JP2013202230A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of effectively improving interest in the game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute at least a specific special game state as a special game state. The specific special game state can be executed with a first execution probability when winning/losing decision is performed with a first winning/losing decision probability by a winning/losing decision means, and can be executed with a second execution probability different from the first execution probability when the winning/losing decision is performed with a second winning/losing decision probability by the winning/losing decision means.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming table configured to have a difference in the advantage of each gaming state by changing the probability that a specific symbol is displayed for each gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, since the absolute number of game states that can be created in a conventional gaming table is small, it is easy for the player to get bored, and if it is easy to determine the game state, there are advanced players who can determine the game state. , You will get more than a beginner who can not determine the gaming state. For this reason, there was a possibility that the fairness of the game machine could not be maintained and the interest of the game machine could not be improved.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to determine whether or not the winning / failure determination means is capable of executing the determination of success / failure with a predetermined probability of determining whether or not, and when the probability change condition is satisfied, A changeable probability changing means, a symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after the change of the design is started, and the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result. And a game control means capable of starting a special gaming state after the symbol display corresponding to the specific determination result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The determination probability includes at least a normal success / failure determination probability, a first success / failure determination probability, and a second success / failure determination probability, and both the first success / failure determination probability and the second failure determination probability are the normal Higher than success / failure determination probability The game control means can execute at least a specific special game state as the special game state, and the specific special game state is determined by the first success / failure determination probability by the success / failure determination means. When the determination is made, it is configured to be executable with a first execution probability, and the specific special gaming state is determined with the second determination result by the determination unit. Is performed with a second execution probability, and the first execution probability is different from the second execution probability. It is a game table to play.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the gaming machine.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 2 is shown. (C) An example of a decorative design is shown. (A) An example of a combination of decorative symbols is shown. (B) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (C) An example of the game state table is shown. (A) An example of a special figure jackpot determination table is shown. (B) An example of the special figure small hit determination table is shown. It is an example of the symbol classification table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1. It is an example of the symbol classification table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 2. (A) An example of a special hit game state table is shown. (B) shows an example of a round state table. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the kind of profit, the starting ball based on winning, the presence or absence of a probable change state, and the presence or absence of time reduction. It is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table used when determining a special figure probability state. (A) An example of a common figure jackpot determination table is shown. (B) An example of a general game state table is shown. (A) An example of a general-purpose electric accessory operation mode table is shown. (B) shows an example of a general-purpose probability state lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a power recovery. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure relevant lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure related lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the special figure stop symbol and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit C is provided, and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit D is provided, and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit A is provided, and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 2 is shown. (C) An example of a decorative design is shown. (A) An example of a combination of decorative symbols is shown. (B) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) An example of a special figure jackpot determination table is shown. (B) An example of the special figure small hit determination table is shown. (A) It is an example of the symbol determination table [Special Fig. 1, gaming state: normal state] used when the gaming state is the normal state and the stop symbol of FIG. 1 is determined. (B) It is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] used when the game state is the normal state and the stop symbol of special figure 1 is determined. (A) It is an example of the symbol determination table [common figure 1 & 2 and game state: time reduction state] used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1 and special figure 2 when the gaming state is short time state. (B) It is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [common figure 1 & 2 common, gaming state: short time state] used when the game state is a short time state and the stop symbols of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are determined. (A) It is an example of the symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] used when the gaming state is the latent state and the stop symbol of special figure 1 is determined. (B) It is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1 when the gaming state is a latent state. (A) It is an example of the symbol determination table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state] used when the game state is a latent state and the stop symbol of special figure 2 is determined. (B) It is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state] used when the game state is a latent state and the stop symbol of special figure 2 is determined. (A) It is an example of the symbol determination table [common figure 1 & 2 common, gaming state: electric support probability change state] used when the game state is the electric support probability change state and the stop symbol of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is determined. (B) An example of a special figure probability state lottery table [common figure 1 & 2 common, gaming state: electric support probability change state] used when the game state is an electric support probability change state and the stop symbols of special figures 1 and 2 are determined. It is. (A) An example of a special hit game state table is shown. (B) An example of a round state table is shown. (A) An example of a state set table is shown. (B) An example of the game state table is shown. (A) An example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the normal state is shown. (B) An example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the case of the short-time state or the electric support probability changing state. (A) An example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the latent state is shown. (B) An example of a table number determination table is shown. It shows an example of a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure K (out of line). (A) An example of a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure A is shown. (B) An example of a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure B, special figure C, or special figure D. (C) An example of a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure E, special figure F, special figure G, special figure H, special figure I, or special figure J. An example of a timer number table is shown. (A) An example of a common figure jackpot determination table is shown. (B) An example of a general game state table is shown. (A) An example of a general-purpose electric accessory operation mode table is shown. (B) shows an example of a general-purpose probability state lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a power recovery. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure relevant lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure related lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is the figure which showed the flowchart which shows the flow of an image control process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure probability suggestion effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a change production control process. An example of the effect mode lottery value data table used for effect mode lottery processing is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a big hit effect control process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. It is the figure which showed the change of the difference ball from the game start in the game progress of a 1st example to after the predetermined time progress. It is the figure which showed the change of the difference ball from the game start in the game progress of a 2nd example after predetermined time progress. (A) The big hit expectation value of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment is shown. (B) This is a formula for calculating the expected value of jackpot. It is the figure which showed the change of the difference ball from the game start in the game progress of a 3rd example to after the predetermined time progress. It is the figure which showed the modification of the process at the time of a power recovery. (A) The distribution probability of each gaming state in the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state is shown. (B) The transition of the special figure probability state is illustrated.

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

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

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. 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 that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

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

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

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

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

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

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. 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 in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, a first gaming state display lamp 222, and a second gaming state display lamp 223 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

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

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that 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 first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, general-purpose reservation lamp 216, first special figure reservation lamp 218, second special figure reservation lamp 220, first game) A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the state display lamp 222, the second game state display lamp 223, etc.), and a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 or the door of the variable winning port 234 A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the member 234a and the like is connected.

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

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 performs an external hall computer (via an information output circuit 336 in an external output signal setting process (step S335) described later). The game information (for example, the game state) of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 350 provided in the (not shown). Further, a test output circuit 337 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 performs an external test via the test output circuit 337 in an external output signal setting process (step S335) described later. The game information of the pachinko machine 100 is output to a machine (not shown) or the like (details will be described later).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Type of design>
Next, referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. Explain the types of common maps. FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol pattern 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 first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows ten types from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display of Special Figure 1, and FIG. Ten types from “special drawing a” to “special drawing j” are shown as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display of special symbol 2. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  “Special Figure A” or “Special Figure a” is a 16R (round) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure F” or “Special Figure f” is a 16R normal jackpot symbol. The difference between the special jackpot and the big jackpot (usually a big jackpot) is the difference in whether the probability of winning the big jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (big 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 (or with a certain probability change), and a state with a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state (or with no certain change). The present invention is characterized by having a plurality of types of special figure high probability states (in this embodiment, four types of special figure high probability states 1 to 4), which will be described in detail later.

  In addition, both the 16R special jackpot and the 16R normal jackpot will be shortened (electric support) after the jackpot game ends. Although the time reduction (electric support) will be described in detail later, the state where the time reduction (electric support) is performed after the big hit game is called a normal high probability state, and the time reduction (electric support) is not executed after the big hit game ends. This is usually called a low probability state.

  “Special figure B” or “Special figure b” is a 4R special jackpot symbol, which is a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state. “Special figure C” and “Special figure D” (or “Special figure c” and “Special figure d”) are 4R jackpot symbols 1 and 2 called hidden probability variation 1 and 2, respectively. Figure Low probability state. “Special figure E” or “Special figure e” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure G” or “Special figure g” is a 4R normal jackpot symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. "Special figure H" or "Special figure h" is a 4R normal jackpot symbol called hidden normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” or “Special Figure i” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. “Special figure J” or “special figure j” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the special figure is a high probability state or a low probability state, or whether the normal figure is a high probability state or a low probability state, depending on the stop symbol form of the special figure. In order to prevent the state from being determined, for example, the special symbol stop pattern may be common between the special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state. In addition, the stop symbol form is determined based on the determination result, the jackpot type (number of rounds, round release pattern), and the electric support status after the jackpot is completed (whether or not electric support can be given, the number of electric support executions). The player may have a configuration in which a special figure or an ordinary figure cannot be inferred.

  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 first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the 16R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or “Special Figure a” is notified, a combination of symbols in which three decorations 7 are arranged (“Decoration 7—Decoration 7—Decoration”). 7 ”) is stopped and the 4R special jackpot of“ special drawing B ”or“ special drawing b ”is notified, for example, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example,“ decoration 1-decoration 1 ”). -"Decoration 1", "Decoration 3-Decoration 3-Decoration 3", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and "Special figure F" or "Special figure f" 16R normal jackpot, "Special figure G" or "Special figure g" When the 4R normal jackpot is notified, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 8-decoration 8-decoration 8”, etc.) is stopped and displayed. .

  Also, in the case of notifying the 2R normal big hit called “special drawing E” or “special drawing e”, which is called a sudden probability change, and the special hit of “special drawing I” or “special drawing i”, “decoration 1-decoration” “3-decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. Also, a 4R normal jackpot called “Hidden probability change 1” of “Special figure C” or “Special figure c”, a 4R normal jackpot called Hidden probability change 2 of “Special figure D” or “Special figure d”, “Special figure” When a 4R jackpot called “H” or “special figure h” is normally hidden, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol J or the special symbol j, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. -Decoration 8 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 6B shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “normal figure A” which is a winning symbol and “normal figure B” which is an outlier symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6B, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Special figure jackpot determination table>
FIG. 7A shows an example of the special figure jackpot determination table. In this special figure jackpot determination table, the presence / absence of special figure probability change (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state), the type of special figure probability state, and lottery value data for special figure big hit determination are associated with each other. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 receives the special figure jackpot determination table, presence / absence of special figure probability, special figure probability state, and a ball in the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232. Based on a special figure winning random number value acquired when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the special figure variable game is won (big hit).

<Special figure jackpot determination table / Special figure low probability state>
For example, if the acquired special figure winning random number is 10001 to 10164 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change), regardless of the type of special figure probability state, the winning of special figure variable game (big hit) ) Is set and information indicating that a big hit flag is provided in the storage area for the big hit flag provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter, setting the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is set to “turn on the big hit flag on”) "). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10164 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change), the special figure variable game regardless of the type of the special figure probability state It is determined that the game is out of place, and information indicating that it is out of place is set in the above-mentioned jackpot flag storage area. To do.) In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range size is 65536), and the numerical value range of the lottery value data in the special figure low probability state is 10001 to 10164 (numerical range). Is 164), the probability of winning the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is about 1 / 399.6 (= 164/65536).

<Special figure jackpot determination table / Special figure high probability state>
In addition, the special figure winning random number value is the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the special figure probability state type is the special figure probability state 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 1). In the case of 10001 to 10165, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 2, and the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10165, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 2 is 10001 to 10165 (the numerical range is 165), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 2 The winning probability of the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1 / 397.1 (= 165/65536), which is set higher than about 1 / 399.6 which is the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability state described above.

  Further, the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 3 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as high probability state 2), and the obtained special figure winning random number value is 10001. If it is ˜10821, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 3, and the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10821, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 3 is 10001 to 10821 (the numerical range is 821), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 3 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure fluctuation game is about 1 / 79.8 (= 821/65536).

  In addition, the special figure winning random number value acquired when the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the type of the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 4 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 3) is 10001. In the case of 11639, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 4, and the obtained special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001-1116, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 is 10001 to 11639 (the numerical range is 1639), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1 / 39.98 (= 1939/65536).

  Further, the special figure winning random number value acquired when the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the type of the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 5 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 4) is 10001. In the case of 11640, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 5, and the obtained special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001-1640. The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 5 is 10001 to 11640 (the numerical range size is 1640), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 5 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1 / 39.96 (= 1640/65536), and the winning probability per jackpot of the above-mentioned special figure high probability state and special figure probability state 4 (high probability state 3). It is set almost the same as about 1 / 39.98 (= 1639/65536).

  In the present embodiment, each lottery value data is fixed. For example, each lottery value data (winning probability) can be changed by switching a switch or the like provided on the back of the pachinko machine 100 or the like. It may be configured. In this case, for example, only the lottery value data (winning probability) in the special figure probability state 5 having the highest winning probability cannot be changed, while other lottery value data (winning probability) is stored in the store clerk. Etc. may be configured to be freely changeable. Further, the present invention is not limited to a configuration in which values are selected from predetermined values, but may be configured so that, for example, a store clerk or the like of an amusement store can freely input the values.

<Special figure small hit judgment table>
FIG. 7B shows an example of the special figure small hit determination table. This special figure small hit determination table stores lottery value data for special figure small hit determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special figure small hit determination table and a special figure winning random number value acquired when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230. Based on this, a small hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit). For example, if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 20001 to 20164, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit), and the small hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 becomes a small hit. (Hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”). On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 20001 to 20164, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game has been lost, and the information indicating that the small hit flag storage area is lost. (Hereinafter, setting the outlier information in the storage area of the small hit flag is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”). In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the lottery value data is 20001 to 20164 (the numerical range is 164). Therefore, the winning probability per unit is about 1 / 399.6 (= 164/65536).

<Game state table>
FIG. 7C shows an example of the game state table. In this game state table, a game state, presence / absence of special figure probability change, and presence / absence of electric support are associated and stored. The electric support means an operation of opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) at a predetermined time and a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 seconds open, 0.5 seconds closed). . In addition, as described above, “with special figure probability change” is a special figure high probability state, “no special figure probability change” is a special figure low probability state, “with electric support” is a normal figure high probability state, and “without electric support”. Usually low probability state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores, in the RAM 308, the presence / absence of special figure probability and the presence / absence of electric support based on the gaming state table and the gaming state. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state, it indicates that there is no special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure, and there is no electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Store information. Similarly, if the gaming state is a short-time state, there is no special figure probability change as information on presence / absence of special figure, and there is electric support as information on presence / absence of electric support, that is, a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. If the gaming state is a latent state, there is a special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure, and there is no electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, in a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state If there is information indicating that there is a game, and the game state is the electric support probability change state, there is a special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure support, and there is an electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, a special figure high probability The information which shows that it is a figure high probability state is memorize | stored.

  The present invention includes one special figure probability state 1 as a state corresponding to a special figure low probability state, and four special figure probability states 2 to 5 (high probability states 1 to 5) as states corresponding to a special figure high probability state. 4), having a single feature at a point with a total of five special figure probability states 1 to 5, and having only two special figure high probability states and a special figure low probability state; Is different.

  In addition, it is more advantageous that there is no special figure variation than there is a special figure because the lottery result of the special figure is likely to be a big hit, and the possibility that the player will be profitable by the big win is advantageous. If there is none, the usual lottery result will be more likely to win, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory will tend to be longer, which is advantageous to the player.

<Symbol classification table (Special Figure 1)>
FIG. 8 is an example of the symbol type distribution table used when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol 1. In the symbol type distribution table (Special Fig. 1), the type of the stop symbol (big win symbol) of Special Fig. 1, the lottery value data, the gaming state at the time of the symbol display, and the function that operates after the symbol display are associated. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special symbol 1 stop symbol based on the symbol type allocation determination table (special symbol 1), the game state at the time of symbol display, and the symbol random number value. We perform type distribution lottery. When the big hit flag is on, the acquired big hit symbol random number value is used as the symbol distribution random number value. When the big hit flag is on, the big hit symbol random number generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used. When the symbol random number value is used as the symbol distribution random number value and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit judgment result and the small hit judgment result are out of order), the acquired symbol random number value for outage is assigned to the symbol Use as a random value.

  For example, when the big hit flag is on, if the random number value for symbol distribution is a value from 0 to 54, that is, the special symbol A is selected as the special symbol 1 stop symbol with a probability of 55% at the time of big hit, When the numerical value is a value of 55 to 64, that is, when the special figure B is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol with a probability of 10% at the time of the big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 65 to 69, that is, When special figure C is selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol with a probability of 5% at the time of a big hit, and the symbol distribution random number is a numerical value of 70 to 75, that is, a special figure 1 stop symbol with a probability of 6% at the time of a big hit Special figure D is selected, and when the symbol distribution random number value is a value between 76 and 81, that is, the special figure E is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol with a probability of 6% at the time of big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is If the value is 82-87, That is, when the special figure F is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol with a probability of 6% at the time of the big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 88 to 93, that is, the special figure with the probability of 6% at the big hit. When the special figure G is selected as one stop symbol and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 94 to 99, that is, when the big hit, the special figure H is selected as the special symbol 1 stop symbol with a probability of 6%.

  In addition, when the small hit flag is on, the special figure I is displayed as a special figure 1 stop pattern regardless of the symbol distribution random number value (small random number value for small hits), that is, with a probability of 100% at the small hit. When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the special figure is stopped as a special figure 1 stop pattern regardless of the symbol distribution random number value (the symbol random value for loss), that is, with a probability of 100% at the time of loss. Select J. The contents of profit A to profit J corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol will be described later.

<Symbol classification table (Special Figure 2)>
FIG. 9 is an example of a symbol type distribution table used when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol 2. In the symbol type distribution table (Special Fig. 2), the type of the stop symbol (big win symbol) of Special Fig. 2, the lottery value data, the gaming state at the time of the symbol display, and the function that operates after the symbol display are associated. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special symbol 2 stop symbol based on the symbol type allocation determination table (special symbol 2), the gaming state at the time of symbol display, and the symbol random number value. We perform type distribution lottery.

  For example, when the big hit flag is on, the special symbol a is selected as the special symbol 2 stop symbol with a probability of 65% in the case of the big hit, that is, when the random symbol value is 0 to 64, and the symbol distribution random When the numerical value is a value of 65 to 72, that is, when the special figure b is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol with a probability of 8% at the time of the big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 73 to 76, that is, When the special figure c is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol with a probability of 4% at the time of the big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 77 to 79, that is, the special figure 2 stop symbol with a probability of 3% at the big hit. Special symbol d is selected, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 80 to 81, that is, the special symbol e is selected as the special symbol 2 stop symbol with a probability of 2% at the time of big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is If the value is 82-95, That is, when the special figure f is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol with a probability of 14% at the time of the big hit, and the symbol distribution random number value is a numerical value of 96 to 97, that is, the special figure 2 with a probability of 2% at the big hit. When the special symbol g is selected as the stop symbol and the symbol random number is a numerical value of 98 to 99, that is, when the big hit, the special symbol h is selected as the special symbol 2 stop symbol with a probability of 2%.

  When the small hit flag is on, the special figure i is displayed as the special figure 2 stop symbol regardless of the symbol distribution random number value (the symbol random number value for small hits), that is, with a probability of 100% at the small hit. When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the special figure 2 is stopped as a special figure regardless of the symbol distribution random number value (the symbol random value for loss), that is, with a probability of 100% at the time of loss. Select j. The contents of profit A to profit J corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol will be described later.

