JP2015097844A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine being less prone to give a feeling of decrease in game media to a player.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: game state setup means that sets one game state from a plurality of types of game states including at least a first game state and a second game state being more advantageous than the first game state; and number-of-cumulative-total-increase/decrease derivation means that, in a game immediately after the second game state is newly set before a prescribed number of games are executed after the termination of the second game state, in a state where the number of cumulative total increase/decrease before it turns out the new second game state continuously exceeds zero or is continuously zero or more, derives the number of cumulative total increase/decrease in the game immediately after the new second game state is set, using the number of game media used and offered in the current game and the number of cumulative total increase/decrease derived in the previous game, however, in other cases, derives the number of cumulative total increase/decrease in the game immediately after the new second game state is set, using the number of game media used and offered in the current game.

Description

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

  In order to enhance the interest of the player, a conventional game stand includes a notification means for notifying a cumulative increase / decrease number obtained by accumulating the increase / decrease of game media (for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, when a gaming state (for example, replay time) advantageous to the player is set, or when the gaming state is set substantially continuously, notification means for continuously deriving and notifying the cumulative increase / decrease number is provided. A playground can be considered.

JP 2008-6223 A

  However, a gaming machine provided with an informing means for notifying the cumulative increase / decrease number has a problem in that when the cumulative increase / decrease number is less than zero, the player is given a sense of decrease in game media.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object is to provide a game table that hardly gives a player a feeling of decrease in game media.

In order to solve the above problems, the first game machine of the present invention is:
A lottery related to a game is performed using a game medium, and after the lottery is performed, a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied are stopped based on a result of the lottery, and the stopped state of the stopped reels In a game stand that can repeatedly execute a game that grants a game medium based on
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state;
The period in which the second gaming state is set and the period from the end of the second gaming state until a predetermined number of games are performed, wherein the first gaming state is set. A cumulative increase / decrease deriving means configured to be able to derive a cumulative increase / decrease indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in a predetermined period composed of a period;
Display means;
Display control means for executing control relating to the display means,
The cumulative increase / decrease number deriving means includes:
The cumulative increase / decrease in the game for the predetermined period is the number of game media used in the current game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game. Derived using numbers,
In the game immediately after the second game state is newly set in the predetermined period, the cumulative increase / decrease number before the newly set second game state is set continues to exceed zero. In the current game or the state in which the game continues to become zero or more, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set is used as the game used in the current game. The period in which the previous second gaming state was set by deriving using the number of media, the number of gaming media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the previous game In other cases, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set may be calculated as the current game. In The number of game media used you are, and that derived using the number of granted game media in the current game, it is possible to derive the number of newly the total increase or decrease,
In a game that is one game during the period in which the second game state is set and is different from the game immediately after the second game state is set, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the current game is calculated as follows. The number of game media used in the game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game are used to derive the game media acquired by the player. The number can be reflected to the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the game immediately after the second gaming state is set,
The display control means includes
In the period in which the second gaming state is set in the predetermined period, the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is executed, while the first gaming state in the predetermined period is set. During the period, the control to display the cumulative increase / decrease number is not executed,
In executing the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number during the period in which the second gaming state is set in the predetermined period, the cumulative increase / decrease number is less than zero or the cumulative increase / decrease number is When the value is less than or equal to zero, the control for displaying zero is executed or the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is not executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is unlikely to give the player a sense of decrease in gaming media.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). 3 is a front view of a symbol display window 113 and reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front. FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the design given to each reel planarly. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game state control process (step S121) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of Fig.12 (a), (c) is 1st. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the sub control part 400, (d) is a flowchart of the command process of (a). It is a flowchart of a process at the time of internal winning command reception. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of game state control command reception. 14 is a flowchart of difference sheet counter update processing shown in FIG. 13. 15 is a flowchart of difference sheet counter reset determination processing shown in FIG. 14. 15 is a flowchart of a difference sheet counter end determination process shown in FIG. 14 is a flowchart of difference sheet counter initial setting processing shown in FIG. 13. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. (A) is a graph which shows an example of the change of the cumulative value of a difference number, (b) is the medal acquisition number alert | reported to a player based on the change of the cumulative value of a difference number shown to (a). It is a graph which shows an example of a change of. FIG. 20 is a graph showing an example of the number of medals acquired that is notified by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display apparatus 157 corresponding to the change shown in FIG. (A) is a graph which shows an example of the change of the cumulative value of a difference number, (b) is the medal acquisition number alert | reported to a player based on the change of the cumulative value of a difference number shown to (a). It is a graph which shows an example of a change of. FIG. 23 is a graph showing an example of the number of medals acquired in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display apparatus 157 corresponding to the change shown in FIG. (A) is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the difference number when the ART gaming state and the special gaming state are continuous, and (b) is a cumulative value of the difference number shown in (a). It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified to a player based on change of. It is a graph which shows an example of the medal acquisition number notified to a player in the same situation as FIG. (A) is a graph which shows an example of the change of the cumulative value of the difference number when the AT gaming state continues three times, and (b) is based on the change of the cumulative value of the difference number shown in (a). It is a graph which shows an example of the change of the medal acquisition number alert | reported to a player. FIG. 28 is a graph showing an example of the number of medals acquired that is notified by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. (A) is a graph which shows an example of a change of the cumulative value of the difference number when three AT gaming states are continuous, (b) is a graph of the cumulative value of the difference number shown in (a). It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified to a player based on change. It is a graph which shows an example of the medal acquisition number notified in the same situation as FIG. It is a graph which shows an example of the medal acquisition number notified in the same situation as FIG. (A) is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the same difference number as in FIG. 27 (a), and (b) is a player based on the change in the cumulative value of the difference number shown in (a). It is a graph which shows an example of the change of the medal acquisition number alert | reported to. (A) is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the same difference number as in FIG. 27 (a), and (b) is a player based on the change in the cumulative value of the difference number shown in (a). It is a graph which shows an example of the change of the medal acquisition number alert | reported to. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 'from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 'of FIG. 34 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at game board 200 'from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 ′, (b) is a flowchart of strobe interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer variable update interruption process of 1st sub control part 400 ', (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of 1st sub control part 400'. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, and (c) ) Is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. It is a figure which shows an example of the change of the number of acquired game balls when it transfers to a usual high probability state (electric support state) from 2R big hit state, and it becomes 15R big hit state after that. FIG. 44 is a graph showing an example of the number of game balls acquired that are notified by the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. 43.

<Embodiment 1>
Hereinafter, a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of a first game machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a front view of the symbol display window 113 and the reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a first gaming table of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right Horizontal winning line L1 composed of middle reel design, left reel upper symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol composed of right reel lower symbol, left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol There are provided three pay lines L3, which are configured as follows. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. When one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line L1 is valid, and when two medals are bet, two pay lines including the lower right pay line L2 are valid and three medals are bet. In such a case, the three winning lines including the upward rising winning line L3 become valid. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 3 lines. For example, a winning line different from the horizontal winning line L1, the falling right winning line L2, and the rising right winning line L3 may be added and a winning line exceeding 3 lines (for example, 5 lines) may be set as an effective winning line. Regardless of the number, the same number of winning lines may be set as valid winning lines.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 or a special combination 2) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role 1 to a replaying role 7 which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game is won (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the start lever 135 is operated after inserting three medals, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of the stop operation means in the first gaming machine of the present invention, and are buttons for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135. It is a type switch and is associated with each reel 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as a stop operation order or a pressing order. Further, the stop operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press stop operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112. Is called “reverse pressing stop operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of display means in the first game stand of the present invention.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot 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 slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of lottery means in the first game machine of the present invention, and corresponds to an example of stop control means in the first game machine of the present invention. The combination of the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of the game state setting means in the first game machine of the present invention. The combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an example of display control means in the first game machine of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot 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, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is 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 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times 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 ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface.

  The second sub control unit 500 receives the control command transmitted by the first sub control unit 400 via the input interface, and drives the display control of the liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image display device), the effect device 160, and the like. The drive control of the various effect drive devices 165 is performed. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices 165 (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon design” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell design” is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 7, small combination 1 to small combination 5). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to the special gaming state. In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 7 are roles that enable re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A special combination 2 and a prize for replaying combination 1 to replaying combination 7 are included.

  The special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special combination 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” and the special combination 2 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”.

  When the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a game in which a special role is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be in the state where the special role has been won internally, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (“Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1) "or" Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 "(BB2)) will be in a state where it is easy to win.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2. This special game state will be described later.

  “The re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 7) is a winning combination (operating role) that can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. Note that the corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replaying player 1, “replay-replay-bell (preparation replay)” for replaying player 2, and replaying. The game player 3 is “replay-replay-watermelon (rush replay)”, the regame player 4 is “bell-replay-watermelon (punk play)”, and the re-game player 5 is “bell-replay-replay (control replay 1)”. The re-playing combination 6 is “Replay-Bell-Replay (Control Replay 2)”, and the re-playing combination 7 is “Bell-Bell-Replay (Control Replay 3)”. Note that the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 2. Based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 3, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4), and the replaying player 4 is supported. Based on the display of the symbol combination, the gaming state is shifted to a re-gaming low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0). These gaming states will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a re-game is won. It is also possible to use a medal that has been thrown into the next game as it is in the next game.

  “Small roles (small roles 1 to 5)” (hereinafter referred to as “small roles 1”, “small roles 2”, “small roles 3”, “small roles 4”, and “small roles 5” respectively) A) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “ANY-Cherry-ANY (cherry)” for the small part 1 and “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (watermelon)” for the small part 2. ) ”, Small role 3 is“ Seven 1-Bell-Bell (blue bell) ”, small role 4 is“ Seven 2-Bell-Bell (red bell) ”, and small role 5 is“ BAR-Bell-Bell (black bell) ” ) ”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the middle reel 110 may have the middle reel middle stage symbol “Cherry”, and the symbols of the left reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  Note that the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 are arranged at positions where they are not drawn simultaneously. More specifically, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5, the symbols displayed on the left reel 110 are “Seven 1”, “Seven 2”, and “BAR”, respectively. . As shown in FIG. 4, “Seven 1” is arranged at the second position, “Seven 2” is arranged at the ninth position, and “BAR” is arranged at the sixteenth position. Here, when the winning combination of the small combination 3 is won internally, three symbols of “Bell (No. 7), Blank 2 (No. 8), Seven 2 (No. 9)” are displayed on the left reel 110. Even if the stop operation of the left reel 110 is performed at the timing, “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is not displayed on the left reel 110, and the player cannot display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3, “replay (6th), bell (7th), blank 2 (8th)” to “bell (0th), watermelon (1st) ), Stop operation must be performed at the timing when “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is displayed. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4, "watermelon (No. 13), bell (No. 14), replay (No. 15)" to "Bell (No. 7), blank 2 (No. 8) is displayed on the left reel 110. ), 7-2 (No. 9) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. To display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5, "replay (20th), bell (1st), watermelon (2nd)" to "bell (14th), replay (15th) on the left reel 110 , BAR (No. 16) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. That is, there is no stop timing common to the symbols of the left reel 110 among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5. In this case, since the player does not know which combination is won unless the slot machine 100 notifies the internal winning combination, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 cannot be surely arranged.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a replay low probability state (RT0), a special game state (RT1), a special role internal winning state (RT2), a replay high probability preparation state (RT3), and a replay high probability state (RT4). ), And these game states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 shows these five game states. This figure shows that when the conditions described on the arrows connecting the gaming states are satisfied, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrows. Conditions for the transition of the game state include establishment of a predetermined combination and digesting a predetermined number of games.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT1 (special game state), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The re-playing low probability state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of re-playing is the lowest (disadvantageous to the player) among other gaming states (for example, a gaming state other than the special gaming state), and may be referred to as a normal gaming state is there. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1 and special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 1-2-5, replay role 1-2-6, replay role 1- 2-7, re-game role 1-2-5-6, re-game role 1-2-5-7, re-game role 1-2-6-7, small role 1 to small role 5 If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2-5” indicates that re-playing combination 1, re-playing combination 2 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-game player 1-2-6” means that re-game player 1, re-game player 2, and re-game player 6 were won at the same time, and “re-game player 1-2-7” It means that the game player 1, the re-game player 2, and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 1-2-5-6” is the re-game player 1, the re-game player 2, the re-game player 5 , And re-playing role 6 are won simultaneously, and “re-playing role 1-2-5-7” means that re-playing role 1, re-playing role 2, re-playing role 5 and re-playing role 7 are simultaneously “Re-playing role 1-2-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 2, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when “re-game player 1-2-5” is internally elected and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed on the screen, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the right reel 112, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the right reel 112, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6-7” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed.

  These are “replaying role 1-2-5”, “replaying role 1-2-6”, “replaying role 1-2-7”, “replaying role 1-2-5-6”, “ Like the “re-playing role 1-2-5-7” and “re-playing role 1-2-6-7”, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order Sometimes called “replay”.

  FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replay low probability state, the state shifts to a replay high probability preparation state (RT3) described later.

<Replay high probability ready state (RT3)>
The re-gaming high probability ready state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-gaming low probability state (RT0). In addition, the game state is more easily shifted to a replay high probability state to be described later than the replay low probability state. In the replay high probability preparation state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1 and special role 2, replay role 3-4-5, replay role 3-4-6, replay role 3-4-7, replay There are a game combination 3-4-5-6, a re-game combination 3-4-5-7, a re-game combination 3-4-6-7, and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 3-4-5” indicates that re-playing combination 3, re-playing combination 4 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-playing role 3-4-6” indicates that re-playing role 3, re-playing role 4 and re-playing role 6 were simultaneously elected, and “re-playing role 3-4-7” It indicates that the game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 3-4-5-6” is the re-game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 5. , And the re-playing role 6 are elected at the same time, and the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” indicates that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 5 and the re-playing role 7 simultaneously “Re-playing role 3-4-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In this embodiment, when “re-game player 3-4-5” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the re-playing combination 4 is displayed on the screen, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the re-playing combination 3 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-6” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the combination 4 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the right reel 112, replay The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the combination 4 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-6-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed.

  These are “re-playing role 3-4-5”, “re-playing role 3-4-6”, “re-playing role 3-4-7”, “re-playing role 3-4-5-6”, “ Like the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” and “re-playing role 3-4-6-7”, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order is set to “push order”. Sometimes called “replay”.

  FIG. 6 shows that in the replay high probability ready state (RT3), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed, the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay high probability state (RT4). When the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, it is indicated that the replaying low probability state (RT0) described above is entered. Further, in the figure, it is shown that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is internally won in the replay high probability preparation state (RT3), the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later. .

<Replay high probability state (RT4)>
The re-game high probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT0). In the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes a special combination 1 and a special combination 2, a replay combination 1, and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When the re-game high probability state is entered, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a stop operation effect described later. This effect makes it easy to align the symbols of the winning combination internally, and the player can easily win medals. Further, in the lottery table shown in FIG. 7, when “RT4” and “RT0” are compared, the winning probabilities of the small roles 1 to 5 that can acquire medals are the same, but the probability of winning the re-playing role is high. “RT4” is higher, making it difficult for players to consume medals. Therefore, this high replay probability state is more advantageous to the player than the low replay probability state. Note that a gaming state in which this stop operation effect is executed and the probability of internal winning in replaying is higher than the normal gaming state may be referred to as an ART (assist replay time) gaming state.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times) is consumed in the replay high probability state (RT4), the replay low probability state (RT0) is transferred. Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when the special combination 1 and special combination 2 are internally won in the replay high probability state (RT4), the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special role internal winning state is a state in which the special role internal winning flag is set to ON, and the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing and corresponds to any of the special roles 1 and 2 This is a gaming state in which a symbol combination to be displayed can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination 1 and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is displayed in the special combination internal winning state, the state shifts to a special game state to be described later.

<Special gaming state (RT1)>
The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous than the replay low probability state (RT0). In the special game state (BB game state), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, the winning combination that is won internally includes a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3-4-5. The “small role 3-4-5” is a role in which the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 are simultaneously elected internally. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  As is apparent from the lottery values shown in FIG. 7, the special game state (RT1) has a higher expected value of the number of game media to be paid out than the replay low probability state (RT0). For this reason, the special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the re-gaming low probability state.

  In this special game state, a difference number, which is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals bet from the number of medals paid out in one game, is calculated, and the total value of the difference number is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the device 157. Note that one-time game means that if there is a stop timing or payout of all reels from the timing at which the game medium is inserted or the timing at which the rotation operation means is operated, the payout ends. Until the timing.

  FIG. 6 shows that, in a special game state, when a prescribed number (for example, 345) is paid out, the game shifts to a re-game low probability state (RT0).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state ends when a predetermined payout number is paid out. However, for example, when a predetermined payout number (eg, 253) is paid out, or a predetermined combination (eg, single When a bonus is won (so-called MB gaming state), a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played (So-called RB gaming state).

<AT gaming state>
As described above, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment controls five gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). In the first sub-control unit 400, when the gaming state is other than the special gaming state (RT1), there is a case where a stop operation effect for informing information on the winning combination internally is executed. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, an effect of notifying the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop operation means is executed in order to establish the internal winning combination. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, in order to shift to the replay high probability state (RT4), when the push order replay is established, the replay player 2 (preparation replay) or the replay player 3 (rush replay). An effect of informing the stop operation order for aligning the symbols of (e.g., an effect of informing the stop in the order of left, middle, and right when the re-playing player 1-2-5 is winning internally) Is executed. Further, when the winning combination of the small combination 3 to the small combination 5 is won internally, a notification regarding the winning combination that is won internally (for example, blue for small combination 3, red for small combination 4, small combination 5) In this case, a notification of a color indicating an internal winning combination is executed, such as black.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the AT gaming flag stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit is on, the AT gaming state in the first sub-control unit main process (see FIG. 11A). The production is executed. This AT gaming flag is set to ON if the number of AT gaming state transitions stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is 1 or more, and is set to OFF if a predetermined condition is satisfied (details) Will be described later). In addition, the number of times that an AT game is executed may be stored in the RAM 408 in addition to the number of AT game state transition times, and the AT game state may be entered for this number of games.

  Further, as in the special gaming state (RT1), the difference number in one game is calculated in this AT gaming state, and the total value of the difference number is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 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 resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, based on the number of inserted medals, preparation for sending the inserted number command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107, and the result of the internal lottery is shown. Preparation for transmitting the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S111. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination is made, and a payout number command corresponding to the determined winning combination payout number is prepared for transmission. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “Seven 1-Bell-Bell” is lined up on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination 3 has been won.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control process, a replay low probability state (RT0), a special game state (RT1), a special role internal winning state (RT2), a replay high probability ready state (RT3), and a replay high probability state (RT4). Processing related to the transition of each gaming state is performed, and the gaming state is shifted when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. Also, preparation for transmission of a gaming state control command indicating the current gaming state is made. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Next, details of the gaming state control process (step S121) during the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state control process (step S121).

  In the first step S201, RT update information that is information indicating the transition or continuation of the gaming state is set depending on whether or not the gaming state transition condition in the state transition diagram shown in FIG. 6 is satisfied. More specifically, RT update information is set based on the winning determination result, the passage of the prescribed number of games, and the payout of the prescribed number. Here, the RT update information is information indicating a change in gaming state. Specifically, it includes information indicating whether the gaming state transitions or continues, includes information indicating the gaming state after transition when the gaming state transitions, and includes information indicating that the gaming state continues. Information indicating a continued gaming state is included.

  In a succeeding step S203, a game state update process (RT update process) is executed. Here, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is updated according to the RT update information set in step S201.

  In step S205, a control process related to the gaming state is executed in addition to the gaming state update process.

  In step S207, preparation for transmitting a gaming state control command, which is a command based on RT update information, to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the gaming state control process ends.

<Main timer 300 timer interrupt processing>
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 S301, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S303, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S305, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S307, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, stop button reception processing is performed based on the acquired interrupt statuses of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  In step S309, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S 311, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, throwing number command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command associated with acceptance of operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command associated with reel 110 to 112 stop processing, payout number command and payout end command associated with medal payout processing, gaming state control command, etc.), bit 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It is configured.

  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 S313, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S315, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S305 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S317, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S321. If the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S301 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S321, 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.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 11C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 11D is a flowchart of the command processing shown in FIG.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 11A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, 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 S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. Here, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control unit 300. Details of this command processing will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. For example, when a new command is received in step S407, preparation for an effect corresponding to this command is made. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S413, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S415, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S409 is performed. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S409, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to 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 S421 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S431, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S403 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 11A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S433, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S415, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the command processing (step S407) shown in FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. In step S441 of the command processing, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process jumps to the process corresponding to each command in the subsequent step S443, and after executing the jump destination process, the command process is terminated. The process corresponding to this command includes, for example, an internal winning command reception process corresponding to the internal winning command (described later with reference to FIG. 12) and a gaming state control command reception process corresponding to the gaming state control command (FIG. 13). And so on). If there is no unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, this command processing is terminated without doing anything.

  Next, the internal winning command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the internal winning command reception process. This process is one of the processes executed in step S443 shown in FIG. 11D when an internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is received.

  First, in step S501, the internal winning information stored in the RAM 408 in the first sub control unit is updated according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the received internal winning command.

  Next, in step S503, an AT lottery process is executed. Specifically, when the internal winning information stored in the RAM 408 is a predetermined combination (in this embodiment, a small combination 1 (cherry) and a small combination 2 (watermelon)), an AT game is played with a predetermined probability. An AT grant lottery that determines whether or not to grant is executed. When this lottery is won, 1 is added to the number of AT gaming state transitions (details will be described later) stored in the RAM 408. Note that the number added to the AT gaming state transition count may be a number other than 1, such as 2 or 10, or the previous AT gaming state transition count is discarded without adding and a new AT gaming state is added. The number of transitions may be stored.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not an AT game is being executed. If the AT game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S507, an AT information setting process is executed. Specifically, information for executing the stop operation effect is set based on the internal winning information stored in the RAM 408.

  In step S509, other processes based on the internal winning command are executed, and the internal winning command receiving process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, processing at the time of accepting the gaming state control command will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing processing at the time of accepting a gaming state control command. This process is one of the processes executed in step S443 shown in FIG. 11 (d) when the gaming state control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is received.

  First, in step S601, an AT game update process is executed. Specifically, any one of AT game start processing and AT game end processing is executed.

  First, when not playing an AT game, an AT game start process is executed. In this AT game start process, if the number of AT game state transitions stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit is 1 or more, this AT game state transition number is decremented by 1, and the AT game provided in the RAM 408 The flag is set on. When the AT game flag is on, the AT game state is set, and a stop operation effect is executed in the first sub-control unit main process (see FIG. 11A). Here, the AT game flag is set to ON after the predetermined number of games are digested, such as the AT game flag is set to ON after performing the effect indicating the transition to the AT game state for the predetermined number of games. It may be done.

  In the AT game start process, if the received game state control command indicates that the re-game high probability state (RT4) is to be transferred, the AT game flag is turned on regardless of the number of AT game state shifts. Set to

  Next, when an AT game is being played, an AT game end process is executed. In this AT game end process, if the received game state control command is a command indicating that the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) and the special game state (RT1) are to be transferred, the AT game flag is turned off. It is set and the AT gaming state ends. On the other hand, when a gaming state control command other than the above is received, the AT gaming flag remains on and the AT gaming state is continued.

  In the next step S603, the gaming state information provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is updated according to the RT update information included in the received gaming state control command.

  In step S605, it is determined whether or not a later-described difference count flag is on. If the difference sheet count flag is on, the process proceeds to step S607. If the difference sheet count flag is off, the process proceeds to step S609.

  Here, the difference number count flag is a flag indicating whether or not to calculate the difference number. When the difference number count flag is set to ON, the difference number is calculated for each game, and the value is stored in the RAM 408. It is accumulated in a difference number counter provided in the inside.

  In step S607, the difference sheet count is accumulated by the difference sheet counter updating process, and then the process proceeds to step S611. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S609, a difference number counter initial setting process is executed, and the difference number counter stored in the RAM 408 is initialized. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S611. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, it is determined whether the difference sheet count flag is on. If the difference sheet count flag is on, the process proceeds to step S613. If the difference sheet count flag is off, the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S613, difference number information setting processing is executed. Specifically, for example, information for displaying the value of the difference sheet counter on the liquid crystal display device 157 is set. In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, information for displaying 0 is set when the difference sheet counter is less than 0, and information for displaying the value of the difference sheet counter as it is in other cases. Is set. After setting this information, the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S615, other processing based on the gaming state control command is executed, and the gaming state control command reception processing is terminated.

  Next, the difference sheet counter updating process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the details of the difference counter updating process (step S607) shown in FIG.

  First, in step S701, the difference in the number of inserted sheets (difference number) is calculated from the number of medals paid out in one game. Information indicating the number of inserted medals is included in the inserted number command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit when this command is received. Information indicating the number of payouts is included in the payout number command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit when this command is received. Using these pieces of information, the difference number is calculated.

  In the next step S703, the value of the difference number counter stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit is updated. Specifically, the value of the difference number calculated in the immediately preceding step S701 is added up to the value of the difference number counter, and this value is stored as a new value of the difference number counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, based on the gaming state information provided in the first sub-control unit 400, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state (RT1) or a re-gaming high probability state (RT4). If it is in these gaming states, the process proceeds to the difference number counter reset determination process in step S707, and if not, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S707, a difference sheet counter reset determination process (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15) is executed, and then the difference sheet counter update process is terminated.

