JP2017060810A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having features on presentation means.SOLUTION: If first operation means 701 is operated, an operation corresponding display is displayed. The operation corresponding display is displayed corresponding to the operation of the first operation means in a state where the first operation means and second operation means 702 are allowed. The operation corresponding display is also displayed when the second operation means is operated in a second state. A first state is a state where a depressing operation to the second operation means is not allowed, and the second state is a state where the depressing operation to the second operation means is allowed. Even if the second operation means in the first state is performed a depressing operation with a same strength as the second operation means becomes a depressed state in the second state, the second operation means does not become a depressed state. It is so configured that, as the operation corresponding display, another image with a higher reliability than a certain image is more likely to be displayed, when the second operation means is operated in the second state than when the first operation means is operated in the first state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by pachinko machines, slot machines (pachislot machines), and enclosed game machines.

  Conventionally, some game machines such as pachinko machines have a production means (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the production means.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in the production means.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a game comprising display means, first operating means that can be pressed by the player, and second operating means that can be pressed by the player. The display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of types of display, and one type of the plurality of types of display is an operation response display, and only the first operation means is provided. The operation response display is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation means in a state where the operation is allowed (hereinafter referred to as “first state”). The first operating means is operated in a state where the operating means of both the first operating means and the second operating means are permitted (hereinafter referred to as “second state”). The operation response display is configured to be displayed in response to In the second state, the operation response display is displayed in response to the operation of the second operation means, and the first state is the second state. The pressing operation with respect to the operating means is not permitted, and the second state is a state in which the pressing operation with respect to the second operating means is allowed, and the second operation is performed in the second state. Even if the second operating means in the first state is pressed down with the same strength as that in which the means is pressed down, the second operating means is not in the pressed down state. The operation response is more effective when the second operation means is operated in the second state than when the first operation means is operated in the first state. An image as a display Also easy another image reliable appears, characterized in that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine having a feature in the production means.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is the 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the first sub control unit image processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is 2nd. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows the determination table for special judgment and the table for special figure determination memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) is for the judgment of success / failure used at the time of high probability An example of a table is shown, (b) shows an example of the success / failure determination table used at the low probability, and (c) shows an example of a special figure determination table. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation display time determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation display time determination table. (B) shows an example of the special figure 2 variation time determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice table 1 used for the notice lottery 1 memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. An example of the icon image displayed on the special figure 1 hold icon display area and the special figure 2 hold icon display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in (a). An image representing a “circle” that is a hold icon displayed at the time of the pre-reading notice of “no change” is shown, and (b) shows “保留” that is a hold icon that is displayed at the time of the pre-reading notice of “hold A”. (C) shows a character image representing “Yoshimune”, which is a hold icon displayed at the time of prefetching notice of “hold B”, and (d) shows “button hold → hold A”. An image representing a “button” initially displayed, which is a hold icon displayed at the time of the pre-reading notice, and a button operation (for example, pressing the chance button 136) while the “button” image is displayed, for example. Is a character image representing “爺” to be displayed on the screen, and (e) is an image representing a “button” that is displayed first, which is a hold icon displayed at the time of a pre-reading notice of “button hold → hold B”. For example, a character image representing “Yoshimune” displayed when a button operation (for example, pressing of the chance button 136) is performed while the “button” image is displayed. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch process, and is a figure which shows the process following FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a start winning sub-side pre-reading notice execution process executed at a timing at which a first special figure starting port 230 or a second special figure starting port 232 wins. It is a flowchart of the change start sub-side prefetch notice execution process executed at the timing when the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game is started. It is a figure which shows the 1st Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic plan view of a chance button unit, (b) is a schematic front view of a chance button unit. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the chance button unit 700, (a) is a figure explaining operation | movement in a 1st state, (b) demonstrates the 1st example of operation | movement in a 2nd state. (C) is a figure explaining the 2nd example of operation | movement in a 2nd state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic plan view of a chance button unit, (b) is a schematic front view of a chance button unit. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the chance button unit 1700, (a) is a figure explaining operation | movement in a 1st state, (b) is the 1st example of the 1st example of operation | movement in a 2nd state. (C) is a figure explaining 2nd operation | movement of the 1st example of operation | movement in a 2nd state, (d) is a figure of operation | movement in a 2nd state. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in a 1st state, (b) is It is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in a 1st state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of Fig.22 (a), (b) is FIG.22 (b). It is a front view of a chance button unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic sectional drawing of the chance button unit of Fig.23 (a), (b) is FIG.23 (b). It is a schematic sectional drawing of a chance button unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the 1st example of a 2nd state. (B) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the 1st example of a 2nd state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of Fig.25 (a), (b) is FIG.25 (b). It is a front view of a chance button unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic sectional drawing of the chance button unit of Fig.26 (a), (b) is FIG.26 (b). It is a schematic sectional drawing of a chance button unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the 2nd example of a 2nd state. (B) is a schematic sectional view showing a chance button unit after a chance button operation in the second example of the second state, and (c) is an operation of the surrounding area in the second example of the second state. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit after. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the 3rd example of a 2nd state. (B) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the 3rd example of a 2nd state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of Fig.29 (a), (b) is FIG.29 (b). It is a front view of a chance button unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the 4th example of a 2nd state. FIG. 7B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the fourth example of the second state. (A)-(o) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. (P)-(s) 'is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG. 32 (a)-(o). (P) "-(x)" is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG. 32 (a)-(o). (A)-(j) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. (H) '-(j)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.35 (g). (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, (a) '-(d)' is by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an effect. (A)-(e) '' is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. (A)-(k) is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. (L)-(u) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.39 (a)-(k). (L) '-(u)' is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.39 (a)-(k). (L) "-(v)" is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order, following FIG.39 (a)-(k). (T) ""-(A) "" is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order after FIG.42 (s) ''. (A)-(b) is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect by the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in order. It is a front view which shows the 4th Example of a structure of the chance button unit based on this invention, Comprising: (a)-(e) is an example which shows the order of the movement of each component when a chance button is pressed down. It is a front view which shows the 4th Example of a structure of the chance button unit which concerns on this invention, Comprising: (a)-(g) shows the order of the movement at the time of each component returning when releasing the pressed chance button. It is an example to show. It is a figure explaining an example of the slot machine which can apply the present invention.

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

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

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, as an external structure, an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is attached to the front side of the main body 104 via a hinge portion 112 so that the inside of the front frame door 106 is configured. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) (not shown) by the operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation A ball launching handle 134 for launching the game board 200 into the game area 124, a chance button 136 for changing the production mode of various production devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation, and the chance button 1 6 is a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) (not shown) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit. A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the back of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a position below the ball tank 150, A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a sphere falling through a communication hole formed at the bottom of the sphere tank 150 to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The tank rail 154 is also referred to as a twin rail, and is disposed so that, for example, at least a part of the first sub-board 160 overlaps in the front-rear direction. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a tank rail 154 that may give noise to the control board is arranged so as to overlap the first sub board 160 in order to save the arrangement area of the members. However, when the tank rail 154 has noise countermeasures, the pachinko machine 100 is not affected by the noise of the first sub-board 160 even if the tank rail 154 and the first sub-board 160 are overlapped. There are cases where it can be reduced. Since the tank rail 154 is provided with noise countermeasures, the side surface of the tank rail 154 can be formed of an insulating transparent member. Thereby, when the tank rail 154 is installed in the pachinko machine 100, the flow of the game ball on the tank rail 154 is visually confirmed through the side surface of the tank rail 154 located on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. You may be able to.

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

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout control unit (payout board 170). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor is discharged from a discharge port 152a of the payout device 152, passes through a payout passage unit 300 and a discharge port unit 400, which will be described later, and a payout passage 121 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is configured to reach the upper plate 126 from (see FIG. 1), and with this configuration, the pachinko machine 100 pays out a ball to the player.

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

  For example, a volume adjustment switch 192 for adjusting the volume of the speaker 120 is provided on the upper left in the drawing of the second sub board case 166 that houses the second sub board 164. The volume adjustment switch 192 is constituted by a rotary switch, for example.

  The pachinko machine 100 has a relay board 196 on the right side of the ball tank 150 and above the tank rail 154 when viewed from the back side. The relay board 196 is used for electrical connection between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer. Since it is not necessary to change the wiring between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer when the gaming board 200 is exchanged, the gaming board 200 is exchanged while the main body 104 and the hall computer are connected via the relay board 196. The However, depending on the model, it is necessary to change the type of signal transmitted from the pachinko machine 100 to the hall computer. You may be comprised so that the connection condition of can be grasped | ascertained.

  Similarly, it is preferable that the main body 104 be provided with another configuration (for example, a power cord (not shown)) that needs to be connected to the outside.

  The pachinko machine 100 has a power connector 191 on the right side of the relay board 196 when viewed from the back side. A power cord (not shown) is connected to the power connector 191.

  When changing the model of the pachinko machine 100, the game board 200 is replaced. At this time, the main board 156, the first sub board 160, and the second sub control unit 500 may also be replaced. The board 156, the first sub board 160, and the second sub control unit 500 may be provided in the game board 200.

  Further, even when the model of the pachinko machine 100 is changed, the main body 104 may be used as it is without being replaced. At this time, the payout board 170, the launch board 174, and the power supply board 182 also need to be replaced. In some cases, the payout substrate 170, the launch substrate 174, and the power supply substrate 182 may be provided on the main body 104.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. In this effect device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 (liquid crystal display device 208) is disposed substantially at the center, and an effect movable body 224 is disposed above the decorative symbol display device 208.

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

  In the upper right part of the game board 200, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, A second special symbol holding lamp 220 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol is provided as the fourth decorative symbol after the decorative symbol displayed in each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. This 4th symbol is provided with a 4th symbol 219 for the special figure 1 for the special figure 1 and a 4th symbol 221 for the special figure 2 for the special figure 2, and an effect display area 208d (for example, Display at the bottom. The 4th symbol displays change / stop, for example, black indicates a stop display and gray indicates a change display.

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

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

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are arranged around the rendering device 206. Has been established.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning.

  The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts the general variable game by the general map display device 210.

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

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in this embodiment, only one is provided on the right side of the game board 200. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a blade 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, one is provided below the center of the game board 200 and one below the right. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 are hit by winning the special figure variable game. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable prize opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out-port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any winning opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

  The parts that can be contacted by the game balls such as the hitting ball direction changing member 236 and the game nails 238 are game parts that can be placed in the game area and can be contacted by the game balls that have been launched.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The rendering device 206 is driven and controlled by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

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

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball rided by the game nail 238 of the game board 200, and the like. On the stage 244 that is a rolling region, a game ball that has entered the receiving hole 244b is released from the discharge hole 244a that is a discharge unit, and the released ball is likely to enter the first special figure starting port 230. ing.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 moves up and down in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by a motor (not shown) so as to limit the visible area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The shielding device 246 includes left doors 246a and 246b and right doors 246c and 246d, and is disposed on the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 208. At the upper part of the left door 246a and the right door 246c, there is a moving mechanism (not shown) that can move the left door 246a and the right door 246c in the left-right direction.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the payout of game balls, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 retention lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222) And the like, and a variety of solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the special figure 2 starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A driving circuit 334 is connected.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is a one-way communication. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. Note that the pachinko machine 100 is not limited to one-way communication from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and bidirectionally transmits signals such as commands between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400. You may be comprised so that transmission is possible.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, and a chance button detection for detecting the pressing of each button provided in the chance button 136 and the setting operation unit 139. Based on signals from the sensor 426, a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from the shielding device sensor 430 and the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, and signals from the CPU 404. Read image data stored in ROM 406 And generating a display image by using the work area of VRAM436 Te and displays images on the decorative pattern display device 208 VDP434 (Video Display Processor), it is connected to. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

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

  The basic circuit 502 also includes a ROM 506 storing control programs and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like, and drive control for the effect movable body 224. Control of drive circuit 516, effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of effect movable body 224, sensor circuit 518 that outputs a detection signal from effect movable body sensor 424 to basic circuit 502, and control of game board lamp 532 A game board lamp driving circuit 530 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, a game board lamp driving circuit 530, and a game table frame lamp driving circuit. A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication with the 540 is connected.

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

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

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

  Next, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present embodiment) elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, When the variation time determined before the start of the variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special illustration 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation display in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation display. As will be described later, the symbol variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state. In the case of “special drawing E” and “special drawing F”, when the state of the normal figure when the big hit is the normal figure high probability state, the game state of the normal figure after the big hit is the normal figure high probability state. Thus, it is configured so that the electric support state does not end due to the big hit.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small bonus symbol, both of which are the symbols that are in the gaming state when the small hit is made. For example, if the gaming state at the time of small hit is the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state will be entered after the small hit and the gaming state at the time of small hit will be If it is in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state is obtained even after the end of the small hit. The small hits here indicate almost the same attacker behavior as the big hits without 2R electric support. That is, the “special drawing G” and the “special drawing H” are in the same state as the “special drawing E” and the “special drawing F”, and the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are also set in the same manner. It is possible to expect the gaming state of the special figure to shift with a high probability.

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

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

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”. In the following drawings, “decorative display of decorative design” may be indicated by an arrow, but actually the decorative design to be displayed may be switched in this way.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− (Decoration 1 -decoration 1 "," decoration 2 -decoration 2 -decoration 2 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

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

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step 10101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step 10103 following step 10101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step 10105 following step 10103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been shut off), the process returns to Step 10103. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected that the power supply has been cut off), the step is performed. Proceed to 10107. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step 10103, and step 10105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step 10107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step 10109 following step 10107, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption). If the state before power interruption does not return (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of setting to an initial state, the process proceeds to an initialization process (step 10113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a game store clerk or the like operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there has been an operation). It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step 10111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step 10113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step 10113.

  In step 10111, a power recovery process is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step 10115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step 10111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step 10233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step 10113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step 10113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Like the power recovery command, in step 10233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, the first command is returned. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step 10115 next to step 10113, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a random number value for determining a special figure for winning time used for a lottery to determine a stop symbol in special figure variable games is generated. The initial value generating random number counter for generating the initial value of the winning special figure determining random number counter (hereinafter referred to as “initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter”). ). Also, an initial value generation random number counter for generating an initial value of a universal winning random number counter for generating a normal winning random number for use in determining whether or not a normal floating game is successful (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding to the normal winning random counter”). "Initial value generation random number counter"). For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the random number value for determining the special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, the value is stored from the initial value generating random number counter storage area corresponding to the random number counter for determining the special figure for winning hour provided in the RAM 308. Acquire, add 1 to the acquired value, and store in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the usual winning random number counter is updated in the same manner. Note that the initial value generating random number counters corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the common winning random number counter are also updated in step 10207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step 10115 except during the timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 10201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step 10203 subsequent to step 10201, the WDT is set so that the WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (so as not to detect processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step 10205 following step 10203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step 10205, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each of the storage areas of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step 10205, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed through the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step 10205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step 10207 following step 10205 and step 10209 next thereto, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process in step 10207, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter and the universal winning random number counter respectively performed in step 10115 is updated. In the basic random number update process of step 10209, the special symbol determining random number counter for winning hour and the normal winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as random numbers for determining a special figure for hitting is 0 to 99, a random number counter for determining a special figure for hitting provided in the RAM 308 to generate a random number for determining a special figure for winning at the time Is obtained, and 1 is added to the obtained value, which is then stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit special figure. At this time, if the result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter for determining a hit time special figure. In addition, when it is determined as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter makes a round, the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the winning special figure determining random number counter Is set in the random counter for determining the special figure for winning hour. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for hitting special figure determination that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for determining the winning hour figure, and The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to set the figure-determining random number counter and to determine that the winning-time special figure determining random number counter has made one round next. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the winning special figure determining random number counter has made one round next, an initial value for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round A storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The hit special figure determining random number counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2 or the same. The counter may be used.

