JP2013183746A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which the occurrence of power interruption/power recovery is easily grasped by a game parlor side, and also the amusement of a game can be improved.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a notification means which can execute notification indicating a game state. The notification means can execute the notification under a specified configuration conforming to the establishment of specified notification conditions at a normal time. The notification means can execute the notification at a configuration which is different from the specified configuration conforming to the establishment of specified notification conditions at the occurrence of power interruption/power recovery.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a game machine that notifies a predetermined time that a power failure has occurred and a game table has been restored based on the occurrence of power interruption / recovery.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, it has been difficult to notify in a predetermined manner due to the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, and it has not been possible to reliably tell the game store clerk that power interruption / recovery has occurred.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can make it easier for a game shop to know that a power interruption / recovery has occurred and that can improve the fun of the game.

  The above-mentioned purpose is that when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, a predetermined control state transition condition including at least a determination of whether or not the determination of correctness / failure determination is possible and at least that a specific determination result of correct / failure is derived is satisfied. In some cases, control is performed from one of the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage and the second control state in which the advantage is higher than the first control state to the other. A control state transition means capable of shifting at least the state, a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification when a predetermined notification condition is established, and a predetermined start condition including at least that a predetermined start signal is input Is established, a game control means capable of executing a predetermined game control, and, when a predetermined output condition is established, a predetermined value indicating that there is an abnormality in an electric system for operating the game control means. An electrical system abnormality signal output means capable of outputting an electrical system abnormality signal, and a predetermined return condition including that the start signal is input to the game control means after the electrical system abnormality signal is output Includes a control state return means capable of at least returning to the control state when the electrical system abnormality signal is output, and the notification means has a first probability in the first control state. 1st report which consists of one mode is constituted so that execution is possible, and the above-mentioned reporting means performs the above-mentioned 1st report with the 2nd probability higher than the above-mentioned 1st probability in the 2nd control state. The notification means is configured to perform the second notification in the second mode based on the fact that the first notification condition including at least a specific notification condition is satisfied in the first control state. Configured before and before The notification means includes a third mode that is different from the second mode based on the fact that the second notification condition including at least the specific notification condition is satisfied in the second control state. A gaming machine configured to be able to execute notification, wherein the notification means outputs the electric system abnormality signal from the electric system abnormality signal output means in the second control state, and then the predetermined activation When a signal is input to the game control means, the third probability lower than the second probability until the control state after return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. The first notification is configured to be executable with a probability of, and the notification unit is configured to execute the specific notification until the control state after the return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. Third notification condition including at least the condition Based on the establishment of the above, this is achieved by a game machine characterized in that a fourth notification comprising a fourth aspect different from the second aspect can be executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can make a game store side grasp | ascertain that electric power interruption and power recovery generate | occur | produced easily and can improve the interest of a game is realizable.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part of pachinko machine 100 by a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop display symbol of special figure 1, (b) shows the stop display symbol of special figure 2 (C) is an example of a decorative symbol, and (d) is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the special figure prefetch process in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch result memory | storage part for special figures 1 and the special figure 2 with which the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination table in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows the example of the symbol classification distribution range at the time of big hit, and its function in the pachinko machine 100 by a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a table which shows the example of the relationship between the special figure stop symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a winning game state. It is a table which shows an example of the operation | movement aspect of the hit gaming state in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows an example of the function which operate | moves in each symbol game state in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol game state set determination table in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table determination table in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 1 (normal state) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 2 (electric support certain change state) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 3 (time-short state) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 4 (latent state 1) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 5 (latent state 2) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 6 (hidden judgment state) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation timer selection table 7 (latency confirmation alerting | reporting state) in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the variation time for every timer number in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the production type which can be performed. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) Shows the flow of the first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, (c) shows the flow of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the image control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the initial setting in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the presentation control process in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of post-recovery effect state control processing in the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the change timer selection table and presentation state in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) Shows the flow of the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation of the latency confirmation alerting | reporting state performed at the normal time in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation of the latent confirmation alerting | reporting state performed after a power failure / power recovery generation | occurrence | production in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation of the latent confirmation alerting | reporting state performed after a power failure / power recovery generation | occurrence | production in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the production | presentation determination process in the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the latent effect performed at the normal time in the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows in a time series the example of the latent effect performed after the power failure and power recovery generate | occur | produce in the pachinko machine 100 by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the latent effect performed in the pachinko machine 100 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the latent effect performed in the pachinko machine 100 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the production | presentation determination process in the pachinko machine 100 by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the latent effect performed in the pachinko machine 100 by the 4th Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed in the pachinko machine 100 by the 5th Embodiment of this invention in time series.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member that is attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray includes an upper plate 126 that can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “balls”) and is provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launch handles 134 for launching into 200 game areas 124, a chance button 136 for changing the presentation mode of various presentation devices 206 (not shown in FIG. 1) by the player's operation, and a chance button 1 6, a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing a card unit (CR unit) to lend a ball, and a return operation button 142 for instructing a card unit to return a player's balance. And a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

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

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is displayed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 (see FIG. 4). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and the production based on the processing information generated by the main control unit 300. The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process, and the first control process related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls are configured, and the error is canceled by the operation of the game store clerk. A payout board case 172 that houses a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168, and a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of a game ball are configured. A launch board case 176 for housing the launch board 174, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 for turning the power on and off by the operation of a game shop clerk and being operated when the power is turned on. Accordingly, a power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that sends and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit. And are arranged.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially at the center, and around the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the normal symbol display device 210, and the first symbol display device 210. A special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, a normal symbol holding lamp 216, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

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

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are on hold (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, two) of general-purpose variable games. It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 1 variable game”) by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 is provided directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, a special figure variable game (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 2 variable game”) by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a front stage 244 are disposed in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is disposed in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  In this embodiment, the production movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b that imitate the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and includes an upper arm motor (not shown) that rotates the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at the position of the elbow is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

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

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 according to the command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 performs the game ball launch control, and the power supply control unit 660 controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. .

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time And a counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in the program processing. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random number generation circuit (counter circuit) 318 (this circuit is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received. The circuit includes two counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, or front frame door opening sensor. A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an inner frame opening sensor and a lower pan full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random number generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; A drive circuit 324 for controlling display of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, and a predetermined symbol table A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the device, for example, the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, the general-purpose reservation lamp 216, the special-purpose figure 1-holding lamp 218, the special-purpose figure 2-holding lamp 220, the high accuracy A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the middle lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing predetermined movable members, for example, the blade member 232a of the special drawing start port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. Is connected to a drive circuit 334 for controlling. In this example, the crystal oscillator 316a is included in the random number generation circuit 318, but the crystal oscillator 316a may be provided separately from the random number generation circuit 318.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the random number generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value for the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in register. Similarly, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232, The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the 1 sub control part 400 and the payout control part 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. However, the information communication between the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 600 may be configured to be performed by bidirectional communication.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Further, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

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

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

  Next, using FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2 After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows seven types of special figures “Special figure A” to “Special figure G” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of special figure 1. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special Figure A” is a 16 round (16R) special jackpot symbol, “Special Figure B” is a 4R special jackpot symbol, “Special Figure C” is a 4R special jackpot symbol 2 (latency probability variation), “ "Special figure D" is a 2R special jackpot (suddenly probable) symbol, and "Special figure E" is a 4R normal jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state with a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure certain change” or simply “probable change”), and a state with a low probability is specially designated. This is called a low probability state. In addition, after each big hit game is over, there is a case where it shifts to a short time state (electric support state). Although the short time will be described in detail later, the short time state is referred to as a normal high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general probability change”), and the non-short time state is referred to as a general low probability state. In the present embodiment, the function that operates after the symbol stop display (after the big hit game ends) also depends on the gaming state at the time of the symbol stop display as shown in FIG. "Special figure A" which is a 16R special jackpot symbol is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. This “special drawing A” is a symbol that has a relatively high advantage over the player.

  “Special figure F” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Further, the “special chart G” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 5 (b) shows five types of special charts “special chart a” to “special chart e” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of special diagram 2. FIG. “Special figure a” is a 16R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure b” is a 4R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure c” is a 2R special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure d” is a 2R normal jackpot symbol. Yes, "special drawing e" is an off symbol. In the present embodiment, seven types of special charts “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure G” are used as the stop symbol forms of Special Figure 1, whereas “Stop Special” of Special Figure 2 is “Special Figure”. Five types of special drawings from “a” to “special drawing e” are used. By configuring in this way, there is a case where a difference can be provided between the advantages of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 without changing the probability of being a big hit and the probability of being probable. In this example, the advantage of special figure 2 is higher than that of special figure 1. For example, the jackpot of special figure 1 includes a latent probability change (special figure C) in which almost no ball is obtained, whereas the jackpot of special figure 2 does not include a latent probability change.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... → “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  In the case of notifying the 16R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or “Special Figure a”, the 4R special jackpot 1 of “Special Figure B”, or the 4R special jackpot of “Special Figure b”, the symbol display areas 208a˜ A combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1” or “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”) in which three identical ornamental symbols are arranged in 208c is stopped and displayed. When explicitly displaying the 16R special jackpot of “special drawing A” or “special drawing a”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” or "Decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7") is stopped and displayed.

  Also, in order to notify 4R special big hit 2 called “special drawing C” latent probability variation (hidden probability variation) or “special drawing F” small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” is displayed. Stop display. In addition, 2R special jackpots called “special drawing D” and “special drawing c” called sudden probability change, or “special drawing E” called 4R big jackpot called “short time” and “special drawing d” 2R jackpot In order to do so, “decoration 1—decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol G and the special symbol e, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5C are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5D, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location of the segments where the light is illuminated.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

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

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. When it is less than (9 V in this example), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 is added to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. Thus, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state.

  In step S111, a power recovery process (power recovery process) is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, the CPU 304 executes the control program based on the stack pointer and the register after resetting, for example, a gaming state at the time of power interruption, a variation timer selection table, a variation timer selection table change opportunity (remaining number of special figure variation games) As a result of resetting, etc., the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is cut off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. In the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later, the first sub control unit 400. Sent to. The power recovery command includes a part or all of information such as a gaming state at the time of power interruption, a change timer selection table, and the number of remaining special figure changes.

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

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, three initial value generations for generating the initial values of the three random number counters for generating the normal winning random number value, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value respectively. The random number counter for use and the two random number counters for generating each of the random number value for determining the usual figure variation time and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation time are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number value for determining the normal time variation is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random value for determining the normal time variation time provided in the RAM 308 and acquired. Then, 1 is added to the obtained value and stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in a basic random number initial value update process (step S207) described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. At a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT 314 is periodically updated so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this example) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Therefore (in this example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interruption process is started, in step S205, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is pre-determined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the special figure 1 starting port 230, and the special figure 2 starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. It is determined that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 subsequent to step S205, a basic random number initial value update process is performed, and in the next step S209, a basic random number update process is performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Three random number counters for generating one random value and one special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired, and the random number counter storage area Set to.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next, in addition to being set in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. In addition to the initial value storage area described above for determining that the random number counter for generating a random number for generating a regular figure has made one round next, a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random value and a special figure 2 random value The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that each of the generation random number counters has made one round. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the special figure 1 random value and the counter for acquiring the special figure 2 random value are provided separately, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  Corresponding to the special figure 1 start opening 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 when the special figure 1 start opening 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full. The special figure 1 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register is acquired, and the special figure 1 random number generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308 is used. Random values are acquired and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 has been won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The special figure 2 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the storage register is acquired, and the special figure 2 random number value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. Are stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the data of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value group having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  If a win is received at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Are stored in the corresponding ordinary random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

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

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

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

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

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal map is not in operation), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. Make a hit judgment. In the case of winning, the flag for a normal figure provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, and in the case of an incorrect selection, the flag for a normal figure is set to OFF. In addition, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number counter for generating the random time value for determining the normal fluctuation time described above is acquired as the random value for determining the normal fluctuation time, and the acquired normal fluctuation time is determined. Based on the random number value, one time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is set as a normal map variable display time in the RAM 308. Store in the variable time storage area. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S224 following step S223, special figure prefetching processing is performed. Details of the special figure prefetching process will be described later.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 fluctuation game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 16R big hit flag, a 4R big hit 1 flag, a 4R big hit 2 flag, a 2R big hit flag, a small hit flag, a dismissal flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, a general figure probability fluctuation flag, and the like. A flag is provided. These flags are set to ON or OFF based on the stop symbol determined in the special figure 2 related lottery process described later. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has passed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), for example, when the 16R big hit flag is on FIG. 5B shows a special figure b when the special flag a, 4R big hit 1 flag is on, and a special figure c, 2R big hit flag when the special figure probability variation flag is on. Of the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 so that the special figure d is displayed when the special figure probability variation flag is off and the special figure e is provided when the off flag is on. The lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special figures a to e.

  Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the value of the table change counter provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the counter value, and if the subtraction result is 1 to 0, switching of the variable timer selection table described later is performed. Perform (see FIG. 16). In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number. If not, turn off the time flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Also, if the probability variation number stored in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the probability variation number. Turn off.

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

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

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

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member 234a is repeated a predetermined number of times (16 rounds, 4 rounds, or 2 rounds in the present embodiment), a predetermined end effect period ( For example, in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for notifying the player of the end of the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed, storage of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is performed. Information indicating the effect standby period is set in the area. Also, if the normal probability change flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hour / hour number (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and provided in the RAM 308. Turn on the short time flag. If the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, the normal figure high probability state (normal figure certain change) is established. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.