  In step S709, it is determined whether or not an AT gaming state is set. If the gaming state is an AT gaming state, the difference counter updating process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, a difference sheet counter end determination process (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16) is executed, and then the difference sheet counter update process ends.

  Next, the difference sheet counter reset determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the difference sheet counter reset determination process (step S707) shown in FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the gaming state continues from the previous game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the gaming state continues based on the gaming state information stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit. If the gaming state continues, the difference counter resetting determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the gaming state has not continued, that is, if the gaming state has shifted, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether the difference sheet counter is less than zero. If the difference sheet counter is less than 0, the process proceeds to step S805; otherwise, the difference sheet counter reset determination process is terminated.

  In step S805, the value of the difference sheet counter is set to 0, and the difference sheet counter reset determination process ends.

  Next, the difference sheet counter end determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the difference counter end determination process (step S711) shown in FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the gaming state continues from the previous game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the gaming state continues based on the gaming state information stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit. If the gaming state continues, the process proceeds to step S903. On the other hand, if the gaming state has not continued, that is, if the gaming state has shifted, the process proceeds to step S909.

  In step S903, update processing of the end number counter provided in the RAM 408 is executed. Specifically, the value of the difference number, which is the difference between the inserted number and the payout number, is accumulated in the value of the end number counter.

  In step S905, it is determined whether or not the value of the end number counter is less than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S907. If not, the difference counter end determination process ends.

  In step S907, the difference sheet count flag is set to OFF.

  In step S901, the process proceeds to step S909 when the gaming state has not continued from the previous game. In step S909, the value of the end number counter is set to a predetermined value, and the difference number counter end determination process ends. Here, the value of the end number counter will be described.

  After the advantageous gaming state is ended, when the number of medals equal to the value of the end number counter is decreased, the difference number count flag is turned off. That is, the count of the difference number is continued according to the value of the end number counter, and if the game state is changed to an advantageous game state again during this time, the number of medals obtained through a plurality of advantageous game states can be displayed. . Here, since a game in which about 1.4 medals can be obtained for one game in the re-game high probability state (RT4) is executed 50 times, medals obtained in one re-game high probability state Is assumed to be 70 sheets (1.4 sheets × 50 times), and this value is set as a predetermined value in the end sheet counter.

  The value of the end number counter is not limited to this value of 70. For example, assuming that the special gaming state continues, it is set to 230, which is the average number of medals acquired in the special gaming state. Various values can be set according to the situation. Further, for example, the number of games may be set as an end condition regardless of the number of medals such that the difference number count flag is set to OFF when 50 games are consumed.

  Next, the difference sheet counter initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the difference counter initial setting process (step S609) shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not an AT game is being played. If an AT game is being played, the process proceeds to step S1005, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the special gaming state (RT1) based on the gaming state information provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit. If the special game state has been entered, the process proceeds to step S1005. If not, the difference counter initial setting process is terminated.

  In step S1005, the value of the difference counter provided in the RAM 408 is set to 0, and the flow advances to step S1007.

  In step S1007, the difference sheet count flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON, and the difference sheet counter initial setting process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 18C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1101 in FIG. 18A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is executed in step S1101. In this initialization processing, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization processing in the RAM, and the like are performed.

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

  In step S1105, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1107, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1109, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S1107, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM, and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S1111, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1109. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S1109, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S1113, image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1109. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1109, image control corresponding to this command is performed. More specifically, for example, a stop operation effect in an AT game or image control for displaying the difference number based on the value of the difference number counter is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1103.

  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 S1115 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 of the second sub control unit 500.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 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 the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1117, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area described in step S1103 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1103, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S1119, an effect random number update process is performed, and the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process is terminated.

  The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings as appropriate based on the above-described contents. Hereinafter, when the difference number is a positive value, it may be referred to as having won a medal, and when the difference number is negative, it may be referred to as having lost a medal. In addition, a state where the cumulative value of the number of differences in a predetermined period is a positive value may be referred to as a state where the number of medals of the player is positive. Further, the cumulative value in this state may be referred to as a player's medal acquisition number. Further, a state where the cumulative value of the difference number in a predetermined period is a negative value may be referred to as a player's medal number being negative, and the cumulative value in this state may be referred to as a player's medal loss number.

  First, problems of the conventional slot machine will be described.

  In the conventional slot machine, in order to enhance the interest of the game, a plurality of game states having different player advantages are provided, and one of them is selected and set. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability preparation state (RT3), the replay high probability state (RT4), the special role internal winning state (RT2), the special game The gaming state of the slot machine 100 is set by combining the five gaming states of the state (RT1) and the above-described AT gaming state. Here, for convenience of explanation, these gaming states are divided into a normal gaming state and a non-normal gaming state.

  The normal gaming state corresponds to, for example, a gaming state that is most disadvantageous to the player in the gaming state or a gaming state that has the longest set period. More specifically, a gaming state in which gaming media decreases, a non-AT gaming state, a gaming state with the lowest internal winning probability of a re-gamer, and a non-AT gaming state with the highest internal winning probability of a re-gamer. There is a low gaming state.

  In contrast to the normal game state, the non-normal game state corresponds to, for example, a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state or a game state in which an increase in game media can be expected compared to the normal game state. More specifically, there are a bonus gaming state, an AT gaming state, a replay high probability gaming state, an ART (assist replay time) gaming state, and the like.

  Here, some slot machines, for example, notify the number of medals earned by the player based on the cumulative value of the number of differences during this period when the non-normal gaming state continues.

  However, the non-normal game state is a period in which a player can easily obtain medals compared to the normal game state, and the player may not be able to acquire medals. For example, when the AT gaming state and the ART gaming state are continuous, and the number of medals of the player becomes negative through the AT gaming state, the same number of medals as the number of medals lost in the AT gaming state are acquired in the ART gaming state. Until then, the medal acquisition number notification is executed based on the fact that the cumulative value of the difference number is negative. That is, since it is notified that the player is losing, there is a problem that the player cannot enjoy the game. As a method for solving this, for example, a method of displaying nothing when the cumulative value of the difference number is negative is conceivable. However, in this method, until the cumulative value of the difference number becomes positive, the player may be given an impression that no medal has been acquired, and the game may not be enjoyed.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the cumulative value of the difference number is reset under a predetermined condition, and when the cumulative value of the difference number is 0 or less, the acquired number is displayed as 0, thereby It makes it difficult to give a sense of decrease in medals. In the following, first, the effect of the reset will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 19A is a graph showing an example of the change in the cumulative value of the difference number, and FIG. 19B shows the player based on the change in the cumulative value of the difference number shown in FIG. It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified.

  FIG. 19 shows that an AT gaming state and an ART gaming state (a state in which an AT game and a re-gamer's internal winning probability is higher than in a normal game) are continuous. In FIGS. 19A and 19B, the horizontal axis indicates the number of games. The horizontal axis indicates that X games have been executed in the AT gaming state and that 50 games have been executed in the ART gaming state. Further, the vertical axis of FIG. 19A shows the cumulative value of the difference number, and the vertical axis of FIG. 19B shows the number of medal acquisitions notified to the player based on the cumulative value of the difference number.

  The AT gaming state is a gaming state in which a stop operation effect for establishing an internal winning combination is executed. In this stop operation effect, an effect for establishing a role for shifting to the ART gaming state is performed, so that the gaming state has a higher probability of shifting to the ART gaming state than the normal gaming state. However, the AT gaming state does not change the internal winning probability of the combination. For this reason, for example, even if the winning combination according to the stop operation effect is won as in the case where the internal winning probability of the winning combination is low, there is a possibility that the number of medals of the player does not become positive. In this example, it is assumed that this AT gaming state is a gaming state where an average of 2.5 medals are paid out when three medals are inserted (average difference per game is -0.5). to continue.

  The subsequent ART gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a high probability that the re-gamer will be internally won, and the player is less likely to lose medals than the AT gaming state, and is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Here, the description will be continued assuming that this ART gaming state is a gaming state in which an average of 4.4 medals are paid out when three medals are inserted (an average difference number per game is 1.4).

  FIG. 19A shows that in the AT gaming state, the number of medals of the player is negative, and in the subsequent ART gaming state, the number of medals of the player is positive. Yes. Here, the counting of the difference number is assumed to have started from the time when the AT gaming state is entered.

  In the AT gaming state, the number of medals of the player is in a negative state, and the value of the difference number counter is a negative value. At this time, if the value of the difference counter is displayed as it is, the player's interest is killed, so 0 is notified as the medal acquisition number. FIG. 19B shows that the medal acquisition number notified through the AT gaming state remains zero.

  Thereafter, the state shifts to the ART gaming state, and the number of medals of the player becomes positive. However, the value of the difference number counter remains negative until the same number of medals as the number of medals lost in the AT gaming state is obtained. Here, as in the case of the AT gaming state, if a negative value is displayed, there is a risk of killing the player's interest, so 0 is notified as the medal acquisition number. FIG. 19B shows that the medal acquisition number notified through the ART gaming state remains zero. In the case of FIG. 19, since the number of medals lost in the AT gaming state exceeds the number of medals acquired in the ART gaming state, the value of the difference number counter remains negative throughout the ART gaming state. For this reason, a notification different from the notification that the player originally expects in the ART gaming state is issued, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  FIG. 20 is a graph showing an example of the number of medals acquired that is notified by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. In FIG. 20, the increase / decrease in the number of medals and the transition of the game state are the same as those described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the effect of the reset will be described by comparing FIG. 20 and FIG.

  FIG. 20A shows the same change as the change in the difference number shown in FIG. FIG. 20B shows that the medal acquisition number notified to the player changes in accordance with the change in FIG. Comparing FIG. 19 (b) and FIG. 20 (b), in the first AT gaming state, the number of medals acquired to be notified to the player is both zero. However, when the state shifts to the ART gaming state, in FIG. 19 (b), the medal acquisition number has always been zero, but in FIG. 20 (b), it increases to the right. This difference is based on the reference value for accumulating the difference number, which is based on the start time of the AT gaming state (see difference number calculation reference A in FIG. 20B), and is based on the start time of the ART gaming state (see FIG. This is because the difference is changed to the one set to 20 (b) difference number calculation standard B).

  Hereinafter, the flow of this operation will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a display mode of the display device 157 corresponding to the change shown in FIG.

First, when the main control unit 300 sets the gaming state to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), the first sub-control unit 400 sets the AT gaming state (step S601 shown in FIG. 13). The step S609 shown in FIG. 13 (see steps S1005 and S1007 in FIG. 17 for details) initializes the difference sheet counter, and the difference count is executed in step S607 (see steps S703 in FIG. 14 for details). . Further, the first sub control unit 400 causes the second sub control unit 500 to execute notification based on the value of the difference counter (see step S613 in FIG. 13 for details). From FIG. 21 (a) to (b), it is shown that the AT gaming state is reached in the re-gaming low probability state (RT0).
1 (b) shows a state in which the number of medals acquired is notified in accordance with the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 157.

  In the AT gaming state, when the value of the difference counter is negative and the state shifts to the ART gaming state (replay high probability state (RT4)), step S707 shown in FIG. 14 (see step S805 in FIG. 15 for details) is executed. The value of the difference sheet counter is reset to zero. From FIG. 21 (b) to (c), the value of the difference counter is decreasing during the AT gaming state, and as an example, the value of the difference counter becomes -30 at a certain point during the AT gaming state. It has been shown that After that, the state where the re-game player 2 and the re-game player 3 are subsequently won to shift to the re-game high probability state (RT 4), which is the ART game state, is shown. It is shown that it has been reset to zero. As a result of this resetting, the difference number is counted based on the start time of the AT gaming state (see difference number calculation reference A in FIG. 20B). ) (See the difference number calculation standard B)).

  Thereafter, the counting of the difference number (step S703 in FIG. 14) and the notification of the number of acquired medals are executed again. FIGS. 21 (c) to 21 (d) show that the small role 3 has been won, and FIG. 21 (d) wins 7 medals (10 payouts for 3 medals used). It is shown that it is informed that it is in a state that has been performed.

  In the description of FIG. 19 to FIG. 21 described above, the AT gaming state is entered when the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), then the AT gaming state is shifted to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3), and then the ART gaming state. An example is given in which the reset is executed when the replay high probability state (RT4). In addition to this, the reset may be executed at the timing of setting the AT gaming state in a single gaming state.

  Next, an example different from the case described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22A is a graph showing an example different from FIG. 19A regarding the change in the cumulative value of the difference number. FIG. 22B is a graph showing an example of a change in the number of acquired medals notified to the player based on the change in the cumulative value of the difference number shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 shows that the ART gaming state and the special gaming state are continuous. 22A and 22B, the horizontal axis indicates the number of games. The horizontal axis indicates that 50 games have been executed in the ART game state and that the game has been executed until a predetermined number (345 in this case) has been paid out in the special game state. . In addition, the vertical axis of FIG. 22A indicates the cumulative value of the difference number, and the vertical axis of FIG. 22B indicates the number of medals acquired that is notified to the player based on the cumulative value of the difference number.

