JP2013208330A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase the fun of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can enter a second state that is more advantageous than a first state when a jackpot started in the first state ends. The second state includes: a first period that does not include symbol variable display to be performed when a game ball enters a second start area; and a second period that includes symbol variable display to be performed when a game ball enters a second start area. In the second period, a first jackpot can be started when a game ball enters a first start area. In the first period, a second jackpot more advantageous to a player than a first jackpot can be easily started, among jackpots to be generated when a game ball enters the first start area.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are widely known game machines having two types of variable games, namely, a variable game according to FIG. 1 and a variable game according to FIG. 2 in which a player can obtain a profit more advantageous than that of FIG. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game machine, the special figure 2 is less likely to fluctuate under certain conditions, and the special figure 1 which is disadvantageous to the special figure 2 may fluctuate, and the player's willingness to play is significantly reduced. There was a problem such as.

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

  The gaming table according to the present invention includes a first start area into which a game ball can enter, a second start area into which a game ball can enter, and a game to the first start area or the second start area. A hit / no-go judgment means capable of making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined hit / no-go judgment condition including the entry of a ball as one of the conditions is satisfied, and a go / no-go judgment by the go / no-go judgment means after displaying the variation of the symbol The symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the first, the first state in which the advantage is the first advantage, and the second advantage more advantageous than the first advantage A state transition means capable of shifting the state to any one of a plurality of states including a second state that is a degree, an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter, and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter Variable winning award means that can be changed, the symbol display means When the result of the determination of success / failure by the determination means is a specific result of determination of the success / failure, the specific symbol form is stopped and displayed, and after the specific symbol aspect is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the variable prize is awarded. The jackpot is started so that the means is in the open state, and the jackpot includes the first jackpot that allows the variable winning means to be in the open state for a first time limit, and the variable jackpot. A second jackpot that allows the winning means to be in the open state for a second time longer than the first time, and in the first state, to the first starting region When the first big hit is easier to start than the second big hit among the big hits based on the entry of the game balls of the game, the state transition means, when the big hit started in the first state is completed The first state in the second state The second state includes a first period in which the symbol variation display based on the game ball entering the second starting area is not performed, and the second starting area. And a second period during which the symbol variation display based on the entry of the game ball is performed, and in the second period, the first jackpot based on the entry of the game ball to the first start area The at least one first period of the second state can be started, and the second big hit is more than the first big hit based on the big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting area. It is a game stand characterized by that it is easy to start a big hit.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. An example of the table for determination per special figure is shown. (A) It is an example of the big hit special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1 or special figure 2 when the determination result is a big hit. (B) An example of a table for determining a small hit special figure used when determining the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the determination result is a small hit. (C) It is an example of the special figure determination table used for determining the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the determination result is non-existent. An example of a table number determination table is shown. An example of the special figure determination table used at the time of prefetching is shown. (A) It is an example of the big hit special figure determination table used at the time of prefetching. (B) It is an example of the small hit special figure determination table used at the time of prefetching. (C) It is an example of the special figure determination table used for prefetching. An example of the timer number determination table is shown. An example of a timer number table is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure prefetch 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 a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. (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 a figure for demonstrating the basic concept of this invention. (A) It is the figure which showed the stop symbol aspect of the special figure which concerns on Embodiment 2, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.5 (a). (B) It is the figure which showed the decorative design which concerns on Embodiment 2, and is a figure corresponding to the said FIG.5 (b). (C) It is the figure which showed the big hit special figure determination table which concerns on Embodiment 2, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.7 (a). (A) It is the figure which showed the stop symbol aspect of the special figure which concerns on Embodiment 3, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.5 (a). (B) It is the figure which showed the decorative design which concerns on Embodiment 3, and is a figure corresponding to the said FIG.5 (b). (C) It is the figure which showed the big hit special figure determination table which concerns on Embodiment 3, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.7 (a). (A) It is the figure which showed the stop symbol aspect of the special figure which concerns on Embodiment 4, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.5 (a). (B) It is the figure which showed the big hit special figure determination table which concerns on Embodiment 4, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.7 (a). It is the schematic front view which looked at the pachinko machine game board concerning Embodiment 5 from the front. (A) It is the figure which showed the stop symbol aspect of the special figure which concerns on Embodiment 5, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.5 (a). (B) It is the figure which showed the big hit special figure determination table which concerns on Embodiment 5, and is a figure corresponding to the said Fig.7 (a).

  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, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that 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, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 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, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 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. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

  “Special figure A” is a 16 round (16R) special jackpot symbol (first jackpot symbol), and “Special figure B” is a 16R jackpot symbol (second jackpot symbol). In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, both after the 16R special jackpot game is over and after the 16R jackpot game is over (including a power support state in which the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is opened and closed at a predetermined time interval). Transition. In the present embodiment, the state that shifts to the short time state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the short time state is referred to as a general low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 16R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 16R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol (third jackpot symbol) called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol (fourth jackpot symbol) that is suddenly referred to as normal, and is in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing C” and “special drawing D” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state.

  “Special figure E” is the first small hit symbol and “Special figure F” is the second small bonus symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. That is, “Special Figure E” and “Special Figure F” are in the same state as “Special Figure D”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “E”, “Special Figure F” and “Special Figure D”, the interest of the game is enhanced. Further, “Special Figure G” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure H” is a second off symbol, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  When notifying 16R jackpot of “Special Figure B” (or 16R special jackpot of “Special Figure A”), a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying the 16R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols having the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7— Display decoration 7 "). When notifying the hits corresponding to “special drawing C” to “special drawing F”, “decoration 1—decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure G” and the second deviation of “Special Figure H”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that 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. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

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

<Table for judgment per special figure>
FIG. 6 shows an example of the special figure determination table. In this special figure per-judgment table, the type of special figure probability (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state), lottery value data for special figure judgment, and the special figure success / failure judgment result Stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 determines that the ball has won the special figure determination table, the type of special figure probability, and the first special figure starting port 230 (or the second special figure starting port 232). Based on the special figure winning random number value (Special figure 1 winning random number value (or Special figure 2 winning random value)) acquired when the given ball detection sensor detects, the special figure variable game is won (big hit or small win) The “judgment per special figure” is determined to determine whether or not.

