JP2014166579A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game, in a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (a pachinko machine) or a rotary drum game machine (a slot machine).SOLUTION: A game machine includes notification means (e.g. a notification control mechanism performing notification by use of one or more performance means) capable of executing at least notification of game information related to a game (e.g. information about a holding number, right-shooting information). The notification means can execute the notification of the game information in three or more parts to the game information of the same kind (e.g. when the game information is the notification of the holding number, the holding number is notified in three parts in total of a decoration symbol display device 208 and board face lamps 224a, 224b together with the notification of the holding number by a special symbol 1 holding lamp 218. The notification of the holding number by a sub liquid crystal display device, the notification of the holding number in the three or more parts within a performance display region 208d of the decoration symbol display device 208, a combination between them, or the like).

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning cylinder game machine (slot machine), or an enclosed game machine.

A conventional game stand is known that performs two notifications for one piece of game information. The purpose is to improve the interest by performing the performance using one of the notifications.
In addition, in the conventional gaming table, there is a gaming table provided with operation means that allows a player.
In addition, a conventional game machine has been proposed that includes various directing means in order to improve the fun of the game. In the image display means, the image display suggesting the effect means is being performed.

JP 2008-200302 A

However, in the game stand that performs two notifications for one game information, one notification merely notifies the game information, so that the notification is not necessarily performed only by the other notification. It is hard to say that it contributes to.
In addition, a game stand equipped with operation means that a player can operate is intended to improve the interest of the game by allowing the player to operate the operation means, but it is difficult for the player to know the actual number of operations. In some cases, it is difficult to say that the game is effectively improved.
In addition, in the game stand where the image display suggesting the effect means is performed in the image display means, the image display itself only displays so as to be able to assume the effect means. Is happening.

  The objective of this invention is providing the game stand which can improve the interest of a game.

The above purpose is
Operation means provided at least in a position where the player can operate;
Production means capable of executing at least multiple types of production,
Display means capable of displaying at least the first display;
A game machine equipped with
The first display includes at least a display related to the operation means,
The display means is means capable of displaying at least the first display which is a first number,
The first number is a number of two or more,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a first effect,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a second effect,
The first effect can be executed at least by the operation means being operated once,
The second effect can be executed at least by the operation means being operated the number of times equal to the first number,
The second effect is an effect related to at least the first effect.
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) is 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the first sub control unit image processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is 2nd. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows the judgment table stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows an example of the judgment table used at the time of high probability, (B) has shown an example of the determination table used at the time of low probability. It is a figure which shows the special figure determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows an example of the special figure 1 determination table, (b ) Shows an example of the special figure 2 determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation display time determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation display time determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance change lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold display of the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the hold display mode without a change, (b) is the hold display of hold A The mode is shown, and (c) shows the hold display mode of the hold B. It is a figure which shows an example of the board surface lamp pre-reading lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice lottery table 1 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice lottery table 2 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice lottery table 3 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the character image of the alerting | reporting notification of the success / failure determination result before the reach | attainment of the special figure variable game currently performed in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) is "Character A" The character image of “Panda” is shown, (b) shows the character image of “Sabohani” as “Character B”, and (c) shows the character image of “Princess” as “Character C”. ing. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice lottery table 4 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the chance button of the alerting | reporting alert | report displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in the special figure variable game in execution in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the button aspect of the chance button 136 in the special figure variable game in execution in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice lottery table 5 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the character image of the alerting | reporting notification of the success / failure determination result after the reach | attainment of the special figure variable game currently performed in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) is "Character D" The character image of “爺” is shown, (b) shows the character image of “Boxer” as “Character E”, and (c) shows the character image of “Nobunaga” as “Character F”. ing. It is an example of the flowchart (the 1) which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process in the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the flowchart (the 2) which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process in the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part prefetch notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part prefetch notice execution process at the time of the start of the special figure variable game in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the flowchart which shows the flow of the normal notice lottery process in the 1st sub control part at the time of a special figure variable game in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 3 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game production in the pachinko machine 100 by Example 4 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is FIG. (1) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (3) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (4) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (5) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (6) explaining the game effect in the pachinko machine 100 by the modification of one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the game machine by the modification of one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the 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 inside of the front frame door 106 can be opened. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member 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 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

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

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

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 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 outer rail 202 extends from the top of the effect device 206 to the right, and a game ball can fly to the game area 124 on the right side of the game board 200 through the space between the upper portion of the effect device 206 and the outer rail 202. ing. In other words, the game area 124 has a first flow path on the left side of the effect device 206 as a decoration member as a path for the fired game ball to flow down, and a decoration member as a path for the fired game ball to flow down. And a second flow path on the right side. Hereinafter, hitting a game ball on the first downstream path may be referred to as “left-handed”, and hitting a game ball on the second downstream path may be referred to as “right-handed”.

  The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially 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 normal symbol. A holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, and a second special symbol holding lamp 220 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the panel lamp 224, and details will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

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

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in 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 special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, four).

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

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (wins in the general winning holes 226). In this case, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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 game island side. In the present embodiment, a game ball is a ball that is paid out to a player as a consideration for winning (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “prize ball”), and a ball that is lent to a player (hereinafter referred to as “lending ball”). Is included).

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right 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 a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

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

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one is provided below the general drawing starting port 228. It can also be said that the special figure 2 starting port 232 is disposed in the electric chew. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. Since the normal start port 228 and the special view 2 start port 232 below the normal start port 228 are in the second downstream flow path on the right side with the effect device 206 in between, the first start flow path on the left side with the effect device 206 in between. The game ball does not pass through the normal start port 228 or enter the special view start port 232. In addition, since the special figure 1 starting port 230 is in the first flow path on the left side with the effect device 206 in between, the game ball that has advanced to the second flow path on the right side with the effect device 206 in between is shown in FIG. There is no entry into the starting port 230.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the game board 200 between the special figure 1 starting opening 230 and the special figure 2 starting opening 232. . The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 win the special figure variable game. Is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (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 has entered the variable prize 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, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  In FIG. 1, a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in a substantially straight line at an interval narrower than the diameter of the game ball in the region from the starting port 230 to the left end of the variable winning port 234. For this reason, at the time of a big hit, the player hits the right side (how to hit the game ball through the space between the upper part of the production device 206 and the outer rail 202 to the game area 124 on the right side of the game board 200), and plays the game on the second downstream path. If the ball does not fly, the configuration is such that the game ball does not win the variable winning opening 234.

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

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the stage device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and four floral patterns are vertically moved in the area of the board lamp 224 where the game ball cannot roll. A board surface lamp 224b is arranged, and a board lamp 224a composed of a plurality of (10 in this example) circular lamps arranged along the outer rail 202 on which the game ball can roll is arranged on the right side of the board.

  The board lamp 224a is turned on or blinks in a predetermined right-handed-informing lighting pattern when making a right-to-right notification. When the lighting pattern for right-handed notification is used, for example, right-handed notification is performed by sequentially changing the light emission luminance of the ten circular lamps from the upper side to the lower side, or a group of two or three adjacent lamps. The light emission brightness of the lamp group is made different from the brightness of the remaining circular lamp group, and gradation control is performed so that the group of circular lamp groups sequentially move from the upper side to the lower side. It is possible to perform a right-handed notification that allows the user to visually recognize it as it flows down.

  In addition, the panel lamp 224a can be lit or blinked in a predetermined pre-reading notice notification lighting pattern when performing the pre-reading notice notification. For example, in the case of a normal performance, which is a lighting mode in which odd and even numbers of 10 circular lamps are alternately lit, in the pre-reading notice, a lighting mode in which all 10 circular lamps are lit is used. A lighting pattern different from normal performance or right-handed notification can be used.

  The board lamp 224b is turned on and blinks in a predetermined right-handed notification lighting pattern when notification for urging right-handed is performed. When using the lighting pattern for right-handed notification, for example, the right-handed notification is performed by sequentially changing the light emission luminance of the four petal lamps from the upper side to the lower side so that the petals flow down along the right-handed direction. It is possible to perform a right-handed notification to be visually recognized.

In addition, the panel lamp 224b can be lit or blinked in a predetermined pre-reading notice notification lighting pattern when performing the pre-reading notice notification. For example, in the normal performance, when the odd number and the even number of the four petal-shaped lamps are alternately lit, in the pre-reading notice, the number of reserved petals lamps are lit in order from the bottom. For the petal lamp corresponding to the hold related to the prefetch notification, a lighting pattern for lighting in a specific emission color can be used while performing notification.
The panel lamp 224 is configured to be able to execute a predetermined normal lighting effect when not making a right-handed notification or a prefetch notice.

  In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the panel lamp 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 or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  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.

  On the lower right side of the game board 200, a state notification lamp 222 is provided. The status notification lamp 222 includes four lamps (for example, LEDs) arranged in a straight line in the horizontal direction. Each lamp of the status notification lamp 222 functions in order from the left as a right-handed lamp, a big hit medium lamp, a non-electric support lamp, and an electric support lamp. The right-handed lamp is turned on when the player should make a right-handed light and turned off otherwise. The jackpot light is turned on during the jackpot game and is turned off otherwise. The non-electric support lamp is turned on during the non-electric support state, and is turned off otherwise. The electric support lamp is turned on during the electric support state and is turned off otherwise.

  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 are configured. Yes.

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

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, 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 special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 reservation lamp 220, a state notification lamp 222, etc. ) For controlling display, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing predetermined movable members, for example, the blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. The drive circuit 334 is connected.

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

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) 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 has a voltage value of the power source. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, 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, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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. The pachinko machine 100 is not limited to one-way communication from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. It may be configured such that signals such as commands can be transmitted in both directions.

  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, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are 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 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 the panel lamp 224), and the like. A driving circuit 432 for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, A sensor circuit 428 for outputting a detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effects data, image data stored in the ROM 406 based on signals from the CPU 404, etc. To read the work area of VRAM 436 And it generates a display image by use to display an image on the decorative pattern display apparatus 208 VDP434 and (Video Display Processor), is connected to. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  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 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 502 controls the ROM 506 storing the control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like, and the game board lamp 532. Between the game board lamp drive circuit 530, the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, and between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 And a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication.

  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 off. , 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.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a 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 special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present embodiment) elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, When the variation time determined before the start of the variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special illustration 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation display in the present embodiment, 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 display. As will be described later, the symbol variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 5 (a), the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R 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 a special figure variable game that is started after the jackpot game ends, and the difference in probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot). 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, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state. When the special figure E or the special figure F is stopped and displayed in the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, the electric support state is maintained. Further, when the special figure E or special figure F is stopped and displayed in the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state, 100 electric support is given again.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the big hit without 2R electric support. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss in the determination of success / failure, and then, based on the result of the determination of success / failure, It is configured to determine which of “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” is to be stopped and displayed on Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 display devices 212 and 214 after the symbol variation display. For this reason, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the symbol variation display, so that the number of rounds of the big hit game and the profit state after the big hit game (for example, the special figure certain change state) The presence / absence of the power supply and the presence / absence of the electric support state are automatically determined. However, the pachinko machine 100 is not limited to this. For example, apart from the determination of the stop symbol, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the profit state after the big hit game may be determined by lottery. The pachinko machine 100, for example, automatically determines the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the stop symbol is determined, whereas the pachinko machine 100 automatically determines the profit state after the jackpot game by lottery. The profit status may be appropriately associated.

  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 special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, 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. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 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 of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal 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 the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

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

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

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a game store clerk or the like operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there has been an operation). It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (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 failure is read out 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 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a random number value for determining a special figure for winning time used for a lottery to determine a stop symbol in special figure variable games is generated. The initial value generating random number counter for generating the initial value of the winning special figure determining random number counter (hereinafter referred to as “initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter”). ). Also, an initial value generation random number counter for generating an initial value of a universal winning random number counter for generating a normal winning random number for use in determining whether or not a normal floating game is successful (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding to the normal winning random counter”). "Initial value generation random number counter"). For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the random number value for determining the special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, the value is stored from the initial value generating random number counter storage area corresponding to the random number counter for determining the special figure for winning hour provided in the RAM 308. Acquire, add 1 to the acquired value, and store in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the usual winning random number counter is updated in the same manner. Note that the initial value generating random number counters corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the common winning random number counter are 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.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this 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 following step S201, the WDT is set so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

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

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. 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 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). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. 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 following step S205 and in step S209 subsequent thereto, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process in step S207, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the universal winning random number counter respectively performed in step S115 is updated. In the basic random number update process in step S209, the winning special figure determining random number counter and the regular winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as random numbers for determining a special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, a random number counter for determining a special figure for hitting provided in the RAM 308 in order to generate a random number for determining a special figure for hitting hours Is obtained, and 1 is added to the obtained value, which is then stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit special figure. At this time, if the result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit time special figure. In addition, when it is determined as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter makes a round, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter Is set in the random counter for determining the special figure for winning hour. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for hitting special figure determination that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 99, 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 determining the winning hour figure, and The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to set the figure-determining random number counter and to determine that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter has made one round next. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the winning special figure determining random number counter has made one round next, an initial value for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round A storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The hit special figure determining random number counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2 or the same. The counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, a special figure variation time determination random number counter for generating a special figure variation time determination random number value for determining a symbol variation time in the special figure variation game is updated. In addition, a random number counter for determining a normal figure change time for generating a random value for determining a normal figure change time for determining a symbol change time in the normal figure change game is updated.

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

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

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

  If there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the full number is 4), the random number value generation circuit (Hard Random Number Circuit) A random number value for hit determination generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the starting port 230 of the special figure 1 of 318 is obtained and provided in the RAM 308. The hit special figure determining random value is obtained from the hit special figure determining random number counter and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 1 random number value for determining hit and random number value for determining special figure for winning hour (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 random value group" or "special figure 1 start information") Are stored for the same number as the number of reserved special figure 1 stored in the special figure 1 reserved number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of a set of special figure 1 random values having the highest holding order (the first and most recently stored) is stored. In addition to being erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value set data is processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the reserved number 4 is full), the random value generation circuit A random number value for hit determination generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 of the special figure 2 of 318 is acquired, and the hit time special feature provided in the RAM 308 is acquired. The random number value for hit special figure determination is acquired from the random number counter for figure determination and is stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random number value for determining hit and random number value for determining special figure for winning time (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 random value group" or "special figure 2 start information") Are stored for the same number as the number of reserved special figure 2 stored in the special figure 2 reserved number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a winning determination is made and the winning combination is made, ON is set to the common winning flag provided in the RAM 308. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. 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.

  In step S224 following step S223, special figure prefetching processing is performed. In the special figure prefetching process, when there is a prize at the special figure 1 starting slot 230 or the special figure 2 starting slot 232, the start information related to the holding increased due to the winning is prefetched, and the result of the special figure variable game relating to the holding is determined. The stop symbol and the variation time based on are determined in advance prior to the determination of success / failure in the special drawing related lottery process. The flow of the special figure prefetching process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

  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 plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed according to the special figure 2 state.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the turning on / off of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). Further, 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 transmission information storage area described above, and then the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit 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, 15R 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 big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I is turned on and the special figure J is turned on when the special flag I is turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the second off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, 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, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (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) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, 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 fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state 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 in the normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The game state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric chew extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases. 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 place, the out-of-game 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. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. 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 special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value pair is obtained from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. With reference to the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b) with respect to the random number value for hit determination in the set of special figure 2 random values, the big hit or the small hit is determined. Or whether it is off. Next, when the determination result is a big hit or a small hit, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure determining random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area obtained as shown in FIG. With reference to the table for determination in FIG. 2, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of the special diagram 2 is determined. As will be described in detail later, if the result of the determination is wrong, a random symbol value for determining a missing symbol is separately obtained, and the random number value is stopped with reference to the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. Determine the design.

  After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  The special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is the same as the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) except that the special figure 1 determination table shown in FIG. Omitted.

  In step S233 following step S231, 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, basic command, symbol variation start command, prefetch result information command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type of command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes 15R jackpot flag and 2R jackpot flag values stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, special chart probability variation flag values, and special chart related items. Including the special figure variation time selected in the lottery process, and in the case of a symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, etc. In the case of a command, the value of a special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of a special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  The prefetch result information command includes prefetch result information (preliminarily determined stop symbol and variable time information) stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the command data, and the number of the prefetched stop symbols. Is included in the number-of-holds information indicating whether or not it corresponds. The prefetch result information and the hold number information in the prefetch result information command may include only an increment, or may include prefetch result information and hold number information for all holds.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R 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 special figure variation time selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game, etc. that are on hold is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increasing 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 is set in the command data. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

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

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

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

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update 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 S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step S303 following step S301, 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 S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, 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 S309 after step S307, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S311 following step S309, if pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S313 following step S311, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315 following step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317 following step S315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319 following step S317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S321 following step S319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. .

  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 S401 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 S501 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 S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 subsequent to step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of random numbers for other effects, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 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 S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step S605, 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 S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607 following step S605, 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 S609 following step S607, 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 S611. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S611, 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.

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. 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 S703 subsequent to step S701, 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 S705. . In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S707 following step S705, 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 S709 subsequent to step S707, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S711 following step S709, 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, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S713 following step S711, 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 S703.

  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 S801 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 S901 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 S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, a special figure variation game or the like in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the validity determination table used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The data table shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are the pass / fail judgment processing of special figure 2 or special figure 1 in special figure 2 or special figure 1 related lottery process (steps S229 and S231) of the main control unit timer interrupt process. An example of the use determination table used is shown. FIG. 10A shows a table used during the special figure high probability, and FIG. 10B shows a table used during the special figure low probability.

  In the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, items of “special figure probability” in the first column from the left, “random number range” in the second column, and “result of success / failure” in the third column It consists of The “high probability” in the “special figure probability” in the first column shown in FIG. 10A indicates that the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure high probability state. The “random number range” in the second column indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired hit determination random number value. The “random number range” is divided into four values: a numerical value 0 to 10,000, a numerical value 10001 to 11638, a numerical value 11639 to 11940, and a numerical value 11941 to 65535. In the third column, the “result of success / failure” is assigned “high probability”, “0” to 10000, “loss” corresponding to the values 11941 to 65535, “hits” corresponding to the values 10001 to 11638, “Small hit” is assigned corresponding to the numerical values 11639 to 11940.

  “Low probability” in the “special figure probability” in the first column shown in FIG. 10B indicates that the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure low probability state. The “random number range” in the second column indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired hit determination random number value. The “random number range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 10000, a numerical value 10001 to 10162, a numerical value 10163 to 10464, and a numerical value 10465 to 65535. In the third column, the “result of success / failure” is assigned “low probability”, “0” to 10000, “loss” corresponding to the values 10465 to 65535, “hits” corresponding to the values 10001 to 10162, “Small hit” is assigned corresponding to the numerical values 10163 to 10464.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the acquired winning judgment to determine whether the result of the floating game shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is a winning (winning) or a wrong winning (missing). Whether or not the random number is determined is determined by referring to the determination table. For example, if the gaming state at the time of winning / failing determination is a special figure high probability state, the basic circuit 302 reads out the winning probability high probability table shown in FIG. In the case of the low-probability state, the validity determination low-probability table shown in FIG. 10B is read from the ROM 306 and referred to.

  FIG. 11 shows a special figure determination table used for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed after completion of symbol variation. FIG. 11A shows a special figure 1 determination table, and FIG. 11B shows a special figure 2 determination table. The special figure 1 determination table shown in FIG. 11 (a) and the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. 11 (b) are shown in the left column of “result of judgment”, “design random number range”, “stop design”. It consists of items. The “win / fail judgment result” in the left column is divided into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of line”. “Big hit” indicates a case where it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the success / failure determination using the special figure success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10A or FIG. As a result of the success / failure determination using the determination table, it shows a case where it is determined as “small hit”, and “out” indicates a case where it is determined as “out of” as a result of the determination of success / failure using the special figure determination table. Show.

  The item “design random number range” in the middle column of the table shown in FIG. 11A indicates the numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for hit 1 or the random number value for determining the off symbol. Yes. The “design random number range” corresponds to the item “big hit” in the left column “result determination result”, the numerical value 0-49, the numerical value 50-69, the numerical value 70-77, the numerical value 78-83, the numerical value 84-91 and It is divided into six values of 92 to 99, and is divided into two values of 0 to 49 and 50 to 99 corresponding to “small hit”, and values of 0 to 49 and values corresponding to “out” It is divided into two of 50-99.

  The item “stop symbol” in the right column of the table shown in FIG. 11A represents a stop symbol in the special figure 1 variable game. “Stop symbol” corresponds to “special symbol A” corresponding to the value “0” to “49” and “special symbol B” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 69, and “special symbol B” corresponding to the numerical value 70 to 77. "Special figure C", "Special figure D" corresponding to numerical values 78-83, "Special figure E" corresponding to numerical values 84-91, and "Special figure F" corresponding to numerical values 92-99 Each design aspect is assigned. In addition, the “stop symbol” has “stop symbol” and the range of the symbol random number is “special diagram G” corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 49, and “special symbol H” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 99. Each is assigned. Furthermore, the “stop symbol” has “stop” and the symbol random number ranges from “0” to “49” in the “random symbol” range. Assigned.