  In step 10211 next to step 10209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the special figure timer number determination random number counter for generating the special figure timer number determination random number value for determining the symbol variation time in the special figure variation game is updated. In addition, a random number counter for determining a general timer number for generating a random number value for determining a general timer number for determining a symbol variation time in the general variable game is updated.

  In step 10213 following step 10211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step 10215 subsequent to step 10213, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step 10217 following step 10215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step 10205.

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

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

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

  In step 10219 following step 10217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step 10221 next to step 10219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

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

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

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

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), in the setting area of the RAM 308, the normal state is not operating is set. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure hit flag is turned off as will be described later. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step 10223.

  In step 10223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a winning determination is made and the winning combination is made, ON is set to the common winning flag provided in the RAM 308. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step 10224 following step 10223, special figure prefetching processing is performed. In the special figure pre-reading process, when there is a prize at the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, the starting information related to the holding increased due to the winning is pre-read, and the special symbol variable game stop pattern is specially designated. Pre-judgment is made prior to the success / failure judgment in the related lottery process.

  The special figure prefetching process in step 10224 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure prefetching process, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure prefetching process and showing the process following FIG.

  In step 11101 of FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether or not the current control state is in electric support. (Step 11103), and if it is determined that there has been a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 (step 11103: Yes), the winning determination random number value and the special figure for the winning hour related to the winning special figure 2 starting information Prior to the determination of whether or not the random number value for determination is pre-determined and whether or not the lottery processing is related to the special figure 2 (step 10229 in FIG. 7), the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pre-fetched random number value for hit determination, and FIG. Alternatively, by using the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10B, it is determined in advance whether or not the success / failure determination is a big hit (step 11105). es) Proceed to step 11107, if it is a small hit (step 11105: No, step 11111: Yes), proceed to step 11113, and if it is not a big hit or small hit (step 11105: No, step 11111: No), proceed to step 11115. .

  Next, in step 11107, step 11113, and step 11115, the pre-read special figure determining random number value and the special figure determining table shown in FIG. 10C are used to stop display after the special figure 2 variable game. Pre-determine the symbol (stop symbol).

  Next, in step 11109, the variation time of the special figure variable game is determined using the stop symbol determined in advance, the random number value for determining the special figure timer number, and the special figure 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. (Special figure timer number) is determined in advance. Next, the pre-determination result (presence / absence determination result, stop symbol, special figure timer number) obtained by the pre-determination is stored in a special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit (not shown) provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. To do. The main control unit 300 stores the pre-determined special figure 2 variable game stop symbol and special figure timer number as the special figure 2 prefetching result in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit. Yes. In the present embodiment, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit can store, for example, up to four special figure 2 prefetch results.

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

  If it is determined in step 11101 in FIG. 14 that the current control state is not in electric support (step 11101: Yes), the process proceeds to FIG. 15, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 (step 11101). 11117), when it is determined that a winning is made to the special figure 1 starting port 230 (step 11117: Yes), the random number value for hit determination and the random number value for determining the special figure for winning hour are prefetched according to the winning special figure 1 starting information. Prior to the success / failure determination in the special figure 1 related lottery process (step 10231 in FIG. 7), the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pre-fetched random number for hit determination, and FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b). Is used to determine whether or not the hit determination is a big hit (step 11119), and if it is a big win (step 11119: Yes) Proceeds to step 11121, if Koatari (step 11119: No, step 11125: Yes) the process proceeds to step 11127, neither a Koatari be big hit proceeds to step 11129 (step 11119: No: No, step 11125).

  Next, in step 11121, step 11127, and step 11129, stop-display is performed after the special figure 1 variable game, using the pre-read random number for special figure determination for hit and the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c). Pre-determine the symbol (stop symbol).

  Next, in step 11123, the variation time of the special figure variable game using the stop symbol determined in advance, the random number for determining the special figure timer number, and the special figure 1 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. (Special figure timer number) is determined in advance. Next, the predetermination result (presence / absence determination result, stop symbol, special figure timer number) obtained by the predetermination is stored in a special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit (not shown) provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. To do. The main control unit 300 stores the pre-determined special figure 1 variable game stop symbol and special figure timer number as a special figure 1 prefetch result in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. Yes. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit can store, for example, up to four special figure 1 prefetch results.

  The RAM 308 is provided with a special figure 1 prefetch number storage area for storing the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit as the special figure 1 prefetch number. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, the main control unit 300 writes new special figure 1 prefetch result information in the next rank after the special figure 1 prefetch result information of the lowest rank (last). In the present embodiment, the prefetch process is performed for the increment of the hold, but the special figure prefetch process may be performed for all the hold each time.

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

  In this special figure prefetching process, commands based on the result of the special figure prefetching process (for example, a prefetching result information command and a prefetching notice command) are set in the transmission information storage area.

  Next, returning to the description of FIG. 7, the special figure state update process for each of the special figures 1 and 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 state update process) Perform (step 10225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed according to the special figure 2 state.

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

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I is turned on and the special figure J is turned on when the special flag I is turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the second off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, in the command setting transmission process (step 10233), predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is in the normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The game state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric chew extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step 10233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step 10227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step 10227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step 10225 and step 10227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step 10229), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process). (Step 10231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229), a special figure 2 random value set is obtained from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. With reference to the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) or FIG. 10 (b) with respect to the random number value for hit determination in the set of special figure 2 random values, the big hit or the small hit is determined. Or whether it is off. Next, when the determination result is a big hit or a small hit, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure determination random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area obtained as shown in FIG. With reference to the figure determination table, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the variation display of the special diagram 2 is determined. Although details will be described later, if the result of the determination is wrong, a random symbol value for determining a missing symbol is obtained separately, and the random symbol value is referred to the special symbol determining table shown in FIG. To decide.

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

The special drawing 1 related lottery process (step 10231) is also the same as the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229), and a description thereof will be omitted.
In step 10233 following step 10231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, prefetch result information command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type of command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

  In addition, in the prefetch result information command, prefetch result information (prefetched stop symbol information) stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the command data and the prefetched stop symbol correspond to the number of holds. Information indicating whether or not the information is on hold. The prefetch result information and the hold number information in the prefetch result information command may include only an increment, or may include prefetch result information and hold number information for all holds.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the number of the special figure timer selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In this step 10233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increasing process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step 10235 following step 10233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step 10237 following step 10235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 10205 are read out, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Also, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step 10219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step 10239 following step 10237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step 10243. If the low voltage signal is off (when power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step 10241. In step 10241, timer interruption end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 10201 is set in each original register, the interrupt permission is set, and the like. Thereafter, the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step 10243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step 10301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step 10301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step 10303 following step 10301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 10305. . In step 10305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 10307 following step 10305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step 10309 subsequent to step 10307, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 10307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and if the effect data needs to be updated, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step 10311 subsequent to step 10309, when the press of the chance button is detected, the effect data updated in step 10309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step 10313 following step 10311, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step 10309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step 10315 following step 10313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step 10317 following step 10315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step 10319 following step 10317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read out in step 10309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step 10321 next to step 10319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step 10309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step 10303. .

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 10401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step 10501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 10303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step 10303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 10503 following step 10501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step 10321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of random numbers for other effects, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step 10313 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step 10601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step 10603 following step 10601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step 10605. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step 10605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in Step 10601, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) are indicated to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step 10607 following step 10605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step 10609 following step 10607, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step 10611; Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step 10611, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

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

  First, in step 10701 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step 10701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step 10703 following step 10701, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 10705. . In Step 10705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 10707 following step 10705, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step 10709 after step 10707, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step 10707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In Step 10711 following Step 10709, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step 10713 following step 10711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the processing returns to step 10703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step 10801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step 10901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step 10703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step 10703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step 10903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, a special figure variable game or the like in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the success / failure determination table used in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The data table shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are the determination processing of special figure 2 or special figure 1 in the special figure 2 or special figure 1 lottery process (steps 10229 and 10231) of the main control unit timer interruption process. An example of the use determination table used is shown. FIG. 10A shows a table used during the special figure high probability, and FIG. 10B shows a table used during the special figure low probability.

  In the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, items of “special figure probability” in the first column from the left, “random number range” in the second column, and “result of success / failure” in the third column It consists of

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

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

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

  FIG. 10C shows a special figure determination table used to determine a symbol to be stopped and displayed after the end of symbol variation. The special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c) is configured with items of “result / no-go determination result”, “symbol random number range”, and “stop symbol” from the left column. The “win / fail judgment result” in the left column is divided into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of line”. “Big hit” indicates a case where it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the hit determination using the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10A or FIG. As a result of the success / failure determination using the determination table, it shows a case where it is determined as “small hit”, and “out” indicates a case where it is determined as “out of” as a result of the determination of success / failure using the special figure determination table. Show.

  The item “design random number range” in the middle column of the table shown in FIG. 10C is a numerical value of a random number to be compared with the acquired random number value for determining the hit special figure 1 or special figure 2 or the random number value for determining the off symbol. The range is shown. The “design random number range” corresponds to the item “big hit” in the left column “result determination result”, the numerical value 0-49, the numerical value 50-69, the numerical value 70-77, the numerical value 78-83, the numerical value 84-91 and It is divided into six values of 92 to 99, and is divided into two values of 0 to 49 and 50 to 99 corresponding to “small hit”, and values of 0 to 49 and values corresponding to “out” It is divided into two of 50-99.

  The item “stop symbol” in the right column of the table shown in FIG. 10C represents a stop symbol in the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game. The “stop symbol” corresponds to “special symbol A” corresponding to the value “0” to “49” and “special symbol B” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 69, and “special symbol B” corresponding to the numerical value 70 to 77. "Special figure C", "Special figure D" corresponding to numerical values 78-83, "Special figure E" corresponding to numerical values 84-91, and "Special figure F" corresponding to numerical values 92-99 Each design aspect is assigned. In addition, the “stop symbol” has “stop symbol” and the symbol random number range is “Special Figure G” corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 49, and “Special Figure H” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 99. Each is assigned. Furthermore, the “stop symbol” has “stop” and the stop symbol form of “special symbol I” corresponding to the numerical value 0 to 49 and “special symbol J” corresponding to the numerical value 50 to 99, respectively. Assigned.

  As described above, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is configured to display the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure when the determination result based on the ball entering the special figure 1 starting opening 230 or the special figure 2 starting opening 232 is a big hit. 2 Refer to the special figure determination table for the obtained random number value for determining the special figure for winning hour to determine which stop symbols of "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F" are to be stopped and displayed on the display device 214. And decide.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 when the determination result based on the ball entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232 is a small hit. Refer to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random number value for determining the special figure for winning hour to determine which stop symbol mode of "special figure G" or "special figure H" is to be stopped and displayed on the display device 214. To decide.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 displays the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device when the determination result based on winning in the special figure 1 start port 230 or the special figure 2 start port 232 is out of place. It is determined with reference to the special figure determination table with respect to the acquired random symbol value for determining whether to stop and display any of the special symbol patterns of “Special Figure I” and “Special Figure J”. Note that the random symbol value for losing symbol determination is acquired from the random symbol counter for losing symbol determination provided in the RAM 308 when determining the symbol for stopping detachment.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a special figure fluctuation display time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation game.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of the special figure 1 variable display time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation display in the special figure 1 variable game. The special figure 1 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 1 related lottery process (step 10231) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 11A is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the special figure 1 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “table”, “random number selection range”, “variable time” and “decorative symbol display device” from the left column. It is composed of five items of “effect mode”.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined using the special symbol determination table of FIG. 10C, and is “special symbol A / special symbol B”, “special symbol C to special symbol H”. ”And two types of“ special map I / special map J ”. The “table” is divided into four “1” to “4” corresponding to the “stop symbols” divided into four. Table “1” corresponds to “Special Figure A / Special Figure B” of “Stop Symbol”, and Table “2” corresponds to “Special Figure C to Special Figure H”. The “table” selected when “stop symbol” is “special chart A / special chart B” indicates whether or not the gaming state at the time of determining the variation time is in the electric support state (presence of electric support) and the special chart 1 Regardless of the number of floating games held, the table “1” is common. In addition, the “table” selected when the “stop symbol” is “special chart C to special chart H” is a table regardless of the presence / absence of electric support at the time of variable time determination and the number of special figure variable game suspensions. “2” is common.

  When the “stop symbol” is “special diagram I / special diagram J”, the table “3” or the table “4” is selected depending on the presence / absence of the electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspensions of the special diagram 1 variable game. It is to be selected. If the special symbol I or J is determined as the stop symbol, there is no electric support and the number of special figure 1 variable games held is 3, the table “3” is selected and there is no electric support and the hold When the number is 0 to 2 or when there is electric support and the number of reservations is 0 to 3, the table “4” is selected.

  “Random number selection range” on the right side of the “table” in the figure indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired special figure timer number determination random number value. The random number value for determining the special figure timer number is acquired, for example, at the same time as the start information acquisition in FIG. It has become. In the table “1”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the table “2”, the “random number selection range” is not classified by numerical values. In the table “3”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 65000, a numerical value 65001 to 65400, a numerical value 65401 to 65500, and a numerical value 65501 to 65535. In the table “4”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

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

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

  FIG. 11B shows an example of a special figure 2 variable display time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation display in the special figure 2 variable game. The special figure 2 variable display time determination table is used in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step 10229) of the main control unit timer interruption process. The data table shown in FIG. 11B is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the special figure 2 variable display time determination table includes “stop symbol”, “table”, “random number selection range”, “variable time” and “decorative symbol display device” from the left column. It is composed of five items of “effect mode”.

  The “stop symbol” in the left column is a stop symbol determined using the special symbol determination table of FIG. 10C, and is “special symbol A / special symbol B”, “special symbol C to special symbol H”. ”And three types of“ special map I / special map J ”. The “table” is divided into five “5” to “9” corresponding to the “stop symbols” divided into five. The numbers of “table” in the special figure 2 variable display time determination table are serial numbers from the “table” number in the special figure 1 variable display time determination table. The table “5” corresponds to “Special Figure A / Special Figure B” of “Stop Symbol”, and the table “6” corresponds to “Special Figure C to Special Figure H”. The “table” selected when “stop symbol” is “special chart A / special chart B” is the table “5” regardless of the presence / absence of electric support at the time of variable time determination and the number of special figure 2 variable games held. Is common. Further, the “table” selected when the “stop symbol” is “special chart C to special chart H” is a table regardless of the presence / absence of electric support at the time of determining the variation time and the number of suspension of the special diagram 2 variable game. “6” is common.