<Special Figure Per Judgment Table / Special Figure Low Probability State>
For example, if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 1001 to 1218 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure certain change), it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit) and the big hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is determined. The information indicating that it is a big hit is set in the storage area (hereinafter, the setting of the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the big hit flag ON”). Further, when the special figure winning random number value is 11101-11218 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure certain change), it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (small hit) and the small figure provided in the RAM 308 Information indicating that a small hit will be set in the hit flag storage area (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 1001 to 1218 or 11001 to 11218 in the special figure low probability state (no special figure certain change), it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of place. In addition to setting information indicating that the jackpot flag is out of place (hereinafter, “setting the jackpot flag off” in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In the storage area for the small hit flag, information indicating that there is a loss is set (hereinafter, setting the information on the loss in the storage area for 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 value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure low probability state is 1001 to 1218 ( Since the size of the numerical range is 218), the winning probability per jackpot of the special figure variation game in the low probability state is about 1/300 (= 218/65536). In addition, since the numerical range of the lottery value data per small lot in the special figure low probability state is 11101-11218 (the numerical range is 218), the winning probability per small lot of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state Is approximately 1/300 (= 218/65536).

<Special Figure Per Judgment Table / Special Figure High Probability State>
Also, for example, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), if the acquired special figure winning random value is 1001 to 184, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit) and the big hit flag is turned on Set to. Also, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 11101-11218, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (small hit) and the small hit flag is turned on Set to. On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 1001 to 3184 or 11001 to 11218 in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play and the big hit Set the flag and 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 value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure high probability state is 1001 to 184 ( Since the size of the numerical range is 2184), the winning probability for the jackpot of the special figure variation game in the high probability state is about 1/30 (= 2184/65536), which is set higher than the low probability state. . In addition, since the numerical range of the lottery value data per small lot in the special figure high probability state is 11101-11218 (the size of the numerical range is 218), the winning probability per small lot of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state Is approximately 1/300 (= 218/65536), which is set to be the same as the low probability state.

  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 provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 or the like. It may be configured. Also, in this case, for example, only lottery value data (winning probability) having the highest winning probability cannot be changed, while other lottery value data (winning probability) can be freely changed by a shop clerk or the like. You may comprise.

<Big Bonus Special Figure Determination Table>
FIG. 7A is an example of the big hit special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the determination result is a big hit. In the jackpot special figure determination table, whether or not the above-mentioned special figure hit determination result, the gaming state at the time of winning, the lottery value data, the type of the special figure stop symbol of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, and The contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, when the success / failure determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit (when the big hit flag is on), the big hit special figure determination table, the gaming state at the time of winning, and the design random number value Based on the above, a “big hit symbol determination lottery” for determining the type of the special symbol stop symbol is performed. When the jackpot flag is on, the acquired jackpot symbol lottery random value (Special Figure 1 jackpot symbol lottery random value or Special Figure 2 jackpot symbol lottery random value) is used as the symbol random number value.

  For example, in the jackpot symbol determination lottery using the jackpot special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4A, when the winning game state is a special symbol low probability normal symbol low probability state, a symbol random number value (a jackpot symbol disorder) When the numerical value) is a numerical value from 0 to 4 (the random number range is 5), the jackpot symbol 1 (special symbol A) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, and the symbol random number value (the jackpot symbol random number value) is 5 If the value is 9 (the random number range is 5), the jackpot symbol 2 (special symbol B) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, and the symbol random number value (the jackpot symbol random number value) is a numerical value (random number) of 10 to 84 If the range is 75), the jackpot symbol 3 (special symbol C) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, and the symbol random number value (the jackpot symbol random number value) is a value between 85 and 99 (the random number range is 15). In some cases, jackpot symbol 4 (special symbol D) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol.

<Big hit special figure determination table / Special figure low probability low figure state>
Next, the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot symbol 1 is stopped on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. In the big hit game that starts when displayed, the round that opens the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times, and after the big hit game ends, it shifts to the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. . Further, in the big hit game that starts when the big hit symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door of the variable winning opening 234 The round in which the member 234a is released once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state.

  Here, in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 1 as the special symbol stop symbol is 5/100, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 2 as the special symbol stop symbol is 5/100, As described above, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state is about 1/300 (= 218/65536), so the 16R jackpot is executed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The probability is about 1/3000 (= 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100 × 1/300).

  Further, in the big hit game that starts when the big win symbol 3 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door of the variable winning opening 234 The member 234a is opened 8 times for 0.1 seconds twice, and after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. Further, in the big hit game that starts when the big hit symbol 4 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door of the variable winning opening 234 Two rounds of releasing the member 234a eight times for 0.1 seconds are performed twice, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  Here, in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 3 as the special symbol stop symbol is 75/100, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 4 as the special symbol stop symbol is 15/100, As described above, since the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state is about 1/300 (= 218/65536), the 2R jackpot is executed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The probability is about 9/3000 (= 90 (= 75 + 15) / 100 × 1/300).

<Big hit special figure determination table / game state other than special figure low probability general figure low probability state>
The first special figure in a gaming state other than the low probability state of the special figure (a special high probability figure low probability state, a special high probability figure high probability state, a special low probability figure high probability state) In the jackpot game that starts when the jackpot symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the display device 212 or the second special chart display device 214, the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 29 seconds, and 16 rounds are performed. After the big hit game is over, it shifts to a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. In a game state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, in the big hit game that starts when the big hit symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, a variable prize is awarded. The round in which the door member 234a of the mouth 234 is opened once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times, and after the big hit game is finished, the state shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state.

