but in the second embodiment, the active flag 273l is on as the processing of S2501 instead. It is determined whether or not (S2501).

  In S2501, when the valid flag 273l is on (S2501: Yes), the second lottery target flag 273f is set to on (S1511), the valid flag is set to off (S2502), and the process proceeds to S1508. Transition to processing. On the other hand, also in S2501, when the valid flag 273l is OFF (S2501: No), the process proceeds to S1508.

  In the variation effect pattern determination process of the second embodiment, after the process of S1509, a condition determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied after receiving a type command indicating a special deviation from the main controller 110. Is executed (S2503). Detailed processing of the condition determination processing (S2503) will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the condition determination process (S2503), this process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flag setting process (S1501) of the second embodiment executed in the above-described variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 35). In the flag setting process of the second embodiment, the process when the lottery result extracted from the type command is specially different is different from the first embodiment.

  Specifically, in S1604, if the lottery result extracted from the type command is special out (S1604: Yes), the special out flag 273i is set to ON (S1605). After the processing of S1605, the valid flag 273l is set to ON (S2601), and the period counter 273m is set to zero (S2602). After the process of S2602, the screen lottery flag 273d is set to ON (S1605), and this process ends.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the screen lottery process (S1504) of the second embodiment executed in the above-described variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 35). In the screen lottery process of the second embodiment, S1627 in the first embodiment is changed to a different process.

  Specifically, in the first embodiment, it is determined in S1627 whether or not the second lottery target flag 273f is on. In the second embodiment, the active flag 273l is turned on as the processing of S2621 that replaces it. It is determined whether or not (S2621).

  In S2621, if the valid flag 273l is on (S2621: Yes), it is determined whether or not the implicit flag 273h is on (S1628). If the unspecified flag 273h is on in S1628 (S1628: Yes), the screen lottery table TaC1 is read (S1629), and the process proceeds to S1630.

  In S1628, if the unspecified flag 273h is off (S1628: No), it is determined whether or not the special out flag 273i is on (S1639). If the special out flag 273i is on in S1639 (S1639: Yes), the screen lottery table TaC2 is read, and the process proceeds to S1630. On the other hand, if the active flag 273l is OFF in S2621, the process proceeds to S1630.

  That is, according to the screen lottery process (S1504) of the second embodiment, after receiving the type command indicating special outage from the main control device 110, until the variable display is executed 30 times, the unclear high accuracy is obtained. When the type command indicating the big hit is received from the main control device 110, the screen lottery based on the screen lottery table TaC1 is performed, and when the type command indicating the special loss is received from the main control device 110, the screen lottery table TaC2 Screen lottery based on

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the condition determination process (S2503) executed in the above-described variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 35). In the condition determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the valid flag 273l is on (S2661). At this time, if the valid flag 273l is off (S2661: No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S2661, when the valid flag 273l is on (S2661: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the period counter 273m (S2662), and it is determined whether or not the value of the period counter 273m is 30 or more. (S2663). At this time, if the value of the period counter 273m is less than 30, this process is terminated.

  In S2663, when the value of the period counter 273m is 30 or more (S2663: Yes), the valid flag 273l is set to OFF (S2664), and zero is set to the period counter 273m (S2665).

  After the processing of S2665, the normal screen flag 273a is set to ON (S2666), the expected screen flag 273b is set to OFF (S2667), the confirmed screen flag 273c is set to OFF (S2668), and this processing ends. . The screen is set to the normal screen by the processing of S2666 to S2668.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the special outage is selected (specifically, until 30 fluctuations have elapsed), it is not explicitly shown. When a high probability big hit is selected, a display (expectation screen or confirmation screen) having a relatively high latent expectation can be displayed. That is, it is possible to display a display with a relatively high latent expectation degree triggered by the special deviation. Thereby, it becomes possible to give a player a sense of expectation, and an added value can be given to a special outage.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, the numerical values given in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other numerical values can naturally be adopted.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which performs control of audio | voice output and lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by one control apparatus (namely, production control apparatus 117), It is good also as a structure which performs control of lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by a separate control apparatus.

  For example, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. It is also possible to connect to a device so that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device, and a display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device to the display control device.