  When “Stop Symbol” is “Special Figure I / Special Figure J”, any of the tables “7” to “9” is selected according to the presence / absence of electric support at the time of variable time determination and the number of special figure 2 variable games held. Is to be selected. If the special symbol I or special symbol J is decided as the stop symbol, and there is electric support and the number of special figure 2 variable games is 1 to 3, the table “7” is selected and electric support is available. When the number of reservations is 0, the table “8” is selected, and when there is no electric support and the number of reservations is 0 to 3, the table “9” is selected.

  “Random number selection range” on the right side of the “table” in the figure indicates a numerical range (0 to 65535) of random numbers to be compared with the acquired special figure timer number determination random number value. The random number value for determining the special figure timer number is acquired at the same time as the start information acquisition of the special figure 2, for example, stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and read out from the predetermined storage area at the time of determining the special figure 2 variable display time. It has become. In the table “5”, the “random number selection range” is divided into three values of a numerical value 0 to 1000, a numerical value 1001 to 20000, and a numerical value 20001 to 65535. In the tables “6” to “8”, the “random number selection range” is not classified by numerical values. In the table “9”, the “random number selection range” is divided into four values of a numerical value 0 to 50000, a numerical value 50001 to 60000, a numerical value 60001 to 65000, and a numerical value 65001 to 65535.

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

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “variable time” diagram indicates the effect mode of the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the combination of the “stop symbol” and the selected “variable time”. Yes. The “design pattern on the decorative design display device” is “super-reach” in which “stop symbol” is “special diagram A / special map B”, “normal reach” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 15000 ms, and “fluctuation time of 45,000 ms”. "Per A" and "per super reach B" are assigned to correspond to a fluctuation time of 65000 ms. In addition, in the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “stop symbol” is assigned as “special symbol C to special symbol H” and “chance eyes are completely turned off” corresponding to the variation time of 12000 ms. In addition, the “appearance mode on the decorative symbol display device” corresponds to “stop symbol” corresponding to “special diagram I / special diagram J”, corresponding to a fluctuation time of 1500 ms, “super shortening” and a fluctuation time of 8000 ms. “Out of reach”, “normal reach out” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms, “super reach A out” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 40000 ms, and “super reach B out of correspondence” corresponding to a fluctuation time of 60000 ms are assigned.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the pending change advance notice lottery table 1 used in the pending change lottery process (step 11205 in FIG. 16) in the start winning sub-side prefetch notice execution process (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16). ing.

  The hold change notice lottery table 1 is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400, for example. The pending change advance notice lottery table 1 is used to determine whether or not to perform a prefetch notice effect by the decorative symbol display device 208. The pre-reading notice means a notice of whether or not the special figure variable game is pending. The pending change notice lottery table 1 is used in common in FIG. 1 and FIG. Here, as an example, icons to be displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area and the special figure 2 hold icon display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 are determined.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of icon images displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area and the special figure 2 hold icon display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. 13A shows an image representing a “circle” that is a hold icon displayed at the time of a pre-reading notice of “no change”, and FIG. FIG. 13C shows a character image representing “Yoshimune”, which is a holding icon displayed at the time of pre-reading notice of “holding B”. 13 (d) shows an image representing a “button” initially displayed, which is a hold icon displayed at the time of a pre-reading notice of “button hold → hold A”, and, for example, a button operation ( For example, a character image representing “爺” displayed when the chance button 136 is pressed) is shown, and FIG. 13E shows a hold icon displayed at the time of a pre-reading notice of “button hold → hold B”. First displayed That shows an image representing a "button", for example, a character image representing the "Yosso" to be displayed when the button operation (e.g. depression chance button 136) while displaying a "button" image.

  12, the change change notice lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 12 includes “change time”, “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”, “no change”, “hold A”, “button hold → hold A”, “ It is divided into six types: “hold B”, “button hold → hold B”, and “movable body”. "Variation time" is "variation time" determined using the special figure 1 or special figure 2 fluctuation display time determination table shown in FIG. 11, and is a command in the main controller timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the transmission setting process (step 10233), the fluctuation time transmitted as a special figure timer number from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 is shown. The “variation time” is divided into six “10000 ms”, “40000 ms”, “60000 ms”, “15000 ms”, “45000 ms”, and “65000 ms”.

  The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” on the right side of the “variable time” diagram indicates the effect mode of the special figure variable game. The “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” is an association between “variation time” in the special figure 1 or special symbol 2 variable display time determination table shown in FIG. 11 and “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device”. Corresponding to “variation time” so as to be the same. “10000 ms” is “Normal Reach Loss”, “40000 ms” is “Super Reach A Loss”, “60000 ms” is “Super Reach B Loss”, “15000 ms” is “Normal Reach”, and “45000 ms” is “Super Reach”. “Reach A” and “65000 ms” “Super Reach B”.

  “No change” on the right side of the “effect mode on the decorative symbol display device” indicates that the “normal hold” icon in FIG. 13A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and on the right side thereof. “Hold A” indicates that the “Hold A” icon of FIG. 13B is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and “button hold → hold A” on the right side of the “hold A” is “ The button “pending ⇒ hold A” icon is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and “hold B” on the right side of the button displays the “hold B” icon in FIG. 13C on the decorative symbol display device 208. “Button hold → hold B” on the right side indicates that the “button hold → hold B” icon in FIG. 13E is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and “movable on the right side” “Body” indicates that the shielding device 246 is operated, for example. . “No change”, “hold A”, “button hold → hold A”, “hold B”, “button hold → hold B”, and “movable body” are determined from the random number counter for holding change notice lottery provided in the RAM 408. Each is divided into a numerical range (0 to 99) of random numbers to be compared with the obtained random number for pending change notice lottery, and is divided into 6 corresponding to “variation time”.

  When the “variation time” is “10000 ms”, a numerical value range of 0 to 89 is assigned to “no change” and a numerical value of 90 to 97 is assigned to “holding A” as a random number numerical range to be compared with the random number value for holding change notice lottery Is assigned, numerical values 98 to 99 are assigned to “button hold → hold A”, and values are not assigned to “hold B”, “button hold → hold B”, and “movable body”. In FIG. 12, the fact that no numerical value is assigned is represented by “−”. When “Fluctuation time” is “40000 ms”, numerical values 0 to 39 are assigned to “no change”, numerical values 40 to 59 are assigned to “hold A”, and “button hold → hold A”. Are assigned numerical values 60-69, "hold B" is assigned numerical values 80-89, "button hold-> hold B" is assigned numerical values 90-95, and "movable body" is assigned numerical values 96-99. ing. When the “variation time” is “60000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 29 are assigned to “no change”, the numerical values 30 to 59 are assigned to “hold A”, and “button hold → hold A”. Is assigned numerical values 60-79, "hold B" is assigned numerical values 80-84, "button hold-> hold B" is assigned numerical values 85-89, and "movable body" is assigned numerical values 90-99. ing. When the “variation time” is “15000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 69 are assigned to “no change”, the numerical values 70 to 79 are assigned to “hold A”, and “button hold → hold A”. Are assigned numerical values 80-95, numerical values 96-97 are assigned to “hold B”, numerical values 98-99 are assigned to “movable body”, and numerical values are not assigned to “button hold → hold B”. When the “variation time” is “45000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 29 are assigned to “no change”, the numerical values 30 to 39 are assigned to “hold A”, and “button hold → hold A”. 40 to 69 are assigned, 70 to 79 are assigned to “hold B”, 80 to 85 are assigned to “button hold → hold B”, and 86 to 99 are assigned to “movable body”. ing. When the “variable time” is “65000 ms”, the numerical value ranges from 0 to 19 are assigned to “no change”, the numerical values 20 to 29 are assigned to “hold A”, and “button hold → hold A”. Are assigned numerical values 30-44, “hold B” is assigned numerical values 45-59, “button hold → hold B” is assigned numerical values 60-79, and “movable body” is assigned numerical values 80-99. ing.

  In “button hold → hold A” or “button hold → hold B”, for example, it is operated by a player during a period of receiving a button operation (for example, pressing of the chance button 136) (for example, during symbol fluctuation). The display changes from “button hold” to “hold A” or “button hold” to “hold B”. When the player does not operate, the display of the “button hold” image is continued until the change of the hold is started.

  Note that even if the player does not operate the button, the same hold image as when the button hold is operated may be displayed (for example, after the button hold change starts (or at the same time as the start) The hold image that was scheduled to change depending on the user's operation may be displayed.

  Note that the button operation may not be accepted while the symbol is stopped.

  In addition, when the reception period of the player operation of the button hold and other button effects (for example, an effect in which Yoshimune in FIGS. 32 (c) to 32 (f) has a placard) overlaps, The presentation may be prioritized (that is, the button hold may not change the hold image even if there is a player operation). Moreover, the reverse may be sufficient, player operation may be received about both productions, and player operation may not be accepted about both productions. In addition, when three or more effects are overlapped, only one of the plurality of overlapping effects may accept a player operation, and at least one of the plurality of overlapping effects is The player operation may be accepted, or all the player operations among the plurality of duplicated effects may be accepted, and only one of the plurality of duplicated effects is performed by the player operation. It may be unacceptable, at least one of a plurality of overlapping effects may not accept a player operation, and will not accept all player operations of a plurality of overlapping effects It may be a thing.

  In addition, when the pre-read button effect (for example, button hold) and the change button effect (for example, the placard of FIG. 32 (c) to FIG. 32 (f), the change icon, etc.) overlap, the change button effect of the change. May be given priority. Moreover, the reverse may be sufficient, you may accept about both productions and you may make it not accept about both productions.

  When a plurality of pre-read button effects are displayed (for example, a plurality of button holds), the player's operation may be preferentially received for the button hold that is consumed first. Moreover, you may make it accept preferentially about the button hold | maintenance digested later, and may not accept about both productions. When a plurality of pre-read button effects are performed for the same hold (for example, button hold and “pre-read button effect different from button hold”), one (for example, button hold) may be preferentially performed. The other (“prefetch button effect different from button hold”) may be preferentially performed, both may be performed, or both may not be performed. The description of the case where a plurality of pre-read button effects are displayed is not limited to the case where a plurality of pre-read button effects are displayed. May be read in the same way as “when a plurality of button effects of the change are displayed”, and similarly when a plurality of button effects of the change are displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the start winning time sub-side pre-reading notice execution process executed at the timing of winning the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232. This start side winning side sub-prefetching notice execution process is executed, for example, in the effect control process (step 10309 in FIG. 8) of the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step 11201, the state of the pre-reading execution flag is determined. If the pre-reading execution flag is not off (step 11201: No), the process proceeds to step 11213. If the pre-reading execution flag is off (step 11201: Yes), the variation time lottery in step 11109 or 11123 of this special figure prefetch process is in the “variation time” of the pending change notice lottery table 1 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step 11203).

  In step 11203, if the current variation time is not in the “variation time” of the pending change notice lottery table 1 in FIG. 12 (step 11203: No), the processing proceeds to step 11213. If the current variation time is in the “variation time” of the pending change advance notice lottery table 1 in FIG. 12 (step 11203: Yes), the pending change lottery process using the aforementioned pending change advance notice lottery table 1 in FIG. Is executed (step 11205).

  If the result of the lottery process in step 11205 is not a win (in the case of “no change” in FIG. 12) (step 11207: No), the process proceeds to step 11213. If the result of the lottery process in step 11205 is a win (in the case other than “no change” in FIG. 12) (step 11207: Yes), the number of pre-reading notices is set (step 11209) and the pre-reading execution flag is turned on. (Step 11211). In step 11213, a hold command is output and the process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the change start sub-side prefetch notice execution process executed at the timing when the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game is started. This change-side sub-side prefetching notice execution process is executed, for example, in the effect control process (step 10309 in FIG. 8) of the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step 11301, the state of the pre-reading execution flag is determined. If the pre-reading execution flag is not on (step 11301: No), the process proceeds to step 11308. If the pre-reading execution flag is on (step 11301: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the number of pre-reading notice executions (step 11303), and it is determined whether the number of pre-reading notice executions as a result of 1 subtraction is 0 (step 11305). .

  In step 11305, if the number of pre-reading notice executions is not 0 (step 11305: No), the process proceeds to step 11308. If the pre-reading notice execution count is 0 (step 11305: Yes), the pre-reading execution flag is turned off (step 11307).

  In step 11308, a normal notice lottery process is executed, and in step 11309, a normal notice command is output and the process ends.

<Configuration of chance button unit>
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18A and 18B are views showing a first embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which FIG. 18A is a schematic plan view of the chance button unit, and FIG. 18B is a schematic front view of the chance button unit. FIG.

  The chance button unit 700 is, for example, a unit that includes a button that plays the same role as the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1. In the first embodiment, the chance button unit 700 includes two buttons, a chance button 701 and a chance button 702. . Each of the chance button 701 and the chance button 702 can be pressed by the player, and the pachinko machine 100 has means for receiving the respective pressing operations. The chance button unit 700 is, for example, a production means.

  The chance button 701 is, for example, a first operation means, and the chance button 702 is, for example, a second operation means.

  The pressing surface of the chance button 701 is, for example, a first area, the pressing surface of the chance button 701 is, for example, a third area, the pressing surface of the chance button 702 is, for example, a second area, and the chance button 702 The pressing surface is, for example, the fourth area.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the chance button unit 700 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the chance button unit 700, (a) is a diagram for explaining the operation in the first state, and (b) is a first diagram of the operation in the second state. It is a figure explaining an example, (c) is a figure explaining the 2nd example of operation | movement in a 2nd state.

  The pachinko machine 100 can be in the first state and the second state. Details of the first state and the second state will be described later.

  In the case of the first state, as shown in FIG. 19A, when an attempt is made to operate the chance button 701 or the chance button 702, the chance button 701 (first operation means) can be operated. The chance button 702 (second operation means) cannot be operated. The chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated simultaneously, or not operated simultaneously (the chance button 702 is operated after the chance button 701 is operated, the chance button 701 is operated after the chance button 702 is operated). Only one of the chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated).

  In the case of the first example of the second state, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the chance button 701 or the chance button 702 is to be operated, the chance button 701 (first operation means) is operated. Although impossible, the chance button 702 (second operation means) can be operated. The chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated simultaneously, or not operated simultaneously (the chance button 702 is operated after the chance button 701 is operated, the chance button 701 is operated after the chance button 702 is operated). Only one of the chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated).

