JP2016189873A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of diversifying game properties and suppressing fraudulent acts by continuous games structured with satisfaction of start conditions over a plurality of times.SOLUTION: In processing by a main control board, a jackpot symbol random number value acquired by a start winning is determined, a transit pattern in a probability variable game state after a special game state corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number value is set, and for this transit pattern a plurality of types of transit patterns different in the length of a probability variable state D to be executed following a probability variable state C are preset. In the probability variable game state, the main control board performs control to generate probability variable game states including the probability variable states D and E in which a small win more advantageous to a player than a normal game state continues by a combination of unit games over a plurality of times to be executed on the basis of start winnings of special symbols over a plurality of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game ball enters the start opening as a normal game, and when a big win is won by a lottery based on the entry, it becomes a special gaming state, and a large number of game balls can win a prize opening in a special gaming state The structure which becomes is known. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, after entering the special gaming state, the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit is higher than the normal gaming state, the gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter the starting port from the normal gaming state, etc. Is added to make the game more diverse.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-074175

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a transition to an advantageous gaming state is made based on a lottery result performed by entering a gaming ball into the starting port, so that the transition to an advantageous gaming state is made. There was a problem that it was easy to become a uniform game such as emphasizing the result of each lottery. Further, when an advantageous gaming state is newly provided, there is a problem that fraud targeting the advantageous gaming state may be performed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play or suppressing fraud by continuous games configured by establishing a plurality of start conditions. It is an object.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Determination information display means for displaying information corresponding to the determination result of the determination means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the specific game start condition is satisfied, the player is compared with the normal game state by a combination of a plurality of unit games executed based on the satisfaction of a plurality of start conditions. A gaming machine comprising specific gaming state control means for generating an advantageous specific gaming state,
The specific game state control means is for generating a plurality of types of specific game states in which at least one of the content of the privilege granted to the player and the grant time are different.
The determination means determines whether or not a specific game start condition set corresponding to a plurality of types of specific game states is satisfied,
The determination information display means displays information corresponding to a specific game state in which control is started by the specific game state control means in a unit game based on a start condition where the specific game start condition is established,
Before the specific gaming state is started, it is selected which of a plurality of types of specific gaming states is to be started, and information corresponding to the specific gaming state to be executed is displayed by the determination information display means. It is said.

  With the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play and suppressing fraud by continuous games configured by establishing a plurality of start conditions. .

Front side perspective view of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine Perspective view showing pachinko machine in open state Perspective view showing the pachinko machine in another open state A perspective view showing the pachinko machine in yet another open state Front view of pachinko machine Front view of the pachinko machine with the front block removed Front view of game board Rear perspective view of pachinko machine Rear view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing an example of main control main processing Flow chart showing an example of main control interrupt processing Explanatory diagram for explaining a unit game in which a reach display of a decorative symbol is generated deterministically or selectively in a probability variation gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the internal state in the probability variation gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution of unit games for generating a reach display of decorative symbols deterministically and selectively in a probabilistic gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution of unit games that generate a reach display of decorative symbols deterministically or selectively in a probabilistic gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the reach effect in the probabilistic gaming state Flow chart showing an example of special symbol related processing in main control interrupt processing Flow chart showing an example of special symbol variation start processing in special symbol related processing The flowchart showing an example of the stop symbol generation process in the special symbol variation start process Explanatory drawing showing the parameter for associating the jackpot symbol random number value with the symbol identification value Explanatory drawing showing the correlation between the jackpot symbol random number value, the symbol identification value, and the state of the special gaming state Explanatory drawing showing the calculation for producing | generating a stop symbol identification value from a symbol identification value Explanatory drawing showing replacement of stop symbol identification value when stop symbol identification value is in the range of a predetermined value Explanatory drawing showing the correlation with a symbol identification value, a stop symbol identification value, and a light emission pattern A flowchart showing an example of the start winning process in the special symbol related process The flowchart showing an example of the hold information output setting process in the start winning process Flow chart showing progress of gaming state Specification diagram of gaming state A diagram illustrating the relationship between the time progress and the number of acquired balls in the probable gaming state

  With respect to an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachinko machine 100 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described, and then a modified example and other types of gaming machines will be described. First, regarding the embodiment of the pachinko machine 100, a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes will be described in order.

<Structural structure>
First, the structure of the structural part of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIGS. 1 to 4 are perspective views showing various states of the pachinko machine 100, FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows that the front block 102 and the intermediate block 103 are integrated with the outer frame 101. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. Show. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 6 shows a state in which the front block 102 of the pachinko machine 100 is removed from the state of FIG. Various wirings are omitted in each figure, and a part of the configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIGS. 3 and 6.

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, for example, an outer frame 101, a front block 102, an intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104, as shown in FIGS. It is configured to be displaceable.

  The outer frame 101 has a function as a main body support means for supporting the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame in which a top plate portion 111, a bottom plate portion 112, a left side plate portion 113, and a right side plate portion 114 are assembled, and the pachinko machine 100 is installed. The game machine is installed in a game machine installation facility (island facility) provided in the game hall and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). In the pachinko machine 100, the outer frame 101 is not an indispensable configuration, and the main body portion corresponding to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 excluding the outer frame 101 has the same inner shape as the outer frame 101 or the outer frame 101. It is good also as a structure with which the island facility was equipped with the support mechanism to support, and a part of locking mechanism which locks the main-body part.

  Intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided on one side of the outer frame 101 in the left-right direction (on the left side plate portion 113 side). The outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 are connected (coupled) by the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 rotates one end side (left side) in the left-right direction in the front view of the pachinko machine 100. The base end side is configured to be capable of rotating forward with the other end side (right side) serving as a rotating front end side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided separately at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the outer frame 101. Each of the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 is configured such that, for example, a shaft portion provided in the intermediate block 103 is supported from below by a shaft support portion provided in the outer frame 101, and a shaft portion is provided in a shaft hole provided in the shaft support portion. It is comprised so that rotation is possible by setting it as the state inserted. In addition, the structure which can rotate the main-body part of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is not limited to the above structure, and a shaft hole is provided on the intermediate block 103 side and a shaft part is formed on the outer frame 101 side. Other configurations may be used.

  The intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 are provided with a function of releasing the connection state between the outer frame 101 and the intermediate block 103 by a predetermined removal operation, and the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 including the intermediate block 103 is attached to the outer frame 101. Removably attached to it. For example, the connection state of the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 is released by performing a predetermined removal operation of opening the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101 by a predetermined amount or more and moving it upward. The Thereby, the main body portion of the pachinko machine 100 can be removed from the outer frame 101.

  The front block 102 is disposed so as to overlap the front side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the front block 102 are connected by front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 provided on the left side of the front view. The front block support mechanisms 131 and 132 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122, support the front block 102 so as to be pivotable forward with respect to the intermediate block 103, and remove it by a predetermined removal operation. It is configured to be possible.

  The rear block 104 is arranged on the rear side with respect to the intermediate block 103, and the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 are arranged by rear block support mechanisms 136, 137 (see FIG. 8) provided on the left side in front view. It is connected. The rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137 have the same configuration as the intermediate block support mechanisms 121 and 122 and the front block support mechanisms 131 and 132, and support the rear block 104 so that the rear block 104 can be rotated rearward with respect to the intermediate block 103. And, it is configured to be supported so as to be removable by a predetermined removal operation.

  The pachinko machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block There is provided a lock operating mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the block locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 as a lock operating mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102.

  As a predetermined operation on the key cylinder 141, when a right rotation operation is performed with an operation key (not shown), the movable portion 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is activated. As a result, the engagement between the engaged portion 142 provided on the outer frame 101 and the movable portion 143 as part of the intermediate block locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the outer frame 101. Become.

  On the other hand, the movable portion 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is operated in response to a left rotation operation with a predetermined operation key on the key cylinder 141. As a result, the engaged portion 145 provided on the front block 102 as a part of the front block locking mechanism and the movable portion 144 are disengaged, and the front block 102 is in an open / close permitted state with respect to the intermediate block 103. Become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a rear block opening / closing regulating mechanism that regulates opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. By this rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism, the rear block 104 can be switched with respect to the intermediate block 103 between a state in which opening / closing is prohibited (open / close prohibited state) and a state in which opening / closing is permitted (open / close permitted state) by a predetermined operation. It is said that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism includes two opening / closing restriction portions 150 </ b> A and 150 </ b> B provided in the intermediate block 103 and one opening / closing restriction portion 150 </ b> C provided in the rear block 104. . The three opening / closing regulating portions 150A to 150C are provided with rotating pieces 151A to 151C that can be rotated. The rotating pieces 151A to 151C change the engagement state with the opening portion arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the closed state of the rear block 104 due to the rotation operation, and thereby the open / close prohibited posture corresponding to the open / close prohibited state And an open / close permission posture corresponding to the open / close permission state can be switched. When all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C are in the opening / closing allowable posture, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C can pass through the openings, and the rear block 104 is in an opening / closing allowable state with respect to the intermediate block 103. In addition, as the opening / closing permission posture and the opening / closing permission posture, the opening / closing prohibition state and the opening / closing permission state only need to be switched by a change in at least one of the positions and orientations of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. Alternatively, it may be configured to move in a certain direction, or may be configured to operate by a combination of movement and rotation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the change in posture when the constituent members in each apparatus move between a plurality of postures.

  Among the three rotating pieces 151A to 151C, two rotating pieces 151A and 151B corresponding to a part of them are formed in the rear block 104 in the open / close prohibited state of the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. One rotating piece 151C exposed to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening and corresponding to the remaining portion is exposed to the front side of the intermediate block 103 as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is not possible to switch all the rotating pieces 151A to 151C to the opening / closing allowable posture only by an operation from one side such as the back side of the pachinko machine 100 or the front side of the intermediate block 103. Has been increased.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a game ball movement restricting mechanism for restricting the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, for example, the game ball movement restriction mechanism is configured by a combination of a flow restriction piece 161 provided in the intermediate block 103 and a restriction changing unit 162 provided in the front block 102. The flow restricting piece 161 is biased by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state in which the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (a closed state of the front block 102), the flow-down restricting piece 161 is in a movement-permitted state that allows the game ball to flow down. The change unit 162 is pushed and pushed to the rear side of the intermediate block 103. The flow restricting piece 161 is arranged to be shifted rearward with respect to a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 in the movement-permitted state. Thereby, in the closed state of the front block 102, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is permitted.

  On the other hand, in the state where the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103 (open state of the front block 102), the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing unit 162 is released, and compared with the closed state of the front block 102. Accordingly, the movement restriction state in which the flow restriction piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 is set. The flow restriction piece 161 protrudes into the guide passage in the movement prohibited state, and prevents the game ball from flowing down to the downstream side. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 at the lower end portion on the rear side of the intermediate block 103 and on the rotation front end side (left side in the rear view). An open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block 103 is provided is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. An open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to 103 is provided.

  Next, each structure of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the back block 104 is demonstrated in order.

 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 forms a substantially entire front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and is a substantially rectangular member having a thickness in the front-rear direction, and decorates the front surface portion of the pachinko machine 100. It functions as a front decoration means. The front block 102 is mainly configured by a base frame 201 made of synthetic resin, and is configured by attaching a plurality of functional parts before and after the base frame 201. On the front side of the base frame 201, a front decorative body 210 that forms the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 surrounds the opening 210A along the outer edge of the opening 210A that is formed to include the front-view center portion of the front block 102. It is attached. In a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 constituting the front block 102 are combined, the opening 210A is formed through the wide area excluding the outer periphery to which the front decorative body 210 is attached. The intermediate block 103 including the game board 400 located on the rear side of the front block 102 is configured to be visible to the player through the opening 210A.

  1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close the opening 210A, a main storage mechanism 230 for storing game balls, An auxiliary storage mechanism 240 that stores game balls and a launch operation device 250 that is operated by a player to launch game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the front block 102 has an opening peripheral portion 211 that surrounds the periphery of the opening 210A as a part of the front decorative body 210, and projects forward on the lower side with respect to the opening 210A. An upper projecting portion 217, a lower projecting portion 218 located below the upper projecting portion 217 and projecting forward, and an upper projecting portion 217 and a lower projecting portion on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218. A flat portion 219 is formed which is configured by a substantially flat region located on the back side from 218 and on which the firing operation device 250 is disposed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  The center panel 220 has a function as a cover body that allows the rear side to be visually recognized while closing the opening 210 </ b> A formed penetrating in the front-rear direction in a state where the base frame 201 and the front decorative body 210 are combined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the center panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (see FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light transmitting property fitted on the front side of the panel frame 221. 1 and a light transmitting rear plate 223 (see FIG. 3) fitted substantially parallel to the front plate 222 with a predetermined gap on the rear side of the panel frame 221. Yes.

  The main storage mechanism 230 has a function of storing game balls acquired as the game progresses and game balls lent out from the game hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage portion 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage unit 231 includes an inflow port 231 </ b> A that allows game balls to flow into the storage unit 231 from the inside of the pachinko machine 100, and an outflow port (not shown) that allows game balls to flow out from the storage unit 231 into the pachinko machine 100. A discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port is provided. By releasing the discharge port, the game ball is released from the storage unit 231 to the player side without being taken into the pachinko machine 100. The ball removal mechanism has a function of switching the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage unit 231 through the inflow port 231A. The storage portion 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and a game ball owned by a player is manually inserted through the opening, or a game ball lent out at a game hall is supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage unit 231 are sequentially guided to the side where the outflow port and the discharge port are formed (upper right side in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a row. When a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through an outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 opens and closes the storage unit 241 having the inflow ports 241A and 241C (see FIG. 5) and the discharge port 241B (see FIG. 1) of the game ball, and the discharge port 241B. And a ball removal operation member 242 for operating the ball removal mechanism 243. A game ball or the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flows into the main storage mechanism 230, but flows into the storage unit 241 through the inlet 241A if the storage unit 231 is full. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage unit 231 to the storage unit 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage unit 241 is inclined downward toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a pressing operation) with respect to the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage unit 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100. In addition, when the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, the release state is kept until a return operation (for example, a pressing operation again) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242. Maintained. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage unit 241 is provided at the back of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front decorative body 210, a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251, A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that a player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the firing handle 252 It includes a firing stop switch 255 (see FIG. 5) that invalidates the injection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation by the player's operation. When the launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by the operation of the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  In addition, frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) are provided at the back of the front decorative body 210 in the front block 102. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are arranged so as to overlap the opening peripheral portion 211 of the front decorative body 210 and are attached to the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral edge 211 includes an upper central edge 211A, an upper left edge 211B and an upper right edge 211C located on both the left and right sides of the upper central edge 211A, and an upper left edge. The left side edge portion 211D positioned below 211B and the right side edge portion 211E positioned below the upper right side edge portion 211C as light emitting portions, and frame light emission corresponding to each light emitting portion Devices 271 to 275 are installed.

  The frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper center frame light-emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central edge portion 211A, a left upper frame light-emitting device 272 corresponding to the left upper edge portion 211B, and an upper-right frame light emission corresponding to the upper right side edge portion 211C. The apparatus 273 includes a left frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left edge 211D, and a right frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right edge 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 integrates and electrically connects a light emitting diode (LED) as one or a plurality of light emitting means, an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the LED, and the electronic components. And a printed circuit board.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 is provided with, for example, an upper left acoustic output port 211F and an upper right acoustic output port 211G at the upper portion of the opening peripheral edge 211, and these upper left acoustic output ports 211F. In addition, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) are provided corresponding to each of the upper right acoustic output ports 211G. The upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 are attached to the base frame 201 so as to be located behind (in the rear of) the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front decorative body 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with a game ball lending device 290, for example, on the upper right portion of the upper protrusion 217. The game ball lending device 290 includes a frequency display device 291 that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of banknotes, cards, and the like placed in a card unit (not shown) arranged side by side in the pachinko machine 100, and a game ball lending A lending operation device 292 operated by the player when receiving the card, and a return operation device 293 operated by the player when returning the bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills or cards are inserted into the card unit and numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device 291, the lending operation is performed. In response, a predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display of the frequency display device 291 is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 is provided with an input operation device 260 capable of an input operation different from the shooting operation by the player. The input operation device 260 includes, for example, a push operation device 261 that can perform a push operation, a rotation operation device 262 that can perform a rotation operation, and a selection operation device 263 that can perform an up / down / left / right direction operation. With these operation devices 261 to 263, an effect selection operation for selecting an effect to be executed in the pachinko machine 100, an apparatus setting operation for setting the volume and light amount of each device for executing the effect of the pachinko machine 100, or a player It is possible to execute a production setting operation or the like that enables execution of the performance of the pachinko machine 100 according to the game before the previous time by inputting information, and these operations can be performed by the player or the game hall manager as necessary. It is said that. Note that an input operation unit (for example, an annular rotation operation unit in the rotation operation device 262) that the player contacts in the input operation device 260 is rotated, moved up and down by an input operation unit driving means such as a motor or a solenoid, or It is preferable that an operation such as vibration is executed by control of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, control of the sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10)), either before or after the input operation, or during the input operation, By operating the input portion at a plurality of timings, it is possible to diversify the effects accompanied by the input operation, such as actively prompting the input operation.

  Next, the intermediate block 103 will be described. The intermediate block 103 is a substantially rectangular member having substantially the same size as the front block 102, and the front block 102 and the rear block 104 are attached so that the main body of the pachinko machine 100 is integrated. have. The intermediate block 103 is configured by attaching a plurality of functional components including the game board 400 to the base frame 301.

  3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening, a game board 400 (see FIG. 3) that is attached from the front side while covering the opening of the base frame 301, and a base frame A game board support mechanism that rotatably and detachably supports the game board 400 with respect to the 301, a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301, and a game ball on the game board 400. Based on a command from the launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) to be ejected, a main control device 370 (see FIG. 4) that is attached to the back side of the game board 400 and controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner. And a sub-control device 390 (see FIG. 4) for controlling game effects and state notifications.

  In the base frame 301, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide passage portion 301A in which a guide passage for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) described later to the front block 102 is formed, A plurality of wirings (not shown) and an opening 301B where the signal relay device 311 is located are provided. The opening 301B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction below the game board 400, and a plurality of wires inserted into the opening 301B are various devices provided in the front block 102 (for example, frame light emitting devices 271 to 271). 275, an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282) and devices (for example, the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390) provided on the back side of the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 The signal relay device 311 includes a wiring, and has a function as a relay board that relays a part of the wiring.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having a through-hole through which a game ball such as a discharge port 401A can pass back and forth, and an outer rail that curves smoothly from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. 402, the inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, the return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and the upper right end of the outer rail 402 And a rebound preventing member 405 to be attached. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launch device 330 described later into the game area. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released into the game area from the launch passage 401B formed at a portion where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are opposed in parallel from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 has a shock absorption property that prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that has passed the upper center of the game board 400 and directed to the right side through the upper center and returns to the left side again. For example, it is made of a material such as vibration damping rubber.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage portion 163 is formed in the lower portion on the back side of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage portion 163 arranged below the gap.

  The game ball that has advanced beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area, and moves (flows down) while falling in the game area by its own weight. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape having a large area in the front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game area is generally divided into an outer peripheral portion by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is substantially planar by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 330 sequentially sends out game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 (FIG. 10). A launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 for driving the launching mechanism 333 (see FIG. 10), and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 on the game board 400. And a guide member 335 for guiding to the firing passage 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in accordance with the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is housed in a light-transmitting board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  Further, the main control device 370 is rotatably attached to the back side of the game board 400. Specifically, an attachment portion 372 is rotatably connected and fixed to the base 401 of the game board 400 on the back side, and the main controller 370 is attached to the attachment portion 372. As a result, not only the rear side (front side) of the main control device 370 but also the front side (back side) of the main control device 370 is operated on the game board 400 by rotating the mounting portion 372. It can be easily confirmed while attached. The main control device 370 may be connected to the attachment portion 372 so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, and the removal state of the main control device 370 may be easily managed.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. For example, the sub-control board 940 is housed in a translucent board case 391 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, like the main control board 920. It is attached to the back side.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described with reference mainly to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 400.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow-down changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and a center disposed at the center of the base body 401. A structure 420, a starting device (specifically, an upper middle starting winning device 431A and a lower middle starting winning device 431B) according to a first special symbol disposed below the central structure 420, a center A starting device (specifically, a right starting winning device 432) according to a second special symbol arranged on the lower right side with respect to the structure 420, and a big winning device 433 arranged below the right starting winning device 432 434 (specifically, the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434), the starting device 436 related to the normal symbol arranged on the upper side (upstream side) of the right starting winning-winning device 432, and the game board 400 On the top right and above and below Winning device that the winning combination communicating actuating device 435 which is arranged above (upstream side) with respect to 433, regular winning device 439A arranged on both left and right sides of the lower side middle starting winning device 431 B, and a 439B.