  The ART gaming state is a gaming state in which an effect for establishing an internal winning combination is executed, and is a gaming state in which the probability of internally winning a re-gaming combination is higher than the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is easy to win the winning combination. Furthermore, there is a high probability that the re-game player will win internally, and medals are less likely to decrease. As a result, it is possible to shift to the special game state without losing medals more than the normal game state. However, even in the ART gaming state, there is no guarantee that a medal can be obtained with certainty, and there is a possibility that a winning will be won internally. In this example, it is assumed that this ART gaming state is a gaming state in which an average of 4.4 medals are paid out when three medals are inserted (average difference per game is 1.4). to continue.

  After that, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a higher probability of winning an internal winning combination (for example, a small role 3-4-5) than the normal gaming state until a predetermined number (345 in this case) is paid out. It is. Here, the description will be continued assuming that the game state is such that an average of 230 medals can be obtained through this special game state.

  FIG. 22 (a) shows that the number of medals of the player is negative in the ART gaming state, and that the number of medals of the player is positive in the subsequent special gaming state. Yes. Here, the counting of the difference number is assumed to have started from the time when the ART gaming state is entered.

  In the ART gaming state, the number of medals of the player is in a negative state, and the value of the difference number counter is a negative value. At this time, if the value of the difference counter is displayed as it is, the player's interest is killed, so 0 is notified as the medal acquisition number. FIG. 22B shows that the number of medals obtained through the ART gaming state is zero.

  Thereafter, the game state shifts to the special game state, and the number of medals of the player becomes positive. However, the value of the difference counter remains negative until the number of medals equal to the number of medals lost in the ART gaming state is obtained. Here, as in the case of shifting from the AT gaming state to the ART gaming state, if a negative value is displayed, there is a risk of killing the player's interest, so 0 is reported as the medal acquisition number. FIG. 22B shows that 0 is reported as the medal acquisition number during a period in which the value of the difference counter in the special gaming state is negative. If 0 is notified as the number of acquired medals in a special game state where medals can be expected, the player may feel uncomfortable and cannot enjoy the game.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of medals acquired that is notified by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. In FIG. 23, the increase / decrease in the number of medals and the transition of the gaming state are the same as those described with reference to FIG. The effect of the reset will be described below by comparing FIG. 23 and FIG.

  FIG. 23A shows the same change as the difference in the number of sheets shown in FIG. FIG. 23B shows that the medal acquisition number notified to the player changes in accordance with the change in FIG. Comparing FIG. 22 (b) and FIG. 23 (b), in the first ART gaming state, the number of medals acquired to be notified to the player is both zero. However, when shifting to the special game state, in FIG. 23 (b), the number of acquired medals increases to the right, and there is no period during which the number of acquired medals remains zero as shown in FIG. 22 (b). This difference is based on the reference value for accumulating the difference number from the reference value at the start of the ART gaming state (see difference number calculation reference C in FIG. 23B) to the reference value at the start of the special gaming state (see FIG. This is due to the change to the one set to 23 (b).

  Hereinafter, the flow of this operation will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a display mode of the display device 157 corresponding to the change shown in FIG.

  First, when the gaming state is set to the ART gaming state (RT4) by the main control unit 300, the AT gaming state is set by the first sub-control unit 400 (step S601 shown in FIG. 13). The AT gaming state includes a state in which the AT gaming state set before the transition to the ART gaming state (RT4) continues and a state that is newly set when the transition to the ART gaming state (RT4) occurs. However, the description will be continued assuming the latter case. Thereafter, the difference number counter is initially set in step S609 (see steps S1005 and S1007 in FIG. 17 for details) shown in FIG. 13, and the difference number is counted in step S607 (see step S703 in FIG. 14 for details). Executed. Further, the first sub control unit 400 causes the second sub control unit 500 to execute notification based on the value of the difference counter (see step S613 in FIG. 13 for details). From FIG. 24 (a) to FIG. 24 (b), in the re-game low probability state (RT0), the re-game player 2 and the re-game player 3 are continuously won, and the re-game high-probability state (RT 4) which is the ART game state FIG. 24B shows a state in which the number of medals acquired is notified in accordance with the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device 157.

  In the ART gaming state, when the value of the difference counter is negative and the special gaming state (RT1) is entered, step S707 shown in FIG. 14 (see step S805 of FIG. 15 for details) is executed, and the value of the difference counter is changed. Reset to zero. From FIG. 24B to FIG. 24C, the value of the difference counter is decreasing during the ART game. For example, at a certain point in the ART gaming state, the value of the difference counter is -20. It has been shown. Thereafter, it is shown that the special combination 1 is won and the game state is shifted to the special game state, and the value of the negative difference counter is reset to 0. As a result of this resetting, the difference number is counted based on the start time of the ART gaming state (see difference number calculation reference C in FIG. 23B). ) (See the difference number calculation standard D)).

  Thereafter, the counting of the difference number (step S703 in FIG. 14) and the notification of the number of acquired medals are executed again. 24 (c) to 24 (d) show that the small role 3 has been won. In FIG. 24 (d), 7 medals are obtained (10 payouts for the use of 3 medals). It is shown that it is informed that it is in a state that has been performed.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the difference number counter is reset to 0 when the value of the difference number counter is less than 0 at the transition to the gaming state by the difference number counter reset determination process (see FIG. 15). As a result of this resetting, the number of difference sheets based on the reset time is counted. As described above, by appropriately changing the time point at which the counting is started, the player can change his / her feelings and can enjoy more. Further, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of decrease in game media after the reset. Furthermore, the accuracy of the cumulative increase / decrease number can be ensured until the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, and the accuracy can be ensured even after the reset condition is satisfied. In the above-described reset, the example in which the value of the difference sheet counter is set to 0 has been described. However, for example, a predetermined number other than 0 may be set.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25, a case will be considered where the above-mentioned slot machine has a positive cumulative difference even in the gaming state before shifting to the special gaming state. FIG. 25A is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the difference number when the ART gaming state and the special gaming state are continuous, and FIG. 25B is a graph of the difference number shown in FIG. It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified to a player based on change of a total value. In this case, if the total number of differences is accumulated not only in the special gaming state but also in the previous gaming state (the ART gaming state in the example of FIG. 26), it is greater than the cumulative value of the difference number only in the special gaming state. The value can be displayed and the player can be more entertained.

  M1 shown at the right end of the graph of FIG. 25A indicates the final cumulative value of the difference number in the ART gaming state. Similarly, M2 indicates the final cumulative value of the difference number in the special game state. Further, the final cumulative value of the difference number through both game states is indicated by M3. On the other hand, it is shown that M3 is finally displayed as the value of the medal acquisition number display notified to the player shown in FIG. Since this value is larger than the cumulative value M2 of the number of differences in the special gaming state, the player can be more entertained.

  Here, a case is considered in which the cumulative number of differences becomes negative in the ART gaming state in FIG. In this case, the value of M1 becomes negative, and the value of M3, which is the sum of M1 and M2, becomes smaller than the value of M2. For this reason, there is a possibility that the willingness of the game may be reduced rather than entertaining the player. In the example shown in FIG. 22 described above, the minus amount in the ART gaming state is affected, and the cumulative value of the difference number finally notified to the player is less than the cumulative value of the difference number in the special gaming state. An example is shown. On the other hand, the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment resets the accumulated value of the difference number once (set to 0) when shifting to the special gaming state, so that only the accumulated value of the difference number in the special gaming state is obtained. it's shown. FIG. 23 shows that the cumulative value of the difference number in the special gaming state is displayed when the same increase / decrease in the number of medals as in FIG. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the willingness to play is reduced.

  Here, the reset condition will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a graph showing an example of the number of acquired medals in the same situation as FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined reset condition (transition to RT1 or RT4) is satisfied and the cumulative value of the difference sheets is less than 0, the cumulative value of the difference sheets is reset. If the cumulative value of the difference number is reset only when the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the difference value is reset even if the cumulative value of the difference number is a positive value. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), once the cumulative difference value M1 in the ART gaming state is displayed, this cumulative value is reset, and subsequently the cumulative difference value in the special gaming state. M2 is displayed. Therefore, as in the example of FIG. 25, it is not possible to display a larger cumulative value and entertain the player.

  Further, when the predetermined reset condition is not provided, for example, when the cumulative value of the difference number becomes 0 in one game, it is reset immediately. Therefore, it becomes impossible to derive the cumulative value of the difference number over the entire period of the ART gaming state or the special gaming state.

  For these reasons, in the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, a predetermined reset condition (transition to RT1 or RT4) is satisfied, and the cumulative value of the difference sheets is reset when the cumulative value of the difference sheets is less than 0. Is adopted. Thus, if the cumulative value of the difference number is positive when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the player can be more entertained by accumulating the difference number as it is. If the cumulative value of the difference number is negative when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the willingness of the game can be prevented from being reduced by resetting the cumulative value of the difference number once.

  Here, the effect of the difference sheet counter end determination process shown in FIG. 16 will be described together with a specific example.

  For example, let us consider a case where after the end of the re-game high probability state (RT4), several games are digested and the game re-enters the re-game high probability state. In this case, rather than displaying the number of medals acquired in each replay high probability state (difference counter value), it is better to display the total number of medals acquired in two replay high probability states. Can be more entertaining. That is, when the medal acquired in the first replay high probability state is still remaining and the transition to the second replay high probability state is made, it is preferable to continue counting the difference number. Hereinafter, the details will be described using a case where AT games are continued three times.

  FIG. 27 (a) is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the difference number when the AT gaming state continues three times, and FIG. 27 (b) is a cumulative value of the difference number shown in FIG. 27 (a). It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified to a player based on change of a value.

  In FIGS. 27A and 27B, the horizontal axis indicates the number of games. In FIG. 27, the first AT gaming state is set over 50 games from the Xth game, and the second gaming state is set over 50 games from the X + 60th game. It is shown that the game state of the first time is set from the game of X + 120th. In addition, the vertical axis of FIG. 27 (a) indicates the cumulative value of the difference number, and the vertical axis of FIG. 27 (b) indicates the number of acquired medals notified to the player based on the cumulative value of the difference number.

  As described above, the AT gaming state is a gaming state in which a stop operation effect for establishing an internal winning combination is executed. In the example of FIG. 19, the case where the AT gaming state cannot expect an increase in medals has been described, but here, the gaming state in which the AT gaming state pays out an average of 6.0 medals when three medals are inserted ( The description will be continued on the assumption that the average difference number per game is 3.0), that is, a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected.

  In the AT gaming state, information about the winning combination is notified, but there is still a difference in profits obtained by the stop operation. For example, if the player is a beginner, there is a risk that profits cannot be obtained successfully according to the contents of the notification. Also, as a result of internal winning, the number of lost times may increase. In the first AT gaming state of FIG. 27A, it is indicated that the cumulative value of the difference number has become negative due to such factors.

  Further, FIG. 27A shows that after the first AT gaming state is completed, the AT gaming state is set again with 10 games interposed therebetween. It is shown that the cumulative value of the difference number further decreases between the first AT gaming state and the second AT gaming state.

  In the second AT gaming state, it is assumed that the cumulative value of the difference number starts from a negative state and the cumulative value of the difference number starts to increase. In FIG. 27 (a), the cumulative value of the difference number becomes 0 in the middle of the second AT gaming state, and the cumulative value of the difference number becomes positive when the second AT gaming state ends. It is shown that

  Furthermore, it is assumed that after the second AT gaming state is finished, the third AT gaming state is set across 10 games in which the cumulative value of the difference number decreases. FIG. 27A shows that in the third AT gaming state, the cumulative value of the difference number further increases.

  From the first AT gaming state to the middle of the second gaming state, there is a period in which the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0. At this time, if the value of the difference number counter is displayed as it is, the player's interest is killed. Become. Therefore, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays 0 as the medal acquisition number. FIG. 27B shows that the medal acquisition number displayed when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0 remains zero. However, a player who anticipates an increase in the number of acquired medals may have a reduced game motivation due to a display different from his expectation. In addition, a decrease in the number of acquired medals that is finally displayed to the player due to the loss of medals in the first AT gaming state can also be a factor that reduces the game motivation.

  FIG. 28 is a graph showing an example of the number of medal acquisitions notified by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. In FIG. 28, the increase / decrease in the number of medals and the transition of the gaming state are assumed to be the same as those described with reference to FIG. The effect of the reset will be described below by comparing FIG. 28 and FIG.