  In the case of the second example of the second state, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the chance button 701 or the chance button 702 is to be operated, the chance button 701 (first operation means) is operated. The chance button 702 (second operation means) can be operated. The chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated simultaneously, or not operated simultaneously (the chance button 702 is operated after the chance button 701 is operated, the chance button 701 is operated after the chance button 702 is operated). Only one of the chance button 701 and the chance button 702 may be operated).

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FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a schematic plan view of the chance button unit, and (b) is a schematic front view of the chance button unit. FIG.

  The chance button unit 1700 is, for example, a unit including a button that plays the same role as the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1. In the second embodiment, the chance button unit 1700 is an area around the chance button 1701 and the chance button 1701. A surrounding area 1702 is provided. Each of the chance button 1701 and the surrounding area 1702 may be capable of being pressed by the player, and the pachinko machine 100 has means for receiving the respective pressing operations. The chance button unit 1700 is an effect means, for example.

  The chance button 1701 is, for example, a first operation unit.

  The pressing surface of the chance button 1701 is, for example, a first area, the pressing surface of the chance button 1701 is, for example, a third area, the pressing surface of the chance button 1701 is, for example, a fourth area, and the surrounding area 1702 The pressing surface of the chance button 1701 is, for example, the second area, and the surrounding area 1702 (area excluding the first area of the second area) is the fifth area.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the chance button unit 1700 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the chance button unit 1700, (a) is a diagram for explaining the operation in the first state, and (b) is a first diagram of the operation in the second state. It is a figure explaining 1st operation | movement of an example, (c) is a figure explaining 2nd operation | movement of the 1st example of operation | movement in a 2nd state, (d) is a figure in 2nd state. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of this operation | movement.

  The pachinko machine 100 can be in the first state and the second state. Details of the first state and the second state will be described later.

  In the case of the first state, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the chance button 1701 or the surrounding area 1702 is to be operated, the chance button 1701 (first operating means) can be operated. The surrounding area 1702 (second operating means) cannot be operated. That is, in the first state, if the first operating means is to be operated, the first operating means (= first area) is operable (movable), but the second operating area A part (area excluding the first area = fifth area) does not move.

  In the case of the first operation of the first example of the second state, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the chance button 1701 (first operation means) is operated (pressed), the chance button 1701 ( As the first operating means) moves (lowers), the surrounding area 1702 also moves (lowers). The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be larger than the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702. The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be the same as the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702. The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be smaller than the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702.

  In the case of the second operation of the first example of the second state, as shown in FIG. 21C, the peripheral region 1702 (second operation) is operated without operating the chance button 1701 (first operation means). When a part of the area (area excluding the first area = fifth area) is operated (pressed), the surrounding area 1702 moves (lowers) and the chance button 1701 (first operating means) also moves. (Down). The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be larger than the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702. The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be the same as the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702. The movement amount of the chance button 1701 may be smaller than the movement amount of the surrounding area 1702.

  In the case of the second example of the second state, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the peripheral area 1702 (part of the second area) is operated without operating the chance button 1701 (first operation means). When (operating (pressing)) (excluding the first area = fifth area)), the surrounding area 1702 moves (lowers), and the chance button 1701 (first operation means) does not move (does not lower) It is. That is, when the surrounding area 1702 (a part of the second area (area excluding the first area = the fifth area)) is operated (pressed), only the surrounding area 1702 may be movable.

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FIG. 22 is a view showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and (a) is a perspective view showing the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the first state, (B) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in a 1st state.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of FIG. 22 (a), and (b) is a diagram of FIG. It is a front view of the chance button unit of 22 (b).

  The chance button unit 2700 is, for example, a unit that includes a button that plays the same role as the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1. In the third embodiment, the chance button unit 2700 is an area around the chance button 2701 and the chance button 2701. A surrounding area 2702 is provided. A portion of the surrounding area 2702 closest to the chance button 2701 is an edge portion 2702d. Each of the chance button 2701 and the surrounding area 2702 may be capable of being pressed by the player, and the pachinko machine 100 has means for receiving the respective pressing operations. The chance button unit 2700 is an effect means, for example.

  The chance button 2701 is, for example, a first operation unit.

  The pressing surface of the chance button 2701 is, for example, a first area, the pressing surface of the chance button 2701 is, for example, a third area, the pressing surface of the chance button 2701 is, for example, a fourth area, and the surrounding area 2702 The pressing surface of the chance button 2701 is, for example, the second area, and the surrounding area 2702 (area excluding the first area of the second area) is the fifth area.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the chance button unit of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the chance button unit of FIG.23 (b).

  The chance button unit 2700 is configured by housing each part in a hollow case part 2706.

  The case component 2706 has a through hole 2706a. A stopper piece 2707a that can be moved in the left-right direction in the drawing by the driving means 2707 enters or is removed from the case part 2706 through the through hole 2706a. The driving means 2707 and the stopper piece 2707a are fixed at a position where they can enter the through hole 2706a.

  The chance button 2701 has a base part 2705. A detection piece 2705a (first detection piece) is provided below the pedestal part 2705, and when the chance button 2701 moves downward, the detection piece 2705a is lowered to provide sensor means (first case) in the case part 2706. Detecting means) 2706b. As a result, the pressing operation of the chance button 2701 is detected. In addition, sensor means (not shown) may be provided on the chance button 2701, and when the chance button 2701 moves downward, the sensor means is lowered to detect a detection piece (not shown) provided in the case component 2706. .

  A detection piece (not shown) is provided in the surrounding area 2702, and when the surrounding area 2702 moves downward, the detection piece is lowered and detected by a sensor means (not shown) provided in the case component 2706. Good. Further, sensor means (not shown) may be provided in the surrounding area 2702, and when the surrounding area 2702 moves downward, the sensor means is lowered to detect a detection piece (not shown) provided in the case component 2706. .

  An elastic member 2708 that is, for example, a coil spring is provided below the pedestal component 2705, and the chance button 2701 is urged in a direction opposite to the pressing operation direction. An elastic member (not shown) that urges the surrounding area 2702 in a direction opposite to the direction of the pressing operation may be provided.

  A recess 2702 a is provided in the vicinity of the chance button 2701 in the surrounding area 2702. The chance button 2701 has a through hole 2701a. A locking piece 2703a that can be moved in the left-right direction in the figure by a driving means 2703 fixed by a fixing means (not shown) in the chance button 2701 enters the recess 2702a through the through-hole 2701a and enters the surrounding area 2702. Locking with the chance button 2701 is performed. During this locking, the surrounding area 2702 and the chance button 2701 move together. When the locking piece 2703a is extracted from the recess 2702a, the surrounding area 2702 and the chance button 2701 move separately.

  In addition, an end 2702b is provided on the upper side in the vicinity of the through hole 2706a in the surrounding region 2702. When the stopper piece 2707a enters the case part 2706 through the through hole 2706a, the end 2702b hits the stopper piece 2707a and the downward movement of the surrounding area 2702 is hindered.

  The upper surface (pressing surface) of the chance button 2701 is made of a translucent member, and the chance button 2701 is provided with an LED 2704a mounted on the LED substrate 2704. The LED 2704a plays the same role as, for example, the chance button lamp 138 shown in FIG. The light from the LED 2704a is configured to be visible by the player through the upper surface of the chance button 2701, and the driving means 2703 and the locking piece 2703a in the chance button 2701 are provided at positions that do not obstruct the light path. May have been. There may be one LED 2704a, a plurality of LEDs, or no LED 2704a.

  The configuration of the end portion 2702b and the stopper piece 2707a and the configuration of the recess portion 2702a and the locking piece 2703a are only provided with the configuration of the end portion 2702b and the stopper piece 2707a, and the configuration of the recess portion 2702a and the locking piece 2703a is not provided. Alternatively, the configuration of the end 2702b and the stopper piece 2707a may not be provided, and only the configuration of the recess 2702a and the locking piece 2703a may be provided.

  Further, the mechanism for restricting the operation of each component in the chance button unit 2700 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 24, and any mechanism that can realize the same state as the configuration shown in FIG. Any mechanism may be used.

  In the first state, the stopper piece 2707a has entered the case part 2706 by the driving means 2707, and the peripheral region 2702 cannot be moved downward. Further, in the first state, the locking piece 2703a is in a state of being removed from the recess 2702a. In this state, if the chance button 2701 is operated as shown in FIGS. 22B, 23B, and 24B, the peripheral region 2702 is prevented from moving downward by hitting the stopper piece 2707a. The chance button 2701 can be pressed without hindering movement.

  FIG. 25 is a view showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention. FIG. 25A shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the first example of the second state. It is a perspective view, (b) is a perspective view showing the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the first example of the second state.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of FIG. 25 (a), and (b) is a diagram of FIG. It is a front view of a chance button unit of 25 (b).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the chance button unit of FIG. FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the chance button unit of FIG.

  In the first example of the second state, the stopper piece 2707a is pulled out from the case component 2706 and is in a state in which the peripheral region 2702 can move downward. In the first example of the second state, the locking piece 2703a is in a state of entering the recess 2702a. In this state, when the chance button 2701 is operated as shown in FIG. 25B, FIG. 26B, and FIG. 27B, the locking piece 2703a pushes down the inner wall of the recess 2702a, and below the chance button 2701 Along with the movement in the direction, the surrounding area 2702 also moves downward (the chance button 2701 and the surrounding area 2702 are connected).

  Note that the surrounding area 2702 may not include the above-described ball removal button 130, the ball lending operation button 140, the return operation button 142, the ball lending display unit 144, and the like. A ball lending operation button 140, a return operation button 142, a ball lending display unit 144, and the like may be provided.

  Further, when the surrounding area 2702 is provided with a ball removal button 130, a ball rental operation button 140, a return operation button 142, a ball rental display unit 144, etc., the ball removal button 130 and the ball rental operation button are moved along with the movement of the surrounding area 2702. 140, the return operation button 142, the ball lending display unit 144, and the like may be moved, all of them may be moved, or at least one of them may be moved. At least one of these may not move, or all of them may not move.

  FIG. 28 is a view showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and (a) shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the second example of the second state. It is a schematic sectional drawing, (b) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the 2nd example of a 2nd state, (c) is in the 2nd example of a 2nd state. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit after operation of a surrounding area.

  In the second example of the second state, the stopper piece 2707a is pulled out from the case part 2706, and can move downward in the surrounding area 2702. Further, in the second example of the second state, the locking piece 2703a is in a state of being removed from the recess 2702a. In this state, if the chance button 2701 is operated as shown in FIG. 28B, the chance button 2701 moves downward without moving the surrounding area 2702. In this state, when the surrounding area 2702 is operated as shown in FIG. 28C, the chance area 2702 does not move and the surrounding area 2702 moves downward.

  FIG. 29 is a view showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and (a) shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the third example of the second state. It is a perspective view and (b) is a perspective view which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the 3rd example of a 2nd state.

  30 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, in which (a) is a front view of the chance button unit of FIG. 29 (a), and (b) is a diagram of FIG. It is a front view of the chance button unit of 29 (b).

  In the third example of the second state, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 30A, before the chance button operation, the surrounding area 2702 (part of the second area (first area) (Region excluding) = fifth region) is moved upward from the position shown in FIG. For example, the surface of the surrounding area 2702 has the same height as the operation surface of the chance button 2701 (a part of the first area (for example, a part that protrudes most (positions at the top)). Note that a part of the surrounding area 2702 may be located above a part located on the top of the chance button 2701.

  FIG. 31 is a view showing a third embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and (a) shows the chance button unit before the chance button operation in the fourth example of the second state. It is a schematic sectional drawing, (b) is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the chance button unit after the chance button operation in the 4th example of a 2nd state.

  In the fourth example of the second state, the stopper piece 2707a is pulled out from the case part 2706, and can move downward in the surrounding area 2702. Further, in the fourth example of the second state, the locking piece 2703a is in a state of entering the recess 2702a. In this state, when the chance button 2701 is operated as shown in FIG. 31B, the locking piece 2703a pushes down the inner wall of the recess 2702a, and the peripheral area 2702 also moves downward as the chance button 2701 moves downward. Move (chance button 2701 and surrounding area 2702 are connected).

  In this example, a detection piece 2702c (second detection piece) is provided in the surrounding area 2702, and when the surrounding area 2702 moves downward, the detection piece 2702c is lowered to provide sensor means 2706c provided in the case component 2706. It is detected by (second detection means). That is, in this example, the operation of the chance button 2701 is detected by a plurality of detection means of the sensor means 2706b and the sensor means 2706c.

  The surrounding area 2702 may be divided into a plurality of areas. In this case, it is possible to connect / disconnect to / from the chance button 2701 for each of the plurality of divided areas, and a detection piece for detecting downward movement for each of the plurality of divided areas, and In some cases, sensor means may be provided, and movement may be restricted by the stopper piece 2707a for each of the plurality of divided areas.

<Specific example of effects by display on decorative symbol display device 208>
FIGS. 32A to 32O are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  33 (p) to (s) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 32 (a) to (o).

  34 (p) ″ to (x) ″ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 32 (a) to (o).

  The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 includes a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. A fourth symbol region 731a for special figure 1 and a fourth symbol region 731b for special figure 2 are provided in the lower right part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. On the lower left side of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, there is provided a special icon 1 hold icon display region 732a for displaying icons corresponding to the number of special game 1 variable games that are held, and the display region of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. On the lower right side, a special icon 2 hold icon display area 732b for displaying icons corresponding to the number of special figure 2 variable games on hold is provided.

  In each figure, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the first special symbol hold lamp 218, and the second special symbol hold lamp 220 are displayed at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208. Is illustrated. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 blink the central horizontal LED of the seven segment LEDs during the fluctuation of each special figure variable game, and the other LEDs are turned off. Let

  In the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1, the special figure 1 variable game is displayed in black when the fluctuation is stopped, and is displayed in white during the fluctuation. Further, in the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2, the special figure 2 variable game is displayed in black when the fluctuation is stopped, and is displayed in white during the fluctuation.

  In FIG. 32 (a), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure I (first off-line symbol). ), And the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is three.

  In FIG. 32 (b) following FIG. 32 (a), the reserved special figure 1 variable game is started, and decorative symbols are displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the variable display, in the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a, the icon displayed to the left is erased, and the other icons are sequentially shifted to the left and displayed. In the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1, a white-colored display indicating the fluctuation is performed. In the first special symbol holding lamp 218, one lamp is extinguished. In the first special symbol display device 212, the LED of the horizontal bar in the center of the 7-segment LEDs indicating the fluctuation is blinked, and the other LEDs are turned off. Here, the pachinko machine 100 is in the first state.

  Following FIG. 32 (b), in FIG. 32 (c), a button effect is performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, an image in which the character (Yoshimune) 208e holds up the placard 208f is displayed in the effect display area 208d. The placard 208f includes an operation means image 208g (for example, an image obtained by pressing the chance button) imitating the above-described chance button (operation means) that can be operated by the player and a period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated. An operable period image 208h is displayed. The operation means image 208g includes, for example, an image 208ga that is an image imitating the chance button 2701 and an image 208gb that is an image imitating the edge 2702d of the surrounding area 2702.