  Here, in game states other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 1 as the special figure stop symbol is 80/100, and the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 2 as the special symbol stop symbol is 19 / As shown above, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state is about 1/30 (= 1218/65536), so the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state or special figure The probability that a 16R jackpot will be executed in the figure high probability normal figure high probability state is approximately 99/3000 (= 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100 × 1/30).

  In a game state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, in the big hit game that starts when the big hit symbol 4 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, a variable prize is awarded. The round that opens the door member 234a of the mouth 234 eight times for 0.1 seconds is performed twice, and after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  Here, in the game states other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 4 as the special figure stop symbol is 1/100, and as described above, the special figure fluctuation in the special figure high probability state Since the winning probability of the game jackpot is about 1/30 (= 1218/65536), the probability that the 2R jackpot is executed in the special figure high probability general figure low probability state or the special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state is It is about 1/3000 (= 1/100 × 1/30).

<Small hit special figure determination table>
FIG. 7B is an example of the small hit special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the determination result is a small hit. In this small hit special figure determination table, the determination result of the special figure hit determination, the lottery value data, the special figure stop symbol type of special figure 1 or special figure 2, and the contents of the small hit game are stored. Stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the small hit special figure determination table and the design random number value, when the special hit determination result is a small hit (when the small hit flag is on). Then, the “small winning symbol determination lottery” for determining the type of the special symbol stop symbol is performed. When the small hit flag is on, the acquired random number value for the small hit symbol lottery (special figure 1 small hit symbol random number value or special figure 2 small lot symbol random number value) is used as the symbol random number value. To do.

  For example, in the small hit symbol determination lottery using the small hit special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4B, the symbol random number value (small symbol value for small hits) is a numerical value of 0 to 49 (random number range is 50). In some cases, the small hit symbol 1 (special symbol E) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, and the symbol random number value (small symbol value for small hits) is a numerical value of 50 to 99 (random number range is 50). Selects the small hit symbol 2 (special symbol F) as the special symbol stop symbol.

<Outgoing special figure determination table>
FIG. 7C is an example of a special figure determination table used for determining the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the result of the determination is wrong. In this off-set special figure determination table, whether or not the above-mentioned special figure determination determination result, lottery value data, and special figure stop symbol type of special figure 1 or special figure 2 are stored in association with each other. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the lost special figure determination table and the design random number value when the determination result of the special figure determination is wrong (when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off). Then, the “exit symbol determination lottery” for determining the type of the special symbol stop symbol is performed. In addition, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the acquired random number value for the lottery symbol lottery (the special figure 1 random symbol value for the random symbol lottery or the special figure 2 random symbol value for the random symbol lottery) is used as the random number value To do.

  For example, in the off symbol determination lottery using the off symbol special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5C, when the symbol random number value (the symbol random value for loss) is a numerical value from 0 to 49 (the random number range is 50). Is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, and the special symbol is stopped when the symbol random number value (the symbol random number value for loss) is a numerical value of 50 to 99 (random number range is 50). As a symbol, select symbol 2 (special symbol H) is selected.

<Table number determination table>
FIG. 8 shows an example of the table number determination table. In the table number determination table, the above-described special figure stop symbol, the special figure fluctuation frequency, and the timer selection table are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure variation frequency and the timer selection table based on the table number determination table and the special figure stop symbol described above, and stores each information in the RAM 308. For example, when the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 1, the special symbol variation number is stored as 0 and the timer selection table is stored as table 2. When the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 2, the special symbol variation is stored. If the number of times is 100, the timer selection table is the combination of table 2 and the special figure fluctuation count is 0, the timer selection table is the combination of table 1, and the special figure stop symbol is jackpot symbol 3, 4 , The special figure fluctuation count is stored as 0 times, and the table 1 is stored as the timer selection table.

<Read-ahead table>
FIG. 9 shows an example of the special figure determination table used for prefetching. The contents of this table are the same as the special figure determination table shown in FIG.

  10A is an example of a big hit special figure determination table used at the time of prefetching, and FIG. 10B is an example of a small hit special figure determination table used at the time of prefetching. Is an example of a special chart determination table used for prefetching. Note that the contents of these tables are the same as the jackpot special figure determination tables shown in FIGS.

<Timer number determination table>
FIG. 11 shows an example of the timer number determination table. In this timer number determination table, the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol, the above-mentioned timer selection table, lottery value data divided according to the number of special figure variable games held, and timer numbers are stored in association with each other. Has been.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines a timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above special figure stop symbol, the above timer selection table, and the timer number determination random value. "Number determination lottery" is performed. For example, when the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol is off, the timer selection table is table 1, the special figure 1 variable game (or special figure 2 variable game) at the time of the timer number determination lottery is 0-2, When the acquired timer number determination random number value is 0 to 89, the timer 3 is selected as the timer number. When the acquired timer number determination random number value is 90 to 97, the timer 4 is selected as the timer number. When the acquired timer number determination random number value is 98, the timer 5 is selected as the timer number, and when the acquired timer number determination random number value is 99, the timer 6 is selected as the timer number.

  Also, for example, when the special symbol stop symbol is the jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2 and the timer selection table is the table 1 or table 2, the special symbol 1 variable game (or the special map 2 variable game at the time of the timer number determination lottery) ), When the acquired timer number determination random number value is 0 to 1, the timer 4 is selected as the timer number, and when the acquired timer number determination random number value is 2 to 33, the timer The timer 5 is selected as the number, and when the obtained random number for determining the timer number is 34 to 99, the timer 6 is selected as the timer number.