  FIG. 28A shows the same change as the change in the difference number shown in FIG. FIG. 28B shows that the medal acquisition number notified to the player changes in accordance with the change in FIG. Comparing FIG. 27 (b) and FIG. 28 (b), in the first AT gaming state, the number of acquired medals notified to the player is both zero. However, in the second AT gaming state, in FIG. 27 (b), the number of medals acquired was halfway, but in FIG. 28 (b), it increased from the beginning upward. The difference is that the reference value for accumulating the difference number is based on the start time of the first AT gaming state (see difference number calculation reference E in FIG. 28 (b)), and the difference between the second AT gaming state. This is because the start time is changed to a reference (refer to difference number calculation reference F in FIG. 28B). At the start of the third AT gaming state, since the cumulative value of the difference number is not less than 0, the reference value change (reset) is not executed, and the difference number count is continued as it is.

  Since the flow of resetting the cumulative value of the difference number overlaps with the description using FIGS. 19 to 21 and FIGS. In the following, a description will be given of a process of continuing the difference sheet count as it is once the AT gaming state is finished.

  The difference counter end determination processing shown in FIG. 16 is performed when the replay high probability state (RT4) changes to the replay low probability state (RT0), or from the special game state (RT1) to the replay low probability state (RT0). It is executed when In this process, a predetermined value (for example, the expected medal acquisition number in the replay high probability state) is set in the end number counter, and this value increases or decreases as the number of medals increases or decreases. Until the value of the end sheet counter becomes less than 0, the difference sheet count flag is turned on to keep counting the difference sheet. That is, the counting of the difference number is continued over a period in which the acquired medals are assumed to be exhausted.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the difference sheet count can be continued according to the value of the end sheet counter set in step S909 shown in FIG. While the counting of the difference number is continued, the difference number count is counted when the gaming state again shifts to the special gaming state (RT1) and the replaying high probability state (RT4), or when the AT gaming state is entered. It can be continued further. In other words, even if the non-normal game state is repeated a plurality of times, the difference number count can be continuously executed, and the number of acquired medals can be displayed to enhance the player's interest. If only 70 or less medals have been acquired, there is a possibility that the counting of the difference number may be continued with the value of the difference number counter being less than 0. In this case, the step shown in FIG. By S805, the value of the difference sheet counter is reset to zero.

  In the above description, the case where the non-AT gaming state is sandwiched between the AT gaming states has been described, but the AT gaming state may be continuous without sandwiching the non-AT gaming state. In this case, one of the conditions for establishing the reset is that the AT gaming state set for the second time is switched to the second AT gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first AT gaming state for the first time. Also good. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being reduced by displaying the number of acquired medals in the second AT gaming state even if the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0 in the first AT gaming state. Further, when the cumulative value of the difference number is 0 or more in the first AT gaming state, the cumulative value of the difference number from the first AT gaming state to the second AT gaming state can be displayed to the player. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the game by displaying a larger value to the player than when only the cumulative value of the difference number in the second AT gaming state is displayed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 29, a case will be considered where the slot machine 100 is positive when the slot machine 100 shifts to the second AT gaming state. FIG. 29A is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the difference number when the three AT gaming states are continuous, and FIG. 29B is a cumulative value of the difference number shown in FIG. It is a graph which shows an example of change of the medal acquisition number notified to a player based on change of a value. Note that FIG. 29 (a) shows different changes in the cumulative value of the difference number in the first AT gaming state of FIG. 27 (a). More specifically, in FIG. 27A, the cumulative value of the difference number decreases, whereas in FIG. 29A, the cumulative value of the difference number increases.

  If the cumulative value of the difference number changes as shown in FIG. 29, the cumulative value of the difference number in all three AT gaming states is displayed rather than displaying the cumulative value of the difference number in each AT gaming state. If is displayed, a larger value can be displayed, and the player can be more entertained.

  M7 shown at the right end of the graph in FIG. 29A indicates the cumulative value of the difference number over all three AT gaming states. Also, the cumulative value of the difference number in the first AT gaming state is M4, the cumulative value of the difference number in the second AT gaming state is M5, and the cumulative value of the difference number in the third AT gaming state is M6. Each is shown. On the other hand, it is shown that M7 is finally displayed as the value of the medal acquisition number display notified to the player shown in FIG. Since this value is larger than the cumulative value M4 to M6 of the difference number in each AT gaming state, the player can be more entertained.

  Here, consider a case where the cumulative number of differences becomes negative in the first AT gaming state in FIG. In this case, the cumulative value of the difference number over the third AT gaming state is smaller than the cumulative value of the difference number over the second to third AT gaming states. For this reason, there is a possibility that the willingness of the game may be reduced rather than entertaining the player. In the example shown in FIG. 27 described above, the minus value in the first AT gaming state is affected, and the cumulative value of the difference number finally notified to the player is the second to third AT gaming state. An example is shown in which the difference is less than the cumulative value of the number of differences over. In contrast, the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment resets the accumulated value of the difference number once (sets to 0) when shifting to the second AT gaming state, so that the second to third AT gaming state. Only the cumulative value of the number of differences over the range is displayed. FIG. 28 shows that when the same number of medals as in FIG. 27 is increased or decreased, the cumulative value of the number of differences over the second to third AT gaming states is displayed. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the willingness to play is reduced.

  Here, the reset condition will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a graph showing an example of the number of acquired medals in the same situation as FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined reset condition (transition to RT1 or RT4) is satisfied and the cumulative value of the difference sheets is less than 0, the cumulative value of the difference sheets is reset. If the cumulative value of the difference number is reset only when the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the difference value is reset even if the cumulative value of the difference number is a positive value. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), after M4 (or M5), which is the accumulated difference value in the AT gaming state, is once displayed, this accumulated value is reset when the AT gaming state is set again. Then, M5 (or M6), which is the accumulated difference value of the next AT gaming state, is displayed. Therefore, as shown in the example of FIG. 29, the player cannot entertain the player by displaying a larger cumulative value.

  Further, when the predetermined reset condition is not provided, for example, when the cumulative value of the difference number becomes 0 in one game, it is reset immediately. Therefore, it becomes impossible to derive the cumulative value of the difference number over the entire period of the AT gaming state, the ART gaming state, or the special gaming state.

  For these reasons, in the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, a predetermined reset condition (transition to RT1 or RT4) is satisfied, and the cumulative value of the difference sheets is reset when the cumulative value of the difference sheets is less than 0. Is adopted. Thus, if the cumulative value of the difference number is positive when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the player can be more entertained by accumulating the difference number as it is. If the cumulative value of the difference number is negative when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the willingness of the game can be prevented from being reduced by resetting the cumulative value of the difference number once.

  Here, the handling of the non-AT gaming state between the consecutive AT gaming states described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a graph showing an example of the number of acquired medals in the same situation as FIG. In the above description, an example in which medals decrease in the non-AT gaming state has been described. In this way, in a game state where an increase in medals is not expected, if the number of medals acquired during this period is displayed, it becomes clear that the number of medals will decrease, and the interest of the player may decline There is. In order to prevent this, for example, even if the difference count is continued in a state where a game state in which an increase in medals cannot be expected is sandwiched, the number of acquired medals is displayed during a game state in which this increase in medals is not expected. You may make it not. FIG. 31B shows that the number of acquired medals is not displayed during the period between each AT gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing due to a decrease in medals.

  On the other hand, if the player knows that the number of acquired medals is displayed across all institutions in the continuous AT gaming state as shown in FIG. 29, the number of acquired medals is displayed after the AT gaming state ends. By continuing to do so, there is also an aspect in which the game can be enjoyed with the expectation that the AT gaming state will start again. For this reason, in a gaming state in which an increase in medals cannot be expected after the end of the AT gaming state, for example, a lottery for determining whether or not to display the number of acquired medals may be performed.

  In the example of FIG. 31, the gaming state sandwiched between AT gaming states has been described, but other gaming states may be used. For example, in the example of FIG. 20, when another gaming state is sandwiched between the AT gaming state and the ART gaming state, or in the example of FIG. 23, another gaming state is sandwiched between the ART gaming state and the special gaming state. It can also be applied.

  Up to this point, the resetting effect has been mainly described among the characteristic operations of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment with reference to FIGS. 19 to 31. Another feature of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is an operation of displaying 0 while the cumulative value of the difference number is negative. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  FIG. 32A is a graph showing an example of a change in the cumulative value of the same difference sheets as in FIG. 27A, and FIG. 32B is a change in the cumulative value of the difference sheets shown in FIG. It is a graph which shows an example of the change of the medal acquisition number alert | reported to a player based on this.

  In FIG. 27B described above, the change in the display of the cumulative value of the difference sheets when the difference sheet reset is not executed has been described. FIG. 27B shows that the medal acquisition number displayed when the difference number is less than 0 remains 0 by the operation of displaying 0 while the cumulative value of the difference number is negative. Has been.

  On the other hand, FIG. 32B shows a change in the display of the number of acquired medals when there is no operation of displaying 0 while the cumulative value of the difference number is negative. This figure shows that the cumulative value is displayed as it is while the cumulative value of the difference number is negative. In this case, the player will be clearly informed that he is currently losing medals, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline. Since the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment described above is configured to display 0 when the cumulative value of the difference number is negative, it does not give the player a sense of decrease in medals, and the interest of the game Can be prevented from declining.

  In FIG. 32, the case where the difference number is not reset has been described as an example. However, the same effect can be obtained even when the difference number is reset. This will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 (a) is a graph showing an example of the change in the cumulative value of the same difference sheets as in FIG. 27 (a), and FIG. 33 (b) shows the change in the cumulative value of the difference sheets shown in FIG. 33 (a). It is a graph which shows an example of the change of the medal acquisition number alert | reported to a player based on this.

  In FIG. 33 (b), when the second AT gaming state starts, the cumulative value of the difference number is reset because the cumulative value of the difference number is less than zero. However, the accumulated value until this reset is less than 0. FIG. 33B shows that the cumulative value of the difference sheets before being reset is displayed as it is. In this case, as in the case of FIG. 32B, there is a possibility that the interest of the game will decline. As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, 0 is displayed when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0 (see FIG. 28B), so that the player feels the medal reduction before the reset. It can prevent giving.

  As described above, the effect of displaying 0 when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0 has been described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. Here, a supplementary description will be given with reference to FIGS.

  In the description using FIGS. 19 to 33 described above, the gaming state in which the player expects an increase in medals is described as the non-normal gaming state, and more specific examples include the AT gaming state, the ART gaming state, and the special gaming state. Three were described. If the number of medals earned is negatively displayed at the start of these gaming states, there is a risk that the willingness to play will be impaired. In particular, it is not preferable to enter such a state in a gaming state that should originally entertain the player. Furthermore, since the minus display indicates that the number of medals has decreased in the immediately previous gaming state, there is a possibility that it is not possible to change the feeling and enjoy the game. In particular, in the case shown in FIG. 32, when entering the second AT gaming state, there is a possibility that the number of medals will decrease as in the first AT gaming state, and the game may not be enjoyed.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 19 to 33, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0, 0 is displayed, and the gaming state is such that the player can expect an increase in medals. In this case, if the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0, the above problem is solved by resetting the difference number. Here, in either case of performing the above reset or displaying 0 when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0, when the player enters a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected. In addition, when the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0, 0 is displayed in common. Therefore, when the player enters a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected, 0 may be displayed if the cumulative value of the difference number is less than 0. According to this configuration, at the start of a newly started gaming state, it is possible to avoid dragging the gaming motivation that has declined due to the previous decrease in medals.

  In the slot machine 100 described above, the difference between the number of medals used for each game and the number of medals awarded is calculated, and the number of medals acquired is displayed to the player based on the cumulative value. Explained an example. The method for calculating the number of medals acquired is not limited to the method described above, and various methods can be used.

  For example, the number of medals used and the number of medals awarded for each game may be accumulated, and the difference between them may be calculated as necessary and used for displaying the number of acquired medals. . When the value used as the medal acquisition number is negative, the value may be ignored and treated as 0, for example. Further, for example, when the cumulative value of used medals exceeds the cumulative value of assigned medals, a process of displaying 0 as the number of acquired medals may be executed without calculating the difference in the first place. . When calculating the difference between the number of medals used for each game and the number of medals awarded, the cumulative value up to the previous game and the difference between the number of medals used and the number of medals granted Based on the comparison result, that is, without calculating the difference, a process of displaying 0 as the medal acquisition number may be executed.

  In the above-described slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the example in which the value of the difference counter is set to 0 by resetting is described. However, any value after resetting may be used. Then, the second difference number counter may be operated. According to this configuration, if the medal acquisition number is displayed based on the second difference counter, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness of gaming, and if necessary, the medal acquisition number when the reset is not performed. It can also be displayed.

<Embodiment 2>
Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 100 ′ according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 100 ′ according to an embodiment of the second game machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 ′ viewed 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 ball storage door 108 ′, a launching device 110 ′, a game board 200 ′, On the front.

  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 called an inner frame, and is provided inside the outer frame 102 ′, and becomes a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base shaft that is rotatably mounted on the outer frame 102 ′ via a hinge portion 112 ′. It is a member. The main body 104 ′ is formed in a frame shape and has a space portion 114 ′ inside. In addition, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the main body 104 ′ when the main body 104 ′ is opened is provided.