  Further, the game board 400 is provided with a plurality of switches as detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball corresponding to the above-mentioned upper middle start winning device 431A and the like (see FIG. 10), and corresponds to each switch. The entry of a game ball into a predetermined area can be detected. For example, a middle start winning switch (upper middle start winning switch 441A) that detects a game ball that has entered the upper middle start winning device 431A, and a middle start winning switch (lower) that detects a game ball that has entered the lower middle start winning device 431B. Side middle start winning switch 441B), right start winning switch 442 that detects a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432, lower large prize switch 443 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower large winning device 433, and a top large winning device. An upper prize switch 444 that detects a game ball that has entered 434, a combination operation switch 445 that detects a game ball that has entered the combination actuating device 435, a start switch 446 that detects a game ball that has entered the starter 436, and the bottom A non-specific passage switch 447 for detecting a game ball that has entered a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433; A specific path switch 448 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific path (not shown) formed inside the grand prize winning device 433, and a general prize switch 449A for detecting each of the game balls that have entered the general winning devices 439A and 439B. 449B and the like are installed on the game board 400.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitutes a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged into the game area. Games of each winning device, specifically, upper middle starting winning device 431A, lower middle starting winning device 431B, right starting winning device 432, lower large winning device 433, upper large winning device 434 and general winning devices 439A, 439B The entrance portion of the ball constitutes a winning opening, and the game ball that has entered each winning opening is guided through a through hole formed in the base 401 to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. . In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the pachinko machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in the game hall. When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from other winning devices, or an apparatus in which two or more winning devices (for example, the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B) are integrated. The starting device such as the upper middle starting winning device 431A may not necessarily be a winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball enters. It is good also as a entrance where a ball | bowl is discharge | released again to a game area, without paying out.

  Each of the upper middle start winning device 431A and the lower middle start winning device 431B and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B according to the first special symbol does not change the probability of entering the game ball into them, and enters The played game ball is guided to the back side of the base body 401. Further, the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol has a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball into the inside. The mechanism for changing the probability of entering the game ball need not be provided only in the starting device related to the second special symbol. Instead of or in addition to that, the starting device and the general winning device related to the first special symbol. It may be provided in any one or a plurality of 439A and 439B. In addition, the mechanism for changing the entrance probability of the game ball may be constituted by a drive means such as an electrically driven solenoid, and is represented by a mechanism that operates by the weight of the game ball that has entered the predetermined area. You may comprise by the mechanism which operate | moves mechanically.

  The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes an entry probability of a game ball to the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism A right entry restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (award opening). The game ball cannot enter the right start prize-winning device 432 by adopting an arrangement that narrows (or closes)), but when the right entry restricting mechanism 452 is in the approaching allowable posture, the two movable pieces are at their tips. The game ball can enter the right start winning device 432 by arranging the parts so that the interval between the parts is increased. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 enters the right when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter the predetermined allowable number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower grand prize winning device 433 includes a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 for restricting the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an allowable entry position and an prohibited entry attitude, and a lower entry restriction mechanism. The lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 453 and the transition between the non-guidance posture and the guidance posture causes the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning device 433 to be a non-specific passage or a specific passage. A sorting mechanism (not shown) for sorting and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the sorting mechanism are provided. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning entrance), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower outstanding prize device 433. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the approach permitting posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 opens the entrance, so that the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. It is guided to a specific passage. The specific passage, the non-specific passage, and the distribution mechanism are provided to diversify the game state transition, and when a game ball enters the specific passage, an advantageous game state is given to the player as a privilege. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning device 434 includes an upper entry restriction mechanism 454 that restricts the entry of a game ball into the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and an upper entry restriction. An upper entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the mechanism 454 is provided. When the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 closes the entrance (winning port) so that the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 434, but the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 Is in the allowance for entering position, the upper entry restricting mechanism 454 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the upper prize winning device 434.

  In addition, as an approach allowable posture and an entry prohibition posture as a mechanism for changing the probability of entering a game ball into the right entry restricting mechanism 452 or the like, each mechanism is configured to receive a winning opening (or a winning opening) of each device. In response to a change in posture of the operation member that switches between a special state in which a game ball can enter and a normal state in which the game ball cannot enter, at least one of the position and orientation of the operation member differs depending on each posture I need it. Further, as a mechanism for changing the entrance probability of a game ball such as the right entry restriction mechanism 452, it is not always necessary to set the game ball in an inaccessible state, and the game ball is allowed to enter even in the normal state. In the state, the posture of the operation member may be changed so that the game ball can enter more easily than the normal state.

  A game ball can enter the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 and the upper prize-winning apparatus 434 when winning a lottery. Specifically, a game ball that has entered the upper middle start prize device 431A or the lower middle start prize device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the upper middle start prize switch 441A or the lower middle start prize switch 441B. When a lottery based on the above (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”) is won, or a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When winning a lottery based on (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”), at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is activated. By this operation, at least one of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453 and the upper approach restricting mechanism 454 takes the approach permitting posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. In addition, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 to the approach allowable posture, and further switches after the predetermined time from the transition to the guidance posture. The non-guided posture is returned in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 to start operating. After winning the big win lottery, either the lower big prize device 433 or the upper big prize device 434 starts operation on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. For this reason, when a player wins a big hit, the player can start a special gaming state at the timing he / she intends. Note that it is not always necessary that either the lower prize-winning device 433 or the upper prize-winning device 434 start the operation on condition that the game ball of the combination actuating device 435 passes, instead of or In addition, either the lower prize-winning device 433 or the upper prize-winning device 434 may be activated when a predetermined time elapses.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 400 is integrated with display devices 471 to 473 for displaying symbol change display and lottery results, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of times a game is held. A display device having a plurality of light emitting units is provided in a lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the lower middle start winning switch. Even if it is detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). However, the unit game right related to the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emission pattern of the plurality of light emitting units (a combination of a light emission state including a light emission color (off, on, flashing)). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol have the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner or a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed in accordance with a lottery result according to the normal symbol. A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of hold times of the right of the unit game is provided. The right to unit games related to normal symbols is reserved up to 4 times. When the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held up to the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446.

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

  In addition, the game board 400 is displayed so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420, so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner or the decorative symbols are displayed in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The variation display and confirmation display of the decorative symbols are controlled by the sub-control board 940, and are synchronized with the variation display and confirmation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the main control board 920. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It should be noted that the variation display and final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variation display and final display of the decorative symbol always start to change at the same timing or stop display as the final display. It is not necessary, and the setting may be such that the change is started at substantially the same timing while providing a slight time difference at each timing, and the final display is performed at substantially the same timing.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). Correspond.

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the specific passage (the internal passage of the lower grand prize winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the win. Depending on whether or not, the game state to be transferred after the special game state is different. If the game ball does not enter the specific passage during the special game state, the variation display time of the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shorter than the non-short-time state (hereinafter referred to as the “short-time state”). And a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low-probability state”) in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”). In the following, it is also referred to as “time saving gaming state”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the specific passage during the special game state, the game is in a short-time state and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state. The game state (hereinafter also referred to as “probability game state”), which is a “high probability state” (hereinafter, also referred to as “high probability state”).

  The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered one of the start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by one of the medium start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the start winning of the first special symbol is detected. It becomes. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that unit advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

  In the case of winning a jackpot in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first special symbol lottery is further based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The types of stop symbols correspond to the types of jackpots, for example, the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture (for example, 6 rounds and 16 rounds), A plurality of types of jackpots are set corresponding to the type of gaming state such as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. In the first special symbol lottery, when a big win is not won, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 of the lower prize winning device 433 are allowed to enter the prescribed number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are detected by the big winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the allowed entry postures in the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum When the allowable entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) ) Will shift to the first allowed entry posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the start special winning of the second special symbol is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times when starting the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. Also, stop symbol determination according to the second special symbol lottery, decoration symbol variation pattern selection, variation display execution, game state transition control, etc. are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the winning random number for the normal symbol is acquired unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already obtained normal symbol.

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-saving state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 allows entry for a predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 0.1 seconds). In the case of winning in the time-short state (time-short game state and probability variable game state), the predetermined maximum entry allowable time (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds) is longer than that in the case where the right start winning device 432 is in the non-time-short state. ) Intermittently (for example, divided into three times) to allow the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of times of transition to the permissible approach posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the normal symbol lottery must be won, and further, the game ball enters the right start prize winning device 432 in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time (for example, approximately) 0.1 seconds) is set to be very short compared to the time spent in the short-time state (for example, approximately 4.8 seconds), so the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol drawing in the normal gaming state Is much smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol drawing. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player plays a game aiming at the transition to the probability-changing gaming state by winning the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and then allowing the game ball to enter the specific passage in the subsequent special gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state is finished.

  Specifically, the game board 400 is provided with a central structure 420 in the center of the game area where the game balls flow down, and a game technique (left-handed game) in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. Method) and a game method (right-handed game method) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. A player plays a game using the left-handed gaming method in the normal gaming state, and plays a game using the right-handed gaming method in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. Further, since the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434 are arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, the game is played by the right-handed game technique even in the special game state.

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a rear perspective view and a rear view showing the pachinko machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base 501. By connecting the base body 501 and the intermediate block 103 by the rear block support mechanisms 136 and 137, the rear block 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The rear block 104 has a game ball tank 510 serving as a ball storage unit for storing game balls, and rectifies the game balls (for example, in one row) continuously on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 and aligns them in one row. A tank rail 520 as a ball alignment portion, a case rail 530 as a ball guiding portion for guiding a game ball flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball payout on the downstream side of the case rail 530 A payout device 540 that lends out game balls, and guidance as a ball guide unit that guides game balls that have flowed out of the payout device 540 downstream of the payout device 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. A member 550, a payout control device 560 for controlling the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power A function as a power supply means for converting and outputting power of a predetermined voltage required for various types of devices and the like, and a game ball ejection based on a launch operation on the launch operation device 250 are controlled in cooperation with the main control board 920. A power supply / launch control device 570 having a function as a launch control means, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals between them.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a base portion 502 corresponding to the front side portion and a protective cover portion 503 positioned behind the base portion 502. The upper portion of the base portion 502 is formed in a substantially frame shape along the outer shape of the rear block 104, and the lower portion is formed in a substantially flat shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. It has a function as a mounted part.

  The protective cover portion 503 is formed in a substantially plate shape having a thickness in the front-rear direction. The protective cover 503 is not shaped to cover the entire back surface of the intermediate block 103, but a part of the back surface of the intermediate block 103 that requires frequent inspection and confirmation, such as a part of the main controller 370, is attached to the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. It is set to a size that forms a window portion for exposure to the window. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A having a function of improving the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390 are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container that opens upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the island facility are sequentially supplied to one end side in the longitudinal direction. An opening (not shown) is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is inclined in a direction (front-rear direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as compared with the longitudinal direction, and guides the game ball to the side where the opening is provided (for example, the front side). . Further, a metal antistatic plate (not shown) is attached to the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 so as to overlap the game ball tank 510, and the antistatic plate is connected to the ground potential so that the inside of the game ball tank 510 and The static electricity of the game ball on the downstream side is removed.

  The tank rail 520 is attached to the side where the opening of the game ball tank 510 is formed, and the game ball flows through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 gradually increases in height as a passage forming member 521 that forms a passage for a substantially bowl-shaped gaming ball having a width through which game balls pass in a row, and an upper surface of the passage formed by the passage forming member 521. And a rectifying member 522 that rectifies the game balls flowing down the passage from the height of the top and bottom to the first level gradually. The passage formed by the tank rail 520 is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side opposite to the game ball tank 510.

  The case rail 530 is formed in a vertically long shape so as to continue to the lower side of the tank rail 520, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 continues downward while curving left and right so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detection switch 539 is attached to an intermediate portion of the ball path of the case rail 530. The ball breakage detection switch 539 detects a ball breakage state in which a ball clogging or the like has occurred on the case rail 530 or its upstream side and the game ball is not normally replenished in the case rail 530.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism that sends out the game ball, and a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) as drive means for driving the delivery mechanism. In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the ball passage are released downstream.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 are attached so as to overlap the lower back surface of the base portion 502 of the base body 501 so as to be positioned at the lower back side of the rear block 104. It has been. The rear block 104 including the payout control device 560 and the power supply / launch control device 570 can be continuously used even when the game board 400 is replaced with another game board in a model change or the like.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that accommodates the payout control board 930. The payout control board 930 does not leave any trace of opening, like the main control board 920. The substrate case is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the pachinko machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launching device according to the operation of the launching operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907 and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various types of power from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. Power of control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for backup, power of backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power monitoring board 910. The main control board 920 is supplied with driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. The payout control board 930 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. It is to be noted that the power switch 909 is turned off or a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 is removed from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”.

  The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The firing control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the launching device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the storage information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the ON state initialization signal. The initialization switch 907 is not necessarily configured to output a signal to the main control board 920 via the signal relay unit 903. For example, the initialization switch 907 is directly mounted on the main control board 920. The initialization switch 907 may be accommodated in the substrate case 371, and thus illegal signal input targeting a section in which a signal is transmitted can be suppressed.

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the ON state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the rotation speed of the payout motor 542 (payout). The game ball payout speed from the device 540 is reduced. The main control board 920 outputs a high-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal controls the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. Make it faster.

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply status from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. Note that the RAM of the payout control board 930 may be configured to have a backup function that allows internal data to be maintained over a certain period in a power failure state, like the RAM of the main control board 920, or the RAM of the main control board 920. Unlike the case, the internal data may not be maintained in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920. The sub-control board 940 is equipped with an input / output port as a connection means for connecting to other devices so as to be able to perform information communication. The input operation device 260 is connected to be capable of information communication in both directions, and the decorative symbol display device 479 is connected to be capable of only one-way information output communication.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed.

  After start-up standby process S1003, determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from initialization switch 907 of power supply / emission control board 900, determination process S1005 of the value of power failure information (part of RAM), storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether or not to save the stored information in the RAM. Here, the stored information is information necessary for returning to the state of the game before the power failure, and corresponds to a part of the RAM that has been updated according to the progress of the game before the power failure. The counter value related to the unit game in the middle, the counter value stored by the start winning, and the like are exemplified.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value that is the 2's complement of the checksum value calculated in (0) is “0” (determination processing S1007), and thereby the current checksum value and It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and terminated when the transition to the power failure state is completed (S1005: N), or saved If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 for erasing the stored information in the RAM is executed. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear process S1008 is executed, hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including a return of stored information and a recovery command indicating completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By returning the stored information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y), various types of information are initialized without returning the retained information (RAM initial setting processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as fraud detection errors immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if has occurred, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of transition to the previous power failure state, the special gaming state is set. Preparation for returning is performed (special gaming state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and a process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub-control board 940. The

  After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether or not the time-short state flag is set by determining whether or not the time-short state flag is set (determination process S1016). In the case (S1016: Y), a time reduction command is output (time reduction command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1019).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. Thereafter, a power failure monitoring process S1202 to an external information output process S1221 related to substantial control such as game progress control of the pachinko machine 100 and monitoring of various sensors are sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected at all three times, it is determined that the power failure state is present. If it is not determined in this determination that the power is out, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM recovery setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 enters an infinite loop that does not perform substantial control such as game progress or monitoring of various sensors, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. The Since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of timer interruption is executed twice after the first reception of the power failure signal is detected.

  In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed by “1” larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter relating to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range determined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a unique value is set for each counter, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. Is referred to an initial value counter unique to each counter. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update processing S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the first variation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  Note that each winning random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, stop pattern selection counter and each variation type counter related to special symbols and normal symbols are not necessarily configured as described above, and at least a part of the counter is configured as another configuration. For example, it may be configured to update from a constant initial value without using an initial value counter, or may be configured by a random number generating IC without using a program and refer to a value as necessary. .

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the progress of the game is set. On the other hand, if the fraud detection information is not a fraud detection value or if it is already a game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing each process for stopping the game progress. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, whether or not the game is stopped is determined based on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related A signal for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 is output. Based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right entry restriction solenoid 462, a lower entry restriction solenoid 463, an upper entry restriction solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are provided. A control signal is output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the upper large winning switch 444, the combination operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal state from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, signal states from various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. For each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and when the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Thus, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer update processing S1210, various timers (predetermined areas in the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower grand prize winning device 433, and the upper grand prize winning device 434 are forced to move into the allowable approaching posture, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower major prize winning device 433 by vibration. , The right start winning device 432 by radio waves, the lower winning device 433 and the upper winning device 434 are forcibly triggered, the game balls are guided to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, the upper middle starting winning device 431A, There is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball at an abnormal timing to the lower middle start winning device 431B, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the upper large winning device 434 is performed. Detect occurrence.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided in the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the upper middle start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the lower middle start winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). The middle start winning counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the first payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the game ball is detected by the upper prize winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). If the upper prize winning switch detection flag is set on the basis, the big prize counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

  In the launch control process S1213, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information indicating the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 to perform notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter, and outputs a prize ball command based on the value of the second payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed, and if the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1218, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed. .

  In the display control processing S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related processing S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 100 is set.

<Occurrence aspect of reach production in probable gaming state>
The generation modes of reach effects in the probability variation gaming state and matters related thereto will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a unit game for generating a reach display of a decorative symbol deterministically or selectively in a probability variation gaming state, and FIG. 14 is for explaining a transition of an internal state in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the distribution of unit games for generating a reach display of decorative symbols deterministically or selectively in the probability variation gaming state, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reach production in a probability variation game state.

  First, the game state transition mode will be described. In the normal gaming state, a game is played with the aim of causing the game ball to enter the upper middle start winning device 431A or the lower middle start winning device 431B. Then, the first special symbol lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the upper middle start winning device 431A or the lower middle start winning device 431B, and if the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, A special gaming state is activated in which the big prize device 433 and the top big prize device 434 operate. In this special game state, when a game ball enters a specific passage (not shown) formed inside the lower grand prize winning device 433, a predetermined number of unit games (in this embodiment, 100 times) after the special game state. On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific passage, the time is reduced over a predetermined number of unit games (40 times, 60 times, or 80 times in this embodiment) after the special game state. It becomes a gaming state. Further, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, a game is performed with the aim of causing the game ball to enter the right start winning device 432. Then, the second special symbol lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the right start winning device 432, and if a big win is won in the second special symbol lottery before the predetermined number of unit games is completed. Similarly to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won, the game goes through the special gaming state to the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Note that when the predetermined number of unit games are completed in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, the normal gaming state is restored.

  Next, the control in the case of winning a big win by the first special symbol lottery will be described. When a big win is won by the first special symbol lottery, the state of the special gaming state is determined based on the value acquired from the big win symbol random number counter. Specifically, when the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “0” to “181”, it becomes a special game state for a short period (6 rounds in this embodiment) with a small number of continuous rounds, and the value is In the case of “182” to “479”, a special game state of a long term (16 rounds in this embodiment) with a large number of continuous rounds is set.

  Further, a stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is determined as a lottery result of the first special symbol lottery. Specifically, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is identified by an 8-bit value, and is determined by a predetermined calculation based on the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Each bit of the 8-bit value for identifying the stop symbol is associated with each light emitting unit of the symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol composed of eight light emitting units, and the stop symbol is a bit value. Is displayed by turning on the light-emitting unit when it is “1” and turning it off when it is “0”.