  Further, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. In the configuration of connecting to the device, the display control means may be further connected to the main control device 110 to directly send commands and control signals from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

  Alternatively, a control device (display control device) that is controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (sound lamp control device) that controls sound output and lighting of various lamps is displayed control device. In this case, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device may be configured to instruct the sound lamp control device to control sound output or lighting of various lamps. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the probability that a fixed screen will be displayed during the display of the expectation screen set based on the non-explicit high probability (that is, the expectation screen of the 1st condition) is high. It was assumed that the case where an unspecified high probability hit was selected (60%) was higher than the case where a special outage was selected (50%). Instead of this, when the special condition is selected (for example, 60%), the probability of the confirmation screen being displayed during the display of the expectation screen of the first condition is selected as the non-explicit high probability hit. (For example, 50%). In such a case, since the possibility that the confirmation screen is displayed due to the special losing is increased, the added value of the special losing can be further increased. In addition, the probability that the confirmation screen is displayed during the display of the expected screen of the first condition may be the same when the special outage is selected and when the non-explicit high probability hit is selected. In such a case, it is possible to give an added value equivalent to that of an unspecified high probability jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when a special outage is selected during display of the normal screen, the transition to the expected screen is always performed. However, the normal screen is displayed with a predetermined probability. It is good also as a structure selected to remain. In addition, when the non-explicit high probability hit is selected during the display of the normal screen, it may be configured that the normal screen remains selected with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when a special deviation is selected during display of the normal screen, the confirmation screen is not displayed. However, the confirmation screen is selected with a predetermined probability. It is good also as a structure to be. In addition, when the confirmation screen is selected in response to a special deviation, the screen falls from the confirmation screen to the expected screen or the normal screen at every predetermined time (for example, every variable display) as in the above embodiment. It may be configured to perform a falling lottery. In addition, when a special deviation is selected during display of the normal screen, a screen with a latent expectation of 100% may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs a fall lottery in both the expectation screen of 1st conditions, and the expectation screen of 2nd conditions, However, a fall lottery is performed only with respect to the expectation screen of 2nd conditions, It is good also as a structure which performs a fall lottery only with respect to the expectation screen of 1st conditions. In the above embodiment, the falling lottery is not performed on the confirmation screen. However, the falling lottery may be performed on the confirmation screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the normal screen is set every time the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. However, the screen contents before power-off are backed up, and the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In such a case, the backed up screen content may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when the production control device 117 receives from the main control device 110 a type command indicating a jackpot other than the non-explicit high-precision jackpot, the presentation control device 117 displays the screen after the end of the variable display corresponding to the type command. However, the setting for returning to the normal screen may be performed before the start of the variable display or at the end of the open / close execution mode.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when a special outage is selected, the number of variable displays since the special outage is selected is adopted as a condition for defining the period for performing the screen lottery. The condition may be, for example, the time after a special outage is selected, the number of shots of a sphere, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the expected telop 81a1 or the confirmed telop 81a2 is displayed in the area 81a during the variable display. However, the display timing of the expected telop 81a1 or the confirmed telop 81a2 is not limited to during the variable display. It may be displayed during a waiting effect (during demonstration screen display) or during a round game.

  In the above embodiment, the expected screen or the confirmed screen is the screen on which the expected telop 81a1 or the confirmed telop 81a2 is displayed. However, the screen on which the effect corresponding to the latent expectation is displayed instead of the telop display. The configuration may be an expectation screen or a confirmation screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, three types of the normal screen, the expected screen, and the finalized screen have been exemplified. Alternatively, four or more types of screens including at least a normal screen may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the maximum number of round games is 15 for any jackpot, but the upper limit may be different depending on the jackpot. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which has a display which can display the frequency | count of execution of a round game.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that a winning to the 1st entrance 64 and the passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times, respectively, the maximum number of times of suspension is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of holding. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, It may be performed by moving and displaying a symbol along a predetermined route such as a direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 ends the change time when the value of the change time counter (not shown) is “0” in S1227 of the display effect process (see FIG. 27). However, the main control device 110 outputs a stop command at the timing when the stop display is set in S309 (see FIG. 14), and the effect control device 117 ends the variable time upon reception of the stop command. The structure which determines with having carried out may be sufficient.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, you may implement in what is called a 2nd type pachinko machine etc. which have a prize-winning device which has special fields, such as V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as other game machines such as alepatchi and sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. Is a system in which a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  The concept of various inventions included in the gaming machine of the present invention and the various embodiments described above will be shown below.

  Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state and a transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition; The state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the result of the determination by the gaming state determination means corresponding to the transition of the gaming state to the specific gaming state; A game machine having display control means for controlling display to be displayed on the display screen, wherein the game state is changed after the end of the specific game state transferred by the state transfer means. The game state transition state after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination means, in which elements of the above are provided with relatively advantageous and disadvantageous elements As a first transition mode for shifting to a gaming state that is advantageous when the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific gaming state, and after the end of the specific gaming state A second transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state that remains unfavorable when the specific element is unfavorable, and as an aspect of the specific gaming state, expectation of granting a predetermined privilege A relatively high aspect and a relatively low aspect are set, and the specific gaming state in the first transition aspect and the specific gaming state in the second transition aspect are the relatively low aspects. And the state of the movable object after the transition to the specific gaming state by the state transition means cannot be identified as the first transition mode or the second transition mode. It is configured that a difficult low identification interval is generated from the start timing of each transition mode, and the display control means is configured such that the gaming machine state is determined by the gaming state determination means after the specific gaming state is ended. During the period of the first state indicating that the degree of expectation that the transition mode is determined to be the first transition mode is relatively low, the gaming state determination unit determines whether the specific gaming state is in the first state. When it is determined that the game state transition mode after the end is the second transition mode, a predetermined display indicating the degree of expectation relatively higher than the first state with a predetermined probability. Is displayed on the display screen.

  According to the gaming machine A1, as a transition state of the game state after the end of the specific game state determined by the game state determination means, the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific game state. A first transition mode that transitions to a gaming state that is advantageous in the case of a game state, and a gaming state that remains unfavorable when a particular element is unfavorable after the end of the particular gaming state A second transition mode for transition is provided. That is, the first transition mode is an advantageous mode compared to the second transition mode.

  Since the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode both proceed in a relatively low mode, the advantages of these gaming states are relatively low, This is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player. Therefore, conventionally, of the determination results by the gaming state determination means, the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode has a low value for the player. .

  Furthermore, both of the gaming states (the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode) after the transition from the start timing of each transition mode to the specific gaming state by the state transition unit There is a low identification section in which it is difficult or impossible to identify whether the appearance of the movable object is the first transition mode or the second transition mode, and it is difficult for the player to identify these states. Therefore, even if the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode in which a specific element is advantageous, it is difficult for the player to identify the gaming state, so the player cannot expect the game, There is a possibility that the interest will fall and stop the game.

  Here, according to the gaming machine A1, it is expected that the gaming machine state is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. When the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode during the period of the first state indicating that the degree is relatively low The display control means displays a predetermined display indicating the degree of expectation relatively higher than that of the first state on the display screen with a predetermined probability. By displaying a higher expectation level, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, which should have been of low value to the player, thereby , Can enhance the interest of the game.

  The “specific game state” of the gaming machine A1 is exemplified by the “opening / closing execution mode” in the above embodiment. The “specific element” of the gaming machine A1 is exemplified by the “big hit probability” in the above embodiment. In addition, as the “first transition mode” of the gaming machine A1, the transition mode after the end of the “non-explicit high probability hit” in the above embodiment is exemplified. Further, as the “second transition mode” of the gaming machine A1, a transition mode after the end of the “special outage” in the above embodiment is exemplified. In addition, as the “mode in which the predetermined specific grant expectation is relatively high” of the gaming machine A1, the “long-time mode” in the above embodiment is exemplified. In addition, the “mode in which the predetermined specific grant expectation is relatively low” of the gaming machine A1 is exemplified by the “short-time mode” in the above embodiment.

  In the embodiment described above, examples of the gaming state determination means of the gaming machine A1 include the processing of S362 to S364 in the gaming state transition processing (S205). Examples of the state transition means of the gaming machine A1 include the processes of S365 to S367 and S369 in the game state transition process (S205). As the display control means of the gaming machine A1, an effect control device 117 is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A1, the display control means is configured such that the state of the gaming machine is the first state, and the display state is displayed on the display screen by the gaming state determination means after the specific gaming state is ended. After the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which a first display with a relatively low expectation for determining that it is the first transition mode can be displayed. When it is determined that the game mode transition mode is the second transition mode, the second display having a higher probability than the first display is displayed with a predetermined probability. As a display, the gaming machine A2 is displayed on the display screen instead of the first display.