  The front frame door 106 ′ has a lock function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 ′ on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 ′ via a hinge portion 112 ′ so as to be openable and closable, and is configured in a frame shape. Thus, the door member has an opening on the inside. The front frame door 106 'is provided with a transparent plate member 118' made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 'or a frame lamp 122' is 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 '. In addition, 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 door 108 ′ with a ball storage tray can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “balls”) and is provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110 ′. 126 ', a lower plate 128' for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126 ', and a ball removal for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 126' to the lower plate 128 'by the player's operation A button 130 ', a ball discharge lever 132' for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 'by the player's operation to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box), and the launching device 110 by the player's operation A ball launching handle 134 ′ for launching the game ball guided to “to the game area 124 ′ of the game board 200”, and a chance button 136 ′ for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 ′ by the operation of the player; , Cha Chance button lamp 138 ′ for emitting a sbutton 136 ′, a ball lending operation button 140 ′ for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in a game store, and a player's balance with respect to the card unit A return operation button 142 ′ for giving a return instruction and a ball lending display unit 144 ′ for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower plate 128 'is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 ′ is mounted below the main body 104 ′, and the launching ball 146 ′ that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 ′ is operated by the player, and the game ball hit the tip of the launching rod 146 ′. And a launcher 148 ′ to be provided.

  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 portion 114 ′ of the main body 104 ′. The game area 124 ′ can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 ′ is mounted on the main body 104 ′.

  FIG. 35 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 ′ of FIG. 34 viewed from the back side.

  The pachinko machine 100 ′ has an opening that opens upward on the back upper surface, a ball tank 150 ′ for temporarily storing game balls, and a ball tank 150 ′ positioned below the ball tank 150 ′. A tank rail 154 ′ for guiding a ball that has passed through a communication hole formed at the bottom of the ′ 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 into the payout device 152 ′ is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. By doing so, it is configured such that the temporarily accumulated game balls are delivered one by one downward to the payout device 152 ′.

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

  On the left side of the payout device 152 ′ in the drawing, 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 processing information generated by the main control section 300 ′ are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 ′ that houses the first sub-board 160 ′ that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 ′ that performs the control process related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400 ′. The second sub-board case 166 ′ that houses the second sub-board 164 ′ that constitutes the second sub-control section 500 ′ that performs the control process related to the presentation, and the payout control section 600 ′ that performs the control process related to the game ball pay-out are configured. At the same time, a payout board case 172 ′ for storing a payout board 170 ′ having an error release switch 168 ′ for releasing an error by an operation of a game store clerk, and a control process relating to the launch of a game ball are performed. A launch board case 176 'that houses a launch board 174' that constitutes a firing control unit 630 ', and a power source control unit 660' that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power source that turns on and off the power by operation of a game clerk A power supply board case 184 ′ that houses a power supply board 182 ′ including a switch 178 ′ and an RWM clear switch 180 ′ that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main control unit 300 ′ when operated at power-on, and a payout control unit 600 A CR interface unit 186 ′ for transmitting and receiving signals between “and the card unit” is provided.

  FIG. 36 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 ′ viewed from the front.

  The game board 200 ′ is provided with an outer rail 202 ′ and an inner rail 204 ′, and a game area 124 ′ in which a game ball can roll is defined. In addition, a used ball detection sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the game area 124 ′ through the outer rail 202 ′ and the inner rail 204 ′ is provided.

  An effect device 206 'is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124'. The effect device 206 ′ is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 ′ at substantially the center thereof, and a normal symbol display device 210 ′, a first special symbol display device 212 ′, and a second special symbol display device around it. 214 ′, a normal symbol holding lamp 216 ′, a first special symbol holding lamp 218 ′, a second special symbol holding lamp 220 ′, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 ′ are arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 ′ performs an effect by operating the effect movable body 224 ′, and details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a ′, a middle symbol display area 208b ′, a right symbol display area 208c ′, and an effect display area 208d ′, and the left symbol display area 208a ′. The middle symbol display area 208b ′ and the right symbol display area 208c ′ display 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 '. Although the liquid crystal display device is employed as the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, it may be configured to display various effects and various game information without using the liquid crystal display device. Other display devices including an apparatus, 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 decorative symbol display device 208 'corresponds to an example of display means in the second game machine of the present invention.

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

  The universal map holding lamp 216 ′ is a lamp for indicating the number of universal chart floating games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, two) of the universal chart floating games. It is possible to hold. The first special figure holding lamp 218 'and the second special figure holding lamp 220' are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) being held. In this embodiment, the special figure fluctuation is shown. It is possible to hold a game up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability lamp 222 ′ is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is difficult to occur. Turns on when switching to a high probability state and turns off when switching from a high probability state to a low probability state.

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

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

  The normal start port 228 ′ is 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 game board 200 is used. One on the left side of '. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 226 ', the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228' is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed the normal map starting port 228 ', the pachinko machine 100' starts the general variable game by the general map display device 210 '.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 'is disposed at the center of the game board 200'. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 ′, a payout device 152 ′, which will be described later, is driven and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is raised as a winning ball. While discharging to the plate 126 ′, the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 ′ is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 'is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100' and then discharged to the game island side.

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

  The variable winning opening 234 'is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234' is disposed below the center of the game board 200 '. The variable winning opening 234 ′ includes a door member 234a ′ that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a ′ is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a 'opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) 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 winning opening 234 'is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100' and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 'called a windmill and a game nail 238' are disposed in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and the lowermost part of the inner rail 204 ' Is provided with an out port for discharging 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.

  This pachinko machine 100 'supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126' by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches The outer rail 202 ′ and the inner rail 204 ′ are passed by the spear 146 ′ and 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 traveling direction by the hitting direction changing member 236 ′, the game nail 238 ′, etc. ') Or the start opening (first special figure start opening 230', second special figure start opening 232 '), without winning any of the winning openings or start openings, or the ordinary drawing start opening 228' Only to pass through to reach the outlet 240 ′.

<Director 206 ′>
Next, the rendering device 206 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206 ′, a warp device 242 ′ and a stage 244 ′ are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 ′ is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. Has been established. Further, a decorative symbol display device 208 ′ and a shielding device 246 ′ (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206 ′. In other words, in the effect device 206 ', the decorative symbol display device 208' and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242 ', the stage 244', and the effect movable body 224 '.

  The warp device 242 'discharges the game ball that has 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 242 b ′ or a ball ridden by a nail of the game board 200 ′, and the like. A special route 244a ′ that facilitates entry into the starting port 230 ′ is provided.

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

  The shielding device 246 ′ includes a lattice-like left door 246 a ′ and right door 246 b ′, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ and the front stage 244 ′. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a 'and the right door 246b'. 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 covers the inner end portions so that the player cannot easily see the decorative symbol display device 208 '. In the state where the left door 246a ′ and the right door 246b ′ are opened, the inner end portions thereof slightly overlap the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′. All are visible. Further, the left door 246a ′ and the right door 246b ′ can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively. For example, one of the decorative symbols is such that the player can identify which decorative symbol is the displayed decorative symbol. Only the part can be shielded. Note that 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. The display by the decorative pattern display device 208 ′ on the rear side may be vaguely recognized by the player, or the shoji part of the lattice holes may be completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ on the rear side may be You may make it completely invisible.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 ′ is roughly classified according to 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 mainly controls effects, a second sub-control unit 500 ′ that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and a main control unit 300 ′. , A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to game ball payout according to a command transmitted by the player, a launch control unit 630 ′ that controls the launch of the game ball, and a power source that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 ′. And a control unit 660 ′. The main control unit 300 'corresponds to an example of start information deriving means, success / failure determining means, and game state setting means in the second gaming machine of the present invention. The first sub-control unit 400 'corresponds to an example of display control means in the second game machine of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described.

  The main control unit 300 ′ includes a basic circuit 302 ′ for controlling the entire main control unit 300 ′. The basic circuit 302 ′ includes a CPU 304 ′ and a ROM 306 ′ for storing control programs and various data. A RAM 308 ′ for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 ′ for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 ′ for measuring time, the number of times, and the like, and an abnormal program processing A WDT 314 ′ for monitoring is 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 ′ described later. The CPU 304 ′ of the basic circuit 302 ′ operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316 ′ as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 ′ includes a counter circuit 318 ′ (this circuit used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 ′ is received. 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, Receives signals output from various sensors 320 ′ including an inner frame opening sensor, a lower pan full sensor, and a used ball detection sensor, and outputs the amplification result and the comparison result with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 ′ and the basic circuit 302 ′. A sensor circuit 322 ′ for controlling the display and a predetermined symbol display device such as a first special figure display device 212 ′ or a second special figure display device 214 ′. A circuit 324 ′, a drive circuit 326 ′ for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, a general symbol display device 210 ′, and various status display units 328 ′ (for example, a general symbol hold lamp 216 ′, a first special display Drive circuit 330 'for performing display control of the figure holding lamp 218', the second special figure holding lamp 220 ', the high-accuracy middle lamp 222', etc., and a predetermined movable member, for example, the second special figure starting port 232 '. A drive circuit 334 ′ for controlling various solenoids 332 ′ for opening and closing the blade member 232a ′ and the door member 234a ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′ is connected.

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 ′ includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600 ′. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ and the payout control unit 600 ′ can communicate with each other. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 ′, the first sub control unit 400 ′, and the payout control unit 600 ′ is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 ′ includes the first sub control unit 400 ′ and the payout control unit. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ and the payout control unit 600 ′ are configured such that a command signal or the like cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300 ′. ing.

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

  The basic circuit 402 ′ includes a sound source IC 416 ′ for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), and a drive circuit 420 ′ for controlling various lamps 418 ′ (for example, a chance button lamp 138 ′). A driving circuit 432 ′ for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246 ′, a shielding device sensor 430 ′ for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246 ′, and a chance button detection sensor 426 ′ for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136 ′. A sensor circuit 428 ′ for outputting detection signals from the shielding device sensor 430 ′ and the chance button detection sensor 426 ′ to the basic circuit 402 ′, and image data stored in the ROM 406 ′ based on the signals from the CPU 404 ′. The display image is generated by using the work area of the VRAM 436 ′ which is read out, and the decorative design display device 2 'Displays an image on the VDP434' 8 is connected to the (video display processor), the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 'of the pachinko machine 100' will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 ′ receives a 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, time and frequency A counter timer 512 ′ for measuring and the like is mounted. The CPU 504 ′ of the basic circuit 502 ′ operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 ′ as a system clock, and controls a program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500 ′. A ROM 506 ′ storing image display data and the like is provided.

  The basic circuit 502 ′ includes a drive circuit 516 ′ for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224 ′, an effect movable body sensor 424 ′ that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224 ′, and an effect movable body sensor. A sensor circuit 518 ′ for outputting a detection signal from 424 ′ to the basic circuit 502 ′, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 ′ for controlling the game board lamp 532 ′, and a game platform frame lamp 542 ′. A gaming table frame lamp driving circuit 540 ′ for performing control, and a serial communication control circuit 520 for performing lighting control by serial communication between the gaming board lamp driving circuit 530 ′ and the gaming table frame lamp driving circuit 540 ′. 'And connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600 ′, the launch control unit 630 ′, and the power supply control unit 660 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 ′ controls the payout motor 602 ′ of the payout device 152 ′ mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′, and based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 ′. It is detected whether or not the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball 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 instruct the permission or stop of the launch, or a ball launch handle by the player output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 ′. Based on the control signal instructing the firing intensity according to the operation amount of 134 ′, the launch motor 632 ′ for driving the launcher 146 ′ and the launcher 148 ′ is controlled, or the ball from the upper plate 126 ′ to the launcher 110 ′. The ball feeding device 634 ′ for supplying is controlled.

  The power supply control unit 660 ′ converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 ′ into a direct current, 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 ′ and the payout This is supplied to each device such as the device 152 ′. Further, the power supply control unit 660 ′ can store power 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. A circuit (for example, a capacitor) is provided. 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 ′ and the second sub control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600 ′. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 500 ′ and the launch control unit 630 ′, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38A to 38C, the first special symbol display device 212 ′, the second special symbol display device 214 ′, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, and the normal symbol display device of the pachinko machine 100 ′. The types of special maps and general maps that 210 ′ stops display will be described. Fig.38 (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 first special figure start port 230 ', and the ball enters the second special figure start port 232'. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected the above. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 ′ performs the “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all the lighting of the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. . When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2”. I do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 ′ stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, When the fluctuation time determined before the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2 (this also corresponds to the fluctuation time referred to in the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ stops and displays the stop symbol mode of FIG. 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 stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 38 (a) shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 38 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  “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, whether or not a big hit in a special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction 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 give a relatively large profit amount to 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 time-saving state.

  “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 corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. In other words, “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 H”, and “Special 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, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of 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.