  Further, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 479 is determined based on the values acquired from the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter. As a result, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the jackpot symbol related to the decorative symbol is finally displayed via the reach display. In addition, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern when the big win is not won can be broadly classified as a pattern in which the losing symbol related to the decorative symbol is finally displayed without going through the reach display (hereinafter referred to as “losing” There are two types of patterns (hereinafter also referred to as “reach loss patterns”), which are finally displayed through the reach display, but the final symbol related to the decorative design is finally displayed.

  Thereafter, the special gaming state is started, and the lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434 are appropriately operated. In this special game state, when a game ball enters a specific passage (not shown) formed in the lower prize-winning device 433, and the game ball is detected by the specific passage switch 448, 100 In the case where the probability change game state is entered over the unit game of the number of times, and the game ball does not enter the specific passage, a unit game of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 40 times, 60 times or 80 times) after the special game state. It becomes a short-time gaming state over the period. In addition, in the long-term special game state when the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “240” to “479”, if the game ball is launched with the right hand, the game ball is moved to the specific passage. It can enter, and after the special game state, it becomes a probable game state. On the other hand, in the case of other values, even if the right-handed game ball is continuously launched, the game ball cannot enter the specific passage, and the short game state is set after the special game state. When transitioning from the special gaming state to the probability variation gaming state, based on the value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number counter, identify the transition pattern of the internal gaming state that controls the selection of the variation pattern in the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state The value (pattern number) to be determined is determined. Specifically, when the values acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter are “240” to “359”, “1” to “120” are set as values for identifying the transition pattern, Also in the case of “360” to “479”, “1” to “120” are set, respectively. Thereby, various transition patterns are selected equally. In the short-time gaming state (values acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter are “0” to “239”), a transition pattern different from that in the probability variation gaming state is selected.

  Next, the control in the case of winning a big hit by the second special symbol lottery will be described. When a big win is won by the second special symbol lottery, the state of the special gaming state is determined based on the value acquired from the big win symbol random number counter. Specifically, when the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “0” to “239”, it becomes a short-term (6 rounds in this embodiment) special gaming state with a small number of continuous rounds, and the value When “” is “240” to “479”, a special game state of a long term (16 rounds in this embodiment) with a large number of continuous rounds is set.

  Moreover, the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is determined as the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery. The stop symbol related to the second special symbol is identified by an 8-bit value as in the case of the stop symbol related to the first special symbol, and is determined by a predetermined calculation based on the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Is done. Similarly to the case of the stop symbol related to the first special symbol, each bit of the 8-bit value for identifying the stop symbol related to the second special symbol relates to the second special symbol composed of eight light emitting units. The stop symbol is associated with each light emitting unit of the symbol display device 472, and the stop symbol is displayed by turning on the light emitting unit when the bit value is "1" and turning it off when the bit value is "0". .

  Further, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 479 is determined based on the values acquired from the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter. As a result, in the decorative symbol display device 479, the jackpot symbol related to the decorative symbol is finally displayed via the reach display.

  Thereafter, the special game state is started, and the upper prize-winning device 434 and the lower prize-winning device 433 are appropriately operated. In this special game state, similarly to the special game state related to the first special symbol, the game ball enters a specific passage (not shown) formed in the lower prize-winning device 433, and the game ball enters the specific passage. When detected by the switch 448, the probabilistic gaming state is entered for 100 unit games after the special gaming state. On the other hand, if the gaming ball does not enter the specific passage, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is played after the special gaming state. It becomes a short-time gaming state over 40, 60 or 80 unit games according to the stop symbol. However, unlike the special game state related to the first special symbol, when the game ball is continuously launched with the right hit, the game ball can enter the specific passage regardless of the value of the big hit symbol random number counter. After the special game state, the probability change game state is entered. The transition of the internal gaming state that controls the selection of the variation pattern in the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state based on the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter at the transition from the special gaming state to the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state A value for identifying the pattern is determined. Specifically, when the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter is “0” to “479” as the value for identifying the transition pattern, four values are set to “1” to “120”. For example, when the values acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter are “0”, “120”, “240”, and “360”, the value that identifies the transition pattern is set to “1”.

  Next, the game in the probability variation game state will be described. The probability variation gaming state is further classified into five types of internal gaming states internally, and the transition patterns are probability variation state A, probability variation state B, probability variation state C, probability variation state D, as shown in FIG. And the probability variation state E. Each of the probability variation state A to the probability variation state E is common in that the big special is drawn with high probability in the second special symbol lottery (or the first special symbol lottery) compared to the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, The selection mode of effects in the decorative symbol display device 479 is different. In the probability variation state A, one loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of loss patterns as the variation pattern. In the probability variation state B, one reach loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of reach loss patterns as the variation pattern. In the probability variation state C, one reach loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of reach loss patterns at a rate of 50%, and one loss pattern is selected from a plurality of types of loss patterns at a rate of 50%. In the probability variation state D, a loss pattern is selected as a variation pattern in the same manner as in the probability variation state A, and lottery is performed regarding whether or not a transition to a specific mode display is possible. In the probability variation state E, similarly to the probability variation state A, a loss pattern is selected as a variation pattern, and processing for terminating the probability variation gaming state is executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the variation of the reach loss pattern is deterministic based on the transition patterns selected from 120 types of transition patterns (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM of the main control board 920). The number of remaining unit games for designating the unit game to be generated (the “number of remaining unit games with confirmed reach” in the figure) and the remaining for designating the unit game for selectively generating the reach loss pattern variation by lottery The number of unit games (the “number of lottery reach remaining unit games” in the figure) is set. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14, the internal game state in the specific game state is the probability change state A () in the unit game from the initial unit game to the unit game before the reach-losing pattern changes definitely occur. Control is simply executed according to the abbreviation “A” in the figure. Further, in a unit game in which a variation in reach loss pattern occurs definitely (hereinafter also referred to as “determined reach occurrence unit game”), control according to the probability change state B (simply abbreviated as “B” in the figure) is executed. The In addition, the unit game from the unit game in which the change in reach reach pattern definitely occurs to the unit game in which the change in reach reach pattern selectively occurs is again in the probability change state A. Further, in a unit game (hereinafter also referred to as “lottery reach occurrence unit game”) in which a change in reach loss pattern occurs selectively, control according to the probability change state C (simply abbreviated as “C” in the figure) is executed. The Further, in the unit game from the unit game where the reach lose pattern is selectively generated to the last unit game, the control according to the probability change state D (simply abbreviated as “D” in the figure) is executed. In the last unit game, control according to the probability variation state E (simply abbreviated as “E” in the figure) is executed.

  Here, the effect aspect in the decoration symbol display apparatus 479 in a probability variation game state is demonstrated. In the probability variation gaming state, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 479, as shown in FIG. 17, in addition to the symbol display area 481 for displaying the decoration symbol, the remaining number representing the number of remaining unit games in the probability variation gaming state. A display area 482 is formed. For example, in the 45th unit game in the probability variation game state, “55” is displayed as the number of remaining unit games. Furthermore, a reach related information display area 483 is formed which represents the type of reach effect and indirectly represents the number of times the reach effect has occurred. Specifically, in the reach-related information display area 483, the left display unit 483L corresponding to the reach effect by the first character having a low jackpot expectation level and the right display unit corresponding to the reach effect by the second character having a high jackpot expectation level 483R and a central display unit 483M corresponding to the reach effect by the third character whose jackpot is confirmed. Until the first reach effect occurs, each of the left display portion 483L, the right display portion 483R, and the central display portion 483M is displayed brightly.

  From the first unit game to the unit game before the confirmed reach generation unit game, the second special symbol lottery (or the first special symbol lottery) is not won, and the final reach generation unit game is not won the big hit In this case, the first decorative symbol reach display is performed in the symbol display area 481, and finally the lost symbol is fixedly displayed. With this reach display, one of the reach effect by the first character and the reach effect by the second character is selected, and the selected reach effect is executed. When the reach effect by the first character is selected, the left display unit 483L is darkened. On the other hand, when the reach effect by the second character is selected, the right display unit 483R is darkened. Note that the reach effect by the third character does not occur when the big hit is not won.

  In addition, when a lottery reach generation unit game is reached without winning a big hit, and a lottery reach generation unit game is not won a big hit, and the reach generation lottery is won, the symbol display area 481 The second display of the decorative symbol is performed, and finally the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed. Along with the reach display, a reach effect is generated by a character different from the character selected with the first reach display, and the right display unit 483R corresponding to the reach effect by the character selected with the current reach display. Alternatively, the left display portion 483L goes dark. On the other hand, when the reach generation lottery is not won in the lottery reach generation unit game, the second reach display of the decorative symbols does not occur in the symbol display area 481, and the reach effect is not executed. After that, if the final unit game is reached without winning the big hit, and if the final unit game is not won by the big hit, no further reach display will occur and the reach effect will be executed. Nor.

  Note that if a big win is won in the unit game from the first unit game to the confirmed reach generation unit game, the first decorative symbol reach display is executed in the symbol display area 481, and finally the big hit symbol is displayed. Confirmed display. In the unit game won for the big hit, the reach effect by the first character, the reach effect by the second character, or the reach effect by the third character is selected. In addition, when a big win is won in the unit game from the determined reach generating unit game to the lottery reach generating unit game, the second reach display is executed, and finally the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. In the unit game won for the big hit, the reach effect by the character different from the character selected in accordance with the first reach display or the reach effect by the third character is executed. In addition, when a big win is won in the unit game from the lottery reach generation unit game to the last unit game, if the reach effect is executed in the lottery reach generation unit game in the symbol display area 481, the third game is executed. The reach display is executed for the second time. On the other hand, if the reach effect is not executed in the lottery reach generation unit game, the second reach display is executed, and finally the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the unit game that is won by the big hit, the reach effect by the third character is always executed in the case of the third reach display, and in the case of the second reach display, the first decoration is performed. The reach effect by the character not selected in the symbol reach display or the reach effect by the third character is executed.

  Here, the transition pattern will be described. In each probability variation game state, the decorative pattern variation pattern in each unit game is determined according to the transition patterns selected from 120 types of transition patterns in which the combination of the confirmed reach generation unit game and the lottery reach generation unit game is different.

  In each transition pattern, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15 (A), the determined reach occurrence unit game has a remaining unit game number in the range of “87” to “46” Allotted to unit games other than “66”, “64”, “50” and “55”. The fixed reach occurrence unit game is frequently assigned to a unit game whose remaining unit game number is in the vicinity of “77”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15 (B), the lottery reach occurrence unit game has the remaining unit game numbers in the range of “68” to “13”, and “67”, “66”. , “64”, “62”, “60”, “59”, “56”, “55”, “50”, “45”, “44”, “36”, “34”, “33”, “ Allotted to unit games other than “23” and “22”. Therefore, from the first unit game with the remaining unit game number “99” to the tenth unit game with the remaining unit game number “90”, the second special symbol lottery (or the first special symbol lottery) When the big hit is not won, the reach display of the decorative symbols is not performed in the symbol display area 481. On the contrary, if the reach display of the decoration symbol occurs in those unit games, it is determined that the big hit is won. Similarly, in the case of the last unit game with the remaining unit game number “0” from the 91st unit game with the remaining unit game number “9”, a symbol display is displayed. The reach display of the decorative symbol is not performed in the area 481, and if the reach display of the decorative symbol is generated in those unit games, it is determined that the big win is won. Also, the remaining number of unit games is “88”, “77”, “66”, “55”, “44”, “33”, “22”, and “11” (both eyes) for the 12th time and the 23rd time. When the big win is not won in the unit game of the 34th, 34th, 44th, 56th, 67th, 78th and 88th times, the reach display of the decorative symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 481 If a decorative symbol reach display occurs in those unit games, it is determined that the player wins the big hit.

  Further, in each transition pattern, as shown in FIG. 13, at least 10 unit games (minimum 10 times in this embodiment: pattern 113) are performed after the confirmed reach generating unit game until the lottery reach generating unit game. Intervene. Similarly, at least 10 (at least 12 in the present embodiment: patterns 55, 77, and 105) unit games are interposed after the final reach occurrence unit game until the last unit game. Therefore, in the unit game of 10 times or less after the unit game in which the decorative symbol reach display occurs, if the big win is not won, the decorative symbol reach display is not performed in the symbol display area 481. If a reach display of decorative symbols occurs in those unit games, it is confirmed that the big win is won. In addition, since the lottery reach generating unit games are not assigned to the 33rd, 44th, 55th, 66th, 77th and 88th unit games, If the big win is not won, the second decorative symbol reach display is not performed in the symbol display area 481, and the second decorative symbol reach display occurs in those unit games. Will be confirmed that you have won the jackpot. The number of unit games from the start of the probability variation gaming state is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479, but can be confirmed by a data display device (not shown) provided along with the pachinko machine 100.

  Also, in each transition pattern, in a predetermined unit game, for example, a unit game in which the number of remaining unit games and the number of unit games from the start of the probability variation game state are “36” representing the name (thum) of the third character, If the big win is not won in the second special symbol lottery (or the first special symbol lottery), the reach display of the decorative symbols is not performed in the symbol display area 481.

  Also, in the 120 types of transition patterns, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the confirmed reach occurrence unit game is frequently assigned to the nearby unit game whose remaining unit game number is “77”. The number of unit games is assigned so that the frequency decreases as the number of unit games increases from “77”. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree in the unit game in which the reach display of the first decoration symbol is generated is low in the unit game in which the remaining unit game number is in the vicinity of “77”, and as the remaining unit game number moves away from “77”. Get higher. As a result, it is possible to change the degree of jackpot expectation when the first reach of the decorative symbols is generated for each remaining number of unit games. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, lottery reach occurrence unit games are classified into adjacent unit games whose remaining unit game numbers are “55”, “44” or “33” (particularly “33”). Allocated frequently. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree in the unit game in which the reach display of the second decoration symbol is generated is low in the unit game in which the number of remaining unit games is near “55”, “44” or “33”, and the remaining unit game The number increases with decreasing distance from “55”, and approaches the intermediate value between “55” and “44” (“49”) and the intermediate value between “44” and “33” (“39”). In addition, the number of remaining unit games increases as the number of remaining unit games increases from “55” to the larger side. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree when the second reach of the decorative symbol is generated can be changed with the unit game of five times as a cycle.

  Further, in the 120 types of transition patterns, as shown in FIG. 16, the allocation range of the confirmed reach occurrence unit game and the allocation range of the lottery reach occurrence unit game partially overlap, The lottery reach generation unit game is a probabilistic game state in which the remaining unit game numbers are “87” to “46” except for a predetermined unit game (the unit game number of the remaining unit games is a number corresponding to a flat eye or a character). Are allocated almost evenly in a predetermined range in the first half of the game, and are allocated almost evenly in a predetermined range in the second half of the probability variation gaming state in which the remaining unit game numbers are “46” to “13”. However, since the occurrence ratio of the reach display of the decorative symbol in the lottery reach generation unit game is ½, the frequency of the reach display of the decorative symbol in the second half is approximately the frequency of the reach display of the decorative symbol in the first half. 1/2. Therefore, in the probability variation game state of each time, the reach display of the decorative symbols is generated almost uniformly in the unit games over the wide range of the remaining unit game numbers “87” to “13”.

  In addition, the 120 types of transition patterns are composed of a plurality of combinations of transition patterns having the same number of remaining unit games corresponding to the fixed reach occurrence unit game and different remaining unit games corresponding to the lottery reach occurrence unit game. ing. Accordingly, it is not possible to easily estimate a unit game in which the second decorative symbol reach display may occur due to the first decorative symbol reach display.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, a unit game in which a decorative symbol reach display is definitely generated in each transition pattern is defined, and even if a winning game is not won in the probable gaming state, the decorative symbol reach is determined. The display always occurs once. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation where even the reach display of the decorative symbol does not occur in the probability variation gaming state, as in the case where the occurrence of the reach display is determined by lottery for each unit game. Can be improved.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, in each transition pattern, one unit game for definitely generating the reach display of the decorative symbol and one unit game for selectively generating the reach display of the decorative symbol. In addition, it is specified that the reach display of the decorative symbols is not generated except for those unit games. Therefore, if the reach of the third decorative symbol is generated within the 100 unit games in the probability variation gaming state, it will always be a big hit, but if the game in the probability variation gaming state progresses, even if the big hit is not won, the decoration Since the number of times that the symbol reach is displayed (once or twice) always increases, the expectation for the big hit can be amplified as the game progresses. As a result, the gameability in the probability variation gaming state can be further improved.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, the period during which the variation of the losing reach pattern is controlled by the transition pattern is limited to 100 unit games, and the maximum number of times the variation of the losing reach pattern is selected during the period. Is limited to twice. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for different big hits according to the combination of the number of remaining unit games in the probability variation gaming state and the number of times of reach display.

  Furthermore, with the pachinko machine 100 described above, in each transition pattern, the determined reach generation unit game and the lottery reach generation unit game can be easily set to a desired unit game, and the reach display can be confirmed or determined in a desired unit game. Can be generated selectively. Also, in all transition patterns, a predetermined unit game, for example, a unit game that is less than or equal to the first predetermined number of times, a unit game that is less than or equal to the last predetermined number of times, and a unit in which the number of remaining unit games is a number derived from a doublet or a character. By not assigning a fixed reach generation unit game and a lottery reach generation unit game to a unit game less than a predetermined number of times from a game, a determined reach generation unit game or a lottery reach generation unit game, the reach display of the decorative symbols in the predetermined unit game If it occurs, it can be easily set so as to be a big hit. As a result, the gameability in the probability variation gaming state can be further improved.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, the reach display of the first decoration symbol is performed by assigning the determined reach occurrence unit games to have a predetermined distribution (see FIG. 15A) in all transition patterns. Since the degree of expectation of jackpot when the occurrence of a change occurs, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous when the reach display of the decorative symbol occurs. Also, in all the transition patterns, the lottery reach occurrence unit games are assigned so as to have a predetermined distribution (see FIG. 15B), and the expected degree of jackpot when the second reach of the decorative symbols is generated Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous when the second reach of the decorative symbols is displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve gameability in the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, unit games in a predetermined range (remaining number of unit game numbers “87” to “46”) in the first half of the probabilistic gaming state in the decorative symbol reach display in all transition patterns. It occurs almost evenly in unit games in the predetermined range (remaining unit game numbers “46” to “13”) in the second half of the probability variation game state that is continuous with the predetermined range in the first half. As described above, a confirmed reach generation unit game and a lottery reach generation unit game are allocated (see FIG. 16). Therefore, in most of the range of the probability variation game state (the remaining unit game numbers are “87” to “13”), it is possible to generate the reach display as if the reach display is lottery in each unit game. Yes, you can maintain the expectation of jackpot. In addition, the probability of big hits has changed between the occurrence of a unit game reach display in a predetermined range in the first half and the occurrence of a reach display in a unit game in the predetermined range in the second half. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve gameability in the probability variation gaming state.

  Furthermore, there are a set of transition patterns with the same number of remaining unit games corresponding to the fixed reach occurrence unit game, and different numbers of remaining unit games corresponding to the lottery reach occurrence unit game. Multiple sets of patterns are set. Therefore, based on the unit game in which the first decorative symbol reach display occurs, the unit game in which the second decorative symbol reach display may not be easily estimated, and the reach display is always performed. The game can be continued while expecting the occurrence of As a result, the gameability in the probability variation gaming state can be further improved.

<Special symbol display mode>
The stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display modes thereof, and matters related thereto will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol related process S1217 in the main control interrupt process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol change start process S1303 in the special symbol related process S1217, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol generation process S1404 in the special symbol change start process S1303.

  The stop symbol identification value for identifying the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the stop symbol of the second special symbol is a predetermined calculation based on the symbol identification value determined according to the jackpot symbol random number obtained from the jackpot symbol random number counter If the calculation result is not in a predetermined value range, the generated value is set. On the other hand, if the calculation result is in a predetermined value range, the calculation result is generated. It is set to a predetermined value associated with the value. Control for determining the stop symbol identification value based on the acquired value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter is a special symbol variation start process S1303 (see FIGS. 18 and 19) of the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIGS. 12 and 18). ) In the winning determination process S1403 (see FIG. 19) and the stop symbol generation process S1404 (see FIGS. 19 and 20).