  If the special figure probability variation flag is set to ON, the probability variation number (for example, 10,000 times) is set in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game.

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

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. However, in this example, since the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is different from the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2, the timing at which the special figure 1 variable display time has elapsed (the value of the special figure 1 display symbol update timer becomes 1 to 0) The special figure 1 state update process starting at the same time) is different from the special figure 2 state update process. In the special figure 1 state update process started at the above timing, for example, when the 16R big hit flag is on, the special figure A, 4R big hit 1 flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, and the special figure probability variation flag is on. In this case, special figure B, when 4R big hit 2 flag is on, special figure C, when 2R big hit flag is on, special figure D, when 4R big hit flag is on, special figure probability variation flag is off 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 1 display device 212 so that the special figure E, the special figure F when the small hit flag is on, and the special figure G when the off flag is on, respectively. ON / OFF drive control is performed, and a setting indicating that the special figure 1 stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs a fixed display of any one of the special figures A to G. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). In the special drawing 2 related lottery process, the floating game of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 is not performed, and the state of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are both inactive and is held. The game is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, starting from the fact that the number of variable games is 1 or more. The special figure 1 related lottery process does not perform the floating game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the state of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both inactive, and is suspended. The game is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area as a starting condition that the number of variable games is 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. Further, the notification of the result of the special symbol variable game success / failure determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special symbol 2 starting port 232 is notified. Priority is given to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230. In the present embodiment, a special figure variable game with a high advantage (in this example, special figure 2 variable game) is given priority over a low special figure variable game (in this example, special figure 1 variable game). Therefore, there may be a case where it is easy to give a difference in the advantage of the gaming state.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), the main control unit 300 starts the special figure 2 start information (from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area). Special figure 2 winning random value and set of special figure 2 random value), and based on the special figure 2 winning random value in the acquired special figure 2 starting information, the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the RAM 308, etc. Either a big hit using a table for determining whether or not is stored in the ROM 306 (see FIGS. 10A to 10D to be described later) or a small hit (in this example, the small hit can be selected only in FIG. 1). The decision is made as to whether or not to do so. Next, the main control unit 300 determines the special figure determination table stored in the ROM 306 based on the special figure 2 random value in the acquired special figure 2 start information and the determined result determination result (see FIG. 11 described later). Is used to determine the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2. Next, the main control unit 300 is stored in the ROM 306 based on, for example, the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the special figure 2 holding number at the time of the determination, the acquired special figure variation time determination random number value, and the like. The variable display time (timer number) shown in FIG. 2 is determined using various tables (see FIGS. 12 to 24 described later).

  The main control unit 300 extracts the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, erases the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, 2 is subtracted from the special figure 2 hold number in the hold number storage area. At this time, the special figure 2 start information extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-described determination is performed based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the temporary area. You may do it.

  After the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) as described above, the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is performed in the same manner.

  In the above description, the special figure 2 variable game having a high advantage is started in preference to the special figure 1 variable game having a low advantage, and the special figure 2 hold is prioritized over the special figure 1 hold. Special figure 2 priority fluctuation is given as an example, but special figure 1 variable game with low advantage is started over special figure 2 variable game with high advantage, and special figure 1 suspension is The special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation digested preferentially over hold may be sufficient. In addition, priority is not given to special figure 2 variable game with high advantage and special figure 1 variable game with low advantage. The start opening winning order variation may be started in order. In the starting order winning order variation, the upper limit number of holds is 8 regardless of the special figures 1 and 2, and compared with the priority fluctuation in which the upper limit number of holds is 4 in each of the special figures 1 and 2 In some cases, the upper limit of the number of holds can be increased.

  In the above description, it is assumed that the lottery process and the variable game relating to the holding of the other special figure are not performed according to the state of the special figure, but the invention is not limited to this, and the special figure state update described above is not performed. The process and the special figure related lottery process may be performed independently in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, respectively, so that a plurality of special figures may be changed simultaneously. In addition, when a plurality of special figures are changed at the same time, a plurality of areas for displaying the lottery results of each special figure are provided on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the lottery results of each special figure are displayed. A plurality of decorative symbol display devices may be provided, and each lottery result may be displayed separately, or one display may be configured to display lottery results of a plurality of special drawings. In addition, when changes related to a plurality of special figures are performed simultaneously, the lottery result of the special figure that stopped the fluctuation may affect the lottery result of the special figure that stops the fluctuation later.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, prefetch result information command Information that can specify the type of command, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the command data includes various big hit flags, small hit flags, a break flag, special figure probability fluctuation flag values, and a timer selected by special drawing related lottery processing. In the case of a symbol variation stop (rotation stop) command including information indicating a number, etc., including a value of various big hit flags, a small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, etc., and a winning effect start command and an end In the case of the production start command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of the big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the big hit number of rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including. In the case of a prefetching result information command, the command data includes information such as the types of special figures 1 and 2, prefetching number stored in a prefetching number storage area, which will be described later, and stop symbols stored in the prefetching result storage unit. Note that the symbol variation start command may include information such as the current variation timer selection table and a change timing of the variation timer selection table (remaining number of times of special diagram variation game). In this example, the symbol variation start command transmitted at the timing when the symbol gaming state set and the variation timer selection table are switched includes information on the symbol gaming state set and the variation timer selection table.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data is stored in the RAM 308 as various big hit flags, small hit flags, off-set flags, special figure probability variation flag values, special figure related lottery processes, and special figures. 2. Information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game, etc., which are put on hold is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating values of various big hit flags, small hit flags, loss flags, special figure probability variation flags, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described special winning opening release setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates. In the above-mentioned special winning opening closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a bottom pan full error is monitored. . When a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error is included in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326 and 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the payout control unit 600 via the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special figure prefetch process (step S224) of the main control unit timer interrupt process. In the special figure prefetching process, the main control unit 300 prefetches the start information increased in each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, predetermines the stop symbol before the success / failure judgment process, and obtains a predetermination result (special The figure prefetching result) is stored in the prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308 (see FIGS. 9A to 9C).

  Here, in the RAM 308, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 1 prefetch result and the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit are specially displayed. A special figure 1 pre-reading number storage area for storing as one pre-reading number is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 1 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 1 prefetching result with the highest rank (first) is erased and the remaining special figure 1 prefetching result Are processed so that the rank of the data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 1 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 1 prefetch result data of the lowest rank (last).

  Also, in the RAM 308, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 2 prefetch result and the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit are stored in the special figure 2 prefetch. A special figure 2 pre-reading number storage area for storing numbers is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 2 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 2 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 2 prefetching result having the highest rank is deleted and the order of the remaining special figure 2 prefetching result data Are processed so that they are incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 2 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 2 prefetch data having the lowest rank.

  In the special figure prefetching process, first, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the startup information of the special figure 2 has increased (step S301). The determination as to whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased is stored in, for example, the special figure 2 hold number stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area and the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area. Special figure 2 Compared with the number of pre-reads. The main control unit 300 determines that the start information of the special figure 2 has increased when the special figure 2 hold number is larger than the special figure 2 prefetch number, and the special figure 2 hold number is the special figure 2 prefetch number. If they are equal, it is determined that the starting information in FIG. 2 has not increased. If it is determined that the starting information of FIG. 2 has increased, the process proceeds to step S303, and if it is determined that the starting information of FIG. 2 has not increased, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S303, the increased special figure 2 starting information (a special figure 2 winning random value and a set of special figure 2 random values) is processed before the success / failure determination process in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229). FIG. 2 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 2 start information and the determination table for special determination 2 and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 2 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S229). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S 305 subsequent to step S 303, the stop symbol information as the special figure 2 prefetch result obtained in the pre-determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information in FIG. 1 has increased. Whether or not the starting information of the special figure 1 has increased is determined by, for example, the special figure 1 holding number stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area and the special figure 1 pre-reading number storage as in the special figure 2 The comparison is made with the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the area. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. 1 has increased, the process proceeds to step S309, and if it is determined that the start information of FIG. Return to timer interrupt processing.

  In step S309, it is determined based on various flags in the RAM 308 whether or not non-electric support is in progress. If it is determined that the non-electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the non-electric support is not being performed (the electric support is being performed (normal high probability state)), the process proceeds to step S315. In this example, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is being performed, but it may be determined whether or not the execution condition of the special figure 1 prefetch notice is satisfied. The execution conditions of the special figure 1 pre-reading notice include conditions such as not being in a big hit game other than being in non-electric support.

  In step S311, the increased special figure 1 start information (a special figure 1 winning random value and a pair of special figure 1 random value) is processed before the success determination process in the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). FIG. 1 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 1 start information and the determination table for special determination and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 1 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected as the special figure 1 related lottery. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S231). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S313 following step S311, the stop symbol information as the special figure 1 prefetching result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the special figure prefetch process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In step S315, “undecided” information indicating that the start information has not been pre-read is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 pre-read result storage unit in the RAM 308 in place of the stop symbol information. Thereafter, the special figure prefetch process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  In the present embodiment, only the increased start information is pre-read and pre-determined. However, all start information may be pre-read and pre-determined. Further, in the above-described command setting transmission process (step S233), only the pre-read result of the starting information for the increase may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, or the pre-read result storage for special figure 1 and special figure 2 All the prefetching results in the section may be transmitted to the first sub-control section 400.

  Further, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, pre-reading is always executed for the increased start information of Special Figure 2, and pre-read is always executed for the increased start information of Special Figure 1 except during the electric support. However, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to pre-read the increased starting information of FIG. 1 and FIG. Alternatively, in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the prefetch result from the main control unit 300, for example, it may be determined by lottery whether to perform prefetch notification for each hold. Regardless of the gaming state (for example, whether or not non-electric support is in progress), the prefetching is always executed when the starting information increases, the result is stored in the prefetching result storage unit, and the prefetching result May be configured to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to determine whether to perform lottery and presentation using the prefetch result.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a state in which prefetch result information and the like are stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. FIG. 9A illustrates a state in which the special figure 1 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas as the special figure 1 variable game holdable number. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 1 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of Special Figure 1 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, “Special Figure G” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area “Pending 1”, and “Special Figure G” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area “Pending 2”. In the storage area “hold 3”, “special drawing F” is stored as stop symbol information, and “special diagram A” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area “hold 4”.

  FIG. 9B illustrates a state in which the special figure 2 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (4 in the present embodiment) of storage areas as the number of special figure variable games that can be held. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 2 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of the special figure 2 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the special symbol e is stored as the stop symbol information in the storage area “hold 1”, and the stop symbol information is stored in the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4”. It has not been. In FIG. 9B, a state where the stop symbol information is not stored in the storage area is described as “none”.

  FIG. 9 (c) shows an example of the prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 during the electric support. As shown in FIG. 9C, “undecided” information is stored in the storage area “hold 1” instead of the stopped symbol information. In the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4”, stop symbol information is not stored.

  In this example, only stop symbols are pre-determined, and only stop symbol information is stored in the prefetch result storage unit. However, it is predetermined whether the result is correct or not, the variation timer number (variation time), etc. While being stored in the result storage unit, it may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as prefetching result information.

  Next, various tables used in the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Various tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 24 are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. FIGS. 10A to 10D show an example of the determination table used for determining whether or not the lottery process is related to the special figure 2 lottery process (step S229) or the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). Yes. The success / failure determination table shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D is configured with items of “special figure probability” in the left column, “random number range” in the middle column, and “result determination result” in the right column. The item “special figure probability” indicates a special figure probability (special figure low probability or special figure high probability) at the time of determination of success or failure. The item “random number range” indicates a numerical range to be compared with the acquired special figure 2 winning random value or the special figure 1 winning random value. Here, the possible range of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 1 winning random value of this example is 0 to 65535 (the range of the numerical value range is 65536).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10A, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/399 and the small hit probability is about 1/299.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 2 that is used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10B, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/399 and the small hit probability is zero.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 that is used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10C, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1 / 39.9, and the small hit probability is about 1/299. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), the big hit probability is about 10 times and the small hit probability is the same.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (d) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 2 that is used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10D, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1 / 39.9 and the small hit probability is zero. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b), the probability of jackpot is about 10 times.

  FIG. 11 is a table showing an example of symbol type distribution range and its function at the time of big hit. The table shown in FIG. 11 is used when a stop symbol is determined in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) or the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231), or when the special figure 2 state update process (step S225) or special figure. It is used to determine the function that operates after the symbol display (after the end of the big hit game) in the one-state update process (step S227).

  As shown in FIG. 11, each jackpot symbol is set with a random number range to be compared with a special figure 1 random value or a special figure 2 random value (possible numerical range is 0 to 399). In the special figure 1 variable game according to the present embodiment, the distribution ratio of each big hit symbol is 40% for special figure A (16R special big hit) and 5% for special figure B (1 special 4R big hit). C (4R special big hit 2) is 15%, special figure D (2R special big hit) is 20%, and special figure E (4R normal big hit) is 20%. The ratio of probability variation big hit (16R special big hit, 4R special big hit 1, 2, 2R special big hit) in the big hit, that is, the probability variation probability is 80%. The round ratio is 40% for 16R, 40% for 4R, and 20% for 2R.

  On the other hand, in the special figure 2 variable game, the distribution rate of each big hit symbol is 60% for special figure a (16R special big hit), 15% for special figure b (4R special big hit), and special figure c (2R special big hit) The big hit) is 5%, and the special figure d (2R normal big hit) is 20%. The ratio of the probability variation big hit (16R special big hit, 4R special big hit, 2R special big hit) in the big hit, that is, the probability change probability is 80% as in FIG. The round ratio is 60% for 16R, 15% for 4R, and 25% for 2R.