  FIG. 38 (b) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 'or the second special figure start port 232', that is, that a ball has entered the first special view start port 230 '. Or the symbol design area 208a ′ on the left of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ and the middle symbol display on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special diagram start port 232 ′. In each symbol display area of the area 208b ′ and the right symbol display area 208c ′, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → Perform “decorative display of decorative symbols” to switch the display in the order. When the 15R jackpot of “special drawing B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1” corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′. -"Decoration 1", "Decoration 2-Decoration 2-Decoration 2", etc.) are stopped and displayed. When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). 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”, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. To stop display.

  FIG. 38 (c) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps, “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the normal starting port 228 ′, the normal symbol display device 210 ′ is configured to light all seven segments and one central segment. Repeat the “Following display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 38C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 ′ is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 ′ that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 ′ of the basic circuit 302 ′ to which the activation signal has been input performs a reset control interrupt start and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 39 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 ′.

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

  In step S103 ', the value of the counter of WDT 314' is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 'is restarted.

  In step S105 ′, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 ′ supplies from the power supply control unit 660 ′ to the main control unit 300 ′ is a predetermined value ( In this embodiment, it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output when the voltage is less than 9v). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 ′ detects that the power 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 is cut off). Then, the process proceeds to step S107 ′. Even if 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 ', an initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 ′, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 ′ (for example, a test output) Port, an output port to the first sub control unit 400 ′), a process of outputting a clear signal, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308 ′, and the like.

  In step S109 ′, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption). If the state before power interruption does not return (the basic circuit 302 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ is in the initial state). ), The process proceeds to an initialization process (step S113 ′).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when an RWM clear switch 180 ′ provided on the power supply board is operated by a store clerk or the like is on (indicating that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 ′ to make the basic circuit 302 ′ into an 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 there is. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 ′ to set the basic circuit 302 ′ to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, the RAM 308 ′ is stored. A checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. The result of the calculated checksum is It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if 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 specified. 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 ', a power recovery process is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 'at the time of power interruption is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register saving area provided in the RAM 308 'at the time of power interruption is read out, 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 power-off state. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115 ') performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 'mounted on the basic circuit 302' in the main control unit 300 'shown in FIG. 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 interruption, and is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 ′ in step S233 ′ in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 ′, which will be described later. The

  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. Like the power recovery command, step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 ′. 'Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400'.

  In step S115 ', after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if a numerical value range that can be taken as a general-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a general-purpose timer random value provided in the RAM 308 ′, and 1 is set to the acquired value. After the addition, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 'described later.

  The main control unit 300 ′ repeatedly executes the process of step S <b> 115 ′ except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
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 is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201 ', a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 ′ to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203 ′, the WDT 314 ′ is periodically changed so that the count value of the WDT 314 ′ exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect processing abnormality). (In this embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 ', input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, detection of various sensors 320 ′ including the above-described front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310 ′. A signal is input to monitor 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 'in each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area provided for each sphere, and this information is stored in the RAM 308 ′ in the previous detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor. The information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected 2 ms before) is read out from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308 ′, and this information is detected as described above. Store in the signal storage area. 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 / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 'described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. In the ROM 306 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 37, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no detection signal before, there is a previous detection signal, and there is a current detection signal) is stored. Yes. In this step S205 ′, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal). In the case of a match with the general winning opening 226 ′, the variable winning opening 234 ′, the first special figure starting port 230 ′, and the second special figure starting port 232 ′, or It is determined that the normal start port 228 'has been passed. That is, it is determined that a prize has been received at these winning openings 226 ′, 234 ′ and these starting openings 230 ′, 232 ′, 228 ′. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor that detects the winning at the general winning opening 226 ′, the winning is made to the general winning opening 226 ′. If the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent processing is performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the general winning opening 226 ′. In the ROM 306 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′, 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) is stored. . After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

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

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

  In step S213 ', timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210 ′, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 ′. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer for timing the time, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for timing the time during which the symbol is changed or stopped on the second special symbol display device 214 ', a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for measuring the opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 ', winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when the winning openings 226 ′, 234 ′ and the starting openings 230 ′, 232 ′, 228 ′ have been won, the RAM 308 ′ is provided for each winning opening or for each starting opening. The value of the winning ball number storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area.

  In step S217 ', a winning acceptance process is performed. In the winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 ', the second special figure starting port 232', the ordinary drawing starting port 228 ', and the variable winning port 234'. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203 '. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 ′ and when the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 ′ is not full, the value is read from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 ′. The value is acquired as a winning random number value, and the value is acquired as a special figure 1 random number value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value and stored in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the second special figure starting port 232 ′ and the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 ′ is not full, the value is read from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 ′. The value is acquired as a winning random number value, and the value is acquired as a special figure 2 random number value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value and stored in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the general opening 228 'and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308' is not full, a value is acquired as a normal winning random value from the random number counter for generating the normal winning random value. And stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234 ', information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234' is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

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

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 ′ is turned on / off so as to become a mode, and the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 ′ is set so as to be in the off symbol display mode. ON / OFF drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the. The RAM 308 'of the main control unit 300' is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 ′ can be used for either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 38 (c)) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 38 (c)). Confirm 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 ′ for maintaining a display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case of the usual figure flag, the RAM 308 ′ is used in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0). Is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a ′ is connected to the solenoid 332 ′ for opening / closing driving of the blade member 232a ′ of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). Is output in the open state, 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 changes from 1 to 0), the blade member A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the open / close driving 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 which starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the setting area of the RAM 308 ' Set. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308 ′, “normally inactive” is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223 '.

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

Subsequently, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225 ′). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process during the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED that constitutes the second special symbol display device 214 ′ is turned on. The lighting / extinguishing drive control is repeated. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ performs the variation display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ′) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  The RAM 308 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ includes a 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first off flag, second off flag, special figure probability variation flag, and A flag for each of the usual probability fluctuation flags 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 special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 38A 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 on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the probability variation flag is also off, special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, special figure H, and the first off flag are on In this case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 ′ is controlled to be turned on and off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on respectively. In the setting area of the RAM 308 ′, a setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol A). Fig. D), hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) One of the symbols (Fig. I) and the first off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. 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, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 ′ is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability variation If it is not medium (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).

  In addition, a predetermined 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. Is stored in the RAM 308 ′ as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

  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 While the special figure 2 is in operation in the setting area, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a waiting period for displaying an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is started For this purpose, 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 ′. In addition, 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 the opening / closing drive solenoid 332 ′ of the door member 234a ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′ is detected (until a winning of a game ball having a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 234 ′). A signal for maintaining the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ') is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) That is, the effect is displayed in the storage area of the effect waiting 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. Information indicating the waiting period is set. In addition, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, 100 times are set in the time saving number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 ′, and the RAM 308 ′ is provided. Turn on the hourly flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a 'of the second special start port 232' tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a 'are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a predetermined number of variable winning holes 234 ′ will be given to the second special figure start opening 232 ′ during the big hit game until a game ball enters. In order to solve this problem, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be obtained during the big hit increases the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit and the gambling is increased.

  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.

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

  Subsequently, a special figure state update process (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, the special drawing related lottery process for the special figure 2 (the special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229 ′), and then the special drawing related lottery process for the special figure 1 (the special drawing 1 related lottery process). Process) (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 condition 2 variable game start condition and the special drawing 1 are displayed. Even if the start conditions of the variable game are satisfied at the same time, the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, so the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is performed by the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the lottery of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 ′ is performed. The notification of the result is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 ′.

  In step S233 ', command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400'. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is composed of, for example, 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 Is a command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, each start entry Information that can specify the type of command, such as a ball command, a winning entrance command, a variable winning entrance command, and the like, and bits 0 to 10 are configured by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

  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 stored in the RAM 308 ′ as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, and the like are 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 above-mentioned winning effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308 ′, 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 Information indicating the value of the probability fluctuation flag, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game held, etc. is set.

  In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308 ′, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, various lamps 418 ′, and the speaker 120 ′ during the effect standby period, and the special figure Information indicating the value of the probability fluctuation flag, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game held, etc. is set.

  In the above-described special winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 ′, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game held in the command data. Set information indicating the number of files.

  In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 ′ in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held. Set information indicating the number of files. In step S233 ', a general command special figure holding increase process is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information indicating special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 ′ as command data, notice information (preliminary notice information, Set false advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

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

  In step S237 ', device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of 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 pan error is monitored. When the front frame door open error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ indicates whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error. Set the information. In addition, the various solenoids 332 ′ are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ and the variable winning port 234 ′, and the normal symbol display device 210 is provided via the display circuits 324 ′, 326 ′, and 330 ′. ', The display data to be output to the first special symbol display device 212', the second special symbol display device 214 ', the various status display units 328', etc. are set in the output port of the I / O 310 '. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219 ') is output to the first sub-control unit 400' via the output port (I / O 310 ').

  In step S239 ', it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, if the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243 ′. If the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241 ′. move on.

  In step S241 ', a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 ′ is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like. Thereafter, the main control unit main shown in FIG. Return to processing.

  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 as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 ′, and power-off such as initialization of an input / output port is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of first sub-control unit 400 ′>
The processing of the first sub control unit 400 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 ′. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 ′. FIG. 10C 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 power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in SC01. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408 ', and the like are performed.

  In step S303 ', 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 S305'.

  In step S305 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S307 ', 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 ′. Here, when each start opening command, winning opening input command, variable winning opening input command is received from the main control unit 300 ′, processing corresponding to each command is executed.

  In step S309 ', an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307 ′, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 ′ is performed, and when updating of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed. Do.

  If it is detected in step S311 'that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309' is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

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

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

  In step S319 ', 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 ', 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 with reference to 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 S323 '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). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S325 ′ 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 ′ of the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. And stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S303 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S327 'of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500' set in step S319 ', an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  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 S329 ', an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 ′ first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B of 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 symbol 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 ′), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 434 ′, and then the ROM 406 ′. A command for instructing the start of transfer of image data from to the VRAM 436 ′ is set. The VDP 434 'transfers the image data from the ROM 406' to the VRAM 436 'based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 'outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404'.

  In step S331 ′, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434 ′. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S333 ′. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S333 ', 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 the step S329 ′, the CPU 404 ′ uses information (VRAM 436 ′) of the image data constituting the display image. Coordinate axes, image sizes, VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to VDP 434 ′. The VDP 434 'performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S335 ', 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 S337 ′, it is determined whether 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 S339 ′. Wait for the end interrupt signal to be input. In step S339 ', a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408' and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500 ′>
The processing of the second sub control unit 500 ′ will be described using FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′.

  First, in step S401 'of FIG. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401 '. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508 ', and the like are performed.

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

  In step S405 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S407 ', 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 S409 ', an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S407 ′, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506 ′. If the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. Do.

  In step S411 ', if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400' to the game board lamp 532 'or the game table frame lamp 542', this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520 '.

  In step S413 ', 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 S403 '.

  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 S415 '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). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S417 ′ 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 S403 ′ of the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. And stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S403 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419 'of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  The characteristic operation of the pachinko machine 100 ′ according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings as appropriate based on the above-described contents.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, in order to enhance the interest of the game, a plurality of game states with different player advantages are provided, and one of these is selected and set. Here, for convenience of explanation, these gaming states are divided into a normal gaming state and a non-normal gaming state.

  The normal gaming state corresponds to, for example, a gaming state that is most disadvantageous to the player in the gaming state or a gaming state that has the longest set period. More specifically, there are a gaming state in which the game medium decreases, a normal low probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a gaming state without electric support), and a special low probability normal figure low probability state.

  In contrast to the normal game state, the non-normal game state corresponds to, for example, a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, or a game state in which an increase in game balls can be expected compared to the normal game state. More specifically, a special figure big hit state, a special figure small hit state, a gaming state based on a common figure, a special figure high probability state (which can be either a low ordinary figure probability or a high common figure probability), a high ordinary figure probability There are states.

  Here, as in the case of the slot machine described above, for example, when the non-normal game state continues, the number of game balls acquired by the player is calculated based on the cumulative value of game balls acquired during this period. A case of notification will be described. When game balls are acquired in these consecutive non-normal game states, it is possible to make the player more entertained by displaying the total number of acquisitions than displaying the number of acquisitions in each game state. For this reason, it may be possible to display the number of acquired game balls when the non-normal game state continues, but the accumulated value of game balls acquired during this time may be less than zero. This specific example will be described with reference to the drawings. In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment, the description will be continued assuming that the number of game balls acquired is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208 ′. At this time, it is preferable to keep the display mode from interfering with the symbol variation display like the liquid crystal display device 157 in FIGS.

  FIG. 43 (a) is a diagram showing an example of a change in the number of acquired game balls when the 2R jackpot state is shifted to the common figure high probability state (electric support state) and then the 15R jackpot state is reached. It is. FIG. 43B is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of acquired game balls displayed to the player based on the change in the number of game balls illustrated in FIG. In addition, the electric support state in the figure includes both the special figure low probability normal figure high probability state and the special figure high probability common figure high probability state.