  As described above, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure” on the Special Figure 1 display device 212 when the determination result based on the ball entering the Special Figure 1 starting port 230 is a big hit. Which stop symbol mode of “F” is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 1 determination table with respect to the acquired random number for special figure determination for winning hour.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “special figure G” and “special figure H” on the special figure 1 display device 212 when the determination result based on entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 is a small hit. Which stop symbol form of “” is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 1 determination table with respect to the acquired random number for special figure determination for winning hour.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 causes the special figure 1 display device 212 to stop any of the special figure I and special figure J when the determination result based on the winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 is out of place. Whether the mode is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 1 determination table with respect to the acquired random symbol value for determining the lost symbol. Note that the random symbol value for losing symbol determination is acquired from the random symbol counter for losing symbol determination provided in the RAM 308 when determining the symbol for stopping detachment.

  The item “design random number range” in the middle column of the table shown in FIG. 11B indicates the numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for hit 2 or the random number value for determining the off symbol. Yes. The “design random number range” is divided into two values of 0 to 65 and 66 to 99 corresponding to the item “big hit” in the left column “result of determination”, and corresponds to “small hit”. It is divided into two values, 0 to 49 and 50 to 99, and is divided into two values, 0 to 49 and 50 to 99, corresponding to “out”.

  The item “stop symbol” in the right column of the table shown in FIG. 11B represents a stop symbol in the special figure 2 variable game. “Stop symbol” is assigned “stop symbol” of “special symbol A” corresponding to the value “0” to “65” and “special symbol B” corresponding to the value 66 to 99, respectively. ing. In addition, the “stop symbol” has “stop symbol” and the range of the symbol random number is “special diagram G” corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 49, and “special symbol H” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 99. Each is assigned. Furthermore, the “stop symbol” has “stop” and the symbol random number ranges from “0” to “49” in the “random symbol” range. Assigned.

  In this way, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure” on the Special Figure 2 display device 214 when the success / failure determination result based on the entrance to the Special Figure 2 starting port 232 is a big hit. Which stop symbol aspect of “B” is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 2 determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for winning hour. Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the random number value in the “design random number range” when the “win / fail judgment result” is “big hit” is “stop figure” is “special figure A” or “special figure”. “B” only. For this reason, in the special figure 2 variable game, the stop symbol in the case where the determination result is a big hit is determined as one of "Special Figure A" or "Special Figure B", and "Special Figure C" to "Special Figure" “F” is not selected. Therefore, the jackpot game of the special figure 2 variable game is set to be advantageous to the player as compared to the big hit game of the special figure 1 variable game.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays “special figure G” and “special figure H” on the special figure 2 display device 214 when the determination result based on the ball entering the special figure 2 starting port 232 is a small hit. Which stop symbol form of “” is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 2 determination table with respect to the obtained random number value for determining the special figure for winning hour.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 causes the special figure 2 display device 214 to display either the special figure I or the special figure J stop symbol when the result of the determination based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is out of place. Whether the mode is to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the special figure 2 special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random symbol value for determining the off symbol. Note that the random symbol value for losing symbol determination is acquired from the random symbol counter for losing symbol determination provided in the RAM 308 when determining the symbol for stopping detachment.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation display time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation display in the special figure 1 fluctuation game. The special figure 1 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure 1 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “table”, “random number selection range”, “variable time” and “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” from the left column. It consists of five items.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined using the special figure 1 determination table of FIG. 11A, and “special symbol A / special symbol B (common with or without electric support)”, "Special Figure C-Special Figure H (Common with / without Electric Support)", "Special Figure I / Special Figure J (No Electric Support: Hold 3)", and "Special Figure I / Special Figure J (No Electric Support: Reserved) 0 to 2, or with electric support: reserved 0 to 3) ". When the “stop symbol” is “special chart A / special chart B”, whether or not the game state at the time of variable time determination is the electric support state (presence / absence of electric support) and the number of special figure 1 variable games held First, the table “1” is selected. When “stop symbol” is “special chart C to special chart H”, the table “2” is selected regardless of the presence / absence of the electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspension of the special diagram 1 variation game.

  When “Stop Symbol” is “Special Figure I / Special Figure J”, the table “3” or the table “4” is selected according to the presence / absence of electric support when the variable time is determined and the number of special figure 1 variable games held. It has come to be. If the special symbol I or J is determined as the stop symbol, there is no electric support and the number of special figure 1 variable games held is 3, the table “3” is selected and there is no electric support and the hold When the number is 0 to 2 or when there is electric support and the number of reservations is 0 to 3, the table “4” is selected.

  “Random number selection range” on the right side of the “table” in the figure indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number value for determining the special figure fluctuation time. The random number value for determining the special figure variation time is acquired, for example, at the same time as the acquisition of the start information of FIG. It has become. In the table “1”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “2”, the “random number selection range” is divided into one of all numerical values 0 to 65535. In the table “3”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 65000, a numerical value 65001 to 65400, a numerical value 65401 to 65500, and a numerical value 65501 to 65535. In the table “4”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

  “Variation time” on the right side of the “Random number selection range” indicates the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game. The “variable time” is “15000 ms” corresponding to the table “1” and the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 1000, “45000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 1001 to 20000, and “65000 ms corresponding to the numerical values 20001 to 65535. "Is assigned to each. In addition, “12000 ms” is assigned to the “variation time” corresponding to the table “2” and the random number selection range corresponding to all numerical values 0 to 65535. The “variation time” corresponds to the table “3”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 65000, “3000 ms”, the numerical values 65001 to 65400, “10000 ms”, and the numerical values 65401 to 65500. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are assigned to the numerical values 65501 to 65535, respectively. Further, the “variation time” corresponds to the table “4”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 50000, “8000 ms”, the numerical values 50001 to 60000 corresponding to “10000 ms”, and the numerical values 60001 to 65000. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are respectively assigned to the numerical values 65001 to 65535.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “variable time” diagram is the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the combination of the “stop symbol” and the selected “variable time”. In FIG. The “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to “stop pattern” corresponding to “special chart A / special chart B”, “variable time“ 1500 ms ”,“ per normal reach ”, and variable time“ 45000 ms ”. “Per reach A” and “per reach B” corresponding to the fluctuation time “65000 ms”. In addition, in the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “stop symbol” is assigned “special drawing C to special diagram H” and “variable time“ 12000 ms ”is assigned“ all chance stop ”. In addition, the “effect pattern on the decorative symbol display device” is “stop symbol” corresponding to “special diagram I / special diagram J”, “variable shortening” corresponding to variable time “3000 ms”, and variable time “8000 ms”. Correspondingly, “out of”, “variable reach out” corresponding to fluctuation time “10000 ms”, “reach out of reach A” corresponding to fluctuation time “40000 ms”, “reach out of reach B” corresponding to fluctuation time “60000 ms” Are assigned to each.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the special figure 2 variable display time determination table for determining the variable time of the symbol variable display in the special figure 2 variable game. The special figure 2 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure 2 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “table”, “random number selection range”, “variable time” and “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” from the left column. It consists of five items.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined by using the special symbol 2 determination table of FIG. 11B, and “special symbol A / special symbol B (common with / without electric support)”, "Special figure G / Special figure H (common with and without electric support)", "Special figure I / Special figure J (with electric support: Hold 1-3)", "Special figure I / Special figure J (with electric support: "Hold 0)" and "Special Figure I / Special Figure J (No Electric Support: Hold 0-3)". Table “5” corresponds to “Special Figure A / Special Figure B” of “Stop Symbol”, and Table “6” corresponds to “Special Figure G / Special Figure H”. When the “stop symbol” is “special diagram A / special diagram B”, the table “5” is selected regardless of the presence / absence of the electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspensions of the special diagram 2 variable game. In addition, when “stop symbol” is “special diagram G / special diagram H”, table “6” is selected regardless of the presence / absence of electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspension of special diagram 2 variable game. .

  When “Stop Symbol” is “Special Figure I / Special Figure J”, one of the tables “7” to “9” depending on whether or not there is an electric support at the time of variable time determination and the number of special figure 2 variable games held Is to be selected. If the special symbol I or special symbol J is decided as the stop symbol, and there is electric support and the number of special figure 2 variable games is 1 to 3, the table “7” is selected and electric support is available. When the number of reservations is 0, the table “8” is selected, and when there is no electric support and the number of reservations is 0 to 3, the table “9” is selected.

  “Random number selection range” on the right side of the “table” in the figure indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number value for determining the special figure fluctuation time. The random number value for determining the special figure variation time is acquired, for example, simultaneously with the acquisition of the start information of FIG. It has become. In the table “5”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In each of the tables “6” to “8”, the “random number selection range” is divided into one of all numerical values 0 to 65535. In the table “9”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

  “Variation time” on the right side of the “Random number selection range” indicates the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable game. “Variation time” is “55000” corresponding to the table “5”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 1000, “45000 ms” corresponding to the numerical values 1001 to 20000, and “65000 ms corresponding to the numerical values 20001 to 65535. "Is assigned to each. In addition, “12000 ms” is assigned to the “variation time” corresponding to the table “6” and the random number selection range corresponding to all numerical values 0 to 65535. In addition, “1500 ms” is assigned to the “variation time” corresponding to the table “7” and the random number selection range corresponding to all numerical values 0 to 65535. “Variation time” is assigned “8000 ms” corresponding to the table “8” and the random number selection range corresponding to all numerical values 0 to 65535. Further, the “variation time” corresponds to the table “9”, the random number selection range corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 50000, “8000 ms”, the numerical value 50001 to 60000 corresponding to “10000 ms”, and the numerical value 60001 to 65000. “60000 ms” and “60000 ms” are respectively assigned to the numerical values 65001 to 65535.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” to the right of the “variable time” diagram is the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the combination of the “stop symbol” and the selected “variable time”. The production | generation aspect performed by is shown. The “appearance mode on the decorative design display device” is “reach A” and “special drawing B” corresponding to the “stop figure”, “normal reach” corresponding to the fluctuation time of 15000 ms, and “reach A” corresponding to the fluctuation time of 45000 ms. "Per hit" and "per reach B" are assigned to correspond to the fluctuation time of 65000 ms. In addition, in the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “stop symbol” is assigned as “special drawing G / special drawing H”, and “all chance stop” is assigned corresponding to a variation time of 12000 ms. In the special figure 2 variable game of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the stop symbols of “Special Figure C” to “Special Figure F” are not selected, the “Special Figure G” or “ Only in the case of one of the “special drawings H”, “all chance chance stop” is selected as the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”. For this reason, when the effect is executed in the effect mode of “stop all chances”, the small hit is determined. In addition, the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to “stop symbol” corresponding to “special diagram I / special diagram J”, corresponding to a fluctuation time of 1500 ms, “super shortening” and a fluctuation time of 8000 ms. “Release”, “reach out of normal reach” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms, “reach out of reach A” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 40000 ms, and “reach out of reach B” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 60000 ms are assigned.

  Next, when drawing lots whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display images (details will be described later) displayed in the special figure 1 and special figure 2 hold display areas 208d1 and 208d2 of the decorative symbol display device 208, reference is made. The pending change lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows a hold change lottery table (pre-reading notice: at start-up winning) that is referred to in the hold change lottery for drawing whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display image. The hold change lottery table is used in step S1205 in the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition described later. The pending change lottery table is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400, for example.

  The hold change lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is divided into five from the left column: “change time”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “no change”, “hold A”, and “hold B”. Yes. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “variable time” diagram indicates the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special symbol variable game. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “No change” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative design display device” is the default display without changing the display mode of the hold display image shown as “normal hold” in FIG. (For example, a circular hold display filled with a predetermined color) is displayed, and the hold of the special figure variable game is displayed, and “hold A” on the right side is displayed in FIG. 15B described later. It shows that the pre-reading notice of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “vulnerable merchant Echigoya” shown as “hold A”, and “hold B” on the right side of that is shown in FIG. It shows that the prefetching notice of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “Yoshimune” shown as “hold B”. “No change”, “Pending A”, and “Pending B” are each divided by a numerical range (0 to 99) of random numbers to be compared with a random number for holding change lottery corresponding to “variation time”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires a random number value for holding change lottery from a random number counter for holding change lottery provided in the RAM 408.

  When “Fluctuation time” is “10000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 89 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 90 to 99 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values are not assigned to “holding B”. . When “Variation time” is “40000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 39 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 40 to 79 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values 80 to 99 are assigned to “holding B”. It has been. When “Variation time” is “60000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 29 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 30 to 79 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values 80 to 99 are assigned to “holding B”. It has been. When “Variation time” is “15000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 69 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 70 to 95 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values 96 to 99 are assigned to “holding B”. It has been. When “Variation time” is “45000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 29 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 30 to 69 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values 70 to 99 are assigned to “holding B”. It has been. When “Variation time” is “65000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 19 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 20 to 49 are assigned to “holding A”, and numerical values 50 to 99 are assigned to “holding B”. It has been. Note that in the tables shown in FIG. 14 and the subsequent figures, “-” is displayed in places where numerical values are not assigned.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is able to suggest a reliability that is high or low in the possibility of deriving a specific determination result (for example, a win) in the pre-reading notice effect due to the hold change. . Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reading notice effect due to the hold change is the probability of winning or losing, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, the probability of selecting a predetermined hold mode, etc. To be determined. In the present embodiment, “hold A” and “hold B” are compared with “no change” so that “hold A” and “hold B” have higher reliability than “no change”. In the case where the random number distribution shown in FIG. 14 is a hit reach effect (“per normal reach”, “per reach A” and “per reach B”), the reach effect (“normal reach lost”, “reach A lost” ”And“ Reach B out of position ”). Furthermore, “Reservation B” has a higher reach of reliability than “Reservation A” so that “Reservation B” is more reliable than “Reservation A”. ”,“ Per reach A ”, and“ per reach B ”), it is set so as to be less in the case of reach production of“ out of reach ”,“ out of reach reach ”,“ out of reach A ”and“ out of reach B ” Yes.

  Since the reliability of “hold B” is set higher than the reliability of “hold A”, the pachinko machine 100 is more likely to execute “hold B” than to execute “hold A”. The player can be expected to win. “Hold A” and “Hold B” can also indicate the level of expectation of winning a big hit, that is, the degree of expectation.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a display mode of a special display variable game hold display. The pachinko machine 100 has, for example, three display modes as a special display variable game hold display. FIG. 15A shows a display mode of the hold display image when “no change” is selected in the hold change notice lottery (when the change is not selected in the hold change lottery). As shown in FIG. 15A, the display mode of the hold display image with “no change” is, for example, a display mode that represents a circular pattern painted in a predetermined color. The display mode of the hold display image shown in FIG. 15A is a display mode in the default display when the display mode of the special display variable game hold display is not changed. For this reason, the hold display image when the hold change lottery is not executed is also the display mode shown in FIG. The “no change” hold display mode corresponds to a normal display mode. FIG. 15B shows a display mode of the hold display image when “hold A” is won in the hold change notice lottery. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the hold display image when “hold A” is won is a display mode that represents the character of “bad merchant Echigoya”. FIG. 15C shows a display mode of the hold display image when “hold B” is won in the hold change notice lottery. As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the hold display image when “hold B” is won is a display mode representing the character “Yoshimune”. The display mode of “hold A” or “hold B” corresponds to a special display mode different from the normal display mode.

  Next, a panel lamp pre-read lottery table to be referred to when lottery is performed to determine whether to perform the pre-read notification effect by changing the lighting state of the panel lamps 224a and 224b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 shows a panel lamp pre-read lottery table (pre-reading notice: at start-up winning) referred to in the panel lamp pre-read lottery for drawing whether or not the lighting state of the panel lamp 224a is changed. The board lamp pre-reading lottery table is used in step S1207 in the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition described later. The panel lamp pre-read lottery table is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400, for example.

  The table lamp pre-reading lottery table shown in FIG. 16 includes, from the left column, “variable time”, “effect mode on decorative symbol display device”, “no change”, “lighting (blue)”, “flashing (blue)” It is divided into six "high-speed blinking (red)". "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “variable time” diagram indicates the effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special symbol variable game. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “No change” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative design display device” indicates that the panel lamp 224a is in the default lighting (predetermined predetermined lighting or flashing mode) in the normal performance, “Lighting (blue)” next to the right indicates that all of the 10 circular lamps of the panel lamp 224a are lighted in blue and the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Indicates that at least a part of the panel lamp 224a blinks in blue and the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The “high-speed blinking (red)” next to the right indicates that at least a part of the panel lamp 224a is red in high speed. This indicates that the pre-reading notice effect is executed by blinking. “No change”, “Lit (blue)”, “Flashing (blue)”, and “High-speed flashing (red)” correspond to “Variation time” and are random numbers to be compared with the random number for pre-drawing lottery Each is divided by a range (0 to 99). The first sub-control unit 400 is configured to acquire a panel lamp pre-read lottery random number value from a panel lamp pre-read lottery random number counter provided in the RAM 408, for example.

  When the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the lighting state of the panel lamp 224a is any one of “lit (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, or “high-speed blinking (red)”, the panel lamp 224b is also synchronized with it. The pre-reading notice effect is executed. Four petal-patterned lamps are arranged on the panel lamp 224b, and the number of petal-patterned lamps is the same as the number of reserved lamps for Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 related to the pre-reading notice. For example, the lamps are lit in order from the bottom, and the petal-patterned lamp corresponding to the hold related to the pre-read notice is lit in a different color from the other lamps.

  When “Variation time” is “10000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 99 are assigned to “no change”, and numerical values are assigned to “lighting (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, and “fast flashing (red)”. Not assigned. When “Fluctuation time” is “40000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 39 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 40 to 89 are assigned to “lighting (blue)”, and numerical values 90 to “flashing (blue)”. -98 are assigned, and the numerical value 99 is assigned to "rapid blinking (red)". When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, a numerical value 0 to 29 is assigned to “no change”, a numerical value 30 to 95 is assigned to “lighting (blue)”, and a numerical value 96 is assigned to “flashing (blue)”. -98 are assigned, and the numerical value 99 is assigned to "rapid blinking (red)". When “Variation time” is “15000 ms”, a numerical value of 0 to 96 is assigned to “no change”, a numerical value of 97 is assigned to “lighting (blue)”, and a numerical value of 98 is assigned to “flashing (blue)”. The numerical value 99 is assigned to “rapid blinking (red)”. When the “variation time” is “45000 ms”, the numerical value 0 to 29 is assigned to “no change”, the numerical value 30 to 69 is assigned to “lighting (blue)”, and the numerical value 70 is assigned to “flashing (blue)”. -84 are assigned, and numerical values 85-99 are assigned to "rapid blinking (red)". When “Variation time” is “65000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 19 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 20 to 49 are assigned to “lighting (blue)”, and numerical values 50 to “flashing (blue)”. -69 are assigned, and numerical values 70-99 are assigned to "rapid blinking (red)".

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can indicate the reliability that is high or low in the possibility of deriving a specific determination result (for example, hit) in the pre-reading notice effect by the panel lamps 224a and 224b. It has become. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reading notice effect by the panel lamps 224a and 224b is selected as the probability of winning or losing, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, and a predetermined holding mode. It is determined based on the probability. In this embodiment, “lighting (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, and “high-speed blinking (red)” are more reliable than “no change”. The flashing (blue) and the high-speed flashing (red) are compared with the case of “no change”, and the reach of the random numbers shown in FIG. 16 is hit (“per normal reach”, “per reach A” and “reach” In the case of “per B”, it is set so as to be less in the case of reach production of “out of reach” (“out of normal reach”, “out of reach A” and “out of reach B”). Furthermore, “fast flashing (red)” is more reliable than “flashing (blue)” so that “fast flashing (red)” is more reliable than “flashing (blue)”. It is set so that the distribution is less in the case of the hit reach production, and less in the case of the outlier reach production. Also, “flashing (blue)” is more reliable than “lighting (blue)”, so “flashing (blue)” is more random than “lit (blue)”. In the case of the hit reach production, the number is set to be less in the case of the outreach production.

  The reliability of “flashing (blue)” is higher than the reliability of “lighting (blue)”, and the reliability of “fast flashing (red)” is higher than the reliability of “flashing (blue)” Since it is set high, the pachinko machine 100 performs “flashing (blue)” rather than performing “lighting (blue)” and “flashing faster” than executing “flashing (blue)”. (Red) "can make the player expect to win a big hit. “Lighting (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, and “high-speed flashing (red)” can also indicate the level of expectation of winning a big hit, that is, the degree of expectation.

  17 to 25 show an example of the normal notice lottery table used in step S1311 in the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of a special figure variable game described later. The “normal notice” of the normal notice lottery means a notice of the success / failure determination result of the special figure variable game starting from now. The normal notice lottery table is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400, for example. The normal notice lottery table is used to determine whether or not to execute a normal notice effect for notifying the determination result of the special figure variable game starting from now on. Further, the normal notice effect based on the normal notice lottery table is executed before reach formation or after reach formation. The normal notice lottery table is used in common in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  The normal notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 17 is used for a pre-reach notice effect. From the left column, “variable time”, “effect form on the decorative symbol display device”, “buttonless system”, and “button-equipped system”. It is divided into four. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” to the right of the “variable time” in the figure indicates the special mode variable game effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “No button system” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative design display device” in the figure indicates a notice without an effect using the chance button 136 or the like as an operation means. "System" indicates that a notice notification including an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 or the like is executed. The “buttonless system” and “buttoned system” are each divided by the numerical value range (0 to 99) of the random number to be compared with the obtained first random number value for normal notice execution determination. It is divided into two. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 obtains a first random number for normal notice execution determination from a first random number counter for normal notice execution determination provided in the RAM 408.