  In the special symbol related process S1217, as shown in FIG. 18, in addition to the special symbol variation start process S1303, the upper middle start winning device 431A (see FIG. 7) and the lower middle start winning device 431B (see FIG. 7). ) For the first special symbol lottery associated with the entry of the game ball to) and the second special symbol lottery associated with the entry of the game ball to the right start prize winning device 432 (see FIG. 7). Is also done.

  Also, a special symbol related state identification value determination process S1302 is executed, and any one of the specific processes constituting the special symbol related process S1217 using the special symbol related state identification value corresponding to the game state in progress. Is selected.

  In addition, special symbol variation display processing S1304 for executing control related to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and control related to the fixed display of the stop symbol related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are performed. The special symbol confirmation display process S1305 to be executed is also executed. Furthermore, the big prize device operation start processing S1306 to the big prize device operation stop processing S1311 for controlling the operations of the lower grand prize device 433 (see FIG. 7) and the upper grand prize device 434 (see FIG. 7) in the special gaming state are also performed. . In addition, in the special symbol variation start process S1303, as shown in FIG. 19, in addition to the winning determination process S1403 and the stop symbol generation process S1404, the transition to the next variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. A special symbol change pre-variation setting process S1401 for executing control and a special symbol hold data forward feed process S1402 for executing control for changing the hold state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also executed.

  Furthermore, a special symbol fluctuation start setting process S1405 for executing control for starting the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed. In the special symbol variation start setting process S1405, the variation pattern is selected corresponding to the gaming state and the transition pattern described above. In accordance with the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern, the main control board 920 controls the display content of the special symbol display devices 471 and 472, and sends a control command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the sub-control board 940. Send. In the decorative symbol display device 479, the variable display is performed in synchronization with the variable display in the special symbol display devices 471 and 472 under the control of the sub-control board 940.

  Here, a method for generating a stop symbol identification value from the jackpot symbol random number value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter will be specifically described. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing parameters for associating the jackpot symbol random number value with the symbol identification value, and FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the correlation between the jackpot symbol random number value, the symbol identification value, and the state of the special game state. It is. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a calculation for generating a stop symbol identification value from a symbol identification value. FIG. 24 shows a stop symbol identification value when the stop symbol identification value is within a predetermined value range. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the replacement, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the correlation between the symbol identification value, the stop symbol identification value, and the light emission pattern.

  The main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) includes a CPU (not shown) having 8 bits as a basic operation unit, and can perform operations in units of 8 bits or 16 bits. The jackpot symbol random number value is stored in a 16-bit area of a RAM (not shown) of the main control board 920, and the range of possible values is a value from “0” to “479”. This is common to the symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the winning determination process S1403, when the big win is won in the first special symbol lottery, the big winning symbol random value is less than the first symbol ratio “172” (the first value in the left column of FIG. 21A). If the jackpot symbol random number value is less than the first symbol ratio, then the jackpot symbol random number value is the first symbol number “10” (the first column in the right column of FIG. 21A). It is determined whether it is less than the first value. When the jackpot symbol random number is less than the first symbol number, the jackpot symbol random number is set as the symbol identification value. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol random number value is less than the first symbol ratio but the jackpot symbol random number is not less than the first symbol number, the first symbol number is repeatedly subtracted from the jackpot symbol random number value, and the first symbol The value when the number is less than the number is set as the symbol identification value. Thus, as shown in FIG. 22, when the jackpot symbol random number value is “0” to “171”, the values “0” to “9” are repeated in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random number value. Assigned.

  If the jackpot symbol random number is not less than the first symbol ratio, the value corresponding to the first symbol ratio is subtracted from the jackpot symbol random number, and the value after the subtraction is the second symbol ratio “10”. It is determined whether it is less than (the second value in the left column of FIG. 21A), and if the jackpot symbol random number value is less than the second symbol ratio, the value after the subtraction is A value obtained by adding the number of symbols “1” of 1 is set as the symbol identification value. Thus, as shown in FIG. 22, when the jackpot symbol random number value is “172” to “181”, the symbol identification value is “10” to “19” in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random number value. "Is assigned.

  If the jackpot symbol random number value after the value corresponding to the first symbol ratio is subtracted is not less than the second symbol ratio, a value corresponding to the second symbol ratio is further calculated from the jackpot symbol random number value. The value after subtraction (the value obtained by subtracting the first symbol ratio and the second symbol ratio from the jackpot symbol random number) is the third symbol ratio “58” (the first column in the left column of FIG. 21A). It is determined whether it is less than the third value. When the value after the subtraction is less than the third symbol ratio, the value after the subtraction is less than the third symbol number “10” (the third value in the right column of FIG. 21A). If it is less than the third symbol number, the value obtained by adding the first symbol number and the second symbol number “20” to the value after the subtraction is symbol identification. Set as a value. On the other hand, when the value after the subtraction is less than the third symbol ratio, but not less than the third symbol number, the third symbol number is repeatedly subtracted from the value after the subtraction, and less than the third symbol number. A value obtained by adding the sum of values “20” of the first symbol number and the second symbol number to the value in the case of becoming is set as the symbol identification value. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 22, when the jackpot symbol random number value is “182” to “231”, the symbol identification value is “20” to “29” in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random number value. "Is repeatedly assigned.

  Further, if the jackpot symbol random number value after the value corresponding to the first symbol ratio and the value corresponding to the second symbol ratio are subtracted is not less than the third symbol ratio, further from the jackpot symbol random number value The value corresponding to the third symbol ratio is reduced, and the value after subtraction (the value obtained by subtracting the first symbol ratio, the second symbol ratio, and the third symbol ratio from the jackpot symbol random number value) is the fourth value. It is determined whether or not it is less than the symbol ratio “240” (the fourth value in the left column of FIG. 21A). When the value after the subtraction is less than the fourth symbol ratio, the value after the subtraction is the fourth symbol number “120” (the fourth value in the right column of FIG. 21A). It is determined whether or not the number is less than the fourth number of symbols. If the number is less than the fourth number of symbols, the sum of the first symbol number, the second symbol number, and the third symbol number is added to the value after the subtraction. "Is added as a symbol identification value. On the other hand, when the value after the subtraction is not less than the fourth symbol number “120”, the fourth symbol number is further subtracted from the value after the subtraction, and the first symbol number, the second symbol number are subtracted from the value after the subtraction. A value obtained by adding the total number “30” of the number of symbols and the third number of symbols is set as the symbol identification value. Thus, as shown in FIG. 22, when the jackpot symbol random number value is “240” to “479”, the symbol identification value is “30” to “149 in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random number value. "Is repeatedly assigned.

  Furthermore, in the winning determination process S1403, when a big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery based on the symbol ratio and the number of symbols shown in FIG. In the same manner as described above, the symbol identification value is derived. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol random number value is “0” to “181”, values “0” to “119” are repeatedly assigned to the symbol identification value in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random number value. When the jackpot symbol random number value is “182” to “479”, values “120” to “239” are repeatedly assigned to the symbol identification value in order from the smallest jackpot symbol random value. For example, when the jackpot symbol random value is “0” or “120”, the symbol identification value is “0”, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “61” or “181”, the symbol identification value is “ 61 ”, and when the jackpot symbol random number value is“ 119 ”, the symbol identification value is“ 119 ”. When the jackpot symbol random number is “182”, “302” or “422”, the symbol identification value is “120”, and the jackpot symbol random number is “239”, “359” or “479”. In this case, the symbol identification value is “177”, and when the jackpot symbol random number value is “301” or “421”, the symbol identification value is “239”.

  The symbol identification value is stored in an 8-bit area of the RAM of the main control board 920. The range of values that can be taken is “0” to “149” for the first special symbol, For special symbols, it is “0” to “239”. Further, the symbol identification value is used to determine the mode of the special game state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, when the symbol identification values related to the first special symbol are “0” to “9”, the short-term (6 rounds in this embodiment) with a small number of continuous rounds Special game state (short-term A in the figure), and after the special game state, the game state is short-time game state for a predetermined number of times (40 times in this embodiment). In addition, when the symbol identification value related to the first special symbol is “10” to “19”, it becomes a special game state (short-term B in the figure) of a short term (6 rounds in this embodiment) with a small number of continuous rounds. After the special game state, the short-time game state is set for a predetermined number of unit games (60 in this embodiment). In addition, when the symbol identification value related to the first special symbol is “20” to “29”, it becomes a long-term special game state (long-term A in the figure) with a large number of continuous rounds (16 rounds in this embodiment). After the special game state, the short-time game state is set for a predetermined number of unit games (80 times in this embodiment). In addition, when the symbol identification value relating to the first special symbol is “30” to “149”, it becomes a long-term special game state (long-term B in the figure) with a large number of continuous rounds (16 rounds in this embodiment). After the special game state, the probability change game state is entered over a predetermined number of unit games (in this embodiment, 100 times). Although not shown, when the symbol identification value related to the second special symbol is “0” to “119”, the game is in a short-term (6 rounds in this embodiment) special game state with a small number of continuation rounds. After the state, the game state is changed to a probable game state for a predetermined number of unit games (100 times in this embodiment). In addition, when the symbol identification value related to the second special symbol is “120” to “239”, it becomes a long-term (16 rounds in this embodiment) special game state with a large number of continuous rounds, and after the special game state, The probability variation gaming state is established for a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of unit games. It should be noted that the normal gaming state is entered after a predetermined number of unit games have been completed in various short-time gaming states and various probability-changing gaming states.

  Furthermore, the symbol identification value is also used to identify the transition pattern of the internal gaming state for controlling the variation pattern in the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and particularly in the probability variation gaming state. Thus, as described above, different internal game state transition patterns are assigned to different symbol identification values.

  Next, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the symbol identification value and the value obtained by executing the zero-padded left bit shift operation four times on the same value as the symbol identification value, and a converted value of the symbol identification value is generated. (Conversion value generation processing S1501: see FIG. 20). In this converted value, the value of the lower 4 bits is the same as the value of the lower 4 bits of the original symbol identification value, and the value of the upper 4 bits changes based on the value of the lower 4 bits of the original symbol identification value. The same conversion value is not generated from different symbol identification values.

  Next, a reference value obtained by adding the correction value “2 (02H)” to the converted value is generated (reference value generation processing S1502: see FIG. 20). In addition, when “1 (01H)” is added to “FFH” in the 8-bit addition operation, “00H” is obtained, so that “FEH” and “FFH” are set as shown in FIG. When the correction values are added, values “00H” and “01H”, which are different from the normal addition results, are taken.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reference value is “5 (05H)” or less (determination process S1503: see FIG. 20), and when the reference value is “5 (05H)” or less (S1503: Y). As shown in FIG. 24, the converted value is replaced with different replacement values associated with the six types of reference values (converted value replacement processing S1504: see FIG. 20). If the reference value is not equal to or less than “5 (05H)” (S1503: N), the converted value is not replaced with another value (skip of converted value replacement processing S1504).

  Finally, when the conversion values are “00H” to “03H”, “FEH” and “FFH”, the replacement value corresponding to the value is set as the stop symbol identification value, and the conversion value is the other value. In some cases, the converted value itself is set as the stop symbol identification value (stop symbol setting process S1505: see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 25, even if the value is in a range having continuity in the symbol identification value, the stop symbol identification value becomes a discrete value having no continuity.

  Here, the display mode of the stop symbol based on the stop symbol identification value in the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol will be described.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol includes eight light emitting units, and each of the light emitting units corresponds to each bit in the stop symbol identification value. As shown in FIG. 25, when the value of the bit constituting the stop symbol identification value is “1”, the bit is lit (black circle of the light emission pattern in FIG. 25), and the value is “ When it is “0”, the light is turned off (white circle of the light emission pattern in FIG. 25).

  The most discriminating manner in which all the light emitting units are turned on as in the case where the conversion value is “FFH”, or the most discriminating manner in which all the light emitting units are turned off as in the case where the conversion value is “00H”. The high mode is set so as not to be used for displaying the stop symbol related to the big hit, as it is used when checking whether the pachinko machine 100 is turned on or off when the power is turned on.

  In addition, when the conversion values are “01H” and “02H”, the two rightmost light emitting sections are alternately turned on to indicate that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. It is set so as not to be used for displaying the stop symbol related to. In addition, the mode in which the right two light emitting portions are lit as in the case where the conversion value is “03H” is used when the big win is not won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, It is set not to be used for displaying the stop symbol related to the big hit. As a result, if the big win is not won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, only the two rightmost light emitting parts display the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the change and the display of the loss. Can be executed by.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, in the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the relevance of the probability variation gaming state to the internal gaming state (transition pattern) is The internal gaming state of the probability variation gaming state is notified by the light emission mode based on the stop symbol identifying value whose relation is diluted rather than the high symbol identifying value. Therefore, depending on the player, from the notification mode by the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the internal gaming state in the probability variation gaming state, that is, the reach display by the decorative symbol It is more difficult to infer which transition pattern is selected from among a plurality of transition patterns that control the generation mode of the image as compared with the case where the light emission mode is determined based on the symbol identification value. This makes it difficult for the player to guess how many unit games the confirmed reach generation unit game or the lottery reach generation unit game corresponds to in the probability variation game state, and the gameability in the probability variation game state is dramatically improved. To do.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, in the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the relevance of the short-time gaming state to the internal gaming state (number of continuations) The internal gaming state of the probability variation gaming state is notified by the light emission mode based on the stopped symbol identification value whose relation is diluted rather than the high symbol identification value. Therefore, depending on the player, how many unit games the short-time gaming state continues from the notification mode by the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol It is difficult to infer that the light emission mode is determined based on the symbol identification value. As a result, the playability in the short-time game state is dramatically improved.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, in the generation of the stop symbol identification value, a part is excluded (the conversion values are “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “FEH”, and “FFH”). Since it is generated only by a predetermined calculation based on the symbol identification value, the program capacity is compared with the case where it is determined based only on the table representing the correspondence between the symbol identification value and the stop symbol identification value. In addition, various stop symbol identification values can be easily generated without significantly increasing the data capacity.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, the operation used to generate the conversion value of the symbol identification value is a combination of a zero-padded left bit shift operation that is a logical operation and an exclusive OR operation that is a logical operation. In addition, the calculation can be performed at a higher speed than the case including the four arithmetic operations. Thereby, even if it performs the calculation which produces | generates a stop symbol identification value before the start of the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol, it can suppress that the start of the fluctuation | variation is delayed.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 100 described above, the conversion value of the symbol identification value is a value (“00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “FEH”, “ In the case of “FFH”), these values can be easily excluded by replacing them with predetermined replacement values based on the table. Since only a small number of values that are not desired to be adopted as stop symbol identification values are replaced based on the table, an increase in the data capacity necessary for storing the table can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, with the pachinko machine 100 described above, values that are not desired to be used as stop symbol identification values are distributed in two separate ranges (“00H” to “03H” and “FEH” to “FFH”). Since these separated ranges are a continuous range including the minimum value “00H” and a continuous range including the maximum value “FFH”, two consecutive ranges are added to each other by addition and subtraction of a predetermined correction value. Can be integrated into the range. Therefore, it is possible to collectively determine whether or not the conversion value of the symbol identification value is replaced with a predetermined replacement value, and the control process is simplified. In the pachinko machine 100 described above, two values are separated by adding the same number of values “2” as the number of values included in the range on the maximum value side (“FEH” to “FFH”) to the converted value. The ranges (“00H” to “03H” and “FEH” to “FFH”) are integrated into one continuous range (“00H” to “05H”) including the minimum value.

<Advance production and small hits in the probable game state>
The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a preceding effect and a small hit function, and after describing the configuration of the preceding effect, the small hit configuration will be described.

  The preceding effect is an effect that suggests the provision of a privilege in a unit game that has not yet started. The preceding effect is a visual effect by display on the decorative symbol display device 479, etc., an effect on a tactile sensation due to vibration of the firing operation device 250 or the input operation device 260, and sound output from the sound devices 281 and 282. It is executed by one or a plurality of devices that stimulate a sense that the player can recognize the situation, such as an effect on hearing. In the following, a description will be given of a case where a preceding effect is executed using an effect on visual perception, but instead of the preceding effect due to display or in addition to the preceding effect due to display, other senses A privilege may be suggested to the player by a preceding effect that operates the device.

  In the preceding effect, examples of the provision of a privilege suggested to the player include a big hit winning that will give a gaming state advantageous to the player, a small winning winning described later, or the occurrence of a probable gaming state. This kind of privilege is a substantial privilege that leads to the awarding of prize balls as game value. In addition, as a privilege granted to a player, a privilege such as a reach production that expects a big hit win or a special effect such as the appearance of a specific character is included, and this type of privilege is a formal privilege that does not give a game value. . Even if the lottery result of the unit game is lost as a result of the reach production, compared with the unit game without the reach production, the player is expected to clear some of the stages leading to the big win and get closer to the win A privilege that gives a feeling can be given.

  The preceding effect is executed by determining the content of the unit game that has not yet been executed, and by displaying or outputting sound corresponding to the content. For example, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the execution of the preceding effect is controlled by the control of the display effect execution setting on the main control board 920.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process S1301 in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 18), and FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the hold information output setting process S1707 in the start winning process S1301.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the start winning process S1301, it is first determined whether or not there has been a start winning of the first special symbol (S1601), and if there is a start winning of the first special symbol (S1601: Y), A winning ball setting process S1602 for updating a payout counter value for paying out a winning ball and a winning information output setting process S1603 for outputting to which external winning device a winning has occurred are executed.

  After the process of S1603, it is determined whether or not the current unit game hold count is less than 4 and the maximum number of unit game rights are held (S1604). If it is less than the maximum number (S1604: Y), the information on the current number of holdings (for example, “3”) stored in the first symbol holding number storage unit (a predetermined area of the RAM) is held for one time. The information is updated to the number of times added (for example, “4”) (S1605).

  After the process of S1605, a random number acquisition process S1606 and a hold information output setting process S1607 are performed. In the random number acquisition process S1606, the winning random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the stop pattern random number related to the first special symbol are stored in the first symbol holding information storage unit (predetermined area of the RAM) in correspondence with the updated information on the number of holdings. To store. In the hold information output setting process S1607, the sub-control board 940 is set to transmit the hold information including the increase in unit game rights to the sub-control board 940, and the process corresponding to the preceding effect is also performed. The hold information set in the hold information output setting process S1607 is transmitted to the sub control board 940 by the external information output process S1221 (see FIG. 12) performed thereafter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1601 that there is no start winning of the first special symbol (S1601: N), the process of S1602 to S1607 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1701. If the unit game hold count is “4” in the process of S1604 (S1604: N), the process shifts to S1701 without executing the update of the hold count or the process of acquiring the random number.

  In the processing from S1701 to S1707, the processing related to the start winning relating to the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the starting winning processing relating to the first special symbol (S1601 to S1607) described above. About the content of a process, it is the same as that of the process which concerns on the above-mentioned 1st special symbol. In the hold information output setting process S1707 as a part of the process related to the second special symbol, a process corresponding to the preceding effect executed during the probability variation gaming state is executed. For details of this process, see FIG. To explain. Note that the hold information output setting process S1607 related to the first special symbol is configured by the same process as the hold information output setting process S1707 related to the second special symbol, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the hold information output setting process S1707, as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the right of the unit game based on the current start winning is held (S1801). This determination determines whether the game is in the probability variation game state and is waiting for the establishment of the unit game right, or whether the unit game is being executed and the unit game right is suspended. Done.

  If the unit game is executed immediately without being held (S1801: N), a normal hold command is set (S1802), and the hold information output setting process S1707 is ended. In the situation where the start winning is generated in the start winning process S1301 in which the current hold information output setting process S1707 is being executed, the unit game is immediately started in the probability variation state, so that a privilege is given to the unit game. Since there is no need to suggest by the preceding effect, the hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated without going through the processing after S1805 for executing the preceding effect. Note that the processing of S1801 may be omitted and the processing after S1803 may be executed even in a situation where the unit game based on the start winning is executed immediately. In this case, the program can be simplified. .