  Special figure A, special figure B, special figure C, special figure D, special figure a, special figure b, and special figure c are symbols in which the probability change operates over a maximum of 10,000 fluctuations after the end of the big hit game. That is, when the stop symbol is special figure A, special figure B, special figure C, special figure D, special figure a, special figure b or special figure c, special figure 1 related lottery processing (step S231) or special figure. The special figure probability variation flag is set to ON in the FIG. 2 related lottery process (step S229), and the probability variation number is stored in the probability variation number storage unit in the special figure 1 state update process (step S227) or the special figure 2 state update process (step S225). 10,000 is set. In the present embodiment, the probability variation number is set so that the big hit is almost certainly performed while the number of special figure variation games is executed. In this embodiment, the probability variation number is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a probability variation flag may be provided and the probability variation state may continue as long as the flag is on. In such a case, a non-probable variation symbol such as special figure E is selected as a result of the determination of success / failure. Alternatively, a configuration may be used in which a falling lottery is executed for each change and the probability change is terminated when the falling lottery is won.

  Special figure A, special figure B, special figure a, and special figure b are not related to the symbol game state at the time of symbol display (during success / failure determination) (the symbol game state will be described later with reference to FIG. 14), and the big hit game ends. It is a design in which the electric supporter operates over a maximum of 10,000 fluctuations later. That is, when the stop symbol is special figure A, special figure B, special figure a or special figure b, the time reduction flag in special figure 1 state update process (step S227) or special figure 2 state update process (step S225). Is set to ON and the number of time reductions 10000 is set in the time reduction number storage unit.

  The special figure C is a symbol in which the electric support is operated over a maximum of 10,000 fluctuations after the big hit game when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2. On the other hand, if the special figure C is displayed when the symbol gaming state is the normal state or the probability changing state 1, the electric support is not activated after the big hit game is finished. For example, when the special figure C is displayed in the normal state, after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the probability change state 1 (there is a probability change and no electric support). Further, when the special figure C is displayed in the probability variation state 1, the probability variation state 1 is maintained after the big hit game ends. That is, when the special figure C continues to appear as a big hit symbol in the normal state or the probability variation state 1, the symbol gaming state loops with the probability variation state 1.

  The special chart D is a pattern in which the electric support is operated over a maximum of 10,000 fluctuations after the big hit game when the symbol game state at the time of the symbol display is the short-time state, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2. Compared with special figure C, it is different in that when special figure D is displayed in probability variation state 1, transition to probability variation state 2 (with probability variation and with electric support) is performed. Therefore, even if the special figure D continues to appear as a big hit symbol, the above-described symbol game state loop does not occur.

  When the symbol game state at the time of symbol display is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2, the special symbol E is a symbol in which the electric support is operated over a maximum of 70 fluctuations after the big hit game is finished. When the symbol game state at the time of symbol display is the short-time state, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2, the special symbol c is a symbol in which the electric support is operated over a maximum of 70 fluctuations after the big hit game ends. When the symbol game state at the time of symbol display is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2, the special symbol d is a symbol in which the electric support is operated over a maximum of 70 fluctuations after the big hit game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, since there is only one kind of small hit symbol (Special Figure 1 only), when the result of the determination of special figure 1 is a small hit, the special symbol is a special symbol regardless of the special figure 1 random value. Determined in FIG. In addition, since there are one type of missing symbols (special drawing G if special figure 1 and special figure e if special figure 2), special figure 1 is displayed when the result of the determination of special figure 1 is wrong. Regardless of the random number value, the stop symbol is determined as the special symbol G, and when the determination result of the special symbol 2 is out of order, the stop symbol is determined as the special symbol e regardless of the special symbol 2 random value. However, a plurality of types of small hit symbols and outlier symbols may be provided and determined by lottery.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the relationship between the special figure stop symbol and the winning gaming state to which the symbol shifts after the symbol is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 12, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure A or special figure a, the subsequent winning game state is set to the big hit state 1. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure B, special figure E or special figure b, the subsequent winning game state is set to the big hit state 2. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure C, the subsequent winning game state is set to the big hit state 3. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure D, special figure c or special figure d, the subsequent winning game state is set to big hit state 4. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure F, the subsequent hit gaming state is set to the small hit state.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the operation mode in the hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 13, in each winning gaming state, the amount of profit obtained by one big hit (small hit) is different from each other. When the winning game state is the jackpot state 1, the number of rounds is 16 rounds (16R), the number of times that the variable prize opening 234 is released in one round, and the maximum opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is 30 seconds / round. When the winning game state is the big hit state 2, the number of rounds is 4R, the number of times that the variable prize opening 234 is released in one round, and the maximum opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is 30 seconds / round. When the winning game state is the big hit state 3, the number of rounds is 4R, the number of times that the variable prize opening 234 is released in one round, and the maximum opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is 0.1 second / round. When the winning game state is the big hit state 4, the number of rounds is 2R, the number of times that the variable prize opening 234 is released in one round, and the maximum opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is 30 seconds / round. When the winning game state is the small hit state, the number of times the variable winning opening 234 is opened is four, and the maximum opening time of the variable winning opening 234 is 0.1 second.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a function that operates in each symbol gaming state. As shown in FIG. 14, the symbol gaming state of the present embodiment includes a normal state, a short time state, a probability variation state 1 (probability variation latent state), and a probability variation state 2 (electric support probability variation state). Each of these states is defined by whether or not the special figure is changed and whether or not the electric support is activated. The normal state is a state in which neither special figure change nor electric support is activated. The short-time state is a state in which only the electric support is activated, and the probability variation state 1 is a state in which only the special figure certain variation is activated. Probability change state 2 is a state in which both special figure probability change and electric support are activated. Here, the time reduction state includes a latent time reduction in addition to the normal time reduction. The normal time reduction is a state in which all three functions of the normal drawing lottery probability changing function, the normal figure changing time shortening function, and the ordinary electric accessory opening extension function are activated, and the latent time reduction is one of the above three functions. Or two are operating. The latency time is difficult to distinguish from the appearance as in the case of the latent probability change, but it can be said that it is an advantageous state because there is a possibility that the profit obtained when a big hit is likely to increase.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a symbol gaming state set determination table for determining a symbol gaming state set after the winning game based on the special symbol stop symbol and the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display (during judgment). Here, although not shown in FIG. 15, for example, when the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is cleared in the initial setting 1 (step S101) or the initial setting 2 (step S107) shown in FIG. 1 is set. In the present embodiment, the switching to the symbol game state set determined based on the special symbol stop symbol etc. using the symbol game state set determination table ends the big hit game or the small hit game related to the special symbol stop symbol. It is executed at the timing.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, special figure B, special figure a or special figure b, the symbol gaming state set is the state set regardless of the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display. 2 is set. When the special symbol stop symbol is special symbol C, when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the normal state or the probability variation state 1, the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 6, and when the symbol gaming state is the time reduction state or the probability variation state 2 The symbol game state set is set to state set 3. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure D, when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the normal state, the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 6, and when the symbol speed state, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2 The symbol game state set is set to state set 2. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure E or special figure d, when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the normal state or probability variation state 1, the symbol gaming state set is set to state set 7, and the time reduction state or probability variation state When it is 2, the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 5.

  When the special symbol stop symbol is special symbol F, when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the normal state, the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 7, and when the symbol speed state, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2 The state set is not changed and remains the current state set. When the special symbol stop symbol is special symbol c, when the symbol gaming state at the time of symbol display is the normal state, the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 6, and when the symbol speed state, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2 The symbol game state set is set to state set 4. When the special figure stop symbol is the special figure G or the special figure e, the symbol game state set is not changed, and the state set set at that time is maintained.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a variation timer selection table determination table for determining a variation timer selection table based on the symbol gaming state set. When the symbol gaming state set is state set 1, the variable timer selection table 1 (normal state) is set, and the table change counter in the RAM 308 is set to the initial value 0. Here, the table change counter is a subtraction counter that is decremented by 1 every time the variable game of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is performed, and stops when the counter value becomes 0. The main control unit 300 switches the variation timer selection table on condition that the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0. If the initial value of the table changing counter is set to 0, the counter value will not change from 1 to 0 even if a special figure variation game is performed. For this reason, when the symbol gaming state set is set to the state set 1, the variation timer selection table is maintained in the variation timer selection table 1 unless the symbol gaming state set is switched to other than the state set 1. In other words, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 1, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed using the variable timer selection table 1 until a big win is won.

  When the symbol game state set is state set 2, the variation timer selection table 2 (electric support probability variation state) is set, and the table change counter is set to the initial value 10000. The set variation timer selection table 2 is maintained until the value of the table change counter is subtracted to zero. When the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 2, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 10,000 times (until the jackpot is won) using the variable timer selection table 2. If a big win is not won in 10,000 special figure variable games, the subsequent special figure variable games are repeatedly executed using the variable timer selection table 1.

  When the symbol gaming state set is the state set 3, the variable timer selection table 3 (time reduction state) is set, and the table change counter is set to the initial value 70. When the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 2 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 9930. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 3, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 70 times using the variable timer selection table 3, and then the maximum using the variable timer selection table 2 Repeated 9930 times. If the bonus game is not won in these 10,000 special figure variation games in total, the subsequent special figure variation game is repeatedly executed using the variation timer selection table 1.

  When the symbol game state set is the state set 4, the variable timer selection table 3 is set, and the table change counter is set to the initial value 70. When the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 4 (latent state 1), and the table change counter is set to the initial value 30. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 7 (latency confirmation notification state), and the table change counter is set to the initial value 9900. Is done. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 4, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 70 times using the variable timer selection table 3, and then the maximum using the variable timer selection table 4. It is repeatedly executed 30 times, and thereafter it is repeatedly executed up to 9900 times using the variable timer selection table 7. If the bonus game is not won in these 10,000 special figure variation games in total, the subsequent special figure variation game is repeatedly executed using the variation timer selection table 1.

  When the symbol gaming state set is the state set 5, the variable timer selection table 3 is set, and the table change counter is set to the initial value 70. When the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 4 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 30. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 5, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 70 times using the variable timer selection table 3 and then the maximum using the variable timer selection table 4. It is repeatedly executed 30 times, and thereafter repeatedly using the variable timer selection table 1.

  When the symbol game state set is the state set 6, the variable timer selection table 5 (latent state 2) is set and the table change counter is set to the initial value 39. When the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 6 (latent judge state), and the table change counter is set to the initial value 1. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 7 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 9960. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 6, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 39 times using the variable timer selection table 5, and thereafter, using the variable timer selection table 6, 1 It is executed once, and thereafter, it is repeatedly executed a maximum of 9960 times using the variable timer selection table 7. If the bonus game is not won in these 10,000 special figure variation games in total, the subsequent special figure variation game is repeatedly executed using the variation timer selection table 1.

  When the symbol gaming state set is the state set 7, the variable timer selection table 5 is set, and the table change counter is set to the initial value 39. When the value of the table change counter is changed from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 6 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 1. Thereafter, when the value of the table change counter changes from 1 to 0, the change timer selection table is switched to the change timer selection table 1 and the table change counter is set to the initial value 0. That is, when the symbol game state set is set to the state set 7, the special figure variable game is repeatedly executed up to 39 times using the variable timer selection table 5, and thereafter, 1 using the variable timer selection table 6. It is executed repeatedly using the variable timer selection table 1 after that.

  17 to 23 show a special figure stop symbol, a special figure variable time determination random number value (possible range is 0 to 65535) and a hold number (in the case of special figure 1 variable game, the special figure 1 hold number, special figure FIG. 2 shows an example of variable timer selection tables 1 to 7 for determining a timer number based on the number of holdings in FIG. Here, in this embodiment, 34 types of variable timers of timers 1 to 34 are prepared. The variation timer with a larger number has a longer variation time, and the timers 6 to 34 are variation timers (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “reach or more timers”) capable of performing effects that are more than so-called reach. Each timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the variable timer selection table 1 (normal state). As shown in FIG. 17, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e (out-of-order symbol), when the number of holds is 0 to 2, timer 3 (5000 ms) with a probability of about 32%. ), Timer 4 (7000 ms) and timer 5 (12500 ms) are selected, and a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of approximately 5.0%. On the other hand, when the number of holds is 3, timer 2 (3000 ms), timer 4 and timer 5 are selected with a probability of about 31% to 33%, respectively, and a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 4.0% Is done. The probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected when the number of holds is 3 is about 0.8 times that when the number of holds is 0 to 2. Also, when the number of holds is 3, it is easier to select a timer with a short variation time than when the number of holds is 0-2.