  According to the gaming machine A2, the degree of expectation that the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode on the display screen is relatively low. During a period in which the first display can be displayed (first state), the gaming state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode. In such a case, the display control means displays the second display indicating the degree of expectation as compared with the first display with a predetermined probability on the display screen instead of the first display. By performing the second display having a higher degree of expectation than the first display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, which should have been of low value to the player, This can enhance the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine A2, the first display and the second display are respectively a low expectation display with the lowest expectation, a medium expectation display with the higher expectation than the low expectation display, and the A display that includes at least a high expectation display having a higher expectation than a medium expectation display, and wherein the display control means is configured such that the state of the gaming machine is the low expectation as the first display. When the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode during the period in which the degree display can be displayed, As the second display, the medium expectation level display can be selected with a predetermined probability, but the high expectation level display cannot be selected.

  According to the gaming machine A3, as the first display, the expectation (the expectation that the gaming state transition means has determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition state) When the game state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period in which the lowest expectation level display can be displayed. As the second display, a medium expectation display having a higher expectation than the low expectation display can be selected with a predetermined probability, but a high expectation display having a higher expectation than the medium expectation display. It is configured to be impossible to select. Therefore, although the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not the first transition mode but the second transition mode, it is possible to suppress a display with a high expectation. As a result, despite expecting that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the player may have distrust in the game because it does not become as expected. Can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine A3, the display control means indicates that the state of the gaming machine is the first display, and the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition. Transition of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination of the mode is possible When it is determined that the aspect is the second transition aspect, the gaming machine A4 is configured such that the high expectation display can be selected as the second display with a predetermined probability. .

  According to the gaming machine A4, the first display is selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. When the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode during the period in which the medium expectation level display can be displayed, As the display of 2, a high expectation degree display can be selected. Since it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the gaming state actually shifts in the first transition mode. Therefore, in such a case, the high expectation degree screen can be displayed based on the fact that the second transition mode is selected as the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means. The possibility of giving a sense of expectation to the player can be increased. Accordingly, it is possible to give further added value to the determination indicating that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine A4, the display control means indicates that the state of the gaming machine is the first display, and the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition. Transition of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination of the mode is possible When it is determined that the aspect is the second transition aspect, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the second display is determined by the gaming state determination unit during the same period. When it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the first transition mode, the high expectation display is set to be equal to or higher than the probability of being selected. Game machine A5, wherein the door.

  According to gaming machine A5, the first display is selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. High expectation when the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the second transition mode by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the medium expectation degree display can be displayed. When the probability that the degree display is selected as the second display is determined during the same period by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode Is set to be equal to or higher than the probability that the high expectation level display is selected. Therefore, it is a state in which the medium expectation display selected based on the fact that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the first transition mode by the gaming state determination means can be displayed. During the period, when the second transition mode is selected as the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation display, Further added value can be given to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine A4, the display control means indicates that the state of the gaming machine is the first display, and the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition. Transition of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the determination of the mode is possible When it is determined that the mode is the second transition mode, the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode by the gaming state determination unit during the synchronization period. A gaming machine A6, wherein when it is determined that the high expectation level display is set lower than the probability of being selected.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the first display is selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. High expectation when the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the second transition mode by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the medium expectation degree display can be displayed. When the probability that the degree display is selected as the second display is determined during the same period by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode Are set lower than the probability that the high expectation level display is selected. Therefore, it is a state in which the medium expectation level display selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that it is the first transition mode as the transition mode of the game state after the end of the specific gaming state can be displayed. During the period, when the first transition mode is selected as the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation display, The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode while adding value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the second transition mode It is also possible to give added value to the determination indicating.

  In the gaming machine A1, the predetermined display includes a low expectation display having the lowest expectation, a medium expectation display having a higher expectation than the low expectation display, and the expectation from the medium expectation display. A display that includes at least a high high expectation level display, and the display control means is configured such that the gaming state determination means determines the specific state during a period in which the state of the gaming machine is the first state. When it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the second transition mode, the high-degree-of-expectation display may not be selected as the predetermined display. Characteristic gaming machine A7.

  According to gaming machine A7, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period of the first state. The display control means makes it impossible to select the high expectation display as the predetermined display. Therefore, although the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not the first transition mode but the second transition mode, it is possible to suppress a display with a high expectation. As a result, despite expecting that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the player may have distrust in the game because it does not become as expected. Can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine A7, the display control means determines that the state of the gaming machine is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the second transition aspect during the period when the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that In the gaming machine A8, the high expectation level display can be selected as the predetermined display with a predetermined probability.