  When the “variable time” is “10000 ms”, the numerical values 0 to 99 are assigned to the “buttonless system” and the numerical values are assigned to the “button-equipped system” as the range of random numbers to be compared with the normal notice execution determination random number value. It is not done. When the “variation time” is “40000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 89 are assigned to “buttonless system” and numerical values 90 to 99 are assigned to “buttoned system”. When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 94 are assigned to “buttonless system” and numerical values 95 to 99 are assigned to “buttoned system”. When the “variation time” is “15000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 98 are assigned to the “buttonless system”, and the numerical value 99 is assigned to the “buttoned system”. When “Fluctuation time” is “45000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 49 are assigned to “system without buttons” and numerical values 50 to 99 are assigned to “system with buttons”. When “Fluctuation time” is “65000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 29 are assigned to “system without buttons”, and numerical values 30 to 99 are assigned to “system with buttons”.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a reliability that is high or low in the possibility of deriving a specific success / failure determination result (for example, hit) in the pre-reach notice effect by the “buttonless system” and “buttoned system”. It is possible to suggest. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reach notice effect by “buttonless system” and “button system” is the probability of winning or losing, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, It is determined based on the probability that a predetermined button effect is selected. In the present embodiment, the “buttoned system” is more reliable than the “buttonless system” so that the “buttoned system” is more reliable than the “buttonless system”. Reach production ("normal reach out", "reach out of reach" and "reach out of B") when the distribution is a hit reach ("per normal reach", "per reach A" and "per reach B") Is set to be less in the case of.

  Since the reliability of “system with buttons” is set higher than the reliability of “system without buttons”, the pachinko machine 100 executes “system with buttons” rather than executing “system without buttons”. The player can be expected to win the jackpot. “No button system” and “button system” can also indicate the level of expectation of winning a big hit, that is, the degree of expectation.

  The normal notice lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18 is used when a system without an effect button is selected based on the normal notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. The normal notice lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 18 has “variable time”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “none”, “character A”, “character B”, and “character C (correct) from the left column. ) ”. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” to the right of the “variable time” in the figure indicates the special mode variable game effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “None” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” indicates that the normal notice effect is not executed, and “Character A” on the right side of the drawing is “ In the display mode of the character image of “Panda” shown as “Character A”, it is shown that the normal notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed. In the display mode of the character image of “Sabohani” shown as “Character B”, it indicates that the normal notice effect of the special figure variation game is executed. ) Shows that the normal notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “Princess” shown as “Character C”. “None”, “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character C (accurate)” are numerical values of random numbers to be compared with the obtained second random number for normal notice execution determination corresponding to “variable time”. Each is divided into ranges (0 to 99), and is divided into six corresponding to “variation times”. The first sub-control unit 400 obtains the normal random number execution determination second random value from, for example, the normal random number execution determination second random value counter provided in the RAM 408.

  When the “variation time” is “10000 ms”, a numerical value range of 0 to 84 is assigned to “None” and a numerical value 85 to “Character A” is assigned as a numerical range of random numbers to be compared with the second random number value for normal notice execution determination. 96 is assigned, “Character B” is assigned a numerical value 97 to 99, and “Character C (correct)” is not assigned a numerical value. When the “variation time” is “40000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical value 0 to 89 is assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical value 90 to 99 is assigned to “Character B”. No. “Character C (Correct)” is not assigned a numerical value. When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical value 0 to 94 is assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical value 95 to 99 is assigned to “Character B”. No. “Character C (Correct)” is not assigned a numerical value. When the “variation time” is “15000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 96 are assigned to “None”, the numerical value 97 is assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical value 98 is assigned to “Character B”. , “Character C (Correct)” is assigned a numerical value 99. When the “variation time” is “45000 ms”, the numerical value 0 is assigned to “None”, the numerical values 1 to 49 are assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical values 50 to 97 are assigned to “Character B”. A numerical value 98 to 99 is assigned to “Character C (Correct)”. When the “variation time” is “65000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 4 are assigned to “None”, numerical values 5 to 39 are assigned to “Character A”, and numerical values 40 to 40 are assigned to “Character B”. 94 is assigned, and numerical values 95 to 99 are assigned to “Character C (Certain)”.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is “out of normal reach”, “out of reach A”, or “out of reach B”, the display mode of “character C (probable)” Is not selected. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, if the display mode of “Character C (Correct)” is displayed in the pre-reach notice effect, the success / failure determination result of the special figure variable game is determined to be hit.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is able to suggest a reliability that is high or low in the possibility of deriving a specific determination result (for example, a hit) in the “previous button announcement” pre-reach notice effect. It has become. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reach notice effect is based on the probability of winning or falling, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, the probability of selecting a predetermined character image, etc. Determined. In this embodiment, “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character B” and “Character C (correct)” have higher reliability than “None”. Compared with “None”, “Character C (Accurate)” is much different in the case of reach production (“per normal reach,“ per reach A ”and“ per reach B ”) shown in FIG. Are set to be less in the case of the reach production (“normal reach miss”, “reach A miss” and “reach B miss”). Furthermore, so that “Character B” is more reliable than “Character A”, “Character B” is more likely to be assigned to random numbers compared to “Character A”. It is set to decrease in the case of outlier reach production. Also, “Character C (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character B” so that “Character C (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character B”. In the case of reach production, it is set to be less in the case of outlier reach production.

  Since the reliability of “Character B” is set higher than the reliability of “Character A”, the pachinko machine 100 is more likely to execute “Character B” than to execute “Character A”. The player can be expected to win. Further, since the reliability of “Character C (accurate)” is set higher than the reliability of “Character B”, the pachinko machine 100 performs “Character C (accurate) rather than executing“ Character B ”. ) "Can make the player expect to win a big hit. “Character A”, “Character B”, or “Character C (winning)” can also indicate the level of expectation, that is, the degree of expectation of winning a big hit.

  The normal notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 19 is used when a system with an effect button is selected based on the normal notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. In the normal notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 19, “variable time”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “none”, “character A”, “character B”, and “character C (determined) from the left column. ) ”. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” to the right of the “variable time” in the figure indicates the special mode variable game effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “None” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” indicates that the normal notice effect is not executed, and “Character A” on the right side of the drawing is “ In the display mode of the character image of “Panda” shown as “Character A”, it is shown that the normal notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed. In the display mode of the character image of “Sabohani” shown as “Character B”, it indicates that the normal notice effect of the special figure variation game is executed. ) Shows that the normal notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “Princess” shown as “Character C”. “None”, “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character C (accurate)” are numerical values of random numbers to be compared with the obtained second random number for normal notice execution determination corresponding to “variable time”. Each is divided into ranges (0 to 99), and is divided into six corresponding to “variation times”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 obtains the normal random number execution determination third random value from the normal preliminary execution determination third random value counter provided in the RAM 408, for example.

  When the “variation time” is “10000 ms”, a numerical value range of 0 to 89 is assigned to “None” and a numerical value of 90 to “Character A” is assigned as a numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the third random number value for normal notice execution determination. No. 94 is assigned, numerical values 95 to 99 are assigned to “Character B”, and no numerical value is assigned to “Character C (Correct)”. When the “variation time” is “40000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical values 0 to 69 are assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical values 70 to 99 are assigned to “Character B”. No. “Character C (Correct)” is not assigned a numerical value. When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical values 0 to 69 are assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical values 70 to 99 are assigned to “Character B”. No. “Character C (Correct)” is not assigned a numerical value. When “Variation time” is “15000 ms”, the numerical value range is not assigned “None”, “Character A” is assigned numerical values 0-49, and “Character B” is assigned numerical values 50-89. A numerical value 90 to 99 is assigned to “Character C (Correct)”. When the “variation time” is “45000 ms”, the numerical value 0 is assigned to “None”, the numerical values 1 to 39 are assigned to “Character A”, and the numerical values 40 to 89 are assigned to “Character B”. A numerical value 90 to 99 is assigned to “Character C (Correct)”. When the “variation time” is “65000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 4 are assigned to “None”, numerical values 5 to 39 are assigned to “Character A”, and numerical values 40 to 40 are assigned to “Character B”. 89 is assigned, and numerical values 90 to 99 are assigned to “Character C (Certain)”.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is “out of normal reach”, “out of reach A”, or “out of reach B”, the display mode of “character C (probable)” Is not selected. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, if the display mode of “Character C (Correct)” is displayed in the pre-reach notice effect, the success / failure determination result of the special figure variable game is determined to be hit.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is able to suggest a degree of reliability that is likely to derive a specific success / failure determination result (for example, a win) in the “previous button” reach announcement effect. It has become. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reach notice effect is based on the probability of winning or falling, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, the probability of selecting a predetermined character image, etc. Determined. In this embodiment, “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character B” and “Character C (correct)” have higher reliability than “None”. Compared to “None”, “Character C (Correct)” is much different in the case of reach production (“per normal reach,“ per reach A ”and“ per reach B ”) shown in FIG. Are set to be less in the case of the reach production (“normal reach miss”, “reach A miss” and “reach B miss”). Furthermore, so that “Character B” is more reliable than “Character A”, “Character B” is more likely to be assigned to random numbers compared to “Character A”. It is set to decrease in the case of outlier reach production. Also, “Character C (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character B” so that “Character C (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character B”. In the case of reach production, it is set to be less in the case of outlier reach production.

  Since the reliability of “Character B” is set higher than the reliability of “Character A”, the pachinko machine 100 is more likely to execute “Character B” than to execute “Character A”. The player can be expected to win. Further, since the reliability of “Character C (accurate)” is set higher than the reliability of “Character B”, the pachinko machine 100 performs “Character C (accurate) rather than executing“ Character B ”. ) "Can make the player expect to win a big hit. “Character A”, “Character B”, or “Character C (winning)” can also indicate the level of expectation, that is, the degree of expectation of winning a big hit.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a character image used in the normal notice effect before reach. FIG. 20A shows a character image representing “panda” displayed at the time of the normal notice effect of “Character A”, and FIG. 20B shows the character image at the time of the normal notice effect of “Character B”. A character image representing “Sabohani” (a character with a cactus and Minowa as a motif) is shown, and FIG. It is shown. These character images are displayed, for example, in the effect display area 208d that overlaps any one of the decorative symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the normal notice effect is executed.

  In the normal notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 21, a system with an effect button is selected based on the normal notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. Used when either “B” or “Character C (Correct)” is selected. The normal notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 21 is divided into “display mode / button mode”, “character A”, “character B”, and “character C” from the left column. “Display mode / button mode” indicates a combination of the display mode and the button mode shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. Here, the display mode and the button mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 shows a display mode of an image imitating the chance button 136 that can be displayed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208. In FIG. 22A, a chance button image imitating a normal chance button 136 whose display mode is “normal” and that does not vibrate or rotate is arranged in the center, and the letters “PUSH” are displayed above it. An effective period image indicating an operation effective period for accepting pressing (operation) of the chance button 136 is arranged below the line. The effective period image in this example has a horizontally long frame shape. Initially, the entire period of the effective period is indicated by a bar shape of a predetermined color within the frame shape, and the bar portion of the predetermined color is displayed as the period passes. It is displayed so that it gradually becomes shorter. FIG. 22B shows a display mode in which the display mode is “vibration” and the center chance button image is visually recognized as vibrating. Other display modes are the same as “normal”. FIG. 22C is a display mode in which the display mode is “vibration + rotation” and the center chance button image is visually recognized as rotating while being vibrated. Other display modes are the same as “normal”. In FIG. 22D, the display mode is “vibration + rotation”, and the chance button image and the effective period image are displayed larger than the image of FIG. Further, the character string “PUSH” and the effective period image may not be displayed. The display mode shown in FIG. 22D is hereinafter also referred to as “decay button display”.

  FIG. 23 shows an operation mode (button mode) of the chance button 136. FIG. 23 (a) shows the chance button 136 in a normal state in which the button mode is “normal” and is not vibrating or rotating. FIG. 23B shows a state in which the button mode is “vibration” and the chance button 136 is oscillating. FIG. 23C shows that the button mode is “vibration + rotation”, and the chance button 136 is rotating as the chance button lamp 138 that emits light within the chance button 136 rotates while the chance button 136 vibrates. Make it visible. It is an aspect.

  Now, returning to FIG. 21, “display mode / button mode” displays the display mode of the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 displayed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the image. The combination of the actual chance button 136 and the button mode is shown. In “normal / normal”, an operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “normal” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “normal”. . In “normal / vibration”, an operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “normal” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “vibration”. . In “normal / vibration + rotation”, an operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “normal” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “vibration + rotation”. It has become. In “vibration / normal”, an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “vibration” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “normal”. . In “vibration / vibration”, an operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “vibration” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “vibration”. . In “vibration + rotation / vibration”, an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in a “vibration + rotation” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “vibration”. It has become. In “decay button display / vibration + rotation”, an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d in the “decay button display” display mode, and the button mode of the chance button 136 at that time is “vibration + "Rotation".

  “Character A” on the right side of the “display mode / button mode” is the display obtained when “Character A” is selected as a result of the lottery performed using the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. The numerical value range (0-99) of the random number compared with the random number value for mode / button mode determination is shown. The first sub-control unit 400 obtains a display mode / button mode determination random value from a display mode / button mode determination random value counter provided in the RAM 408, for example.

  In the case of “Character A”, a numerical value of 0 to 89 is assigned to “Normal / Normal” as a range of random numbers to be compared with the display mode / button mode determination random value, and “Normal / Vibration”, “Normal / Vibration” No numerical value is assigned to “+ rotation” and “vibration / normal”, and numerical values 90 to 99 are assigned to “vibration / vibration”, and “vibration + rotation / vibration” and “deca button display / vibration + rotation” are assigned. Is not assigned a numeric value.

  “Character B” on the right side of “Character A” in the drawing is the display mode / button acquired when “Character B” is selected in the lottery result performed using the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. The numerical range (0 to 99) of the random number to be compared with the random number value for mode determination is shown.

  In the case of “Character B”, a numerical value range of 0 to 49 is assigned to “Normal / Normal” and a numerical value of 50 to 54 is assigned to “Normal / Vibration” as a numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the display mode / button mode determination random value. , “Numeric / vibration + rotation” is assigned a numerical value 55-59, “Vibration / normal” is assigned a numerical value 60-64, “Vibration / vibration” is assigned a numerical value 65-89, “ Numerical values 90 to 94 are assigned to “vibration + rotation / vibration”, and numerical values 95 to 99 are assigned to “decay button display / vibration + rotation”.

  “Character C” on the right side of “Character B” in the figure is the display mode / button acquired when “Character C” is selected as a result of the lottery performed using the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. The numerical range (0 to 99) of the random number to be compared with the random number value for mode determination is shown.

  In the case of “Character C”, a numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the display mode / button mode determination random number value is not assigned to “Normal / Normal”, and “Normal / Vibration” has a numerical value of 0-19. Is assigned, numerical values 20 to 39 are assigned to “normal / vibration + rotation”, numerical values 40 to 59 are assigned to “vibration / normal”, and numerical values are assigned to “vibration / vibration”. Numerical values 60 to 79 are assigned to “vibration + rotation / vibration”, and numerical values 80 to 99 are assigned to “decay button display / vibration + rotation”.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the case of “Character A”, “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” is not selected. On the other hand, in the case of “Character C”, only “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” are selected. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when an effect of “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” is executed in the pre-reach notice effect, There is a high possibility that the game success / failure determination result is a hit.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is able to suggest a degree of reliability that is likely to derive a specific success / failure determination result (for example, a win) in the “previous button” reach announcement effect. It has become. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the pre-reach notice effect is based on the probability of winning or falling, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, the probability of selecting a predetermined character image, etc. Determined. In this embodiment, “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” is more reliable than “display mode / button mode” of “normal / normal” or “vibration / vibration”. In order to increase the degree, the “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” is a random number shown in FIG. Is set to be large when “Character C” is assigned and less when “Character A”.

  The reliability of “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” is higher than the reliability level of “display mode / button mode” of “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration”. Since it is set high, the pachinko machine 100 performs “display mode / button mode” other than “normal / normal” and “vibration / vibration” rather than executing “normal / normal” or “vibration / vibration”. It is possible to make the player expect that the person who performs will win the jackpot.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the operation request image can be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 in the same display mode as the button mode of the chance button 136. Furthermore, the decorative symbol display device 208 can display a plurality of types of display effects as display effects related to the operation of the chance button 136, and one of the plurality of types of display effects is the first display effect. For example, “Character A” display with an effect button is displayed as a display effect, and one of a plurality of types of display effects is, for example, “Character C” display with an effect button as a second display effect. In the case where the display effect of “Character C” is executed rather than the display effect of “Character A”, the reliability of the big hit is higher, and the first operation is the same display mode as the button mode of the chance button 136. Second operation request images (for example, “normal / vibration”, “vibration / vibration”) having a display mode different from the button mode of the chance button 136 rather than the request image (for example, “normal / normal”, “vibration / vibration”). Through ", Those of" normal / vibration + rotation ", etc.), display effect of" character C "is so easy to be carried out.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it may be possible to function as a notice of whether or not the second display effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed. As a result, the operation request image itself may function as a notice in some cases.

  The normal notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. 24 is used for the after-reach notice lottery for the after-reach notice effect (cut-in notice) performed after the reach effect in the special figure variable game is started. The normal notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. 24 includes “variable time”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “none”, “character D”, “character E”, and “character F (correct) from the left column. ) ”. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command transmission setting process (step S233), the variable time transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” to the right of the “variable time” in the figure indicates the special mode variable game effect mode on the decorative symbol display device 208. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is the “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. It is associated with “variation time” so as to be the same as the association. “10000 ms” is “normal reach miss”, “40000 ms” is “reach A miss”, “60000 ms” is “reach B miss”, “15000 ms” is “per normal reach”, and “45000 ms” is “per reach A”. And “65,000 ms” is “per reach B”.

  “None” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative design display device” indicates that the post-reach notice effect (which can be regarded as a part of the normal notice effect) is not executed. “Character D” indicates that the post-reach notice effect of the special figure variation game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “爺” shown as “Character D” in FIG. 25A to be described later. “Character E” indicates that the post-reach notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the character image of “Boxer” shown as “Character E” in FIG. “Character F (definite)” indicates that the post-reach notice effect of the special figure variable game is executed in the display mode of the “bancho” character image shown as “Character F” in FIG. ing. “None”, “Character D”, “Character E”, and “Character F (Certain)” are the numerical value ranges of random numbers to be compared with the acquired random number value for the advance notice determination after reach corresponding to “variable time” They are divided into (0 to 99), and are divided into six corresponding to “variation time”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to acquire a post-reach advance execution determination random value from a post-reach advance execution determination random value counter provided in the RAM 408.

  When the “variation time” is “10000 ms”, “None”, “Character D”, “Character E”, “Character F (correct)” are used as the numerical value range of random numbers to be compared with the random number value for determining the notice execution after reaching. No numerical value is assigned to any of these. In other words, when the “variation time” is “10000 ms”, there is no time scale in which the cut-in notice can be inserted, and therefore the post-reach notice effect is not executed. When “Variation time” is “40000 ms”, the numerical value range is not assigned “None”, “Character D” is assigned numerical values 0-89, and “Character E” is assigned numerical values 90-99. No value is assigned to “Character F (Correct)”. When “Variation time” is “60000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical value 0 to 94 is assigned to “Character D”, and the numerical value 95 to 99 is assigned to “Character E”. No value is assigned to “Character F (Correct)”. When the “variation time” is “15000 ms”, “None”, “Character D”, “Character E”, “Character F (correct)” are used as the numerical value range of the random number to be compared with the random number value for the advance notice determination after reach. No numerical value is assigned to any of these. In other words, when the “variation time” is “15000 ms”, there is no time scale in which the cut-in notice can be inserted, and therefore the post-reach notice effect is not executed. When “Variation time” is “45000 ms”, the numerical value range is not assigned to “None”, “Character D” is assigned numerical values 0 to 39, and “Character E” is assigned numerical values 40 to 94. A numerical value of 95 to 99 is assigned to “Character F (Accurate)”. When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, the numerical value is not assigned to “None”, the numerical value 0 to 29 is assigned to “Character D”, and the numerical value 30 to 94 is assigned to “Character E”. A numerical value of 95 to 99 is assigned to “Character F (Accurate)”.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the case where the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” is “out of normal reach”, “out of reach A”, or “out of reach B”, the display mode of “character F (correct)” Is not selected. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, if the display form of “Character F (Certain)” is displayed in the post-reach notice effect, the determination result of the special figure variable game is per reach A or reach B It will be a hit.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is able to suggest a reliability that is high or low in the possibility of deriving a specific success / failure determination result (for example, hit) in the post-reach notice effect. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the reliability based on the post-reach notice effect is based on the probability of winning or losing, the probability of selecting a predetermined reach effect, the probability of selecting a predetermined character image, etc. Determined. In the present embodiment, “Character D”, “Character E”, and “Character E”, and “Character F (correct)” have higher reliability than “None”. Compared with “None”, “Character F (Correct)” is a far-reaching effect when the random number distribution shown in FIG. 24 is a winning effect (“per reach A” and “per reach B”). In the case of “reach A miss” and “reach B miss”), it is set to be small. Furthermore, “Character E” has a higher reach of reliability than “Character D” so that “Character E” is more reliable than “Character D”. In the case of “winning” and “performing reach B”), it is set so as to be less in the case of a far-reaching reach effect (“leaching A out of position” and “reach out of reach B”). In addition, “Character F (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character E” so that “Character F (Correct)” is more reliable than “Character E”. In the case of a reach effect (“per reach A” and “per reach B”), it is set to be less in the case of a reach effect (“reach A miss” and “reach B miss”).