  When the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, special figure B, special figure D, special figure E, special figure a to special figure d, a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holdings. Is done. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure C (latency probability variation) and special figure F (small hit), the timer 17 (timer of reach or higher) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holds.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the variation timer selection table 2 (electric support probability variation state). Although not shown, the table when the special figure stop symbol is other than the special graphic G or the special graphic e (out of symbol) is the same as the variable timer selection table 1, for example. As shown in FIG. 18, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 4.0% regardless of the number of holds. The probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected is almost as low as when the number of holds is 3 in the variable timer selection table 1 (normal state). As a result, the probability that a loss of reach will occur during the power support probability change is reduced. When the number of holds is 0 to 2, it is easy to select a timer with a short variation time in the variable timer selection table 1 as much as when the number of holds is 3. For example, timer 2 (3000 ms) is selected with a probability of approximately 31%, timer 3 (5000 ms) is selected with a probability of approximately 27%, and timer 4 (7000 ms) is selected with a probability of approximately 23%. When the number of holds is 3, it is easier to select a timer with a shorter variation time than when the number of holds is 0-2. For example, timer 1 (2000 ms) is selected with a probability of approximately 60%, and timer 2 is selected with a probability of approximately 15%. As described above, since the variation timer selection table 2 is used during the power support probability variation, the average variation time is the shortest compared to the other tables 1 and 3-7.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the variable timer selection table 3 (time reduction state). Although not shown, the table when the special figure stop symbol is other than the special graphic G or the special graphic e (out of symbol) is the same as the variable timer selection table 1, for example. As shown in FIG. 19, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 6.0% regardless of the number of holds. The probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected is about 1.5 times that of the variation timer selection table 2 (electric support probability variation state). In the variation timer selection table 3, a timer with a short variation time is easily selected as much as the variation timer selection table 2. For example, when the number of holds is 0 to 2, timer 2 (3000 ms) is selected with a probability of about 30%, timer 3 (5000 ms) is selected with a probability of about 27%, and timer 4 with a probability of about 23%. (7000 ms) is selected. When the number of holds is 3, timer 1 (2000 ms) is selected with a probability of about 58%, and timer 2 is selected with a probability of about 15%.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the variation timer selection table 4 (latent state 1). Although not shown, the table when the special figure stop symbol is other than the special graphic G or the special graphic e (out of symbol) is the same as the variable timer selection table 1, for example. As shown in FIG. 20, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, when the number of holds is 0-2, a timer of reach or more is selected with a probability of about 6.0%, and the number of holds is When 3, the timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 4.8%. The probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected is about 1.2 times that of the variable timer selection table 1 (normal state). In addition, in the variation timer selection table 4, a timer with a short variation time is somewhat difficult to select compared to the variation timer selection table 1. As described above, the variation timer selection table 4 has a relatively long average variation time in order to satisfy the player's expectation.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the variation timer selection table 5 (latent state 2). Although not shown, the table when the special figure stop symbol is other than the special graphic G or the special graphic e (out of symbol) is the same as the variable timer selection table 1, for example. As shown in FIG. 21, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, when the number of holds is 0-2, a timer of reach or more is selected with a probability of about 7.0%, and the number of holds is In the case of 3, a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 5.6%. The probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected is about 1.3 times that of the variable timer selection table 1 (normal state). Further, in the variation timer selection table 5, a timer having a short variation time is somewhat difficult to select compared to the variation timer selection table 1. Thus, the variation timer selection table 5 has a slightly longer average variation time than the variation timer selection table 4.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the variation timer selection table 6 (latent judgment state). As shown in FIG. 22, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, timer 8 (30525 ms) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holdings. When the special figure stop symbols are special figures A to F and special figures a to d, the timer 9 (40675 ms) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holdings. The timers 8 and 9 are timers capable of executing a confrontation effect such as a latent judge described later.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the variation timer selection table 7 (latency confirmation notification state). As shown in FIG. 23, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure G or special figure e, when the holding number is 0 to 2, timer 3, timer 4 and timer 5 have a probability of about 29% respectively. A timer greater than reach is selected with a probability of approximately 13%. On the other hand, when the number of holds is 3, the timer 2, the timer 4 and the timer 5 are selected with a probability of about 26 to 34%, respectively, and the timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of about 11%. As described above, the variation timer selection table 7 has a higher probability that a timer of reach or higher is selected as compared with the variation timer selection tables 1 to 5 and the like.

  When the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, special figure B, special figure D, special figure E, special figure a to special figure d, a timer of reach or higher is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holdings. Is done. When the special figure stop symbol is special figure C or special figure F, the timer 17 (reach or higher timer) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of holds.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the variation time for each timer number and the effect types that can be executed during the variation period using each timer. As shown in FIG. 24, a timer 1 (2000 ms) can produce a very short fluctuation effect, a timer 2 (3000 ms) can produce a short fluctuation effect, and a timer 3 (5000 ms) can produce a short fluctuation effect. The timer 4 (7000 ms) can execute a normal variation effect, and the timer 5 (12500 ms) can execute a long variation effect. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the timers 6 to 34 can execute an effect more than reach, and among them, the timers 8 and 9 can execute a latent judgment effect described later. As shown in FIG. 22, in the variation timer selection table 6 of this example, either the timer 8 or 9 (timer 8 when the determination result of the variation is out of date, timer 9 when the result is wrong) Must be selected. The timers 32 and 33 are timers that can be selected only in the variable timer selection table 7. The timers 32 and 33 can execute a super reach D system effect (for example, a family crest effect described later).

  Note that the timer number and the effect type do not necessarily correspond one-on-one, and a plurality of effect modes may be provided for one timer number. For example, when a certain timer is selected, in the effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500, a determination based on a predetermined condition or a lottery using an effect random number is performed, You may make it select the production | presentation aspect performed with the change time of a timer from several production | presentation aspects.

  Further, in this example, when the timers 6 to 34 are selected, an effect more than reach is executed, but whether or not an effect more than reach is executed does not necessarily depend on the timer number. . For example, the lottery of the timer number and the lottery of whether or not to execute the effect of reach or more may be performed independently. The lottery for determining whether or not to perform the reach or more may be performed by the main control unit 300 or the first sub-control unit 400.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S401 in FIG. 25A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. The initial setting is a process that is performed only once when the power is turned on, and performs the minimum settings necessary for the operation, such as setting an interrupt timer. Details of the initial setting process will be described later.

  In step S403 following step S401, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405. . In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407 following step S405, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S409 following step S407, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S407, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. Details of the effect control process will be described later.

  In step S411 following step S409, a chance button control process is performed. In the chance button control process, when the pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, the effect data updated in step S409 is changed to the effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

  In step S413 subsequent to step S411, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, when there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S415 following step S413, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S417 following step S415, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S419 following step S417, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S421 following step S419, information transmission processing is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S409, a setting is made to output this control command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S403.

  FIG. 25B is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit command reception interrupt process (strobe interrupt process) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal from the main control unit 300. In step S501 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 25C is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S601 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S403 of the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S603 following step S601, a control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in the information transmission process (step S421) of the first sub-control unit main process, and other random number values for effects are updated. Etc.

  FIG. 25D is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process in step S413 of the first sub control unit main process. In step S701, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S703 following step S701, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S705. Wait for the input signal to be input.

  In step S705, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S701, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S707 following step S705, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S709 following step S707, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S711. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S711, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of initial setting (step S401) of the first sub-control unit main process. First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not RAM is cleared. For example, if a RAM clear command is received from the main control unit 300, it is determined that there is RAM clear, and if it is not received, it is determined that there is no RAM clear. For example, when power is restored after a power failure occurs, a RAM clear command is not transmitted from the main control unit 300, so it is determined that there is no RAM clear. If it is determined that the RAM is not cleared, the process proceeds to step S803. If it is determined that the RAM is cleared, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S803, the power interruption occurrence flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON. The power interruption occurrence flag is a flag that is kept on from the timing at which the power interruption occurs until the timing at which the symbol game state set is changed (for example, the timing at which the big hit game or the small hit game ends). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, other initial setting processing is performed. Thereafter, the initial setting is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the effect control process (step S409) of the first sub-control unit main process. First, in step S901 of the effect control process, an effect state setting process after power recovery is performed. Details of the post-recovery effect state setting process will be described later.

  In step S903 subsequent to step S901, it is determined whether or not the symbol gaming state set has been changed. In this example, when the symbol game state set is changed by the main control unit 300, the new symbol game state set information is transmitted to the symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 300 when the big hit game or the small hit game ends. include. Therefore, in this example, if the received symbol variation start command includes the symbol gaming state set information, it can be determined that the symbol gaming state set has been changed. If it is determined that the symbol game state set has been changed, the process proceeds to step S905. If it is determined that the symbol game state set has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S905, the power interruption occurrence flag in the RAM 408 is set to OFF.

  In step S907 following step S905, the current symbol gaming state set is stored in the symbol gaming state set storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  In step S 909 following step S 907, the number of times based on the symbol game state set (in this example, the same value as the above-described table change counter initial value) is set in the special figure variation counter provided in the RAM 408. The special figure variation counter is a counter for the first sub-control unit 400 to manage the remaining number of times of the production state notified by the specific production.

  In step S911 following step S909, an effect state is set based on the current variation timer selection table and stored in an effect state storage area provided in the RAM 408. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S913. The correspondence between the variation timer selection table and the effect state will be described later with reference to FIG. In this example, the information of the variation timer selection table is included in the symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 300 at the timing when the variation timer selection table is switched.

  In step S913, it is determined whether or not the special figure variable game is started. For example, it is determined that the special figure variation game has been started at the timing when the symbol variation start command is received, and otherwise, it is determined that the special figure variation game has not been started. If it is determined that the special figure variable game has been started, the process proceeds to step S915. If it is determined that the special figure variable game has not been started, the process proceeds to step S919.

  In step S915, effect determination processing is performed. In the effect determination process, an effect to be executed based on the change is determined based on information on the timer number selected by the main control unit 300, information on the effect state stored in the RAM 408, and the like. Basically, an effect may be determined by lottery, and a specific effect may be executed when a specific timer is selected.

  In step S917 following step S915, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure fluctuation counter in the RAM 408. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S919.

  In step S919, it is determined whether or not the variable timer selection table has been changed. In this example, when the variation timer selection table is changed in the main control unit 300, the information of the new variation timer selection table is transmitted to the symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 300 when the big hit game or the small hit game ends. include. Therefore, in this example, if the information on the variation timer selection table is included in the received symbol variation start command, it can be determined that the variation timer selection table has been changed. At the timing when the variation timer selection table is changed, the value of the special figure variation counter in the RAM 408 is normally zero. If it is determined that the variation timer selection table has been changed, the process proceeds to step S921. If it is determined that the change timer selection table has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S925.

  In step S921, the number of times based on the symbol game state set (in this example, the same value as the above-described table change counter initial value) is set in the special figure variation counter provided in the RAM 408.

  In step S923 following step S921, an effect state is set based on the current variation timer selection table and stored in the effect state storage area in the RAM 408. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S925.

  In step S925, other effect control processing is performed. Thereafter, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  Here, in this example, the information of the symbol game state set stored in step S907, the value of the special figure variation counter set in steps S909 and S921 and subtracted in step S917, and set in steps S911 and S923. The information on the performance state disappears when power interruption / recovery occurs.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the post-recovery effect state setting process (step S901) in the effect control process. First, in step S1001 of the post-recovery effect state setting process, it is determined whether or not the power interruption occurrence flag in the RAM 408 is on. When it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1003. When it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is off, the post-power recovery effect state setting process is terminated and the effect control process is performed. Return to.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the current variation timer selection table is the variation timer selection table 2. If it is determined that it is the variable timer selection table 2, the process proceeds to step S1005, and if it is determined to be other than that, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1005, the effect state is set to the time reduction state and stored in the effect state storage area in the RAM 408. That is, when the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the effect state when the variation timer selection table 2 is used is not the power support probability change state corresponding to the table 2, but is more than the power support probability change state for the player. It is set to the short state when an adverse effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the current variation timer selection table is the variation timer selection table 5. If it is determined that it is the variable timer selection table 5, the process proceeds to step S1009, and if it is determined that it is other than that, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1009, the effect state is set to the normal state and stored in the effect state storage area in the RAM 408. That is, when the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the presentation state when the variable timer selection table 5 is used is not the latent state 2 corresponding to the table 5, but is more disadvantageous for the player than the latent state 2. It is set to the normal state where the effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1011, it is determined whether or not the current variation timer selection table is the variation timer selection table 7. If it is determined that it is the variable timer selection table 7, the process proceeds to step S1013, and if it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1013, the production state is set to the latent state 2 and stored in the production state storage area in the RAM 408. In other words, when the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the effect state when the variable timer selection table 7 is used is not the latent confirmation notification state corresponding to the table 7 but rather than the latent confirmation notification state for the player. It is set to the latent state 2 in which a disadvantageous effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1015.

  In step S1015, the symbol gaming state set 1 is stored in the symbol gaming state set storage area of the RAM 408 as the current symbol gaming state set. That is, since the information on the current symbol gaming state set has disappeared from the RAM 408 due to the occurrence of power interruption, the symbol gaming state set 1 which is an initial value is set. In addition, you may make it set not the symbol game state set 1 which is an initial value, but the special symbol game state set set only at the time of a power failure occurrence. Thereafter, the post-recovery effect state setting process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  FIG. 29 shows the correspondence between the variation timer selection table and the effect state. In the figure, the “normal” column represents the rendering state (the rendering state set in the normal state) stored in the ROM 406 as the rendering state corresponding to the variation timer selection table, and the “power recovery” column is 29 shows the effect state set after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery by the post-recovery effect state setting process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in this example, when the variable timer selection tables 1, 3, 4, and 6 are selected, the same rendering state as that in the normal state is set even after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery. When the variation timer selection tables 2, 5 and 7 are selected, an effect state different from the normal time (the effect state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal effect state) is set. Specifically, when the variation timer selection table 2 is selected, the performance state after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery is set to a time-short state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal power support probability variation state. . When the variation timer selection table 5 is selected, the performance state after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery is set to a normal state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the latent state 2 at normal time. When the variation timer selection table 7 is selected, the performance state after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery is set to a latent state 2 that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal latent confirmation notification state.