  According to the gaming machine A8, the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. If the gaming state transition means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition state during the period during which the game state is determined, a high expectation display is displayed as the predetermined display. Selectable. Since it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the gaming state actually shifts in the first transition mode. Therefore, in such a case, the high expectation degree screen can be displayed based on the fact that the second transition mode is selected as the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means. The possibility of giving a sense of expectation to the player can be increased. Accordingly, it is possible to give further added value to the determination indicating that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine A8, the display control means determines that the state of the gaming machine is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the second transition aspect during the period when the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that Is determined, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the predetermined display is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the same period. Is set to be equal to or higher than the probability that the high expectation display is selected when it is determined to be the first transition mode.

  According to the gaming machine A9, the specific element becomes advantageous based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. If it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period, the probability that the high expectation display is selected is During the same period, the same as the probability that the high expectation display is selected when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. Or it is set higher than the probability. Therefore, during a period when the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. In the case where the second transition mode is selected as the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation level display. Further added value can be given to the determination indicating that the game mode transition mode after the end is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine A9, the display control means determines that the state of the gaming machine is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the second transition aspect during the period when the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that Is determined, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the predetermined display is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the same period. Is determined to be lower than the probability that the high expectation level display is selected when it is determined that it is the first transition mode.

  According to the gaming machine A10, the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. If it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode during the period, the probability that the high expectation display is selected is During the same period, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the probability that the high expectation display is selected is lower than Is set. Therefore, during a period when the specific element is advantageous based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. In the case where the first transition mode is selected as the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means, it is easier to display the high expectation display, so that the specific gaming state Determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode while adding value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the termination is the second transition mode Can also add value.

  In any one of the gaming machines A3 to A6, or any one of A4 to A10, the display control means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the second transition. During the period in which the medium expectation display or the high expectation display selected based on being determined to be an aspect can be displayed, the display is performed with a first probability at every predetermined time. The gaming machine A11 includes first expectation level lowering means for changing a display to be obtained to a display having a lower expectation level than the display.

  According to the gaming machine A11, the medium expectation level display or the high expectation selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode. During the period in which the degree display can be displayed, the display that can be displayed with a first probability at a predetermined time is changed to a display that has a lower expectation than the display by the first expectation lowering means. Is done. Therefore, even if a display with a higher expectation is displayed based on the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, the first The expectation level of the display is lowered with the first probability by the expectation level lowering means. Thereby, when the expectation by display increases, it can prevent reliably that the expectation by display will not fall.

  In the above embodiment, the first expectation lowering unit of the gaming machine A11 is exemplified by the processes of S1311 and S1303 in the falling lottery process (see FIG. 28).

  In the gaming machine A11, the display control unit is selected based on the fact that the game state determination unit determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. During a period in which the medium expectation display or the high expectation display can be displayed, the expectation is higher than the display that can be displayed with a second probability lower than the first probability at each predetermined time. A gaming machine A12 comprising second expectation reduction means for changing to a low display.

  According to the gaming machine A12, the medium expectation level display or the high expectation selected based on the fact that the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. During the period in which the degree display can be displayed, the display that can be displayed with a second probability at a predetermined time is changed to a display with a lower expectation than the display by the second expectation lowering means. Is done. Therefore, even if a display with a higher expectation is displayed based on the determination that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode, the second The expectation level of the display is lowered with the second probability by the expectation level lowering means. Thereby, the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not limited to the second transition mode, and the medium expectation level display or the high expectation level display is not limited to the first transition mode. Because it will be dropped to a display with a lower expectation level, just because the expectation level due to the display has fallen, it suppresses the player from thinking that it can not be expected at all, thereby lowering the interest of the game Can be suppressed. In particular, since the second probability is lower than the first probability, it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation even though the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode.

  In the above embodiment, examples of the second expectation reduction means of the gaming machine A12 include the processes of S1302 and S1303 in the falling lottery process (see FIG. 28).

  Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state and a transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition; The state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the result of the determination by the gaming state determination means corresponding to the transition of the gaming state to the specific gaming state; A game machine having display control means for controlling display to be displayed on the display screen, wherein the game state is changed after the end of the specific game state transferred by the state transfer means. The game state transition state after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination means, in which elements of the above are provided with relatively advantageous and disadvantageous elements As a first transition mode for shifting to a gaming state that is advantageous when the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific gaming state, and after the end of the specific gaming state A second transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state that remains unfavorable when the specific element is unfavorable, and as an aspect of the specific gaming state, expectation of granting a predetermined privilege A relatively high aspect and a relatively low aspect are set, and the specific gaming state in the first transition aspect and the specific gaming state in the second transition aspect are the relatively low aspects. And the state of the movable object after the transition to the specific gaming state is the first transition mode or the first state. A low identification section that cannot be identified whether or not it is a transition mode is generated from the start timing of each transition mode, and the display control means is configured to end the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination unit. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means from when it is determined that the transition state of the later gaming state is the second transition mode until the predetermined condition is satisfied Is determined to be the first transition mode, the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition mode with a predetermined probability. The gaming machine B1 is characterized in that a predetermined display with a relatively high expectation for the determination of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  According to the gaming machine B1, as a transition state of the game state after the end of the specific game state determined by the game state determination means, the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific game state. A first transition mode that transitions to a gaming state that is advantageous in the case of a game state, and a gaming state that remains unfavorable when a particular element is unfavorable after the end of the particular gaming state A second transition mode for transition is provided. That is, the first transition mode is an advantageous mode compared to the second transition mode.

  Since the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode both proceed in a relatively low mode, the advantages of these gaming states are relatively low, This is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player. Therefore, conventionally, of the determination results by the gaming state determination means, the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode has a low value for the player. .

  Furthermore, both of the gaming states (the specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode) after the transition from the start timing of each transition mode to the specific gaming state by the state transition unit There is a low identification section in which it is difficult or impossible to identify whether the appearance of the movable object is the first transition mode or the second transition mode, and it is difficult for the player to identify these states. . Therefore, even if the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode in which a specific element is advantageous, it is difficult for the player to identify the gaming state, so the player cannot expect the game, There is a possibility that the interest will fall and stop the game.

  Here, according to the gaming machine B1, after the game state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode, the display control unit displays the predetermined display with a predetermined probability. Is displayed. Accordingly, the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, triggered by the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode. Since it is possible to display a relatively high degree of expectation for the fact that it has been determined, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, which should have been of low value to the player, thereby , Can enhance the interest of the game.

  The “specific game state” of the gaming machine B1 is exemplified by the “opening / closing execution mode” in the above embodiment. The “specific element” of the gaming machine B1 is exemplified by the “big hit probability” in the above embodiment. In addition, as the “first transition mode” of the gaming machine B1, a transition mode after the end of the “unspecified high probability hit” in the above embodiment is exemplified. Further, as the “second transition mode” of the gaming machine B1, a transition mode after the end of the “special loss” in the above embodiment is exemplified. In addition, as the “mode in which the predetermined specific grant expectation is relatively high” of the gaming machine B1, the “long-time mode” in the above embodiment is exemplified. In addition, the “mode in which the predetermined specific grant is expected to be relatively low” of the gaming machine B1 is exemplified by the “short-time mode” in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the game state determination means of the gaming machine B1 is exemplified by the processes of S362 to S364 in the game state transition process (S205). Examples of the state transition means of the gaming machine B1 include the processes of S365 to S367 and S369 in the game state transition process (S205). As the display control means of the gaming machine B1, an effect control device 117 is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine B1, the display control unit is determined after the gaming state determination unit determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode. In the period during which the first display having a relatively low degree of expectation can be displayed, the predetermined condition is not satisfied and the gaming state is selected during the period. When it is determined by the determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition state, the expectation degree is higher than the first display with a predetermined probability. A gaming machine B2, wherein a high second display is displayed on the display screen instead of the first display.

  According to the gaming machine B2, after the game state determining means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, it is selected based on the determination. It is assumed that the predetermined condition is not established during a period during which the first display with a relatively low expectation can be displayed. Therefore, when it is determined during the period that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode by the gaming state determination unit, the display control unit has a predetermined probability, A second display having a higher expectation than the first display is displayed on the display screen instead of the first display. Therefore, since the display with the higher degree of expectation is enabled by the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, the player can have a sense of expectation for the game. Can be given to. Therefore, it is possible to give added value to the determination indicating that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine B2, the first display and the second display are respectively a low expectation display with the lowest expectation, a medium expectation display with a higher expectation than the low expectation display, and the A display that includes at least a high expectation display having a higher expectation than a medium expectation display, and wherein the display control means is a gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means. Based on the determination that the transition mode of the second transition mode is the second transition mode, the gaming state determination means performs the specific state during the period in which the medium-term attitude display selected as the first display can be displayed. When it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the gaming state is the first transition mode, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the second display is the low expectation display. When the gaming state transition unit determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode during the period that can be displayed, the high expectation display is A gaming machine B3 that is set higher than the probability of being selected as the second display.