<Timer number table>
FIG. 12 shows an example of the 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, when the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery is timer 1, 2 seconds (the variation mode is a super shortened variation) is stored in the RAM 308 as the variation time, and is determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery. When the timer number is timer 5, 15 seconds (the variation mode is a shortened variation) is stored in the RAM 308 as the variation time.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, a main control unit main 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 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 has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  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. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the 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. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, 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 S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect a processing abnormality) so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present 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 S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

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

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update 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 S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set. In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this winning acceptance process, 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, Acquire and update random numbers. In step S218, special figure prefetching processing is performed (details will be described later).

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

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

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to 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 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

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

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. 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 operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

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

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a big hit flag (16R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag), a small hit flag (first small hit flag, second small hit flag), a miss flag (first miss flag, second Each of the flags is a special flag and a special figure probability variation flag. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the 16R jackpot flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 16R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure C, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is off, special figure D, when the first small hit flag is on, special figure E, when the second small hit flag is on, special figure F, and when the first off flag is on In this case, the special figure G and the second miss flag are on In such a case, the special segment 2 is controlled to be turned on / off and the special segment 2 stop display is being performed in the setting area of the RAM 308 so that each of the special symbol H forms is controlled. Set to indicate. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special symbols A to H. 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 S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

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

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

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

  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 (16 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 ordinary probability variation flag is set to ON, the number of hours and hours (for example, 100 times) is set in the time and number of times storage unit provided in the RAM 308 at the same time as the end of the jackpot game. Turn on the short time flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the 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 S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the 16R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 16R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 16R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, 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 16R 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 S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

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

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

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<Prize acceptance process>
Next, the winning acceptance process (step S217) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that a ball has been won at the first special figure starting port 230. If a win has been detected, the process proceeds to step S302 to detect a win. If not, the process proceeds to step S307. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 variable games held is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment). If yes, the process proceeds to step S303. If not, step S307 is entered. Proceed to

  In step S303, the special figure 1 winning random number value, the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number value, the special figure 1 small lot symbol random number value, the special figure 1 off symbol random number value are acquired, and the special figure 1 is added to the special figure 1 hold number storage area for storing the hold number of 1. In step S304, the numerical value acquired in step S303 is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area divided by the number of special figure 1 variable games held in the first random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. The special figure 1 winning random number value, the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number value, the special figure 1 small lot symbol random number value, and the special figure 1 off symbol random number value are updated. In step S305, information indicating the increase in the special figure hold is additionally stored in a transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 (an area for storing information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400). In step S306, transmission information is stored. As shown in FIG.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that a ball has been won at the second special figure starting port 232. If a win is detected, the process proceeds to step S308 to detect a win. If not, the process proceeds to step S314. In step S308, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 winning impossible condition is satisfied. If satisfied, the process proceeds to step S314. If not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 variable games held is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment). If yes, the process proceeds to step S310. If not, step S314 is entered. Proceed to Here, as a case where the special figure 2 winning impossible condition is satisfied, for example, there is a non-electric support state and a case where the second special figure starting port 232 is in an open state.

  In step S310, the special figure 2 winning random number value, the special figure 2 big hit symbol lottery random value, the special figure 2 small hit symbol lottery random value, the special figure 2 off symbol lottery random value are acquired, and the special figure 1 is added to the special figure 2 holding number storage area for storing the holding number of 2. In step S311, the numerical value acquired in step S310 is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area divided according to the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games in the second random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. The special figure 2 winning random number value, the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number value, the special figure 2 small hit symbol random number value, and the special figure 2 off symbol random number value are updated. In step S312, information indicating an increase in special figure hold is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and in step S313, information indicating special figure 2 is additionally stored as transmission information.

  In step S314, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228 (whether or not the ball has won the general-purpose start opening 228). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S315. Advances to step S317. In step S315, it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the customary variable game is less than a predetermined number (2 in the present embodiment). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S316, and if not, the process proceeds to step S317. move on. In step S316, information indicating an increase in special figure suspension is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above.

  In step S317, it is determined whether or not a ball has been won in the variable winning opening 234. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S318, and if not, the process ends. In step S318, information indicating that the ball has won the variable winning opening 234 is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

<Special figure look-ahead processing>
Next, the special figure prefetching process (step S218) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of special figure prefetching processing.

  In step S401, the start information stored in the above-mentioned special figure 2 start information storage area (special figure 2 winning random number value, special figure 2 big hit symbol lottery random value, special figure 2 small hit symbol random number value, special figure 2), it is determined whether or not the number of memories (such as random numbers for lottery symbol lottery) has increased (whether or not the special figure 2 variable game has been suspended). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S402. Then, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S402, referring to the increased start information and the above-described prefetching table, the special figure stop symbol of special figure 2 is acquired (prefetched). In step S403, after the special figure stop symbol of special figure 2 acquired in step S402 is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the starting information stored in the above-mentioned special figure 1 starting information storage area (special figure 1 winning random number value, special figure 1 big hit symbol random number value, special figure 1 small hit symbol random number value, special figure) It is determined whether or not the stored number of random numbers for 1 out of symbol lottery etc. has increased (whether or not the special figure 1 variable game has been suspended). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S405. The process ends. In step S405, referring to the increased start information and the above-mentioned prefetching table, the special figure stop symbol of special figure 1 is acquired (prefetched). In step S406, the special figure stop symbol of special figure 1 acquired in step S405 is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and then 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 S501 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S501. 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 S503, 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 S505. In step S505, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S507, 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 S509, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S507, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and if it is necessary to update the effect data, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S511 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S509 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S513, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S515, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S517, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S519, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S521, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S509, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S503.

  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 S601 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S701 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 S503 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S703, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S519, update processing of the effect random number value, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S513 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 S801, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S803, 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 S805. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S805, 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 S801, the CPU 404 information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S807, 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 S809, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S811, and if not, a generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S811, 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, processing 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 S901 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. 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 S903, 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 S905. In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S907, 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 S909, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S 911, 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 S913, 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 S903.