  The operation means image 208g relates to the above-described chance button, and displays an image simulating a part that can be pressed, such as the first area or the second area, and can operate the part that can be pressed. In order to show that, the part that can be operated by pressing may be simply displayed, the part that can be operated by pressing down may be displayed up and down, an arrow may be displayed, or it may be operated by text May be displayed. At the display start timing, it is not necessary to move the part that can be pressed and moved up and down, and then display the movement that moves the part that can be pressed and moved gradually while shaking. May be. In addition, an image (for example, a movie (moving image, video) may be displayed) in which a portion that can be pressed can be shined may be displayed. Moreover, you may make it not display the image which is shining.

  The operable period image 208h first displays an image in which the entire width is blacked out, and the width in black is reduced as the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated decreases. Note that the black paint may be a color other than black, and any image may be used as long as the operable period can be identified.

  The operable period image 208h is not limited to a horizontal bar shape, and may be displayed by a meter, a gauge, characters (numerals), the number of images corresponding to the remaining time or elapsed time, the color of the image, and the like.

  Following FIG. 32 (c), in FIG. 32 (d), the period in which the chance button (operation means) can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208h has a width black compared to FIG. 32 (c). The paint is decreasing.

  In the operation means image 208g, a part of the first region and the second region are displayed. In the operation means image 208g, only the first area may be displayed. Further, in the operation means image 208g, the entire second area including the first image may be displayed as an image.

  In FIG. 32 (e) following FIG. 32 (d), the period during which the chance button (operating means) can be operated ends, and the operable period image 208h is not painted horizontally, but is all painted white. doing. Even in this state, the part that can be pressed may be displayed in a variable manner, such as up and down movement, or may be stopped. In addition, an image (for example, a movie (moving image, video) may be displayed) in which a part that can be operated by pressing is shining may be displayed. Moreover, you may make it not display the image which is shining.

  When the chance button (operation means) is operated between FIG. 32D and FIG. 32D (before becoming FIG. 32E), the display of FIG. 32F is performed. After that, the display shown in FIG. When the chance button (operation means) is operated after the state shown in FIG. 32 (e) and when the chance button (operation means) is not operated, the display of FIG. 32 (f) is not performed. The display of FIG. 32 (g) is performed. It should be noted that even when the chance button (operation means) is operated after the state shown in FIG. 32 (e), or when the chance button (operation means) is not operated, FIG. The display of FIG. 32G may be performed after the display of).

  In FIG. 32 (f), a display 208 k of the characters “This change is extremely hot” is displayed on the placard 208 f, which suggests that there is a possibility that the player may be in an advantageous state.

  FIG. 32 (f) may be displayed as soon as the chance button (operating means) is operated between FIG. 32 (d) and FIG. 32 (d) (before becoming FIG. 32 (e)). 32 (d) to FIG. 32 (d) (until it becomes FIG. 32 (e)), after the chance button (operation means) is operated, wait until it becomes FIG. 32 (e), Thereafter, FIG. 32 (f) may be displayed.

  When the display of the placard 208f changes from the operation means image 208g and the operable period image 208h to the display 208k, the display 208k is displayed after the operation means image 208g (button and arrow) and the operable period image 208h disappear simultaneously. The The state where the operation means image 208g (button and arrow) and the operable period image 208h are gradually deleted may overlap the state where the display 208k is gradually displayed. Further, the button of the operation means image 208g, the arrow of the operation means image 208g, and the operable period image 208h may be deleted individually, or two of them may be deleted at the same time, and then the remaining one may be deleted. Good. Note that when the button of the operation means image 208g is deleted, the button (first region) of the operation means image 208g may be operating. Alternatively, the button (first area) of the operation means image 208g may be deleted after being stopped.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 32G, the display of the character 208e and the placard 208f in the effect display area 208d is erased. Note that the character 208e and the placard 208f in the effect display area 208d may remain displayed.

  Following FIG. 32 (g), in FIG. 32 (h), decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a and right symbol display area 208c, and decorative symbols are variably displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b.

  Note that after FIG. 32 (f), the process may proceed to FIG. 32 (h) without displaying FIG. 32 (g). Further, after one or more of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c are stopped and displayed, the character 208e and the placard 208f in the effect display area 208d may be deleted.

  Following FIG. 32 (h), in FIG. 32 (i), the decorative symbols displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c are displayed in the decorative symbols. It moves to the corner 733 of the display device 208 and displays it. The corner portion 733 is at the upper right portion of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, but may be provided at another position.

  The display of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c is deleted (decoration of the decorative symbol), and the display of the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a is also deleted (icon deletion). The decoration pattern and the icon may be erased at the same time, or one of them may be erased first.

  In FIG. 32 (i), the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 are displayed, but the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and for special figure 2 are displayed. The fourth symbol area 731b may also be deleted.

  32 (h), FIG. 32 (j), FIG. 32 (k), and FIG. 32 (l), in order, in the effect display area 208d, the character duel (Yoshimune and swordsman Display the duel scene.

  Following FIG. 32 (l), in FIG. 32 (m), the display of the duel scene of the character is dimmed in the effect display area 208d. Thereafter, in the effect display area 208d, the operation means image 208i (for example, an image obtained by pressing the chance button) and the chance button (operation means) imitating the above-described chance button (operation means) that can be operated by the player can be operated. An operable period image 208j representing the period is displayed. The operation means image 208i includes, for example, an image 208ia that is an image imitating the chance button 2701 and an image 208ib that is an image imitating the edge 2702d of the surrounding area 2702. Note that after displaying the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j, the duel scene display may be dimmed, or when the duel scene display is dimmed, the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j The display may be at the same timing.

  Even if the background (for example, duel scene display) becomes thin, the decorative symbol display at the corner 733 and the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 are thin. It is displayed so that it can be easily seen by the player. Note that the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol may also be displayed lightly. In this state, the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol may not be displayed.

  The operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j may be displayed in the same manner as the operation means image 208g and the operable period image 208h.

  In FIG. 32 (n) following FIG. 32 (m), the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208j has a width black compared to FIG. 32 (m). The paint is decreasing.

  In FIG. 32 (o) following FIG. 32 (n), the period during which the chance button (operating means) can be operated ends, and the operable period image 208j is not painted horizontally, but all white. doing.

  It should be noted that the arrows of the operation means image 208i may be displayed while being shifted together in a direction in which the horizontal width of the operable period image 208j decreases.

  Further, the arrow of the operation means image 208i may be displayed while being shifted in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction with respect to the button of the operation means image 208i. Further, the arrow of the operation means image 208i may be displayed in the center in the left-right direction or the vertical direction with respect to the button of the operation means image 208i.

  Further, the arrow of the operation means image 208i may be displayed inside the right end of the button of the operation means image 208i. Further, the arrow of the operation means image 208i may be displayed inside the right end of the operable period image 208j.

  Note that the arrow of the operation means image 208i may not be displayed.

  The operable period image 208j may be composed of both a display area indicating the elapsed time (for example, a white area) and a display area indicating the remaining time (for example, a black area). Further, it may be composed of at least one of a display area indicating the elapsed time and a display area indicating the remaining time, and only one of the display area indicating the elapsed time and the display area indicating the remaining time. It may be comprised from.

In FIG. 32 (m) to FIG. 32 (o),
(1) When the result of determining whether or not the variable game is successful is a big hit, the production means (for example, the chance button unit) is in the second state, and the operation of the operation means (for example, the chance button) is detected as shown in FIG. p) is displayed,
(2) If the result of determining whether or not the variable game is successful is out of place, the production means (for example, the chance button unit) is in the first state, and the operation means (for example, the chance button) is operated, FIG. 33 (p) The 'image is displayed.
(3) Note that even if the result of determining whether or not the variable game is successful is a big hit, it may be re-variably displayed after showing the effect of losing once (revival effect). In this case, the image of FIG. 33 (p) ″ is displayed.

  In the case of (1), when the operation of the operating means is not accepted, the restoration effect described in (3) may be performed.

  Note that the image shown in FIG. 33 (p) may be displayed even when the operation of the operating means is not accepted in the case of (1).

  Further, in the case of (1), when the operation of the operating means is not accepted, a big hit image different from FIG. 33 (p) may be displayed.

  Note that the image shown in FIG. 33 (p) ′ may be displayed even when the operation of the operating means is not accepted in the case (2). Further, in the case of (2), when the operation of the operating means is not accepted, an image for losing that is different from FIG. 33 (p) ′ may be displayed.

  In addition, “when the operation of the operation means is not accepted” means, for example, when the player does not operate or when the operation of the operation means is not detected due to a failure of a sensor or the like. There may be.

  Note that, even if the result of determining whether or not the variable game is successful is a big hit, it may be determined whether to enter the first state or the second state by effect lottery.

  A specific example of the effect using the operating means will be described. For example, if the winning means is a lottery advantageous to the player (for example, special figure A), if the state of the operating means is selected by lottery, the decorative symbol display is usually displayed. Even if it is a big hit symbol, it can be seen that it was actually a promising big hit by operating the operating means in the second state, and in addition to making a big hit, there are cases where it can give the double pleasure of being a promising big hit. is there. In this case, even if the win is made in the special figure A, the second state may not be entered, but the first state may be entered. In the special figure B, the first state may be always won.

  Note that the first state and the second state may be determined by effect lottery even when other big hits, small hits, or loses are won.

  In addition, when winning or losing, it may be possible to always win the first state.

  When the display is switched from FIG. 32 (m) to FIG. 32 (o) to FIG. 33 (p), FIG. 33 (p) ′ or FIG. 34 (p) ″, a button image (for example, the operation means image 208i and the operation After the possible period image 208j), the background (for example, duel scene) disappears in this order, and then FIG. 33 (p), FIG. 33 (p) ′ or FIG. 34 (p) ″ may be displayed. The button image and the background may disappear at the same time. Further, an image that disappears gradually (for example, a button image) and an image that is gradually displayed (for example, a background image) may overlap.

  Even when the background and the button image disappear, the decorative symbol of the corner 733, the fourth symbol region 731a for the special symbol 1 and the fourth symbol region 731b for the special symbol 2 may be displayed. Further, both may not be displayed, and only one of them may be displayed.

  In FIG. 33 (p), the scene where Yoshimune won in the duel is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  Following FIG. 33 (p), in FIG. 33 (q), the decorative symbol swings and changes are displayed at the corner 733.

  Following FIG. 33 (q), in FIG. 33 (r), the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the switching from FIG. 33 (q) to FIG. 33 (r), the image of FIG. 33 (q) is gradually thinned (fade out), and the image of FIG. 33 (r) is gradually darkened from the thin state (fade in). ), Or a white image (or no display) may be sandwiched between FIG. 33 (q) and FIG. 33 (r).

  In FIG. 33 (s) following FIG. 33 (r), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. Special figure A is displayed.

  In FIG. 33 (p) ′, a scene in which Yoshimune was defeated in the duel is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  In FIG. 33 (q) ′ subsequent to FIG. 33 (p) ′, the decorative symbols are displayed in the corner portion 733 for fluctuation fluctuation.

  Following FIG. 33 (q) ′, in FIG. 33 (r) ′, the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the switching from FIG. 33 (q) ′ to FIG. 33 (r) ′, the image of FIG. 33 (q) ′ is gradually thinned (fade out), and the image of FIG. 33 (r) ′ is gradually darkened from the thin state. It may be displayed (fade in) or a white image (or no display) may be sandwiched between FIG. 33 (q) ′ and FIG. 33 (r) ′.

  Following FIG. 33 (r) ′, in FIG. 33 (s) ′, a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In FIG. 212, special figure I is displayed.

  In FIG. 34 (p) ″, a scene in which Yoshimune was defeated in the duel is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  Following FIG. 34 (p) ″, in FIG. 34 (q) ″, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol is displayed at the corner 733.

  Following FIG. 34 (q) ″, in FIG. 34 (r) ″, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. When switching from FIG. 34 (q) ″ to FIG. 34 (r) ″, the image of FIG. 34 (q) ″ is gradually faded out, and the image of FIG. 34 (r) ″ is thin. It may be displayed so as to gradually darken (fade in), or a white image (or no display) may be sandwiched between FIG. 34 (q) ″ and FIG. 34 (r) ″.

  Following FIG. 34 (r) ″, in FIG. 34 (s) ″, a revival effect is performed. That is, the above-described chance button (operating means) that can be operated by the player in the effect display area 208d after dimming the fluctuation display of decorative symbols in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. ) That imitates the operation means image 208i (for example, an image obtained by pressing a chance button) and an operable period image 208j representing a period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated. It should be noted that after displaying the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j, the decorative pattern fluctuation display may be dimmed, or the decorative pattern fluctuation display is dimmed. The period image 208j may be displayed at the same timing.

  In addition, even if the background (for example, the fluctuation display of the decorative pattern) is thinned, the display of the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 is not thinned and is visually recognized by the player. It is displayed for ease. Note that the fourth symbol may also be displayed lightly. Further, the fourth symbol may not be displayed in this state.

  The operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j may be displayed in the same manner as the operation means image 208g and the operable period image 208h.

  It should be noted that when the player operates the operating means up to FIG. 32 (o), the first state is assumed, and when the player operates the operating means in FIG. It may be in a state.

  Further, when the button (first area) is moved up and down on the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbols in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c are visible. The amount may vary.

  In FIG. 34 (t) ″ following FIG. 34 (s) ″, the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208j is displayed in FIG. 34 (s) ″. Compared with, the width of black paint is reduced.

  In FIG. 34 (u) ″ following FIG. 34 (t) ″, the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated ends, and the operable period image 208j is not subjected to horizontal width black painting. All are white.

  When the display is switched from FIG. 34 (s) ″ to FIG. 34 (u) ″ to FIG. 34 (v) ″, the background (next to the button image (for example, the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j)) For example, the display may disappear in the order of the decorative pattern fluctuation display, and then FIG. 34 (v) ″ may be displayed. The button image and the background may disappear at the same time. In addition, the image that gradually disappears and the image that is gradually displayed may overlap.

  Even when the background and the button image disappear, the fourth symbol area 731a for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol area 731b for special figure 2 may be displayed. Further, it may not be displayed.

  In FIG. 34 (v) ″, the decorative symbols are displayed in a large size in the left symbol display region 208a, the middle symbol display region 208b, and the right symbol display region 208c, and the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display region 208b are displayed particularly large.

  Following FIG. 34 (v) ″, in FIG. 34 (w) ″, the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. When switching from FIG. 34 (v) ″ to FIG. 34 (w) ″, the image of FIG. 34 (v) ″ is gradually faded out, and the image of FIG. 34 (w) ″ is thin. It may be displayed so as to gradually darken (fade in) or a white image (or no display) may be sandwiched between FIG. 34 (v) ″ and FIG. 34 (w) ″.

  Following FIG. 34 (w) ″, in FIG. 34 (x) ″, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. A special figure A is displayed on the display device 212.