  First, the big hit state is a game state in which an increase in game balls is expected. FIG. 43 (a) shows that the number of acquired game balls is increasing in the first 2R jackpot state.

  The normal figure high probability state following the 2R jackpot state is a state where it is easier to enter the special figure starting port than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state (normal game state), but it is not necessarily possible to acquire a game ball. is not. FIG. 43A shows that the number of game balls is decreasing in the normal high probability state (electric support state). In the pachinko machine 100 ′ according to the present embodiment, 0 is displayed as the number of acquired game balls so that the game balls are not acquired (in a negative state) and the game motivation is not reduced. doing. FIG. 43 (b) shows that 0 is displayed as the number of acquired game balls in the usual high probability state (electric support state).

  Subsequently, when the big hit state of 15R is reached, the number of acquired game balls starts to increase again. FIG. 43 (a) shows that the number of acquired game balls is increased in the big hit state of 15R. However, since the number of game balls acquired in the previous ordinary high probability state (electric support state) is negative, the number of game balls acquired will be positive until the same number of game balls are acquired. Don't be. In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of this embodiment, the acquired game is displayed so that the number of acquired game balls is negative and the willingness to play does not decrease until the number of acquired game balls turns positive. 0 is displayed as the number of spheres. FIG. 43 (b) shows that 0 is displayed as the number of acquired game balls in the usual high probability state (electric support state).

  Thereafter, when the number of acquired game balls turns positive, the value is displayed. FIG. 43 (b) shows that the value is displayed from the time when the number of acquired game balls has turned positive in the big hit state.

  The big hit state is a period in which the player expects to acquire a game ball. However, in the above case, the display of the number of acquired game balls continues for a while after the big hit state is reached. For this reason, there is a possibility that a player's willingness to play may decline. The pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment is configured to solve this problem by resetting the number of acquired game balls in the same manner as the slot machine 100 described above. The details will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 44 is a graph showing an example of the number of acquired game balls notified by the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment in the same situation as FIG. 43. 44, the increase / decrease in the number of medals and the transition of the gaming state are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 43, and the description thereof is omitted. The effect of the reset will be described below by comparing FIG. 44 with FIG.

  44A shows the same change as the change in the number of acquired game balls shown in FIG. 43A. FIG. 44 (b) shows that the number of acquired game balls notified to the player changes according to the change in FIG. 44 (a). Comparing FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 44 (b), in the normal high probability state (electric support state), the number of acquired game balls notified to the player is both zero. However, in the big hit state, in FIG. 43 (b), the number of acquired game balls was zero until halfway, but in FIG. 44 (b), it increased from the beginning upward. The difference is that the reference value for accumulating the number of game balls acquired is based on the start of the normal high probability state (see difference number calculation reference G in FIG. 44 (b)). This is because the standard is changed to a standard (refer to the difference number calculation standard H in FIG. 44B).

  43 and 44, the total number of game balls acquired over these periods is accumulated for the case where the 2R big hit state and the 15R big hit state, which are game states in which the player can expect to acquire game balls, continue. However, when the number of game balls has decreased, a configuration has been described in which the number of game balls acquired from 15R big hit is displayed. That is, the pachinko machine 100 ′ according to the present embodiment is similar to the slot machine 100 described above in the case where the number of game balls has decreased in the case where the game state in which the player can expect to acquire the game balls continues. Decrease in game willingness can be prevented. The reset is not executed when the number of game balls acquired is positive. Accordingly, in this case, the number of acquired game balls over a plurality of game states can be displayed as in the case of FIG.

  43 and 44, 2R big hit and 16 big hits may be either probable hits or normal hits, or may be small hits or normal hits. Furthermore, the ordinary figure high probability state (electric support state) sandwiched between 2R jackpot and 15R jackpot is either special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability or special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability. It may be a normal gaming state. More specifically, the normal gaming state may be a period from the establishment of the big hit, the small hit, and the normal figure until the predetermined number of lotteries are executed. Further, the normal game state may be a hidden probability change after 2R jackpot (a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, see FIG. 38A, special figure E). Similarly to the description in FIG. 27, the number of acquired game balls during this period may not be displayed.

  In some conventional pachinko machines, a plurality of variable times having different lengths are provided as the variable time of the special figure variable game, and the variable time is determined by lottery. As a result, it is possible to display various patterns of symbol variation stop and entertain the player. Furthermore, in such a pachinko machine, only for a predetermined period until a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation stop displays after the end of the big hit, it is longer than the fluctuation time derived in the normal gaming state excluding this predetermined period or There is a method of deriving a shorter variation time or deriving a variation time different from the variation time derived in the normal gaming state excluding the predetermined period. In this configuration, it is possible to have an expectation that a big hit will be set again by performing an effect that makes the player have an expectation during the predetermined period. The usual high probability state (electric support state) sandwiched between 2R big hit and 15R big hit in FIGS. 43 and 44 may be the predetermined period described above. For example, it may be a period in which a predetermined variation time table is used depending on whether a big hit, a small hit, or a normal figure is established.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment displays the number of game balls acquired by the player on the display device 208 ′ during a period in which an increase in game balls can be expected, as with the slot machine 100 described above. The purpose is to entertain the player. For this reason, the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment is configured to be able to measure the number of used game balls by the above-mentioned used ball detection sensor, and the number of game balls that have been given is entered into the winning opening. It is comprised so that it can calculate based on a command and a start entrance ball command. Specifically, the number of game balls to be given is derived based on the type of start port through which the game balls have passed, and the values are accumulated sequentially. For example, information indicating the number of game balls to be given may be transmitted by a command, and the number of game balls to be given may be derived based on this information. Further, the number of game balls to be paid out may be counted by a sensor. On the other hand, based on the number of game balls acquired at the time when the winning effect start command is received, it is determined whether the reset condition is satisfied. The above configuration is an example. For example, the number of game balls that have been launched and the number of game balls that have been returned without being launched into the game area are counted by sensors, and the number of game balls to be used is derived. May be. Further, the number of game balls to be given may be derived based on a payout signal from the payout control unit.

  Note that the features of the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment are the same as the features described for the slot machine 100 described above. Therefore, the application form in the slot machine 100 described above can also be applied to the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment.

In the above explanation,
A gaming machine (slot machine 100) for performing a lottery on a game using a game medium and granting a game medium based on the result of the lottery,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) which are provided for each of a plurality of reels which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate, and which individually stop the rotating reels;
A lottery means for deriving a predetermined lottery result by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result (for example, push order replay) in which the reel stop mode derived by the operating condition of the stop operation means changes Control unit 300),
Stop control means (main control unit 300) for performing control relating to the stop of the reel based on the operation result of the stop operation means and the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
Game state setting means (first sub-control unit 400) for setting a specific game state (AT game state);
Display means (liquid crystal display device) for performing display indicating the operating condition of the stop operation means and display regarding the increase / decrease number of game media in a predetermined period including the period in which the specific game state is set by the game state setting means 157),
Display control means (first sub-control unit 400) for controlling the display means,
The stop control means includes
Based on the fact that the lottery result derived by the lottery means is the specific lottery result and the stop operation means is operated according to a specific operation condition, the reels are controlled to stop in a specific stop mode. (See the remarks column in Figure 7)
The display control means includes
The specific game state is set by the game state setting means, and the lottery result derived by the lottery means is displayed to suggest the specific operation condition based on the fact that the lottery result is the specific lottery result. Controlling the display means,
When the specific gaming state is set by the gaming state setting unit and the increase / decrease number is less than or equal to zero, the display unit is controlled to display zero,
When the specific gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means and the increase / decrease number exceeds zero, the display means is controlled to display the increase / decrease number (see FIGS. 19 to 33). A characteristic game stand is described.

Also,
A game ball is awarded based on the fact that the used game ball has entered a predetermined area (variable winning port 234 ′, general winning port 226 ′, first special figure starting port 230 ′, second special figure starting port 232 ′). A game machine that
Start information deriving means (main control unit 300 ′) for deriving start information when the game ball enters the start area (second special figure start port 232 ′);
Correctness determination means (main control unit 300 ′) for determining correctness based on the starting information;
A game state setting means (main control unit 300 ′) for setting a specific game state (ordinary high probability state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting area than a predetermined game state;
Display means (decorative symbol display device 208 ′) for displaying an increase / decrease number of game balls in a predetermined period including a period in which the specific gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means;
Display control means (first sub-control unit 400 ′) for controlling the display means;
With
The display control means includes
When the specific gaming state is set by the gaming state setting unit and the increase / decrease number is less than or equal to zero, the display unit is controlled to display zero,
When the specific gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means and the increase / decrease number exceeds zero, the display means is controlled to display the increase / decrease number (see FIGS. 43 and 44). A characteristic game stand is described.

  Hereafter, it adds about the thing regarding this invention.

(Appendix 1)
A lottery related to a game is performed using a game medium, and after the lottery is performed, a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied are stopped based on a result of the lottery, and the stopped state of the stopped reels In a game stand that can repeatedly execute a game that grants a game medium based on
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state;
The period in which the second gaming state is set and the period from the end of the second gaming state until a predetermined number of games are performed, wherein the first gaming state is set. A cumulative increase / decrease deriving means configured to be able to derive a cumulative increase / decrease indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in a predetermined period composed of a period;
Display means;
Display control means for executing control relating to the display means,
The cumulative increase / decrease number deriving means includes:
The cumulative increase / decrease in the game for the predetermined period is the number of game media used in the current game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game. Derived using numbers,
In the game immediately after the second game state is newly set in the predetermined period, the cumulative increase / decrease number before the newly set second game state is set continues to exceed zero. In the current game or the state in which the game continues to become zero or more, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set is used as the game used in the current game. The period in which the previous second gaming state was set by deriving using the number of media, the number of gaming media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the previous game In other cases, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set may be calculated as the current game. In The number of game media used you are, and that derived using the number of granted game media in the current game, it is possible to derive the number of newly the total increase or decrease,
In a game that is one game during the period in which the second game state is set and is different from the game immediately after the second game state is set, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the current game is calculated as follows. The number of game media used in the game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game are used to derive the game media acquired by the player. The number can be reflected to the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the game immediately after the second gaming state is set,
The display control means includes
In the period in which the second gaming state is set in the predetermined period, the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is executed, while the first gaming state in the predetermined period is set. The game machine is characterized in that the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is not executed during a certain period.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit 100 ′ pachinko machine 208 ′ decoration Symbol display device 228 ′ Universal drawing start port 234 ′ Variable winning port 226 ′ General winning port 230 ′ First special drawing starting port 232 ′ Second special drawing starting port 300 ′ main control unit 400 ′ first sub control unit 500 ′ first 2 sub-control unit

Claims (1)

A lottery related to a game is performed using a game medium, and after the lottery is performed, a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied are stopped based on a result of the lottery, and the stopped state of the stopped reels In a game stand that can repeatedly execute a game that grants a game medium based on
A gaming state setting means for setting one gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state;
The period in which the second gaming state is set and the period from the end of the second gaming state until a predetermined number of games are performed, wherein the first gaming state is set. A cumulative increase / decrease deriving means configured to be able to derive a cumulative increase / decrease indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in a predetermined period composed of a period;
Display means;
Display control means for executing control relating to the display means,
The cumulative increase / decrease number deriving means includes:
The cumulative increase / decrease in the game for the predetermined period is the number of game media used in the current game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game. Derived using numbers,
In the game immediately after the second game state is newly set in the predetermined period, the cumulative increase / decrease number before the newly set second game state is set continues to exceed zero. In the current game or the state in which the game continues to become zero or more, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set is used as the game used in the current game. The period in which the previous second gaming state was set by deriving using the number of media, the number of gaming media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the previous game In other cases, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the game immediately after the newly set second game state is set may be calculated as the current game. In The number of game media used you are, and that derived using the number of granted game media in the current game, it is possible to derive the number of newly the total increase or decrease,
In a game that is one game during the period in which the second game state is set and is different from the game immediately after the second game state is set, the cumulative increase / decrease number in the current game is calculated as follows. The number of game media used in the game, the number of game media granted in the current game, and the cumulative increase / decrease derived in the previous game are used to derive the game media acquired by the player. The number can be reflected to the cumulative increase / decrease number derived in the game immediately after the second gaming state is set,
The display control means includes
In the period in which the second gaming state is set in the predetermined period, the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is executed, while the first gaming state in the predetermined period is set. During the period, the control to display the cumulative increase / decrease number is not executed,
In executing the control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number during the period in which the second gaming state is set in the predetermined period, the cumulative increase / decrease number is less than zero or the cumulative increase / decrease number is A game machine characterized in that when it becomes less than or equal to zero, control for displaying zero is executed or control for displaying the cumulative increase / decrease number is not executed.