<Special per game state table>
FIG. 10 (a) shows an example of the special hit gaming state table. In the special hit game state table, the special figure stop symbol determined by the above-described symbol type distribution lottery and the type of the special hit game state (the state generated after the special figure is stopped) are associated with each other. It is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special winning game state table and the special figure stop symbol determined by the above-described symbol type allocation lottery to stop the special symbol stop symbol. The type of winning game state is stored in the RAM 308. For example, when the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 1 determined by the above-mentioned symbol type distribution lottery is the special figure A, the big hit state 1 is stored as the special hit gaming state type of the special figure 1, and the above-mentioned symbol When the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 2 determined by the type allocation lottery is the special figure c, the big hit state 3 is stored as the special hit game state type of the special figure 2 and determined by the above-described symbol type distribution lottery. When the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 1 is special figure I, the small hit state is stored as the type of the special hit gaming state of the special figure 1. In the case where the special figure stop symbol of special figure 1 determined by the above-mentioned symbol type distribution lottery is special figure J (exclusion symbol), or the special figure stop symbol of special figure 2 is special figure j (exclusion symbol) Is configured so that a big hit state or a small hit state is not generated.

<Round state table>
FIG. 10B shows an example of the round state table. In the round state table, the above-described special hit gaming state, the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time are stored in association with each other. The number of times of opening during the round means the number of times the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened during one round, and the maximum opening time is the maximum time when the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened once. Say. Moreover, although the abbreviation of each state is described on the right side of the maximum opening time for reference, the information of the abbreviation is not stored in the ROM 306. The more the number of rounds, the more likely the game balls will win and the more likely it will be advantageous, and the less the number of open times during the round, the more likely the game balls will win and the more advantageous. However, even if the number of rounds and the number of times of opening during the round are large, it may be difficult to say that it is generally advantageous because the game ball is difficult to enter when the opening time in each opening is short. In addition, the longer the total release time of the attacker, the more game balls can be won, and it tends to be advantageous. Further, the attacker can be released not only in the big hit but also in the small hit state. For this reason, depending on the open situation, a small hit may be more advantageous than a big hit. However, since the lottery probability of the special figure and the ordinary figure can be changed by the big hit, the big hit may exceed the small hit as a total amount of profit.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time in the RAM 308 based on this round state table and the above-described special hit gaming state. For example, when the special hit gaming state is the big hit state 1, when 16 rounds as the number of rounds, once as the number of releases during the round, and 30 seconds as the maximum opening time are stored, and when the special gaming state is the big hit state 2 Stores the number of rounds as 4 rounds, 1 as the number of releases during the round, and 30 seconds as the maximum release time. When the special gaming state is the big hit state 3, the number of rounds is 4 rounds. 1 time as the number of opening, 0.1 seconds as the maximum opening time, if the special per game state is the big hit state 4, 2 rounds, 1 as the number of opening during the round, as the maximum opening time 0.1 seconds is memorized, and when the special hit gaming state is a small hit state, memorize twice as the number of times of opening during the round and 0.1 seconds as the maximum opening time.

  Here, the magnitude of the game value in the jackpot state 1 can be expressed as 16 rounds × 1 open count × 30 seconds maximum release time = 480, and the game value in the jackpot state 2 is round. It can be expressed as: number 4 times × number of times of opening once × maximum opening time 30 seconds = 120. The game value of big hit state 3 is 4 rounds × 1 times of opening times × maximum opening time 0.1. The number of seconds = 0.4 can be expressed, and the game value of the big hit state 4 can be expressed as 2 rounds × 1 open count × maximum open time 0.1 seconds = 0.2. The magnitude of the game value in the small hit state can be expressed by the number of rounds 1 × opening times 2 × maximum opening time 0.1 seconds = 0.2. That is, “the magnitude of the game value of the jackpot state 1> the magnitude of the game value of the jackpot game 2> the magnitude of the game value of the jackpot game 3> the magnitude of the game value of the jackpot game 4 = the game value of the jackpot game There is a relationship of “size”.

  Note that the “game value” according to the present invention is not limited to this example, and the number of acquired game balls per unit time is larger than the normal state (special low probability low probability), big hit state, small hit State (a state where the variable prize opening is opened), probability change state (a state where the probability that the variable prize opening is opened is high), electric support state (a state where the variation time is shortened, that is, a time until a big hit occurs) Short state, state where extended opening time is extended, that is, a state where more game balls can enter, a normal high probability state, that is, a state where there is a high probability that a normal electric actor will be released, etc. This is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (special figure low probability ordinary figure low probability), and is a state in which the game value is large (high).

<Profit A to Profit J obtained by jackpot or small jackpot>
Next, the above-described profit A to profit J will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed the relationship between the kind of profit, the pitch based on winning, the presence or absence of a probability change state, and the presence or absence of time reduction (electric support).

  As for profit A, special figure A is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the stop display of special figure A, the big hit state 1 (16 rounds × one open count × maximum open time 30 seconds) occurs, and the big hit Special game high probability normal game high probability state after game (probable change (for special figure 10000 revolutions), time reduction (electric support (for special figure 10000 revolutions))), or special figure 2 stop symbol Figure a is selected, and after the stop display of the special figure a, a big hit state 1 (16 rounds x 1 open times x a maximum open time 30 seconds) is generated, and a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state after the big hit game This is a benefit obtained when shifting to (with certain change (for special figure 10000 revolutions), short time (with electric support (for special figure 10000 revolutions))).

  For profit B, special figure B is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure B is displayed, the big hit state 2 (4 rounds × 1 open count × maximum open time 30 seconds) occurs, When the game shifts to a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (with certain change (for special figure fluctuation of 10000 revolutions), short time (with electric support (for special figure fluctuation of 100 revolutions))) after the game, or special figure 2 stop pattern Special figure b is selected, and after the stop display of the special figure b, a big hit state 2 (4 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 30 seconds) is generated, and the special figure high probability normal figure high after the big hit game This is a profit obtained when shifting to a probabilistic state (with certain change (with special figure fluctuation of 10000 revolutions), short time (with electric support (with special figure fluctuation of 100 revolutions))).

  As for profit C, special figures C and D are selected as special figure 1 stop symbols, and after the stop display of special figures C and D, jackpot state 3 (4 rounds x 1 open times x maximum open time 0.1 seconds) ) Will occur, and after the big hit game, it will shift to the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state (with certain change (special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions), short time (no electric support)), or special figure 2 stop symbol Figures c and d are selected, and after the stop display of the special figures c and d, the big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 0.1 second) occurs, and the special figure high after the big hit game This is a profit obtained when shifting to a low probability state (probable change (with special figure fluctuation of 10,000 rotations), short time (no electric support)).

  As for profit D, special figures C and D are selected as special figure 1 stop symbols, and after the stop display of special figures C and D, jackpot state 3 (4 rounds x 1 open times x maximum open time 0.1 seconds) ) Is generated, and after the big hit game, transition to the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (with certain change (special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions), short time (electric support (special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions))), or Special figure c and d are selected as the special figure 2 stop symbols, and after hitting the special figure c and d, the big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open count × maximum open time 0.1 second) occurs. With the profit obtained when shifting to the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (with certain change (special fluctuation 10000 revolutions), short time (electric support (special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions))) after the big hit game is there.

  That is, when special figure C or special figure D is selected as special figure 1 stop symbol, and when special figure c or special figure d is selected as special figure 2 stop symbol, profit C is obtained and profit D There are two ways in which

  As for profit E, special figure E is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure E is stopped, a big hit state 4 (2 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 0.1 second) is generated. In case of shifting to a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (with certain change (for special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions), short time (with electric support (for special figure fluctuation 10000 revolutions))) after jackpot game, or special figure 2 Special figure e is selected as the stop symbol, and after hitting the special figure e, the big hit state 4 (2 rounds x 1 open count x maximum open time 0.1 seconds) is generated, and the special figure high after the big hit game This is a profit obtained when shifting to a high probability state (probable change (with special figure fluctuation of 10,000 rotations), short time (with electric support (with special figure fluctuation of 10,000 rotations))).

  As for profit F, special figure F is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure F is stopped, a big hit state 1 (16 rounds × one open count × maximum open time 30 seconds) is generated and the big hit When the game shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (no probability change, with a short time (with electric support (100 revolutions of special figure fluctuation))) after the game, or special figure f is selected as special figure 2 stop symbol, After the stop display of the special figure f, a big hit state 1 (16 rounds × 1 open number × maximum open time 30 seconds) occurs, and after the big hit game, a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (no probability change, short time ( This is a profit that can be obtained when moving to electric support (with special figure fluctuation of 100 revolutions)).

  As for profit G, special figure G is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure G is stopped, the big hit state 2 (4 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 30 seconds) occurs, When the game shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (no probability change, short time (with electric support (100 revolutions of special figure fluctuation))) after the game, or special figure g is selected as special figure 2 stop symbol, After the display of the special figure g, the big hit state 2 (4 rounds x 1 open times x maximum open time 30 seconds) occurs, and after the big hit game, the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (no change, short time ( This is a profit that can be obtained when moving to electric support (with special figure fluctuation of 100 revolutions)).

  As for profit H, special figure H is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure H is stopped, the big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 0.1 second) is generated. , When the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (no probability change, no time reduction (electric support)) after the big hit game, or special figure h is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, and the special figure h is stopped After the display, a big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open times × maximum open time 0.1 seconds) occurs, and after the big hit game, a special low-probability figure low probability state (no change, no short time (electric support) ).

  As for profit I, special figure H is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure H is stopped, the big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open count × maximum open time 0.1 second) occurs. , Special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (no probability change, time reduction (electric support (for 100 revolutions of special figure))), or special figure h is selected as special figure 2 stop symbol after big hit game After the stop display of the special figure h, the big hit state 3 (4 rounds × 1 open number × maximum open time 0.1 second) is generated, and after the big hit game, the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state (probability change) This is a profit obtained when shifting to none, short time (with electric support (with special figure fluctuation of 100 revolutions))).

  That is, when the special figure H is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol and when the special figure h is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, the profit H is obtained and the profit I is obtained. is there.

  As for profit J, special figure I is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and after the special figure I is stopped, a small hit state (1 round number × 2 open times × maximum open time 0.1 second) is generated. When a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (no change in certainty, no short time (no electric support)) is entered after a small hit game, or special figure i is selected as a special figure 2 stop symbol, After the stop display, a small hit state (1 round × 2 open times × maximum open time 0.1 seconds) is generated, and after the small hit game, a special low probability figure low probability state (no change, short time (electric support) This is the profit that can be obtained when moving to (None).

<Special figure probability state lottery table>
FIG. 12 is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table used when determining the special figure probability state. In this special figure probability state lottery table, special figure stop symbols selected in the above-described symbol type distribution lottery, lottery value data, and types of special figure probability states are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special figure probability state based on the special figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected by the symbol type distribution lottery, and the special figure probability state lottery random value. A special figure probability state lottery to be determined is performed.

  For example, when the special figure 1 stop symbol is special figure A or the special figure 2 stop symbol is special figure a, the special figure probability state is changed as the special figure probability state with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure probability state lottery random value. Select state 5 (high probability state 4). In addition, when the special figure 1 stop symbol is special figure B to special figure D or the special figure 2 stop symbol is special figure b to special figure d and the special figure probability state lottery random number value is a numerical value of 0 to 19, When the special figure probability change state 2 (high probability state 1) is selected as the special figure probability state, and the special figure probability state lottery random value is a numerical value of 20 to 84, the special figure probability change state 3 ( When the high probability state 2) is selected and the special figure probability state lottery random value is a numerical value of 85 to 94, the special figure probability variation state 4 (high probability state 3) is selected as the special figure probability state. When the probability state random number is a numerical value of 95 to 99, the special figure probability changing state 5 (high probability state 4) is selected as the special figure probability state.

<Utsuju jackpot determination table>
FIG. 13 (a) shows an example of a general jackpot determination table. This common figure big hit determination table correlates presence / absence of normal figure probability change (normal figure high probability state or normal figure low probability state), type of common figure probability state, and lottery value data for determining common figure hits. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses a predetermined sphere detection sensor to detect the common figure jackpot determination table, whether there is a common figure probability change, a common figure probability state, and that a sphere has passed through the common figure start port 228. In this case, a hit determination is performed based on the common winning random number value acquired in the case of determining whether or not the common figure floating game is won (big hit).

<Normal figure jackpot determination table / Normal figure low probability state>
For example, if the acquired common figure winning random number is between 10001 and 16556 in the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure probability change), regardless of the type of the common figure probability state, ) Is determined, and information indicating that the winning flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is hit is set, and the normal figure stop symbol is determined as the normal figure A (win symbol) (hereinafter referred to as the hit flag storage area). Setting the winning information is called “setting the winning flag to ON”). On the other hand, when the acquired common figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 16556 in the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure probability change), regardless of the type of the general figure probability state, the normal figure variable game The information indicating that the hit flag is stored in the storage area for the hit flag is set, and the normal figure stop symbol is determined to be the normal figure B (out of symbol) (hereinafter referred to as the hit flag storage area). To set the information of this is called "set the hit flag off").

  In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the random number value in the usual drawing is 0 to 65535 (the size of the numerical range is 65536). Is 6556), the probability of winning the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the normal figure low probability state is about 1/10 (= 6556/65536).

<Normal figure jackpot determination table / Normal figure high probability state>
Also, in the case of the general figure high probability state (with normal figure probability variation), the type of the common figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 2, and the obtained random number value of the common figure winning is 10001 to 33407, Judgment is made (winning) and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure change), the normal figure probability state type is the normal figure probability state 2, and the acquired normal figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 33407, The winning flag is set to off by determining that the game is out of the figure. In the present embodiment, the numerical range of the random number value that can be picked up by the normal drawing is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range has a size of 65536), the numerical range of the lottery value data in the high probability state of the general drawing, and the normal probability state 2 Is 10001 to 33407 (the size of the numerical range is 33407), so the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the ordinary figure high probability state and the ordinary figure probability state 2 is about 1/3 (= 33407/65536). ).

  In addition, if the general figure high probability state (with normal figure probability change) and the type of normal figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3, the win for the normal figure variable game is won regardless of the acquired random number value for the normal figure win. Judgment is made and the hit flag is set to ON. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the ordinary figure high probability state and the ordinary figure probability state 3 is 100% (= 65536/65536). In this embodiment, the hit determination is performed by lottery in the case of the high figure probability state (with the normal figure probability change) and the type of the general figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3. When a predetermined sphere detection sensor detects that a sphere has passed 228 and is in a normal high probability state (with normal figure probability variation), and the type of normal figure probability state is a normal figure probability state 3, Regardless of)

  The present invention comprises one ordinary probability state 1 as a state corresponding to the ordinary low probability state, and two ordinary probability states 2 to 3 as states corresponding to the ordinary high probability state, for a total of 3 It has one characteristic in that it has one ordinary figure probability state 1 to 3 and is different from a conventional game stand having only two ordinary figure high probability states and one ordinary figure low probability state.

<Normal game state table>
FIG. 13B shows an example of a general game state table. In this ordinary game state table, the ordinary figure stop symbol determined by the above-described hit determination and the type of ordinary figure game state (the state that occurs after the stop display of the ordinary figure) are stored in association with each other. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the general game that starts after the stop display of the normal figure stop symbol based on the general figure game state table and the general figure stop symbol determined by the hit determination described above. A general probability state lottery that determines the type of state is performed. For example, when the normal figure stop symbol determined by the above-mentioned hit determination is the normal figure A (win symbol), the normal figure hit state is stored as the type of the general figure game state, and is determined by the above-mentioned hit determination. When the usual figure stop symbol is the usual figure B (out of line symbol), the type of the usual figure game state is not stored.

<General-purpose electric accessory operation mode table>
FIG. 14 (a) shows an example of a general-purpose electric accessory operating mode table. In this general-purpose electric accessory operation mode table, the presence / absence of the above-mentioned electric support (operation in the open extension function operating state or inactive) and the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu) are opened and closed. The ON / OFF time of the solenoid (general-purpose electric accessory solenoid) for this purpose and the number of ON times are stored in correspondence. The “maximum time for opening, etc.” is described for reference, and is not actually stored in the ROM 306.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the above-mentioned game drawing state and the above-described game state, when the usual figure stop symbol is decided as the usual figure A (winning symbol) by the above-mentioned hit determination. Thus, the RAM 308 stores the ON time, OFF time, and ON count of the usual electric accessory solenoid. For example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a latent state, the ON time is 900 ms, and the ON count is 1 time (900 ms × 1 time = maximum opening time 900 ms) is stored in the RAM 308, and the gaming state is shortened. In the case of the state or the electric support probability change state, the RAM 308 stores 1800 ms as the ON time, 120 mms as the OFF time, and 3 times (1800 ms × 3 times = maximum opening time 5400 ms) as the ON time.

<Normal probability state lottery table>
FIG. 14B shows an example of the normal probability state lottery table. The special figure probability state lottery table stores the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery, the lottery value data, and the common figure probability state type in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the general figure probability state based on the general figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery, and the general figure probability state lottery random value. Do a normal drawing probability state lottery. For example, when the special figure stop symbol is any one of special figures A, D, and H, the normal figure probability state 3 is selected as the normal figure probability state regardless of the normal figure probability state lottery random value. In the short-time state, the probability of being determined to win in the jackpot determination is lower than in other gaming states. Therefore, if the special figure stop symbol is one of the special figures A, D, or H, the normal figure probability state is different. The normal figure probability state 3 which is more advantageous than the normal figure probability states 1 and 2 is selected. In the present embodiment, when the special figure stop symbol is any of the special drawings A, D, and H, the type of the common figure probability state is determined by lottery. However, the special figure stop symbol is the special figure A, D, H. In any of the cases, the normal figure probability state 3 may be selected as the normal figure probability state (regardless of the lottery).

  Further, when the special figure stop symbol is any of special figures B, C, E, and F, and the normal figure probability state lottery random value is a numerical value of 0 to 19661, the normal figure probability state 2 Is selected, and the normal probability state 3 is selected as the normal probability state when the random number value in the normal probability state is a value of 19662-65535. Since the probability of winning in jackpot determination is higher than in other gaming states in the electric support probability change state, if the special figure stop symbol is any of special figures B, C, E, F The normal state probability state 2 or the normal state probability state 3 is distributed as the probability state.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which 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.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step 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 this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

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

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this power recovery process, after the on / off control of the first game state display lamp 222 and the second game state display lamp 223 is performed, a timer interrupt process (described later) is performed immediately before power interruption. Resumes processing from the instruction following the instruction that was executed immediately before branching.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S333 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S307, which will be 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.

<Power recovery process>
Next, the power recovery process (step S111) in the main control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at power recovery.

  In step S201, the special figure probability state stored in the RAM 308 is referred to determine whether or not the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1, and the special figure probability state is not the special figure probability state 1 In the case of any of the special figure probability states 2 to 5, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is turned on in step S202, and in the case of the special figure probability state 1, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is turned on in step S203. Turns off. As a result, if the first game state display lamp 222 is lit, the player is in any of the special figure probability states 2 to 5 (special figure high probability state), and the first game state display lamp 222 is turned off. If it is, it can be determined that it is in the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability state).