  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 S1001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S1101 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 S903 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1103 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Basic concept of the present invention>
Next, the basic concept of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure for demonstrating the basic concept of this invention.

  The “first state” shown in the figure includes, for example, the above-described special figure low-probability normal-probability low-probability state, and the “second state” includes more players than the “first state”. Advantageous states, for example, the above-mentioned special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, special figure low probability general figure high probability state, special figure high probability general figure high probability state are included.

  As described above, the probability that 2R jackpot is executed in the second state (for example, the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure high probability general figure high probability state) is about 1/3000, Since the probability that 2R jackpot is executed in the first state (for example, the special figure low probability normal chart low probability state) is about 9/3000, the first state has a 2R jackpot (16R than the second state). This is a state in which there is a high probability that a big hit that is disadvantageous than a big hit will be executed. On the other hand, the probability that 16R jackpot is executed in the second state (for example, the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure high probability general figure high probability state) is about 99/3000, whereas the first figure The probability that 16R jackpot will be executed in the state (for example, special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) is about 1/3000, so the second state executes 16R jackpot more than the first state. Probability is high.

  That is, the second state is a state in which the probability of executing the 2R big hit (the big hit with fewer balls than the 16R big hit) is lower than the first state, and the 16R big hit (2R big hit than the first state). It is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state because the probability that a big hit with a lot of balls will be executed is high.

  In addition, the “first period” in the second state shown in the figure is a period in which the special figure 2 variable game based on the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed, or the second special period than the second period. It means a period during which the special figure 2 variable game based on the figure starting port 232 is difficult to be performed. For example, in the first period, there is no special figure 2 variable game hold immediately after the big hit game, and there is a special figure 1 variable game hold, or in the second state, it is difficult for the ball to pass through the general figure starting port 228. The period, the arrangement of the hitting direction changing member 236 in the vicinity of the general figure start opening 228, the orientation of the game nail 238, etc. are bad, and it is difficult for the ball to pass through the general figure start opening 228, and the start timing of the general figure variable game is As a result of extremely few results, the period during which the special figure 2 variable game based on the second special figure starting port 232 is difficult to perform, the arrangement of the hitting direction changing member 236 in the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, the direction of the game nail 238, etc. are poor. This corresponds to a period in which it is difficult for a ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232 and the special figure 2 variable game based on the second special figure starting port 232 is difficult to perform.

  On the other hand, the “second period” in the second state is a period during which the special figure 2 variable game based on the second special figure start opening 232 is performed, or the second special figure start opening 232 than the first period. This means a period during which the special figure 2 variable game based is easy to be played. For example, the second period is a period in which the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 of the game per regular figure is repeated (electric support state, etc.), that is, the second special figure compared to the first period. For example, a period during which a ball is likely to enter the start opening 232 corresponds.

<Embodiment 2>
Next, a pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a stop symbol form of the special diagram according to the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5A described above. Moreover, FIG.20 (b) is the figure which showed the decorative design which concerns on Embodiment 2, and is a figure corresponding to the said FIG.5 (b). FIG. 20C is a diagram showing a big hit special figure determination table according to the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7A.

  In this example, instead of the special figure C (third big hit symbol) and the special figure D (fourth big hit symbol) of the first embodiment, the special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) and the special figure J ( 6th big hit symbol).

  The “Special Figure I” of the second embodiment is a 16R special jackpot symbol, which is the same as the Special Figure A (first jackpot symbol) in that it shifts to the special figure high probability common figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends. . However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure A (first big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 is opened once for 29 seconds, whereas the round is made 16 times. In the big hit game that starts when FIG. I (the fifth big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the round in which the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 0.1 seconds is different.

  In addition, “Special Figure J” in Embodiment 2 is the same as Special Figure B (second jackpot symbol) in that it is a 16R special jackpot symbol and shifts to a special figure high probability common symbol low probability state after the jackpot game ends. It is. However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure B (second big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 29 seconds, whereas the round is made 16 times. The big hit game that starts when the figure J (sixth big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed is different in that the round in which the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 0.1 second is performed 16 times.

  Also, a 16R big hit (29 seconds of opening of the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 for 29 seconds) is executed in the second state (in this example, the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state, the special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state). Is about 90/3000 (= 90 (= 75 + 15) / 100 × 1/300), while 16R big hit in the first state (in this example, the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) Since the probability that (the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 is opened for 29 seconds) is about 1/3000 (= 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100 × 1/300), the second state is the first state. This is a state in which there is a higher probability that a 16R big hit (29 seconds of opening of the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234) will be executed than in the first state, which is more advantageous to the player than in the first state.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, a pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating a stop symbol form of the special diagram according to the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5A described above. FIG. 21B is a diagram showing a decorative design according to the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5B. FIG. 20C is a diagram showing a big hit special figure determination table according to the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7A.

  In this example, instead of the special figure C (third big hit symbol) and the special figure D (fourth big hit symbol) of the first embodiment, the special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) and the special figure J ( 6th big hit symbol).

  The “special chart I” of the third embodiment is the same as the special chart A (first jackpot symbol) in that it shifts to a special chart high probability common chart high probability state after the jackpot game ends. However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure A (first big hit symbol) is stopped in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 29 seconds. In the big hit game that starts when the special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is set to 0. The difference is that two rounds are held twice for 1 second. In the big hit game that starts when the special figure A (first big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state or the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the door member of the variable winning opening 234 is displayed. Special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) in special figure high probability normal figure high probability state or special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state while 234a is opened twice for 0.1 seconds 8 times The big hit game that is started when the display is stopped is different in that a round of opening the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times.