  According to the gaming machine B3, during the period in which the medium-term attitude display selected based on the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode can be displayed. When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the probability that the high expectation level display is selected as the second display is the gaming When it is determined by the state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the high expectation level display is set higher than the probability of being selected as the second display. Has been. Therefore, since it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, a situation where it is easy to display the high expectation display occurs. Further added value can be given to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the state is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine B2 or B3, the first display and the second display are respectively a low expectation display with the lowest expectation and a medium expectation display with the higher expectation than the low expectation display. , At least one display including a high expectation display having a higher expectation than the medium expectation display, and the display control means is configured so that the game state determining means End of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which the medium-term attitude display selected based on the determination that the transition state of the gaming state is the second transition mode may be displayed. When it is determined that the game state transition mode is the second transition mode later, the medium expectation level display can be selected with a predetermined probability, but the high expectation level display cannot be selected. Gaming machine B4, characterized in that it is.

  According to the gaming machine B4, the medium-term attitude display selected based on the fact that the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode is displayed. When the game state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition aspect during the period to be obtained, the display control means displays the medium expectation degree display in a predetermined range. It is possible to select with probability, but it is not possible to select high expectation display. Therefore, although the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not the first transition mode but the second transition mode, it is possible to suppress a display with a high expectation. As a result, despite expecting that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the player may have distrust in the game because it does not become as expected. Can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine B1, the display control means satisfies a predetermined condition after the gaming state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition aspect. By the time the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode, the display with a relatively high expectation is displayed. In a state in which the probability selected as the predetermined display is not triggered by determination that the game state determination unit indicates that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode, When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition state, the degree of expectation is Gaming machine B5, characterized in that the display pairwise high is set higher than the probability of being selected as the predetermined display.

  According to the gaming machine B5, the specific game state is determined by the game state determination unit after the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode until the predetermined condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the state is the first transition state, the probability that the display having a relatively high expectation is selected is the amount after the end of the specific gaming state. In a state where the determination that the transition state of the gaming state is the second transition aspect is not triggered, the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect Is determined to be higher than the probability that a display with a relatively high expectation is selected. Therefore, a situation occurs in which it is easy to display a display with a relatively high degree of expectation when it is determined that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode. Further added value can be given to the determination indicating that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode.

  In the gaming machine B1, B4, or B5, the display control means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode by the gaming state determination unit. The expectation is the highest when the gaming state transition means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition state before the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine B6 configured such that display cannot be selected.

  According to the gaming machine B6, the specific game state is determined by the game state determination unit from when it is determined that the transition state of the game state after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode until the predetermined condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the game mode transition mode after the end of the state is the second transition mode, it is impossible to select the display with the highest expectation. Therefore, although the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is not the first transition mode but the second transition mode, it is possible to suppress a display with a high expectation. As a result, despite expecting that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode, the player may have distrust in the game because it does not become as expected. Can be prevented.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B6, the display control means determines that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode by the gaming state determination unit. Based on the first, during a period in which a display having a relatively high degree of expectation can be displayed, the display is changed to a display having a lower expectation than the display that can be displayed with a first probability for each predetermined period. A gaming machine B7 including an expectation reduction means.

  According to the gaming machine B7, the expectation degree is relatively high based on the fact that the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode. During the period in which the display can be displayed, the display that can be displayed with the first probability is changed to a display with a lower expectation than the display by the first expectation level lowering means at every predetermined time. Therefore, even if a display with a relatively high expectation is displayed based on the determination that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, By the first expectation level lowering means, the display expectation level is lowered with the first probability. Thereby, when the expectation by display increases, it can prevent reliably that the expectation by display will not fall.

  In the above embodiment, the first expectation level lowering unit of the gaming machine B7 is exemplified by the processes of S1311 and S1303 in the falling lottery process (see FIG. 28).

  In the gaming machine B7, the display control unit is configured to determine that the gaming state transition unit after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the first transition mode by the gaming state determination unit. During a period in which a display with a relatively high degree of expectation can be displayed, a second probability that is lower than the first probability is changed to a display with a lower expectation than the display that can be displayed at a predetermined time. A gaming machine B8 including one anticipation lowering means.