  In step S204, it is determined whether the normal probability state is the normal probability state 1 by referring to the normal probability state stored in the RAM 308. If the normal probability state is not 1 (normal probability) In any of the states 2 to 3, the second game state display lamp 223 is turned on in step S205, and in the normal probability state 1, the second game state display lamp 223 is turned off in step S206. As a result, if the second game state display lamp 223 is lit, the player is in one of the normal game probability states 2 to 3 (normal high probability state), and the second game state display lamp 223 is turned off. If it is, it is possible to determine that it is the ordinary figure probability state 1 (ordinary figure low probability state). In step S207, after other power recovery processing is performed, the processing ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification of whether the lottery probability is a normal probability or a high probability state at the time of power recovery is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, more specifically, individual lottery probability states May be used. On the contrary, the lottery probability may not be notified at all.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S301, 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 S303, the WDT 314 is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect processing abnormality) because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S305, 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.

  In step S305, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S305 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S305, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S307 and step S309, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S311, 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 S313, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S315, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S317, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S303. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S319, 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 S321, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

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

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

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes 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 in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S323.

  In step S323, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the usual drawing related lottery process, when the lottery execution condition is satisfied, the above-described winning determination and lottery of the variation time are performed.

  Subsequently, 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 S325). In the special figure 2 state update process, the following process 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 above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, any one of the special figures a to j (in the case of the first special figure display device 212, special figures A to J) is displayed on the second special figure display device 214. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as described above. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times, the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) 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. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the off 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 operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S327.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S327). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S325 and step S327 is completed, a special figure related lottery process (details will be described later) for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step S329), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). (Step S331). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S333, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, command types such as basic command, change start command, symbol change stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command can be specified. Bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a change start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, the value of 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data stored in the RAM 308 is selected in the jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process. Information indicating a timer number, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S333, 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 S335, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 (in this embodiment, whether there is a special figure probability change (whether a special figure high probability state or a special figure low probability state), or whether there is a general figure certainty change (general The information output circuit 336 includes information on whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state), and excludes information on the special figure probability states 1 to 5 and the general figure probability states 1 to 3). To the information input circuit 350 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100. In addition, game information (in this embodiment, game state including information on presence / absence of special figure probability and information on presence / absence of special figure probability change, and all information of special figure probability states 1 to 5 and usual figure probability states 1 to 3) Are output to an external testing machine (not shown) or the like via the test output circuit 337. In this way, by configuring the timer interrupt processing so that detailed information on the gaming state including information on the special figure probability states 1 to 5 and the normal figure probability states 1 to 3 can be output via the test output circuit 337, Detailed information regarding game control can be periodically provided to an external testing machine or the like, and the internal state of the pachinko machine 100 can be easily grasped from the outside.

  In step S337, 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 S305 are read, and the presence / absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence / absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S319) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S339, 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 S343. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S341.

  In step S341, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S301 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 S343, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<General drawing related lottery processing>
Next, the common drawing related lottery process (step S323) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the general drawing related lottery process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the lottery execution condition is satisfied. If the lottery execution condition is satisfied (for example, the opening / closing control of the ordinary figure variable game and the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed (general figure). Is not in operation) and the number of pending variable games is 1 or more), the process proceeds to step S402, and if not established, the process is terminated.

  In step S402, with reference to the above-mentioned ordinary figure jackpot determination table and the ordinary figure probability state stored in the RAM 308, the lottery value data corresponding to the current ordinary figure probability state is determined from the lottery value data of the ordinary figure jackpot determination table. To get. In step 403, it is determined whether or not the current normal figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3, and if applicable, the normal figure stop symbol is set to normal figure A (winning symbol) in step S404. If not, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, the above-described hit determination is performed using the lottery value data acquired in step S402, the hit flag is set (ON or OFF setting), and the normal figure stop symbol is set (general symbol A (win symbol). Or, the normal figure B (out of symbol) is set.

  In step S406, the value of the random number counter for generating the general-purpose timer random value is acquired as a general-purpose timer random value, and the general-purpose display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times based on the acquired general-purpose timer random value. One time for displaying the variable map is selected, and the variable display time is stored in the map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the variable map display time, and the process is terminated. 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 stored again in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area, and the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

<Special drawing related lottery processing>
Next, the special drawing related lottery process (steps S329 and S331) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing related lottery process.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not a lottery execution condition is satisfied. If the lottery execution condition is satisfied (for example, a special figure variable game that is not playing a special figure variable game or a big hit game and is on hold). If the number is 1 or more), the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S502, with reference to the above-mentioned special figure jackpot determination table and the special figure probability state stored in the RAM 308, the lottery value data corresponding to the current special figure probability state is determined from the lottery value data in the special figure jackpot determination table. To get. In step S503, using the lottery value data acquired in step S502, the above-described jackpot determination is performed, and the jackpot flag is set (ON or OFF is set).

  In step S504, the symbol type distribution table stored in the RAM 308 is set. In step S505, the above-described symbol type distribution lottery is performed based on the symbol type distribution table set in step S504, the jackpot determination result (the value of the big hit flag) in step S503, and the symbol random number value, and the type of the special symbol stop symbol To decide.

  In step S506, the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is a probabilistic variable (one of special figures A to E in the case of special figure 1, special figure a to special figure e in the case of special figure 2). Any one of them) is determined, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S509. In step S507, it is determined whether the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is special figure A if it is special figure 1, or if it is special figure a if special figure 2, If yes, the process proceeds to step S509, and if not applicable (in the case of special figure 1, any of special figure B to special figure E, in the case of special figure 2, any of special figure b to special figure e). Advances to step S508. In step S508, the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery is performed based on the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol type distribution lottery in step S505, and the special figure probability state lottery random value. Determine the type of special figure probability state.

  In step S509, the timer number determination lottery is performed based on the timer number determination table, the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505, the special figure variation pattern lottery table number, and the timer number determination random number value. decide.

  In step S510, it is determined whether the big hit flag is on or off (whether it is a special figure big hit). If the big hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S511. In step S511, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is special figure B, C, E, or F. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S512. In the case of D and H), the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S512, based on the above-mentioned usual figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505, and the usual figure probability state lottery random value, the above-mentioned usual figure probability state lottery is performed, Determine the type of. In step S513, the common figure probability state determined in step S512 is set, and the process ends. In step S514, the common figure probability state based on the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is set, and the process ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S601 in FIG. 6A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S601. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S603, 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 S605. In step S605, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S607, 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 S609, effect control processing is performed. In this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S607, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406, and the effect data is updated when the effect data needs to be updated. Update processing is performed.

  In step S611, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S609 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed. In step S613, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S615, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S617, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S619, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S621, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S609, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S603.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S801 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 S603 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Therefore, in step S603, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S803, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S619, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S613 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S901, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S905. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S905, 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 S901, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) are indicated to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S907, 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 S909, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S911. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S911, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step 1501 of FIG. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1501. 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 1503, 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 1505. In step 1505, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 1507, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step 1509, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S 1507, processing such as reading the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step 1511, 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 1513, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S1503.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step 1601 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step 1701 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step 1503 in the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Accordingly, in step 1503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 1703 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Display probability of special figure stop symbol>
Next, the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in the low probability state and the high probability states 1 to 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the relationship between the special figure stop symbol and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state.

  As described above, there are two types of special figure probability states of the present embodiment, a low probability state and a high probability state, and there are four types of high probability states, that is, high probability states 1 to 4. In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 7A, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is about 1 / 399.6 (= 164/65536), and the special figure probability state The winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game of 2 is about 1 / 397.1 (= 165/65536), and the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game of the special figure probability state 3 is about 1 / 79.8 ( = 821/65536), and the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variation game in the special figure probability state 4 is about 1 / 39.98 (= 1639/65536), and the special figure fluctuation game of the special figure probability state 5 is The jackpot winning probability is about 1 / 39.96 (= 1640/65536).

  In addition, as explained using FIG. 8 above, the winning probability of special figure A is 55%, the winning probability of special figure B is 10%, the winning probability of special figure C is 5%, and the winning figure of special figure D is won. The probability is 6%, the winning probability of Special Figure E is 6%, the winning probability of Special Figure F is 6%, the winning probability of Special Figure G is 6%, and the winning probability of Special Figure H is 6% . In addition, as explained using FIG. 9 above, the winning probability of special figure a is 65%, the winning probability of special figure b is 8%, the winning probability of special figure c is 4%, and the winning figure of special figure d is won. The probability is 3%, the winning probability for special figure e is 2%, the winning probability for special figure f is 14%, the winning probability for special figure g is 2%, and the winning probability for special figure h is 2%. .

  Therefore, for example, the probability that the special figure A is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the low probability state (the display probability of the special figure A) is approximately the winning probability of winning the special figure variable game in the low probability state. By multiplying 1 / 399.6 (= 164/65536) by 55% (55/100) which is the winning probability of the special figure A, it can be calculated as 0.00138. Similarly, the probability that Special Figure A is selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol when in the high probability state 1 is 0.00139, and the Special Figure A is selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol when in the high probability state 2. Probability is 0.00689, the probability that Special Figure A will be selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol when high probability state 3 is 0.01376, and the special figure A will be selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol when high probability state 4 The probability of being calculated can be calculated as 0.01376.

  As another example, the probability that the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the low probability state (the display probability of the special figure a) is the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state. It can be calculated as 0.00163 by multiplying about 1 / 399.6 (= 164/65536) which is the winning probability by 65% (65/100) which is the winning probability of the special figure a. Similarly, the probability that the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability state 1 is 0.00164, and the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability state 2. Probability is 0.00815, the probability that Special Figure 2 will be selected as a special figure 2 stop symbol when high probability state 3 is 0.01626, and Special Figure a is selected as a special figure 2 stop symbol when high probability state 4 The probability of being calculated can be calculated as 0.01627.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the display probability of a specific special figure is one type in the same gaming state, but the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in the same gaming state (for example, a high probability state). The display probability types (for example, four types of 0.00164, 0.00815, 0.01626, and 0.01627) of a specific special figure (for example, special figure a) can be increased. For this reason, the game in the same game state can have variations, and the game does not become monotonous, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

  Moreover, the display probability of a specific special figure (for example, special figure a) is increased in the order of the high probability states 1, 2, 3, and 4, or the specific special figure 1 (for example, special figure in the same gaming state). Since the display probability of A) is different from the display probability of a specific special figure 2 (for example, special figure a), it is possible to increase the variation of the game and to further enhance the interest of the player. it can.

<Probability that profit C will be granted>
Next, the probability that the above-described profit C is given will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit C is given and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state.

  As described above, profit C is a profit that can be obtained when special figures C and D are selected as special figure 1 stop symbols or when special figures c and d are selected as special figure 2 stop symbols. It is. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 22, profit C can be obtained when special figure C is selected as a special figure 1 stop symbol in a low probability state and when the time is not operating. The probability is 0.00013. In addition, when the special figure D is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the low probability state and when the time is not activated, the profit C can be obtained, and the probability is 0.00015. Therefore, the probability that the profit C can be obtained in the low probability state and when the time is not operated is 0.00028 (= 0.00013 + 0.00015).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 22, the profit C can be obtained even when the special figure D is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the high probability states 1 to 4 and when the time is not activated. The probability is as shown in FIG. Further, the probability 0.00015 that can obtain the profit C in the high probability state 1 is about 0.54889 times the probability 0.00028 that the profit C can be obtained in the low probability state. That is, when transitioning from the low probability state to the high probability state 1, the probability that the profit C can be obtained is lower than that in the low probability state. For this reason, in the high probability state 1, the dissatisfaction of the player is suppressed by reducing the rate at which the profit with low advantage is given to the player even though the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous state. Can do.

  On the other hand, the probability 0.00075 that can obtain the profit C in the high probability state 2 is about 2.73137 times the probability 0.00028 that the profit C can be obtained in the low probability state. The probability 0.00150 that C can be obtained is about 5.45182 times the probability 0.00028 that profit C can be obtained in the low probability state, and the probability 0 that profit C can be obtained in the high probability state 4 is 0. .00150 is approximately 5.45455 times the probability of 0.00028 that profit C can be obtained in the low probability state. That is, when transitioning from the low probability state to the high probability states 2 to 4, the probability that the profit C can be obtained becomes higher than that in the low probability state. For this reason, in the high probability states 2 to 4, the player is prevented from being dissatisfied by the high probability of winning the jackpot, although the ratio that the profit with low advantage is given to the player is high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 23, when the special figure c is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the low probability state and when the time is not activated, the profit C can be obtained, and the probability is 0.00010. Further, when the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the low probability state and when the time is not activated, the profit C can be obtained, and the probability is 0.00008. Therefore, the probability that the profit C can be obtained in the low probability state and when the time is not operated is 0.00018 (= 0.00010 + 0.00008).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 22, the profit C can be obtained even when the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability states 1 to 4 and when the time is not activated. The probability is as shown in FIG. Moreover, the probability 0.00008 that can obtain the profit C in the high probability state 1 is about 0.43126 times the probability 0.00018 that the profit C can be obtained in the low probability state. That is, when transitioning from the low probability state to the high probability state 1, the probability that the profit C can be obtained is lower than that in the low probability state. Even though the gaming state has shifted to an advantageous state, the dissatisfaction of the player can be suppressed by reducing the rate at which the profit with low advantage is given to the player. For this reason, in the high probability state 1, the dissatisfaction of the player is suppressed by reducing the rate at which the profit with low advantage is given to the player even though the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous state. Can do.

  On the other hand, the probability 0.00038 for obtaining the profit C in the high probability state 2 is about 2.14607 times the probability 0.00018 for obtaining the profit C in the low probability state. The probability 0.00075 that C can be obtained is about 4.28357 times the probability 0.00018 that profit C can be obtained in the low probability state, and the probability 0 that profit C can be obtained in the high probability state 4 is 0. .00075 is approximately 4.28571 times the probability 0.00018 that profit C can be obtained in the low probability state. That is, when transitioning from the low probability state to the high probability states 2 to 4, the probability that the profit C can be obtained becomes higher than that in the low probability state. For this reason, when shifting from the low probability state to the high probability states 2 to 4, the probability that the profit C can be obtained becomes higher than that in the low probability state. For this reason, in the high probability states 2 to 4, the player is prevented from being dissatisfied by the high probability of winning the jackpot, although the ratio that the profit with low advantage is given to the player is high.

<Probability that profit D is granted>
Next, the probability that the above-described profit D is given will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit D is given and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each special figure probability state.

  As described above, the profit D is a profit that can be obtained when the special figures C and D are selected as the special figure 1 stop symbols or when the special figures c and d are selected as the special figure 2 stop symbols. It is. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 23 described above, profit D can be obtained when the special figure C is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the low probability state and the short time operation, The probability is 0.00013. Further, when the special figure D is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the low probability state and when the time is not operated, the profit D can be obtained, and the probability is 0.00015. Therefore, the probability that the profit D can be obtained in the low probability state and when the time is not operated is 0.00028 (= 0.00013 + 0.00015).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 24, the profit D is a high probability state 1 to 4, and when the special figure C is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol at the time of short time non-operation or short time operation, Alternatively, it can also be obtained when the special figure D is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the high probability states 1 to 4 and the short-time operation, and the probability is as shown in FIG. In addition, the probability 0.00028 that the profit D can be obtained in the high probability state and the short time operation is one time the probability 0.00028 that the profit D can be obtained in the low probability state and the short time operation.

  On the other hand, the probability 0.00138 that can obtain the profit D in the high probability state 2 and the short-time operation is about 4.92857, which is the probability 0.00028 that the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and the short-time operation. The probability of being able to obtain the profit D in the high probability state 3 and the short-time operation is double, and the probability of 0.00275 that can obtain the profit D in the low-probability state and the short-time operation is about 9 of the probability of 0.00028. .82143 times, the probability 0.00275 that can obtain the profit D in the high probability state 4 and the short-time operation is the probability 0.00028 that the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and the short-time operation. It is about 9.82143 times.

  Thus, in order of the high probability states 1, 2, 3, 4 (as the winning probability of jackpot increases), the probability that the profit D having a higher advantage than the profit C can be obtained is set to be high. Then, it is easy to create a lump of balls (a state where grants of profits with a high degree of advantage are concentrated), and it is easy to continue the player's willingness to play by making a difference in the player's advantage in stages. . Also, even if the profit is large, if the probability of being granted is low, the player may be exhausted, but if the profit eventually becomes large by accumulating small profits that are easily granted, the player's continued investment Can expect. Moreover, since it is difficult to stop the game on the way, the operation can be promoted.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 24, in the low probability state and when the time is not activated, the profit D can be obtained when the special figure c is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, and the probability is 0.00010. Further, when the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the low probability state and when the time is not operated, the profit D can be obtained, and the probability is 0.00008. Therefore, the probability that the profit D can be obtained in the low probability state and when the time is not operated is 0.00018 (= 0.00010 + 0.00008).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 24 described above, the profit D is a high probability state 1 to 4, and when the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol when the short-time operation is not performed or the short-time operation is performed. Alternatively, it can also be obtained when the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability states 1 to 4 and when the time is not activated, and the probability is as shown in FIG. In addition, the probability 0.00018 that can obtain the profit D in the high probability state 1 and the short-time operation is one time the probability 0.00018 that the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and the short-time operation. .

  On the other hand, the probability 0.00088 that the profit D can be obtained in the high probability state 2 and the short-time operation is about 4.888888, which is the probability 0.00018 that the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and the short-time operation. The probability of being able to obtain a profit D in the high probability state 3 and in the short-time operation is double, and the probability 0.00175 is about 9 of the probability 0.00018 in which the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and in the short-time operation. .72222 times, the probability 0.00075 that can obtain the profit D in the high probability state 4 and the short-time operation is the probability 0.00018 that the profit D can be obtained in the low-probability state and the short-time operation. It is about 9.72222 times.

  Thus, in order of the high probability states 1, 2, 3, 4 (as the winning probability of jackpot increases), the probability that the profit D having a higher advantage than the profit C can be obtained is set to be high. Then, it is easy to create a lump of balls (a state where grants of profits with a high degree of advantage are concentrated), and it is easy to continue the player's willingness to play by making a difference in the player's advantage in stages. . Also, even if the profit is large, if the probability of being granted is low, the player may be exhausted, but if the profit eventually becomes large by accumulating small profits that are easily granted, the player's continued investment Can expect. Moreover, since it is difficult to stop the game on the way, the operation can be promoted.

<Probability that profit A will be granted>
Next, the probability that the above-described profit A is given will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the relationship between the special figure stop symbol to which the profit A is given and the display probability of the special figure stop symbol in each of the special figure probability states.

  As described above, the profit A is a profit that can be obtained when the special figure A is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol or when the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 25, the probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure A as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the low probability state is 0.00138. The probability that profit A can be obtained when Special Figure A is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the high probability state 1 is 0.00139, and the special figure 1 special symbol is displayed in the high probability state 2 Probability that profit A can be obtained by selecting figure A is 0.00689, and profit A can be obtained by selecting special figure A as the special figure 1 stop symbol in high probability state 3 The probability is 0.01376, and the probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure A as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the high probability state 4 is 0.01376.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 25, the probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure a as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the low probability state is 0.00163, and the high probability state. When the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol when 1, the probability that the profit A can be obtained is 0.00164, and when the high probability state 2, the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol The probability that the profit A can be obtained is 0.00815, and the probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure a as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability state 3 is 0. When the high probability state 4 is 01626, the probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure a as the special figure 2 stop symbol is 0.01627.