  Further, the “special chart J” of the third embodiment is the same as the special chart B (second jackpot symbol) in that it shifts to the special chart high probability ordinary chart low probability state after the jackpot game ends. However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure B (second big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the round that opens the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 once for 29 seconds. In the big hit game that starts when the special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is set to 0. The difference is that two rounds are held twice for 1 second. In a big hit game that starts when the special figure b (second big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state or the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, the door member of the variable winning opening 234 Special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) in special figure high probability normal figure high probability state or special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state while 234a is opened twice for 0.1 seconds 8 times The big hit game that is started when the display is stopped is different in that a round of opening the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times.

  In addition, the probability that the 16R jackpot is executed in the second state (in this example, the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state, the special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state) is about 90/3000 (= 90 (= 75 + 15). ) / 100 × 1/300), the probability that the 16R jackpot will be executed in the first state (in this example, the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) is approximately 1/3000 (= 10 ( = 5 + 5) / 100 × 1/300), the second state has a higher probability of executing 16R jackpot than the first state, and is more advantageous to the player than the first state. State.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 4 will be described. FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating a stop symbol form of the special diagram according to the fourth embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5A described above. FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a big hit special figure determination table according to the fourth embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7A.

  In this example, in addition to the special figure C (third big hit symbol) and special figure D (fourth big hit symbol) of the first embodiment, the special figure I (fifth big hit symbol) and the special figure J of the third embodiment are used. (Sixth big hit symbol).

  In addition, the probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state is about 1/3000 (= 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100 × 1/300), and a special figure high probability low figure probability. The probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in the state is about 60/3000 (= 60 (= 40 + 20) / 100 × 1/30), and the probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in the special figure high probability common figure high probability state Is about 99/3000 (= 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100 × 1/30), and the probability that the 16R jackpot game is executed in the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state is about 6/3000 (= 60 (= 40 + 20) / 100 × 1/3000). That is, the second state (a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) has a higher probability that the 16R big hit game will be executed than the first state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) This is an advantageous state for the player.

  In this example, the probability that the 16R big hit game is executed in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state is set to be the highest. For example, the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state or the special figure high probability normal figure low is set. The probability in the probability state may be set highest, or the probability may be set the same in different states.

  Also, in the big hit symbol determination lottery using the big hit special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4B, when the gaming state at the time of winning is the special symbol low probability normal figure low probability state, the big hit symbol 1 which is 16R big hit The probability of selecting 2 is 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100, whereas the probability of selecting jackpot symbol 3, 4, 5, 6 that is 2R jackpot is 90 (= 40 + 10 + 35 + 5) / 100 . That is, in the first state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state), 2R jackpot is set to be more likely to win than 16R jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning is the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state or the special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state, the probability of selecting the big hit symbol 1 or 2 which is 16R big hit is 60 (= 40 + 20 ) / 100, the probability of selecting jackpot symbol 3 which is 2R jackpot is 40/100. That is, in the second state (the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state or the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state), the 16R big hit is set to be more likely to win than the 2R big hit.

  In addition, when the game state at the time of winning is the special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbol 1 or 2 which is 16R jackpot is 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100, The probability of selecting jackpot symbol 4 that is 2R jackpot is 1/100. That is, in the second state (the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state), the 16R big hit is set to be more likely to win than the 2R big hit.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 5 will be described. FIG. 23 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine gaming board according to the fifth embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG. 24A is a view showing a stop symbol form of the special figure according to the fifth embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5A. FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a big hit special figure determination table according to the fifth embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7A.

  A normal symbol display device 802, a first special figure display device 804, a second special figure display device 806, and an information display 808 are arranged at the lower right of the game area of the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment. Yes. The game area includes a general winning opening 810 in the lower left and lower right, a general start port 812 in the right center, a first special view start port 814 in the lower center, and a second special view start port in the lower right. 816, a first variable winning opening 818 directly below the first special figure starting opening 814 at the center lower side, and a second variable winning opening 820 obliquely below and to the left of the second special drawing starting opening 816 at the lower right. doing. That is, the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment in that the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment includes two first variable winning holes 818 and second variable winning holes 820.

  Further, the first variable winning opening 818 includes a door member that can be opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and a special figure variable game based on winning in the first special figure starting port 814. When the first special figure display device 804 stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The player can hit the first special figure starting port 814 disposed in the center of the gaming area (left-handed) to enable a big hit game based on winning a prize to the first special figure starting port 814 Can increase the sex.

  The second variable winning opening 820 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and a special figure variable game based on winning in the second special figure starting port 816. When the second special figure display device 806 stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The player strikes a ball toward the second special figure starting port 816 arranged in the lower right of the gaming area (performs a right hit), so that the big hit game based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 816 is performed. The possibility can be increased.

  In this example, in addition to the special figure of the first embodiment, a special figure K (seventh big hit symbol) and a special figure L (eighth big hit symbol) are provided. “Special figure K” is the same as special figure A (first big hit symbol) in that it shifts to the special figure high probability common figure high probability state after the big hit game ends. However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure A (first big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door member of the first variable winning opening 818 is opened once for 29 seconds. In the big hit game that starts when the special figure K (seventh big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, while the round is performed 16 times, the second variable prize opening 820 The difference is that the round of opening the door member once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times.

  “Special figure L” is the same as special figure B (second big hit symbol) in that it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state after the big hit game ends. However, in the big hit game that starts when the special figure B (second big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the door member of the first variable winning opening 818 is opened once for 29 seconds. In the big hit game that starts when the special figure L (eighth big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, while the round is performed 16 times, the second variable prize opening 820 The difference is that the round of opening the door member once for 29 seconds is performed 16 times.