  If an effect that clearly informs you of an advantageous state after a power outage or power failure occurs, it will be difficult to maintain fairness among players, or a disadvantage will occur at the amusement store. It may be easier. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress a hyena action or the like, even if the gaming state after power recovery is actually advantageous to the player, an effect similar to the disadvantageous state is performed. By changing the production state before and after power interruption / recovery, there may be cases where the hyena action can be suppressed, and there may be cases where it is possible to notify that there is an abnormality due to a deviation between the production state and the variation timer selection table. It should be noted that the high-probability medium lamp 222 controlled by the main control unit 300 is lit until the next big hit if the gaming state after power recovery is a probable change state. As a result, when the gaming state after power recovery is in a probable state, the minimum of being in an advantageous state by lighting the high-probability lamp 222 while notifying the player that the state is unfavorable for the performance. Is notified. However, since the high-probability medium lamp 222 is smaller than the decorative symbol display device 208, it is difficult for the player to notice.

  Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S1101 of FIG. 30A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S1101. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1103 following step S1101, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1105. . In step S1105, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1107 following step S1105, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1109 after step S1107, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1107, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S1111 following step S1109, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S1113 following step S1111, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1103.

  FIG. 30B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1201 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 30C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S1301 of the timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1103 of the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1103, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1303 following step S1301, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, a specific example of effects executed in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, a description will be given of effects performed at normal times when no power interruption / recovery occurs. FIG. 31 shows an example of the effect of the latent confirmation notification state executed in normal time in time series. Here, in FIG. 31 and each figure to be described later, the variation of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is represented by a thin white arrow pointing downward. In addition, the extinguishing portions of the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are shown in white, and the lighting portions are shown in black. In the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214, all the segments are shown in white or only one central segment is shown in black. It shows that the fluctuation display of special figure 2 is performed. In the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214, the state in which all segments are represented in white also represents the state in which all segments are extinguished due to power interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in the effect of the latent confirmation notification state, the left door 246a and the right door 246b of the shielding device 246 are both moved to the closed position, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is used for the left door 246a and the right door. For example, it is shielded by 246b over a plurality of variable periods. In this embodiment, the shoji portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b are translucent, so that the player can visually recognize the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 even when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed. It is possible to make it.

  At the time shown in FIG. 31 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the special figure 1 variable display, and the special figure 2 display device 214 displays the special special figure 2 variable game stop symbol. FIG. E (out of line) is displayed. Here, in the special figure 1 variable game, the timer 32 or 33 capable of executing the family crest effect is selected as the variable timer. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 turns on the first to third LEDs from the left to indicate that there are three holdes in the special figure 1, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 turns off all the LEDs. In this case, it is displayed that the special figure 2 hold is 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. At this time, information indicating that the latent confirmation notification state is stored in the effect state storage area in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. Based on this, in the upper right part of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, as a part of the effect in the latent confirmation notification state, the characters “high probability” suggesting that the latent probability change is confirmed are displayed. ing. The player can visually recognize these displays through the left door 246a and the right door 246b.

  In the family crest effect executed in the special figure 1 variable game, first, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), an image (matte image) that is circular and filled with a solid black color at the center of the effect display area 208d. ) 701 is displayed. In this example, the image 701 is opaque and is displayed on a layer in front of the decorative pattern and the characters “high probability”. However, since the image 701 is black as a whole at this time, the player can visually recognize that a black circular image is displayed via the left door 246a and the right door 246b, but the image 701 is displayed. It is not possible to see what kind of pattern is.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the left door 246 a and the right door 246 b gradually move in the opening direction, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is gradually unshielded. Since the image 701 is displayed at the center of the effect display area 208d, the shielding by the left door 246a and the right door 246b is gradually released from the center toward the outside. Corresponding to the movement of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, the image 701 gradually changes to a crest pattern from the center where the shielding is released toward the outside. The outer portion of the image 701 that has not been unshielded is still painted in black. When the shielding by the left door 246a and the right door 246b is solved in the entire image 701, the entire image 701 becomes a family crest pattern. By the operation of the shielding device 246 and the change of the displayed image 701, the player is made to visually recognize that the left door 246a and the right door 246b are gradually opened and a family crest pattern image 701 appears. Can do. This family crest effect is a dedicated effect that is executed when the variation timer 32 or 33 is selected in the variation timer selection table 7. The player can recognize that the latent probability change has been confirmed when the family crest effect is executed.

  Next, an effect performed after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery will be described. FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 show, in time series, examples of effects in the latent confirmation notification state executed after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery. Since FIG. 32A is the same as FIG. 31A, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 32 (b) shows a state where power interruption occurred during the fluctuation period. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), all of the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, the special figure 2 hold lamp 220, the decorative symbol display device 208, etc. Turns off.

  FIG. 32 (c) shows a state immediately after power recovery. When a power interruption occurs during the fluctuation period, the main control unit 300 saves information on the fluctuation lottery results (whether determination result, stop symbol, fluctuation display time (timer number), etc.). For this reason, after the power recovery, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 over the remaining fluctuation time. On the other hand, since the above information is lost in the first sub-control unit 400, the decorative symbol display device 208 does not display the variation of the decorative symbol, and a text message such as “Restoring the power supply now” or “Please wait for a while” is displayed. The time is displayed. After receiving the symbol variation stop command or the next symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 resumes the control of the decorative symbol variation stop display.

  Further, in the first sub-control unit 400, information that the effect state is the latent confirmation notification state is lost. For this reason, the left door 246a and the right door 246b are returned to the initial position (open position) by the initial operation after power recovery.

  FIG. 32 (d) shows that after the special figure 1 variable game (outlier fluctuation) during the fluctuation period at the time of the power interruption is completed and the first sub control part 400 receives the symbol fluctuation stop command from the main control part 300. Shows the state. In this example, it is assumed that the symbol variation stop command includes information such as a variation timer selection table (in this example, variation timer selection table 7). As shown in FIG. 32 (d), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combinations “decoration 8”-“decoration 2”-“decoration 3” other than the symbol combination for notifying the winning are stopped and displayed based on the symbol variation stop command. ing.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation timer selection table 7 is selected based on the symbol variation stop command from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the rendering state to the latency corresponding to the variation timer selection table 7. Instead of the confirmed notification state, the latent state 2 is set, which is more disadvantageous than the latent confirmed notification state for the player (see steps S1011 and S1013 in FIG. 28). As a result, in the upper right part of the effect display area 208d, the character “high probability?” Is displayed as the effect of the latent state 2. In the effect display area 208d, an effect in the villain search mode (in this example, an effect in which a moving image of the main character is displayed) is executed as the effect of the latent state 2.

  FIG. 33A shows a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game (displacement fluctuation) is completed. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, symbol combinations “decoration 7”-“decoration 3”-“decoration 9” other than the symbol combination for notifying the winning are stopped and displayed. In the effect display area 208d, the display of the characters “high probability?” And the effect of the bad guy search mode are executed.

  FIG. 33 (b) shows a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game is started after the suspension of special figure 1 is increased by two. In the special figure 1 variable game, the timer 32 or 33 is selected as the variable timer. The first sub-control unit 400 determines to execute the family crest effect based on whether the timer 32 or 33 is selected. With the start of execution of the family crest effect, an image 701 that is entirely black is displayed in the effect display area 208d. In addition, with the start of execution of the family crest effect, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move from the open position (initial position) to the closed position, respectively.

  Here, since the left door 246a and the right door 246b are both in the closed position at the execution start timing of the family crest effect at the normal time when no power interruption / recovery occurs, the entire image 701 is the left door. It is shielded by 246a and the right door 246b. However, since the left door 246a and the right door 246b are both in the open position at the execution start timing of the family crest effect after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, the entire black image 701 is visually recognized.

  FIG. 33C shows a state in which the left door 246a and the right door 246b are further moved to the open position after the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed in the family crest effect. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the image 701 at this point changes to a family crest pattern at a portion wider than the portion where the shielding by the left door 246a and the right door 246b is released. That is, the normal family crest effect is started in a state where both the left door 246a and the right door 246b are in the closed position, whereas the family crest effect after power interruption / recovery is performed in the left door 246a and the right door 246b. Are started in the open position. For this reason, the left door 246a and the right door 246b are delayed in operation with respect to the preset effect data by the time required to return to the closed position. On the other hand, the image 701 changes to a crest pattern from the center to the outside at a timing based on preset effect data. As a result, an effect that is inconsistent between the operation of the shielding device 246 and the change in the displayed image 701 is executed, so that it may be possible to cause the player to feel uncomfortable.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (d), after the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, an effect similar to a normal family crest effect is performed.

  In addition, not only operation | movement of the shielding apparatus 246 but when the production | presentation aspect to perform is determined depending on a fluctuation | variation timer, the display content in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, the blink pattern of an effect lamp, and the output pattern of a sound Or the like may be different from the previous variation period of the same production mode, and the player may be caused to feel uncomfortable.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by intentionally executing an effect that cannot be consistent after power interruption / recovery, it is possible to impress the player that the power interruption has occurred, and there is a problem with the game stand. In some cases, it can be made easy to notice that this has occurred. In addition, the player may be able to determine the actual gaming state by executing an effect that is not consistent after power interruption / power recovery.

  In the present embodiment, a variable timer (in this example, timer 32 or 33 in this example) that has no correspondence with the effect state (in this example, latent state 2) set on the first sub-control unit 400 side is the main control. When transmitted from the unit 300, an effect (in this example, a family crest effect) that does not correspond to the set effect state but corresponds to the variation timer is executed. Instead of this, an effect that does not correspond to the effect state may not be executed, and only the decorative symbol may be shortened and temporarily stopped, and the fluctuation may be changed until the change is stopped. In this case, it may be possible for the player to feel uncomfortable because the fluctuation of fluctuation is performed longer than usual.

  In the present embodiment, due to the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, the shielding device and the effect produced by the image corresponding to the shielding device are shifted to create a sense of incongruity. The configuration may be such that a sense of incongruity is generated by restricting the execution of either one of the image displays by the occurrence of power interruption or power recovery.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a game table according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. About the structure of the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the pachinko machine 100 by 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the effect determination process in the present embodiment. This effect determination process is a process executed in the effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400 (for example, the effect determination process (step S915) shown in FIG. 27). First, in step S1401 of the effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol of the fluctuation is special figure C (latency probability variation) or special figure F (small hit). When it is determined that the special figure stop symbol of the change is special figure C or special figure F, the process proceeds to step S1403, and when it is determined that neither special figure C nor special figure F is determined, the effect is determined. The process ends and the process returns to the effect control process.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the power interruption occurrence flag in the RAM 408 is off. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1405. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the change timer selection table at the start of change is the change timer selection table 5. If it is determined that it is the variable timer selection table 5, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if it is determined to be other than that, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1407, the latent state continuation effect is set as the effect mode to be executed. That is, when the variation timer selection table at the start of variation is the variation timer selection table 5, since the effect of the latent state 2 has already been executed, an effect suggesting that the latent state is continued is set. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1423.

  In step S1409, the latent state entry effect is set as the effect mode to be executed. That is, when the variation timer selection table at the start of variation is not the variation timer selection table 5, since the effect of the latent state 2 is not executed at the present time, an effect suggesting that the latent state has been entered is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1423.

  As described above, when power interruption has not occurred, the effect mode at the time of displaying special figure C or special figure F is determined based on the variation timer selection table. However, the effect mode at the time of displaying the special figure C or the special figure F may be determined based on, for example, the symbol gaming state at the time of the symbol stop display.

  In step S1411, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol of the change is special figure C. If it is determined that the special figure stop symbol of the change is special figure C, the process proceeds to step S1415. If it is determined that the fluctuation is not special figure C (special figure F), the process proceeds to step S1413. Transition.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether or not the symbol gaming state at the start of variation is the probability variation state 1. If it is determined that the symbol gaming state at the start of variation is the probability variation state 1, the process proceeds to step S1415. If it is determined to be other than that, the process proceeds to step S1417.

  In step S1415, a latent state continuation effect is set as the effect mode.

  In step S1417, it is determined whether or not the change timer selection table at the start of change is the change timer selection table 5. If it is determined that it is the variable timer selection table 5, the process proceeds to step S1419, and if it is determined that it is other than that, the process proceeds to step S1421.

  In step S1419, a latent state continuation effect is set as the effect mode. In step S1421, the latent state rush production is set as the production mode.

  In the present embodiment, in order to make an effect executed with a sense of incongruity after the occurrence of a power interruption an effect that is advantageous to the player, the stop symbol of the variation is a special symbol C, and the symbol gaming state at the start of the variation Is the probability variation state 1 or the variation timer selection table at the start of variation is the variation timer selection table 5, an effect that suggests that the latent state is continued is executed. In addition, the change stop symbol is not the special figure C but the special figure F, the symbol gaming state at the start of the change is not the probability change state 1, and the change timer selection table at the start of the change is not the change timer selection table 5. Based on this, an effect that suggests having entered the latent state is executed. Thus, even if the variation timer selection table is the variation timer selection table 5 after the occurrence of power interruption, the latent effect is not executed. Therefore, after the occurrence of power interruption, the effect mode is determined based on the stop symbol or the symbol gaming state. After the process of step S1415, S1419, or S1421 is complete | finished, it transfers to the process of step S1423.

  In step S1423, processing for determining other effects is performed. Thereafter, the effect determination process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the power interruption occurrence flag in the RAM 408 is used, but the power interruption occurrence flag is not used. For example, the symbol game state at the time when the special figure C or the special figure F is displayed is a probabilistic state. Based on being 1, the latent state continuation effect may be set.