  Therefore, the probability that the profit A can be obtained in the high probability state 1 is approximately 1.0006 times the probability that the profit A can be obtained in the low probability state. The probability that A can be obtained is about 4.976 times the probability that profit A can be obtained in the high probability state 1, and the probability that profit A can be obtained in the high probability state 3 is The probability that the profit A can be obtained in the high probability state 2 is about 1.996 times the probability that the profit A can be obtained in the high probability state 4. Is approximately 1.001 times the probability that can be obtained. Thus, if the probability that the profit A can be obtained is increased in the order of the low probability state, the high probability state 1, 2, 3, 4 (as the winning probability of the big hit increases), It is easy to create a lump of balls (a state in which the provision of profits with a large advantage is concentrated), and by making a difference in the player's advantage in stages, it becomes easy to continue the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, the probability 0.00163 that the profit A can be obtained when the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol when in the low probability state, Probability that profit A can be obtained by selecting figure A is higher than 0.00139, but profit A is obtained by selecting special figure A as a special figure 1 stop symbol in high probability state 2 The probability that it can be lower than 0.00689.

  On the other hand, the probability 0.01376 that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure A as the special figure 1 stop symbol in the high probability state 4 is as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability state 2 The probability that the profit A can be obtained by selecting the special figure a is higher than 0.00815, but the profit A is obtained by selecting the special figure a as the special figure 2 stop symbol in the high probability state 3. The probability that it can be obtained is lower than 0.01626.

  In this way, when shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state, or when shifting from the first high probability state to the second high probability state with a higher winning probability of jackpot, it is advantageous for the player Therefore, it is possible to provide a game that is more interesting than before, and to increase the player's willingness to play. Further, when the special figure probability state magnification is lower than the special figure distribution magnification, the probability that the special figure A in the special figure 1 after the state transition will be displayed is the special figure a in the special figure 2 before the state transition. May be less than the probability of being. Since special figure 2 can be changed only in a state where the electric support is given, for example, even if the special figure probability state is shifted from high probability state 3 to high probability state 4 and the lottery probability is increased. When the electric support is not given in the high probability state 4, the probability that the profit A is substantially given is lowered. On the contrary, even if the special figure probability state shifts from the high probability state 1 to the low probability state and the winning probability of the big hit falls, if the electric support is given, the profit A is higher than the high probability state 1 Is likely to be given. In the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of special figures with different fluctuation ratios depending on the presence or absence of electric support and a special figure probability state of 3 or more, the gaming state has diversity, and the special figure probability state is changed. , It is possible to make the player pay attention to the changing special figure.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the determination result is true (for example, when the first start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230). When the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special figure start port 232, whether or not it is possible to execute the determination (for example, a special figure stop symbol) with a predetermined determination result If the determination means (for example, step S505 of the special drawing related lottery process) and a predetermined probability change condition are satisfied (for example, if the probability variation symbol is won), the probability change means that can change the success / failure determination probability ( For example, the symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display) that can stop and display the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of the success / failure after starting the variation of the symbol in steps S506 to 508 of the special symbol related lottery process. Device 212, second When the figure display device 214) and the result of the success / failure determination are a specific success / failure determination result (for example, jackpot), after the symbol form corresponding to the specific success / failure determination result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means A game control means capable of starting a special game state (for example, special figure 1 state update process, special figure 2 state update process), wherein the success / failure determination probability is a normal success / failure determination probability. (For example, the winning probability 1 / 399.6 in the low probability state), the first winning / failing determination probability (for example, the winning probability 1 / 397.1 in the high probability state 1), and the second winning / failing determination probability (for example, high At least a winning probability 1 / 79.8) of the probability state 2, and both the first success / failure determination probability and the second success / failure determination probability are higher than the normal success / failure determination probability, and the game The control means is the special gaming state In addition, a specific special gaming state (for example, a big hit game (16 rounds × 1 open count × maximum open time 30 seconds) can be executed at least, and the specific special game state is determined to be the success / failure determination. When the success / failure determination is made with the first success / failure determination probability by the means, it is configured to be executable with the first execution probability, and the specific special gaming state is determined by the success / failure determination means. When the success / failure determination is performed with the second success / failure determination probability, the second execution probability is configured to be executable, and the first execution probability is the second execution probability. Is a game stand characterized by different probabilities.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the gaming state is not shifted, there is a case where the probability that a specific profit is given to the player can be made different without being realized by the player. Further, there are cases where the operation of the game machine can be promoted without reducing the player's willingness to play. Moreover, according to the change of the lottery probability, the low probability state and the high probability state can be switched to each other, and there are cases where various game playability can be created. Further, the probability that a specific symbol is displayed can be intentionally biased without shifting the gaming state (the probability that it is not displayed can be biased conversely). In addition, there is a case where the probability that a large lump of profit can be given to a player increases by giving a variation in the magnitude of the profit given to a player in the same gaming state (one is advantageous). If it is set to, the balance of granting profits as a game stand can be maintained by setting the other to disadvantage). Conventionally, the probability that a specific profit is given without changing the gaming state is not changed, and there is no range in gaming, but according to the present invention, there is no need to change the gaming state. (There is no need to derive (hit) a specific success / failure determination result), so there are cases where a new game can be created. Conventionally, the transition of the gaming state (especially the transition from the unfavorable gaming state to the advantageous gaming state) has been required to operate the condition device, so the gaming state transition cannot occur frequently, Although there is a problem that the player is easily aware of the transition, according to the present invention, it is possible to shift the gaming state without operating the condition device, so that the player is not noticed. In some cases, the expected value of profits granted can be changed.

  In addition, when the specific special gaming state is determined to be a success / failure by the normality determination means with the normal success / failure determination probability (for example, the winning probability 0.00139 of the special figure A in the high probability state 1), The third execution probability is configured to be executable with a third execution probability (for example, the winning probability 0.00163 of the special figure a in the low probability state) is the second execution probability (for example, The probability may be different from the winning probability 0.00689) of the special figure A in the high probability state 2.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to attract the player's attention to the transition of the gaming state. Further, since the degree of advantage (probability of giving a specific profit) is not determined only by the gaming state, it may be possible to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation due to the determination of the gaming state. In addition, there may be a case where a difference in profit between players that occurs when a gaming state is determined by a skilled player can be reduced.

  In addition, the third execution probability (for example, the winning probability 0.00163 of the special figure a in the low probability state) is the first execution probability (for example, the winning probability 0.00139 of the special figure A in the high probability state 1). ), And the third execution probability may be lower than the second execution probability (for example, the winning probability 0.00689 of the special figure A in the high probability state 2).

  With such a configuration, there is a case in which the player's attention can be more focused on the transition of the control state by not necessarily making the increase in the lottery probability advantageous to the player. In addition, since the transition of the gaming state and the probability that a specific symbol is displayed are not uniformly determined, there are cases where a variety of games can be performed and the interest of the game table can be improved. Also, it may be difficult to determine the game state of the transfer destination and the display probability of a specific symbol in the state. In addition, even if it has a function to notify that it is in a special figure high probability state at the time of power recovery, and even if an advantageous state such as a special figure high probability state is obtained without using the function, The special figure high probability state is not necessarily more advantageous than the special figure low probability state.

  In addition, the special game state is a first special game state (a big hit game (4 rounds × 1 open times × a maximum open time 0.1 second) is generated, and a special high probability map is low after the big hit game. Probability state (Profit C that shifts to probability change (with special figure fluctuation of 10,000 revolutions), short time (no electric support))) and second special game state (big hit game (round) that is different from the first special game state 4 times x number of times of opening times 1 time of maximum opening time 0.1 seconds), and after the big hit game, a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (with certain change (special figure fluctuation 10000 rotations), short time (electric support ( A special figure state of 10,000 revolutions)))), and the specific special gaming state is composed of the first special gaming state, and the second special gaming state is the state. In the first special game state, the amount of profit given in The game control means, when the result of the specific success / failure determination is derived as a result of the determination of success / failure based on the first probability, The second special gaming state can be started at a probability of 0.0150) in which the profit C of the probability state 3 is obtained, and the game control means determines the specific determination as a result of the success / failure determination based on the second probability. When the determination result is derived, the fifth special gaming state start probability different from the fourth special gaming state start probability (for example, the probability of obtaining the profit C of the high probability state 2 is 0.0075). The second special gaming state can be started, and the game control means is configured to output the fifth special gaming state when the specific success / failure determination result is derived as a result of the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability. Unlike start probability The second special gaming state can be started with the sixth special gaming state start probability (for example, the probability 0.0028 that the profit C of the low probability state is obtained), and the sixth special gaming state start probability is The fourth and fifth special game state start probabilities may be lower than the fourth and fifth special game state start probabilities.

  In other words, when a condition for granting profit is satisfied, a profit granting means capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player is provided, and the special game state includes the first special game state and the first special game state. At least a second special gaming state different from the state, wherein the first special gaming state is composed of the specific special gaming state, and the profit granting means is a first special gaming state in the first special gaming state. The profit granting means is configured to be capable of granting a second profit different from the first profit in the second special gaming state. And the second special gaming state is configured to be executable with a fourth execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the first success / failure determination probability. In the second special game state, the success / failure determination means is In the case where the success / failure determination is performed with the second success / failure determination probability, it is configured to be executable with a fifth execution probability different from the fourth execution probability, and the second special gaming state is When the success / failure determination means performs the determination of the success / failure with the second probability of success / failure determination, the execution is performed with a sixth execution probability different from the fifth execution probability. The sixth execution probability may be a probability lower than the fourth and fifth execution probabilities.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to create a complex game characteristic that does not depend on the gaming state or the lottery probability, etc. by changing the appearance rate for each state for each profit, and to improve the interest of the gaming table May be possible.

  The game control means may give the player a profit (for example, profit C <profit D) larger than the first profit.

  With such a configuration, when the increase rate of the lottery probability is low, the probability of giving the first profit of low value to the player is reduced, so that a specific success / failure determination result can be derived. Don't disappoint players who have made. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, although it has been described that the game control means is capable of starting the special game state, the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming state can be changed from one gaming state to the other gaming state, and the special gaming state may be one of the gaming states.

  In addition, a plurality of special drawings are provided, and the probability (specific probability) that a specific profit is given for each special drawing is different. ), And even if the displayed special figures are different, the same profit (specific profit) may be given. That is, any one or more of the first to sixth execution probabilities may include 0 (zero). Conversely, if one or more of the first to sixth execution probabilities includes 100 (one hundred), and the execution probability is selected, a special map in a corresponding relationship is always displayed. It is good also as such a structure. In such a case, a specific big hit state is started according to the display of the special figure. In addition, when the second execution probability is higher than the first execution probability, the fourth execution probability may be set higher than the fifth execution probability.

  With such a configuration, the probability that a specific symbol is displayed for each of the fluctuating special symbols is varied, so that there are various probabilities that a specific symbol is displayed even in the same gaming state. In some cases, it is possible to improve the fun of the game stand by giving diversity to the progress of the game. In addition, when the rate of change in the special drawing differs depending on the presence or absence of electric support, the amount of profit given to the player for each state varies greatly depending on the presence or absence of electric support. As a result, more complicated game characteristics may be introduced.

  Further, the specific profit may be provided to the player based on the display of the specific symbol on the symbol display means based on the lottery result. The specific profit may be assigned to a plurality of different specific symbols. Moreover, even if it is the same specific design, the magnitude | size of the profit provided to a player may be varied according to the game state at the time of being displayed. In the present embodiment, the first profit corresponds to, for example, profit B (profit given to the player by display of special figure B), and the second profit is, for example, profit A (display of special figure A) (Profits given to players). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first and second profits may change relatively. For example, when the first profit is the profit B, the profit C as the second profit May be set.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to know the correspondence between profits and special charts in stages by progressing the game, so that the player who has played a game for a long time is more advantageous than other players As a result, the operation of the game machine may be promoted.

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

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

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. 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 that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

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

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 27 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 26 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

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

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

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 28 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 in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, a first gaming state display lamp 222, and a second gaming state display lamp 223 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

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

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that 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 first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, general-purpose reservation lamp 216, first special figure reservation lamp 218, second special figure reservation lamp 220, first game) A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the state display lamp 222, the second game state display lamp 223, etc.), and a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 or the door of the variable winning port 234 A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the member 234a and the like is connected.

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

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 performs an external hall computer (via an information output circuit 336 in an external output signal setting process (step S335) described later). The game information (for example, the game state) of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 350 provided in the (not shown). Further, a test output circuit 337 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 performs an external test via the test output circuit 337 in an external output signal setting process (step S335) described later. The game information of the pachinko machine 100 is output to a machine (not shown) or the like (details will be described later).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Type of design>
Next, referring to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. Explain the types of common maps. FIG. 30 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. 1, and FIG. 30 (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 first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  In FIG. 30 (a), 11 types from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure K” are shown as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display of Special Figure 1, and FIG. As the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display of special figure 2, four types of "special figure A", "special figure C", "special figure D", and "special figure K" are shown. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  "Special figure A" is a 16R (round) special jackpot symbol, "Special figure B" is a 15R special jackpot symbol 1, "Special figure C" is a 15R special jackpot symbol 2, and "Special figure D" is It is a 15R normal jackpot symbol. The difference between the special jackpot and the big jackpot (usually a big jackpot) is the difference in whether the probability of winning the big jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (big 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 (or with a certain probability change), and a state with a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state (or with no certain change). One feature of the present invention is that it includes a plurality of types of special figure high probability states (in this embodiment, four types of special figure probability states 2 to 4), which will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the 16R special jackpot, the 15R special jackpot symbol 1, the 15R special jackpot symbol 2, and the 15R normal jackpot all carry out electric support after the jackpot game ends. The electric support will be described in detail later, but the state in which the electric support is performed after the end of the big hit game is referred to as a general figure high probability state, and the state in which the electric support is not executed after the end of the big hit game is referred to as a general figure low probability state. .

  “Special figure A” to “special figure D” are symbols in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively large profit amount. In addition, “Special Figure A”, which is a 16R special jackpot symbol, “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol 1, and “Special Figure C”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol 2, are all high in special figure high probability. Although it is a probability state, “Special Figure B” and “Special Figure C” are 15R compared to “Special Figure A” where the number of rounds in the big hit is 16R. “Special figure A” is more advantageous for the player than “special figure C”. Further, “Special Figure D”, which is a 15R normal jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state.

  "Special figure E" and "Special figure F" are 2R jackpot symbols called sudden probability changes 1 and 2, respectively, and are special figure high probability normal figure high probability states. That is, “Special Figure E” and “Special Figure F” are 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 16R, and “Special Figure B” and “Special Figure C” which are 15R.

  "Special figure G" is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure H" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure H” is 2R compared to “Special Figure D” which is 15R. "Special figure I" is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. “Special figure J” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Further, the “special chart K” is an outlier design, and is a design in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the special figure is a high probability state or a low probability state, or whether the normal figure is a high probability state or a low probability state, depending on the stop symbol form of the special figure. For example, the special symbol stop pattern may be common between the special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state. In addition, the stop symbol form is determined based on the determination result, the jackpot type (number of rounds, round release pattern), and the electric support status after the jackpot is completed (whether or not electric support can be given, the number of electric support executions). The player may have a configuration in which a special figure or an ordinary figure cannot be inferred.

  FIG. 30C shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, when the 16R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” is notified, a combination of three decorations 7 (“Decoration 7—Decoration 7—Decoration 7”) is stopped and displayed. When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing B” and “special drawing C”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3”, “ (Decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 ", etc.) or a combination of three identical even-numbered ornamental designs (for example," decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2 "or" decoration 8-decoration 8-decoration 8 ") ) Is stopped. When notifying the 15R normal jackpot of “special drawing D”, a combination of three symbols of the same even number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2” or “decoration 8-decoration 8-decoration— Display decoration 8 ”).

  Further, when the 2R jackpot called “special drawing E” and “special drawing F”, which is called a sudden probability change, is notified, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. Also, the 2R jackpot called “Hidden Probability of“ Special Figure G ”, the 2R jackpot called“ Special Figure H ”suddenly normal, the 2R jackpot called“ Hidden Normal ”of“ Special Figure I ”,“ Special Figure ” When notifying the small hit of “J”, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of notifying the special pattern K, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5A is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 4-decoration 8”). To stop display.

  FIG. 31 (b) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “normal figure A” which is a winning symbol and “normal figure B” which is an outlier symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6B, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Special figure jackpot determination table>
FIG. 32A shows an example of the special figure jackpot determination table. In this special figure jackpot determination table, the presence / absence of special figure probability change (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state), the type of special figure probability state, and lottery value data for special figure big hit determination are associated with each other. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 receives the special figure jackpot determination table, presence / absence of special figure probability, special figure probability state, and a ball in the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232. Based on a special figure winning random number value acquired when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the special figure variable game is won (big hit).

<Special figure jackpot determination table / Special figure low probability state>
For example, when the special figure winning random number is 10001 to 10162 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change), regardless of the type of special figure probability state, the winning of special figure variable game (big hit) ) Is set and information indicating that a big hit flag is provided in the storage area for the big hit flag provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter, setting the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is set to “turn on the big hit flag on”) "). On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10162 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure probability change), the special figure variable game regardless of the type of the special figure probability state It is determined that the game is out of place, and information indicating that it is out of place is set in the above-mentioned jackpot flag storage area. To do.) In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the lottery value data in the special figure low probability state is 10001 to 10162 (numeric value range). Is 162), the probability of winning the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is about 1/399 (= 162/65536).

<Special figure jackpot determination table / Special figure high probability state>
In addition, the special figure winning random number value is the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the special figure probability state type is the special figure probability state 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 1). In the case of 10001 to 10163, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 2, and the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10163, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 2 is 10001 to 10163 (the size of the numerical range is 163), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 2 The probability of winning the jackpot of the floating game is about 1/398 (= 163/65536), which is set to be approximately the same as about 1/399 (= 162/65536) which is the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability state described above. ing.

  Further, the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 3 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as high probability state 2), and the obtained special figure winning random number value is 10001. If it is ˜10821, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 3, and the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10821, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 3 is 10001 to 10821 (the numerical range is 821), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 3 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1 / 79.9 (= 821/65536).

  In addition, the special figure winning random number value acquired when the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the type of the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 4 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 3) is 10001. In the case of 11639, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 4, and the obtained special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001-1116, The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 is 10001 to 11639 (the numerical range is 1639), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1/40 (= 1939/65536).

  Further, the special figure winning random number value acquired when the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation) and the type of the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 5 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the high probability state 4) is 10001. In the case of 11640, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), the special figure probability state type is special figure probability state 5, and the obtained special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001-1640. The jackpot flag is set to OFF by determining that the game is out of the figure. Since the numerical range of the lottery value data in the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 5 is 10001 to 11640 (the numerical range size is 1640), the special figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 5 The probability of winning the jackpot of the figure variation game is about 1 / 39.9 (= 1640/65536), and the winning probability of the jackpot in the above-mentioned special figure high probability state and special figure probability state 4 (high probability state 3). It is set to be approximately the same as about 1/40 (= 1939/65536).