  Since the reliability of “Character E” is set higher than the reliability of “Character D”, the pachinko machine 100 is more likely to execute “Character E” than to execute “Character D”. The player can be expected to win. In addition, since the reliability of “Character F (correct)” is set higher than the reliability of “Character E”, the pachinko machine 100 does not execute “Character E” but “Character F (correct). ) "Can make the player expect to win a big hit. “Character D”, “Character E”, or “Character F (winning)” can also indicate the level of expectation, that is, the degree of expectation of winning a big hit.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a character image used in a normal notice effect after reach. FIG. 25A shows a character image representing “爺” displayed at the time of the normal notice effect at the time of the “Character D” reach effect, and FIG. 25B shows the character image at the time of the “Character E” reach effect. A character image representing a “boxer” displayed at the time of the normal notice effect is shown, and FIG. 25C shows a character representing the “bancho” displayed at the time of the normal notice effect at the reach effect of “Character F”. An image is shown. These character images are displayed, for example, in the effect display area 208d of the area overlapping with any of the decorative symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the post-reach notice effect is performed in the normal notice effect.

  Next, the special figure prefetching process will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special figure prefetch process (step S224) in the main controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in electric support (step S1000). In step S1000, for example, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is in an on state. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is in an on state and the electric support is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1001 and the time reduction flag is in an off state. If it is determined that the non-electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1101.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment makes a right turn so as to enter the special figure 2 starting port 232 during electric support, and enters the special figure 1 starting port 230 during non-electric support. It is configured to be left-handed. For this reason, winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 at the time of electric support and winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 at the time of non-electric support are irregular. Excluded from processing.

  In step S1001 following step S1000, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the special figure 2 starting port 232. The determination as to whether or not there has been a prize is, for example, the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area, and the special figure 2 prefetch number stored in the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area described later. To compare. For example, the main control unit 300 compares the special figure 2 hold number with the special figure 2 prefetch number, and if the special figure 2 hold number is larger than the special figure 2 prefetch number, the special figure 2 start port 232 has won a prize. The process proceeds to step S1003. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 hold number is equal to the special figure 2 look-ahead number, the main control unit 300 determines that the special figure 2 starting port 232 has not won a prize and performs the processing of steps S1003 to S1013 described later. The special figure prefetching process is terminated.

  In step S1003 following step S1001, the start information related to the hold increased due to winning is prefetched to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable game related to the hold is in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit. . For example, the main control unit 300 proceeds to step S1005 when determining that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, and moves to step S1007 when determining that the result of the determination is not a big hit.

  In step S1005 subsequent to step S1003, a jackpot symbol is determined. For example, the main control unit 300 refers to the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. 11 (b) with respect to the pre-reading special figure determination random number value, and stops the display after the special figure 2 variable game ( Stop symbol) is determined in advance, and the process proceeds to step S1013.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether or not the result is a small hit. For example, if the main control unit 300 determines that the determination result is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1009. If the main control unit 300 determines that the determination result is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  If the result of prior determination is a small hit, a small hit symbol is determined in step S1009. For example, the main control unit 300 refers to the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. 11 (b) for the pre-reading special figure determination random number value, and determines the stop symbol after the special figure 2 variable game in advance. Determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S1013.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the determination in advance in step S1007 is not a small hit but a loss, the process proceeds to step S1011 to determine a loss symbol. For example, the main control unit 300 pre-reads the random symbol value for determining the loss symbol stored in the RAM 308 and refers to the special figure 2 determination table shown in FIG. A stop symbol after the game is determined in advance, and the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step S1013 following step S1005, S1009, or S1011, the variation time of the special figure 2 variable game is drawn based on the stop symbol determined in advance in these steps. For example, the main control unit 300 determines the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable game using the stop symbol, the random number value for determining the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. The special figure prefetch process is terminated.

  Further, in step S1013, for example, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure 2 variable game success / failure result related to the suspension in which the special figure 2 prefetch processing is executed and the special figure variation time determined in advance in step S1013 as the special figure 2 prefetch result. Are stored in a special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit (not shown) provided in the RAM 308. The main control unit 300 stores the pre-determined special figure 2 variable game stop symbol and special figure fluctuation time as a special figure 2 prefetch result in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. Yes. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit can store, for example, up to four special figure 2 prefetch results.

  The RAM 308 also has a special figure 2 prefetch number storage area for storing the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit as the special figure 2 prefetch number. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, the main control unit 300 writes new special figure 2 prefetch result information in the next rank after the special figure 2 prefetch result information of the lowest rank (last). In the present embodiment, the prefetch process is performed for the increment of the hold, but the special figure prefetch process may be performed for all the hold each time.

  In step S1000, for example, when the main control unit 300 determines that the time reduction flag is in the off state and is not in the electric support state, the process proceeds to step S1101 shown in FIG. Each process performed in steps S1101 to S1113 shown in FIG. 27 is the same as the process in which “Special Figure 2” in the contents of Steps S1001 to S1013 described with reference to FIG. 26 is replaced with “Special Figure 1”. Description is omitted. Also, the special figure prefetching process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is executed when the number of reserved memories of the special figure variable game to be processed is within the upper limit range.

  The special figure prefetching process in FIGS. 26 and 27 is executed by referring to the success / failure determination table and the special figure determination table used at the time of the validity determination, but a special determination table may be used for the prefetching process.

  Next, the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process when a game ball enters the special opening 1 or 2 start opening 230, 232 and the start information is acquired will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition executed in, for example, the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the RAM 408 and the like by the CPU 404 to start the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition and a special figure variable game described later. The first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting winning (starting information acquisition), it is first determined whether or not a pre-reading notice notification effect is currently being executed (step S1201). . The first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the pre-reading execution flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and if the value indicates an on state, the pre-reading notice notification effect is being executed. The process proceeds to step S1215. If the value indicates an off state, it is determined that the pre-reading notice notification effect is not being executed, and the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the variation time included in the prefetch result information command sent to the first sub-control unit 400 by the command setting transmission process (step S233) of the main control unit 300 is a predetermined variation time. to decide. In this embodiment, there are six predetermined fluctuation times: 10,000 ms, 15000 ms, 40000 ms, 45000 ms, 60000 ms, and 65000 ms. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time included in the prefetch result information command is the predetermined variation time, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1205, and if it is not the predetermined variation time, the first sub-control unit 400 performs steps S1205 to S1213 described later. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S1215.

In step S1205, a pending change lottery process 1 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires a random number for holding change lottery from the random number counter for holding change lottery provided in the RAM 408, and uses the holding change lottery table shown in FIG. A lottery result of “A” or “hold B” is obtained.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided in the RAM 408, the variation time included in the prefetch result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the pending change lottery table shown in FIG. The change change lottery process 1 is executed using the hold change lottery random value obtained from the hold change lottery random number counter. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 1 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

In step S1207 following step S1205, a lottery process 2 for holding changes is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 obtains a board lamp pre-read lottery random value from a board lamp pre-read lottery random number counter provided in the RAM 408, and uses the board lamp pre-read lottery table shown in FIG. , "Lit (blue)", "blinking (blue)", "fast blinking (red)" lottery results are obtained.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the fluctuation time included in the pre-read result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the panel lamp pre-read lottery table shown in FIG. Using the board surface ramp pre-read lottery random number obtained from the provided board ramp pre-read lottery random number counter, a lottery process 2 for holding changes is executed. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 2 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

  In step S1209 subsequent to step S1207, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is other than “no change”, that is, whether or not the lottery result is one of the above-described lottery process 1 for holding change or lottery process 2 for holding change. The first sub-control unit 400 reads the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 1 stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and the lottery result is either “hold A” or “hold B”. It is determined that the lottery is won. The first sub-control unit 400 reads the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 2 stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and the lottery result is “lit (blue)” or “flashing (blue)”. "Or" fast flashing (red) ", it is determined that the lottery has been won. If the lottery result is a win in at least one of the holding change lottery process 1 or the holding change lottery process 2, the process proceeds to step S1211, and the lottery results of both the holding change lottery process 1 and the holding change lottery process 2 are determined. If “no change”, that is, if it is not won, the process proceeds to step S1215 without executing steps S1211 and S1213 described later.

  In step S1211 following step S1209, the number of executions of the prefetch notice is set. The number of executions of the prefetch notice is set based on the number of special figure hold. When the first sub-control unit 400 is won in the lottery process 1 or 2 for holding changes, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number-of-holds information included in the prefetch result information command sent from the main control unit 300 and provides it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. Stored in the pre-reading notice execution count storage unit. When the special figure type included in the prefetching result information command is special figure 2, the same number as the number of suspensions of special figure 2 included in the command is stored in the prefetching notice execution number storage unit and included in the prefetching result information command. When the special figure type to be displayed is special figure 1, the same number as the reserved figure of special figure 1 included in the command is stored in the prefetching notice execution number storage unit. For example, hold change lottery processes 1 and 2 (steps S1205 and S1207) are executed for the second hold of the special figure 1 (the special figure type of the prefetch result information command is “1” and the hold number information is “2”). In this case, the first sub-control unit 400 sets “2” as the number of prefetching notice executions in the prefetching notice number of times storage unit of the RAM 408. Further, the lottery process 1 and 2 (steps S1205 and S1207) for the hold change is executed for the third hold in the special figure 2 (the special figure type of the prefetch result information command is “2” and the hold number information is “3”). In this case, the first sub-control unit 400 sets “3” as the number of prefetching notice executions in the prefetching notice execution number storage unit of the RAM 408. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to change the display mode of the hold display image of the same number as the number of pre-reading notice executions based on the winning contents of the hold change lottery.

  In step S1213 subsequent to step S1211, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the pre-reading execution flag stored in the RAM 408 to the on state in order to indicate that the pre-reading notice notification effect is being executed. The first sub-control unit 400 sets, for example, “1” as the value of the flag to a predetermined storage in the RAM 408 in order to set a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating whether or not the pre-reading notice is being executed. Store in the area. As a result, the prefetch notice is set during execution. If the first sub-control unit 400 does not execute the pre-reading notice, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 and turns off the pre-reading notice execution flag. Set to state. If the first sub-control unit 400 sets the pre-reading notice execution flag to the on state, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215 subsequent to step S1213, a hold command output process based on the lottery result of the hold change lottery process 1 is executed. If the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 1 is non-winning, the first sub-control unit 400 decorates the pending command including information that sets the held display image related to the winning start information as the default display of “no change” The information is output to the symbol display device 208, and the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition is terminated. Thereby, the hold display image by the display mode of the circular hold display filled with a predetermined color is displayed at a predetermined position of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 hold display areas 208d1 and d2 of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Is displayed.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 1 is a win, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the pending display image related to the winning start information based on the pending change lottery result, B ”is output to the decorative symbol display device 208 including information on the hold display mode corresponding to any of“ B ”and the hold number information, and the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition is terminated. . As a result, the hold display image according to the display mode of either “hold A” of “evil merchant Echigoya” or “hold B” of “Yoshimune” becomes the special map 1 and special map of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. 2 Displayed at predetermined locations in the hold display areas 208d1 and d2.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a hold command output process based on the lottery result of the hold change lottery process 2. If the lottery result of the hold change lottery process 2 is not won, a hold command including information for setting the lighting state of the panel lamps 224a and 224b to the default state of “no change” is output to the panel lamps 224a and 224b and started. The first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the time of information acquisition is terminated. Thus, the panel lamps 224a and 224b emit light in the default display lighting mode.

  When the lottery result of the pending change lottery process 2 is a win, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the lighting state of the panel lamp 224a to “lit (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, or “fast flashing”. (Red) ”including a hold command is output to the panel lamp 224a, and a predetermined lighting mode corresponding to the hold command of the panel lamp 224a is designated and output to the panel lamp 224b to obtain the starting information. The first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process is terminated. Thereby, the panel lamp 224a is lit in the lighting mode of “lit (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, or “fast flashing (red)”, and the panel lamp 224b emits light in a predetermined lighting mode in synchronization with the lighting mode. .

  According to the present embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 wins both the lottery process 1 for holding change (step S1205) and the lottery process 2 for holding change (step S1207), the special control in the main control unit 300 is selected. The information on the number of holds can be notified at three locations including either the 1 hold lamp 218 or the special figure 2 hold lamp 220. By doing so, it is possible to notify at least three locations for one piece of information relating to the game, so that the interest of the game may be improved. Moreover, expectation and a sense of superiority may be given to a player by performing a plurality of notifications for one game information.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery process 1 for the pending change in step S1205 and the lottery process 2 for the pending change in step S1207 are performed independently of each other. For example, the lottery process 1 in the pending change wins the lottery. You may make it perform the lottery process 2 of a holding | maintenance change only in the case. Alternatively, the lottery process 2 for holding change may be executed first, and the lottery process 1 for holding change may be executed only when the lottery process 2 wins the lottery.

  Next, the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game executed in, for example, the effect control process (step S309) illustrated in FIG. This process is executed once for each special figure variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game, first, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S1301). For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the prefetching notice execution flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and if the value is “1”, the prefetching notice execution flag is on. The process proceeds to step S1303, and if the value is “0”, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is in an off state, and steps S1303 to S1309 described later are not performed and step S1311 is not performed. Migrate to

In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, “holding A” or “holding B” is won in the holding change lottery process 1 in step S1205, or “lit (blue)”, “ When “blinking (blue)” or “high-speed blinking (red)” is selected (Yes in step S1209), the pre-reading notice execution count is set (step S1211), and the pre-reading execution flag is set to the on state (step S1211). Step S1213).
In step S1303, the first sub-control unit 400 reduces the number of pre-read notice executions by “1”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the pre-reading notice execution number stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, subtracts “1” from the read value, and proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305 following step S1303, it is determined whether or not the number of pre-reading notice executions obtained by subtracting “1” in step S1303 is “0”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the value after the subtraction of the prefetching notice execution count in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1307 when determining that the prefetching notice execution count after the subtraction is “0”. If it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution count after subtraction is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1307 following step S1305, change command output processing corresponding to the type of notice is executed. The first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the hold display mode to normal hold to the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the lighting state of the panel lamps 224a and 224b to the normal state to the drive circuit 420 of the panel lamps 224a and 224b. As a result, the panel lamps 224a and 224b perform lighting display in a normal display mode that is not “lighting (blue)”, “flashing (blue)”, or “fast flashing (red)”.

  In step S1309 following step S1307, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets “0” as the value of the flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 in order to set the pre-reading notice execution flag to an off state and indicate that the pre-reading notice has ended. Is stored, and the process proceeds to step S1311. In step S1311, the lottery process for normal notice is executed, and the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game is terminated.

  Next, the normal notice lottery process in step S1311 of the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game shown in FIG. 29 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In step S1401, the first sub-control unit 400 has a predetermined variation time included in the prefetch result information command sent to the first sub-control unit 400 by the command setting transmission process (step S233) of the main control unit 300. It is determined whether it is a fluctuating time. In this embodiment, there are six predetermined fluctuation times: 10,000 ms, 15000 ms, 40000 ms, 45000 ms, 60000 ms, and 65000 ms. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time included in the prefetch result information command is the predetermined variation time, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1403, and if it is not the predetermined variation time, ends the normal notice lottery process. .

In step S1403, notice lottery 1 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires a random number for holding change lottery from a random number counter for holding change lottery provided in the RAM 408, and uses the notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. Get one of the lottery results.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided in the RAM 408, the variation time included in the prefetch result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. The notice lottery 1 process is executed using the first random number value for normal notice execution determination obtained from the first random number counter for normal notice execution determination. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the notice lottery 1 process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

  In step S1405 subsequent to step S1403, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the lottery result of the notice lottery 1 process is “system with buttons”. If it is determined that the system is not “system with buttons”, the process proceeds to step S1407. If it is determined that the button is present, the process proceeds to step S1409.

If it is determined that the button is not present and the process proceeds to step S1407, the notice lottery 2 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the second random value for normal notice execution determination from the second random number counter for normal notice execution determination provided in the RAM 408, and uses the notice lottery table 2 shown in FIG. A lottery result of “None”, “Character A”, “Character B”, or “Character C (Accurate)” is obtained.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided in the RAM 408, the variation time included in the prefetch result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the notice lottery table 2 shown in FIG. The notice lottery 2 process is executed using the second random number value for normal notice execution determination obtained from the second random number counter for normal notice execution determination. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the notice lottery 2 process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

If it is determined that the button is present and the process proceeds to step S1409, the notice lottery 3 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the third random value for normal notice execution determination from the third random value counter for normal notice execution determination provided in the RAM 408, and uses the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. A lottery result of “None”, “Character A”, “Character B”, or “Character C (Accurate)” is obtained.
More specifically, the first sub control unit 400 is provided in the RAM 408, the variation time included in the prefetch result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. The notice lottery 3 process is performed using the third random number value for normal notice execution determination obtained from the obtained third random number value for normal notice execution determination. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the notice lottery 3 process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

In step S1411 subsequent to step S1409, notice lottery 4 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 obtains the normal notice execution fourth random value from the normal notice execution determination fourth random value counter provided in the RAM 408, and uses the notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. “Normal / Normal”, “Normal / Vibration”, “Normal / Vibration + Rotation”, “Vibration / Normal”, “Vibration / Vibration”, “Vibration + Rotation / Vibration”, or “Deca Button Display / Vibration + Rotation” Get one of the lottery results.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 includes the result of the notice lottery 3, the notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 21 read from the ROM 406, and the fourth random number counter for normal notice execution determination provided in the RAM 408. The notice lottery 4 process is executed using the fourth random number value for normal notice execution determination obtained from the above. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the notice lottery 4 process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

  When the notice lottery 2 process in step S1407 or the notice lottery 4 process in step S1411 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1413. In step S1413, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special figure variation game is equal to the variation time including the normal reach effect (in this example, “10000 ms” and “15000 ms”). This decision is based on the fact that the normal reach production has a shorter production execution time than the other reach productions, so the timing at which cut-in notice can be executed after the start of the reach production is not obtained. Process as follows. Therefore, if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game is a fluctuation time including the normal reach effect, the normal notice lottery process is terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game is not the variable time including the normal reach effect, the notice lottery The process shifts to step S1415 to perform the five processes.

In step S1415, notice lottery 5 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the display mode / button mode determination random value from the display mode / button mode determination random value counter provided in the RAM 408, and uses the notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. , “Character D”, “Character E”, or “Character F (win)” is obtained.
More specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided in the RAM 408, the variation time included in the prefetch result information command transmitted from the main control unit 300, the notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. The notice lottery 5 process is executed by using the random number value for post-reach notice execution determination obtained from the post-reach notice execution decision random number counter. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the lottery result of the notice lottery 5 process in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. If the process in step S1415 is executed, the normal notice lottery process is terminated.

  Next, the game effects of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. Each of FIGS. 31 to 43 shows a decorative symbol display device 208 constituting a part of the game board 200 of the pachinko machine 100 and a board surface lamp 224 (224a, 224b). FIG. 1 shows a display device 212, a special figure 2 display device 214, a special figure 1 hold lamp 218, and a special figure 2 hold lamp 220. First, a special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31A to FIG. 33C show, in this order, the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in time series. In the figure showing the special figure variation game in time series, the passage of time between one figure and the next figure does not necessarily match between the figures.

  In FIG. 31A, the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 both stop and display the first special symbol “Special figure I”. Also, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 is lit with three LEDs, indicating that there are three special figure 1 holdings. The special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is all turned off, indicating that there is no special figure 2 hold. "Decoration 4-decoration 3-decoration 1" is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, and it is notified that the special figure variable game is out of place. Note that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 100 at this time is a non-electric support state that is not an electric support state, and is a special figure low probability state.

  A special figure 1 holding display area 208d1 is provided on the lower left side in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. The special figure 1 hold display area 208d1 notifies the player of the number of special figure 1 random value pairs stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area as the special figure 1 hold number (the special figure 1 start information hold number). It is possible. Since three special figure 1 variable games are held at the time shown in FIG. 31 (a), the hold display image corresponding to the special figure 1 variable game held first in the special figure 1 hold display area 208d1. a1 is displayed, a hold display image a2 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable game held on the second is displayed, and a hold display image a3 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable game held on the third is displayed. It is reported that three special figure 1 variable games are put on hold. The hold display images a1 to a3 are all in the normal hold display mode shown in FIG.

  Further, on the lower right side in the effect display area 208d, a special figure 2 hold display area 208d2 for displaying a hold related to the special figure 2 variable game is provided. Since the special figure hold display area 208d2 has the same function and function as the special figure 1 hold display area 208d1 except that the special figure 2 variable game hold is displayed, detailed description is omitted. In this example, since the special figure 2 variable game is not put on hold, the hold display image is not displayed in the special figure 2 hold display area 208d2.