  Next, an example of the latent effect executed in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 35 shows an example of the latent effect executed in normal time in time series. FIG. 35 (a) shows a state in which the latent probability change (Special Figure C) is won in a special Figure 1 variable game (the symbol game state at the start of the change is a normal state). As shown in FIG. 35A, the special figure C is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 lights the first to second LEDs from the left to indicate that there are two holdes in the special figure 1. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 1”-“decoration 2”-“decoration 3” for informing the latent probability change is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect in the normal state is being executed in the effect display area 208d.

  FIG. 35B shows a state in which the latent effect executed based on the winning of the special figure C is started. Here, on the main control unit 300 side, the change is made from the change timer selection table 1 at the start of change to the change timer selection table 5 based on the fact that the special figure C is won in the normal state (see FIGS. 15 and 16). ). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, the latent state 2 is set as the effect state based on the reception of the command including the information selected by the variation timer selection table 5 (see FIG. 29). Further, on the first sub-control unit 400 side, based on the fact that the special figure stop symbol of the fluctuation is special figure C and the fluctuation timer selection table at the start of fluctuation is other than the fluctuation timer selection table 5, the effect of the latent effect is produced. A latent state entry effect is set as a mode (step S1409 in FIG. 34). As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the effect display area 208 d, as a latent state rush effect suggesting that a state other than the latent state (in this example, from the normal state) has entered the latent state, "!" Is displayed.

  FIG. 35 (c) shows a state in which the first special figure 1 variable game in the latent state rush production is started. As shown in FIG. 35 (c), the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the fluctuation of the special figure 1, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c display the decorative symbols. In the upper right portion of the effect display area 208d, a character “high probability?” Is displayed as an effect of the latent state 2. In the effect display area 208d, a moving image of the hero character running is displayed as an effect in the latent state 2.

  FIG. 35 (d) shows a state where the first special figure 1 variable game has been completed. As shown in FIG. 35 (d), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c have symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations for notifying the winning. “Decoration 7”-“Decoration 3”-“Decoration 9” are stopped and displayed. In the effect display area 208d, the effect of the latent state 2 is continuously performed.

  FIGS. 35 (e) and (f) show a state in which the second special figure 1 variable game is being performed during the latent state rush production. As shown in FIGS. 35 (e) and 35 (f), the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the variable display of the special figure 1, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c display the decorative symbols in a variable manner. . In the effect display area 208d, the effect of the latent state 2 is continuously performed.

  FIGS. 35 (g) and (h) show a state where a small hit (special figure F) is won in the second special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIGS. 35 (g) and 35 (h), the special figure F is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 1” is notified in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c. "-" Decoration 2 "-" decoration 3 "are stopped and displayed. Here, on the main control unit 300 side, the variation timer selection table 5 is maintained based on the winning of the special figure F in the probability changing state 1 (latent state) (see FIGS. 15 and 16). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, the latent state 2 is set as the effect state based on the reception of the command including the information for which the variation timer selection table 5 is set (see FIG. 29). Further, on the first sub-control unit 400 side, based on the fact that the special figure stop symbol of the fluctuation is special figure F and the fluctuation timer selection table at the start of fluctuation is the fluctuation timer selection table 5, the effect mode of the latent effect is produced. As shown in FIG. 34, a latent state continuation effect is set (step S1407 in FIG. 34). In the effect display area 208d, the characters “high probability?” Are displayed, and as a latent state continuation effect suggesting that the latent state will continue, “Still still!” And “Bad search mode continued!” "Is displayed.

  FIG. 36 shows, in chronological order, examples of latent effects executed when power interruption / power recovery occurs. FIG. 36A shows a state in which a certain special figure 1 variable game is being executed during the latent effect (latent state continuation effect or latent state rush effect). As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the fluctuation of the special figure 1, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c display the decorative symbols. In the effect display area 208d, a character “high probability?” Is displayed, and a moving image in which the main character runs is displayed.

  FIG. 36 (b) shows a state where power interruption occurred during the fluctuation period. As shown in FIG. 36 (b), the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, the decorative symbol display device 208, etc. are all extinguished during power interruption.

  FIG. 36C shows a state immediately after power is restored. When a power interruption occurs during the fluctuation period, the main control unit 300 saves information on the fluctuation lottery results (whether determination result, stop symbol, fluctuation display time (timer number), etc.). For this reason, after the power recovery, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 over the remaining fluctuation time. On the other hand, since the above information is lost in the first sub-control unit 400, the decorative symbol display device 208 does not display the decorative symbol fluctuating, and displays text messages such as “Restoring” and “Please wait a while” for a predetermined time. Is done. After receiving the symbol variation stop command or the next symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 resumes the control of the decorative symbol variation stop display.

  FIG. 36 (d) shows a state after the special variable 1 variable game that was in the variable period at the time of the power interruption is completed and the first sub control unit 400 receives the symbol variable stop command from the main control unit 300. ing. As shown in FIG. 36 (d), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c have symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations for notifying the winning. “Decoration 7”-“Decoration 3”-“Decoration 9” are stopped and displayed. Since the effect state is set to the normal state on the first sub-control unit 400 side (see FIG. 29), the effect in the normal state is executed in the effect display area 208d.

  FIG. 36 (e) shows a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game is started. As shown in FIG. 36 (e), the special figure 1 display device 212 starts the variable display of the special figure 1, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c start the decorative symbol variable display. In the effect display area 208d, the effect in the normal state is executed.

  FIG. 36 (f) shows a state where a small hit (Special Figure F) is won in the special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 36 (f), the special figure F is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 1”-“decoration” is notified in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c. “2”-“decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. In the effect display area 208d, the effect in the normal state is executed.

  FIG. 36 (g) shows a state in which the latent effect executed based on the winning of the small hit is started. Here, on the first sub-control unit 400 side, the special symbol stop symbol of the variation is special diagram F, the power interruption occurrence flag is on, and the symbol gaming state at the start of variation is the probability variation state 1 Based on this, the latent state continuation effect is set as the effect mode of the latent effect (step S1415 in FIG. 34). As shown in FIG. 36 (g), in the effect display area 208d, characters “high probability?” And characters “continue bad guy search mode !!” are displayed. That is, although the effect in the normal state is executed before the small hit, the latent state continuation effect that suggests that the latent state continues is executed after the small hit. As a result, an effect that is inconsistent before and after the small hit is executed, which may cause the player to feel uncomfortable. Further, in the present embodiment, when a latent state continuation effect with a sense of incongruity is executed, it is determined that the latent probability changing state is advantageous for the player. (The performance that is executed only when the combination is incorrect is performed even when the power interruption / recovery is not performed.)

  As another configuration, after making a small hit in the variation timer selection table 1, the variation timer selection table 1 is selected, and only the liquid crystal effect is displayed in a high probability state as shown in FIG. After the big hit in the selection table 1, the variation timer selection table 5 is used, and in the same manner as described above, the display of the high probability state as shown in FIG. If a power interruption / recovery occurs while a high-probability display is displayed in the liquid crystal production, a power failure is established by establishing a small hit at an early stage after the power interruption / recovery. -In some cases, it may be possible to notify that there is a latent state at an earlier stage than when no power recovery has occurred. In other words, there may be a case where troubles such as power interruption and power recovery, which have conventionally only hindered the progress of the game, can be made advantageous to the player.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a game table according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. About the structure of the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the pachinko machine 100 by 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 show examples of latent effects executed in the present embodiment in time series. FIG. 37 (a) shows a state in which the first special figure variation game is being performed using the variation timer selection table 5 (see FIG. 16) in the state set 6. FIG. On the first sub-control unit 400 side, the latent state 2 is set as the effect state based on the reception of the command including the information in which the variation timer selection table 5 is set (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 37A, in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, decoration symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the upper part of the effect display area 208d, a confrontation effect (a latent judge effect for determining whether or not it is a probable change) is executed after 39 fluctuations, such as “Collect allies before the confrontation!” And “39 times remaining until the confrontation”. The character which suggests is displayed. In the lower part of the effect display area 208d, a moving image in which the hero character runs to collect allies is displayed.

  FIG. 37B shows a state where the 20th special figure variation game in the state set 6 is being performed. Compared to FIG. 37 (a), the remaining number of times until the “confrontation” has decreased to 20 times, and the ally displayed at the bottom of the effect display area 208d has increased.

  FIG. 37 (c) shows a state in which the 40th special figure variation game in the state set 6 is started. At the start of the 40th special figure variable game, the variable timer selection table is changed to the variable timer selection table 6 (see FIG. 16). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, based on the reception of the command including the information for which the variation timer selection table 6 is set, the latent judgment state is set as the effect state (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 37 (c), characters “Confrontation!” Are displayed in the upper part of the effect display area 208d, and a moving image of the main character screaming “Just!” In the lower part of the effect display area 208d. Is displayed. These displays suggest that a confrontation effect is started with the change.

  FIG. 37 (d) shows a state in the middle of the 40th special figure variable game. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), a moving image in which the main character and the enemy character confront each other is displayed below the effect display area 208d.

  FIGS. 37 (e) and (f) show a state in which the 40th special figure variation game has been completed. As shown in FIG. 37 (e), symbol combinations “decoration 1”-“decoration 6”-“decoration 3” other than the symbol combination for notifying the hit are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Thereby, it is notified that the determination result of the fluctuation is out of place. In addition, a character “Victory!” Is displayed in the upper part of the effect display area 208d, and a moving image in which the main character wins the enemy character is displayed in the lower part of the effect display area 208d. Thereby, the victory of the confrontation effect (definite change confirmation) is notified. Further, in the subsequent state shown in FIG. 37 (f), a character notifying the probability change confirmation “high probability state entry!” Is displayed.

  FIG. 37 (g) shows a state where the 41st special figure variation game in the state set 6 is being performed. At the start of the 41st special figure variation game, the variation timer selection table is changed to the variation timer selection table 7 (see FIG. 16). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, based on the reception of a command including information for which the variation timer selection table 7 is set, the latent confirmation notification state is set as the effect state (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 37 (g), in the production of the latent confirmation notification state, both the left door 246a and the right door 246b are moved to the closed position, and the decorative symbol display device 208 includes, for example, a plurality of decorations by the left door 246a and the right door 246b. Shielded over a variable period. In the upper right part of the effect display area 208d, characters “high probability” indicating that the latent probability change is confirmed are displayed.

  FIG. 38A shows a state where the 60th special figure variation game in the state set 6 is being performed. As shown in FIG. 38A, in the 60th special figure variation game, the effect of the latent confirmation notification state is continuously executed.

  FIG. 38 (b) shows a state in which an electrical interruption occurs during the 60th special figure variation game. As shown in FIG. 38 (b), all of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the like are turned off at the time of power interruption.

  FIG. 38C shows a state after power recovery. Although not shown in FIG. 38 (c), after the power recovery, the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the special figure 1 over the remaining fluctuation time. On the other hand, since the information such as the lottery result is lost in the first sub-control unit 400, the decorative symbol display device 208 does not display the variation of the decorative symbol, and a text message such as “Now power is being restored” or “Please wait a moment”. Is displayed for a predetermined time. After receiving the symbol variation stop command or the next symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 resumes the control of the decorative symbol variation stop display.

  FIG. 38D shows a state where the 61st special figure variation game (first special figure variation game started after power recovery) in the state set 6 is being performed. On the first sub-control unit 400 side, when a command including information for which the variation timer selection table 7 is set is received after power recovery, the effect state is not the latent confirmation notification state corresponding to the variation timer selection table 7, A more disadvantageous latent state 2 is set (see FIG. 29).

  In the effect of the latent state 2, characters indicating that a confrontation effect such as “Collect allies before the confrontation!” And “Remaining until confrontation?” Times are displayed at the top of the effect display area 208d. . In the lower part of the effect display area 208d, a moving image in which the hero character runs to collect allies is displayed. However, since the information on the number of changes from the previous jackpot managed by the first sub-control unit 400, the information on the number of changes since the change timer selection table is switched, etc. are lost due to power interruption, The remaining number of times cannot be displayed numerically. Further, even if the special figure variation game is performed 40 times or more after the production is started, the timer 8 or 9 for executing the competition production is difficult to be selected in the variation timer selection table 7, and the competition production is executed. May not be.

  In this way, in this embodiment, an effect that is not consistent after power interruption / power recovery (an effect that encourages execution of a confrontation effect that is not executed) is executed, so that the player feels uncomfortable. May be possible. In the present embodiment, when a latent effect with a sense of incongruity is executed, it is determined that the latent probability change state is advantageous for the player. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after the effect that suggests that the confrontation effect is executed, the confrontation effect may not be executed even if a variation of 40 revolutions or more is performed. Sometimes it can surprise a player who thinks it will take place.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first production state (probability change latency, latent state 2) and the second production state (probability change confirmation, latent decision notification state) more advantageous than the first production state are described. It prepares and changes to the 1st production state after power restoration based on the occurrence of a power outage in the 2nd production state. In the first performance state after power recovery, the performance is performed in a manner that causes the player to feel uncomfortable.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a game machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. About the structure of the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the pachinko machine 100 by 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the effect determination process in the present embodiment. This effect determination process is a process executed in the effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400 (for example, the effect determination process (step S915) shown in FIG. 27). First, in step S1501 of the effect control process, it is determined whether or not the variation timer of the variation is the timer 8. Here, the timer 8 is a timer that is selected only in the variable timer selection table 6 (either state set 6 or 7). If it is determined that the variation timer is the timer 8, the process proceeds to step S1503. If it is determined that the variation timer is other than the timer 8, the effect determination process is ended and the process returns to the effect control process.