  In the present embodiment, each lottery value data is fixed. For example, each lottery value data (winning probability) can be changed by switching a switch or the like provided on the back of the pachinko machine 100 or the like. It may be configured. In this case, for example, only the lottery value data (winning probability) in the special figure probability state 5 having the highest winning probability cannot be changed, while other lottery value data (winning probability) is stored in the store clerk. Etc. may be configured to be freely changeable.

<Special figure small hit judgment table>
FIG. 32 (b) shows an example of the special figure small hit determination table. This special figure small hit determination table stores lottery value data for special figure small hit determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special figure small hit determination table and a special figure winning random number value acquired when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230. Based on this, a small hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit). For example, when the acquired special figure winning random number value is 20001 to 20162, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit), and the small hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 becomes a small hit. (Hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 20001 to 20112, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play, and the information indicating that the small hit flag storage area is out of place. (Hereinafter, setting the outlier information in the storage area of the small hit flag is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range size is 65536), and the lottery value data numerical value range is 20001 to 16162 (the numerical value range size is 162). Therefore, the winning probability per unit is about 1/399 (= 162/65536).

<Design determination table>
FIG. 33A shows an example of a symbol determination table [Special Fig. 1, gaming state: normal state] used when the gaming state is the normal state and the stop symbol of FIG. 1 is determined. Is an example of the symbol determination table [common to special figures 1 & 2, gaming state: short time state] used when the game state is the short time state and the stop symbols of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are determined. FIG. 35 (a) is an example of a symbol determination table [Special Fig. 1, gaming state: latent state] used when the game state is latent and the stop symbol of FIG. 1 is determined. FIG. 37A is an example of a symbol determination table [special diagram 2, gaming state: latent state] used when the gaming state is a latent state and the stop symbol of FIG. 2 is determined. FIG. It is an example of a symbol determination table [common figure 1 & 2 common, game state: electric support probability change state] used when the state is the electric support probability change state and the stop symbols of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are determined.

  In these symbol determination tables, the above-described big hit flag and small hit flag, lottery value data, the special symbol stop symbol type of special figure 1 or / and special figure 2, and the symbol game state set type are associated with each other. Has been remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on these symbol determination tables, the above jackpot determination result (value of the big hit flag), the small hit determination result (value of the small hit flag), and the symbol random number value. A symbol determination lottery is performed to determine the type of symbol stop symbol and the type of symbol game state set. When the big hit flag is on, the obtained big hit symbol random number value is used as the symbol random number value, and when the big hit flag is on, the small bonus symbol generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used. If the random number value is used as a design random number value, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit determination result and the small hit determination result are out of order), the acquired outlier symbol random value is used as the design random number value. use.

  For example, in the symbol determination lottery using the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 33A [Special Fig. 1, gaming state: normal state], the big hit flag is on and the symbol random value (hit symbol random value) is 0 to 0. When the value is 6554, the special figure B is selected as the special figure stop symbol, and the state set 5 is selected as the symbol gaming state set. Regardless of (), the special figure J is selected as the special figure stop symbol, and the symbol gaming state set is not selected. Further, in the symbol determination lottery using the symbol determination table [Special Fig. 1, gaming state: latent state] shown in FIG. 35A, any one of the state sets 2, 4, 5 is selected as the symbol gaming state set. , Be sure to provide electric support after the big hit game. In addition, in the symbol determination lottery using the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 37 (a) (common symbols 1 & 2 common, gaming state: electric support probability variation state), special symbol A is selected as a special symbol stop symbol with a probability of 80%. After selecting state set 5 as the symbol game state set, special figure probability state 5 (high probability state 4) is selected by a special figure probability state lottery described later (16R special jackpot and special figure probability state 5 (high probability state). 4) is repeated with a probability of 80%).

<Special figure probability state lottery table>
FIG. 33B is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] used when the gaming state is the normal state and the stop symbol of special figure 1 is determined. (B) is an example of the special figure probability state lottery table [common figure 1 & 2 common, gaming state: short time state] used when the game state is the short time state and the stop symbols of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are determined. . FIG. 35 (b) is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] used when the gaming state is latent and the stop symbol of special figure 1 is determined. FIG. 36B is an example of a special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state] used when the gaming state is a latent state and the stop symbol of special figure 2 is determined. (B) is a special figure probability state lottery table used when determining the stop symbols of special figure 1 and special figure 2 when the game state is the electric support probability changing state [common figure 1 & 2 game state: electric support probability changing state] It is an example.

  In these special figure probability state lottery tables, special figure stop symbols selected in the above-described symbol determination lottery, lottery value data, and types of special figure probability states are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special figure probability state based on the special figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery, and the special figure probability state lottery random value. A special figure probability state lottery to be determined is performed. For example, in the special figure probability state lottery using the special figure probability state lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (b) [Special figure 1, gaming state: normal state], the stop symbol is special figure B, and the special figure probability state lottery When the numerical value is 0 to 32767, the special figure probability variation state 2 (high probability state 1) is selected as the special figure probability state, the stop symbol is special figure E, and the special figure probability state lottery random number value is 52429. When the numerical value is ˜65535, the special figure probability changing state 4 (high probability state 3) is selected as the special figure probability state. Further, in the special figure probability state lottery using the special figure probability state lottery table [Special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] shown in FIG. 35 (b), the special figure probability change state with a probability of 100% as the special figure probability state. 5 (high probability state 4) is selected.

  In the special figure probability state lottery table [Special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] shown in FIG. 33 (b), the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, B, C, E, F by the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery. , G shows an example of transition to a special figure high probability state with a probability of 100%. For example, while special figure A transitions with a probability of 100%, other special figure B , C, E, F, and G may be configured to further determine the transition between the special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state by lottery. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be the special symbol B, C, E, F, G by the symbol determination lottery described above, an example of selecting one of the special symbol probability changing states 2 to 4 is shown. For example, you may comprise so that any one of the special figure certain variation states 2-5 including the special figure certain variation state 5 may be selected. Moreover, although the example provided with multiple types of special figure probability state lottery tables according to the gaming state has been shown, for example, a table may be provided for each type of special figure probability state. Various lotteries are not limited to lotteries using random numbers, and various states may be determined using a movable body such as a croon. Further, the lottery table used in common in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be separated into two lottery tables used in each of FIG. 1 and FIG.

  Further, in the special figure probability state lottery table shown in FIG. 36B [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state], the special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state shown in FIG. 35B]. Although the same settings as those of the special figure A and the special figure C of the state], the contents of the special figure probability state and the selection probability may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

<Special per game state table>
FIG. 38 (a) shows an example of the special hit gaming state table. In this special hit game state table, the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery and the type of the special hit game state (the state generated after the special figure is stopped) are stored in association with each other. Has been.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special winning game state table and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above to stop the special symbol stop symbol. The type of gaming state is stored in the RAM 308. For example, when the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 1 determined in the symbol determination lottery is the special figure A, the big hit state 1 is stored as the type of the special hit gaming state of the special figure 1, and the above-mentioned symbol determination is performed. When the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 2 determined by the lottery is the special figure C, the big hit state 2 is stored as the type of the special hit gaming state of the special figure 2 and the special figure determined by the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery is stored. When the special figure stop symbol in FIG. 1 is special figure J, the small hit state is stored as the type of the special hit gaming state in special figure 1. When the special figure stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 determined in the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery is the special figure K (out of line symbol), the big hit state or the small hit state is not generated. Yes.

<Round state table>
FIG. 38B shows an example of the round state table. In the round state table, the above-described special hit gaming state, the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time are stored in association with each other. The number of times of opening during the round means the number of times the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened during one round, and the maximum opening time is the maximum time when the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened once. Say. Moreover, although the abbreviation of each state is described on the right side of the maximum opening time for reference, the information of the abbreviation is not stored in the ROM 306.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time in the RAM 308 based on this round state table and the above-described special hit gaming state. For example, when the special hit gaming state is the big hit state 1, when 16 rounds as the number of rounds, once as the number of releases during the round, and 30 seconds as the maximum opening time are stored, and when the special gaming state is the big hit state 2 Stores 15 rounds as the number of rounds, 1 as the number of releases during the round, and 30 seconds as the maximum release time. When the special hit gaming state is the big hit state 3, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, 1 time as the number of open times, 0.1 seconds as the maximum open time is memorized, and when the special hit game state is a small hit state, 1 round as the number of rounds, 1 as the number of open times during the round, as the maximum open time Memorize 0.1 seconds.

  Here, the magnitude of the game value in the jackpot state 1 can be expressed as 16 rounds × 1 open count × 30 seconds maximum release time = 480, and the game value in the jackpot state 2 is round. 15 times × opening times 1 × maximum opening time 30 seconds = 450, and the game value of the big hit state 3 is 2 rounds × 1 opening times × maximum opening time 0.1. The number of game values in the small hit state can be expressed by the number of rounds 1 time × 2 times of opening times × the maximum opening time 0.1 seconds = 0.2. The game value in the big hit state 1 is the largest.

  Note that the “game value” according to the present invention is not limited to this example, and the number of acquired game balls per unit time is larger than the normal state (special low probability low probability), big hit state, small hit State (a state where the variable prize opening is opened), probability change state (a state where the probability that the variable prize opening is opened is high), electric support state (a state where the variation time is shortened, that is, a time until a big hit occurs) Short state, state where extended opening time is extended, that is, a state where more game balls can enter, a normal high probability state, that is, a state where there is a high probability that a normal electric actor will be released, etc. This is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (special figure low probability ordinary figure low probability), and is a state in which the game value is large (high).

<State set table>
FIG. 39A shows an example of the state set table. In this state set table, the types of the above-described symbol game state set, the game state, and the number of special figure fluctuations are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the gaming state and the special figure variation frequency in the RAM 308 based on the state set table and the above-described types of symbol gaming state set. For example, if the type of the symbol gaming state set is state set 1, the gaming state is set to the normal state until the next big hit, and if the type of symbol gaming state set is state set 2, the special game after the big hit game is set. The game state is set to the short-time state during the period of the figure variation count of 100 times, and the game state is set to the normal game after the special figure variation count is 101. The state set 2 is a state in which the game value is larger than the state set 1 in which the time-short state is set for the number of times of the special figure change 100 times, and the state set 4 is a special figure change. The game support value is larger than the state set 3 in which the power support probability change state for the number of times 100 is set.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of providing electric support is set to 100 times or infinite. However, the number is not limited to this. For example, the number of times of applying electric support may be predetermined for each special figure stop symbol, for example, the special figure is stopped. A lottery may be performed separately from the symbols. In addition, the number of times that the electric support is given may be set such that the game state has a larger denominator of the lottery probability (a state where it is easier to win a big hit). As a result, the advantage for each gaming state can be further emphasized, a wave can be provided on the outgoing ball, and a gaming table with high joy can be provided. Conversely, a configuration may be adopted in which the game state is set to be larger as the denominator of the lottery probability is larger (it is difficult to win a big hit). Thereby, although it is difficult to make a big hit, it is possible to continue to play the game without reducing the number of balls, and to promote the operation of the game stand. In addition, since it is easy to reduce the number of balls in a state where it is easy to hit a big hit, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming table with low gambling characteristics in which a difference in profits among players is difficult to occur.

<Game state table>
FIG. 39 (b) shows an example of the game state table. In this game state table, a game state, presence / absence of special figure probability change, and presence / absence of electric support are associated and stored. The electric support means an operation of opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) at a predetermined time and a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 seconds open, 0.5 seconds closed). . In addition, as described above, “with special figure probability change” is a special figure high probability state, “no special figure probability change” is a special figure low probability state, “with electric support” is a normal figure high probability state, and “without electric support”. Usually low probability state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores in the RAM 308 the presence / absence of special figure probability and the presence / absence of electric support based on the gaming state table and the gaming state described above. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state, it indicates that there is no special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure, and there is no electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Store information. Similarly, if the gaming state is a short-time state, there is no special figure probability change as information on presence / absence of special figure, and there is electric support as information on presence / absence of electric support, that is, a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. If the gaming state is a latent state, there is a special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure, and there is no electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, in a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state If there is information indicating that there is a game, and the game state is the electric support probability change state, there is a special figure probability change as information on the presence or absence of special figure support, and there is an electric support as information on the presence or absence of electric support, that is, a special figure high probability The information which shows that it is a figure high probability state is memorize | stored.

  The present invention includes one special figure probability state 1 as a state corresponding to a special figure low probability state, and four special figure probability states 2 to 5 (high probability states 1 to 5) as states corresponding to a special figure high probability state. 4), having a single feature at a point with a total of five special figure probability states 1 to 5, and having only two special figure high probability states and a special figure low probability state; Is different.

<Special map variation pattern lottery table set table>
FIG. 40 (a) shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the normal state, and FIG. 40 (b) shows the special figure fluctuation pattern used in the case of the short-time state or the electric support positive variation state. FIG. 41A shows an example of a lottery table set table, and FIG. 41A shows an example of a special figure variation pattern lottery table set table used in the latent state.

  In these special figure variation pattern lottery table set tables, special figure stop symbols determined by the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery and types of special figure variation pattern lottery table sets are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 sets the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set to the RAM 308 based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. To remember. For example, when the game state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the special figure 1, refer to the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIG. When the table set 2 is stored as the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set, the game state is the short-time state or the electric support probability variation state, and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the special figure B Referring to the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIG. 40 (b), the table set 3 is stored as the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set, the gaming state is the latent state, and the above-mentioned symbol determination lottery If the determined special figure stop symbol is special figure J, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIG. Stores a table set 6 as types.

<Table number determination table>
FIG. 41B shows an example of the table number determination table. In the table number determination table, the type of the above table set, the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table, and the special figure fluctuation frequency are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table in the RAM 308 based on the table number determination table and the type of the table set described above. For example, when the type of the table set is the table set 1, the table 1 is stored as the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table, and when the type of the table set is the table set 4, the special figure change after the big hit game Table 3 is stored as the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for the number of times of 100 times, and Table 1 is stored as the type of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for the number of times of the special figure fluctuation after 100 times.

<Timer number determination table>
42 to 43 show an example of the timer number determination table. More specifically, FIG. 42 shows an example of a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is the special figure K (out), and FIG. 43 (a) shows the special figure stop symbol as the special figure A. FIG. 43 (b) shows an example of the timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure B, special figure C, or special figure D. FIG. 43 (c) shows a timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure E, special figure F, special figure G, special figure H, special figure I, or special figure J. An example is shown.

  In these timer number determination tables, the above-described special figure variation pattern lottery table number, lottery value data, and timer number are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table type, and the timer number determination random number value. A lottery for determining the timer number is performed. For example, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure K, the timer number determination table for special figure K shown in FIG. If the random number for determination is in the range of 0-1076, timer 2 is selected as the timer number. Further, for example, when the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol is special figure A, the special figure variation pattern lottery table number is referred to as table 1 to FIG. 43 by referring to the timer number determination table for special figure A shown in FIG. 4, when the acquired timer number determination random number value is in the range of 411 to 820, the timer 10 is selected as the timer number.

<Timer number table>
FIG. 44 shows an example of a timer number table. In this timer number table, the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery and the variation time are stored in association with each other. In addition, although the fluctuation content is described on the right side of the fluctuation time for reference, the information on the fluctuation content is not stored in the ROM 306. In the present embodiment, one variation number is associated with one timer number. However, a plurality of types of variation contents and a plurality of types of variation by the first sub-control unit 400 are associated with one timer number. A production or the like may be associated. In this case, the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to select a predetermined effect from a plurality of types of effects by lottery.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the variation time in the RAM 308 based on the timer number table and the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery. For example, if the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery is timer 1, 2 seconds is stored in the RAM 308 as the variation time, and the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery is timer 5 In this case, 15 seconds are stored in the RAM 308 as the variation time.

<Utsuju jackpot determination table>
FIG. 45 (a) shows an example of a general jackpot determination table. This common figure big hit determination table correlates presence / absence of normal figure probability change (normal figure high probability state or normal figure low probability state), type of common figure probability state, and lottery value data for determining common figure hits. Is remembered.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses a predetermined sphere detection sensor to detect the common figure jackpot determination table, whether there is a common figure probability change, a common figure probability state, and that a sphere has passed through the common figure start port 228. In this case, a hit determination is performed based on the common winning random number value acquired in the case of determining whether or not the common figure floating game is won (big hit).

<Normal figure jackpot determination table / Normal figure low probability state>
For example, if the acquired common figure winning random number is between 10001 and 16556 in the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure probability change), regardless of the type of the common figure probability state, ) Is determined, and information indicating that the winning flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is hit is set, and the normal figure stop symbol is determined as the normal figure A (win symbol) (hereinafter referred to as the hit flag storage area). Setting the winning information is called “setting the winning flag to ON”). On the other hand, when the acquired common figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 16556 in the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure probability change), regardless of the type of the general figure probability state, the normal figure variable game The information indicating that the hit flag is stored in the storage area for the hit flag is set, and the normal figure stop symbol is determined to be the normal figure B (out of symbol) (hereinafter referred to as the hit flag storage area). To set the information of this is called "set the hit flag off").

  In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the random number value in the usual drawing is 0 to 65535 (the size of the numerical range is 65536). Is 6556), the probability of winning the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the normal figure low probability state is about 1/10 (= 6556/65536).

<Normal figure jackpot determination table / Normal figure high probability state>
Also, in the case of the general figure high probability state (with normal figure probability variation), the type of the common figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 2, and the obtained random number value of the common figure winning is 10001 to 33407, Judgment is made (winning) and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the normal figure low probability state (no normal figure change), the normal figure probability state type is the normal figure probability state 2, and the acquired normal figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 33407, The winning flag is set to off by determining that the game is out of the figure. In the present embodiment, the numerical range of the random number value that can be picked up by the normal drawing is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range has a size of 65536), the numerical range of the lottery value data in the high probability state of the general drawing, and the normal probability state 2 Is 10001 to 33407 (the size of the numerical range is 33407), so the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the ordinary figure high probability state and the ordinary figure probability state 2 is about 1/3 (= 33407/65536). ).

  In addition, if the general figure high probability state (with normal figure probability change) and the type of normal figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3, the win for the normal figure variable game is won regardless of the acquired random number value for the normal figure win. Judgment is made and the hit flag is set to ON. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the ordinary figure high probability state and the ordinary figure probability state 3 is 100% (= 65536/65536). In this embodiment, the hit determination is performed by lottery in the case of the high figure probability state (with the normal figure probability change) and the type of the general figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3. When a predetermined sphere detection sensor detects that a sphere has passed 228 and is in a normal high probability state (with normal figure probability variation), and the type of normal figure probability state is a normal figure probability state 3, Regardless of)

  The present invention comprises one ordinary probability state 1 as a state corresponding to the ordinary low probability state, and two ordinary probability states 2 to 3 as states corresponding to the ordinary high probability state, for a total of 3 It has one characteristic in that it has one ordinary figure probability state 1 to 3 and is different from a conventional game stand having only two ordinary figure high probability states and one ordinary figure low probability state.