  The board lamps 224a and 224b are in normal lighting control according to a predetermined performance procedure from the end of the special figure variable game as shown in FIG. 31 (a) to the start of the next special figure variable game. Lighting or flashing is executed. In this example, the normal performance by the panel lamp 224a is executed in a lighting mode in which the odd-numbered and even-numbered ten lamps are alternately blinked. Further, the normal effect on the panel lamp 224b is executed in a lighting mode in which the upper two groups and the lower two groups of the four petal lamps alternately flash.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), it is shown in FIG. 31 (b) after a predetermined time has elapsed since “decoration 4-decoration 3-decoration 1” was stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 31 (b), for example, the following processing is executed. First, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure 1 random number pair stored at the earliest of the special figure 1 random value storage area and executes a success / failure determination relating to the special figure variable game to be started. The stored special figure 1 random value set is erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value group data is processed so that the holding rank is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number is subtracted by one. Further, when the main control unit 300 erases the data of the first special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area, the main control part 300 simultaneously reads the first special figure 1 prefetch in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part. The information of the result is erased, and 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area. Further, in the same process, the main control unit 300 acquires the random number value for determining the special figure variation time and determines the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game. In this example, for example, the result of the determination is wrong (for example, the stop symbol is “Special Figure I”), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212, sets the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 to two LEDs, and further includes information on the determination result and the special figure fluctuation time. The command is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. In the special figure 1 or special figure 2 display devices 212 and 214 in the special figure variable game in FIG. 31 (b) and subsequent figures, the side of the center of the seven segments shown in the special figure 1 display device 212 in FIG. 31 (b) The bars are black and the others are white, indicating that the special symbols are changing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub-control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is in an off state (No in step S1301), shifts to a normal notice lottery process (step S1311), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. Therefore, it is determined that the normal notice effect is not executed (step S1401), and the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game is ended.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward bold arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  In addition, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the number of special figure 1 holds is reduced by 1, as shown in FIG. These are the hold display images a1 and a2 in the normal hold hold display mode.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure variation game (for example, after the 8000 ms time has elapsed since the symbol variation display was started), as shown in FIG. While “Special Figure I” is stopped and displayed, “Decoration 8-Decoration 5-Decoration 0” is stopped and displayed in the middle left and right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, and the special figure 1 variable game is off. Is notified.

  During the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIGS. 31 (b) to 31 (c), the board lamps 224a and 224b are turned on or blinked by normal lighting control according to a predetermined performance procedure.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), FIG. 31 (d) shows after the elapse of a predetermined time since “decoration 8-decoration 5-decoration 0” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 31 (d), the same process as the process executed prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 31 (b) is executed.

The main control unit 300 acquires the earliest special figure 1 random number pair and executes the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful. For example, the result of the determination is wrong (for example, the stop symbol is “special figure”). I "), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212, sets the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 to one LED, and further includes the determination result and the special figure fluctuation time information. The command is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400.
The first sub control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is in an off state (No in step S1301), shifts to a normal notice lottery process (step S1311), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. Therefore, it is determined that the normal notice effect is not executed (step S1401), and the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game is ended.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward-pointing thick arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  In addition, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the number of special figure 1 holds is reduced by 1, as shown in FIG. Only the on-hold display image a1 in the normal on-hold display mode.

  If one game ball wins the special figure 1 starting slot 230 during the special figure 1 variable game, the following processing is executed during the execution of the special figure variable game. In the special figure 1 state update process in step S227 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 300 turns on two of the four LEDs of the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 to turn on the special figure 1 of FIG. Indicates that there are two holds. Further, the main control unit 300 executes special figure prefetching processing shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 for the derived special figure 1 start information. First, the main control unit 300 determines that the current gaming state is not in electric support (No in step S1000), and then determines that the winning is for the special figure 1 starting port 230 (Yes in step S1101). Based on the special figure 1 starting information, it is determined that the pre-determination result is out of order by referring to the low / probability determination table shown in FIG. 10B (No in step S1103, No in step S1107), and FIG. With reference to the special figure 1 determination table shown in (a), the stop symbol is determined as, for example, “Special Figure I” (step S1111), and the fluctuation time is referred to with reference to the special figure 1 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. Is determined to be 40000 ms, for example (step S1113), and the special figure prefetching process is terminated. A command (prefetch command) including information on these pre-determination results is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 by command setting transmission processing (step S233).

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command including the information on the prior determination results executes the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition shown in FIG. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is in an off state (No in step S1201), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 40000 ms, and thus corresponds to a predetermined variation time. Judgment (step S1203), with reference to the hold change lottery table shown in FIG. 14, to execute the hold change lottery process 1 to determine that “hold A” has been won (step S1205), the board lamp shown in FIG. With reference to the pre-read lottery table, it is determined that “no change” has been selected by executing the pending change lottery process 2 (step S1207), and since “hold A” has been won, It is determined that the winning is made (step S1209), “2” is set as the number of pre-reading notice executions (step S1211), and the pre-reading execution flag is set to the on state. Step S1213), and outputs the read-ahead notice command including a display mode of the hold display image a2 decorative pattern display unit 208 (step S1215). As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), the hold display image a2 is a hold display area 208d1 which is a character image representing “evil merchant Echigoya” in the display mode corresponding to “hold A” shown in FIG. 15 (b). Is displayed. In addition, since “no change” is selected in the lottery process 2 for the pending change, the panel lamps 224a and 224b are shown in FIGS. 31 (b) to (c) during the period shown in FIG. 31 (e) to FIG. 33 (c). In the same way as in the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 1), lighting, blinking, and the like are executed by normal lighting control according to a predetermined production procedure.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (f) after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the special figure 1 variable game, "Special Figure I" is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212 and the left middle right symbol display area 208a is displayed. , 208b, 208c, “decoration 0-decoration 7-decoration 6” is stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (f), FIG. 32 (a) shows after a predetermined time has elapsed since “decoration 0-decoration 7-decoration 6” was stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 32A, for example, the following processing is executed. First, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure 1 random number pair stored at the earliest of the special figure 1 random value storage area and executes a success / failure determination relating to the special figure variable game to be started. The stored special figure 1 random value set is erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value group data is processed so that the holding rank is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number is subtracted by one. Further, when the main control unit 300 erases the data of the first special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area, the main control part 300 simultaneously reads the first special figure 1 prefetch in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part. The information of the result is erased, and 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area. Further, in the same process, the main control unit 300 acquires the random number value for determining the special figure variation time and determines the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game. In this example, for example, the result of the determination is wrong (for example, the stop symbol is “Special Figure I”), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 10000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212 and transmits a command including information on the determination result and the special figure fluctuation time to the first sub control unit 400. Further, the main control unit 300 turns on one of the four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 in the special figure 1 state update process in step S227 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 1 indicates that there is 1 hold.

The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub-control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is on (Yes in step S1301), subtracts 1 from the pre-reading notice execution count (= 2), and stores it in the prefetching notice execution count storage area of the RAM 408. 1 is stored (step S1303). Next, it is determined whether or not the current number of pre-reading notice executions (= 1) is 0, it is determined that the number of pre-reading notice executions is not 0 (No in step S1305), and the process proceeds to the normal notice lottery process (step S1311). In step S1401 of the normal advance notice lottery process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that it corresponds to a predetermined change time since the change time of the special figure 1 variable game is 10000 ms, and executes the advance notice lottery 1 process (step S1401). S1403). In step S1403, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a notice lottery 1 process for selecting presence / absence of an effect button (for example, a chance button 136) with reference to the notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. In this example, “buttonless system” is selected. In the case of a buttonless system (No in step S1405), the first sub-control unit 400 executes the notice lottery 2 process (step S1407). In step S1407, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 2 shown in FIG. In this example, “None” is selected. Next, in step S1413, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 10000 ms, so that it is a normal reach variation time (No in step S1413), and the preliminary lottery in step S1415 5 The normal notice lottery process is terminated without executing the process.
With the above processing, in the special figure 1 floating game, the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and the pre-reach notice effect and the post-reach notice effect prior to the normal reach effect are not performed.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 32A, the decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward bold arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  Further, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the number of special figure 1 holds is decreased by 1, as shown in FIG. 32A, the hold display image a2 is erased and the hold A This is the hold display image a1 in the hold display mode.

  FIG. 32B shows a state where the reach effect is being executed from the middle of the special figure 1 variable game. The reach type in this example is normal reach, “decoration 8” is stopped and displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c, and the effect that the decoration symbol rotates in the middle symbol display area 208b is performed.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure variation game (after the lapse of 10000 ms since the start of the symbol variation display), as shown in FIG. “I” is stopped and “decoration 8-decoration 4-decoration 8” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and the special figure 1 variable game is out of place. Informed.

  During the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), the board lamps 224a and 224b are turned on or blinked by normal lighting control according to a predetermined production procedure.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (c), FIG. 32 (d) shows a predetermined time after the “decoration 8-decoration 4-decoration 8” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 32 (d), for example, the following processing is executed. First, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure 1 random number pair stored at the earliest of the special figure 1 random value storage area and executes a success / failure determination relating to the special figure variable game to be started. The stored special figure 1 random value set is erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value group data is processed so that the holding rank is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number is subtracted by one. Further, when the main control unit 300 erases the data of the first special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area, the main control part 300 simultaneously reads the first special figure 1 prefetch in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part. The information of the result is erased, and 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area. Further, in the same process, the main control unit 300 acquires the random number value for determining the special figure variation time and determines the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game. In this example, for example, the determination result is out of place (for example, the stop symbol is “Special Figure I”), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 40000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212, turns off all LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, and further includes a determination result and information on the special figure fluctuation time. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub-control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is on (Yes in step S1301), and subtracts 1 from the pre-reading notice execution count (= 1) in the prefetching notice execution count storage area of the RAM 408. 0 is stored (step S1303). Next, it is determined whether or not the current number of pre-reading notice executions (= 0) is 0, the number of pre-reading notice executions is determined to be 0 (Yes in step S1305), and change command output processing corresponding to the type of notice Execute. The first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the hold display mode to normal hold to the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the lighting state of the panel lamps 224a and 224b to the normal state to the drive circuit 420 of the panel lamps 224a and 224b. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the pre-reading notice execution flag to the off state (step S1309), and proceeds to the normal notice lottery process (step S1311). In step S1401 of the normal notice lottery process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that it corresponds to a predetermined fluctuation time since the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 40000 ms, and executes the notice lottery 1 process (step S1401). S1403). In step S1403, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a notice lottery 1 process for selecting presence / absence of an effect button (for example, a chance button 136) with reference to the notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. In this example, “button system” is selected. The first sub-control unit 400 executes the notice lottery 3 process (step S1409) when the button is present (Yes in step S1405). In step S1409, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. In this example, “Character A” is selected. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 21 and executes the lottery concerning the button form and display form of the chance button 136 in the pre-reach notice. In this example, “normal / normal” is selected as the “display mode / button mode”. Next, in step S1413, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 40000 ms, so it is not the normal reach but the reach A variation time (Yes in step S1413). The notice lottery 5 process of S1415 is executed. In step S1415, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. In this example, “Character D” is selected.
With the above processing, in the special figure 1 variable game, the reach effect of reach A is executed, and the “pre-reach” button effect before reach is performed prior to the reach A effect. Here, the “button-equipped” effect is performed with respect to the chance button 136 such that the “display mode / button mode” is “normal / normal” and the “character A” effect is subsequently performed. Further, following the reach A effect, a post-reach notice effect by “Character D” is performed.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward bold arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  In addition, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the special figure 1 holding number is decreased by 1, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the holding display image a1 is deleted and the special figure is displayed. No hold display image is displayed in the 1 hold display area 208d1.

  FIG. 32 (e) schematically shows a chance button 136 on the lower right side of the drawing in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 32 (d). FIG. 32E shows a state in which an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as a pre-reach notice effect. The button mode of the chance button 136 when the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed is “normal” shown in FIG. 23A, and the display mode of the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed. Is also “normal” shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 (f) shows a state in which the player has pressed the chance button 136 and “Character A” of the pre-reach notice effect is displayed in the effect display area 208 d. The pressing of the chance button 136 by the player schematically shows a state in which the player's finger is put on the chance button 136 in the figure.

  FIG. 33 (a) shows a state where the reach effect is being executed from the middle of the special figure 1 variable game. The reach type in this example is reach A, “decoration 8” is stopped and displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c, and the effect that the decoration symbol rotates in the middle symbol display area 208b is performed.

  FIG. 33B shows a state where “Character D” is displayed as a post-reach notice effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure 1 variable game (after 40000 ms has elapsed since the start of the symbol fluctuation display), the special figure 1 display device 212 has “ “Special Figure I” is stopped and “Decoration 8—Decoration 7—Decoration 8” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and the special figure 1 variable game is out of place. Is notified.

  During the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (c), the board lamps 224a and 224b are turned on or blinked by normal lighting control according to a predetermined performance procedure.

  Next, a special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 35. FIG. 34A to FIG. 35F show, in this order, the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in time series. FIG. 34A shows a state in which the special figure 1 variable game is being performed. Note that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 100 at this time is a non-electric support state that is not an electric support state, and is a special figure low probability state.

  In FIG. 31 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 has started the variable display, and the special figure 2 display device 214 has the special symbol "Special figure I" stopped and displayed. In addition, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 is lit with one LED, indicating that there is one special figure 1 holding. The special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is all turned off, indicating that there is no special figure 2 hold. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game, a process similar to the process executed prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game described in the first embodiment is executed.

The main control unit 300 acquires the earliest special figure 1 random value pair and executes a determination as to whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is relevant. For example, the determination result is out of place (for example, the stop symbol is “Special Figure I”), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212 and transmits a command including information on the determination result and the special figure fluctuation time to the first sub control unit 400.
The first sub control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is in an off state (No in step S1301), shifts to a normal notice lottery process (step S1311), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. Therefore, it is determined that the normal notice effect is not executed (step S1401), and the first sub-control unit prefetch notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game is ended.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward bold arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  Further, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information on the number of special figure 1 holds, as shown in FIG. 34A, a hold display image of one normal hold display mode. a1 is displayed.

  If one game ball wins the special figure 1 starting slot 230 during the special figure 1 variable game, the following processing is executed during the execution of the special figure variable game. In the special figure 1 state update process in step S227 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 300 turns on two of the four LEDs of the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 to turn on the special figure 1 of FIG. Indicates that there are two holds. Further, the main control unit 300 executes special figure prefetching processing shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 for the derived special figure 1 start information. First, the main control unit 300 determines that the current gaming state is not in electric support (No in step S1000), and then determines that the winning is for the special figure 1 starting port 230 (Yes in step S1101). Based on the special figure 1 start information, it is determined that the pre-determination result is a win by referring to the low / probability determination table shown in FIG. 10B (No in step S1103, No in step S1107), and FIG. With reference to the special figure 1 determination table shown in (a), the stop symbol is determined as, for example, “special figure A” (step S1111), and the variable time is referred to with reference to the special figure 1 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. Is determined to be 45000 ms, for example (step S1113), and the special figure prefetching process is terminated. A command (prefetch command) including information on these pre-determination results is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 by command setting transmission processing (step S233).

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command including the information on the prior determination results executes the first sub-control unit pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting information acquisition shown in FIG. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is in an off state (No in step S1201), and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 45000 ms, and thus corresponds to a predetermined variation time. Judgment (step S1203), with reference to the hold change lottery table shown in FIG. 14, it is determined that the hold change lottery process 1 is performed and "hold B" is won (step S1205), and the board lamp shown in FIG. With reference to the pre-read lottery table, the lottery process 2 for holding change is executed and it is determined that “lighting (blue)” is selected (step S1207), and “holding B” and “lighting (blue)” are won. Therefore, it is determined that one of the lotteries has been won (step S1209), and “2” is set as the number of pre-reading notice executions (step S1211). Set grayed ON state (step S1213), the look-ahead warning command including a display mode of the display mode and the board lamp 224 of the hold display image a2 and outputs the decoration pattern display unit 208 (step S1215). As a result, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the hold display image a2 is displayed in the hold display area 208d1 as a character image representing “Yoshimune” in the display mode corresponding to “hold B” shown in FIG. 15 (b). Is done. In addition, since “lighting (blue)” is selected in the lottery process 2 for holding changes, the board surface lamp 224a is used between the two consecutive special figure variation games shown in FIGS. 34 (b) to 34 (e). The pre-reading notice effect is executed by lighting all 10 circular lamps corresponding to “lighting (blue)” in blue. Further, in synchronization with the pre-reading notice effect of the panel lamp 224a, the panel lamp 224b lights up the two petal-shaped lamps corresponding to the number of reservations in order from the lower side to notify the number of reservations, while corresponding to the reservation related to the pre-read notification. The second petal-shaped lamp is lit with a specific emission color to give the player a sense of expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c) after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the special figure 1 variable game, "Special Figure I" is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212 and the left middle right symbol display area 208a is displayed. , 208b and 208c, “decoration 8—decoration 5—decoration 0” is stopped and displayed to notify that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), FIG. 34 (d) shows a predetermined time after the “decoration 8-decoration 5-decoration 0” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 34 (d), for example, the following processing is executed. First, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure 1 random number pair stored at the earliest of the special figure 1 random value storage area and executes a success / failure determination relating to the special figure variable game to be started. The stored special figure 1 random value set is erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value group data is processed so that the holding rank is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number is subtracted by one. Further, when the main control unit 300 erases the data of the first special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area, the main control part 300 simultaneously reads the first special figure 1 prefetch in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part. The information of the result is erased, and 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area. Further, in the same process, the main control unit 300 acquires the random number value for determining the special figure variation time and determines the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game. In this example, for example, the result of the determination is wrong (for example, the stop symbol is “Special Figure I”), and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212, turns on the LED of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, and further displays the determination result and the special figure fluctuation time information. The included command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub-control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is on (Yes in step S1301), subtracts 1 from the pre-reading notice execution count (= 2), and stores it in the prefetching notice execution count storage area of the RAM 408. 1 is stored (step S1303). Next, it is determined whether or not the current number of pre-reading notice executions (= 1) is 0, it is determined that the number of pre-reading notice executions is not 0 (No in step S1305), and the process proceeds to the normal notice lottery process (step S1311). In step S1401 of the normal notice lottery process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 8000 ms and does not correspond to the predetermined change time, and ends the normal notice lottery process.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by thick downward arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  Further, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the number of special figure 1 hold is reduced by 1, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the hold display image a2 is erased and the hold B This is the hold display image a1 in the hold display mode.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure 1 variable game (after 8000 ms has elapsed since the start of the graphic fluctuation display), as shown in FIG. "Special Figure I" is stopped and "Decoration 0-Decoration 7-Decoration 6" is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and the special figure 1 variable game is out of place. Is notified.

  During the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIGS. 34 (b) to 34 (e), the pre-reading notice display is executed on the board lamp 224 a by lighting control according to the “lighting (blue)” production procedure. In synchronism with the lighting control of the panel lamp 224a, the panel lamp 224b lights up the number of petal-patterned lamps equal to the number of reservations shown in FIG. Light.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are provided as notification means capable of informing the information on the number of holds as game information relating to the game, and the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit are provided. With the control of 400, the information on the number of holds is calculated according to the lighting mode of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, the display mode in the special figure 1 holding display area 208d1 of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the lighting mode of the panel lamp 224b. Notification of the number of holds can be executed at three locations. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to notify three or more locations with respect to one piece of information relating to a game, so that the interest of the game may be improved. Moreover, expectation and a sense of superiority may be given to a player by performing a plurality of notifications for one game information. Note that the notification means may be one effect means or a plurality of effect means.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, for example, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, the board lamps 224a and 224b, and the decorative symbol display device 208 are provided as a plurality of presentation means capable of executing at least the effects relating to the game. For example, using the combination of the decorative symbol display device 208, the panel lamp 224, and the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 as the production means, it is possible to execute notification regarding the information on the number of holds at three or more locations. Thus, there are cases where the notification can be made conspicuous by notifying using a plurality of effect means.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 as a main control means capable of executing at least a main control unit timer interrupt process, which is a control process related to a game, and, for example, a special figure change start sent from the main control unit 300 A first sub-control unit 400 as a sub-control unit capable of receiving at least a command and a pre-reading result information command and executing at least a first sub-control unit main process that is a control process related to a game; And the special figure 1 holding | maintenance lamp 218 as at least one production | presentation means is made to be controlled by the main control part 300 among several production | presentation means. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 that is controlled by the main control unit 300 and has high reliability of the information on the number of holdings is used as one of the plurality of effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol 1 holding lamp 218, the panel lamps 224a and 224b, and the decorative symbol display device 208 of the decorative symbol display device 208 among the notifications of the number of holdings executed in three places are retained. The notification of the number of reservations by at least two by lighting the display area 208d1 and the panel lamp 224b is performed including at least the same period such as a period from the increase in the number of reservations to a decrease in the number of reservations or a prefetch notification period. According to the present embodiment, there is a case where the interest of the game is improved by executing the effect by at least two notifications during the same period.

  In the present embodiment, one of the plurality of effect means is a decorative symbol display device 208 as an image display means, and the decorative symbol display device 208 can execute, for example, notification of the number of holds as at least one notification. According to the present embodiment, it may be possible to perform notification at a portion where the player's line of sight is most easily accessible.

  In the present embodiment, the game information is a start hold display indicating the number of times the symbol variation display is held. The plurality of rendering means include a special figure 1 hold lamp 218 as a hold display means for indicating the number of hold times, and panel lamps 224a and 224b as lamp notification means. It can be executed at least in three places: display means and lamp notification means.