  When the right of the unit game is put on hold (S1801: N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot information is stored in the jackpot information storage unit (a predetermined area of the RAM) (S1803).

  The jackpot information storage unit is an area for confirming the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence information, and is composed of, for example, a 1-bit flag (a jackpot storage flag). The jackpot memorized flag is set to ON when there is a unit game in which the value of the winning random number counter corresponding to the jackpot winning is stored in the unit game that is being executed and the unit game that has already been suspended and is not yet executed. In this example, the jackpot occurrence information is stored, and when the unit game corresponding to the jackpot winning is completed, the flag is turned off and the jackpot occurrence information is deleted.

  In the process of S1803, when the big hit occurrence information is stored (S1803: Y), the normal hold command is set (S1802), and the hold information output setting process S1707 is ended. When the jackpot occurrence information is stored, the gaming state may shift from the probability variation gaming state to the special gaming state, and the probability variation gaming state may be started by the new transition pattern selected in the jackpot. If a unit game with such a game state change is being executed, or if the right of the unit game is already reserved, the preceding effect of the unit game that is established after that may differ from the actual content of the unit game There is sex. Therefore, the hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated without passing through the processes after S1805 for executing the preceding effect.

  In the processing of S1803, if the jackpot occurrence information is not stored (S1803: N), it is determined whether the remaining unit game number is greater than “0” (S1804), and if the remaining unit game number is “0” ( S1804: N), a normal hold command is set (S1802), and the hold information output setting process S1707 is ended. This is because if the remaining number of unit games is “0”, the gaming state is not in the probability variation gaming state, and each process for executing the preceding effect in the probability variation gaming state is not necessary. Even when the remaining number of unit games is “0” (S1804: N), the processing after S1805 may be executed. In this case, a game state different from the probability variation game state (for example, the normal game state) Even in the gaming state), it is possible to execute a predecessor effect on a big win or reach occurrence.

  In the processing of S1804, if it is determined that the remaining unit game number is greater than “0” (S1804: Y), the current remaining unit game number is extracted from the unit game number storage unit (a predetermined area of the RAM), The current number of pending times is subtracted from the remaining number of unit games to calculate the target number, and information corresponding to the target number (for example, the target number itself) is stored in the target number storage unit (a predetermined area of the RAM) (S1805). ).

  After the processing of S1805, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S1806: Y), and if not in a variable display, the number of times stored in the target number storage unit corresponds to “one time”. The number of times added is set as the new target number, and information corresponding to the target number is stored in the target number storage unit.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 100, in the special symbol confirmation display processing S1305 (see FIG. 18) for stopping the variable display, the remaining unit game number in the unit game number storage unit is updated, and the variable display is continuously executed. In the situation, the target number stored in the target number storage unit matches the actual remaining unit game number. On the other hand, in the situation where the execution of the unit game is awaited (for example, during the fixed stop of the variable display or in the special game state), the unit game that is executed first among the unit games that are put on hold (that is, the game is held first). 1 unit game) corresponds to the first unit game in the number of remaining unit games, but if the number of holdings is subtracted as the target number in the processing of S1805, a deviation of one time occurs between the target number and the remaining unit game number obtain.

  The processes of S1806 and S1807 are processes for correcting the remaining number of unit games of the unit game in which the current start winning that is the target of the preceding effect is established, thereby accurately counting the target number of times, and one remaining unit Only the number of games is stored in the unit game number storage unit, and the target number corresponding to the number of holdings and the number of remaining unit games being executed can be used in the control of the main control board 920. Thus, it is possible to reduce the chance that a deviation occurs even in a moment of control between the remaining number of unit games stored. Therefore, timer interrupt processing and main processing are mixed, and debugging of programs in each situation where processing at the time of power failure, etc. is simplified, and accurate processing is realized using a storage unit with a small capacity be able to.

  It should be noted that the update of the remaining unit game number in the unit game number storage unit does not necessarily have to be the timing at which the variable display ends, but may be the timing at which the variable display starts, or the end of the game related to the unit game (for example, (The timing at which the final stop process ends or the timing at which the special game state based on the big hit in the case of a unit game that generates a big hit) may be used. If these timings are used, the correction processing of S1806 and S1807 Can be omitted, and debugging of the program can be simplified, and an accurate process using a storage unit with a small capacity can be realized. In addition, in the unit game number storage unit, the remaining unit number based on the number of remaining unit games based on the unit game being executed and the remaining number based on the number of units for which the running unit game and the rights are reserved Even if the number of games is stored separately, the target number of times can be derived.

  In the processing from S1901, the content of the unit game in which the right is generated is confirmed using the target number stored in the target number storage unit, and the hold information corresponding to the content is set. First, in the process of S1901, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number counter acquired by the occurrence of the start winning is a winning value that wins a big win (hereinafter referred to as a big win winning value) (S1901). If it is a value (S1901: Y), the jackpot storage flag is turned on to store the occurrence information of the jackpot information in the jackpot information storage unit (S1902), and a hold command with the jackpot winning information added is set (S1903). ), The hold information output setting process S1707 ends.

  Here, the hold command includes information corresponding to the updated number of times of hold and information capable of determining whether the hold is the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the normal symbol as the symbol type. Furthermore, information output to the sub-control board 940 by adding information corresponding to the presence / absence of a big win or the occurrence of reach as information necessary for execution of the preceding effect is exemplified. When the sub-control board 940 receives the hold command, the sub-control board 940 executes a predecessor effect according to the display mode or the output of the sound according to the content, and suggests that the player wins a big win or reaches. When a right for a unit game in which a bonus is given to the player, such as a big win or a reach, is generated, it is not necessary to indicate the right to the player with a probability of 100%. Even if the pre-stage effect is executed at a set rate and the pre-stage effect is not executed, it may be configured to generate a big hit, and a bonus such as a unit game that does not win a big win or a unit game that does not cause reach Even in a unit game for which no grant has been established, the preceding effect is executed in the same manner as the preceding effect, and even if the preceding effect is executed, the grant of the privilege is not confirmed, and the grant is expected It is also good.

  In the process of S1901, if it is determined that the value of the winning random number counter acquired by the occurrence of the start win is not the big win winning value (S1901: N), the unit game is a game that does not win the big win, and the game It is determined whether or not a lose reach occurs in which the reach effect is confirmed and stopped with a lost symbol (S1904). The occurrence determination of the losing reach is made by determining the target number stored in the target number storage unit, a value (pattern number) for identifying a transition pattern of the internal gaming state, and a transition pattern (predetermined ROM) corresponding to the pattern number. This is performed by determining whether or not reach occurs in the variable display in the target number of unit games.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1904 that a loss reach will occur (S1904: Y), a hold command to which the loss reach occurrence information corresponding to the occurrence of reach is added is set (S1905). On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1904 that no loss reach occurs (S1904: N), a normal hold command is set (S1906).

  After the processing of S1905 or S1906 is executed, it is determined whether the game state in the unit game one time before the target number of times is the state C (probability change state C) (S1907), and it is determined that the game state is the probability change state C (S1907: Y), after adding advantageous game start information to the hold command (S1908), the hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated. In the pachinko machine 100, the probability variation state D that is started after the probability variation state C is set to a gaming state in which it is easier to give a bonus by a small hit that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Is indicated to the player by the preceding effect through the sub-control board 940. The details of the game state regarding the small hit will be described later.

  In the processing of S1907, when it is determined that the gaming state one time before the target number of times is not the probability variation state C (S1907), it is determined whether the target number of gaming states is the state D (probability variation state D) (S1909). If it is the probability change state D (S1909: Y), after adding advantageous game execution information to the hold command (S1910), the hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated. In a unit game in the probability variation state D, a bonus based on a small hit is easily given to the player, and the grant of the privilege is suggested to the player by a prior effect through the sub-control board 940.

  In the process of S1909, when it is determined that the target number of game states is not the state D (S1909: N), it is determined whether the game state of the unit game executed after the target number of times is the probability change state C ( In S1911), if the probability change state C (S1911: Y), after adding advantageous game approach information to the hold command (S1912), the hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated. In a situation where the game state to be executed after a certain number of times with respect to the target number of times (in this embodiment, after 9 times) is a probabilistic state C, an advantageous gaming state in which a bonus based on small hits is easily given to the player Can be started with the remaining 10 times, the player is suggested by the prior effect through the sub-control board 940 that a privilege is being given due to the advantageous gaming state.

  In the process of S1911, when it is determined that the gaming state of the unit game executed after the target number of times is not the state C (S1911: N), information for generating the preceding effect for the hold command is displayed. The hold information output setting process S1707 is terminated without adding.

  Next, small hits will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 100, as a lottery result of the unit game related to the second special symbol, a small hit is set in addition to the above big hit. When the player wins a small win, the player is given a privilege different from that when the player wins a big win. Note that, as one of the types of special game states that occur when a big win is won, a special game state in which a privilege of the same size as that of a small win can be set.

  In the pachinko machine 100, if the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the player enters the bottom when winning a small hit in the second special symbol lottery. The restriction solenoid 463 is activated. If the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol acquired based on the starting winning prize is a value that wins a predetermined small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small win winning value), the winning is a small win . The big hit winning value is set to a value different from the big win winning value, and the big hit and the small win are not established at the same time in one start winning. In the unit game won in the small hit, a predetermined small hit symbol is a special symbol display device 471, 472 among symbols different from the big hit symbol (the lost symbol displayed when the big hit is not won). Is set as a stop symbol.

  In the case of winning a small hit, the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 is operated, and the lower big prize device 433 is in the entry allowable posture. The approach allowable posture is a case where a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are detected by the big winning switch 443 in one small hit win or a predetermined maximum allowable access time (for example, 3 seconds). The process ends when the time elapses, and then returns to the entry prohibition posture. During the period in which this approach allowance posture continues, the small hit game state starts when a stop symbol corresponding to the small hit win is displayed corresponding to the game state related to the small hit (small hit game state). Then, after the lower prize-winning device 433 returns to the entry prohibition posture, the small hit gaming state ends. As with the special game state corresponding to the big hit, the small hit game state waits for execution of the variable display, and after the small hit game state, the variable display related to the next unit game is performed.

  The control of the small hit game state is performed in the special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 18), and it is determined whether or not the small hit is won in the special symbol confirmation display process S1305. In the case of winning the small win, each process of the big winning device operation start processing S1306 to the big winning device operation stop processing S1311 is performed, and the lower big winning device 433 does not enter the posture for the period corresponding to the above-described time. It becomes. Note that it is not always necessary to wait for the variable display during the small hit game state, and the variable display of the next unit game may be started during the small hit game state.

  The small hit is different in that it is not an opportunity to change the gaming state as compared to the big win. When winning a small hit, the game proceeds according to the gaming state determined in the previous lottery. For example, in the normal game state, the normal game state continues after the small hit game state, and in the probability variation game state, one unit game is executed by the end of the small hit game state, and the remaining unit game The number decreases by one time.

  Here, the details of the game state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the progress of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram comparing the game specifications in each gaming state. In FIG. 28, the time-saving gaming state is omitted.

  When the game is started by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100, first, as shown in FIG. 28, the game is started from the normal game state. In the normal gaming state, a unit game right is generated by starting winning, and the game is executed with the expectation of winning a big hit. When the right of unit game is generated by the start winning, the special symbol (specifically, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is displayed and suspended, and the unit game big lottery for the special symbol is won. Then, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. Whether or not the big winning lottery is won is determined by a winning determination process S1403 (see FIG. 19) that constitutes a special symbol related process S1217 (see FIG. 12) for controlling a unit game related to the special symbol.

  In the special gaming state, for example, the operation of the large winning device (specifically, the lower large winning device 433 and the upper large winning device 434) of approximately 30 seconds is performed a predetermined number of times (specifically, six times or sixteen times). When the transition condition (V winning) to the probability variation gaming state is established during the special gaming state, the transition is made to the probability variation gaming state after that, and if the transition condition is not satisfied, the normal gaming state via the short time gaming state Migrate to Whether or not a V winning has occurred is executed as a part of the special symbol-related process S1217 (see FIG. 12), and a condition (predetermined specification) that a V winning occurs and the probability variation gaming state is started. (Corresponding to the game start condition) is established, information corresponding to the probable game state is stored in the game state storage unit (predetermined area of the RAM) for storing the game state, and the special symbol is associated with the information. A lottery condition is set, and the number of remaining unit games corresponding to the number of executions of the probability variation game state is set. In addition, the conditions for the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol related process S1218 (see FIG. 12) and the transition time to the allowed entry posture of the right start winning device 432 are also controlled according to the information stored in the game state storage unit. .

  In the probable gaming state, the game is executed with the right of the unit game being generated by the start winning (mainly the starting win relating to the second special symbol). In this probability variation game state, a big hit and a small win are generated, and the small hit is continuously generated after the remaining number of remaining unit games is reached according to the transition pattern. On the other hand, if a big hit occurs in the probable gaming state, the probable gaming state ends and shifts to the special gaming state. Again, the probable change according to the transition pattern corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol random number counter acquired at the time of the big win is won. A gaming state is started. In the probabilistic game state, one start win occurs, and after the special symbol is variably displayed, the number of remaining unit games is decremented by 1 every time it is confirmed and stopped, until the remaining unit game number reaches “0” If the game is not won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  Next, specific specifications of the game in each gaming state will be described. The variation time that can be selected in the pachinko machine 100 is divided into four. In order from the shortest time, the “short time” is 1 to 5 seconds, the “normal time” is 15 to 30 seconds, and the “long time 1” is 60. 90 seconds from the second, "long time 2" is divided from 120 seconds to 180 seconds, corresponding to each gaming state, selection frequency of the variable time that is selected when the big hit is not won (big hit not won) Are different settings. In FIG. 29, the selection frequency of the variation time of the big hit non-winning in each gaming state is shown in the order of “」 ”,“ ◯ ”,“ Δ ”,“ − ”in order from the highest frequency.

  In the normal game state, the normal time is most easily selected, and as the normal time fluctuation display, the loss fluctuation display without the reach display in the unit game is executed. Next, it is easy to select the long time 1 that is long after the normal time, and the fluctuation display of the loss reach is mainly executed. The long time 2 fluctuation display that is longer than the long time 1 is set with the least occurrence frequency, and if the long time 2 fluctuation display is passed, the percentage of the big hit win is high, and the fluctuation display with high expectation of the big hit win is executed Is done. The short-time fluctuation is set not to be selected or to be selected less easily than the long-time 2.

  In the probability variation game state, the variation time selected by the five probability variation states A to E is different. In the probability variation state A and the probability variation state D, the variation display for a short time occupies most, and the other variation time is a big hit win. Except in the case of (1), the setting is not executed or is hardly executed (for example, less than 1%). In the probability variation states B and E, a variation display of 1 for a long time is easily selected as compared to the probability variation states A and D, and in the probability variation state B, an effect of losing reach accompanied by the appearance of a specific character is easily performed. In the probability change state E, an end effect with a display or sound that tells the player of the end of the probability change state is executed. In the probability variation state C, the fluctuation display for a short time and the fluctuation display for a long time 1 are executed at substantially the same rate.

  Regarding the big hit probability, the normal gaming state is set to a low probability, and the probability variation gaming state is set to a higher probability than the normal gaming state. As a big hit bonus, in a normal gaming state, the game ball can enter the winning opening of the lower major winning device 433 or the upper major winning device 434 over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 6 rounds or 16 rounds) for a long time. The approach allowable posture corresponding to the state continues, and in the probability variation gaming state, it is set to be more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and is set to continue for a long time over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds). .

  The small hit probability changes according to the gaming state, and is set to a low probability (for example, 1 / 28.5 and equal to the big hit probability in the normal gaming state) in the normal gaming state and the probability variation states A to C. Has been. On the other hand, in the probability variation state D, it is set with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state, and for example, when it is out of the big hit lottery, it is always set to win a small hit. Among the values of the winning random number counter, the number of winning jackpot winning values is set to a number (for example, “20”) in which the probability variation state is larger than the number in the normal gaming state (for example, “2”). In the probability variation states D and E, all the values other than the big hit winning value among the values of the winning random number counter are set as the winning values for the small hit. In the probability variation states D and E, the small hits are established with a much higher probability than the big hits, and the game corresponding to the probability variation states D and E is continuously set, so that the small hits are likely to be continuously generated.

  The small hit privilege is set to a certain privilege both in the normal gaming state and in the probability variation gaming state. As this small bonus, an open state in which a game ball can enter the winning opening of the lower prize-winning device 433 occurs over a predetermined opening time (for example, 3 seconds).

  Next, the playability by small hits in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference mainly to FIG. 29 and FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram exemplifying a relationship between the progress of time in the probability variation gaming state and the number of balls that the player can acquire by paying out the game balls (hereinafter referred to as the acquired number of balls). Here, the acquired number of balls is the difference in number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of balls fired in the game area from the number of winning balls paid out by winning.

  In the pachinko machine 100, when a big win is won in the normal gaming state, one transition pattern is determined from a plurality of types of transition patterns having different timings at which the internal state switches in the probability variation gaming state, and the game proceeds according to the transition pattern. FIG. 30 (A) shows a case where a big win is won and a transition is made to the probability change gaming state, and the pattern 65 is selected as a transition pattern, and a transition to the normal gaming state is made without winning a big hit in the probability change gaming state. Illustrated.

  The pattern 65 is a pattern in which the number of remaining unit games in which the fixed reach has occurred is 68 and the number of remaining unit games in which the lottery reach has occurred is 32 (see FIG. 13). That is, if the big win is not won in the probability variation game state, the unit game in the probability variation state A is executed 31 times in total from 1 to 31 times (number of remaining unit games = 100 to 69), and the 32nd time (number of remaining unit games) = 68), a unit game in the probability variation state B is executed once, and a lose reach occurs in that unit game.

  After that, returning to the probability change state A, the unit game is executed 35 times from the 33rd to the 67th time (remaining unit game number = 67 to 33), and the probability change state C is obtained in the 68th time (the remaining unit game number = 32). The unit game at is executed once. In a unit game in the probability variation state C, a variation display with loss reach or a short-term variation display similar to the probability variation state A is executed with a probability of one half.

  Thereafter, unit games in the probability variation state D are executed 31 times in total, from the 69th time to the 99th time (number of remaining unit games = 31 to 1). In the unit game of the probability variation state D, if the big win is not won, the small win is won, and the fluctuation display for about 3 seconds is executed based on the start winning according to the second special symbol. Thereafter, the second special symbol corresponding to the small win winning is determined and stopped, and an advantageous gaming state is generated due to the entry allowable posture of the lower prize-winning device 433 for a certain time (for example, 3 seconds). As a result, a predetermined number (for example, an average of 5) of winnings is generated in one unit game, and the predetermined number is multiplied by the number of winning balls (for example, 13) for one winning. A large number (for example, 5 × 13 = 65) of game balls are given to the player as a privilege by paying out one small hit. The number of acquired balls is the number obtained by subtracting the number of fired balls for 10 balls fired in about 6 seconds including the time of the variable display and the time of advantageous gaming state from the payout for the small hit (for example, 55) Is set to

  Here, the number of winnings in a single unit game is not necessarily a fixed number, and a predetermined number (5) of game balls that allow winnings after the lower large winning device 433 assumes an approaching allowable posture. However, there are cases where extra game balls may win until the shift to the entry prohibition posture is detected and the transition to the entry prohibition posture may occur without reaching the predetermined number, In this description, the number of winning prizes will be simply described as being constant, and the same shall apply hereinafter. It should be noted that the number of acquired balls in a single unit game in which a small hit occurs or the number of acquired balls in a special game state depends on the structure of the lower prize-winning device 433 of the pachinko machine 100, the shape of the path through which the game balls flow down, etc. By adjusting the shape of the structural part, the position of the switch, the duration of the allowable permissible posture, the number of winnings per small hit, etc. Fine adjustments can be made.