  In addition, the probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state is about 1/3000 (= 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100 × 1/300), and a special figure high probability low figure probability. The probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in the state is about 99/3000 (= 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100 × 1/30), and the probability that a 16R jackpot game will be executed in the special figure high probability common figure high probability state Is about 99/3000 (= 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100 × 1/30), and the probability that the 16R jackpot game is executed in the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state is about 9.9 / 3000 (= 99). (= 80 + 19) / 100 × 1/3000). That is, the second state (a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) has a higher probability that the 16R big hit game will be executed than the first state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) This is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the big hit symbol determination lottery using the big hit special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 24B, when the gaming state at the time of winning is a special symbol low probability normal figure low probability state, the big hit symbol 1 which is 16R big hit The probability of selecting 2 is 10 (= 5 + 5) / 100, whereas the probability of selecting jackpot symbols 3 and 4 that are 2R jackpots is 90 (= 75 + 15) / 100. That is, in the first state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state), 2R jackpot is set to be more likely to win than 16R jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning is a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the probability of selecting the jackpot symbols 7 and 8 which is 16R jackpot is 99 (= 80 + 19) / 100 On the other hand, the probability of selecting jackpot symbol 4 that is 2R jackpot is 1/100. That is, in the second state (states other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state), the 16R big hit is set to be more easily won than the 2R big hit.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the first start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230) into which the game ball can enter and the second start into which the game ball can enter. When a predetermined success / failure determination condition that includes an area (for example, the second special figure start port 232) and the entry of a game ball into the first start area or the second start area as one of the conditions is satisfied. Win / fail judgment means (for example, special figure 1 related lottery processing, special figure 2 related, etc.) capable of performing determination (eg, per special symbol determination, big hit symbol determination lottery, small hit symbol determination lottery, off symbol determination lottery, etc.) After the lottery process) and the variation display of the symbols, the symbol mode (for example, the stop symbol mode of the special diagram shown in FIG. 5A) corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means is stopped and displayed. Symbol display means (for example, the first A special figure display device 212, a second special figure display device 214), a first state in which the advantage is the first advantage (for example, a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state), and the first advantage A second state that is a second advantage that is more advantageous than a degree (for example, special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state, special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state, special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state) State transition means (for example, special figure 1 state update process, special figure 2 state update process) capable of making a transition to any of a plurality of states, and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter (for example, Variable winning means that can be changed between a state in which the door member 234a is opened) and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter (for example, a state in which the door member 234a is closed) (for example, a variable prize opening 234) , And the symbol display means is characterized by the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means. In the case of the determination result (for example, big hit, small hit), it is possible to stop and display a specific symbol aspect (for example, the special symbol AF shown in FIG. 5A). After the specific symbol form is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, it is configured to start a jackpot for opening the variable winning means in the open state. The first jackpot (for example, (8 times × 0.1 s) 2R jackpot, (1 time × 0.1 s) 16R that can be in the open state for a time (eg, 0.1 second) as a limit. Jackpot) and a second jackpot (e.g., (1 time x 1)) that allows the variable winning means to be in the open state for a second time (e.g., 29 seconds) longer than the first time. 29s) 16R jackpot), and in the first state, the first Of the big hits based on the entry of game balls into the starting area, the first big hit is easier to start than the second big hit, and the state transition means is configured to reduce the big hit started in the first state. When finished, the first state can be shifted to the second state. In the second state, the symbol variation display based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting area is performed. No first period (for example, a period in which there is no special figure 2 variable game hold immediately after the big hit game and there is a special figure 1 variable game hold, or a period in which the ball is difficult to pass through the general figure starting port 228 in the second state. In addition, the arrangement of the hitting ball direction changing member 236 in the vicinity of the general figure starting port 228, the orientation of the game nail 238, etc. are bad, and it is difficult for the ball to pass through the general figure starting port 228. As a result, the special figure 2 variation based on the second special figure starting port 232 It is difficult for the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232 because the technique is difficult to perform, the arrangement of the hitting direction changing member 236 in the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, the direction of the game nail 238, etc. In the second special figure starting port 232, a special figure 2 variable game is difficult to be performed) and the symbol is displayed based on the game ball entering the second starting area. A period (for example, a period in which the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 of the jackpot game is repeated (electric support state, etc.), that is, a ball is in the second special figure starting port 232 compared to the first period. In the second period, the first big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting area can be started, and the second state During at least the first period of time, the progress of the game ball to the first starting area Among the jackpot based on the first likely the second jackpot is started than big hit, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, although the second state is more advantageous than the first state, the first period does not change based on the winning in the second starting area, so the winning in the first starting area is not performed. If you are able to improve the fun of the game because winning the first starting area is likely to start the second jackpot, but you have to hit a big hit with the fluctuation based on the inefficiency and disadvantageous to the player There is. In addition, the game store may be able to obtain profits by reducing the number of possession balls by causing the player to play an inefficient game during the first period. In addition, there are cases where the player can play a clear game for each state and improve the interest of the game. Further, even in the second state, it is easy to win the second jackpot in FIG. 1, and it may be possible to prevent the player from being awakened in the second state.

  In addition, when the specific success / failure determination result is derived, the probability (for example, about 9/3000) that the second big hit of the big hits starts in the second state is the first It may be higher than the probability (for example, about 1/3000) that the second jackpot of the jackpot is started during a state.

  With such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved. Since the appearance rate of the second jackpot is made different for each state, the player can play a clear game for each state, and can improve the interest of the game. Further, the player may be able to predict the state of winning the big hit depending on whether or not the big hit is the second big hit.

  In the first state, the probability that the first jackpot is started (for example, 90/100) is higher than the probability that the second jackpot is started (for example, 10/100). In the second state, the probability that the second jackpot is started (for example, 99/100) may be higher than the probability that the first jackpot is started (for example, 1/100).