  The revival effect may be one that does not use operation means. In addition, there may be a plurality of types of resurrection effects.

  FIGS. 35A to 35J are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  36 (h) ′ to (j) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 35 (g).

  FIG. 35 (a) is similar to the stage of FIG. 33 (p), and displays the scene where Yoshimune won in the duel in the effect display area 208d. Here, the case of a re-lottery effect is shown.

  Following FIG. 35 (a), in FIG.

  Following FIG. 35 (b), in FIG. 35 (c), the decorative symbol fluctuation display is displayed in the left symbol display area 208 a, the middle symbol display area 208 b and the right symbol display area 208 c. When switching from FIG. 35 (b) to FIG. 35 (c), the image of FIG. 35 (b) is gradually thinned (fade out), and the image of FIG. 35 (c) is gradually darkened from the thin state (fade in). ), Or a white image (or no display) may be sandwiched between FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (c).

  Following FIG. 35 (c), in FIG. 35 (d), the decorative symbol fluctuation display in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c is displayed lightly.

  Following FIG. 35 (d), in FIG. 35 (e), in the effect display area 208d, the operation means image 208i (for example, the chance button) imitating the above-described chance button (operation means) that can be operated by the player is pressed. Image) and an operable period image 208j representing a period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated are displayed. Furthermore, the display 208m of the character “promotion chance!” Indicating the re-lottery effect is displayed. Note that the operation means image 208i, the operable period image 208j, and the display 208m may be displayed at the same time, or one of them may be displayed first, followed by the other.

  Note that the re-lottery effect may be displayed not only when the probability variation (special drawing A) is won but also when the non-probability variation (special drawing B) is won.

  Following FIG. 35 (e), in FIG. 35 (f), the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated decreases, and the operable period image 208j has a width black compared to FIG. 35 (e). The paint is decreasing.

  Following FIG. 35 (f), in FIG. 35 (g), the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated ends, and the operable period image 208j is not painted in black with a horizontal width, but is completely painted in white. doing.

  When the special figure A is won, if the chance button (operating means) is operated between FIGS. 35 (e) to 35 (g), the process proceeds to FIG. 35 (h). Here, if the special figure A is won, the operation proceeds to FIG. 35 (h) by the operation of the chance button (operation means) or the end of the operation reception period of the chance button (operation means). If no is operated, the process may proceed to FIG. 36 (h) ′ (non-probable variation).

  In addition, here, when the chance button (operation means) is pressed once, the screen changes to FIG. 35 (h). In this case, the timing when the chance button becomes the second state may be the start timing of the button reception period, or may be during the reception period.

  Following FIG. 35 (g), in FIG. 35 (h), when the special figure A is won, “the combination of decorative symbols changes from a non-probable symbol to a probable symbol in the promotion chance” is selected in the production lottery. In the present embodiment, an animation in which the probability variation design pushes the decoration design (display that “333” pushes “222”) is performed in this embodiment. You may change with another display method. Also, in this embodiment, when the button is pressed or the reception period ends, the display shown in FIG. 35 (h) is displayed. However, when the button is not pressed, "222" is displayed as it is, during the big hit round or when the big hit end display is displayed. In addition, it may be notified that the player has actually won due to certainty. Further, when the button is pressed, “222” is displayed as it is, and when the big hit round or the big hit end display is displayed, it may be notified that the player has actually won the game with certainty.

  Following FIG. 35 (h), in FIG. 35 (i), the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c.

  Following FIG. 35 (i), in FIG. 35 (j), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. Special figure A is displayed.

  Here, the sizes of the decorative symbols in the left symbol display region 208a, the middle symbol display region 208b, and the right symbol display region 208c are different (larger) than before the promotion chance. Also, it may be smaller or the same size.

  When the special figure B is won, the image of FIG. 36 (h) ′ is displayed following FIG. 35 (g). In FIG. 36 (h) ′, the decorative symbol swings and is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c.

  Following FIG. 36 (h) ′, in FIG. 36 (i) ′, the decorative symbol fluctuation display is further displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. The fluctuation time is adjusted by this fluctuation. It should be noted that another promotion effect (for example, an effect of switching 222 to 333) may be performed between FIG. 36 (h) ′ and FIG. 36 (j) ′ (design determination).

  Following FIG. 36 (i) ′, in FIG. 36 (j) ′, a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In FIG. 212, special figure B is displayed.

  FIGS. 37A to 37D are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  In FIG. 37 (a), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure I (first off-line symbol). ), And the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is three.

  Following FIG. 37 (a), in FIG. 37 (b), the reserved special figure 1 variable game is started, and decorative symbols are displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the variable display, in the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a, the icon displayed to the left is erased, and the other icons are sequentially shifted to the left and displayed. In the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1, a white-colored display indicating the fluctuation is performed. In the first special symbol holding lamp 218, one lamp is extinguished. In the first special symbol display device 212, the LED of the horizontal bar in the center of the 7-segment LEDs indicating the fluctuation is blinked, and the other LEDs are turned off.

  Following FIG. 37 (b), in FIG. 37 (c), a special figure 1 variable game is newly acquired, and a new hold icon 732aa is displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area 732a. The icon 732aa is displayed in the button holding shape shown in FIG. The icon 732aa includes, for example, an image 732aa which is an image imitating the chance button 2701 and an image 732aab which is an image imitating the edge 2702d of the surrounding area 2702. This button hold is started to be displayed in the same manner as other hold (for example, gradually displayed). The display may be started differently from the other hold (for example, the other hold is displayed at the standby position of the hold, but the button hold is displayed while moving upward from the bottom of the screen). The button hold may display a first region (for example, image 732aaa) and a part of the second region (for example, image 732aab).

  In the button hold, the operable period image is not displayed, but the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated is determined. The period during which the operation of the chance button (operation means) is not accepted is, for example, during the period when the change is stopped, until the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the chance button (operation means) is operated while the button is on hold, the state changes to hold A or hold B as shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the hold A (character image of “爺”) is displayed. This hold image may be switched as soon as the chance button (operation means) is operated. Further, after pressing, another image (for example, smoke) may be displayed for switching.

  In FIGS. 37A to 37D, the chance button unit is in the first state during the button hold display.

  37 (a) ′ to (d) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  In FIG. 37 (a) ′, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure I (first deviation). The figure shows a case where the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is three.

  In FIG. 37 (b) ′ following FIG. 37 (a) ′, the reserved special figure 1 variable game is started, and decoration is performed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a, the icon displayed on the leftmost side is deleted, and the other icons are sequentially shifted to the left and displayed. In the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1, a white-colored display indicating the fluctuation is performed. In the first special symbol holding lamp 218, one lamp is extinguished. In the first special symbol display device 212, the LED of the horizontal bar in the center of the 7-segment LEDs indicating the fluctuation is blinked, and the other LEDs are turned off.

  Following FIG. 37 (b) ′, in FIG. 37 (c) ′, a special figure 1 variable game is newly acquired, and a new hold icon 732aa is displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area 732a. The icon 732aa is displayed in the button holding shape shown in FIG. This button hold is started to be displayed in the same manner as other hold (for example, gradually displayed). The display may be started differently from the other hold (for example, the other hold is displayed at the standby position of the hold, but the button hold is displayed while moving upward from the bottom of the screen). The button hold may display the first area and a part of the second area. Here, it is assumed that the button changes from hold to hold B, and the state of the chance button (operation means) is the second state. The reliability may be changed depending on the combination of the state of the operation means and the hold after the change.

  When the chance button (operation means) is operated while the button is on hold, the state changes to hold A or hold B as shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 37 (d) ′, the hold B (character image of “Yoshimune”) is displayed. This hold image may be switched as soon as the chance button (operation means) is operated. Further, after pressing, another image (for example, smoke) may be displayed for switching.

  In FIGS. 37 (a) ′ to (d) ′, the chance button unit is in the second state during the button hold display.

  In this example, the chance button unit is in the first state when it is on hold A after the operation, and the chance button unit is in the second state when it is on hold B after the operation. In the case of A, the chance button unit may be in the second state. Moreover, when it becomes the holding | maintenance B after operation, a chance button unit may be in a 2nd state.

  In addition, by the effect lottery, the second state may be more easily caused when the hold A is performed after the operation than when the hold B is performed after the operation.

  38A to 38E are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  Here, a case where a plurality of effects using chance buttons is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 will be described.

  In FIG. 38 (a), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, and the result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure I (first off-line symbol). ), And the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is three.

  Following FIG. 38 (a), in FIG. 38 (b), the reserved special figure 1 variable game is started, and decorative symbols are displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. In the variable display, in the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a, the icon displayed to the left is erased, and the other icons are sequentially shifted to the left and displayed. In the fourth symbol area 731a for the special figure 1, a white-colored display indicating the fluctuation is performed. In the first special symbol holding lamp 218, one lamp is extinguished. In the first special symbol display device 212, the LED of the horizontal bar in the center of the 7-segment LEDs indicating the fluctuation is blinked, and the other LEDs are turned off.

  Following FIG. 38 (b), in FIG. 38 (c), a special figure 1 variable game is newly acquired, and a new hold icon 732aa (first image) is displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area 732a. To do. The icon 732aa is displayed in the button holding shape shown in FIG. When the chance button (operation means) is operated at this time, the hold icon may be changed to hold A or hold B as shown in FIG. 13, or may not be changed.

  Following FIG. 38C, in FIG. 38D, an image in which the character (Yoshimune) 208e holds up the placard 208f is displayed in the effect display area 208d. The placard 208f includes an operation means image 208g (for example, an image obtained by pressing the chance button) (third image) and a chance button (operation means) imitating the above-described chance button (operation means) that can be operated by the player. An operable period image 208h representing an operable period is displayed.

  In this example, two effects, an effect of displaying a new hold icon 732aa and an effect of displaying the operation means image 208g, are effects using the chance chance button.

  When the button holding up / down operation or the light emission mode is changed, the display of the hold icon 732aa and the display of the operation means image 208g may be linked. Moreover, you may make it not interlock | cooperate.

  Here, it is assumed that an effect using a plurality of chance buttons is displayed. Further, it is assumed that the effect of the button hold changes from the button hold to the hold B by the effect lottery, and that the second state is won. In addition, it is assumed that the first state is always selected as the chance button effect (the effect performed by the placard 208f) that is the notice effect of the change. In addition, you may make it win a 2nd state by the notice effect of the said fluctuation | variation.

  38 (e) may be followed by FIG. 38 (e), FIG. 38 (d) may be followed by FIG. 38 (e) ′, and FIG. 38 (d) may be followed by FIG. e) may proceed to “″, and may proceed to FIG. 38 (e) ′ ″ following FIG. 38 (d).

  In FIG. 38 (e), the display 208k of the characters “This change is intense” suggesting that there is a possibility that the player is in an advantageous state is displayed on the placard 208f.

  FIG. 38 (e) shows a case where priority is given to the notice effect of the change over prefetch hold for the effect reflecting the result of accepting the chance button operation. In this case, when the chance button is operated in FIG. 38 (d). Proceed to FIG. In this case, since the second state is originally not supposed to be the second state, the player may be expected more.

  For example, when an image (for example, “this variation is ...”) having a lower reliability than the “super hot” image such as the display 208k is selected, the second state is not easily selected. The second state may be more easily selected in the case of the “super hot” image. In addition, the display of the button may be changed depending on the reliability. For example, when an image with “heat” written on the button is selected and displayed, the second state is easily selected, and when nothing is written. The second state may be less likely to be selected than when “heat” is written.

  In FIG. 38 (e) ′, the hold icon 732aa changes from button hold to hold B.

  FIG. 38 (e) ′ shows a case in which prefetch hold is prioritized over the notice effect of the change for the effect reflecting the result of accepting the chance button operation. In this case, the chance button is operated in FIG. 38 (d). Then, the process proceeds to FIG. In this case, since it is in the second state, it may be possible for the player to have an expectation for the notice of the change.

  In FIG. 38 (e) ″, an indication 208k of “This change is intense” is displayed on the placard 208f, which suggests that there is a possibility that the player may be in an advantageous state, and the hold icon 732aa is displayed. Change from button hold to hold B.

  FIG. 38 (e) ″ is a case where both are changed. In this case, when the chance button is operated in FIG. 38 (d), the process proceeds to FIG. 38 (e) ″. In this case, it may be possible to have expectations for both variations. Note that the changes may be started simultaneously. Further, the notice effect of the change may change after the prefetch hold changes, and vice versa.

  FIG. 38 (e) ″ is a case where both are not changed. In this case, when the chance button is operated in FIG. 38 (d), the process proceeds to FIG. 38 (e) ″. Even in this case, since the operation means is in the second state, there are cases where it can be assumed that the player can expect the state.

  Note that when the lottery results of the states of the operation means are duplicated, the second state may be prioritized over the first state. The reverse is also possible. Further, when the lottery results of the state of the operation means are duplicated, the result of the change may be prioritized over the result of the pre-reading notice, and vice versa.

  39A to 39K are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  40 (l) to (u) are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 39 (a) to (k).

  41 (l) ′ to (u) ′ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 39 (a) to (k).

  42 (l) ″ to (v) ″ are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIGS. 39 (a) to (k).

  43 (t) ″ ″ to (A) ′ ″ are diagrams illustrating specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order, following FIG. 42 (s) ″.

  In FIG. 39A, the decorative symbol “222” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. The decorative symbol “222” is a combination of decorative symbols that are usually big hits or probable big hits.

  Following FIG. 39 (a), in FIG. 39 (b), “big hit” which is a big hit start screen is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  Following FIG. 39 (b), in FIG. 39 (c) and FIG. 39 (d), the 15R big hit game progresses and the normal big hit round effect display is displayed.

  Following FIG. 39 (d), in FIG. 39 (e), the probable promotion effect is started. In the effect display area 208d, “Get a princess's heart and enter the probability change!” Is notified of the start of the probability change promotion effect using the chance button. During the probable promotion effect, the round display is better than during the normal jackpot effect display (from “5R” to “5R” during the promising promotion effect than “1R”, “5R”, “9R”, and “15R” displayed in the normal jackpot round effect display) “8R”) is displayed small. In addition, the reverse may be sufficient, and the round display of the same magnitude | size as a normal jackpot round effect display may be sufficient also during a probability change promotion effect.

  Subsequent to FIG. 39 (e), in FIG. 39 (f), FIG. 39 (g), and FIG. 39 (h), an effect before the effect using the chance button is executed.

  Subsequent to FIG. 39 (h), in FIG. 39 (i), FIG. 39 (j), and FIG. 39 (k), an effect using a chance button is executed. After the background is displayed light as shown in FIG. 39 (h), the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j representing the period during which the chance button (operation means) can be operated are displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (i). To do. Note that the background may be thinned after the operation means image 208i and the operable period image 208j are displayed, or the operating means image 208i and the operable period image 208j may be displayed at the same time as the background becomes light.

Here, when special figure A is won, for example,
(1) If the chance button is in the second state and is pressed, the process proceeds to FIG.
(2) If it is in the second state and it is not pressed or in the first state, the process proceeds to FIG.