  In the unit game in the probability variation state E, the variation display of the special symbol longer than the probability variation state D (for example, the variation display of about 60 seconds) is executed based on the start winning according to the second special symbol. After that, the second special symbol corresponding to the small win is confirmed and stopped, and like the probability variation state D, an advantageous gaming state is generated due to the allowed entry posture of the lower prize-winning device 433 for a certain time (for example, 3 seconds). More game balls than the unit game in the probability variation state D can be acquired. In other words, a bonus based on the game state of winning a small hit for the total number of unit games of the probability variation state D and the probability variation state E is given to the player after a certain time has elapsed from the start of the probability variation game state.

  In one probability variation game state, the bonus for the small hit is equivalent to the number of unit games in the probability variation states D and E. When the transition pattern is pattern 65, the bonus as a bonus for one small bonus is obtained. A number of game balls obtained by multiplying the number of balls by 31 unit games (for example, 55 balls × 31 times = approximately 1700) is given to the player as a privilege. The number of game balls is larger than the number of 16-round special game state gains controlled after winning the big hit, and the player is not limited to the occurrence of the special game state, but the probability change state in the subsequent probability change game state. Play in the hope of starting D.

  After the unit game in the probability change state E is executed, the game state shifts from the probability change game state to the normal game state, and the number of acquired balls once acquired by continuing the game is gradually consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), the number of acquired balls from the jackpot winning through the special game state and the probability variation game state gradually increases in the special game state and probability variation states D and E. It gradually decreases in the states A to C. First, the number of acquired balls increases according to the special game state after the big hit.

  In the special game state, the number of acquired balls according to the continuous round determined based on the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter as the type of the special game state. In the special game state, the number of game balls won (8) as a condition for shifting from the approach allowance posture to the entry prohibition posture in one round is multiplied by the number of prize balls (13) to be paid out by winning the game ball. The number (104) of game balls is basically paid out after one round. However, a certain number of acquired balls may not be obtained because, for example, a round in which a game ball enters the big winning device and a lot of game balls are paid out immediately before shifting to the entry prohibition posture. The number of acquired balls in the special game state in the pachinko machine 100 is set to, for example, approximately 500 in the case of winning 6 rounds, and approximately 1500 in the case of winning in 16 rounds, which is larger than in the case of 6 rounds.

  In the probability variation game state, in the probability variation states A to C corresponding to some of the probability variation states A to E, the number of acquired balls does not increase compared to the special game state, and a constant number is maintained. In detail, it is set to decrease gradually. In the probability variation states A to C, the number of acquired balls is not a fixed amount but gradually decreases, so that the number of acquired balls can be changed according to the length of the period of the probability variation states A to C. The number of balls can be made significantly different according to the pattern selected as the transition pattern, and a variety of game characteristics can be provided to the player by changing the transition pattern. The probability variation states A to C may be set so that the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls match, and as a result, the number of acquired balls does not decrease, and a nearly constant condition is maintained, and is substantially the same as the normal game state. It is good also as a setting which a game ball reduces by the ratio.

  In the probability variation gaming state, in the probability variation states D and E corresponding to some of the probability variation states A to E, the number of acquired balls is increased as compared to the probability variation states A to C. The increase in the number of acquired balls is due to the continuous occurrence of advantageous gaming states based on winning a small hit several times. Depending on the length according to the transition pattern, the timing of the probability variation state C is used as a trigger. With this unit game, it is possible to enjoy a privilege based on an advantageous gaming state that allows the player to continue to acquire game balls over a certain period. For example, when the pattern 65 is selected as the transition pattern, the unit game of the probability variation states D and E continues 67 times in the pattern 7 in which the probability variation state D continues for the longest in about 1700 transition patterns. The number of acquired balls is approximately 3700. On the other hand, in the pattern 105 having the shortest probability variation state D among the transition patterns, the unit games of the probability variation states D and E are continued 12 times, and the number of acquired balls is approximately 650. In this way, even if the big win is not won in the probability variation gaming state, after a certain unit game is executed, the bonus is given to the player by the small win.

  Next, a case where a big win is won in the probability variation gaming state will be described. FIG. 30B shows a case where a jackpot is won and a transition is made to the probability variation gaming state. After the pattern 7 is selected as the transition pattern and the special gaming state is executed, the probability variation gaming state is started, and the probability variation gaming state. In this example, the bonus game is won and the special game state and the probability change game state with the pattern 105 as the transition pattern are executed. Pattern 7 is a transition pattern in which the probability variation state D is set to be long. As shown by a line with a one-dot chain line in FIG. 30B, if the jackpot is not won during the probability variation gaming state, More prize balls can be obtained from the middle to the end of the probabilistic gaming state. For example, approximately 4500 obtained balls can be expected.

  However, if the winning game is won for the second time in the middle of the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state of another transition pattern is started and the transition pattern with a short number of probability variation states D is selected, the occurrence of the special gaming state Even if the number of game balls increases, the number of game balls in the probability variation gaming state is less than the transition pattern (pattern 7) before the big hit occurrence, and the number of acquired balls as the final outgoing ball decreases even if the big hit occurs. Cases can arise. For this reason, the player is expected to generate a big hit, but is concerned about the case where the number of winning balls due to the small hit winning, which may have been initially acquired by the occurrence of the big hit, is concerned and plays the game. . On the contrary, if a transition pattern with a long number of times is selected after a transition pattern with a short probability variation state D is selected, a large number of game balls will be acquired, and the transition pattern Various games can be added in which the privileges granted to the player vary depending on the selection order.

  Next, the game play by the prior effect in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. In the pachinko machine 100, the earlier the timing at which the probability variation state D is started, the greater the number of acquired balls until the probability variation gaming state ends. For this reason, the player plays a game in the probability variation gaming state in anticipation of early start of the probability variation state D in addition to the big win. In the probable gaming state, a predecessor effect is executed, and the player is informed of the big hit win and the start time of the probable variation state D.

  The preceding effect for the big win is set in the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), and the hold command with the big win winning information is transmitted from the main control board 920 to the sub-control board 940 when the start winning is generated. In response to the hold command, the display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the number of holdings of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed by the number of the holding display by the side-by-side circles, and is displayed by a large circle as the holding display of the second special symbol. In the case of a unit game that has not won a jackpot based on the normal starting prize, a blue circle will be additionally displayed, and a unit game that has won a jackpot will not be won. Is suspended and displayed in a different form (for example, a circle that changes to a rainbow color is additionally displayed). The player can recognize not only that the number of unit games held has increased, but also that the display contents of the decorative symbol display device 479 can be recognized by recognizing that the unit game winning the big hit has been put on hold. In addition, when the sub-control board 940 receives a hold command to which the jackpot winning information is added, the sub-control is performed for the hold command to which the later reach occurrence information to be described later is added with a certain probability (for example, a probability of 1/10). The display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in the same manner as when the board 940 has received, and after reaching the reach effect, it is set to suggest the possibility that a special gaming state will occur.

  A plurality of types of preceding effects are set as the preceding effects for the start time of the probability variation state D. One is an undetermined predecessor effect (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined predecessor effect) in a situation in which the execution has not yet been finalized although it has been selected as the start time of the probable variation state D. This is a preceding effect after the execution is confirmed after the start of the state D is confirmed (hereinafter referred to as a precedent effect after confirmation). In the following, the content displayed as the pre-determined preceding effect is referred to as the pre-determined preceding effect display, and the content displayed as the determined prior effect is referred to as the after-determined preceding effect display.

  The pre-determined advance effect can be executed when the right of the unit game nine times before the probability variation state C is established by the start winning. Specifically, in the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), a hold command to which advantageous game approach information is added is transmitted from the main control board 920 to the sub control board 940 when the start winning is generated, and the hold is made. The display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in response to the command. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the remaining unit game number display corresponding to the remaining unit game number displayed with the number “55” in the central portion of the display area is normally lit and displayed with a certain luminance. When the control board 940 receives a hold command to which advantageous game approach information is added, in addition to additionally displaying a round mark for the increase in the hold of the unit game, the remaining unit game number display blinks as the preceding effect display before the confirmation. This blinking display is continued until the probable gaming state ends or a big win is won. The player recognizes that not only the number of unit games held increases but also the probability change state D that follows the probability change state C can be started in the unit game after about ten times, and the advantage of consecutive small wins is advantageous. A gaming state can be expected. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy the game property of visually recognizing the change in the mode of the remaining unit game number in the expectation that the blinking display of the remaining unit game number display is started as early as possible.

  When the winning winning is established after starting the blinking display of the remaining unit game number display, the probability-changing gaming state is ended and the state shifts to the special gaming state. For this reason, the unit game in the probability variation state D is not necessarily executed just because the blinking display of the number of remaining unit games is started. In this way, the blinking display of the remaining number of unit games is a pre-decision advance effect for the probability variation state D.

  Another pre-determined advance effect can be executed when the right of the unit game in the probability variation state C is established by the start winning. When the right of the unit game in the probability variation state C is established, the pre-determined advance effect by the hold display and the pre-determined advance effect by the execution of the losing reach effect are executed. In the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), the pre-determined advance effect by the hold display is transmitted from the main control board 920 to the sub-control board 940 when the hold command with the advantageous game start information is generated. The display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in response to the hold command. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a hold display corresponding to the increase in the number of unit games held in the lower part of the display area is normally displayed with a blue circle in the normal state, and the sub-control board 940 is advantageous. When a hold command to which game execution information is added is received, a round mark corresponding to the increase in the hold of the unit game is additionally displayed in green as a pre-decision effect display. That is, a mode (blue circle) corresponding to the addition of the right of unit game for the above-mentioned probability variation states A and B, and a mode (rainbow colored circle) corresponding to the addition of the right of unit game for the big win Performs a hold display corresponding to the addition of the right of the unit game according to another mode (green circle). This green unit game hold display is shifted to the left whenever the unit game being executed is completed, and is continuously displayed until the unit game in the probability variation state C is started.

  Further, if the big hit lottery is not won in the probability variation state C, the reach effect with the second reach display is executed with a probability of 1/2. The player can start the probability change state D from the next unit game with a display (a preceding effect display before the confirmation) that the reach effect accompanied by the reach display of two times after the start of the probability change game state is confirmed and stopped by the losing pattern. I can recognize that. That is, the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state can be suggested by the number of times of reach production as a variation display mode, and control of the occurrence of this advantageous gaming state can be realized using a transition pattern. In addition, it is possible to easily realize the preceding effect only by changing the gaming state according to the preset variation time. In addition, since the variation time of the variable display in which the reach effect is executed is set to be longer than the variable display in the probability variation state A in which the reach effect is not executed, it is advantageous to use such time for “chance time generation” or the like. It is possible to shift to an advantageous gaming state based on the probability variation state D after executing a variation display with an effect suggesting a different gaming state and performing an effect that clearly distinguishes the switching of the gaming state.

  Further, if the big hit lottery is not won in the probability variation state C, a short time variation display is selected with a probability of 1/2. The player expects that the probability variation state D can be started from the next unit game even if the reach effect with the reach display twice is not stopped with the losing symbol after the probability variation gaming state is started. Can do. That is, an advantageous gaming state can be generated using the transition pattern even when the number of times of reach production as a variation display mode does not reach the predetermined number. In addition, as the variation time of the variable display in which the reach effect is not executed, the variation time equal to (or the same as) the variable display of the probability variation state A is set, and a sudden advantageous game state starts after a monotonous situation continues. The situation can be enjoyed by the player. Thereby, the game nature which transfers to the advantageous game state by the probability change state D can be provided by the various aspects made into the format different from the production which distinguishes switching of a game state clearly.

  When a lost reach occurs during the probability variation gaming state, a hold command to which the lost reach occurrence information is added is set. Specifically, in the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), a hold command to which the lost reach occurrence information is added is transmitted from the main control board 920 to the sub control board 940 when a start winning is generated, and the hold is made. The display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in response to the command. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when a hold display corresponding to an increase in hold of a unit game displayed in a circle at the lower part of the display area is received as a normal hold command, it is lit in a blue circle. When the sub-control board 940 receives a hold command to which the lost reach occurrence information is added, a blue circle for the increase in the hold of the unit game is displayed blinking. The on-hold display of the unit game by the blinking display is displayed by shifting to the left whenever the unit game being executed is finished, and is continuously displayed until the unit game is started.

  Since the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state due to the occurrence of the two-time lost reach, the player may recognize the occurrence of the lost reach by the blinking display of the hold display and expect a transition to the advantageous game state. Since it is possible, the blinking display of the blue circle for the increase in hold also corresponds to the preceding effect display before the confirmation. In addition, when the sub-control board 940 receives the hold command with the jackpot winning information added, the display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in the same manner as when the hold command with the lost reach occurrence information is received. Therefore, by visually recognizing the blinking display of the blue circle, it is possible to make the player expect a special gaming state based on the big win.

  The post-confirmation advance effect can be executed when a start prize for execution of the probability variation state D occurs. Specifically, in the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), a hold command to which advantageous game execution information is added is transmitted from the main control board 920 to the sub control board 940 when the start winning is generated, and the hold is made. The display content of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled in response to the command. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a hold display corresponding to the increase in the number of unit games held in the lower part of the display area is normally displayed with a blue circle in the normal state, and the sub-control board 940 is advantageous. When a hold command with game execution information added is received, the hold display is additionally displayed in red. This unit game hold display in red corresponds to the preceding effect display after confirmation, and is displayed shifted to the left whenever the unit game being executed is completed, and is continuously displayed until the unit game is started. The The probability variation state D continues for a plurality of times until the number of remaining unit games becomes one, and the unit game hold display in red indicating the start of execution of the probability variation state D is continuously displayed for the number of consecutive times. The player recognizes not only that the number of unit games has been increased, but also that the game in the probability variation state D is repeatedly executed several times, and confirms the start of an advantageous gaming state in which the small wins are continued. be able to. For this reason, it is expected that the flashing display of the remaining unit game number will be started at an early stage, and the change in the mode of the remaining unit game number is visually confirmed. Can enjoy the playability.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 described above, in the winning determination process S1403, the value of the jackpot symbol random value acquired by the start winning is determined, and the transition of the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number value. A pattern is set. The transition patterns are 120 kinds of transition patterns (pattern 1 to pattern 120, which have different timings of probability variation states B and C among probability variation states A to E, and have different lengths of probability variation states D performed after probability variation state C. 13) is set. In the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation state in which small winning winnings that are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state are continued by a combination of a plurality of unit games executed based on a plurality of start winnings of the second special symbol. Probability game states including D and E are generated under the control of the main control board 920.

  In the probability variation game state, the start time of the probability variation state D is determined by the number of lottery reach remaining unit games determined in accordance with the transition pattern, and the probability variation in which small hits are continuously generated as the contents of the privilege given to the player. The number of unit games in the state D is different, and the time when the probability variation state D is started after the probability variation game state is started as the privilege grant time is also different.

  In the winning determination process S1403, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol random value corresponding to the probability variation gaming state by each transition pattern is acquired, and the stop symbol identification value is determined by the subsequent stop symbol generation process S1404. The stop symbol based on the stop symbol identification value is displayed before the start of the special gaming state by either the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol or the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, A probability variation gaming state with a transition pattern according to the pattern number corresponding to the symbol identification value occurs.

  In this way, since the transition pattern of the probability variation gaming state is determined by setting the transition pattern before the probability variation gaming state starts, a plurality of types of continuous games constituted by unit games based on a plurality of start prizes are obtained as the probability variation gaming state. It can be executed in different ways according to the transition pattern. In addition, since the start time of the probability variation state D is determined by the transition pattern, the preceding effect corresponding to the start time of the probability variation state D can be easily controlled based on the number of remaining unit games determined in advance according to the transition pattern. And information relating to the probability variation state D can be suitably transmitted to the player.

  In addition, before the probability variation gaming state is started, the information corresponding to the specific gaming state to be executed is displayed by either the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol or the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol. Since it is displayed, the content that can be executed as the probability-changing gaming state is displayed by the display device mounted in advance on the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, if the pachinko machine 100 is improperly remodeled, the necessity of fraud including the consistency between the display content and the start timing of the probability variation state D is generated, making it difficult to adjust the period of the probability variation state D. It is possible to efficiently suppress fraudulent acts in which a person tries to gain profits unfairly. In particular, the display contents displayed by the special symbol display devices 471 and 472 are determined by the control combined with calculation and replacement as described above, and a large number of stop symbol identification values can be set. It is possible to make it difficult to illegally reproduce the display content generation method as the identification value.

  In addition, since the contents and timing of the benefits can be set in advance before the specific gaming state is started and the information corresponding to the contents can be shown to the player in advance, simply by winning one unit game A gaming machine capable of combining a new gameability in which a privilege is given over a plurality of unit games compared to the gameability to which a privilege is granted, and an effect in which the grant of the privilege is expected at an early stage Can be provided. In addition, by applying a plurality of control patterns to each unit game, it is possible to control a probability variation gaming state constituted by a plurality of unit games, so a small hit as a privilege given by execution of the probability variation gaming state It is possible to easily control the size corresponding to the number of winning times, the number of times of reach production, and the like.

  In addition, a probability variation state D in which a unit game in which a privilege is easily given to a player multiple times compared to a normal game state is continued multiple times, and a probability variation state A in which a unit game in which a privilege is difficult to be given is more difficult than in the probability variation state D. Executed after execution of ~ C. For this reason, it is possible to provide the player with not only a lottery for each unit game in the probability variation game state but also a game property that expects an early start of the probability variation state D to be started later.

  In addition, before the winning change of the unit game in which the probability changing state D is started and before the winning winning of the unit game is established, a green holding display and a flashing display of the remaining unit games are displayed as the pre-confirmation leading effect display. This suggests to the player the start time of the probability variation state D. For this reason, the expectation for the start of the probability variation state D can be increased from an early stage before the start winning corresponding to the unit game in the probability variation state D.

  In addition, after the start winning of the unit game for which the probability variation state D is started is established before the probability variation state D is started, the after-confirmation preceding effect display set in a mode different from the pre-confirmation preceding effect display The player is suggested to start the probability change state D by the red-colored hold display. For this reason, as a period in which the start of the probability change state D can be definitely expected, after visually recognizing the green hold display, the red hold display is visually recognized, and the probability change state D is finally started. It is possible to execute an effect that raises the expectation of the grant step by step.

  Moreover, after the start winning of the unit game in which the probability variation state D is established, the after-determination preceding effect display is displayed in a mode different from the before-determination preceding effect display. For this reason, the predecessor display after confirmation is displayed at an early stage, and the situation where the provision of the privilege is invalidated due to the progress of the subsequent game is avoided, or the start winning is difficult to occur The privilege grant timing information corresponding to the privilege grant timing can be displayed at a suitable timing that does not cause inconvenience such as forcing the player to spend a considerable amount of time and the consumption of the game ball.

  In addition, it is possible to identify to the player that the pre-determined advance effect display is an effect in which the gaming state may be changed afterwards and is different from the post-determined advance effect display by a difference in mode. . Therefore, after the start stage of the probable change state D is suggested by the pre-decision effect display, the gaming state may be changed due to the big win winning by the subsequent start winning, and the starting winning is set to be difficult. The player may be notified in advance that there is a possibility that the player will be forced to consume more than a certain amount of the game ball by the time the probability variation state D is started. It is possible to reduce the possibility that a person will feel dissatisfied.

  In addition, in the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), the winning random number corresponding to the big win winning among the unit game being executed using the big hit storage presence flag and the unit game already started and not executed yet. In order to check whether there is a unit game in which the value of the counter is stored, and if there is a unit game corresponding to the big win, a normal hold command is set (the processing of S1802 in FIG. 27) and the above-mentioned preceding effect is executed. (Specifically, each process for adding the lost reach occurrence information, advantageous game start information, advantageous game start information, advantageous game execution information, and advantageous game approach information to the hold command) is not executed. ing. For this reason, for the start winnings that are established after the change of the gaming state is confirmed by the transition of the gaming state due to the jackpot winning, the situation in which the gaming state changes after the execution of the pre-decision advance effect is suppressed, Only after the game state does not change, it is possible to execute the predecessor effect.