  According to the present embodiment, the symbol variation display is an important effect that informs whether or not a big hit that is advantageous to the player is given, and the player can easily and easily inform the player of the number of reserved important effects. There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, at least one of the notifications by the start hold display can function as a pre-reading notice. According to the present embodiment, there is a case where reliable notification can be executed while increasing the expectation for the big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (e), it is shown in FIG. 34 (f) after a predetermined time has elapsed since “decoration 0-decoration 7-decoration 6” was stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. Thus, the next special figure 1 variable game is started. Prior to the start of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 34 (f), for example, the following processing is executed. First, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure 1 random number pair stored at the earliest of the special figure 1 random value storage area and executes a success / failure determination relating to the special figure variable game to be started. The stored special figure 1 random value set is erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value group data is processed so that the holding rank is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number is subtracted by one. Further, when the main control unit 300 erases the data of the first special figure 1 random value set in the special figure 1 random value storage area, the main control part 300 simultaneously reads the first special figure 1 prefetch in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part. The information of the result is erased, and 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 prefetch number stored in the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area. Further, in the same process, the main control unit 300 acquires the random number value for determining the special figure variation time and determines the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game. In this example, for example, the determination result is a hit (for example, the stop symbol is “special diagram A”), and the variation time of the special diagram 1 variable game is 45000 ms. The main control unit 300 starts the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212, turns off all LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, and further includes a determination result and information on the special figure fluctuation time. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 executes the first sub-control unit side notice execution process at the start of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 determines that the pre-reading execution flag is on (Yes in step S1301), and subtracts 1 from the pre-reading notice execution count (= 1) in the prefetching notice execution count storage area of the RAM 408. 0 is stored (step S1303). Next, it is determined whether or not the current number of pre-reading notice executions (= 0) is 0, the number of pre-reading notice executions is determined to be 0 (Yes in step S1305), and change command output processing corresponding to the type of notice Execute. The first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the hold display mode to normal hold to the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a change command for setting the lighting state of the panel lamps 224a and 224b to the normal state to the drive circuit 420 of the panel lamps 224a and 224b. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the pre-reading notice execution flag to the off state (step S1309), and proceeds to the normal notice lottery process (step S1311). In step S1401 of the normal advance notice lottery process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that it corresponds to a predetermined change time since the change time of the special figure 1 change game is 45000 ms, and executes the advance notice lottery 1 process (step S1401). S1403). In step S1403, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a notice lottery 1 process for selecting presence / absence of an effect button (for example, a chance button 136) with reference to the notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. In this example, “button system” is selected. The first sub-control unit 400 executes the notice lottery 3 process (step S1409) when the button is present (Yes in step S1405). In step S1409, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 3 shown in FIG. In this example, “Character B” is selected. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 21 and executes the lottery concerning the button form and display form of the chance button 136 in the pre-reach notice. In this example, “vibration + rotation / vibration” is selected as the “display mode / button mode”. Next, in step S1413, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is 45000 ms, so it is not the normal reach but the reach A variation time (Yes in step S1413). The notice lottery 5 process of S1415 is executed. In step S1415, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the notice lottery table 5 shown in FIG. In this example, “Character F” is selected.
With the above processing, in the special figure 1 variable game, the reach effect of reach A is executed, and the “pre-reach” button effect before reach is performed prior to the reach A effect. Here, the “button-equipped” effect is performed on the chance button 136 such that the “display mode / button mode” is “vibration + rotation / vibration”, and then the “character B” effect is performed. Following the reach A effect, a post-reach notice effect by “Character F” is performed.

  When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the decorative symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 as indicated by the downward bold arrows in the drawing. The special figure 1 variable game of the effect of moving (rotating) from top to bottom is started.

  In addition, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received a command including information in which the number of special figure 1 hold is reduced by 1, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the hold display image a1 is deleted and the special figure is displayed. No hold display image is displayed in the 1 hold display area 208d1.

  FIG. 35 (a) schematically shows a chance button 136 on the lower right side of the figure in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 34 (f). FIG. 35A shows a state where an operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as a pre-reach notice effect. The button mode of the chance button 136 when the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed is “vibration” shown in FIG. 23B, and the display mode of the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed. Is “vibration + rotation” shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 including the chance button 136 as an operation unit, for example, as an effect unit capable of executing at least an effect relating to a game, and the image display unit as, for example, a decorative symbol display device 208, and the effect means includes an effect button (chance button 136) as an operation means that can be operated by the player, and the decorative symbol display device 208 requests an operation request image for pressing the chance button 136. An image of the chance button 136 can be displayed, and the operation request image includes an image of the shape of the chance button 136 so that the chance button 136 can be identified, and the operation request image is a display of the operation request image. The display mode (in this example, “vibration”) is different from the button mode (in this example, “vibration”) of the chance button 136. + Can be displayed in rotation ").

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, an operation request image that is different from the appearance is displayed on the rendering means, so that the interest of the game may be improved. In some cases, attention may be paid to the production means. In some cases, the operation request image can function as a notice or notification. Further, even when the image display is simplified, necessary information may be transmitted to the player.

  FIG. 35B shows a state in which a display effect by “Character B” of the pre-reach notice effect is executed in the effect display area 208d in relation to the player pressing the chance button 136.

  FIG. 35 (c) shows a state where the reach effect is being executed from the middle of the special figure 1 variable game. The reach type in this example is reach A, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c, and an effect of rotating the decoration symbol is performed in the middle symbol display area 208b.

  FIG. 35D shows a state in which “Character F” is displayed as a post-reach notice effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure 1 variable game (after 45,000 ms have elapsed since the start of the graphic fluctuation display), the special figure 1 display device 212 has “ “Special Figure A” is stopped and “Decoration 7—Decoration 7—Decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit. Is notified.

  During the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 34 (f) to FIG. 35 (e), the board lamps 224a and 224b are turned on and blinked by normal lighting control according to a predetermined performance procedure. .

  FIG. 35 (f) shows a state in which an effect of notifying that a big hit has been won is being performed. A big hit effect is started in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a big hit effect in which all the lamps are lit at the maximum brightness is executed in the board lamp 224a and the board lamp 224b.

  Next, a jackpot game in the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 3 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (a) to 36 (e) show the big hit start effects in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in this order in chronological order. 36 (a) to 36 (e) schematically show a state notification lamp 222 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 31 and the like. FIG. 36 (a) to FIG. 36 (d) show an example of the jackpot start effect that is performed until the jackpot game 1R (the first round) starts after winning the jackpot as a result of the special figure variable game. . Although illustration is omitted, prior to the start of the big hit start effect, processing for right-handed instruction is executed.

  When the main control unit 300 determines that the result of the special figure variable game is a big hit, after the special figure variable game is finished, the main control unit 300 controls the drive circuit 330 to include the right-handed lamp and the big hit medium lamp among the state notification lamps 222. Is turned on, and the non-electric support lamp and the electric support lamp are turned off. Next, the information of the state notification lamp 222 is included in the jackpot start command and sent to the first sub-control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command from the main control unit 300 is an image simulating the game board 200 of the pachinko machine 100 with respect to the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the first sub-control unit main process. To display an image showing a state where the player's hand is turning the ball launch handle 134 to the right, an arrow indicating that the game ball should fly rightward, and a character string “right-handed” The control process is performed.

  Further, in the first sub control unit main process, the first sub control unit 400 performs control to sequentially change the light emission luminance of the ten circular lamps of the panel lamp 224a from the upper side to the lower side. For example, the light emission brightness of the first and second circular lamps from the top is made higher than the brightness of the remaining circular lamps, and then the light emission brightness of the third to fifth circular lamps is made higher than the brightness of the remaining circular lamps. Then, the luminance of the sixth to eighth circular lamps is made higher than the luminance of the remaining circular lamps, and then the luminance of the ninth and tenth circular lamps is set to the luminance of the remaining circular lamps. Control is performed so as to be higher than the luminance. Further, in the first sub-control unit main process, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to sequentially change the light emission luminance of the four petal lamps of the panel lamp 224b from the upper side to the lower side.

  When the above processing is completed, gradation control is performed so that a group of circular lamps sequentially move from the upper side to the lower side by the panel lamp 224a during the big hit start effect shown in FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d). The right-handed notification is performed so that the light is visually recognized so as to flow down along the right-handed direction. In addition, the board lamp 224b provides a right-handed notification that allows the petal to be visually recognized so as to flow down along the right-handed direction. Further, a right-handed instruction is also notified in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. On the other hand, the right-handed lamp is lit and the right-handed notification is executed in the status display R 222 under the control of the main control unit 300.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are provided as notification means capable of reporting right-handed information as game information relating to the game, and the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit are provided. With the control of 400, for the right-handed information, the lighting state of the state display lamp 222, the display mode in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the lighting mode of the panel lamps 224a and 224b are totaled in four places. Right-handed notification can be executed. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to notify three or more locations with respect to one piece of information relating to a game, so that the interest of the game may be improved. Moreover, expectation and a sense of superiority may be given to a player by performing a plurality of notifications for one game information. Note that the notification means may be one effect means or a plurality of effect means.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, for example, the state display lamp 222, the panel lamps 224a and 224b, and the decorative symbol display device 208 are provided as a plurality of effect means capable of executing at least effects related to the game, and a plurality of effect means are provided. For example, it is possible to perform notification regarding right-handed information at three or more locations by using a combination of the decorative symbol display device 208, the board surface lamp 224, and the status display lamp 222. Thus, there are cases where the notification can be made conspicuous by notifying using a plurality of effect means.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 300 as a main control means capable of executing at least a main control unit timer interrupt process which is a control process related to a game, for example, a big hit start command sent from the main control unit 300, etc. And a first sub-control unit 400 as sub-control means capable of executing at least a first sub-control unit main process that is a control process related to a game. Then, the state display lamp 222 as at least one of the plurality of presentation means is controlled by the main control unit 300. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the state display lamp 222 controlled by the main control unit 300 and having high reliability of right-handed information is used as one of the plurality of effects.

  Further, in this embodiment, at least two of the right-handed notifications executed at three or more locations of the status display lamp 222, the panel lamps 224a and 224b, and the decorative symbol display device 208 are turned on by the panel lamps 224a and 224b. The right-hand notification by is performed for the same period. According to the present embodiment, there is a case where the interest of the game is improved by executing the effect by at least two notifications during the same period.

  In the present embodiment, one of the plurality of effect means is a decorative symbol display device 208 as an image display means, and the decorative symbol display device 208 can execute, for example, right-handed notification as at least one notification. According to the present embodiment, it may be possible to perform notification at a portion where the player's line of sight is most easily accessible.

  FIG. 36 (e) shows a state in which the first round of jackpot game has started. When the big hit game is started, three or more right-handed notifications by a plurality of production means are finished, and the first round big hit production is started. In the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, for example, a display of notifying that the round is 1R is performed together with an effect in which the face of a young man wearing a school cap is displayed. In addition, “right-handed” display of a right-handed instruction is also performed. The panel lamp 224 performs a lighting operation based on the big hit effect. In addition, a state where there is one hold on the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 after winning the special figure 2 starting port 232 by right-handed is shown.

Next, a jackpot game in the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 4 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 (a) shows an effect example in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 when a ball, that is, an error occurs during the big hit game. If a ball, that is, an error occurs during the big hit game, the effect display area 208d displays “Ball, that is, call an error clerk” to notify the ball, that is, the error. Even in this case, the “right-handed” display of the right-handed instruction is continued in the effect display area 208d.
As described above, in this embodiment, for example, in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as an at least part of the plurality of effect means, error notification can be executed when a ball, that is, an error occurs. Even when error notification is performed, for example, a right-handed instruction can be continued as notification of at least one game information. According to the present embodiment, even if an error notification is made, there is a case where the right-handed instruction notification information remains, so that a player can be provided with a sense of security. The panel lamps 224a and 224b are lit in an error notification light emission mode corresponding to the error.

  37 (b) to 37 (f) show, in this order, effects using the chance button 136 in the big hit game with the pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment in time series. In the present embodiment, a chance button 136 as an operation means that can be operated by the player and a decorative symbol display device 208 as an image display means capable of displaying an image are provided, and an effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 is An operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 can be displayed. The effect display area 208d can display a plurality of operation request images for the chance button 136, and can execute an effect corresponding to the player's multiple operations on the chance button 136.

  FIG. 37B illustrates an image in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the start of the effect using the chance button 136. In the effect display area 208d, the number of rounds (= 8), a right-handed instruction image, and the face of the youth wearing a school cap are displayed, and a character string image of “It is probable if ○ is aligned” is displayed. ing.

Next, FIG. 37 (c) shows a state in which an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as a big hit effect. A chance button 136 is schematically shown in the lower right of the figure.
Three operation request images are arranged in the horizontal direction. The display mode of the left and middle operation request images is “normal” shown in FIG. 22A, and the display mode of the right operation request image is “vibration + rotation” shown in FIG. Under each operation request image, an effective period image indicating an operation effective period for accepting pressing (operation) of the chance button 136 is displayed. Further, below each operation request image, an area for displaying a result of pressing the chance button 136 by the player is provided, and a downward arrow is displayed before the result is displayed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 37C, the button mode of the chance button 136 when the operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed is “normal” shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37D shows a state in which the player presses the chance button 136 once, the operation request image on the left side disappears, and a “◯” image is displayed below the operation request image. As described above, in this embodiment, every time the player presses the chance button 136, the operation request image disappears in order from the left. The validity period images of the middle and right operation request images both indicate that some time has passed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 37 (e), the button mode of the chance button 136 when the operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed is “normal”. Further, the player further presses the chance button 136, the middle operation request image disappears, and a “◯” image is displayed below the middle operation request image. The effective period image of the operation request image on the right indicates that the operation effective period has further passed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 37F, the button mode of the chance button 136 when the operation request image prompting the user to press the chance button 136 is displayed is “vibration + rotation”. That is, the button mode changes according to the display mode of the operation request image. As described above, the chance button 136 can operate in a manner in which the operation request image is displayed. Since the chance button 136 can operate in the same manner as the mode indicated by the operation request image, the player may be notified of the operation of the chance button 136 in some cases. Further, the player further presses the chance button 136, the right operation request image disappears, and “◯” is displayed below it. Further, a character string “probability!” Is displayed in the center of the effect display area 208d.

  According to the present embodiment, since a plurality of image displays for prompting operation can be simultaneously executed with respect to one operation means, there are cases where the interest of the game can be improved. In some cases, the player can understand that it is necessary to perform an operation at least several times. Further, there are cases where the interest of the game is improved by allowing the player to perform a plurality of operations. In addition, the number of times to be pressed may be easy to understand.

  In the above embodiment, the operation period display image indicating one or a plurality of operation effective periods for the operation of the operation means by the player is such that the bar-shaped portion is gradually shortened to indicate the passage of time. Instead, for example, a countdown of numbers may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, a valid period display image is provided for each of the plurality of operation request images. By doing so, the effective period for each operation may be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand, in order to avoid complicated display, it is of course possible to display a smaller number (for example, one) of effective periods for a plurality of operation request images.

  In the above embodiment, the operation effective period is common to the operation of the chance button 136 a plurality of times, and one effective period display image can be displayed for a plurality of operation request images. By doing so, it may be possible to easily notify that the effective period is common for a plurality of operations of the chance button 136.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the third operation request image on the right side among the plurality of operation request images is “vibration + rotation”, and the display mode of the operation request image on the other left side or the middle is “normal”. To be different. By doing so, the display mode of the operation request image may function as a predetermined notice. In this example, the display mode of the third operation request image on the right side functions as a notice of probability change.

  Further, in the above embodiment, one operation request image disappears in response to one operation of the chance button 136. By doing so, there are cases where the remaining number of operations to be operated by the player can be easily notified. Moreover, it may be easy to understand whether or not the operation of the operation means is effective.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation request image having a different display mode corresponds to the last operation among the plurality of operations of the chance button 136. In this way, a different display mode may function as a notice. And it may contribute to making a player perform operation of the required number of times positively by making operation corresponding to a different display mode last in a plurality of times.
It should be noted that when the valid period of the operation request image expires, a predetermined effect may be automatically executed without pressing the chance button 136.

  Next, a jackpot game in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38A shows an example in which, when the big hit game is 7 consecutive villas or more, the game information is notified at three locations that the 7 consecutive villas or more.

  In FIG. 38 (a), a special piece of music for notifying that the speaker 120 is 7 consecutive villas or more is output from the speaker 120, and in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, a notification is made with the character string “8 consecutive villas! Is displayed, and the surface lamp 224b is turned on in a special lighting mode for notifying that it is 7 consecutive villas or more, and it is notified that the current big hit game is 7 consecutive villas or more in a total of three locations. . According to the present embodiment, since it is possible to report at three or more locations for being 7 consecutive resorts or more which is one piece of information relating to the game, there are cases where the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, expectation and a sense of superiority may be given to a player by performing a plurality of notifications for one game information. In the effect display area 208d, the current number of consecutive resorts is displayed as a number, but the speaker 120, the panel lamp 224, etc. execute the same effect regardless of the number of consecutive resorts in seven consecutive resorts or more.

  FIGS. 38B to 38D show modification examples of effects using the operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136 shown in FIGS. 37C to 37F. In the example shown in FIGS. 37C to 37F, every time the player presses the chance button 136, the operation request images disappear in the order of left side, middle side, and right side. However, after the chance button 136 is pressed three times, the three operation request images disappear at the same time.

  FIG.38 (b) has shown the same state as FIG.37 (c). FIG. 38C shows a state in which the player has pressed the chance button 136 three times, and images of “◯” are displayed below the operation request images on the left, middle, and right sides, respectively. FIG. 38D shows a state in which three operation request images have disappeared simultaneously after the player has pressed the chance button 136 three times.

  Also according to this modification, a plurality of image displays for prompting operation can be simultaneously executed for one operation means, so that the interest of the game may be improved. In some cases, the player can understand that it is necessary to perform an operation at least several times. Further, there are cases where the interest of the game is improved by allowing the player to perform a plurality of operations. In addition, the number of times to be pressed may be easy to understand.

  Next, a jackpot game in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39A shows a modification of the effect using an operation request image that prompts the user to press the chance button 136. Although the character string “Press 5 times or more!” Is displayed in the effect display area 208d, only two operation request images are displayed. Also, the validity period is not displayed. In this way, the number of times the chance button 136 is pressed and the number of operation request images do not have to match. As in this example, the player may be able to recognize that multiple operations are necessary.

  FIG. 39B shows a case where the display mode of the operation request image is “vibration + rotation” and the button mode of the chance button 136 is “vibration”. Thus, the display mode of the operation request image may be more flashy than the button mode of the chance button 136. FIG. 39C illustrates a case where the display mode of the operation request image is “normal” and the button mode of the chance button 136 is “vibration”. As described above, the display mode of the operation request image may be more plain than the button mode of the chance button 136.

  FIG. 39D shows a case where the display mode of the operation request image is “deca button display (vibration + rotation)” and the button mode of the chance button 136 is “vibration + rotation”. In this “display mode / button mode”, the operation request image is also included in a display mode different from the button mode of the chance button 136 during display of the operation request image.

  Next, a jackpot game in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40A shows a state where one common effective period display image is used for a plurality of operation request images. By doing so, it may be possible to easily notify that the effective period is common for a plurality of operations of the chance button 136. Thus, the effective period display need not be the same as the number of operation requests. For example, two effective period display images may be displayed for three operation requests. By doing so, the number of effective period displays may be set in accordance with the display area of the image display means, which contributes to the enhancement of interest in the production.

  FIG. 40B shows a case where a plurality of operation request images have the same display mode. Of course, such a production may be used. FIG. 40 (c) shows a case where the pachinko machine 100 has a sub liquid crystal display device 209 in addition to the decorative symbol display device 208. The sub liquid crystal display device 209 displays “2” indicating the number of reservations. In this way, the number of holdings may be notified at three locations: the special figure 1 holding lamp by the main control, the decorative symbol display device 208 by the sub control, and the sub liquid crystal display device 209.

  Next, an effect in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, the display mode of the last operation request image in the plurality of operation request images is different from that of the operation request image that disappears before that. Of course, as shown in a), the display mode of the operation request image other than the last operation request image may be different from the display mode of the other operation request images. In FIG. 41 (a), the second operation request image is displayed in a display mode different from other operation request images.

  41 (b) to 41 (d) show special figure variable games in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment. 32 (d) to (f) of the above embodiment show an example in which one operation request image is displayed and a press of the chance button 136 is requested in the symbol variation game, but FIG. 41 (C) shows. As shown, during the special figure variation game, a plurality of operation request images may be displayed to produce an effect requesting a plurality of presses of the chance button 136.

  For example, 10 seconds is set as the operation valid period of the chance button 136, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the operation request image as at least a part of the operation valid period, for example, in the first 5 seconds. The operation request image includes, as an effective period image indicating information related to the operation effective period, for example, a display in which the bar-like portion is shortened with time, and the effective period images of the left and middle operation request images are As shown in FIG. 41 (c), for example, the bar-shaped portion is displayed in blue as the first effective period image, and the effective period image of the left operation request image is, for example, a bar-shaped portion as the second effective period image. It is displayed in red, and the first and second effective period images can be displayed when the same operation effective period is reached, the first operation request image includes the first effective period image, The operation requests an image may be included a second lifetime image. By doing so, the effective period image may be able to function as a notice in some cases.