  In step S1503, the current symbol game state set is called from the RAM 408.

  In step S1505 following step S1503, it is determined whether or not the power interruption occurrence flag in the RAM 408 is off. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1507. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether the symbol game state set is state set 6. When it is determined that the symbol gaming state set is the state set 6, the process proceeds to step S1509. When it is determined that the symbol gaming state set is not the state set 6 (the state set 7), the process proceeds to step S1511. Transition to processing.

  In step S1509, the confrontation success effect is set as the effect mode of the change. That is, when the symbol game state set is the state set 6 except after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, a confrontation success effect suggesting that the latent probability change state is set. Thereafter, the effect determination process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  In step S1511, a confrontation failure effect is set as the effect mode of the change. That is, after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery or when the symbol game state set is not state set 6 (state set 7), a confrontation failure effect suggesting that it is a normal state is set. At normal times, if the symbol game state set is state set 6, a confrontation success effect is set, but after a power failure / power recovery, even if the symbol game state set is state set 6, the confrontation failure effect is Is set. Thereafter, the effect determination process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of the latent effect executed in the present embodiment in time series. In this example, it is assumed that power interruption / recovery has occurred during the first to 38th special figure fluctuation games using the variation timer selection table 5 (see FIG. 16) in the state set 6. FIG. 40A shows a state in which the 39th special figure variable game using the variable timer selection table 5 in the state set 6 is being performed. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), at the upper part of the effect display area 208d, characters suggesting that a confrontation effect such as “Collect allies before confrontation!” And “Remaining until confrontation ??” is executed. Is displayed. However, since the value of the special figure fluctuation counter of the first sub-control unit 400 is lost due to the power interruption, the remaining number of times until the “confrontation” cannot be displayed numerically.

  FIG. 40B shows a state in which the 40th special figure variation game (outlier variation) in the state set 6 is started. At the start of the 40th special figure variable game, the variable timer selection table is changed to the variable timer selection table 6 (see FIG. 16). In the special figure variation game using the variation timer selection table 6, the timer 8 is selected with a high probability (in this example, a probability of 100%) in the case of outlier variation (see FIG. 22). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, the battle failure effect is set as the effect mode based on the fact that the power interruption occurrence flag is on and the variation timer is the timer 8.

  If the power interruption has not occurred, since the symbol game state set is the state set 6, the first sub-control unit 400 can grasp that it will enter the certainty change state after the 41st rotation, so that the confrontation success effect is Is set. When power interruption occurs, information on the symbol game state set on the first sub-control unit 400 side is lost, and it may not be possible to grasp the state after the 41st rotation, suggesting a disadvantageous state for the player Showdown failure production is set. As a result, when the state after the 41st rotation is the normal state, the actual state coincides with the state notified by the confrontation effect, so that the true notification is made by the confrontation effect. On the other hand, when the state after the 41st rotation is a probable change state, the actual state is more advantageous than the state informed by the confrontation effect, so that the player may be pleased. If the first sub-control unit 400 is unable to grasp the state after the 41st rotation and sets a successful battle effect, the result after the 41st rotation is the normal state. Since the actual state is more disadvantageous than the state informed by the confrontation effect, the player will be delighted.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), characters “Confrontation!” Are displayed in the upper part of the effect display area 208d, and moving images in which the main character and the enemy character confront each other in the lower part of the effect display area 208d. Is displayed. By these displays, it is notified that the confrontation effect is started by the change.

  40 (c) and 40 (d) show a state where the 40th special figure variation game has been completed. As shown in FIG. 40C, the symbol combinations “decoration 1”-“decoration 6”-“decoration 3” other than the symbol combination for notifying the winning are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Thereby, it is notified that the determination result of the fluctuation is out of place. In addition, a character “defeat ...” is displayed in the upper part of the effect display area 208d, and a moving image in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed in the lower part of the effect display area 208d. As a result, the fact that the confrontation effect is defeated (non-probability change confirmation) is notified in spite of the fact that the latent probability change state is present. Further, even in the subsequent state shown in FIG. 40 (d), a character notifying the uncertain change confirmation “high probability state entry failure ...” is displayed.

  FIG. 40 (e) shows a state where the 41st special figure variation game in the state set 6 has been started. At the start of the 41st special figure variation game, the variation timer selection table is changed to the variation timer selection table 7 (see FIG. 16). On the first sub-control unit 400 side, based on the fact that the variation timer selection table 7 has been set, the effect state is set to the latent confirmation notification state (see FIG. 29). As shown in FIG. 40 (e), in the effect of the latent confirmation notification state, both the left door 246a and the right door 246b are moved to the closed position, and the decorative symbol display device 208 includes, for example, a plurality of decorations by the left door 246a and the right door 246b. Shielded over a variable period. In the upper right part of the effect display area 208d, characters “high probability” are displayed. This effect suggests that the latent probability change is confirmed.

  In the present embodiment, it is notified that the non-probability change is confirmed in the 40th special figure variation game, and the latent probability change is confirmed in the 41st special figure variation game without executing the revival effect or the like. Is done. As described above, in the present embodiment, an effect that is not consistent after a power interruption / recovery occurs (an effect in which there is a contradiction in the game state notification) is executed, so that the player can feel a sense of discomfort. There is. If there is no electrical interruption, if you win the confrontation effect, you are determined to be a latent probability change.If you lose the confrontation effect, you are uncertain, but if an electrical disconnection occurs, you are defeated in the confrontation effect. However, the latent probability change may be confirmed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a game machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. About the structure of the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the pachinko machine 100 by 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of effects executed in the present embodiment in time series. FIG. 41 (a) shows a state in which a special FIG. 1 variable game after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery has ended, and corresponds to FIG. 33 (a) of the first embodiment. At this time, on the main control unit 300 side, it is assumed that the symbol game state set is set to the state set 6 and the variation timer selection table is set to the variation timer selection table 7. The production state set on the first sub-control unit 400 side is based on the occurrence of power interruption, and is the latent state 2 instead of the latent confirmation notification state corresponding to the variation timer selection table 7 (see FIG. 29). .

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combinations "decoration 7"-"other than the symbol combination for notifying the symbol are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Decoration 3 ”-“ decoration 9 ”is stopped and displayed. In the effect display area 208d, the character “high probability?” Is displayed as the effect of the latent state 2 and the effect of the villain search mode is executed.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows a state immediately after the next special figure 1 variable game is started. In this special figure 1 variable game, the timer 32 is selected as the variable timer. The timers 32 and 33 are timers that are selected only in the variable timer selection table 7. Speaking in the production state of the first sub-control unit 400, the timers 32 and 33 are timers that are selected only in the latent confirmation notification state. Therefore, in the first sub-control unit 400, only the effect for the latent confirmation notification state is prepared as the effect corresponding to the timers 32 and 33, and the effect for the latent state 2 is not prepared. In the first embodiment, in spite of being in the latent state 2, an effect for the latent confirmation notification state is forcibly executed, but in the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the set effect state When a timer that is not prepared (a timer that does not correspond to the set performance state) is selected, the performance is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the fluctuation of the special figure 1, and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c display the decorative symbols. Unlike FIG. 33B of the first embodiment, the family crest effect based on the selection of the timer 32 is not performed.

  FIG. 41 (c) shows a state in the middle of the special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 41 (c), the special figure 1 display device 212 continues to display the fluctuation of the special figure 1, but in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, the decorative symbol is, for example, a super shortening fluctuation (2000 ms) or After the fluctuation is displayed for the same time as the shortening fluctuation (3000 ms), the temporary stop is made, and then the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is shaken. The fluctuation of shaking means a state in which the temporarily stopped decorative symbol repeats up / down / left / right shaking or enlargement / reduction, and is not a stop display.

  FIG. 41 (d) shows a state in which the special figure 1 variable game has ended after the variable time (294000 ms) of the timer 32 has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 41D, the special symbol G is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 212, and the symbol combination of the special symbol G is the same as the symbol combination at the temporary stop in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Stop display is displayed almost simultaneously with the stop display. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to stop and display the decoration symbol fluctuation variation based on the reception of the symbol variation stop command. Since the fluctuation of shaking is performed for a long time, the player can feel uncomfortable.

  In the present embodiment, when a variation timer (in this example, timer 32) that does not correspond to the effect state is selected, the effect is not performed. Thereby, based on the fact that the variation timer is selected in a certain special figure variable game, it may be easy for the player to notice that an abnormality (power interruption) has occurred before the special figure variable game.

  An effect corresponding to the current effect state or an effect performed across multiple variations (for example, display of a moving image of a hero character running, display of a character “high probability?”) May be performed continuously. . An effect corresponding to the change timer (particularly an effect related to a change display of symbols such as reach) may not be performed.

  As described above, the gaming table according to the above-described embodiment is used when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball enters the special figure 1 start opening 230 and the special figure 2 start opening 232). Means for determining whether or not the winning / failing determination is at least possible (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231)), and specific determination result (for example, big hit (special When a predetermined control state transition condition including at least that the figure C)) is derived is satisfied, a first control state (for example, a normal state) in which the advantage for the player is the first advantage, And at least the control state (for example, the symbol gaming state) can be transferred from one of the second control state (for example, the probability variation state 1 (latency probability variation)) having a higher advantage than the first control state to the other. Control state When a transition means (for example, special figure 2 state update process (step S225), special figure 1 state update process (step S227)) and a predetermined notification condition are satisfied, a predetermined notification (for example, a control state is suggested) Notification means capable of executing notification) (for example, first sub-control unit 400, decorative symbol display device 208), and a predetermined including at least a predetermined activation signal (for example, power-on). When the start condition is established, the game control means (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of executing the predetermined game control, and when the predetermined output condition is satisfied (for example, the supply voltage to the main control unit 300) In the case where the electric system for operating the game control means is abnormal, an electric system abnormality signal output capable of outputting a predetermined electric system abnormality signal (for example, a low voltage signal) indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the game control means If a predetermined return condition including that the start signal is input to the game control means after the stage (for example, the voltage monitoring circuit 338) and the electrical system abnormality signal is output, Control state return means (for example, power recovery process (step S111)) capable of at least returning to the control state when the system abnormality signal is output, and the notification means in the first control state, The first notification (for example, the bad character search mode in which the moving image of the hero character is displayed, the latent effect, and the advantageous state, with the first probability (for example, 0%). The notification means is configured to execute the first notification with a second probability (for example, 100%) higher than the first probability in the second control state. Can be configured The informing means is configured such that in the first control state, a first informing condition (for example, winning in a normal state is won in a small hit) including at least a specific informing condition (eg, winning in a small hit) is established. Based on that, it is configured to be able to execute a second notification (for example, an effect of entering the villain search mode, a latent state rush effect) in the second mode, and the notification means in the second control state The third notification mode is a third configuration different from the second configuration based on the fact that a second notification condition including at least the specific notification condition (e.g., winning in small win in probability variation state 1) is established. (For example, an effect of continuing the bad guy search mode, a latent state continuation effect), wherein the notification means is the electrical system abnormality signal output means in the second control state. Before When an electric system abnormality signal is output and then the predetermined activation signal is input to the game control means, the control state after return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. Until the first notification can be executed with a third probability (for example, 0%) lower than the second probability, and the notification means has a control state after returning to the second probability. The third notification condition including at least the specific notification condition (for example, winning in the small change in the probability change state 1 after power recovery) is established during the transition from the control state to another control state. On the basis of the above, the fourth notification (for example, the effect of continuing the bad guy search mode, the latent state continuation effect) is configured to be executable. .

  According to this configuration, the execution of effective notification may improve the interest of the game machine and may make it easier for the game shop to grasp that an abnormality has occurred in the electrical system of the game machine.

  Conventionally, when a power interruption / recovery occurs, it cannot be determined that the store clerk is out of power unless the store clerk is called during the occurrence of the power interruption and the power recovery operation. (Because the game progresses normally when the power recovery work is completed). According to the above configuration, the clerk is called by power interruption, and the clerk can be surely informed that the power interruption has occurred when the notification is made by advancing the game with the clerk for a while. There is a case where the store clerk can surely grasp that there is an abnormality.

  Further, according to this configuration, when an abnormality has not occurred, notification is performed in a mode that is not executed (for example, a combination of performance modes that are not supposed to be performed originally), thereby reducing the occurrence of an abnormality. In some cases, the expectation of a player who has been lost can be raised again.

  Further, according to this configuration, even when the same notification is performed based on the control state, since it is performed in a period in which the player is in a disadvantageous state, the player can be pleased There is.

  In addition, according to this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel as if the right to gain profits has been deprived by performing notification in a manner that seems to have fallen from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state due to a power interruption. In some cases, it is possible to dare cause distrust and dissatisfaction and to call the store clerk. As a result, it is possible to notify the store clerk through the player that there has been some abnormality, and it may be possible to quickly respond to the prevention of the recurrence of the abnormality.

  In addition, according to this configuration, when a power interruption / recovery occurs in a state where a notification indicating that there is a high possibility that the player is in an advantageous state is possible, the player may be in an advantageous state. By making a notification that suggests that the performance is low, it is possible to suppress a decrease in operation due to a hyena act immediately after opening the store, and to prevent a RAM clear from occurring due to power interruption or power recovery. However, by adjusting the performance state to the state in advance, at least the player's sense of expectation is not lowered and then lowered.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the third probability is the same as the first probability, and the fourth aspect is the same as the third aspect. To do.

  According to this configuration, even when an abnormality has occurred, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player caused by the abnormality by executing the notification with the probability and mode that should have been executed originally There is.