  With such a configuration, the player can play a clear game for each state, and may improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the specific symbol mode includes a first symbol mode corresponding to the first jackpot (for example, the special symbol C and D stop symbol mode shown in FIG. 5A) and the second jackpot. A corresponding second symbol aspect (for example, the special symbol A and B stop symbol aspect shown in FIG. 5A), and after the first symbol aspect is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The first jackpot is configured to start, and the second jackpot is configured to start after the second symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The probability that the second symbol aspect is displayed on the symbol display means in the second state may be higher than the probability that the second symbol aspect is displayed on the symbol display means in the first state. .

  With such a configuration, the appearance rate of the second symbol aspect corresponding to the second jackpot is made different for each state, so that the player can play a clear game for each state, and the game There are cases where interest can be improved.

  The configuration of the gaming table according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the above-described embodiment. For example, the open state in which the game ball easily enters the second start area and the game ball is difficult to enter. Movable means capable of changing to a closed state, and the second state is such that the movable means is more easily changed to the open state than the first state as the second advantage. May be.

  Further, the second state may be easier to win the jackpot than the first state, may be harder to win a specific jackpot of the jackpot than the first state, It may be harder to win the first jackpot than in the first state. In addition, the transition from the first state to the second state with a big hit may be made, and the hold that occurred during the first state may be determined during the second state with the big hit, The start probability of the second jackpot in the second state may be the same in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  In addition, the variable winning means includes a first variable winning means and a second variable winning means, and in the first state, the probability of starting a jackpot that makes the first variable winning means open. Is higher than the probability of starting the big win that sets the second variable winning means to the open state, and in the second state, the probability that the big win that sets the second variable winning means to the open state is started. May be higher than the probability that a jackpot for starting the first variable winning means is in the open state. With such a configuration, the player may be able to predict the state of winning the big hit according to the opened attacker.

  Further, the second variable winning means may be easier to open in the second state, and the opening of the second variable winning means may be larger than that of the first variable winning means. With such a configuration, the advantages of the second state and the first state may be clarified in some cases.

  In addition, the first jackpot and the second jackpot may have the same number of rounds and different total opening times, and a long continuous notice is possible if prefetching is performed with fluctuations in the winning order. The variation time may be determined based on the total number of the number and the number of reservations in FIG. 2, and a relatively short variation time may be selected as the number of reservations increases. The first state and the second state may have the same appearance (background effect).

  Further, the appearance rate of the second jackpot based on the special figure 2 may be the same in the first state and the second state, and the start probability of the second jackpot in the first state is the special probability. Special figure 2 may be higher than FIG. 1 (the value of fluctuation of special figure 2 in the first state may be increased). In addition, special figure 2 priority fluctuations may be used, and only special figure 1 out of special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be a small hit.

  Moreover, although the example provided with two special figure display apparatuses of the 1st special figure display apparatus 212 and the 2nd special figure display apparatus 214 was shown, it is good also as a structure provided only with any one special figure display apparatus. When one of the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 232 is won (for example, the second special figure starting port 232), one of the special figure display devices (for example, The first special figure display device 212) may display the special figure in a variable manner.

  In addition, although a common lottery table is used for the special figure 1 variable game and the special figure 2 variable game, different lottery tables may be used. For example, the symbol selection rate of the special figure 2 in the first state It may be set to be the same as the symbol selection rate of the special figure 2 in the state. With such a configuration, even in the first state, which is disadvantageous than the second state, the expectation of winning a prize at the second special figure starting port 232 may be increased, and the interest of the player may be improved.

  In the present invention, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be suitable for an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, or the like.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming 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.

  Further, 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 what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  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 200 Game board 208 Decorative symbol display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 226 General winning opening 228 Universal drawing starting port 230 1st special drawing starting port 232 2nd special drawing starting port 234 Variable winning a prize Mouth 400 First sub-control unit 500 Second sub-control unit

Claims (4)

A first start area where game balls can enter,
A second starting area where game balls can enter;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the game is correct when a predetermined condition for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first start area or the second start area as one of the conditions is satisfied;
A symbol display means capable of stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to a result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after performing the variable display of the symbols;
A state in any one of a plurality of states including a first state in which the advantage is the first advantage and a second state in which the second advantage is more advantageous than the first advantage. A state transition means capable of transition;
Variable winning means that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot easily enter,
The symbol display means is capable of stopping and displaying a specific symbol aspect when the result of the validity determination by the validity determination means is a specific success / failure determination result,
After the specific symbol form is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the jackpot to start the variable winning means in the open state is started,
The jackpot includes a first jackpot that allows the variable winning means to be in the open state for a first time limit, and a variable jackpot means for a second time longer than the first time. A second jackpot that can be in the open state as
In the first state, out of the big hits based on the game balls entering the first starting area, the first big hit is more easily started than the second big hit,
The state transition means can transition the first state to the second state when the jackpot started at the time of the first state ends.
The second state is based on a first period in which the symbol variation display based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting area is not performed and the entry of the game ball into the second starting area And a second period during which the symbol variation display is performed,
In the second period, the first jackpot based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting area can be started,
In at least the first period of the second state, the second jackpot is started more than the first jackpot among the jackpots based on the game balls entering the first starting area. easy,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
When the specific success / failure determination result is derived, the probability that the second jackpot of the jackpot is started in the second state is the second probability of the jackpot in the first state. Higher than the probability that a big hit of
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
In the first state, the probability that the first jackpot is started is higher than the probability that the second jackpot is started,
In the second state, the probability that the second jackpot is started is higher than the probability that the first jackpot is started.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The specific symbol aspect includes a first symbol aspect corresponding to the first jackpot and a second symbol aspect corresponding to the second jackpot,
The first jackpot is configured to start after the first symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
The second jackpot is configured to start after the second symbol form is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
The probability that the second symbol aspect is displayed on the symbol display means in the second state is higher than the probability that the second symbol aspect is displayed on the symbol display means in the first state.
A game stand characterized by that.