  According to the gaming machine B8, the expectation degree is relatively high based on the fact that the game state determination unit determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode. During a period in which the display can be displayed, the display that can be displayed with the second probability is changed to a display having a lower expectation than the display by the second expectation level lowering means at every predetermined time. Therefore, even if a display with a higher expectation is displayed based on the determination that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the first transition mode, the second The expectation level of the display is lowered with the second probability by the expectation level lowering means. Thereby, not only when the determination of the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the second transition mode, but also when the determination is the first transition mode, a display with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed. Since the display will be reduced to the expectation level, it will prevent the player from thinking that the expectation cannot be expected at all even if the expectation level of the display is reduced, thereby lowering the interest of the game. Can be suppressed. In particular, since the second probability is lower than the first probability, it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation even though the gaming state has shifted in the first transition mode.

  In the embodiment described above, examples of the second expectation reduction means of the gaming machine B8 include the processes of S1302 and S1303 in the falling lottery process (see FIG. 28).

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Claims (8)

Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state and a transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition; ,
Based on the result of the determination by the gaming state determination means being a result corresponding to shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state, state shifting means for shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling display to be displayed on a display screen,
As a gaming state to be shifted after the end of the specific gaming state transferred by the state shifting means, a specific element that varies the degree of advantage is provided with a relatively advantageous and disadvantageous,
As a transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means, it is advantageous when the specific element is disadvantageous after the end of the specific gaming state. A first transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state that is unfavorable, and a first transition mode for transitioning to a gaming state that remains unfavorable when the specific element is unfavorable after the end of the specific gaming state. 2 transition modes are provided,
As a mode of the specific gaming state, a mode in which the degree of expectation of granting a predetermined privilege is relatively high and a mode in which a relatively low level is set,
The specific gaming state in the first transition mode and the specific gaming state in the second transition mode proceed in the relatively low mode, and after the transition to the specific gaming state by the state transition means It is configured such that a low identification section that cannot be identified or difficult to identify whether the appearance aspect of the movable object is the first transition aspect or the second transition aspect is generated from the start timing of each transition aspect,
The display control means includes
The expectation that the state of the gaming machine is determined by the gaming state determination means that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition state is relatively low. When the game state determination means determines that the game state transition mode after the end of the specific game state is the second transition mode during the period of the first state shown, A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined display indicating the degree of expectation relatively higher than the first state is displayed on a display screen with a probability. The display control means includes
As the gaming machine state is the first state, it is determined on the display screen that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode on the display screen. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the first display with a relatively low expectation for the event can be displayed is the second transition. If it is determined to be an aspect, the second display having a higher probability than the first display is replaced with the first display with the predetermined probability as the predetermined display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed on the display screen. The first display and the second display are respectively a low expectation display having the lowest expectation, a medium expectation display having a higher expectation than the low expectation display, and a medium expectation display. A display that includes at least a high expectation display with a high expectation,
The display control means includes
Transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during a period in which the state of the gaming machine is in a state where the low expectation level display can be displayed as the first display Is determined to be the second transition mode, the medium expectation display can be selected with a predetermined probability as the second display, but the high expectation display cannot be selected. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured. The display control means includes
Based on the state of the gaming machine as the first display, the gaming state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the medium expectation level display selected can be displayed is the second transition mode. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when it is determined, the high expectation degree display can be selected as the second display with a predetermined probability. The display control means includes
Based on the state of the gaming machine as the first display, the gaming state determination means determines that the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the medium expectation level display selected can be displayed is the second transition mode. If determined, the probability that the high expectation display is selected as the second display is the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the same period. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when it is determined that the first transition mode is determined, the high expectation level display is set to be equal to or higher than a probability of being selected.   In the display control means, the state of the gaming machine is the first display, and the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means is the first transition aspect. The transition state of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means during the period in which the medium expectation degree display selected based on the determination can be displayed is the second state. When it is determined that it is a transition mode, during the same period, the gaming state determination unit determines that the transition mode of the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is the first transition mode. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the high expectation display is set lower than the probability of being selected. The display control means includes
The medium expectation level display or the high expectation level display selected based on the fact that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the second transition mode by the gaming state determination means. 1st expectation level lowering means for changing the display that can be displayed to a display having a lower expectation than the display with a first probability at a predetermined time during a period in which the display can be displayed. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein The display control means displays the medium expectation degree display selected based on the fact that the gaming state transition mode after the end of the specific gaming state is determined to be the first transition mode by the gaming state determination unit. Alternatively, during a period in which the high expectation level display can be displayed, the display is changed to a display with a lower expectation level than the display that can be displayed with a second probability lower than the first probability at a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 7, further comprising second expectation reduction means.

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