  In addition, when a big win is generated during the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state shifts to the special gaming state before 100 predetermined unit games are executed. For this reason, the stop symbol identification values displayed on the special symbol display devices 471 and 472 are visually recognized to understand the transition pattern. For example, even if the player recognizes the occurrence of the long-term probability change state D, The progress of the game can be diversified, such as a situation in which the probability variation state D may not be executed depending on the big win. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the content of the probability variation game state is uniquely selected before the start thereof, and thereafter it is felt monotonous like the operation of obtaining the acquired number of balls by executing the probability variation state D. Can do. In addition, the expected value of the number of acquired balls including the probability variation game state by winning the big hit is a large quantity corresponding to the case where all of the probability variation states D are executed, and the actual winning ball when winning the big hit after that The number can be smaller than the expected value obtained by adding up all the probability variation states D. Therefore, it is easy to set the number of acquired balls expected by the player to be large, and it is possible to set a suitable setting that suppresses excessive joy. Moreover, since the game is shifted to the special game state by winning the big hit, even if at least a part of the benefits expected during the probability change game state is not given to the player, the new special game state and the probability change game that can be transferred thereafter. The player can be given a sense of gain by another privilege depending on the state, and the player can reduce the sense of loss that the player has.

  In the probability variation state D, the unit game with the high probability of winning a small hit is continuously executed with the variation time set to the shortest time compared to other game states. For this reason, a unit game with a long percentage of a possible pitching period in which the player can win the lower prize-winning device 433 is continuously generated a plurality of times, and a privilege is efficiently given to the player at the timing of the probability change state D in the probability change game state. Can be granted.

  By changing the transition pattern, it is possible to control the variation time in the probability variation state, and as the unit game one time before the probability variation state D starts, the probability variation state C in which a unit game with a long variation time with a reach effect is easily executed is set. Yes. For this reason, the execution of the reach effect is made to correspond to the privilege grant time in the probability variation state D, the unit game that expects the privilege grant time is made easy to pay attention to the player, and the effect that suggests the privilege grant time is preferably used Can be executed.

  In the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), the number of times corresponding to the execution time of the unit game in which the start win occurs when the start win occurs during the period in which the execution of the unit game is put on hold, Derived based on the number of remaining unit games of the unit game being executed. Therefore, compared with the case where the target number of unit games in which the start winning is generated and the number of remaining unit games are managed separately, the storage area of the RAM used as the unit game number storage unit is reduced, and both times The possibility that the update synchronization will be lost can be reduced.

  In the hold information output setting process S1707 (see FIG. 27), another number of game states, such as one time before or nine times after the target number, are also determined based on the target number once derived. For this reason, the process of deriving the number of times necessary for the execution determination of each effect can be summarized, and the processing burden required for executing various effects can be reduced.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration in which the lottery reach generation unit game is assigned to the unit game after the fixed reach generation unit game has been described. However, the unit game before the fixed reach generation unit game A lottery reach generating unit game can be assigned to the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, for each transition pattern, a confirmed reach generating unit game is assigned to one unit game, and a lottery reach generating unit game is assigned to one unit game. As described above, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a fixed reach generation unit game or a lottery reach generation unit game is assigned to a plurality of unit games. In the case of this configuration, if the reach display exceeds the total number of unit games assigned to the fixed reach occurrence unit game and the number of unit games assigned to the lottery reach occurrence unit game, It will be a big hit. When a confirmed reach occurrence unit game is assigned to one or more unit games and a lottery reach occurrence unit game is assigned to one or more unit games, the order of those unit games is changed as appropriate. be able to.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, in each transition pattern, the number of unit games to which a fixed reach occurrence unit game is assigned is the same as the number of unit games to which a lottery reach occurrence unit game is assigned. Although the case has been described, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the number of times they are assigned is different.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration including both the unit game assigned to the confirmed reach generation unit game and the unit game assigned to the lottery reach generation unit game has been described, but only one of them is included. It can also be configured.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration for controlling the appearance of the decorative symbol reach display based on the transition pattern has been described. However, other predetermined displays relating to the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, It can also be configured to control the stop mode when the part is stopped, the character that appears with the variation of the decorative symbol, and the generation mode of the effect that occurs with the variation of the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration for controlling the appearance of the decorative symbol reach display based on the transition pattern has been described, but the configuration for controlling the occurrence of the variation of the variation time longer than the predetermined time and You can also

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration for controlling the generation mode of reach display in the probability variation game state in which the maximum number of continuous unit games is determined based on the transition pattern has been described, but the maximum number of continuous unit games is limited. It can also be set as the structure which controls the generation | occurrence | production aspect of the reach display in a certain probability change game state based on a transition pattern.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration in which the reach display generation mode in the probability variation game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is controlled based on the transition pattern has been described, but the occurrence of the reach display in the normal game state is described. It is also possible to control the mode based on the transition pattern.

  (2) In the pachinko machine 100 described above, in the conversion value replacement determination, the same number of values as the number of values included in the range on the maximum value side is added to the conversion value, so that two separated ranges are In the case of determining whether to replace the converted value by integrating it into the continuous minimum value range, the conversion value is the same as the number of values included in the minimum value range. By subtracting from, two separated ranges are integrated into one continuous maximum value side range, and it can be configured to collectively determine whether or not to replace the converted value.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, a case has been described in which a set of values that are not adopted as the stop symbol identification value is a continuous value range including the minimum value and a continuous value range including the maximum value. A set of values not adopted as the symbol identification value may be a value in a range not including the minimum value or the maximum value. Furthermore, although the case where the set of values not adopted as the stop symbol identification value is distributed in two separate ranges has been described, the case where the set of values not adopted as the stop symbol identification value is one continuous range, or three It can also be set as the structure disperse | distributed to the above separated range.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the case where the calculation used to generate the conversion value of the symbol identification value is a combination of a zero-padded left bit shift operation and an exclusive OR operation is described. It can be a combination of operations. The basic logical operations include bit inversion operation, 0 padding left bit shift operation, 1 padding left bit shift operation, 0 padding right bit shift operation, 1 padding right bit shift operation, left bit rotation operation, right bit rotation operation, logical sum An operation, a logical product operation, and an exclusive OR operation are mentioned. Furthermore, in the above description, the case where the calculation used to generate the conversion value of the symbol identification value is a combination of only basic logic operations, but the calculation includes operations different from basic logic operations such as four arithmetic operations. You can also.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the calculation used to generate the converted value of the symbol identification value has been described before the start of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be configured to be displayed during the change display. Furthermore, it can also be set as the structure performed when the fluctuation | variation display period of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol is complete | finished. It should be noted that the calculation used to generate the conversion value of the symbol identification value is a case where the calculation is significantly more complicated than the calculation of the present embodiment or includes a calculation other than the logical calculation, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol If there is a concern about the delay in starting or the delay of the transition from the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the stop symbol display, this should be done during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Is preferred.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the conversion value is generated by a predetermined calculation based on the symbol identification value after converting the value acquired from the jackpot symbol random number counter into the symbol identification value. For example, the value that the big hit symbol random number counter can take is restricted to “250” or less, and the conversion value can be generated by a predetermined calculation based on the value acquired from the big hit symbol random number counter.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 described above, the case where the possible range of the symbol identification value and the stop symbol identification value is expressed by the same number of bits as the number of basic arithmetic bits in the main control board 920 has been described. It can also be configured as a number.

  Further, in the above, the case where the game pattern in the probability variation gaming state is improved by preventing the player from easily inferring the transition pattern that generates the losing reach deterministically and selectively in the probability variation gaming state has been described. However, the number of continuation rounds in the special gaming state is not easily inferred to improve the gameability in the special gaming state, and the number of continuation of unit games in the specific gaming state (probability gaming state or short-time gaming state) The present invention can be applied to a configuration that improves game playability in a specific game state without being easily guessed.

  (3) In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the start condition is established by the start winning to any of the upper start winning device 431A, the lower start winning device 431B, or the right start winning device 432, and the unit game is executed. However, the starting condition for generating the right of unit game is not limited to the above configuration, and other configurations may be used. For example, the number of devices that establish the starting condition may be varied, the satisfaction of the starting condition may be a condition of passing a ball entering portion as a starting device, or the ball entering portion provided inside the winning device The start condition may be satisfied when a game ball enters.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, as the establishment of the specific game start condition for starting the specific game state corresponding to the probability variation game state according to each transition pattern, the big win in the unit game based on the start winning, and each transition pattern based on the start winning Although the case where the three conditions of determination of the stop symbol identification value corresponding to と and the entry of the game ball into the specific passage (V winning) in the special game state executed by the big win is explained, The establishment of the condition is not limited to the above condition, and other conditions may be adopted, such as omitting the V winning and determining the lottery to shift to the probable gaming state in the case of winning the big hit based on the value of the big hit symbol random number counter. In addition, the determination of the stop symbol identification value as a specific game start condition is based on a counter value different from the winning random number counter used for the big hit winning, but the value of the winning random number counter corresponds to the type of transition pattern The winning value may be set, and the stop symbol identification value may be determined in correspondence with the value of the winning random number counter.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the stop symbol identification value corresponding to the probability variation gaming state by each transition pattern is displayed by the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol. However, instead of this, or in addition to this, the decorative symbol display device 479 may display information corresponding to the stop symbol identification value. For example, during the special game state, the decorative symbol display device 479 may display the number of probability variation states B and C by satisfying a predetermined display condition. The number of remaining unit games is 50 or more as the number of probability variation states C. When a transition pattern corresponding to a large probability-changing gaming state such as the above is selected, information by characters such as “Chance Opportunity” may be displayed during the special gaming state. It may be displayed by information including a number indicating the number of times a privilege is given, such as “50 times or more”, or a specific number of remaining unit games in which the probability variation state D is started may be displayed as it is.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, only the probability variation states D and E among the probability variation states A to E cause a probability variation gaming state in which a small hit probability is set to a high probability and a privilege is given to the player. As a method of differentiating the contents of the benefits granted to the game, the game state with a high probability of small hits is not limited to the above method, and the gaming state continues for a certain period from the start of the probabilistic gaming state, and the number of times the continuation ends is stopped. The contents of the privilege granted to the player may be varied depending on the identification value. Further, it is not always necessary to change the number of times that the small hit probability as the content of the privilege to be given is high, and the lengths of the probability variation states D and E are constant (for example, 10 times), and only the start time is different. May be allowed. Even in this case, it is possible to make a difference in the benefits obtained in accordance with the presence or absence of the game state transition due to the big win, and to diversify the game.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the length of the probability variation game state period is set to a fixed number of times that a unit game is executed 100 times unless a big win is won, but the number of times may be changed. In this case, the change display of the unit game by the first special symbol by the left-handed game technique and the change display of the unit game by the second special game by the right-handed game technique are executed in parallel, and one of the change displays is won. When the other variation display is stopped, the extra long variation time (for example, 1 hour) longer than the long time 2 variation time is selected as the unit game of the long variation time 1 in the probability variation state C in the probability variation game state. As a setting in which a privilege is given from a unit game (for example, a unit game in the probability variation state B) before the ultra-long variation time is selected (for example, the small hit probability is set to a high probability). Also good. In this case, since the execution timing of the probability variation state C varies depending on the transition pattern control, the privilege given according to the transition pattern can be varied, and the transition pattern is a common pattern. However, if a very long variation time is selected in the probability variation state C, the game cannot be continued using the right-handed technique thereafter. it can. That is, it is possible to set the end time of the gaming state in which a privilege with a high probability of small hits is given a predetermined number of times by controlling the variation time by the transition pattern.

  Here, as the extremely long variation time, it is not always necessary to set the variation time over one hour, and it is sufficient that it is set to a time sufficiently longer than the maximum variation time that can be set in the normal gaming state. The time is preferably set to approximately twice or more of the time, and is preferably set to approximately three or more times.

  In addition, as a plurality of transition patterns, another game state in which the number of start times of the probability variation state D is the same and the super long variation time is set in the middle of the probability variation state D is changed to a different timing from the start of the probability variation state D. In this case, even if the number of unit games given to the player as the probability variation state D is set to the same number of times, the content of the privilege given to the player is changed. It can be substantially different.

  In addition, in at least one of the transition patterns, in the unit game in the probability variation state D, the above-mentioned very long variation time may be selected with a lower probability (for example, 1/1000) than the big hit win. Since the number of consecutive small hits can be varied even with the same transition pattern, it is possible to further increase the number of modes to which benefits are given and realize various game playability.

  In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 100, when a big win is won in the middle of the probability variation game state and the probability variation game state is selected with a transition pattern in which the number of starts of the probability variation state D is slow, it is given more than the case where there is no big win. The configuration in which a gaming state with a transition pattern with few bonuses to be selected can be selected has been described. However, when a big hit is won during a probable gaming state, the bonus granted more reliably than when there is no big win It is good also as a structure. For example, the maximum value of the number of acquired balls in the probability variation state D may be set to be smaller than the minimum value of the number of acquired balls obtained by winning the big hit. As the minimum value of the number of balls acquired by winning the big hit, the number of balls acquired in the special game state and the number of balls acquired in the probability variation game state by the transition pattern in which the number of unit games in the probability variation state D is set to the minimum number of times. The number of acquired balls is summed up.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, an example in which a privilege is given to the player in the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state has been described. However, during the special gaming state, the privilege is not granted to the player and the player is in the probability variation gaming state. It is good also as a structure to which a privilege is provided only by. In addition, it is not always necessary to change the gaming state that grants a privilege to the player by winning a small hit, and the probability of winning a big hit is the same as the normal gaming state and the gaming state in which the high probability of winning a small hit is set. May be generated corresponding to the stop symbol identification value. Also, with respect to the short-time state, it is not always necessary to add the short-time state in the probability-changing game state, and a winning device without a mechanism for changing the entry probability may be provided as the right start winning device 432, and the unit game holding function For example, the unit game of the second special symbol cannot be held, and the right of the next unit game is established only when the start winning is generated after the unit game being executed is finished. good.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, a privilege grant that grants a privilege to a player by setting a high probability of a small hit probability for some gaming states (probability variation states D and E) of the probability variation gaming state controlled by the transition pattern. Although the gaming state has been generated, the privilege-giving gaming state is not limited to the winning probability, but may be realized by varying the setting of the variation time by controlling the transition pattern according to the number of executions of the unit game. When winning a win, you may change the small hit privilege such as the length of a possible paying period during which a game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433 and the number of winnings before moving to the entry prohibition posture. Even if it is a unit game that wins a small win, if the variation time of the special symbol is long, the number of game balls that pass near the lower prize winning device 433 increases accordingly, The longer the time, the more the number of shots that cannot be won, and the less number of balls acquired as a privilege can be reduced. In addition, as the variation time in the privilege-giving gaming state, if the game ball is not continuously fired from the start of the variation display, the game ball will not be in time for the transition to the entrance allowable posture of the lower prize-winning device 433, and the number of acquired balls will decrease. The set unit game is preferable, and it is preferable that the variation time is set shorter than the average time from when the game ball is launched until the game ball reaches the lower prize-winning device 433. Thus, in the privilege granting game state, by simply setting a period in which the length of the variation time is varied by continuously generating a unit game having a long pitchable period of the lower prize winning device 433 by a small hitting win, A privilege can be efficiently given to the player at a predetermined timing in the probability variation gaming state.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the configuration in which the small win is set as the lottery result of the unit game related to the second special symbol has been described, but the small hit is also set as the lottery result of the unit game related to the first special symbol Alternatively, the small wins may be controlled according to the same lottery condition. However, if the right-handed gaming technique clarifies the gameability to which a privilege is granted and the right-handed gaming technique is applied to the small-hit bonus when winning a small-hit in the unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol Is preferably larger than the left-handed game technique. For example, the variation time when winning a small hit in the unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol or the entrance to the entrance of the lower prize-winning device 433 The permissible time may be different, and the unit game related to the second special symbol may be set to have a longer allowance time for one winning, or the unit game related to the second special symbol may be set once. The special symbol may have a short variation time.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the variation time of the probability variation state D is the same as the variation time of the probability variation state A and the probability variation state C, but the variation time of the probability variation state D is the variation time in other states. It is also possible to set a shorter variation time compared to the above, and this makes it easy to understand that the gaming state in which the bonus is granted by continuous winning of small hits in the probability variation gaming state is different from other gaming states. Can do.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the example of changing both the variation time and the small hit condition corresponding to the transition pattern as the gaming state in the probability variation gaming state after the special gaming state has been described. Only one of the small win winning probabilities may be changed. For example, even if the selection condition of the variation time in the probability variation gaming state is set to be constant, the small hit probability and the small bonus per unit game in the probability variation gaming state are changed corresponding to the stop symbol identification value according to the transition pattern. In such a case, it is possible to provide the player with game characteristics in which the contents of the privilege given to the player in the probability variation gaming state are different. Even if the small hit condition in the probability variation gaming state is set to be constant, if the variation time in the probability variation gaming state is changed corresponding to the stop symbol identification value according to the transition pattern, the probability variation gaming state It is possible to provide a player with a game with different contents of granting formal benefits by executing the preceding effect.

  In the pachinko machine 100 described above, a configuration has been described in which a plurality of types of pre-determined preceding effects and post-determined preceding effects are executed as the preceding effects. It may be a thing to do, and neither may be implemented. Further, only a part of the plurality of types of preceding effects may be implemented as the preceding effect.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which the big hit expectation value is increased until the big hit state is generated a plurality of times (for example, twice or three times) including the big hit. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing problems and effects as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

<Feature 10>
Lottery means (for example, a winning random number counter and a jackpot initial value random number counter) for performing a predetermined lottery (for example, the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery),
Display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, three decorative symbols) in a combination according to the predetermined lottery result after variably displaying;
Based on winning in the predetermined lottery, gaming state control means for changing the gaming state to a specific gaming state (for example, a probable variation gaming state);
A gaming machine including
A specific display in which a part of the plurality of symbols is stopped in a predetermined combination as an aspect of the variable display of the plurality of symbols executed in the display means and not winning the predetermined lottery Including a variation display of a specific loss mode in which the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed in combination according to the loss through (for example, reach display),
Selection means for selecting, for each unit game in the specific game state, a control pattern (for example, a transition pattern) for controlling execution of the variable display according to the specific lose mode from the plurality of control patterns before entering the specific game state. (For example, jackpot symbol random number counter and jackpot symbol initial value random number counter),
Two or more control patterns (for example, transition patterns) having different allowable times for an allowable unit game (for example, a determined reach generation unit game and a lottery reach generation unit game) corresponding to a unit game that allows a variable display in the specific lose mode. And defining the plurality of control patterns (for example, 120 types of transition patterns) so that the allowable number of allowable unit games is a predetermined number (for example, 2 times) or less, A gaming machine that is controlled to prohibit variation display in the specific loss mode in different unit games.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a configuration in which a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is known over a predetermined number of unit games through a special gaming state is known. ing. In such a gaming machine, in a specific game state, in a unit game that has not won a big hit, the variation mode of the symbol is determined by lottery of the variation mode performed for each unit game, and the lose symbol is displayed through the reach display. The result of the big hit lottery is notified in such a manner that the lost symbol is displayed without going through the reach display or the reach display. In addition, in the unit game won in the big hit, the lottery result is notified in such a manner that the big hit symbol is displayed through the reach display.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, in each unit game in a specific gaming state, a mode with reach display is selected by lottery when a big win is not won. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may be dissatisfied in a situation where the reach display is repeatedly generated during the specific gaming state and the player is not won, and there is room for improvement in the gaming property of the specific gaming state.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine described in the feature 10 can improve the gaming property in the specific gaming state.

  That is, in each control pattern, since the allowable number of times that the variation display in the specific loss mode is allowed is limited to a predetermined number or less, if a specific display exceeding the allowable number occurs in a specific gaming state, Winning in the lottery is finalized. Therefore, even if the game progresses without winning the predetermined lottery in the specific gaming state, the number of times that the specific display is executed increases toward the allowable number, so that the winning of the predetermined lottery as the game progresses A sense of expectation can be amplified. As a result, the game playability in the specific game state can be further improved.

  Further, since the specific display does not repeatedly occur when the predetermined lottery is not won, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied by not being selected even though the specific display is repeatedly generated. Further, as in the case where the specific display generation lottery is performed for each unit game, it is possible to vary the unit games in which the specific display is generated in the specific game state.