  Next, a special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present modification includes a direction key 137 as an operation means in addition to the chance button 136. The direction key 137 is used when a desired option is selected in the selection effect displayed in the effect display area 208d. 42 (a) to 42 (c) according to the modification correspond to FIGS. 32 (d) to (f) of the above-described embodiment. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 42B, not only the chance button 136 but also the direction key 137 can be used as the operation means. In this example, a plurality of effect buttons are provided, and even when a direction key 137 different from the chance button 136 indicated by the operation request image is operated, the operation is effective, and the display effect is displayed as shown in FIG. Executed. In this case, the display effect of “Character A” is executed when the chance button 136 is pressed, and the display of “Character C” is displayed when the direction key 137 is operated, depending on the type of the operated effect button. The display effect may be changed, the lottery ratio may be changed, or the display effect itself may be different.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42D, when the direction key 137 is provided in addition to the chance button 136 as an operation means, an effect in which the chance button 136 and the direction key 137 are arranged in parallel is also used for the operation request image. May be.

  Next, an effect in the pachinko machine 100 according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43A shows a right-handed instruction image displayed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. 43B shows a simplified image of the right-handed instruction image shown in FIG. The horizontally long rectangular frame portion indicating the variable winning opening in the simplified image is displayed in a manner different from the display manner of the variable winning opening 234 shown in the right-handed instruction image of FIG.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 43 again.
(A1) The game stand according to this embodiment is
Operation means (for example, a chance button 136) provided at least at a position where the player can operate;
Production means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of executing at least a plurality of types of production;
Display means capable of displaying at least the first display (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
A game machine equipped with
The first display includes at least a display related to the operation means (for example, a chance button image imitating a chance button 136),
The display means is means capable of displaying at least the first display which is a first number (for example, three),
The first number is a number of two or more,
At least one of the plurality of types of effects indicates a state in which the first effect (for example, the chance button image shown in FIG. 37 (d) disappears and an image of “◯” is displayed below it. (See paragraph [0358]), or an effect (see paragraph [0379]) showing a state in which the character image representing the “panda” shown in FIG. 41 (d) is displayed in the effect display area 208d.
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a second effect (for example, an effect (paragraph [0358]) in which a character string “probable change!” Is displayed in the center of the effect display area 208d shown in FIG. (Refer to paragraph [0379]) showing a state in which the character image representing the “panda” shown in FIG. 41 (d) is displayed in the effect display area 208d.
When the operation means is operated once (for example, an operation of pressing the chance button 136), the first effect can be executed at least,
The second effect can be executed at least by the operation means being operated the number of times equal to the first number,
The second effect is an effect related to at least the first effect (see, for example, FIGS. 37 (d) to (f) or FIGS. 41 (b) to (d)).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A2)
A gaming machine according to (A1),
The first effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0358]) showing a state in which the chance button image shown in FIG. 37 (d) disappears and the image of “◯” is displayed below it) It is an effect that can be executed each time the operating means (for example, the chance button 136) is operated,
The second effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0358]) in which a character string of “probability!” Is displayed in the center of the effect display area 208d shown in FIG. 37 (f)) is the first number. It is an effect corresponding to the first effect (see, for example, FIG. 37 (f)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(A3)
(A1) or (A2) game machine according to
The second effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0358]) in which the character string “probability!” Is displayed in the center of the effect display area 208d shown in FIG. 37 (f)) is a privilege given to the player. (For example, a special figure certain change state) is an effect that can at least notify,
The second effect is an effect in which at least the privilege is notified when the first effect executed for the number of times equal to the first number is the same effect (for example, FIGS. 37D to 37D). f))
A game stand characterized by that.
(A4)
(A1) thru | or the game stand as described in any one of (A3),
The display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) is a means capable of displaying at least a second display (for example, an effective period image indicating the operation effective period of the chance button 136),
The second display is displayed at least in a period (hereinafter referred to as “third period” (for example, 10 seconds)) in which the reception regarding the operation of the operation means is valid.
The display means is means capable of displaying at least one second display,
The first number is three (see, for example, paragraph [0376], FIG. 40 (a)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(A5)
(A4) is a gaming machine according to
The first display (for example, a chance button image imitating the chance button 136) is a display that can be started at least in the first period,
The second display (for example, an effective period image indicating the operation effective period of the chance button 136) is a display that can be started at least in the second period,
The first period is a period including at least a part of the third period;
The second period is a period including at least a part of the third period.
A game stand characterized by that.
(A6)
(A5) is a gaming machine according to
The third period is a period that can be set at least as an effective period common to the operation of the operation means that is the first number (see, for example, paragraph [0376], FIG. 40 (a)).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A7)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A6),
The display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) is configured so that when the operation means (for example, the chance button 136) is operated once, the first display (for example, the chance button imitating the chance button 136). Image) is an erasable means (for example, see FIG. 37 (d)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(A8)
(A1) to (A7) according to any one of the game tables,
The first display is a button display (for example, a chance button image shown in FIG. 22).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A9)
(A4) to (A6) according to any one of the game tables,
The second display is a gauge display (for example, an effective period image having a horizontally long frame shape shown in FIG. 22).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A10)
(A1) to (A9) according to any one of (A9),
A symbol display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of executing at least symbol variation display;
The first effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0379]) showing a state in which a character image representing “panda” shown in FIG. 41D is displayed in the effect display area 208d) is displayed in the symbol variation display. Is an effect that can be started at least during the execution of (see, for example, FIGS. 41B to 41D),
The second effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0379]) showing a state in which a character image representing “panda” shown in FIG. 41D is displayed in the effect display area 208d) is displayed in the symbol variation display. Is an effect that can be started at least during execution of (see, for example, FIGS. 41B to 41D).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A11)
(A1) to (A9) according to any one of (A9),
Control means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of at least starting a big hit game,
The first effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0358]) showing a state in which the chance button image shown in FIG. 37 (d) disappears and the image of “◯” is displayed below it) It is an effect that can be started at least during the execution of the jackpot game,
The second effect (for example, an effect (see paragraph [0358]) in which the character string “probability!” Is displayed in the center of the effect display area 208d shown in FIG. 37 (f)) is executed during the execution of the jackpot game. At least the production that can be started,
A game stand characterized by that.
(A12)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A11),
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.
(A13)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A11),
The game machine is a slot machine (see, for example, paragraph [0482], FIG. 44).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A14)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A13),
The first number is three;
A game stand characterized by that.
(A15)
(A1) thru | or the game machine as described in any one of (A13),
The first number is two;
A game stand characterized by that.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
A game provided with notifying means (for example, a notifying control mechanism for notifying using one or a plurality of effect means) capable of notifying game information related to the game (for example, information on the number of holds, right-handed information). A stand,
The notifying means notifies the game information of the same type at three or more locations (for example, when the game information is the number of reservations, in addition to the notification of the number of reservations by the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, The number of reservations is notified at a total of three locations: the symbol display device 208 and the panel lamps 224a and 224b, the notification of the number of reservations by the sub liquid crystal display device 209, and the three in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is possible to execute at least notification of the number of holdings at a location or a combination thereof, etc.).

According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it is possible to notify three or more locations with respect to one piece of information relating to a game, so that the interest of the game may be improved. Moreover, expectation and a sense of superiority may be given to a player by performing a plurality of notifications for one game information.
Note that the notification means may be one effect means or a plurality of effect means.

(2) The pachinko machine 100,
A plurality of production means (for example, special figure 1 holding lamp 218, board lamps 224a and 224b, decorative design display device 208, sub liquid crystal display device 209) capable of at least producing an effect related to the game,
The notification means can execute notification of the same type of game information at the three or more locations using the plurality of effect means (for example, a combination of a decorative symbol display device 208, a board lamp, and a special figure holding lamp). It is characterized by being.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there are cases where the notification can be made conspicuous by notifying using a plurality of rendering means.

(3) The pachinko machine 100,
Main control means (for example, main control unit 300) capable of executing at least control relating to the progress of the game (for example, main control unit timer interrupt processing);
Sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of executing at least control (for example, the first sub-control unit main process) relating to the effect of the game,
At least one of the plurality of presentation means (for example, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218) is controlled by the main control means.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there is a case where the information of the rendering means (notification means) controlled by the main control means is highly reliable.

(4) The pachinko machine 100,
The notification means notifies the same type of game information executed at the three or more locations (for example, notification of the number of holds by the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, the board surface lamp 224a, and the decorative symbol display device 208, or 1 is a notification of at least two of the hold lamp 218, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the sub liquid crystal display device 209, etc. (for example, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the decorative symbol display device 208 are on hold) Notification, the notification of the number of reservations by the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the panel lamp 224a, or the notification of the number of reservations at two places in the decorative symbol display device 208, etc., for the same period (for example, after the increase in the number of holdings) (A period until the number decreases, a prefetch notification period).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the entertainment of the game may be improved by executing at least two notification effects during the same period.

(5) The pachinko machine 100,
At least one effect means of the plurality of effect means is an image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it may be possible to perform notification at a portion where the player's eyes are most easily accessible.

(6) The pachinko machine 100,
It is provided with a symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display, and the game information of the same type is information on the number of suspensions relating to execution of the symbol variation display.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the symbol variation display is an important effect that informs whether or not a big hit that is advantageous to the player is given, and the number of important effects held at multiple locations In some cases, it can be reported to the person in an easy-to-understand manner.

(7) The pachinko machine 100,
At least one notification among the notifications of the number of holding times can be notified as a pre-reading notice. According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there is a case where reliable notification can be executed while increasing the expectation for the big hit.

(8) The pachinko machine 100,
At least one effect means of the plurality of effect means is a first effect means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208),
At least one rendering means among the plurality of rendering means is a second rendering means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208),
The notification means is capable of at least executing the error notification using the first rendering means when an error (for example, a ball or an error) occurs,
The notification means is capable of continuing notification of the same type of game information (for example, a right-handed instruction) using the second effect means even when the error occurs. And

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, even if an error notification is performed, the notification information remains, so that a player may be provided with a sense of security.

(9) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of notification means capable of at least executing notification of game information,
At least one notifying means among the plurality of notifying means is a first notifying means (for example, special figure 1 holding lamp 218),
At least one notification means of the plurality of notification means is a second notification means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208),
At least one notification means of the plurality of notification means is a third notification means (for example, a panel lamp 224a),
The game information is information including at least information related to the game (for example, information on the number of holds),
The first notifying means can execute at least notification relating to first game information (for example, information on the number of holds) in a first period (for example, one operation effective period among a plurality of operation effective periods). Is,
The second notification means is capable of executing at least notification regarding the first game information in a second period (for example, one operation effective period among a plurality of operation effective periods),
The third notification means is capable of executing at least notification regarding the first game information in a third period (for example, one operation effective period among a plurality of operation effective periods),
The first period and the second period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
The first period and the third period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
The second period and the third period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
It is characterized by that.

(10) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is
An operation means (for example, a chance button 136) provided at least at a position where the player can operate; an image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of displaying at least an image;
Production means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of executing at least production,
A game machine equipped with
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a first image (for example, an operation request image),
The first image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of the operation effective period of the operation means;
The effect means is capable of executing at least the effect (for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image (◯, character, etc.) for each operation) according to the number of times the operation means is operated.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, a plurality of image displays that prompt an operation can be simultaneously executed with respect to one operation means, so that the interest of the game may be improved. In some cases, the player can understand that it is necessary to perform an operation at least several times. Further, there are cases where the interest of the game is improved by allowing the player to perform a plurality of operations. In addition, the number of times to be pressed may be easy to understand.

(11) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a second image (for example, an effective period display image),
The second image is an image including at least an image indicating an operation effective period of the operation means (for example, a display in which a bar is shortened, a countdown of numbers, etc.)
The image display means is capable of displaying at least one or a plurality of the second images when a plurality of the first images are displayed.
It is characterized by that.

(12) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means is capable of displaying one second image with respect to one first image.
A game stand characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it may be possible to easily notify the player of the effective period for each operation.

(13) The pachinko machine 100,
The operation effective period is a period that can be set at least as a common effective period for a plurality of operations of the operation means,
The image display means is capable of displaying one second image when a plurality of first images (for example, a display prompting a plurality of chance buttons to be pressed) are displayed. Features.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it may be possible to easily notify that the effective period is common for a plurality of operations of the operation means.

(14) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means is capable of displaying one first image in response to a single operation request from the operation means.

(15) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means can erase the first image in response to one operation of the operation means.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there are cases where the remaining number of operations to be operated by the player can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner. Moreover, it may be easy to understand whether or not the operation of the operation means is effective.

(16) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means displays at least one display mode (for example, the chance button vibrates) among the plurality of the first images (for example, a display that prompts the user to press the chance button a plurality of times). It is characterized in that it can be displayed at least in a display mode different from the display mode of the image (for example, the chance button does not vibrate).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, the display mode of the operation request image may function as a notice.

(17) The pachinko machine 100,
The first image displayed in the different display mode is an image corresponding to the last operation among the operations of the operation means.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, a display mode different from others may function as a notice. And it may contribute to making a player perform operation of the required number of times positively by making operation corresponding to a different display mode last in a plurality of times.

(18) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
Operation means (for example, a chance button 136) provided at least at a position where the player can operate;
Image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of displaying at least an image, and effect means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) capable of executing an effect in response to the operation means being operated. ,
A game machine equipped with
The operation means is at least capable of taking a first state (for example, a button mode in which the chance button 136 is neither vibrating nor rotating),
The operation means is at least capable of taking a second state (for example, a display mode in which the chance button 136 vibrates and rotates),
The first state and the second state are states in which at least a part of the state of the operation means is different,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a first image (for example, an operation request image requesting operation of the operation means),
The first image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of a period during which the operation means can be operated (for example, an operation request period);
The first image is an image including at least an image capable of suggesting that the operation unit is in the first state (for example, the same display mode as the button mode in the first state),
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a second image (for example, an operation request image for requesting an operation of the operation means),
The second image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of a period in which the operation means can be operated,
The second image is an image including at least an image that can suggest that the operation means is in the second state (for example, the same display mode as the button mode in the second state),
The image display means is when the first condition (for example, one lottery result in the notice lottery 4 in step S1141 of the normal notice lottery process shown in FIG. 30) is established in the first state in the operation means. Is capable of displaying at least the first image,
The image display means is when the second condition (for example, another lottery result in the notice lottery 4 in step S1141 of the normal notice lottery process shown in FIG. 30) is established in the first state with the operation means. Is capable of displaying at least the second image.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, an operation request image that is different from the appearance is displayed on the rendering means, so that the interest of the game may be improved. In some cases, attention may be paid to the production means. In some cases, the operation request image can function as a notice or notification. Further, even when the image display is simplified, necessary information may be transmitted to the player.

(19) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means can display at least the operation request image (for example, an image of the chance button 136) in the same mode as the mode of the operating means (for example, a button mode in which the chance button 136 does not vibrate or rotate). It is characterized by being.
further,
The production means is capable of executing at least a plurality of types of production,
At least one of the plurality of types of display effects is a first effect (for example, “character A” display with an effect button),
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a second effect (for example, “Character C” display with an effect button),
The case where the second effect is executed rather than the first effect is likely to lead to a big hit (for example, the reliability of the big win is high),
When the production means executes the second production, the second condition is more easily established than the first condition.

According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there may be a case where it can function as a notice as to whether or not the second performance with high reliability of the big hit is executed. As a result, the operation request image itself may function as a notice in some cases.
In the first state, the button mode of the operation means may be relatively plain compared to the display mode (for example, the display mode is vibration or rotation and the button mode is not vibration or rotation). In this case, if the button mode is plain, the so-called law breaking may become hot. That is, the law breaks up more hotly when the button mode is plain and the display mode is flashy than when the button mode is plain and the display mode is plain.
Further, in the first state, the button mode of the operation means may be relatively flashy compared to the display mode (for example, the button mode has vibration and rotation, and the display mode has no vibration and rotation). In this case, if the button form is flashy, the so-called law breaking may become hot. That is, the law breaks up more hotly when the button mode is flashy and the display mode is plain than when the button mode is flashy and the display mode is flashy. Alternatively, when the button mode is flashy and the display mode is flashy, the state of breaking the law may be hotter when the button mode is flashy and the display mode is plain.

(20) The pachinko machine 100,
It further includes an operation means (for example, a direction key 137) different from the operation means (for example, the chance button 136),
The another operation means is at least operable by a player,
The effect means is capable of executing the effect even when the other operation means is operated.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, there are cases where the effect buttons can be used properly according to the player's preference.

(21) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a third image indicating a period during which the operation means can be operated (for example, an effective period image indicating an operation effective period is a blue bar display),
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a fourth image indicating a period during which the operation means can be operated (for example, an effective period image indicating an operation effective period is displayed in a red bar),
The third image is an image that can be displayed at least in correspondence with the first image,
The fourth image is an image that can be displayed at least in correspondence with the second image,
The third image and the fourth image are different images.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the validity period image may sometimes function as a notice.

(22) The pachinko machine 100,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least the first image when a period during which the operation means can be operated is the first period.
The image display means can display at least the second image when a period during which the operation means can be operated is the first period.

According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, since the operation means can operate in a manner similar to the aspect indicated by the operation request image, the player may be informed of the operation of the rendering means. .
Note that the first condition and the second condition can be established when the operation effective period of the operation means is the same.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
The pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment is a game machine installed in an island facility, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the pachinko machine 100 is an enclosed game machine, the same effect as the pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment can be obtained.

  In the example of the above embodiment, all notifications executed at three or more locations are started at substantially the same timing, but notifications executed at three or more locations may be started at different timings. Further, any two notifications may be started at substantially the same timing, while the remaining notifications may be started at different timings.

  In the example of the above embodiment, all notifications executed at three or more locations are terminated at substantially the same timing, but all notifications performed at three or more locations may be terminated at different timings. Further, any two notifications may end at substantially the same timing, while the remaining notifications may end at different timings.

  In the example of the above embodiment, notification using a plurality of presentation means is described, but notification may be made at three or more locations in one presentation means. In addition, during normal times, notification may be performed at two locations for predetermined game information, and notification may be performed at three or more locations only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, the number of notifications may be reduced at a predetermined trigger of symbol variation display. The production means controlled by at least the main control means at the establishment of a predetermined opportunity may continue the notification. In addition, at least one effect unit (for example, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 or the special figure 2 holding lamp 220) may always notify. Further, any of the plurality of hold notifications controlled by the sub-control may be able to execute a prefetch notice.

  In addition, a modified example when the predetermined game information is on hold will be described below. As a combination of notifications executed at three or more locations when the game information is on hold, for example, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 or the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 by the main control, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the board lamp 224 are used. A combination of these may be used. Also, a special figure 1 holding lamp 218 or a special figure 2 holding lamp 220 and a combination of two places in the decorative symbol display device 208, or a special figure 1 holding lamp 218 or a special symbol 2 holding lamp 220 and a decorative symbol display device. 208 and the sub liquid crystal display device 209 can be combined.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice may be performed by holding display on various lamps, the decorative symbol display device 208, or the sub liquid crystal display device 209 including the panel lamp 224. For example, the lamp may perform an effect as a function different from the pre-reading notice in a predetermined period (for example, a symbol variation display for determining the special reach). It is also possible to have a hold display function when a predetermined condition is established while performing an effect as a decoration function at normal times.

  Further, one notification means may not correspond to notify one hold number. Three or more places may be displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, a configuration in which the number of notifications is reduced during notification at three or more locations (for example, at the start of special reach) (only notification by main control is left and notification by sub-control is turned off) may be employed.

  Further, at least one notification means (for example, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 by the main control) indicates accurate number-of-holds information, and other effect means may be used for other effects (for example, pre-reading notice or pseudo hold). Good.

  Indirect notification is also included in the notification of this embodiment. For example, in the case where a notice effect or a decorative symbol variation display that appears only when the hold is 3 or higher is performed, it is included as a notification of “hold 3 or higher”.

  Further, a modified example in the case where the predetermined game information is a continuous big hit (so-called consecutive resort) will be described below. As a combination of notifications executed at three or more locations when the game information is consecutive resort information, for example, seven consecutive resort displays or special background displays on the decorative symbol display device 208 during big hits or during electric support, or 7 Combinations such as the board lamp 224 emitting rainbow light or a special musical piece or the like flowing from the speaker 120 are possible above the Renso.

  It is not always necessary that the notification of the retreat information is completely the same for all the production means. The notification at 7 consecutive villas and the notification at 7 consecutive villas or more may be the same. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the notification from becoming too much for the player. In addition, as an example of indirect notification, for example, when about 10000 display is performed with a specification that can acquire about 2000 game balls in one big hit, it is included as notification of 5 consecutive resorts. Also good.

  Further, a modified example in the case where the predetermined game information is a right-handed instruction will be described below. As a combination of notifications executed at three or more locations when the game information is a right-handed instruction, for example, the right-handed lamp of the state notification lamp 222 by the main control, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the light emission gradation control of the panel lamp 224 Combinations such as voice output of a right-handed instruction from the speaker 120 are possible.

  The notification once terminated may be executed again when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, in order to urge the player to make a right strike when the player makes a left turn while the right notification lamp of the state notification lamp 222 by the main control is turned on and notification is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 by the sub control. Also included are those that perform notification sound by the speaker 120, notification lighting by the panel lamp 224, and the like.

  In the above embodiment, notifications are mainly given at three locations, but notifications at four or more locations may be used.