<Normal game state table>
FIG. 45 (b) shows an example of a general game state table. In this ordinary game state table, the ordinary figure stop symbol determined by the above-described hit determination and the type of ordinary figure game state (the state that occurs after the stop display of the ordinary figure) are stored in association with each other. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the general game that starts after the stop display of the normal figure stop symbol based on the general figure game state table and the general figure stop symbol determined by the hit determination described above. A general probability state lottery that determines the type of state is performed. For example, when the normal figure stop symbol determined by the above-mentioned hit determination is the normal figure A (win symbol), the normal figure hit state is stored as the type of the general figure game state, and is determined by the above-mentioned hit determination. When the usual figure stop symbol is the usual figure B (out of line symbol), the type of the usual figure game state is not stored.

<General-purpose electric accessory operation mode table>
FIG. 46 (a) shows an example of a general-purpose electric accessory operating mode table. In this general-purpose electric accessory operation mode table, the presence / absence of the above-mentioned electric support (operation in the open extension function operating state or inactive) and the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu) are opened and closed. The ON / OFF time of the solenoid (general-purpose electric accessory solenoid) for this purpose and the number of ON times are stored in correspondence. The “maximum time for opening, etc.” is described for reference, and is not actually stored in the ROM 306.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the above-mentioned game drawing state and the above-described game state, when the usual figure stop symbol is decided as the usual figure A (winning symbol) by the above-mentioned hit determination. Thus, the RAM 308 stores the ON time, OFF time, and ON count of the usual electric accessory solenoid. For example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a latent state, the ON time is 900 ms, and the ON count is 1 time (900 ms × 1 time = maximum opening time 900 ms) is stored in the RAM 308, and the gaming state is shortened. In the case of the state or the electric support probability change state, the RAM 308 stores 1800 ms as the ON time, 120 mms as the OFF time, and 3 times (1800 ms × 3 times = maximum opening time 5400 ms) as the ON time.

<Normal probability state lottery table>
FIG. 46B shows an example of a normal probability state lottery table. The special figure probability state lottery table stores the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery, the lottery value data, and the common figure probability state type in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the general figure probability state based on the general figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery, and the general figure probability state lottery random value. Do a normal drawing probability state lottery. For example, when the special figure stop symbol is any one of special figures A, D, and H, the normal figure probability state 3 is selected as the normal figure probability state regardless of the normal figure probability state lottery random value. In the short-time state, the probability of being determined to win in the jackpot determination is lower than in other gaming states. Therefore, if the special figure stop symbol is one of the special figures A, D, or H, the normal figure probability state is different. The normal figure probability state 3 which is more advantageous than the normal figure probability states 1 and 2 is selected. In the present embodiment, when the special figure stop symbol is any of the special drawings A, D, and H, the type of the common figure probability state is determined by lottery. However, the special figure stop symbol is the special figure A, D, H. In any of the cases, the normal figure probability state 3 may be selected as the normal figure probability state (regardless of the lottery).

  Further, when the special figure stop symbol is any of special figures B, C, E, and F, and the normal figure probability state lottery random value is a numerical value of 0 to 19661, the normal figure probability state 2 Is selected, and the normal probability state 3 is selected as the normal probability state when the random number value in the normal probability state is a value of 19662-65535. Since the probability of winning in jackpot determination is higher than in other gaming states in the electric support probability change state, if the special figure stop symbol is any of special figures B, C, E, F The normal state probability state 2 or the normal state probability state 3 is distributed as the probability state.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which 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.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step 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 this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

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

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this power recovery process, after the on / off control of the first game state display lamp 222 and the second game state display lamp 223 is performed, a timer interrupt process (described later) is performed immediately before power interruption. Resumes processing from the instruction following the instruction that was executed immediately before branching.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S333 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S307, which will be 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.

<Power recovery process>
Next, the power recovery process (step S111) in the main control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at power recovery.

  In step S201, the special figure probability state stored in the RAM 308 is referred to determine whether or not the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1, and the special figure probability state is not the special figure probability state 1 In the case of any of the special figure probability states 2 to 5, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is turned on in step S202, and in the case of the special figure probability state 1, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is turned on in step S203. Turns off. As a result, if the first game state display lamp 222 is lit, the player is in any of the special figure probability states 2 to 5 (special figure high probability state), and the first game state display lamp 222 is turned off. If it is, it can be determined that it is in the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability state).

  In step S204, it is determined whether the normal probability state is the normal probability state 1 by referring to the normal probability state stored in the RAM 308. If the normal probability state is not 1 (normal probability) In any of the states 2 to 3, the second game state display lamp 223 is turned on in step S205, and in the normal probability state 1, the second game state display lamp 223 is turned off in step S206. As a result, if the second game state display lamp 223 is lit, the player is in one of the normal game probability states 2 to 3 (normal high probability state), and the second game state display lamp 223 is turned off. If it is, it is possible to determine that it is the ordinary figure probability state 1 (ordinary figure low probability state). In step S207, after other power recovery processing is performed, the processing ends.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S301, 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 S303, the WDT 314 is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect processing abnormality) because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S305, 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.

  In step S305, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S305 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S305, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S307 and step S309, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S311, 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 S313, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S315, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S317, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S303. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S319, 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 S321, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

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

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

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes 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 in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S323.

  In step S323, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the usual drawing related lottery process, when the lottery execution condition is satisfied, the above-described winning determination and lottery of the variation time are performed.

  Subsequently, 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 S325). In the special figure 2 state update process, the following process 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 above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  Further, the symbol display of any one of the special figures A to K is performed on the second special figure display device 214. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as described above. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S333) 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. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the off 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 operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S327.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S327). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S325 and step S327 is completed, a special figure related lottery process (details will be described later) for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step S329), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). (Step S331). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S333, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, command types such as basic command, change start command, symbol change stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command can be specified. Bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a change start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, the value of 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S333, 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 S335, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 (in this embodiment, whether there is a special figure probability change (whether a special figure high probability state or a special figure low probability state), or whether there is a general figure certainty change (general The information output circuit 336 includes information on whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state), and excludes information on the special figure probability states 1 to 5 and the general figure probability states 1 to 3). To the information input circuit 350 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100. In addition, game information (in this embodiment, game state including information on presence / absence of special figure probability and information on presence / absence of special figure probability change, and all information of special figure probability states 1 to 5 and usual figure probability states 1 to 3) Are output to an external testing machine (not shown) or the like via the test output circuit 337. In this way, by configuring the timer interrupt processing so that detailed information on the gaming state including information on the special figure probability states 1 to 5 and the normal figure probability states 1 to 3 can be output via the test output circuit 337, Detailed information regarding game control can be periodically provided to an external testing machine or the like, and the internal state of the pachinko machine 100 can be easily grasped from the outside.

  In step S337, 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 S305 are read, and the presence / absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence / absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S319) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S339, 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 S343. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S341.

  In step S341, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S301 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 S343, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<General drawing related lottery processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the common drawing related lottery process (step S323) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the general drawing related lottery process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the lottery execution condition is satisfied. If the lottery execution condition is satisfied (for example, the opening / closing control of the ordinary figure variable game and the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed (general figure). Is not in operation) and the number of pending variable games is 1 or more), the process proceeds to step S402, and if not established, the process is terminated.

  In step S402, with reference to the above-mentioned ordinary figure jackpot determination table and the ordinary figure probability state stored in the RAM 308, the lottery value data corresponding to the current ordinary figure probability state is determined from the lottery value data of the ordinary figure jackpot determination table. To get. In step 403, it is determined whether or not the current normal figure probability state is the normal figure probability state 3, and if applicable, the normal figure stop symbol is set to normal figure A (winning symbol) in step S404. If not, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, the above-described hit determination is performed using the lottery value data acquired in step S402, the hit flag is set (ON or OFF setting), and the normal figure stop symbol is set (general symbol A (win symbol). Or, the normal figure B (out of symbol) is set.

  In step S406, the value of the random number counter for generating the general-purpose timer random value is acquired as a general-purpose timer random value, and the general-purpose display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times based on the acquired general-purpose timer random value. One time for displaying the variable map is selected, and the variable display time is stored in the map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the variable map display time, and the process is terminated. 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 stored again in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area, and the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

<Special drawing related lottery processing>
Next, the special figure related lottery process (steps S329 and S331) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing related lottery process.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not a lottery execution condition is satisfied. If the lottery execution condition is satisfied (for example, a special figure variable game that is not playing a special figure variable game or a big hit game and is on hold). If the number is 1 or more), the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S502, with reference to the above-mentioned special figure jackpot determination table and the special figure probability state stored in the RAM 308, the lottery value data corresponding to the current special figure probability state is determined from the lottery value data in the special figure jackpot determination table. To get. In step S503, using the lottery value data acquired in step S502, the above-described jackpot determination is performed, and the jackpot flag is set (ON or OFF is set). Note that the lottery in the present embodiment may be acquisition of a special figure winning random value itself, or a special figure big hit determination process for determining whether or not the acquired special figure winning random value is a big hit. There may be.

  In step S504, based on the game state and special figure type (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) stored in the RAM 308, the symbol determination table [Special Figure 1, Game State: Normal State], Symbol Determination Table [Special Figure] 1 & 2 common, gaming state: short-time state], symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state], symbol determination table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state], and symbol determination table [common figure 1 & 2 common , Gaming state: electric support probability change state], a predetermined symbol determination table is set. In step S505, the symbol determination lottery described above is performed based on the symbol determination table set in step S504, the jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag) in step S503, and the symbol random number value. Determine the type of gaming state set.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is a probable variation symbol (any of special symbols A, B, C, E, F, and G). If applicable, step S507 is performed. If not, the process proceeds to step S509. In step S507, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is special figure A. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S509, and if not applicable (special figures B, C, E, F, In any of G), the process proceeds to step S508. In step S508, based on the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol determination lottery in step S505, and the special figure probability state lottery random value, the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery is performed. The type of special figure probability state is determined.

  In step S509, based on the timer number determination table described above, the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505, the special figure variation pattern lottery table number, and the timer number determination random number, the timer number determination lottery described above. To determine the timer number.

  In step S510, it is determined whether the big hit flag is on or off (whether it is a special figure big hit). If the big hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S511. In step S511, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 is special figure B, C, E, or F. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S512. In case), the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S512, based on the above-mentioned usual figure probability state lottery table, the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505, and the usual figure probability state lottery random value, the above-mentioned usual figure probability state lottery is performed, Determine the type of. In step S513, the common figure probability state determined in step S512 is set, and the process ends. In step S514, the common figure probability state based on the special figure stop symbol determined in step S505 (in this embodiment, the common figure probability state 3 based on special figure A) is set, and the process ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S601 in FIG. 6A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S601. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S603, 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 S605. In step S605, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S607, 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 S609, effect control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S607, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406 and the effect data needs to be updated. In such a case, the effect data is updated.

  In step S611, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S609 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed. In step S613, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S615, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S617, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S619, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S621, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S609, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S603.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S801 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 S603 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Therefore, in step S603, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S803, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S619, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S613 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S901, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S905. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S905, 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 S901, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) are indicated to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S907, 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 S909, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S911. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S911, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process (step S609) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control process.

  In step S1001, a variation effect control process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this variation effect control process, a decorative symbol display is performed in accordance with the variation display of the special diagram using the first special diagram display device 212 and the second special diagram display device 214 executed by the main control unit 300. Decorative symbol variation display using the device 208 is performed. In step S1002, special figure probability suggestion effect control processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this special figure probability suggestion effect control process, a lottery process in the effect mode is performed.

  In step S1003, big hit effect control is performed. Although details will be described later, in this jackpot effect control, effect control during the jackpot game is performed. In step S1004, after the other effect control process is executed, the process ends.

<Variation effect control processing>
Next, the variation effect control process (step S1001) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a change production control process.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 300 (whether or not a change start command is stored in the command storage area). If a change start command has been received, step S1101 is performed. Proceeding to S1102, if not received, the process is terminated.

  In step S1102, information on the big hit flag and the small hit flag included in the fluctuation start command is acquired, and it is determined whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is on or off (whether the fluctuation is a big hit or a small hit). If the fluctuation is a big hit or a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1108. If the fluctuation is neither a big hit or a small hit (in the case of a loss), the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the special figure probability state is any of the special figure probability states 3 to 5. If the special figure probability state is any of the special figure probability states 3 to 5, the process proceeds to step S1104. In cases other than the probability states 3 to 5 (in the case of special figure probability states 1 and 2), the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1104, the execution probability of losing reach is set to the first probability, while in step S1105, the execution probability of losing reach is set to the second probability that is higher than the first probability. move on.

  Here, both the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability) and the special figure probability state 2 (special figure high probability) are set to the same probability (second probability) of the losing reach execution probability. In addition, the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability) and special figure probability state 2 (special figure high probability) hassle reach execution probability (second probability) has a higher probability of winning the jackpot determination than these special figures It is set higher than the execution probability (first probability) of losing reach in the probability states 3 to 5 (second probability> first probability). In this embodiment, an example in which the execution probability of the hunt reach is set to the same probability is shown. However, when the winning probability of the jackpot determination is different between the special figure probability states, the appearance rate of the hunt leech is made the same. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to take into account the difference in the winning probability of the jackpot determination, so in the special figure probability state where the winning probability of the jackpot determination is higher, by setting the execution probability of the lose reach between the special figure probability states The appearance rate of losing reach may be the same.

  In step S1106, a lose reach execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a lose reach is performed based on the execution probability set in step S1104 or step S1105. In step S1107, it is determined whether or not it is decided not to execute the lose reach (has no reach execution) as a result of the lose reach execution lottery, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1108. Proceed to

  In step S1108, the information of the variation timer included in the variation start command is acquired, and the reach corresponding to the acquired variation timer is set. In the next step S1109, after the other variation effect control process is executed, the process is terminated.

<Special figure probability suggestion effect control processing>
Next, the special figure probability suggestion effect control process (step S1002) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure probability suggestion effect control process.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern lottery table set included in the variation start command is the table 4. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if not, the process ends. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the suggestive effect execution condition is satisfied. If satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if not satisfied, the process ends.

  In step S1203, an effect mode lottery process is executed using an effect mode lottery value data table (details will be described later) stored in the ROM 406. In the next step S1204, the effect mode determined in the effect mode lottery process is set. After that, the process ends.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of an effect mode lottery value data table used for effect mode lottery processing. In the effect mode lottery value data table, the special figure probability state, the lottery value, and the effect mode are stored in association with each other. In addition, although authentic information is described on the right side of the rendering mode for reference, this information is not stored in the ROM 406.

  In the effect mode lottery process in step S1203, the first sub-control unit 400 produces an effect based on the effect mode lottery value data table, information on the special figure probability state included in the change start command, and the acquired random number value. Determine the mode. For example, when the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1 and the acquired random number value is 0 to 9, the low probability state fixed state is selected as the effect mode, and the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 2 In the case where the acquired random number value is 0 to 9, the high probability state 1 confirmed state is selected as the effect mode.

  The true / false information in the figure indicates whether or not the state suggested by the rendering executed according to the rendering mode matches the special figure probability state. For example, the rendering mode is low. When the probability state is a fixed state and the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1 (low probability state), the state suggested by the production (low probability state), the special figure probability state (low probability state), Therefore, the effect executed according to the effect mode is a true effect. On the other hand, when the production mode is the high probability state 1 to 3 latency state and the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1 (low probability state), the state suggested by the production (high probability state 1 to 3 latency state) Since the state) and the special figure probability state (low probability state) do not match, the effect executed according to the effect mode is a false effect. In addition, the true performance associated with the special figure probability states 1 to 5 is set to have a higher probability of being executed than other false performances, and the player's It is configured not to speak more than necessary.

<Big hit effect control processing>
Next, the big hit effect control process (step S1003) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a big hit effect control process.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on or off (whether or not the big hit determination result is winning or losing), the process proceeds to step S1302 if it is a big win, and the process is terminated if it is not a big hit. In step S1302, one jackpot counter stored in the RAM 408 is incremented, and in step S1303, the number of jackpots based on the jackpot counter is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 to notify the number of jackpots (for example, decoration) A display such as “big hit × second time!” Is displayed on the display area of the symbol display device 208).

  In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game has ended. If the jackpot game has ended, the process proceeds to step S1305. If the jackpot game has not ended, the process ends. In step S1305, it is determined whether or not there is an electric support after the big hit game. If there is an electric support, the process proceeds to step S1306. If there is no electric support, the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1306, after the big hit, it is determined whether or not the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 3. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1308, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, the big hit counter is cleared to 0 and the process proceeds to step S1308.

  Here, at the time of transition to the special figure probability state 2, by clearing the jackpot counter to 0, for example, the transition from the special figure probability state 1 to the special figure probability state 2 (the advantage for the player is unclear) The transition from the special figure probability state 1 to the special figure probability state 3 (transition of a state with a clear advantage for the player) without recording / notifying the big hit game as a long game game It is configured to record and report as a villa. In step S1308, after the other big hit effect control process is performed, the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step 1501 of FIG. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1501. 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 1503, 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 1505. In step 1505, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 1507, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step 1509, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S 1507, processing such as reading the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step 1511, 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 1513, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S1503.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step 1601 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step 1701 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step 1503 in the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Accordingly, in step 1503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 1703 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<First example of game progress>
Next, a first example of game progression in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which showed the change of the difference ball from the game start in the game progress of a 1st example to after the predetermined time progress.

  Here, the horizontal axis in the figure is the time axis T, and the intersection T0 with the vertical axis represents the game start time, and represents the passage of time from the game start time T0 toward the right side. In addition, the vertical axis in the figure is the axis indicating the value of the difference ball (= number of balls to be paid-in), and the horizontal axis is 0 on the difference ball (number of balls to be played) and below the horizontal axis. The area on the side represents the area where the difference ball is negative (the number of balls to be played <the number of investment balls), and the area above the horizontal axis represents the area where the difference ball is a plus (the number of balls to be paid> the number of investment balls).

  In this example, the game is started in the low probability state of the special figure low probability, but since the number of investment balls is larger than the number of balls in the low probability state of the special figure low probability (the number of outstanding balls <investment The number of balls) and the difference ball gradually decrease with time from the game start time T0. Subsequently, in this example, before reaching the time T1 from the game start time T0, the big hit is won by the big hit determination described above.

<Special figure probability state 1 → Special figure probability state 4 → Special figure probability state 5>
Then, after winning the first jackpot, in the symbol determination lottery using the above-described symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state], for example, special figure stop symbol is special figure B, symbol gaming state set is state When it is determined to be set 5, the gaming state after the big hit game is an electric support probability change state (a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state), and this state is continued until the next big hit. In the special figure high-probability normal figure high-probability state (with electric support), the difference sphere decreases more slowly than the above-described special figure low-probability normal figure low-probability state (without electric support).