  Also, according to this configuration, since the notification executed in an advantageous state is the same as the mode, it may be easy to understand that the control state continues in an advantageous state even after an abnormality has occurred. . In addition, there is no need to provide a new effect, and man-hours and costs may be reduced.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the first notification includes a first state suggestion notification (for example, a notification that suggests a state advantageous to the player (for example, a latent probability changing state)). The first probability is zero, and the notifying means suggests a second state suggestion notification in the first control state (for example, a state disadvantageous to the player (for example, a normal state)). Notification) to be executed at least when the notification means is executing the first state suggestion notification in the second control state from the electric system abnormality signal output means. A time after the return from the second control state to another control state based on the output of the signal and then the input of the predetermined activation signal to the game control means The first Together do not run the state suggestion notification, wherein the second was configured to be able to execute state suggestion notification.

  According to this configuration, the state suggestion notification allows the player to recognize the advantages / disadvantages of the current control state, but after power interruption, the second state suggestion notification is intentionally prohibited while the first state suggestion is prohibited. By performing the notification, even if the control state after the power interruption is the second control state, it may be possible to prevent the player from realizing that.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the notifying unit may be configured such that the third notification condition is satisfied when the control state after the return is the second control state. The fourth notification is not executed.

  According to this configuration, the player estimates that the current control state is the first control state because the frequency with which the first notification is executed is low. Even if the control state at the time of the occurrence of the power interruption is the second control state due to the occurrence of the power interruption, the player is made to execute the first notification with a third probability lower than the second probability after the power recovery. May cause the control state to be misidentified as if it were the first control state. At this time, there is a case where it is possible to give a sense of incongruity to the player and notify that an abnormality has occurred by not performing the notification performed based on the establishment of a specific notification condition. Notifying the occurrence of a power outage / recovery in an exaggerated manner causes the player to be suspected by the store clerk and surrounding customers, resulting in a problem that the player leaves the seat and the operation is reduced. For this reason, by notifying an abnormality in an inconspicuous manner as much as possible, the player can be prevented from leaving when the abnormality occurs.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, a symbol display means (for example, a symbol variation display for displaying a symbol variation display and displaying a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after a predetermined variation time has elapsed) , Special figure 1 display device 212, special figure 2 display device 214), and the specific notification condition is that the control state is shifted to one of the first and second control states by the control state transition means. The number of symbol variation displays performed after the number of times has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 39 times (the notification is executed at the 40th variation)).

  According to this configuration, since the trigger for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality depends on the number of fluctuations in the special figure, even if a store clerk comes after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, a predetermined number of times By changing the special figure, the notification may be easily confirmed by a store clerk.

  In order to execute the notification, it is necessary to change the special figure a predetermined number of times. In particular, when a player quits a game due to the occurrence of a power interruption, when the next player starts playing on that table, there is a possibility that the current control state can be grasped by the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times. Therefore, there is a case where it is possible to promote a game up to at least a predetermined number of changes.

  Conventionally, when the hold display mode is changed based on the pre-reading result, after the power recovery, the hold display mode is switched from the one before the power failure based on the occurrence of power failure / recovery. A playground to play was known.

  However, in this game stand, when the store clerk rushes to the spot promptly in response to the player's call, it is possible to grasp the abnormality. Since the power interruption / recovery process also proceeds, the game table will be restored in about 2 to 3 minutes. Since it is not possible to determine that there was a power interruption / recovery from the game machine after returning, the store clerk needs to rush to the site in the above 2-3 minutes, and the problem is that it is easier to overlook abnormalities when busy was there. In the game stand according to the above-described embodiment, a notification indicating that the abnormality has occurred is made in accordance with the progress of the game after the occurrence of power interruption / recovery, so that the store clerk is more likely to grasp the abnormality. May be possible.

  In the said embodiment, the alerting | reporting aspect after a power failure makes a player feel uncomfortable. For example, in the third embodiment, since the notification is executed in advance of the notification itself that is executed based on the establishment of a specific notification condition, the player feels uncomfortable. There are cases where it is possible. Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, since it consists of the aspect which produces the production | presentation and habit of front and back, it may be able to make a player feel uncomfortable. In the first embodiment, any one of a plurality of elements (liquid crystal display, sound output, light source lighting, and accessory operation) constituting the notification is delayed or does not operate, so the player feels uncomfortable. There are cases where it can be generated. In particular, the delay in the movement of the movable accessory is very conspicuous, and is suitable for telling the player that there was a power interruption.

  In some cases, it is possible to make a strong impression on the player that an abnormality has occurred by generating a sense of incongruity when the notification is executed. By clarifying that an abnormality has occurred, it may be possible to appeal to the player that the game table is maintaining fairness.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, specific alerting | reporting conditions are based on a determination result or a variation time lottery result. For example, a notification indicating that there is an abnormality is performed based on the fact that a specific determination result is derived (for example, a small hit in the second embodiment). Further, based on the fact that the specific fluctuation time is derived, a notification indicating that there is an abnormality is performed (for example, the fluctuation timer selection table of the third embodiment). Thereby, operation may be promoted at least until the notification is executed.

  In the above embodiment, each notification may be executed based on the establishment of individually assigned conditions including specific notification conditions. For example, the second notification is executed based on the establishment of the first special notification condition including at least the specific notification condition, and the third notification is performed based on the establishment of the second special notification condition including at least the specific notification condition. Execute.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the notification indicating that there is an abnormality is executed based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special figure has reached a specific number, the specific number of times may be notified in advance. Thereby, the operation may be promoted up to the number of times. Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the player may be informed that only the notification is performed by changing the special figure without notifying the number of times clearly.

  In the above embodiment, the first sub-control unit has a plurality of performance states corresponding to the control state (for example, the symbol game state) managed by the main control unit, which is more disadvantageous than the actual control state. An effect state corresponding to the control state can be set, but an effect state corresponding to a control state that is more advantageous than the actual control state is not set.

  In the fourth embodiment, the expression of “defeat” or the like is used in the confrontation effect when no power interruption occurs, and when the subsequent state becomes a high probability state, the revival effect is always performed continuously, Keep the consistency of the production.

  In the fifth embodiment, after the symbol variation display is started, effects other than the symbol variation display may not be executed.

  The embodiment and various modifications described above can be implemented in combination with each other.

  In the present invention, a pachinko machine is given as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a smart ball, and a predetermined number of game balls are used in a circulating manner. You may apply to an enclosure-type game machine etc.

The game table according to the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
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When a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the determination result determination unit capable of executing at least the determination of success / failure;
When a predetermined control state transition condition including at least that a specific success / failure determination result is derived is satisfied, the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage, and the first Control state transition means capable of shifting at least the control state from any one of the second control states having higher advantage than the control state to the other;
When a predetermined notification condition is established, notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification;
A game control means capable of executing a predetermined game control when a predetermined activation condition including at least the input of a predetermined activation signal is satisfied;
When a predetermined output condition is established, an electrical system abnormality signal output unit capable of outputting a predetermined electrical system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electrical system for operating the game control unit;
When a predetermined return condition including that the activation signal is input to the game control means is satisfied after the electrical system abnormality signal is output, the control state when the electrical system abnormality signal is output A control state return means capable of returning at least to
With
The notification means is configured to be capable of executing the first notification including the first aspect with a first probability in the first control state,
The notification means is configured to execute the first notification with a second probability higher than the first probability in the second control state,
The notification means is configured to be capable of executing a second notification consisting of a second aspect based on the establishment of a first notification condition including at least a specific notification condition in the first control state.
In the second control state, the notification means is a third mode consisting of a third mode different from the second mode based on the fact that a second notification condition including at least the specific notification condition is satisfied. A game machine configured to be able to perform the notification of
In the second control state, the notifying unit outputs the electrical system abnormality signal from the electrical system abnormality signal output unit, and then the predetermined activation signal is input to the game control unit. The first notification can be executed with a third probability lower than the second probability until the control state after returning from the second control state to another control state. ,
The notification means is based on the fact that a third notification condition including at least the specific notification condition is satisfied before the control state after return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. And a game machine configured to be capable of executing a fourth notification comprising a fourth aspect different from the second aspect.
(Appendix 2)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1,
The third probability consists of the same probability as the first probability,
The fourth aspect comprises the same aspect as the third aspect.
(Appendix 3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1 or 2,
The first notification consists of a first state suggestion notification,
The first probability consists of zero,
The notification means is configured to be capable of at least executing a second state suggestion notification in the first control state,
The informing means outputs the electric system abnormality signal from the electric system abnormality signal output means during the execution of the first state suggestion in the second control state, and then the predetermined activation Based on the input of the signal to the game control means, the first state suggestion notification is executed until the control state after the return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. In addition, the game table is configured to be capable of executing the second state suggestion notification.
(Appendix 4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The notification means does not execute the fourth notification even when the third notification condition is satisfied when the control state after the return is the second control state. To play.
(Appendix 5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
A symbol display means for performing symbol variation display, and performing symbol variation display for stopping and displaying a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the result of determination of success or failure after a predetermined variation time has elapsed,
The specific notification condition is a specified condition in which the number of times of the symbol variation display performed after the control state is shifted to one of the first and second control states by the control state transition unit is predetermined. A game table characterized by having reached the number of times.

100 Pachinko machine 208 Decorative symbol display devices 208a to 208c Symbol display region 208d Effect display region 212 Special figure 1 display device 214 Special figure 2 display device 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit 701

The above purpose is
A determination unit that can execute at least determination of success / failure;
Control means capable of starting at least a plurality of types of states;
Display means capable of displaying at least a plurality of types of display;
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of types of states is a first state,
At least one of the plurality of types of states is a second state,
At least one of the plurality of types of states is a third state,
At least one of the plurality of types of displays is a first display,
At least one of the plurality of types of displays is a second display,
At least one of the plurality of types of displays is a third display,
At least one of the plurality of types of displays is a fourth display,
The control means is capable of at least starting the second state when the result of the success / failure determination is a first success / failure determination result in the first state,
The control means is capable of at least starting the third state when there is a power recovery in the second state,
The display means is capable of displaying at least the first display in the first state,
The display means does not display the second display in the first state,
The display means is capable of displaying at least the third display when the result of the determination is the first determination result in the first state,
In the first state, the display means does not display the fourth display when the determination result is the first determination result.
The display means does not display the first display in the second state,
The display means is capable of displaying at least the second display in the second state,
In the second state, the display means does not display the third display when the determination result is the first determination result.
The display means is capable of displaying at least the fourth display in the second state when the result of the determination is the first determination result.
The display means is capable of displaying at least the first display in the third state,
The display means does not display the second display in the third state,
In the third state, the display means does not display the third display when the result of the determination is the first determination result.
In the third state, the display means is capable of displaying at least the fourth display when the determination result is the first determination result.
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

Claims (5)

When a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the determination result determination unit capable of executing at least the determination of success / failure;
When a predetermined control state transition condition including at least that a specific success / failure determination result is derived is satisfied, the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage, and the first Control state transition means capable of shifting at least the control state from any one of the second control states having higher advantage than the control state to the other;
When a predetermined notification condition is established, notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification;
A game control means capable of executing a predetermined game control when a predetermined activation condition including at least the input of a predetermined activation signal is satisfied;
When a predetermined output condition is established, an electrical system abnormality signal output unit capable of outputting a predetermined electrical system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electrical system for operating the game control unit;
When a predetermined return condition including that the activation signal is input to the game control means is satisfied after the electrical system abnormality signal is output, the control state when the electrical system abnormality signal is output A control state return means capable of returning at least to
With
The notification means is configured to be capable of executing the first notification including the first aspect with a first probability in the first control state,
The notification means is configured to execute the first notification with a second probability higher than the first probability in the second control state,
The notification means is configured to be capable of executing a second notification consisting of a second aspect based on the establishment of a first notification condition including at least a specific notification condition in the first control state.
In the second control state, the notification means is a third mode consisting of a third mode different from the second mode based on the fact that a second notification condition including at least the specific notification condition is satisfied. A game machine configured to be able to perform the notification of
In the second control state, the notifying unit outputs the electrical system abnormality signal from the electrical system abnormality signal output unit, and then the predetermined activation signal is input to the game control unit. The first notification can be executed with a third probability lower than the second probability until the control state after returning from the second control state to another control state. ,
The notification means is based on the fact that a third notification condition including at least the specific notification condition is satisfied before the control state after return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. And a game machine configured to be capable of executing a fourth notification comprising a fourth aspect different from the second aspect. The game table according to claim 1,
The third probability consists of the same probability as the first probability,
The fourth aspect comprises the same aspect as the third aspect. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The first notification consists of a first state suggestion notification,
The first probability consists of zero,
The notification means is configured to be capable of at least executing a second state suggestion notification in the first control state,
The informing means outputs the electric system abnormality signal from the electric system abnormality signal output means during the execution of the first state suggestion in the second control state, and then the predetermined activation Based on the input of the signal to the game control means, the first state suggestion notification is executed until the control state after the return is shifted from the second control state to another control state. In addition, the game table is configured to be capable of executing the second state suggestion notification. In the game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The notification means does not execute the fourth notification even when the third notification condition is satisfied when the control state after the return is the second control state. To play. In the game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
A symbol display means for performing symbol variation display, and performing symbol variation display for stopping and displaying a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the result of determination of success or failure after a predetermined variation time has elapsed,
The specific notification condition is a specified condition in which the number of times of the symbol variation display performed after the control state is shifted to one of the first and second control states by the control state transition unit is predetermined. A game table characterized by having reached the number of times.

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