  The content of the notification may be a configuration in which not only notification for only predetermined game information but also notification regarding predetermined game information is included and notification regarding other game information is performed. For example, the configuration may be such that game information such as probability variation is notified by the light emission color of the right-hand-notified board lamp 224. Further, as long as the symbol variation display is being performed, a configuration in which notification regarding predetermined game information functions as a pre-reading notice or a jackpot notice may be used. By doing so, there is a case where diversity can be provided as well as a function as a simple notification.

  The plurality of presentation means may all be controlled by the main control means, or all may be controlled by the sub-control means. Moreover, the structure controlled by several sub-control means may be sufficient. If controlled by the main control means, the certainty of notification is maintained, and if controlled by the sub-control means, there is an effect of reducing the burden on the main control means.

  The configuration may be such that at least one notification is executed in a different period from the other. The configuration may be such that at least one notification is executed based on conditions different from other notification execution conditions. Moreover, the structure provided with two or more notification execution conditions may be sufficient. By doing so, it may be possible to effectively notify the establishment of different conditions such as right-handed alerting.

  The start time and end time of the plurality of notifications may all be the same. Also, only the start times may be the same and the end times may be different, or the start times may be different and the end times may be the same. By doing so, there are cases where the notification can be varied depending on the combination of the start time and the end time of the notification.

  With respect to the notification of the number of start suspensions by the start suspension display, notifications by various combinations are possible. For example, it is possible to perform two notifications on the decorative symbol display device 208 and further combine notifications from the main control means. In the case where a plurality of hold displays are performed on the decorative symbol display device 208, there are cases where a variety of prefetch notices such as hold prefetch can be provided. Also, two or more notifications may be performed on the main control means side.

  Regarding the notification of the number of start holds by the start hold display, there is no need to perform one start hold display for every start hold. For example, the lamp device may be configured to perform one display for one start suspension, and directly notify the number of start suspensions by numbers in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Diversity may increase by making notifications in different patterns. In some cases, it is possible to execute a combination of notifications that is easy for the player to understand based on the effects related to the game.

  As notification of the predetermined game information, notification related to usual hold may be used. For example, for those that can be opened for a relatively long period of time, or those that have special benefits due to the winning of the usual effects, the entertainment interest of the game may be improved by displaying three or more places on hold.

  In the above embodiment, the operation effective period in the operation of the plurality of operation means is common. In some cases, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that continuous operation of the operation means is necessary. In some cases, the risk of invalidating the operation of the operation means multiple times can be reduced.

  Further, the operation of the operating means may be settable during at least one symbol variation display. In the case of a configuration that is performed by a plurality of symbol variation displays, for example, by performing an operation related to the operation means in association with the pre-reading notice, the player may be expected to span a plurality of variations.

  A plurality of modes of operation means are provided, the operation mode and the operation request image are associated with each other, and the display mode (only) different from the other may display an operation request image different from the association. . The function as a notice may be emphasized.

  A plurality of modes of operation means may be provided, and the operation mode and the operation request image may be associated with each other. Then, one operation request image may be deleted by operating the operation means once or a plurality of times. Further, the operation mode of the operation means can be changed in accordance with the display mode of the operation request image corresponding to the next operation, and may be changed when different from the previous operation mode. By doing so, there are cases where the operation request image can function as an operation mode change notice.

  The operation effective period in the plurality of operation means may not be common, and the operation effective period may be set individually. By doing so, it may be possible to prevent the player from being fooled by prompting the player to operate the operation means a plurality of times while the effective period is set individually. Further, there are cases where the operation of the plurality of operation means can be equally assigned to the effect time (mainly the operation effective period) of the symbol variation display. Therefore, there are cases where the dissatisfaction of the player due to excessive operation effective period may be reduced.

  The above embodiment can also be applied to a game machine having a plurality of operation means. It is sufficient that at least one of the plurality of operation means includes the contents of the above-described embodiment. Moreover, the structure by which the operation request image according to several operation means and an effective period display image are displayed simultaneously may be sufficient.

  Further, the operation effective period may be configured to be performed across a plurality of symbol variation displays. In this way, it may function as a pre-reading notice.

  In the above embodiment, one effective period display image is erased by one operation of the operating means. However, one effective period display image is erased by performing a predetermined number of operations twice or more. It may be configured. Further, the display of all the valid period display images may be continued until the necessary number of operations for operating the operation means are performed. By doing so, for example, it may be possible to emphasize that the plurality of effective period displays prompts an operation by leaving all effective period displays even when the remaining effective period is small.

  The correspondence relationship between the operation mode of the operation means and the operation request image may be partially different. By doing so, breaking the so-called “law breaking (corresponding relationship (law))” may sometimes function as a jackpot confirmation notice or a notice to increase the jackpot expectation.

  Further, the condition as to whether the operation of the operation means is valid can be arbitrarily set. It may be effective when the number of operations is once or a plurality of times, and may be effective (the effect for the operation is executed) by performing lottery and winning every one or a plurality of times. By doing so, the number of operations may be adjusted according to the production time or the like.

  In addition, in the case of having a plurality of operation means, even if the operation request image is common (even if the image display prompts the operation of any operation means), the operation of other operation means is made effective. There may be. By doing so, there may be a case where less data is required due to the common operation request image.

  Further, the operation of the other operation means may be valid or invalid. There may be an effect equivalent to the above-mentioned “breaking law”.

  In the above embodiment, the operation means may be attached to the frame side of the pachinko machine 100. For example, it may be assumed that the design of the production means itself is changed due to a frame design change or the like in the process of developing a game machine. Even when the image display and the aspect of the effect means are different, there are cases where the purpose of notifying the player importantly (pressing the effect button, making a right turn, etc.) can be maintained.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button is set with an operation effective period, and the image display means executes at least a display effect after the effective period ends when the operation means is not operated during the operation effective period. It may be possible. By doing so, a display effect may be performed even when no buttons are operated.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button is set with an operation effective period, and the image display means does not execute the display effect when the operation means is not operated during the operation effective period. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, since the reference | standard is set | placed on the 2nd display effect, when the 2nd display effect is performed, the 2nd operation request image is easy to appear. Further, the operation request image related to the effect button may be displayed during at least a part of the operation effective period of the effect button.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the case where the operation request image is displayed in a mode different from the mode of the operation means during the display of the operation request image, the color difference of the effect button and the logo accessory, the operation request image is the first There is a display that suggests the position, and a production button and a logo accessory are in the second position.

  The rendering means is operable at least in the first aspect and the second aspect in which a new aspect is added to the first aspect, and the image display means displays the operation request image as the first aspect. When performing display corresponding to the aspect, the rendering means may be at least operable in the second aspect. In this way, when the production means (operation means) is more flashy, it may be possible to notice when the player operates the operation means.

  Alternatively, the rendering means is operable at least in the first aspect and a second aspect in which a new aspect is added to the first aspect, and the image display means displays the operation request image in the first aspect. In the case of performing display corresponding to the second aspect, the rendering means may be at least operable in the first aspect. In this way, if the operation request image is more flashy, the player can increase the expectation by looking at the operation request image first, and can give a sense of incongruity by operating the operation means. There are cases where it can be increased.

  The operation request image may have a pattern of the same mode as well as a mode different from the mode of the rendering means. By doing so, there is a case where it can function as a notification or a notice by properly using the same mode and a different mode. For example, there are cases where it can be used for a notice that a symbol variation display will be a big hit, a pre-read notice, a notice of the number of holds or a villa, etc.

  The operation request image may be performed only in a mode different from the mode of the rendering means, or may be performed only in the same mode, at one opportunity (for example, a button effect performed during symbol variation display). By doing so, the operation request image is associated with each opportunity, so that the player may easily recognize the opportunity.

  Regarding operation request images, at any of a plurality of triggers corresponding to one rendering means (for example, button effects performed before reach during symbol variation display and button effects performed after reach), operation requests in at least different modes Any configuration capable of displaying an image may be used.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player include not only an effect button and an operation button used in a service in which a game table and a mobile site are linked, but also a ball launching handle 134. As an example of this, there is a case where an image display for making a right-handed notification at the start of a big hit or at the start of electric support is performed. The present embodiment also includes such a content that a display in which the ball launch handle 134 is twisted to the right is displayed on the image display means. At this time, as an example of an aspect different from the aspect of the rendering means, there is an image display in which the display of the ball launch handle 134 itself is deformed. In this case, even when the design of the ball launching handle 134 is changed, there is a case where it is possible to reliably perform the most important notification in terms of the game, that is, right-handed notification.

  As an example of the production means, a winning means such as an attacker arranged on the game board may be used. By doing this, there is a case where there is an effect that can cope with a design change.

  In the above embodiment, when two effect buttons are used, the two effect buttons do not need to be effective for all operations of the effect buttons, and both effect buttons are effective only at a predetermined effect. Good. Further, when the first effect button is displayed as the operation request image, whether or not the operation of the second effect button is valid may be notified to the player or may not be notified. . By doing so, the number of effective production buttons may function as a notice. And as an effect when not notifying the player whether or not the second effect button is valid, the player can have an expectation when the display effect is performed by operating the second effect button. The player can select whether or not to operate the second effect button.

  The correspondence relationship between the operation request image and the effective period image is a relationship in which the first effective period image corresponds to the first operation request image and the second effective period image corresponds to the second operation request image. Not necessarily. For example, by changing a part of the combination, the player may feel uncomfortable and may function as a notice.

  Moreover, the structure which changes an operation request image and an effective period image (and its combination) according to conditions, such as a game state, may be sufficient. By doing so, there may be cases where variations in performance can be increased.

  In addition, regarding the button operation of the chance button 136 in each example of the above embodiment, even if the player does not operate the button during the button operation valid period, it is equivalent to the case where the button operation is performed. You may comprise so that an effect can be performed. Hereinafter, this is referred to as an “auto button” and will be described in detail below.

  First, the auto button setting method may be a configuration that can be arbitrarily set by the player, or a configuration that is set according to the gaming state or the like. As an example that a player can arbitrarily set, all players can set by operating other operation means such as a chance button 136 or a direction key 137 or other cross keys during a demonstration performance. Players can set up under certain conditions, such as an original mode that allows players to customize game tables and store game histories for each player on condition that the player enters unique information such as passwords. Possible configurations are listed. The configuration set according to the gaming state is, for example, the presence or absence of the electric support state and the same type of button effect when the same gaming state and effect mode continue for a predetermined period or a predetermined number of times. In some cases, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the operation for continuous operation.

  The notification that the button is an auto button may be always notified by the decorative symbol display device 208, the sub liquid crystal display device 209, or the like, or may be notified only when the auto button is set. Moreover, even if it is the structure which alert | reports when the setting of an auto button is cancelled | released, the structure which does not alert | report at all may be sufficient.

  As for the display during the auto button, the button image and the effective period display may be performed as in the case of the non-auto button, or a part of the image may not be displayed. In some cases, not displaying a part of the image itself may be a notification that the auto button is being operated. In addition, as an example of a configuration in which some images are not displayed, if only the button display is displayed and the effective period display is not performed, it is not noticed that there is an inherent button effect, but an extremely troublesome display effect does not occur. There is a case. Moreover, the structure which does not display at all may be sufficient.

  The operation timing of the auto button may be any timing during the effective period. For example, at the beginning of the effective period, it is possible to perform the effect accompanying the button operation without giving the player anxiety that the effect of the auto button may not be performed. If it is in the middle of the effective period, there is a case where there is no extension before and after the effect due to the button operation and a balance can be achieved. At the end of the validity period, it may lead to improvement of interest by sneaking the player. However, when an effect accompanying button operation appears at the end of the effective period, there is a risk that the appearance will be combined with the case where the effect is forcibly produced due to the expiration of the effective period at the time of the non-auto button. In this case, for example, when applying an auto button, an application according to the reliability is applied, and when the validity period of the non-auto button expires, the effect with the lowest reliability is forced to appear regardless of whether or not the difference is made. It is also possible to put out.

  As an auto button game example, when the auto button is set as described above, all button effects may be set to auto, or some button effects may be set to auto. As an example of partial auto, for example, the pre-reach notice may be auto, non-auto after the reach, or non-auto (only for the player to operate) during the intense heat production. In addition, there are cases where a variety of effects can be given by combining auto and non-auto. For example, an effect in which a button effect is performed with a pre-read hold notice and the hold icon changes in accordance with the button operation may have an effective period set over a plurality of symbol variation displays. During this time, if the button effect is produced with the symbol variation display, the button effect may overlap, and the player may be confused. Therefore, there is a case where it is possible to give diversity to the production while solving the problem by setting one of the button productions to auto. Also, individual settings can be made for each device, for example, only the sub liquid crystal button effects are set to auto.

  As for the auto of button effects requiring a plurality of button operations, a predetermined number of times determined for each effect, the number of times set according to the number of player operations at the time of non-auto buttons, and the like are assumed. In general, the effective period of an effect that requires a plurality of button operations is secured a little longer. For this reason, the parameter display associated with the button effect has a limit (the parameter does not advance any more) when it is determined whether or not it is correct. In such a case, if the number of times of auto is increased, there is a risk of disappointing the player because the parameter display does not proceed even though the effective period remains. Therefore, it may be preferable to perform the automatic operation a predetermined number of times in consideration of the effective period. Further, only a part of the operations such as one of a plurality of operations may be set to auto. In some cases, an auto button function can be used as a configuration for prompting a button operation.

  In addition, when the auto button is set, a command may be sent from the first sub-control unit 400 to the control system of the decorative symbol display device 208, and then the display control on the decorative symbol display device 208 side may be used. The command may be sent at the same timing as the non-auto button.

  Moreover, when an accidental condition is satisfied, an auto button may be used. For example, in the case of an error such as a bottom plate full tank error during a big hit, there are cases where both hands are used by a game ball discharging operation and a game ball firing. In such a case, an automatic button may be automatically used. Even when the auto button is being operated, if the player operates the button before operating the (auto) button, an effect may be performed. In addition, the auto button may be released (non-auto) by a player operating the button during the auto button.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 44: “A plurality of types of reels 1002 which are rotated and driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing rotation of the reels”, and A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position where the variable display device 1022 is shielded And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a presentation device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying the game.

  The gaming table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 45 (a), “Insert bills into bill insertion slot 2002, execute lottery based on bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display lottery result on lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko machine and a slot machine as examples of game machines, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

  The above embodiments can be combined with each other.

The game table of the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Appendix 1)
A game machine provided with a notification means capable of at least executing notification of game information related to a game,
The informing means is capable of at least informing the game information at three or more locations for the same type of game information.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
Provided with a plurality of production means capable of executing at least production related to the game,
The notification means can execute notification of the same type of game information at the three or more locations using the plurality of presentation means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 3)
The game stand according to appendix 2,
Main control means capable of executing at least control relating to the progress of the game;
Sub-control means capable of executing at least control related to the effect of the game,
At least one rendering means among the plurality of rendering means is controlled by the main control means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 4)
A game machine according to appendix 2 or 3,
The notification means is capable of executing at least two notifications of notifications of the same type of game information executed at the three or more locations, including at least the same period.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 2 to 4,
At least one effect means of the plurality of effect means is an image display means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 6)
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5,
A symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display;
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the same type of game information is information on the number of suspensions related to execution of the symbol variation display.
(Appendix 7)
A game machine as set forth in appendix 6,
Notification of at least one of the notifications of the number of holding times can be notified as a pre-reading notice,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 8)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 2 to 7,
At least one presentation means of the plurality of presentation means is a first presentation means,
At least one rendering means among the plurality of rendering means is a second rendering means,
The notification means is capable of at least executing the error notification using the first rendering means when an error occurs.
The notification means can continue to notify the same type of game information using the second effect means even when the error occurs.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 9)
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of notification means capable of at least executing notification of game information,
At least one notifying means among the plurality of notifying means is a first notifying means,
At least one notifying means among the plurality of notifying means is a second notifying means,
At least one notifying means of the plurality of notifying means is a third notifying means,
The game information is information including at least information related to the game,
The first notification means is capable of executing at least notification regarding the first game information in the first period,
The second notification means is capable of executing at least notification regarding the first game information in the second period,
The third notifying means is capable of executing at least a notification regarding the first game information in a third period,
The first period and the second period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
The first period and the third period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
The second period and the third period are periods in which at least a part overlaps,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 10)
Operation means provided at least in a position where the player can operate;
Image display means capable of displaying at least an image;
Production means capable of executing at least production,
A game machine equipped with
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a first image,
The image display means is capable of displaying a plurality of the first images,
The first image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of the operation effective period of the operation means;
The effect means is capable of executing at least the effect according to the number of times the operation means is operated.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 11)
The gaming machine according to appendix 10, wherein
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a second image,
The second image is an image including at least an image indicating an operation effective period of the operation means,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least one or a plurality of the second images when a plurality of the first images are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 12)
A gaming machine according to appendix 11,
The image display means is capable of displaying one second image with respect to one first image.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 13)
A gaming machine according to appendix 11,
The operation effective period is a period that can be set at least as a common effective period for a plurality of operations of the operation means,
The image display means is capable of displaying one second image when a plurality of the first images are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 14)
A gaming machine according to appendices 10 to 13,
The image display means is capable of displaying one first image in response to a single operation request from the operation means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 15)
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 10 to 14,
The image display means is capable of erasing the first image for one operation of the operation means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 16)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 10 to 15,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least one display mode of the plurality of first images in at least a display mode different from the display mode of the other first images.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 17)
The game stand according to appendix 16,
The first image displayed in the different display mode is an image corresponding to the last operation among the operations of the operation means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 18)
Operation means provided at least in a position where the player can operate;
Image display means capable of displaying at least an image;
Production means capable of executing at least production in response to the operation means being operated,
A game machine equipped with
The operating means is at least capable of taking a first state,
The operating means is at least capable of taking a second state,
The first state and the second state are states in which at least a part of the state of the operation means is different,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a first image,
The first image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of a period in which the operation means can be operated,
The first image is an image including at least an image capable of suggesting that the operation unit is in the first state,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a second image,
The second image is an image that can be displayed during at least a part of a period in which the operation means can be operated,
The second image is an image including at least an image capable of suggesting that the operation means is in the second state,
The image display means can display at least the first image when the operation means is in the first state and the first condition is satisfied,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least the second image when the second condition is established in the first state.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 19)
The game stand according to appendix 18,
The production means is capable of executing at least a plurality of types of production,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a first effect,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a second effect,
The case where the second effect is executed rather than the first effect is more likely to lead to a big hit,
When the production means performs the second production, the second condition is more easily established than the first condition.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 20)
The game stand according to appendix 18 or 19,
It further comprises an operation means different from the operation means,
The another operation means is at least operable by a player,
The effect means is capable of executing the effect even when the other operation means is operated.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 21)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 18 to 20,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a third image indicating a period during which the operation means can be operated,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least a fourth image indicating a period during which the operation means can be operated,
The third image is an image that can be displayed at least in correspondence with the first image,
The fourth image is an image that can be displayed at least in correspondence with the second image,
The third image and the fourth image are different images.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 22)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 18 to 21,
The image display means is capable of displaying at least the first image when a period during which the operation means can be operated is the first period.
The image display means is capable of displaying at least the second image when the period during which the operation means can be operated is the first period.
A game stand characterized by that.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 137 Direction key 208 Decoration symbol display device 208a Left symbol display area 208b Middle symbol display area 208c Right symbol display area 208d Effect display area 208d1 Special figure 1 hold display area 208d2 Special figure 2 hold display area 209 Display device 222 Status display lamp 226 General winning opening 228 Universal drawing start opening 230 Special figure 1 starting opening 232 Special drawing 2 starting opening 234 Variable winning opening 300 Main control section 400 First sub control section 500 Second sub control section

Claims (15)

Operation means provided at least in a position where the player can operate;
Production means capable of executing at least multiple types of production,
Display means capable of displaying at least the first display;
A game machine equipped with
The first display includes at least a display related to the operation means,
The display means is means capable of displaying at least the first display which is a first number,
The first number is a number of two or more,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a first effect,
At least one of the multiple types of effects is a second effect,
The first effect can be executed at least by the operation means being operated once,
The second effect can be executed at least by the operation means being operated the number of times equal to the first number,
The second effect is an effect related to at least the first effect.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first effect is an effect that can be executed each time the operating means is operated,
The second effect is an effect according to the first effect that is the first number.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The second effect is an effect capable of informing at least a privilege granted to the player,
The second effect is an effect that at least informs the privilege when the first effect executed for the number of times equal to the first number is the same effect.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The display means is means capable of displaying at least a second display,
The second display is displayed at least in a period (hereinafter referred to as “third period”) in which the reception regarding the operation of the operation means is valid.
The display means is means capable of displaying at least one second display,
The first number is three;
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 4,
The first display is a display that can be started at least in the first period;
The second display is a display that can be started at least in the second period,
The first period is a period including at least a part of the third period;
The second period is a period including at least a part of the third period.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
The third period is a period that can be set at least as a common effective period for the operation of the operation means that is the first number.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
The display means is means capable of erasing one first display when the operation means is operated once.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The first display is a button display.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 4 thru | or 6,
The second display is a gauge display.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
A symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display;
The first effect is an effect that can be started at least during execution of the symbol variation display,
The second effect is an effect that can be started at least during execution of the symbol variation display.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
A control means capable of at least starting a big hit game;
The first effect is an effect that can be started at least during the execution of the jackpot game,
The second effect is an effect that can be started at least during execution of the jackpot game.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The first number is three;
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The first number is two;
A game stand characterized by that.

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