  When the special figure stop symbol is determined to be special figure B, the special figure probability state lottery using the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] is performed and the special figure probability is determined. The state type is determined. Here, it is assumed that the special figure probability state 4 (high probability state 3) is determined. In the big hit determination, the winning probability of the big hit in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 (high probability state 3) is set to about 1/40. Will win the jackpot again with a high probability. Moreover, in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, since the symbol determination lottery using the above-described symbol determination table [common figure 1 & 2 common, gaming state: electric support probability variation state] is performed, the probability is high (this embodiment) Then, with a probability of 80%), the special figure stop symbol is determined as special figure A, the symbol gaming state set is determined as state set 5, and the special figure probability state becomes special figure probability state 5 (high probability state 4). Therefore, the 16R big hit game is won, and after the big hit game, the 16R big hit game is won again with a high probability, and the 16 big hit game is entered.

<Special figure probability state 1 → Special figure probability state 2 → Special figure probability state 5>
On the other hand, after winning the first big hit, in the symbol determination lottery using the above-mentioned symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state], for example, special figure stop symbol is special figure G, symbol gaming state set is state When the set 3 is determined, the gaming state after the big hit game is a latent state (a special high probability normal figure low probability state), and this state is continued until the next big hit. In the special figure high-probability normal figure low-probability state (without electric support), the difference ball is reduced faster than the above-described special figure high-probability normal figure high-probability state (with electric support).

  When the special figure stop symbol is determined to be special figure G, the special figure probability state lottery using the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] is performed and the special figure probability is determined. The state type is determined. Here, it is assumed that the special figure probability state 2 (high probability state 1) is determined. In the jackpot determination, the winning probability of the jackpot in the case of the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state and the special figure probability state 2 (high probability state 1) is set to about 1/398. Will win a big hit with a lower probability than in the case of the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 4 (high probability state 3). However, in the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] or symbol determination table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state] was used. Since the special figure probability state lottery is performed, in the case of the special figure 1, the special figure stop symbol is one of the special figures A, B, C, E, F, and in the case of the special figure 2, the special figure stop symbol is special. If either one of FIGS. A and C, the special figure probability state is set to the special figure probability state 5 (high probability state 4), and <Special figure probability state 1 → Special figure probability state 4 → Special figure probability state 5> As in the case of, the game is in a 16-hit game game.

  In this first example, in the case of <Special Figure Probability State 1 → Special Figure Probability State 4 → Special Figure Probability State 5>, the period from the end of the first jackpot to the start of the second jackpot (T2 to T3), In the case of <Special Figure Probability State 1 → Special Figure Probability State 2 → Special Figure Probability State 5>, the period (T2 to T4) from the end of the first jackpot to the start of the second jackpot is different. Therefore, in the extended game state after the second big hit game, the expected value of the game value given to the player is the same, but <special figure probability state 1 → special figure probability state 2 → special figure probability In the case of state 5>, the period (T2 to T4) from the end of the first jackpot to the start of the extended state can be lengthened, and the game medium held by the player is digested during the period (The operating rate of the pachinko machine 100 can be increased).

  On the other hand, since the special figure probability state 2 is a special figure high probability state, the player's game is caused by the transition from the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability state) to the special figure probability state 2 (special figure high probability state). It can also increase motivation. Moreover, since it is difficult for the player to determine whether the current gaming state is the special figure probability state 2 to 5 (high probability state 1 to 4), as in the conventional latent probability change, However, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game motivation declines.

<Second example of game progression>
Next, a second example of game progress in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the change of the difference ball from the start of the game to the elapse of a predetermined time in the game progress of the second example. It should be noted that the game progress until the game is started in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (special figure probability state 1) and wins the big hit before reaching the time T1, is the game progress of the first example described above. Since it is the same, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this example, after winning the first jackpot, in the symbol determination lottery using the above-described symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state], for example, the special figure stop symbol is special figure G, the symbol gaming state set Is determined to be the state set 3, the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a latent state (special figure high probability normal figure low probability state), and this state is continued until the next big hit. In the special figure high probability low figure probability state (without electric support), the difference ball decreases to the same extent as the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (without electric support) before the big hit game.

  When the special figure stop symbol is determined to be special figure G, the special figure probability state lottery using the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] is performed and the special figure probability is determined. The state type is determined. Here, it is assumed that the special figure probability state 2 (high probability state 1) is determined. In the big hit determination, the winning probability in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state and the special figure probability state 2 (high probability state 1) is the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (special figure probability state 1 (low). Since the winning probability in the case of the probability state)) is set to about 1/398 which is substantially the same as about 1/399, the period T3 to T5 until the jackpot game is started again after the jackpot game is ended, It becomes substantially the same as the period T0 to T1 in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (special figure probability state 1). However, in the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: latent state] or symbol determination table [special figure 2, gaming state: latent state] was used. Since the special figure probability state lottery is performed, in the case of the special figure 1, the special figure stop symbol is one of the special figures A, B, C, E, F, and in the case of the special figure 2, the special figure stop symbol is special. If either one of FIGS. A and C, the special figure probability state is set to the special figure probability state 5 (high probability state 4), and <Special figure probability state 1 → Special figure probability state 4 → Special figure probability state 5> As in the case of, the game is in a 16-hit game game.

  In this second example, the game state before and after the first jackpot game is different in the special figure probability state 1 and the special figure probability state 2, but the winning probability of both jackpots is set to be almost the same, and the decreasing rate of the difference ball (Game media consumption and time) are almost the same. For this reason, even in the special figure probability state 2, the game medium possessed by the player can be digested as in the special figure probability state 1 (the operation rate of the pachinko machine 100 can be increased).

  Further, since the transition to the special figure accuracy changing state 2 is possible only from the special figure accuracy changing state 1 and the transition from the special figure accuracy changing states 3 to 5 is impossible, the special figure accuracy changing state 3 The player's expectation and happiness are controlled by restricting the progress of the game, which shifts from ~ 5 to the special figure certain change state 2 and again to the special figure certain change state 3 to 5 There is no need to hit more than necessary, and games can be played within an appropriate range.

  On the other hand, in the special figure probability state 1 and the special figure probability state 2, the difference rate of the difference ball (consumption amount of game media and time) is almost the same. is there. For this reason, even if the actual game state is the special figure probability state 1, it is a special figure probability state 2 that is more advantageous than the special figure probability changing state 1 (the 16R big hit game is won again with a high probability after the big hit game). Can be expected from the player. Moreover, since it is difficult for the player to determine whether the current gaming state is the special figure probability state 2 to 5, the expectation is diminished and the willingness to play is reduced as in the conventional latent probability change. It is possible to avoid such a situation.

  FIG. 60 (a) shows the expected big hit value of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 60 (b) shows the calculation formula for the expected big hit value. Here, the “expected value for jackpot” means an expected value (probability) for winning the jackpot at least once when a specific number of jackpot determinations are made with a specific lottery probability, as shown in FIG. It can be expressed by a calculation formula.

  In the conventional pachinko machine 100, for example, when two game states of a special figure probability state 1 and a special figure probability state 5 are provided, in the special figure probability state 1, the special figure variable game 40th time after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, in the special figure probability state 5, the big hit expected value in the 40th special figure variable game after the big hit game is 63.7%. For this reason, the player determines that the current game state is the special figure probability state 1 (low probability state) and stops the game when the big win is not won at the 40th special figure variable game after the big hit game ends. There are many cases that end. Furthermore, in the special figure probability state 5, the expected value of the big hit at the 80th special figure variable game after the end of the big hit game is 86.8%, so the game is stopped at the 80th special figure variable game after the big hit game. More players will end up.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is higher than about 1/399 which is the special figure winning probability in the special figure probability state 1 and about 1/39. A special figure probability state 3 set to about 1/200, which is a special figure winning probability lower than 9. In the special figure probability state 5 described above, the expected value of big hit in the 40th special figure variable game after the end of the big hit game is 63.7%, whereas in the special figure probability state 3 unique to the pachinko machine 100, the big hit game The big hit expectation value in the 40th special figure fluctuation game after the end is 18.1% (almost twice the big hit expected value of 9.55% in the special figure probability state 1). In the special figure probability state 5, the expected value of the big hit at the 80th special figure variable game after the big hit game is 86.8%, whereas in the special figure probability state 3 unique to the pachinko machine 100, the big hit game The expected value of jackpot at the 80th special figure fluctuation game after the end is 33% (almost twice the expected value of 18.1% in special figure probability state 1).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the expected big hit value when there is no probability change and the expected big hit value when there is a probability change are set to values closer to the conventional value. It is difficult to determine whether or not there is a probable change at the timing of the 80th special figure variation game later (it is difficult to determine whether to continue or stop the game), and avoid the situation where the player stops the game on the way. Can also increase the operating rate.

  In the present embodiment, the expected value of the big hit at the 40th or 80th special figure change game after the big hit game in the special figure probability state 3 is used as the expected value of the big figure after the big hit game in the special figure probability state 1 is obtained. The denominator (when the numerator is set to 1) of the special figure winning probability in the special figure probability state 3 is set to the special figure probability state 1 special characteristic in order to make it almost twice the expected value of the big hit at the second and 80th rotations. It is set to a value smaller than 709.3 (= 399 × 0.7) of the value 399 of the denominator (when the numerator is 1) of the winning probability. This is because, at the 40th and 80th rotations of the special figure variable game after the end of the big hit game, the player determines whether or not to continue the game on the basis of about twice the expected big hit value when there is no probability change. This is because there are many cases.

  In addition, as described above, the winning probability of jackpots in the special figure probability state 1 and the special figure probability state 2 is about 1/399 and about 1/398, respectively, and both are set to be substantially the same, and the decreasing rate of the difference ball (Game media consumption and time) are almost the same. Therefore, the difference between the special figure probability state 1 and the special figure probability state 2 can be made difficult to understand, and even if the actual game state is the special figure probability state 1, it is more advantageous than the special figure probability variation state 1 (big hit game The player can be expected to be in the special figure probability state 2 (which will win the 16R jackpot game again with a high probability). Moreover, since it is difficult for the player to determine whether the current gaming state is the special figure probability state 2 to 5, the expectation is diminished and the willingness to play is reduced as in the conventional latent probability change. It is possible to avoid such a situation.

<Third example of game progression>
Next, a third example of game progress in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the change of the difference ball from the start of the game to the elapse of a predetermined time in the game progress of the third example. It should be noted that the game progress until the game is started in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (special figure probability state 1) and wins the big hit before reaching the time T1, is the game progress of the first example described above. Since it is the same, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this example, after winning the first jackpot, in the symbol determination lottery using the above-described symbol determination table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state], for example, special figure stop symbol is special figure B, symbol gaming state set Is determined as the state set 5, the gaming state after the big hit game becomes an electric support probability change state (special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state), and the state is continued until the next big hit. In the special figure high-probability normal figure high-probability state (with electric support), the difference sphere decreases more slowly than the above-described special figure low-probability normal figure low-probability state (without electric support).

  When the special figure stop symbol is determined to be special figure B, the special figure probability state lottery using the above-mentioned special figure probability state lottery table [special figure 1, gaming state: normal state] is performed and the special figure probability is determined. The type of the state is determined as one of the special figure probability states 2 to 4. In this example, all patterns are shown.

  That is, when the special figure probability state is determined to be the special figure probability state 4, about 1/40, which is the winning probability of the special figure probability state 4, is the highest in the special figure probability states 2 to 4. In the special figure probability states 2 to 4, there is a high possibility that the 16R big hit game will be in the consecutive state at the earliest timing. In addition, when the special figure probability state is determined to be the special figure probability state 3, about 1 / 79.9 which is the winning probability of the special figure probability state 3 is the second among the special figure probability states 2 to 4. Since the probability is high, in the special figure probability states 2 to 4, there is a high possibility that the 16R big hit game will be in the consecutive state at the second earliest timing. When the special figure probability state is determined to be the special figure probability state 2, about 1/398 which is the winning probability of the special figure probability state 2 is the third probability among the special figure probability states 2 to 4. Since it is high, there is a high possibility that the 16R big hit game will be in the extended game state at the latest timing among the special figure probability states 2 to 4.

  In this embodiment, the electric support is ended when the number of special figure fluctuations exceeds 100 after the big hit game, but the winning probability in the special figure probability state 2 is about 1/398. When the state is determined as the special figure probability state 2, the electric support is most likely to end without winning the big hit by 100 times of the special figure change, and when the electric support ends, the difference ball decreases. Is also faster as in the special figure probability state 1.

  Thus, in the third example, even if there is a probability change (special figure probability state 2 to 4), the difference sphere is reduced in the same manner as in the case of no probability change (special figure probability state 1) after the end of the electric support. You can expedite. In addition, by using electric support, the game value consumption during the electric support in the high probability states 2 to 4 can be kept constant while reaching the recreational resort, and the lottery probabilities of the high probability states are made different. Only the time to reach the Renso can be varied.

  In addition, a game stand that may give a large profit to a player in a short time is likely to be a problem because there is a risk of gambling, but with the configuration of the third example, in the period until reaching the villa By having multiple states that have a longer average time to hit the jackpot than at least in Renso, you can get a big ball in a short time while increasing the time until you can get a big profit. The appearance rate of the period when it is easy to beat can be reduced.

<Modification 1>
Next, a pachinko machine according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a modified example of the power recovery process, and corresponds to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process same as the process at the time of a power recovery of the said FIG. 23, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the power recovery process according to the first modification, when it is determined in step S2001 that the special figure probability state is the special figure probability state 1, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is turned off in step S2002, and step S2003 is executed. If it is determined that the special figure probability state is one of the special figure probability states 2 to 4, the first gaming state display lamp 222 is blinked in step S2004, and the figure probability state is the special figure probability in special step S2003. If it is determined that the state is not in the states 2 to 4, the first game state display lamp 222 is turned on in step S2005. As a result, the player is in the special figure probability state 5 (special figure high probability state 4) if the first game state display lamp 222 is lit, and the special game state display lamp 222 is blinking. If it is one of the figure probability states 2 to 4 (special figure high probability state 1 to 3) and the first game state display lamp 222 is turned off, it is the special figure probability state 1 (special figure low probability state). Can be determined.

  According to the first modification, the details of the contents of the special figure probability changing state can be notified, so that the interest of the player may be enhanced. Further, in this example, an example is shown in which the first game state display lamp 222 blinks when the special figure probability change state is any of the special figure probability states 2 to 4, but each of the special figure probability states 2 to 4 The flashing mode (flashing time interval, flashing pattern, etc.) of the first game state display lamp 222 may be changed in each of the special figure probability states 2 to 4 so as to be discriminated. Moreover, you may comprise so that the content of one of a special figure probability state and a normal figure probability state can be discriminate | determined, and you may comprise so that the content of both can be discriminate | determined.

<Modification 2>
Next, a pachinko machine according to Modification 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure (a) shows the distribution probability of each gaming state of the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state, and the figure (b) illustrates the transition of the special figure probability state. is there.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the second modification, when the big hit determination is won in the special figure probability state 1, the machine moves to the special figure probability state 5 with a probability of 100%. When the big hit determination is won in the special figure probability state 5, the special figure probability state 5 is continued with a probability of 65%, and the special figure probability state 2 is transferred with a probability of 35%. Further, when the condition A is established in any of the special figure probability states 2 and 5, the state shifts to the special figure probability state 1.

  Here, the condition A is, for example, (1) when the RAM is cleared, (2) when the ST rotation has elapsed, (3) when winning by the falling lottery, or (4) the special figure probability state 5 is a predetermined number of times. When it continues continuously, it is established in either.

  More specifically, (1) RAM clear is in a low probability state from the RAM clear at power-on until the next jackpot, so if the jackpot is subtracted in this state, it can be shifted to an advantageous high probability state 4. . Thereby, even if it is a game stand immediately after a store opening, a player's willingness to play can be improved. Further, even if the RAM needs to be cleared due to an accident or the like, the player's willingness to play is not reduced.

  In addition, (2) the number of STs has elapsed, even when the big probability does not occur for a long period of time in the high probability state 1, the lottery probability state is changed to the low probability state based on reaching the predetermined number of fluctuations (ST number). By making the transition, the distribution state after the big hit is advantageous, the player's willingness to play is improved, and the interruption of the game is suppressed. The number of STs is preferably 2 to 3 times the probability denominator in the high probability state.

  Further, (3) the falling lottery has the same effect as the above (2). Here, the falling lottery means that a lottery for each rotation is performed with a predetermined falling lottery probability in a high probability state. In addition, the probability denominator of the falling lottery probability is preferably 2 to 3 times the probability denominator in the low probability state and the high probability state 1. The falling lottery is performed before the success / failure determination lottery at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the winner determination lottery in the variation won in the falling lottery is performed in a low probability state.

  (4) Based on the fact that the high probability jackpot is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (number of limiters), the state is forcibly shifted to a low probability after the jackpot is completed. With such a configuration, it is always possible to cause an advantageous state once every several times even when disadvantageous jackpots continue. Moreover, it becomes suppression when a high probability state continues. Moreover, even if the symbol when the limiter count is reached is a probable variation symbol, the probability is forcibly low.

  In addition, while moving between the special figure probability state 2 (high probability state 1) and the special figure probability state 5 (high probability state 4), while being able to play a game with the same game characteristics as a conventional game table, By providing a low-probability state that is more advantageous than the high-probability state 1, it is possible to rescue a player who has been in a disadvantageous high-probability state for a long time. In addition, it is possible to realize a configuration that achieves the above effect while keeping a large denominator of the lottery probability in the low probability state. Moreover, since the lottery probability denominator of the low probability state and the high probability state 1 can be kept large, it is possible to increase the game medium given to the player in the case of a big hit. Conventionally, there has been a configuration that realizes a configuration that exhibits the above-described effects by distributing electric support. Since the denominator of the lottery probability is small, the jackpot is frequently hit. However, since the game medium given to the player is small or zero, there is a fear that the presence of the jackpot, which is important for the game, may be neglected.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration in the modified example 2, it is possible to rescue a player who has been in a disadvantageous state (high probability state 1) for a long time without impairing the original interest of the gaming machine, such as obtaining a winning ball by jackpot.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment has a lottery means (for example, a general drawing related lottery) that can execute a predetermined lottery (for example, a big hit determination) when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. Processing, special drawing related lottery processing) and a predetermined profit grant condition including at least that a specific lottery result (for example, a big win) is derived as a result of the lottery, a predetermined profit is given to the player (E.g., a jackpot game) can be given a profit granting means (for example, a part of the general chart state update process, a part of the special figure state update process), and if the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the lottery means A normal probability state (for example, ordinary figure probability state 1, special figure probability state 1) for deriving the specific lottery result with a lottery probability, and the lottery means displaying the specific lottery result with a probability higher than the normal lottery probability. Derived high Probability state transition means (for example, general state update process, special state) capable of transferring a probability state from one of rate states (for example, normal state probability states 2 to 3, special figure probability states 2 to 5) In the high probability state, the lottery means derives the specific lottery result with a first lottery probability higher than the normal lottery probability. A second high probability state in which the specific lottery result is derived with a single high probability state (for example, ordinary figure probability state 2, special figure probability state 2) and a second lottery probability higher than the first lottery probability It is a gaming machine characterized by including (for example, ordinary figure probability state 3 and special figure probability states 3 to 5).