<Feature 11>
In the gaming machine according to feature 10,
As the permissible unit game, including a fixed unit game (for example, a fixed reach occurrence unit game) that performs a variable display in the specific lose mode,
In each of the plurality of control patterns, at least one unit game in the specific game state is assigned to the confirmed unit game.

  In the gaming machine according to feature 11, in the specific gaming state, a specific display that can be expected to win in a predetermined lottery is executed at least once, and whether or not to perform a variable display in a specific lose mode You can expect to win in a given lottery, such as when you decide by lottery in a game, or when you decide by lottery in each unit game whether or not to display a variation display in a specific lose mode like a conventional gaming machine It is possible to prevent a situation in which the specific display is not executed at all even if the specific display state shifts.

<Feature 12>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 10 or 11,
In all of the plurality of control patterns, the permissible unit game is not assigned to a predetermined number of unit games.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 12, if a predetermined lottery is not won, a specific display is not executed in a predetermined unit game. Therefore, if a specific display is executed, a predetermined lottery is performed. It is possible to easily set a unit game that confirms that the player has won. It is also possible to set a unit game that does not assign an allowable unit game in accordance with a law that is easy for a player to understand (for example, a doublet). Easy to understand gameplay can be realized.

<Feature 20>
A lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery (for example, a jackpot symbol random number counter and a jackpot symbol initial value random number counter) and a display information generator for generating display information (for example, a stop symbol identification value) based on the lottery result by the lottery unit (Stop symbol generation processing S1404), display means for displaying the display information (for example, special symbol display devices 471 and 472 relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol), and the game mode ( For example, a gaming machine including a game mode determining means for determining a transition pattern in a probability variation gaming state)
The display information generating means generates a conversion value by a predetermined operation (for example, a combination of zero padding left bit shift operation and exclusive OR operation) based on a value (for example, symbol identification value) corresponding to the lottery result Conversion means, and when the conversion value generated by the conversion means is a predetermined value, a replacement means for replacing the conversion value with a predetermined replacement value,
The display information is generated without replacement by the replacement means when the conversion value generated by the conversion means is different from the predetermined value, and the conversion value generated by the conversion means is the predetermined value. If it is, the game machine is generated through replacement by the replacement means.

  In a conventional gaming machine, diversified display of the result of the predetermined lottery, and based on the result display, the game progress mode depending on the result of the predetermined lottery cannot be easily determined, There is known a configuration for improving the game performance in the game state after winning. For example, in the lottery for transition to special gaming status, it is not easy to determine which of the different types of jackpots with different profits, and profits from jackpots with low profits during special gaming status associated with jackpots A configuration that improves the playability by giving a promotion effect to a big jackpot.

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, the result display mode is determined according to the random number by referring to a table representing the correspondence between the random numbers used in the predetermined lottery and the result display mode. However, when the result display mode is determined based on the table, the data capacity for forming the table increases as the result display mode is increased. There was room for improvement.

  On the other hand, with the gaming machine described in the feature 20, it is possible to appropriately diversify the display mode of the predetermined lottery result, and to improve the gameability in the game after winning the predetermined lottery.

  In other words, the display means is not based on the lottery result itself having high relevance to the game mode, but based on display information (conversion value or replacement value) that is generated by a predetermined calculation based on the lottery result and has become less relevant. The lottery result is displayed. Therefore, it becomes difficult for some players to infer the game mode based on the lottery result from the display on the display means. Thereby, the gaming property in the gaming state set based on the lottery result is improved. In addition, when the display information is generated, except for a part, the display information is generated by a predetermined calculation based on the lottery result, and therefore the display information is determined based on a table representing the correspondence between the lottery result and the display information. Compared to the above, it is possible to easily generate various display information without significantly increasing the program capacity and the data capacity. Further, when the converted value is a value that is not desired to be used as display information or a value that is desired to be used for other purposes, these values can be suitably excluded.

<Feature 21>
In the gaming machine according to feature 20,
The predetermined operation in the conversion means includes a basic logic operation for generating a value including a bit arrangement in a specific bit range that is the same as the arrangement of the predetermined bit range in the value from a value corresponding to the lottery result, A gaming machine characterized by being a combination of a value generated by calculation and a basic logical operation of a value corresponding to the lottery result.

  With the configuration described in the feature 21, since the operation in the conversion unit is configured only with basic logic operations, the conversion unit is compared with a case including operations different from basic logical operations such as general four arithmetic operations. Can be performed at high speed. In addition, since the calculation in the conversion means does not include the calculation for exchanging the bit arrangement in the predetermined bit range, the calculation can be performed at a higher speed than the case of performing the calculation for exchanging the bit arrangement in the predetermined bit range. As a result, since the operation in the conversion means can be completed in one interrupt of the timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined interval, it is possible to suppress the delay of the next interrupt, and to execute in a distributed manner by a plurality of interrupts. The program can be simplified compared with the case where the game is performed, and the game progress can be controlled smoothly.

<Feature 22>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 20 or 21,
The predetermined value includes a minimum value represented by a plurality of bits constituting the display information, a value in a range on a predetermined minimum value side continuous from the minimum value, and a maximum value represented by the plurality of bits. Including a value in a range on a predetermined maximum value side continuous up to the maximum value,
The display means includes a display body corresponding to each bit of the plurality of bits, the display form being determined according to the value of each bit, and the display form in which all the display bodies have the same display form The lottery result is displayed in a display form different from the predetermined display form including.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 22, when the converted value is a value that is not desired to be used as display information or a value that is desired to be used for other purposes, those values can be easily excluded.

<Feature 23>
In the gaming machine according to Feature 22,
The display information is composed of bits of the same number or multiples of the basic operation bit number,
The replacement means adds or subtracts a predetermined correction value to the conversion value generated by the conversion means to continuously add a predetermined minimum value range value and a predetermined maximum value range value. And determining whether or not to replace the converted value generated by the converting means with the predetermined replacement value based on the continuous value.

  In the case of the gaming machine described in the feature 23, a value that is not desired to be used as display information or a value that is desired to be used for other purposes is distributed between a minimum value range including a minimum value and a maximum value range including a maximum value. However, these ranges can be integrated into one continuous range by adding and subtracting a predetermined value. Therefore, it is possible to collectively determine whether or not to replace the converted value with a predetermined replacement value, and the control process is simplified.

<Feature 24>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 22 or 23,
The replacement means adds the conversion value generated by the conversion means and a value corresponding to the number of values included in the range on the predetermined maximum value side based on the addition operation of the plurality of bits to obtain a determination value. When the determination value is less than the sum of the number of values included in the predetermined minimum value side range and the number of values included in the predetermined maximum value side range, the determination value is A gaming machine, wherein a replacement value corresponding to the determination value is replaced, and the replacement value is set as the display information.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature 24, the minimum value side range including the minimum value and the maximum value side range including the maximum value can be integrated into a continuous range including the minimum value.

<Feature 25>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 22 or 23,
The replacement unit generates a determination value by subtracting a value corresponding to the number of values included in the range on the predetermined minimum value side from the conversion value generated by the conversion unit, and the determination value is the maximum value If the value exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the sum of the number of values included in the range on the predetermined minimum value side and the number of values included on the predetermined maximum value side, the determination value is A gaming machine, wherein a replacement value corresponding to the determination value is replaced, and the replacement value is set as the display information.

  With the gaming machine described in the feature 25, the minimum value side range including the minimum value and the maximum value side range including the maximum value can be integrated into a continuous range including the maximum value.

<Feature 30>
Determination means (winning determination processing S1403 of the main control board 920) for determining whether or not a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Determination information display means (special symbol display devices 471 and 472) for displaying information corresponding to the determination result of the determination means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the specific game start condition is satisfied, the player is compared with the normal game state by a combination of a plurality of unit games executed based on the satisfaction of a plurality of start conditions. A gaming machine comprising specific gaming state control means (each process for controlling the probability changing gaming state of the main control board 920) for generating an advantageous specific gaming state (probability changing gaming state),
The specific game state control means is for generating a plurality of types of specific game states in which at least one of the content of the privilege granted to the player and the grant time are different.
The determination means determines whether or not a specific game start condition set corresponding to a plurality of types of specific game states is satisfied,
The determination information display means displays information corresponding to a specific game state in which control is started by the specific game state control means in a unit game based on a start condition where the specific game start condition is established,
Before the specific gaming state is started, it is selected which of a plurality of types of specific gaming states is to be started, and information corresponding to the specific gaming state to be executed is displayed by the determination information display means. A gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game ball enters the start opening as a normal game, and when a big win is won by a lottery based on the entry, it becomes a special gaming state, and a large number of game balls can win a prize opening in a special gaming state The structure which becomes is known. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, after entering the special gaming state, the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit is higher than the normal gaming state, the gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter the starting port from the normal gaming state, etc. Is added to make the game more diverse.

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a transition to an advantageous gaming state is made based on a lottery result performed by entering a gaming ball into the starting port, so that the transition to an advantageous gaming state is made. There was a problem that it was easy to become a uniform game such as emphasizing the result of each lottery. Further, when an advantageous gaming state is newly provided, there is a problem that fraud targeting the advantageous gaming state may be performed.

According to the gaming machine described in the feature 30, it is possible to execute a continuous game constituted by establishment of a plurality of start conditions as a specific gaming state by a plurality of types of patterns having at least different privilege contents or grant times, Information corresponding to the contents of the continuous game can be transmitted to the player or the manager of the game hall as needed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying game play and suppressing fraud by a continuous game constituted by establishment of a plurality of start conditions. <Feature 31>
In the gaming machine according to feature 30,
The specific game state control means determines a variable time setting condition (variable time) as a content of a unit game executed when the start condition is satisfied, and a privilege for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player Stores a plurality of control patterns in which at least some of the conditions of the grant condition (probability of small hits) and the content of the privilege when the privilege grant condition is satisfied (time allowed to enter the winning opening) are different Pattern storage means (ROM of the main control board 920),
A gaming machine, wherein the specific game state is generated by controlling the unit game with a control pattern corresponding to the number of executions of the unit game from the start to the end of the specific game state.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 31, it is possible to set in advance the content and time when the privilege is given before the specific gaming state is started, and to indicate information corresponding to the content to the player in advance. Expected to be given a new gameability in which benefits are granted across multiple unit games compared to the gameability in which privileges are awarded simply by winning a single unit game, and at an early stage. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be combined with a production to be performed. In addition, by applying a plurality of control patterns to each unit game, it is possible to control a specific game state constituted by a plurality of unit games, so that it is easy to control a privilege given by execution of the specific game state be able to.

<Feature 32>
In the gaming machine according to the feature 30 or 31,
Provided with privilege grant information display means (holding information output setting processing S1707) for displaying privilege grant timing information corresponding to the grant timing of the privilege granted to the player during the specific gaming state,
The specific gaming state control means provides a privilege granting game state (probability change state D) in which a unit game, to which a privilege is easily given to a player as compared to a normal gaming state, is given more than the privilege granting gaming state. Is executed after the execution of a gaming state (probability variation states A to C) in which a unit game that is difficult to be given is repeated a plurality of times, and the special gaming state is generated and the privilege is obtained after the specific gaming state is started. A plurality of types of specific game states with different unit game execution counts until the granted game state is started are generated.
The privilege grant information display means is configured to determine at least a part of the privilege grant time information (confirmed) after the start condition of the unit game for starting the privilege grant game state is established before the privilege grant game state is started. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a rear preceding display.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 32, since a plurality of unit games are executed before the privilege granting game state is started in the specific gaming state, the period of the plurality of unit games is given a privilege. A period in which a game is executed in anticipation of the gaming state can be set. Then, after the start condition for the unit game in which the privilege granting game state is started during the period, the privilege granting time information is displayed by the privilege granting information display means. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where the grant of the privilege is invalidated due to the progress of the game after the privilege grant time information is displayed, or until the grant of the privilege because it is difficult to establish the start condition The privilege grant time information can be displayed at a suitable timing that does not cause inconvenience such as forcing the player to spend considerable time and game balls.

<Feature 33>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 30 to 32,
The specific game state control means, when a predetermined privilege granting condition is established during the specific game state, the other game from the specific game state being executed before the predetermined number of unit games are executed. A gaming machine characterized by shifting to a state.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 33, there may occur a situation in which the specific gaming state is not necessarily completed without waiting for a predetermined number of unit games. For this reason, even if the information corresponding to the specific game state is displayed by the information display means, the progress of the subsequent game can be diversified, and the content of the specific game state is uniquely selected before the start. Thus, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the subsequent game feels monotonous. Further, when the privilege granting condition is established, the game state is shifted to another gaming state, so that at least a part of the privilege expected during the specific gaming state is not granted to the player, another privilege is given to the player. be able to. Therefore, the player's feeling of discouragement can be reduced as compared with the case where a part of the specific gaming state is simply lost.

<Feature 34>
In the gaming machine according to features 30 to 33,
When a game ball enters the game, a ball-entry unit (Shimodai winning device 433) to which a predetermined privilege is given to the player;
A state where it is easy to enter a game ball into the entrance part, and a state where a game ball cannot enter the entrance part from the entrance enable state, or a game ball cannot enter the entrance part. A landing state switching means (lower entry restriction solenoid 463) that generates a difficult entry state corresponding to a different state,
The specific game control means controls the pitch entry state switching means when the predetermined continuous game winning condition is established during the specific game state based on the establishment of the start condition, and sets the easy entry state in advance. A possible entry state generating means (special symbol related process S1217) for generating over a defined available entry period;
Fluctuation time selection means (special symbol variation start time setting process S1405) for selecting a variation display time to be executed before displaying information corresponding to the establishment of the state continuation winning condition,
The variation time selecting means determines the variation time of the unit game based on a selection condition of a plurality of types of variation times having different lengths of variation time selected according to the number of unit games executed in the specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by selection.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 34, it is possible to control the proportion of time during which a possible entry period occurs during the specific gaming state by controlling the variation time, and the game while simplifying the control of the specific gaming state. Can be diversified. Also, during a specific gaming state, only by setting a period in which the length of the varying time is different by, for example, continuously generating a unit game having a short variation time and a long entering period, the duration of the variation time is different. A privilege can be efficiently given to a player at a predetermined timing.

<Feature 40>
Determination means (winning determination processing S1403 of the main control board 920) for determining whether or not a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Identification information display means (decorative symbol display device 479) that displays a change when the start condition is satisfied, and displays information corresponding to the determination result of the determination means after the change display;
Information display control means (main control board 920 and sub-control board 940) for controlling the display content of the identification information display means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the specific game start condition is satisfied, the player is compared with the normal game state by a combination of a plurality of unit games executed based on the satisfaction of a plurality of start conditions. A gaming machine comprising specific gaming state control means (each process for controlling the probability changing gaming state of the main control board 920) for generating an advantageous specific gaming state (probability changing gaming state),
A holding means (a function for holding the unit game of the main control board 920) capable of holding the execution of the unit game based on the establishment of the other start condition established during the execution of the unit game based on the establishment of the one start condition;
The specific game state control means is for generating a plurality of types of specific game states with different grant timings for the player.
The information display control means is configured to provide information corresponding to the privilege grant time in the specific game state controlled by the specific game state control means before the start condition of the unit game in which the privilege grant is executed. First grant time display means for displaying on (the processing of S1908 and S1912 of the hold information output setting processing S1707),
In a mode different from the display by the first grant time display means during the period when the start condition of the unit game in which the grant of the privilege is executed is established and the execution of the unit game is put on hold by the hold means A gaming machine comprising: a second grant time display means (the process of S1910 of the hold information output setting process S1707) for displaying information corresponding to the grant time of the privilege.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game ball enters the start opening as a normal game, and when a big win is won by a lottery based on the entry, it becomes a special gaming state, and a large number of game balls can win a prize opening in a special gaming state The structure which becomes is known. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, after entering the special gaming state, the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit is higher than the normal gaming state, the gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter the starting port from the normal gaming state, etc. Is added to make the game more diverse.

  However, since it is determined whether or not a transition to an advantageous gaming state is made according to a lottery result performed by entering a game ball into the starting port, a game start condition for whether or not a transition to an advantageous gaming state is made If it is not established, the production corresponding to the lottery result can not be executed, and even if it has a holding function, there is a problem that it can not be obtained as a production for a game for which execution is put on hold. .

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 40, it is possible to execute a continuous game constituted by establishment of a plurality of start conditions as a specific gaming state by a plurality of types of patterns having different privilege grant times, and The grant time is displayed by the first grant time display means after the start condition of the unit game for which the grant of the privilege is executed, and is displayed by the second grant time display means even before the start condition is satisfied. The Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for granting the privilege from an early stage before the establishment of the start condition corresponding to the unit game at the granting time of the privilege, or gradually increase the expectation for granting the privilege. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an effect associated with a continuous game constituted by the establishment of a plurality of start conditions, such as executing a certain effect.

<Feature 41>
In the gaming machine according to feature 40,
The specific game state control means is a pattern storage means (main control board 920) for storing a plurality of control patterns having different setting conditions for the variation time as the content of the unit game executed when the start condition is satisfied. ROM)
A gaming machine, wherein the specific game state is generated by controlling the unit game with a control pattern corresponding to the number of executions of the unit game from the start to the end of the specific game state.

  According to the gaming machine described in feature 41, by applying a plurality of control patterns to each unit game, it is possible to control at least the variation time of the variation display in a specific gaming state constituted by a plurality of unit games. , By combining the production corresponding to the privilege grant time and the variation time, and making the variable display with a long variation time correspond to the privilege grant time, making the unit game that expects the privilege grant time easy to pay attention to the player Thus, it is possible to suitably execute an effect that suggests the grant time of the privilege.

<Feature 42>
In the gaming machine according to feature 40 or 41,
A unit game number storage unit for storing information corresponding to the number of executions of the unit game in the specific game state;
Based on the information stored in the unit game number storage unit, the execution time of the unit game when the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is satisfied while the execution of the unit game is held by the holding means. An execution time deriving means for deriving (the processes of S1805 to S1807 of the hold information output setting process S1707),
The second grant time display means displays information corresponding to the privilege grant time depending on whether or not the execution time of the unit game derived by the execution time derivation means corresponds to the privilege grant time. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 42, the execution time of the unit game in which the start condition is satisfied is derived based on the information corresponding to the number of executions of the unit game in the specific game state. For this reason, compared with the case where the number of executions of the unit game corresponding to the execution time of the unit game for which the start condition is satisfied is managed separately from the number of executions of the unit game in progress in the specific game state It is possible to reduce the storage area of the RAM used as the unit game number storage unit and to reduce the possibility of the synchronization of the update of both times being lost.

<Feature 43>
In the gaming machine according to any one of features 40 to 42,
The second grant time display means displays information corresponding to the bonus grant time before the execution of the specific game state is started (process of S1908 and S1912 in the hold information output setting process S1707). A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature 43, information corresponding to the content of the continuous game in the specific game state can be transmitted to the player or the manager of the game hall as necessary. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can diversify the gameability of continuous games and suppress fraud.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features 10 to 43 may be applied in combination with any one or more of the features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, a passage section for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in a gaming area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine, 400 ... Game board, 471 ... Special symbol display apparatus which concerns on 1st special symbol, 472 ... Special symbol display apparatus which concerns on 2nd special symbol, 479 ... Decoration symbol display apparatus, 920 ... Main control board, 940 ... Sub control board

Claims (2)

Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Determination information display means for displaying information corresponding to the determination result of the determination means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the specific game start condition is satisfied, the player is compared with the normal game state by a combination of a plurality of unit games executed based on the satisfaction of a plurality of start conditions. A gaming machine comprising specific gaming state control means for generating an advantageous specific gaming state,
The specific game state control means is for generating a plurality of types of specific game states in which at least one of the content of the privilege granted to the player and the grant time are different.
The determination means determines whether or not a specific game start condition set corresponding to a plurality of types of specific game states is satisfied,
The determination information display means displays information corresponding to a specific game state in which control is started by the specific game state control means in a unit game based on a start condition where the specific game start condition is established,
Before the specific gaming state is started, it is selected which of a plurality of types of specific gaming states is to be started, and information corresponding to the specific gaming state to be executed is displayed by the determination information display means. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.