  Even if the special figure B is won, this effect may be performed.

  Further, even in the second state and when the button is not pressed, the process may proceed to FIG.

  Even in the first state, the process may proceed to FIG.

  The effect after FIG. 40 (l) is, for example, an effect when the chance button is pressed in the second state (probability change promotion confirmed effect).

  Here, effects are displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIGS. 40 (l) and 40 (m)), and the effect movable body 740 covers the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 (FIG. 40 (l)). The effect movable body 740 moves upward (FIG. 40 (m)). The operation of the effect movable body 740 and the effect display may be simultaneous, the operation of the effect movable body 740 may be first, or the effect display may be first.

  Thereafter, the princess (a heart mark is displayed in the eyes) is displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIG. 40 (n), FIG. 40 (o)).

  In FIG. 40 (p), the effect display area 208d is displayed to the effect. If it is 7R at this time, this display is continued until the end of 8R (FIG. 40 (q)). In this example, the number of rounds is displayed at the upper left of the display area of the decorative symbol display device. In this embodiment, the fact that the probability has been changed to the end of a predetermined round (for example, 8R) is displayed. However, when a predetermined time elapses after the fact that the probability has been changed is displayed, the normal big hit round The effect display may be resumed.

  In FIG. 40 (r), the normal big hit round effect display is resumed. In the effect display area 208d, a display 741, which is a special display written as probable, is displayed on the decorative design. This display 741 is a display for clarifying that the probability change has been achieved. Here, a probability variation symbol (for example, symbol 3) may be displayed.

  FIG. 40 (s) shows a state after 15R. From 9R to 15R, a normal big hit round effect display is performed. A jackpot round effect display for probability change and a jackpot effect display for probability change promotion may be performed.

  In FIG. 40 (t), 15R ends, and the probability display entry 208d is displayed in the effect display area 208d. In addition, a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 between 9R and 15R, and the four first special figure holding lamps 218 are lit.

  In FIG. 40 (u), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and a display 742 is displayed in the upper right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Note that four hold icons are displayed in the special icon 1 hold icon display area 732a.

  For example, when the chance button is in the first state, the effect after FIG. 41 (l) ′ is an effect that is executed when the chance button is pressed or the reception period ends.

  First, an image in which an arrow is stuck in the heart of a female silhouette is displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIG. 41 (l) ′, FIG. 41 (m) ′).

  Thereafter, the princess (a heart mark is displayed in the eyes) is displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIG. 41 (n) ′, FIG. 41 (o) ′).

  41 (p) ′ to (u) ′ are the same as FIGS. 40 (p) to (u), and the description thereof is omitted.

  42 (l) ″ and subsequent effects are, for example, effects when a chance button is pressed on a part of special figure A or special figure B (effect when not promoted to certain change). This effect may be performed when the button is not pressed in the special figure A.

  First, an image in which an arrow is stuck in the heart of a female silhouette is displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIG. 42 (l) ″, FIG. 42 (m) ″).

  Thereafter, the depth (the heart mark is displayed in the eyes) is displayed in the effect display area 208d (FIG. 42 (n) ″, FIG. 42 (o) ″).

  In the following FIG. 42 (p) ″, the failure is displayed in the effect display area 208d, and the effect of the probability change promotion failure is performed up to 15R (FIG. 42 (q) ″, FIG. 42 (r) ″, FIG. 42 ( s) ")).

  In the subsequent FIG. 42 (t) ″, the haze is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  In the subsequent FIG. 42 (u) ″, the chance display time is displayed together with the bag in the effect display area 208d.

  In the subsequent FIG. 42 (v) ″, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and a display 743 indicating “shortening time” is displayed at the upper right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIG. 43 (t) ″ ″ is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 42 (t) ″.

  After FIG. 43 (t) ″, when the chance time is not displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (u) ″, the haze is displayed lightly in the effect display area 208d as shown in FIG. 43 (u) ″. There is a case.

  In this case, subsequently, in the effect display area 208d, the operation means image 208i (for example, an image obtained by pressing the chance button) and the chance button (operation means) imitating the above-described chance button (operation means) that can be operated by the player. An operable period image 208j representing an operable period is displayed (FIG. 43 (v) ″, FIG. 43 (w) ″ ′, FIG. 43 (x) ′ ″).

  In this button effect, even if the chance button is operated or not, the process proceeds to FIG.

  For example, only in the case of the special figure A, the effect after FIG. 43 (u) "" is performed, and in this case, this certain change promotion effect is always performed. This effect may be performed when the promotion effect during the jackpot round fails or when the promotion effect during the jackpot round is not performed. Note that this effect may be performed even when the promotion effect is successful during the big hit round, and this effect may be performed even when the decorative symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Note that this effect may be performed in the case of the special figure B.

  In FIG. 43 (y) ″, an image in which the kite is delighted is displayed in the effect display area 208d, and in FIG. 43 (z) ″, a probability variation entry is displayed in the effect display area 208d together with the image of the kite. .

  In FIG. 43 (A) ″, the decorative symbol stop display is performed, and a display 742 indicating “probability” is displayed on the upper right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the matter described to be executed in the first state may be executed in the second state or the matter described to be executed in the second state. May also be executed in the first state.

  In addition, in the above example, the effect during the big hit round has been described with the example of the probabilistic promotion, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading effect that notifies that there is a big hit in the hold and the notification of the number of rounds. You may perform the effect to perform (for example, you may alert | report that it is 4R probability change at the time of a big hit, and you may alert | report that it is actually 15R probability change during a big hit round).

  FIGS. 44A and 44B are diagrams showing specific examples of effects by display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, in this embodiment, when the chance button is pressed during the big hit round, an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) is displayed in the effect display area 208d.

  At this time, the chance button unit is in the first state.

  Further, the display period of the access code may be limited to a predetermined period. For example, in 1R to 4R, the period during which the promotion effect is performed may not be displayed. It may be in a state where it can be displayed throughout the big hit round.

  Further, when the access code display and the chance button display such as the promotion effect overlap, the promotion effect or the like may be prioritized over the access code. Note that the access code may be prioritized over the promotion effect, or both the promotion effect and the access code may be validated, or both the promotion effect and the access code may be invalidated.

  While the access code is displayed, the chance button unit may be in the first state or in the second state.

  In addition, when other effects overlap while the access code is displayed, the state of the chance button unit selected in the other effects may be prioritized, and the state where the access code is displayed is prioritized. May be.

  Note that when the chance button is pressed in the demonstration screen of the pachinko machine 100, the first condition may be changed to the second condition. For example, the second state may be entered when the chance button is operated once or multiple times during the demonstration screen.

<About the operation of the chance button unit>
FIG. 45 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and (a) to (e) show the order of movement of each component when the chance button is pressed. It is an example.

  The chance button unit 3700 is, for example, a unit that includes a button that plays the same role as the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1. In the fourth embodiment, the chance button 3701 and an area around the chance button 3701 are displayed. A certain surrounding area 3702 and a surrounding area 3703 which is an area around the surrounding area 3702 are provided. Each of the chance button 3701, the surrounding area 3702, and the surrounding area 3703 may be capable of being pressed by the player, and the pachinko machine 100 has means for accepting each pressing operation. The chance button unit 3700 is, for example, a production means.

  The surrounding area 3703 is, for example, a second area.

There are the following patterns (1) to (9) as movement patterns of the respective parts when the chance button 3701 is pressed. This pattern is merely an example, and the movement pattern of each component may be another pattern.
(1) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the chance button 3701 moves downward from the state shown in FIG. 45A (FIG. 45B).
(2) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the chance button 3701 moves downward from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45B), and the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 45). 45 (c)).
(3) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the chance button 3701 moves downward from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45B), and the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 45). 45 (c)), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45 (d)). At this time, the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 are lowered to the same height.
(4) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the chance button 3701 moves downward from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45B), and the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 45). 45 (c)), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45 (e)). At this time, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to a position higher than the surrounding area 3702.
(5) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the chance button 3701 moves downward from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45B), and the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 45). 45 (c)), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45 (e)). At this time, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to a position higher than the surrounding area 3702. Further, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to the same height as the surrounding area 3702 (FIG. 45 (d)).
(6) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 from the state shown in FIG. 45A (FIG. 45C).
(7) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45C), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45). 45 (d)). At this time, the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 are lowered to the same height.
(8) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45C), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45). 45 (e)). At this time, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to a position higher than the surrounding area 3702.
(9) When the chance button 3701 is pressed, the surrounding area 3702 moves downward together with the chance button 3701 from the state of FIG. 45A (FIG. 45C), and then the surrounding area 3703 moves downward (FIG. 45). 45 (e)). At this time, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to a position higher than the surrounding area 3702. Further, the surrounding area 3703 is lowered to the same height as the surrounding area 3702 (FIG. 45 (d)).

  FIG. 46 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the configuration of the chance button unit according to the present invention, and FIGS. 46 (a) to (g) show the parts returned when the pressed chance button is released. It is an example which shows the order of a movement.

  The chance button unit 3700 is the same as that shown in FIG.

There are the following patterns (1) to (9) as movement patterns of the respective parts when the pressed chance button 3701 is released. This pattern is merely an example, and the movement pattern of each component may be another pattern.
(1) When the hand is released from the state where the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 are positioned below (FIG. 46A), the chance button 3701 moves upward (FIG. 46B), and together with the chance button 3701 The surrounding area 3702 moves upward (FIG. 46C) (the relative position of the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 does not change).
(2) When the hands are released from the state in which the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 are positioned below (FIG. 46A), the surrounding area 3702 moves upward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 46D) (chance The relative position between the button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 does not change), and the chance button 3701 moves further upward (FIG. 46E).
(3) When the hands are released from the state in which the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 are positioned below (FIG. 46A), the surrounding area 3702 moves upward together with the chance button 3701 (FIG. 46F). That is, the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 simultaneously return to the original state (the relative positions of the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 change) and simultaneously return to the original position (FIG. 46 (g)). Note that the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 may be returned to the original at the same time, the surrounding area 3702 may be restored first, and then the chance button 3701 may be restored to the original position. Further, the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3702 may be returned to the original at the same time, the chance button 3701 may be restored first, and then the surrounding area 3702 may return to the original position.
The same applies to the surrounding area 3703. The surrounding area 3702 of (1) to (3) is replaced with the surrounding area 3703, and
(4) When the hands are released from the state where the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the chance button 3701 moves upward, and the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the chance button 3701 (the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area). The relative position of the area 3703 does not change).
(5) When the hands are released from the state where the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the chance button 3701 (the relative positions of the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 do not change). Further, the chance button 3701 moves upward.
(6) When the hands are released from the state where the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the chance button 3701. That is, the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 start to return simultaneously (the relative positions of the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 change) and simultaneously return to the original position. The chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 may be returned to the original at the same time, the surrounding area 3703 may be restored first, and then the chance button 3701 may be returned to the original position. Further, the chance button 3701 and the surrounding area 3703 may be returned to the original at the same time, the chance button 3701 may be returned first, and then the surrounding area 3703 may be returned to the original position.
In addition, the chance buttons 3701 (1) to (3) are replaced with the surrounding area 3703,
(7) When the hands are released from the state where the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the surrounding area 3702 moves upward, and the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the surrounding area 3702 (the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area). The relative position of the area 3703 does not change).
(8) When the hands are released from the state where the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the surrounding area 3702 (the relative positions of the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 do not change) Further, the surrounding area 3702 moves upward.
(9) When the hands are released from the state in which the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 are positioned below, the surrounding area 3703 moves upward together with the surrounding area 3702. That is, the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 simultaneously return to their original positions (the relative positions of the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 change) and simultaneously return to their original positions. Note that the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 may be restored to the original at the same time, the surrounding area 3703 may be restored first, and then the surrounding area 3702 may be restored to the original position. Alternatively, the surrounding area 3702 and the surrounding area 3703 may be restored to the original at the same time, the surrounding area 3702 may be restored first, and then the surrounding area 3703 may be restored to the original position.

<Application to slot machines>
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 47, “a plurality of types of reels 1002 which are rotated and driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode That the payout control means the game medium performs paying out game media payout processing (medal payout process 1008), it is also suitable for the slot machine 1000, "comprising.

  The slot machine 1000 may include rendering means 1010 that performs rendering based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

  In addition, the rendering means 1010 enters the launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the predetermined game area 1012, the winning port 1016 configured to be able to enter the ball launched from the launching device, and the winning port 1016. A detection means 1018 for detecting a sphere, a payout means 1020 for paying out a sphere when the detection means 1018 detects a sphere, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a variable display device 1022 The variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball is inserted into the winning opening and a winning is provided with a shutter 1024 that can be moved to a shielding position and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode. An effect device that stops the display later and effects the game may be used.

  The slot machine 1000 may be provided with a chance button unit. The present invention is also applicable to this chance button unit.

  The slot machine 1000 may be provided with a title panel. Here, the title panel may indicate a panel for displaying the model name and pasting various certificate stamps. The title panel may be provided below the stop button 1006 (stop button unit). In this title panel, at least a part or all of the title panel may be a chance button unit, and the present invention is applicable to this as well.

  It should be noted that the present invention is also applicable to the bet button unit of the slot machine 1000. Here, the bet button is a button for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1010.

<Application to enclosed game machines>
The gaming machine according to the present invention is also applicable to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a gaming machine.

<Appendix>
The present invention described above is
1.
A gaming machine including at least an effect means (for example, chance button units 700, 1700, 2700, 3700, a chance button unit of a slot 1000, a bet button unit) capable of executing an effect,
The production means is provided at least in the first position,
The first position is a position at which the player can at least contact;
The effect means is provided with at least a first area (for example, a pressing surface of the chance button 701, a pressing surface of the chance button 1701, a pressing surface of the chance button 2701, a pressing surface of the chance button 3701),
The effect means includes a second area (for example, a pressing surface of the chance button 701 and a pressing surface of the chance button 702, a pressing surface of the chance button 1701 and a surrounding area 1702, a pressing surface of the chance button 2701 and a surrounding area 2702, a chance button 3701 pressing surface and surrounding area 3702, chance button 3701 pressing surface and surrounding area 3702 and surrounding area 3703) are provided at least,
The first area is movable at least when the rendering means in the first state is operated by a player,
The second area is at least movable when the effecting means in the second state is operated by a player.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature in the production means.

In addition, there are cases where the variation of the production can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second region is a region larger than the first region.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
There are cases where the variation of the production can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second region is a region including at least a part of the first region.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
In some cases, the player can be surprised by changing the movable area in the effect means.

  In addition, there are cases where the variation of the production can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
The presentation means is provided with a third area (for example, a pressing surface of the chance button 701, a pressing surface of the chance button 1701, a pressing surface of the chance button 2701, a pressing surface of the chance button 3701),
The third area is an area that can be operated at least by a player,
The third region is at least a portion of the first region;
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
Since it can be moved by the player's operation, the player may be encouraged to participate in the game.