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment derives a correct / incorrect determination result as a determination result (for example, a common map-related lottery process and a special drawing-related lottery process) for determining whether or not the object is correct. Based on this, the player is given a predetermined game value (for example, a state in which the number of acquired game balls per unit time is larger than a normal state (a low probability of a special figure, a low probability of a special figure), a big hit state, a small hit state (a variable prize) State in which the mouth is opened), probability variation state (in which the probability that the variable winning opening is opened is high), electric support state (in which the variation time is shortened, that is, a state in which the time until the big hit occurs is short) Game value imparting means for providing a state in which time is extended, that is, a state in which more game balls can enter, a normal high probability state, that is, a state in which a normal electric accessory is likely to be released)) (For example, normal state A normal probability state in which the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result with a normal failure determination probability based on a new process, a part of the special figure state update process) and a predetermined transition condition being satisfied ( For example, a normal probability state 1, a special figure probability state 1) and a high probability state (for example, a normal probability state) in which the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result with a probability higher than the normal success / failure determination probability. 2 to 3, special figure probability states 2 to 5), and a probability state transition means (for example, a normal state update process and a part of the special figure state update process) for transferring a probability state from one to the other. The high probability state is a first high probability state in which the success / failure determination unit derives the specific success / failure determination result with a first failure determination probability higher than the normal success / failure determination probability ( For example, ordinary figure probability state 2, special figure probability state 2) and a second high-probability state in which the specific success / failure determination result is derived with a second success / failure determination probability higher than the first success / failure determination probability (e.g. 5) including a gaming machine.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since it is not necessary to newly provide a gaming state, it is not necessary to change the specifications of the game machine and its peripheral devices (hall computer, test computer). In addition, by providing a plurality of advantageous states for the player, it may be possible to promote the operation of the game table by giving expectation to the transition to a more advantageous state. Even in a high probability state that is advantageous to the player, depending on the setting of each lottery probability, it may be possible to vary the time until the big hit occurs and the amount of game media consumed up to that time.

  In addition, the denominator of the normal lottery probability (for example, the denominator 399 of the special figure winning probability in the special figure probability state 1 shown in FIG. 60A) and the denominator of the second lottery probability (for example, FIG. ), The difference between the normal drawing probability denominator 200 in the special drawing probability state 3) and the first lottery probability denominator (for example, as shown in FIG. 60 (a)). It may be larger than the difference from the denominator 398) of the special figure winning probability in the special figure probability state 2.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to distinguish between the normal probability state and the first high-probability state with different game states, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, there is a case where the expectation with respect to the latent probability change that cannot maintain the expectation after exceeding a certain number of times can be improved as compared with the conventional case. In addition, since the second high probability state that is most advantageous to the player is easy to distinguish from the normal probability state, it is possible to give a superiority to the player who has reached the second high probability state, and the player's game May increase motivation.

  In addition, from a variation time determination means (for example, a timer number determination lottery process) for determining the variation time of the symbol, and after the symbol is variably displayed over the variation time, from the symbol aspect corresponding to the lottery result And a predetermined symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a decorative symbol display device 208) for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol (for example, a special symbol, a decorative symbol). In the probability state transition means, in the normal probability state, a specific symbol (for example, a special symbol A to C, E to G, or a decorative symbol combination shown in FIG. 31A) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. In some cases, the probability state may be configured to be transferred to the high probability state. The probability state transition means does not only perform the transition between the normal probability state and the high probability state. For example, in one probability state, a predetermined jackpot state based on a specific symbol being stopped and displayed. The game state may be transferred to the other probability state after the game state is transferred to. Further, the predetermined transition condition may be a condition that shifts the probability state to the other probability state when the variation is performed a predetermined number of times in one probability state. In particular, the transition from the normal probability state to the high probability state may be performed only when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed.

  With such a configuration, the lottery probabilities that are most likely to affect the amount of game value that can be given to the player in the game, and therefore attract high attention to the player, are different in the high probability state of the special figure. By providing a plurality, it may be possible to further improve the interest of the player.

  Moreover, the expected value of the game value provided may be the same in the first high probability state and the second high probability state.

  With such a configuration, the player can obtain the same game value even if the period until the game value is obtained and the consumption amount of the game medium are different, and the player's willingness to play is maintained. There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, the ratio between the low probability state and the high probability state is constant in all gaming states, and the ratio of the first high probability state: the second high probability state may be different for each gaming state (for example, all In the gaming state, the ratio of the low: high probability state is constant (see FIGS. 33 (a), 34 (a), 35 (a), 36 (a), and 37 (a)). The ratio of the first: second high probability is changed for each state (see FIGS. 33 (b), 34 (b), 35 (b), 36 (b), and 37 (b)).

  With such a configuration, the ratio of the gaming state directly linked to the amount of profit to be granted is determined in common in all states, so that the amount of gaming value given in each gaming state varies. Even if they are in the same gaming state without causing them, the time taken for the game value to be given and the games consumed up to that point by changing the ratio of a plurality of high probability states with different lottery probabilities A difference in the amount of media can be provided, and the player is not bored.

  In addition, the execution ratio of the first latent effect suggesting the first high probability state may be higher in the first high probability state than in the second high probability state, The execution rate of the second latent effect that suggests may be higher in the second high probability state than in the first high probability state. That is, the execution probability of the true effect may be high and the execution probability of the false effect may be low (see FIG. 55).

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to prevent the player's gambling feelings from being unnecessarily excessive by executing too many false effects. In addition, by performing the first latent production that suggests the first high-probability state in a low-probability state where the probability is nearer than the second high-probability state where lies are more likely to be detected, it is difficult to detect lies. It may be possible to enhance the effect. In addition, there is a case where the possibility of discouraging the player can be reduced by performing the second latent effect suggesting the second high probability state in a high probability state where a lie may be detected.

  Further, the first high probability state and the second high probability state may be executed indistinguishably (the notification mode of the notification means indicating the current probability state is the same. The special figure displayed when the state is transferred to the probability state and the special figure displayed when the state is transferred to the second high-probability state may have the same display mode).

  With such a configuration, there is a case where it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play and make it difficult to stop the game halfway (the operating rate of the gaming table can be increased).

  The first and second high-probability states may be configured such that electric support is given, or the number of times that the electric support is given can be changed according to a lottery (a special design stop symbol). Alternatively, the electric support may be provided until the next big hit in any of the first and second high probability states.

  With such a configuration, the amount of game media consumed by the player until the next big hit can be changed according to the number of times the electric support is given, and any one of the first and second high probability states Even in this case, by giving electric support until the next jackpot, only the time taken until the next jackpot is changed without making a difference in the amount of game media consumed in multiple probability states be able to. In particular, the first high probability state in which the special drawing lottery probability is set to be low can prolong the occurrence time of the big hit in the electric support probability variation state that is most advantageous for the player, and can reduce gambling. There is a case.

  The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. For example, if the number of STs and the falling lottery probability are made common in a plurality of high probability states, the jackpot There are cases where the expected value of the profit obtained in the above is the same, and the amount of game media consumed before reaching the jackpot can be varied.

  Further, the probability variation rush rate is 100% (the jackpot where the state after the jackpot shifts to a low probability is not found), and the high probability states 1 to 3 are not included in the high probability state without including the high probability states 1 to 3 in the distribution in the low probability state. 3 may be included.

  In addition, the probability variation entry rate may be different for each special figure. For example, when special figure A is stopped and displayed, 100% plunges into certain probability, and when special figure B is stopped and displayed, the probability variation is 50. % May be entered.

  In addition, the display of the stop symbol makes it possible to discriminate between a high probability state and a low probability state. For example, the stop symbol has the same display mode, and the low probability, high probability state 1 and high probability state 2 by internal lottery. It may be something that can be sorted.

  In addition, it is only necessary that the game value given to the player is the same when at least one specific symbol is displayed in the first high probability state and the second high probability state. When a specific symbol is displayed, the second high probability state may be given a game value with a higher value or may be given more easily (a player with one big hit) The number of game balls to be paid out is large, prone to a probabilistic state (especially the second high-probability state) after the end of the big hit, the electric support grant ratio is preferential, the number of times of electric support is preferential ).

  In addition, the appearance probability of losing reach is the same in the low probability state and the first high probability state (the lottery probability of big hits is different in each case, that is, the lottery probability of occurrence of losing is different in each case). Therefore, it is necessary to make the occurrence probability of losing reach different between the low probability state and the first high probability state. In the above embodiment, the occurrence of reach itself is also associated with the variable timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the lose reach based on the fact that the determination of success / failure is out of order. If it is determined that the loss reach is to be executed, the loss reach may be executed based on a predetermined variation timer.

  Further, in the low probability state and the first high probability state, the benefits given to the player based on the completion of the predetermined mission may be the same (the mission achievement difficulty level is the first high probability state. Is higher than the low probability state). For example, if you can win a big hit within 30 revolutions, issue a QR code (registered trademark). Since the lottery probability is different between the low probability state and the first high probability state, the degree of difficulty in achieving the mission is different, but the privilege (QR code (registered trademark)) given at the time of achievement may be the same.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can determine whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied when a predetermined determination result determination condition is satisfied (for example, a general drawing related lottery process, a special figure related lottery process). When a predetermined profit granting condition including at least that a specific determination result is derived as a result of the determination, the player is given a predetermined profit (for example, a normal state (a special low-probability figure). The number of acquired game balls per unit time is larger than the figure (low probability), big hit state, small hit state (variable winning opening is opened), probability change state (variable winning opening is highly likely to be opened) , Electric support state (variation time shortened state, that is, the time until the big hit occurs) state where the opening time is extended, that is, a state where more game balls can enter, High probability state, ie , A state where there is a high probability that the ordinary electric accessory will be released)), and a predetermined state transition condition is established (for example, a part of the normal state update process, a part of the special figure state update process) For example, when a ball passes through the normal map starting port 228 or when a ball enters the first special diagram starting port 230 or the second special diagram starting port 232), the specific success / failure determination result is set to normal. The normal probability state (for example, the normal figure probability state 1, the special figure probability state 1) derived by the success / failure determination probability and the high probability state for deriving the specific success / failure determination result with a probability higher than the normal success / failure determination probability ( For example, a probability state transition means (for example, a general state state update process, a special state state update process, or the like) that can transfer a probability state from one of the ordinary figure probability states 2 to 3 and the special figure probability state 2 to 5) Notifications regarding the probability status) If the probability state notification means (for example, the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208) and a predetermined notification condition are satisfied, the probability Probability state notification control means (for example, part of normal map state update processing, part of special figure state update processing) capable of causing the state notification means to perform notification regarding the probability state after establishment of the notification condition; The high-probability state has a first high probability that the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result with a first success / failure determination probability higher than the normal success / failure determination probability. A second high-probability state in which the specific success / failure determination result is derived with a state (for example, normal-probability probability state 2 and special figure probability state 2) and a second success / failure determination probability higher than the first success / failure determination probability (For example, ordinary figure probability state 3 The probability state notification control means includes the special figure probability states 3 to 5), and the probability state notification control means satisfies the notification condition, and the probability state after the notification condition is satisfied is the first high probability state. In this case, the probability state notification unit is configured to be able to perform the notification in a specific notification mode (for example, special figure B), and the probability state notification control unit satisfies the notification condition, and When the probability state after establishment of the notification condition is the second high probability state, the probability state notification unit performs the notification in the specific notification mode (for example, special figure B). This is a game table that is configured to be capable of performing the above-described functions.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first success / failure determination probability and the second success / failure can be prevented while notifying the player's gaming motivation by notifying that the state is not the most unfavorable state. By providing a difference in determination probability, a difference for each state may be provided. In particular, the game state is the same, and only the lottery probabilities are made different, so that the amount of game value given by the jackpot in the game state is equal, but the time taken until the jackpot is generated and based on it. In some cases, a difference may be provided in the amount of increase / decrease in the game media of the player.

  In addition, the probability state notification control unit is configured to notify the probability state notification unit of the specific condition when the notification condition is satisfied and the probability state after the notification condition is satisfied is the normal probability state. It may be possible to cause the notification to be performed in a normal notification mode different from the notification mode.

  With such a configuration, it is clear that it is possible to determine that the state is the most unfavorable state, and it is clear that at least an advantageous state will be determined if the notification is not performed. The game motivation can be improved. Further, since it is possible to determine that the most unfavorable state is discriminable, it may be possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in stopping the game and making unnecessary additional investment.

  In addition, when a predetermined variation time determination condition is satisfied, a variation time determination means (for example, a timer number determination lottery process) capable of determining a symbol variation time based on the result of the determination of success or failure, When the symbol display condition is satisfied, the symbol display means (for example, the symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol having the symbol form corresponding to the determination result of the success / failure after the symbol is variably displayed over the variation time. A normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a decorative symbol display device 208), and at least a decision to stop and display a specific symbol on the symbol display means And a probability state determination means (for example, a jackpot determination process) capable of determining a probability state after the stop display of the specific symbol when a predetermined probability state determination condition is satisfied. The probability state notification means includes the symbol display means, and the probability state notification control means determines that the probability state after the stop display of the specific symbol is the normal probability state by the probability state determination means. In this case, the symbol display unit is configured to be able to stop and display a normal symbol (for example, a special symbol A) having a normal symbol form as the specific symbol, and the probability state notification control unit is configured to display the probability state. When the probability state after the stop display of the specific symbol is determined to be the first high probability state by the determining unit, the normal symbol form as the specific symbol on the symbol display unit and Is configured to be able to stop and display probability variation symbols comprising different special symbol forms, and the probability state notification control means uses the probability state determination means to display a probability state after the stop display of the specific symbol. The second when it is determined to a high probability state of the probability variation pattern consisting of the special symbol aspect to the symbol display unit may be stopped capable of displaying.

  With such a configuration, an advantageous state while notifying the most unfavorable state in a special-purpose display that easily attracts the player's attention because it has the greatest effect on the amount of game value given in the game. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being interrupted by notifying which state the player is in, so that the operation of the game table can be promoted. Further, by making the advantage indistinguishable from the symbol display mode, it is possible to prevent the amount of game value to be given in the game from being influenced by the player's knowledge, and even a beginner is not different from an expert. There are cases where a game can be played under certain conditions and fairness among players can be maintained.

  Further, the first and second high probability states may be configured such that the state display at the time of power recovery is performed in the same manner (see FIG. 22).

  With such a configuration, although the state display lamp is lit to make it possible to determine the gaming state, it is difficult to distinguish between the first high probability state (disadvantage) and the second high probability state (advantage). By adopting the aspect, even when the store clerk notices that the status display lamp is turned on at the time of preparation for opening the store, the RAM clear may be suppressed. Further, there is a case where an act of waiting for a player who is difficult to discriminate at the time of notification to stop playing may be suppressed.

  Further, when the same special figure is stopped and displayed, the magnitudes (expected values) of game values given may all be the same.

  With such a configuration, by making it difficult for the player to determine only the success / failure determination probability, it is possible to improve the game performance inherent in the game table such as whether or not to make a big hit, and in such a case, In some cases, a game can be played as in the conventional case.

  Further, the probability state notification control means is based on the fact that a specific notification condition different from the notification condition is satisfied, and the probability state after the notification condition is satisfied is the second high probability state. Then, the notification may be performed in a third notification mode that is different from the first and second notification modes.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to give a sense of superiority to a player who has reached this state by raising notification that the most advantageous state is determined, and to increase game motivation.

  The non-electric support state is executed only in the case of the low probability state or the high probability states 1 to 4. Further, the power support state is executed only in the case of the high probability state 5. In addition, no pre-reading notice is given for jackpots that become high probability states 1 to 4. Further, a prefetch notice may be made for the big hit that becomes the high probability state 5.

  Moreover, in the game machine which can perform the re-variation effect which displays the combination of symbols temporarily (fluctuation fluctuation), and then stops and displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery result, the big hit which becomes high probability states 1 to 4 The re-variation effect is not executed in the derived variation.

  In addition, the re-variation effect is executed in the variation in which the big hit that becomes the high probability state 5 is derived. Further, the power support state may be configured to be executed only when the state is one of the high probability states 1 to 4 and the high probability state 5. Further, when a big hit is made in the high probability states 1 to 5, the state does not shift to the high probability states 1 to 4. Further, the normal symbol lottery probability may be only two types, a low probability state and a high probability state.

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the said embodiment, For example, you may be provided with multiple types of low probability states. Further, the mutual transition between the low probability state and the high probability state can be discriminated by a design or the like, and the mutual transition between the high probability state 1 and the high probability state 2 may be indistinguishable. Further, even when the special figure probability state is transferred, the probability (special gaming state start probability) of giving a specific profit before and after the transfer may be substantially the same.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel. , A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery, and reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally A determination means for determining whether or not the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, and a payout control unit that performs a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode; It is also suitable, such as a slot machine equipped.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine.

  In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. The present invention can also be realized by combining configurations described in different embodiments.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 200 Game board 208 Decoration symbol display apparatus 212 1st special figure display apparatus 214 2nd special figure display apparatus 222 1st game state display lamp 223 2nd game state display lamp 226 General winning opening 228 General figure start opening 230 2nd 1 special figure start port 232 2nd special figure start port 234 variable prize opening 337 test output circuit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (5)

In the case where the success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the success / failure determination means capable of executing the determination of the success / failure with a predetermined success / failure determination probability;
When the probability change condition is satisfied, probability changing means capable of changing the success / failure determination probability;
A symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after starting the variation of the symbol;
Game control means capable of starting a special gaming state after the symbol display means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means when the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result. When,
A game machine equipped with
The success / failure determination probability includes at least a normal success / failure determination probability, a first failure determination probability, and a second failure determination probability,
Both the first success / failure determination probability and the second success / failure determination probability are higher than the normal success / failure determination probability,
The game control means can execute at least a specific special game state as the special game state,
The specific special gaming state is configured to be executable with a first execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the first success / failure determination probability.
The specific special gaming state is configured to be executable with a second execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the second success / failure determination probability.
The first execution probability is a probability different from the second execution probability.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The specific special gaming state is configured to be executable with a third execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the normal success / failure determination probability.
The third execution probability is a different probability from the second execution probability.
A game stand characterized by that. In the game stand of Claim 2,
The third execution probability consists of a higher probability than the first execution probability,
The third execution probability consists of a probability lower than the second execution probability.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the profit granting condition is satisfied, a profit granting means capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player is provided.
The special game state includes at least a first special game state and a second special game state different from the first special game state,
The first special game state comprises the specific special game state,
The profit granting means is configured to be able to give a first profit in the first special gaming state,
The profit granting means is configured to be able to give a second profit different from the first profit in the second special gaming state,
The second special gaming state is configured to be executable with a fourth execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the first success / failure determination probability.
The second special gaming state is configured to be executable with a fifth execution probability different from the fourth execution probability when the success / failure determination unit performs the determination with the second success / failure determination probability. The second special gaming state has a sixth execution probability different from the fifth execution probability when the success / failure determination unit makes a determination of the success / failure with the second success / failure determination probability. Configured to be executable on
The sixth execution probability consists of a lower probability than the fourth and fifth execution probabilities;
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 4,
The second profit is a profit larger than the first profit.
A game stand characterized by that.