  Further, it may be easier for the player to participate in the game, and the interest of the game may be further improved.

The present invention also provides
5.
1. To 4. The game stand according to any one of
The presentation means is provided with a fourth area (for example, a pressing surface of the chance button 701, a pressing surface of the chance button 1701, a pressing surface of the chance button 2701, a pressing surface of the chance button 3701),
The fourth area is an area at least operable by a player,
The fourth area is at least a part of the second area.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
Since it can be moved by the player's operation, the player may be encouraged to participate in the game.

  Further, it may be easier for the player to participate in the game, and the interest of the game may be further improved.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The first area is movable at least when the rendering means in the second state is operated by a player,
The second area is at least immovable when the rendering means in the first state is operated by a player.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The game machine is a pachinko machine or a slot machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

<Others>
Hereinafter, the configuration according to the present invention will be described. The present invention may have the following configuration.

[Part 1] Regarding the first state,
The first state may be a state in which the first region can be moved at least by an operation of the rendering means.

The first state may be a state in which only the first region can be moved at least by the operation of the rendering means.
The first state may be a state where at least the first region can be moved by the operation of the first operation means.
The first state may be a state where only the first region can be moved by the operation of the first operation means.
In the case of the first state, even if there is an operation of the production means, the second region may be at least unmovable.
-In the first state, even if there is an operation of the production means, the first region may be at least incapable of movement.
-In the first state, even if the first operating means is operated, the second region may be at least incapable of movement.
-In the first state, even if the first operating means is operated, the first region may be at least incapable of movement.

[2-1] Regarding the second state,
The second state may be a state where at least the second region can be moved by operating the rendering means.

In addition,
The second state may be a state in which only the second region can be moved at least by operation of the rendering means.
The second state may be a state in which at least the second region can be moved by the operation of the first operation means.
The second state may be a state in which at least the second region can be moved by the operation of the first operation means.
-In the second state, the first region may be at least incapable of movement even if the production means is operated.
In the case of the first state, even if there is an operation of the production means, the second region may be at least unmovable.
In the second state, even if the first operating means is operated, the first area may be at least incapable of moving.
-In the second state, even if the first operating means is operated, the second region may be at least unmovable.
The second state may be a state in which both the first region and the second region can be moved at least by operation of the rendering means.
The second state may be a state where both the first region and the second region can be moved by the operation of the first operating means.

[2-2] When the first operating means is operated in the second state, the second area moves in conjunction with the first area.
-A 2nd area | region is an area | region which can move with a 1st area | region, when the production | presentation means which is a 2nd state is operated.
-A 2nd area | region is an area | region which can move with a 1st area | region, when a 1st operation means is operated when a production | presentation means is a 2nd state.

In addition,
The second region may be a region that can move in conjunction with the first region.
The second area may start at least after the first area has moved.
The second area may start at least simultaneously with the start of movement of the first area.
The second area may start at least before the first area moves.

According to this configuration, the following effects may be achieved.
・ The player may be surprised and the interest of the game may be improved.

[3-1] The first detection means is provided with first detection means.
-The 1st operation means is provided with the 1st detection means.
-A 1st detection means detects that the player operated the 1st operation means.

[No. 3-2] A second operating means is provided.
The second operating means is provided in the production means.
The second operation means is provided with second detection means.
The second detection means detects that the player has operated the second operation means.

In addition,
-The 1st detection means may be a detection means different from a 2nd detection means.
The first detection unit may be the same detection unit as the second detection unit.

[No. 3-3] The second operation means is a part of the second region.
The fourth area in the second operating means is an area that can be operated at least by the player.
The fourth area is at least a part of the second area.

In addition,
-A 4th area | region may be at least one part of a 1st area | region.

[No. 3-4-1] The second operating means is operated by the operation of the first operating means.
When the first operating means is operated, the second operating means is operated in conjunction with the operation of the first operating means.
-When the first operating means is operated, the first detecting means detects it.
-When the first operating means is operated, it is detected by the second detecting means.

In addition,
-When the second operating means is operated, the first operating means may be operated in conjunction with the operation of the second operating means.
-When the second operating means is operated, the first operating means may not be operated.
-It may be detected by the first detection means when the second operation means is operated.
-It may be detected by the second detection means when the second operation means is operated.

According to this configuration, the following effects may be achieved.
-Since a plurality of operation means can be operated with a single operation, there are cases where the variation of performance using the operation by the player can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

[No. 3-4-2] The operation of the first operation means and the operation of the second operation means are separate.
-It is detected by the first detection means only when the first operation means is operated.
-It is detected by the second detection means only when the second operation means is operated.

In addition,
-When the second operating means is operated, the first operating means may be operated.
-When the second operating means is operated, the first operating means may not be operated.

[No. 4-1] The display means that the operation means can be operated.
-A display means is provided.
The display means is provided at least on the game board.
The display means can display at least a first image of the plurality of images.
The display means can display at least a second image of the plurality of images.
-A 1st image is an image which performs the display regarding presentation means.
-A 2nd image is an image which displays other than an effect means.

In addition,
-A 1st image may be an image which performs the display regarding an operation means.
-A 2nd image may be an image which displays other than an operation means.
The first image may include at least an image imitating the operation means.
The first image may include at least a chance button image.
The first image may include at least an image imitating the effect means.
The first image may include at least an image imitating at least a part of the rendering means.
The first image may include at least an image imitating the first operation means.
The first image may include at least an image simulating at least a part of the first operation unit.
The first image may include at least an image imitating the second operation means.
The first image may include at least an image simulating at least a part of the second operation means.
-Examples of the second image include a decorative symbol, an effect display, a hold icon, and a fourth symbol.

[Part 4-2] Regarding the first image and the third image,
The display means can display at least the first image when the effect means is in the first state.
The display means can display at least the third image when the effect means is in the second state.
-A 3rd image is an image which performs the display regarding an operation means.

In addition,
The display means may be capable of displaying at least the first image when the effect means is in the second state.
The display means may be capable of displaying at least the third image when the effect means is in the first state.
The display means may be capable of displaying the third image only when the effect means is in the second state.
The display means may be capable of displaying the first image only when the effect means is in the first state.
The display means may be capable of displaying at least the second image when the effect means is in the second state.
The display means may be capable of displaying at least the second image when the effect means is in the first state.
-The player may be surprised more by the difference between the display and the operation means that can actually be pressed.
The first image may include at least an image that imitates the rendering means in the first state.
The third image may include at least an image imitating the rendering means in the second state.
The first image may include at least an image simulating at least a part of the rendering means in the first state.
The third image may include at least an image simulating at least a part of the rendering means in the second state.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least the first operating means.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least the first operation means.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may include at least the second operation means.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may not include at least the second operation means.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may include at least both the first operating means and the second operating means.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the first region.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the first region.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the second region.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the second region.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the third region.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the third region.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the fourth area.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the fourth area.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the fifth area.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the fifth area.
The “image imitating at least a part of the rendering means” may include at least a part or all of the sixth region.
The “image imitating at least part of the rendering means” may not include at least part or all of the sixth region.

[No.5] About production means,
The production means may be a chance button unit.
The production means may be an operation means unit.
-A production | presentation means may be provided in the door. In this case, at least the player may be prevented from directly touching the effect means by a cover or the like. Further, at least the player may directly touch the effect means. Further, in the case of the first state, the player may not touch at least the directing means, and in the case of the second state, the player may at least touch the directing means, or vice versa.
The production means may be provided in the game frame.
The directing means may be provided on the game board.
-A production | presentation means may be provided in the door.

[Part 6] Regarding the operation means:
-Examples of operation means include a chance button and a trigger.
“Operation” may indicate “press”.

[Part 7] For the first region, the second region, the third region, the fourth region, and the fifth region,
The first region may be capable of emitting light.
-The 2nd field may be a field smaller than the 1st field.
-The 2nd field may be the field of the same size as the 1st field. The “same size” may be an area, a shape, or both.
The third area may be the first area.
The third area may be an area included in the second area.
-A 4th area | region may be a 2nd area | region.
The fourth area may include the first area.
The region other than the first region in the second region may be a fifth region.
The fifth area may be movable (operable / can be pressed) when the production means is in the second state.
The fifth area may be one that cannot be moved (operated / pressed) when the production means is in the first state.
The fifth area may be movable (operable / can be pressed) when the production means is in the second state.
The fifth area may be one that cannot be moved (operated / pressed) when the production means is in the first state.
The fifth region may be capable of emitting light. In addition, you may not emit light.
The light emission (light emission pattern, light emission color, brightness, etc.) in the first region may be the same as the light emission (light emission pattern, light emission color, brightness, etc.) in the fifth region. Different light emission (light emission pattern, light emission color, luminance, etc.) may be used.
-The 1st field may be provided inside the 2nd field. The reverse is also possible.

  The first region may be at least partly or entirely surrounded by the second region. The second region may be at least partly or entirely surrounded by the first region.

[Part 8] “Change from the first area to the second area”
The phrase “change from the first area to the second area” may indicate that the size of the movable area changes in the second state.
-“Change from the first area to the second area” may indicate that the area that can be operated (or pressed) by the player changes in the second state.
The phrase “change from the first area to the second area” may indicate that the size of the recessed area changes in the second state.
The phrase “change from the first region to the second region” may indicate that the size of the protruding region changes in the second state.

[No. 9] Regarding the sixth area • The effect means may be provided with at least a sixth area (surrounding area 3703).
-A 6th area | region may be contained at least in a 2nd area | region.
The sixth region may be at least not included in the second region.
The sixth region may be movable when at least the rendering means in the third state is operated.
The sixth area may be immovable when at least operating the rendering means in the third state.
The sixth region may be immovable when at least the presentation means in the second state is operated.
The sixth region may be movable when at least the rendering means in the second state is operated.
The sixth region may be immovable when at least the presentation means in the first state is operated.
The sixth region may be movable when at least the rendering means in the first state is operated.
The third state may be a state in which at least the second region can be moved by operation of the rendering means.
The third state may be a state in which at least the sixth region can be moved by operating the rendering means.
The third state is one or more of the first region, the second region, the third region, the fourth region, the fifth region, and the sixth region by operating the rendering means. Or all may be in the state which can be moved at least.
-A 6th area | region may be provided at least in the 3rd operation means.
-A 6th area | region may not be provided at least in the 3rd operation means.
-A 6th area | region may be provided at least in the 2nd operation means.
-A 6th area | region may not be provided at least in the 2nd operation means.
-A 6th area | region may not be provided at least in the 1st operation means.
-A 6th area | region may be provided at least in the 1st operation means.
-When the third operating means is operated, it may be detected at least by the first detecting means.
-When the third operating means is operated, it may be detected at least by the second detecting means.
-It may be detected at least when the third operating means is operated.
The third detection unit may be capable of detecting that the third operation unit is operated.

[No. 10] Regarding “Immovable” • “Immovable” may indicate that the state is “a state in which it cannot physically move”.
“Unmovable” may indicate that the state is “a state in which physical movement is difficult”.

[Part 11] Other / production means may be provided at the second position.
-A 2nd position may be a position which a player cannot contact at least.
The production means may be provided with first operation means (for example, chance buttons 701, 1701, 2701, 3701, chance buttons of the slot machine 1000).
-The 1st operation means may be provided at least in the 1st field.
-The 1st operation means may be provided at least in the 2nd field.
-The 1st operation means may be provided with the 3rd field at least.
-The 1st operation means may be provided with the 4th field at least.
The directing means may indicate the first directing means.
-The 2nd production means may be provided in the 2nd position.
The second presentation means may be included at least in the first presentation means.
The second presentation means may be separate from the first presentation means.
The second effect means may be movable at least when the player operates at least the first effect means in the second state.
The second effect means may be movable at least when the player operates at least the first effect means in the first state.
The second effect means may be at least immovable when the player operates at least the first effect means in the second state.
The second effect means may be at least immovable when the player operates at least the first effect means in the first state.
-A 2nd production | presentation means may prevent a player from touching a production | presentation means at least directly with a cover body.
The cover body may be formed of a permeable material (resin such as plastic or glass).

<Appendix 2>
The present invention described above is
1.
A door body (for example, front frame door 106);
Display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
A game table including an operation means unit (for example, chance button units 1700 and 2700),
The door body is provided with the operation means unit at a position where the player can operate,
The display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of types of display,
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation result display (for example, the image of FIG. 33 (p), the image of FIG. 33 (p) ′, the image of FIG. 34 (p) ″, FIG. 35). The animation of (h), the image of FIG. 38 (e), the image of FIG. 38 (e) ′, the image of FIG. 38 (e) ″, the image of FIG. 38 (e) ″, and the image of FIG. An image (effect display), an image of FIG. 41 (l) ′, an image of FIG. 43 (y) ′ ″, and an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) of FIG. 44 (b),
The operation result display may be displayed when there is an operation on a first area (for example, a pressing surface of the chance button 1701 or a pressing surface of the chance button 2701) of the operation means unit. ,
When there is an operation on the first area, the position of the first area may be displaced,
When the operation of the first area is performed, the position of the second area (for example, the pressing surface of the chance button 1701 and the surrounding area 1702, the pressing surface of the chance button 2701 and the surrounding area 2702) may be displaced,
The second region is a region including the first region.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature as a production means.
-Since there is a case where it is displaced other than where it is operated, the operation of the operation means may not be monotonous and the player may be entertained.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The second region is a region composed of the first region and a third region (for example, a surrounding region 1702 and a surrounding region 2702),
When there is an operation of the first region, the position of the third region may not be displaced,
When there is an operation of the first region, the position of the third region may be displaced,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
The operation means unit is a unit configured to include operation means (for example, a chance button 1701 and a chance button 2701),
The first area is an operation area of the operation means.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation promotion display (for example, operation means image 208i),
When the position of the first region is displaced, the operation promotion display may be displayed during a period during which the operation of the first region is valid (hereinafter referred to as “operation valid period”). Yes,
When the position of the second region is displaced, the operation promotion display may be displayed during the operation effective period.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
5.
4). A game machine according to claim 1,
The operation promotion display is a display composed of a plurality of images,
One image of the plurality of images is an operation valid period image (for example, an operable period image 208j),
The operation effective period image is an image that changes as the operation effective period elapses.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
When only the position of the first region is displaced by the operation of the first region, the operation result display may be displayed when the first region is operated,
When the position of the second region is displaced by the operation of the first region, the operation result display may be displayed when the first region is operated.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 6. The game stand according to any one of
The game table is a pachinko machine or a slot machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

<Appendix 3>
The present invention described above is
1.
Display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
A first operation means (for example, chance buttons 701, 1701, 2701) that can be pressed by the player;
A second operation means (for example, a chance button 702, a surrounding area 1702, 2702) that can be pressed by the player;
A game machine equipped with
The display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of types of display,
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation response display (for example, the image of FIG. 33 (p), the image of FIG. 33 (p) ′, the image of FIG. 34 (p) ″), FIG. The animation of (h), the image of FIG. 38 (e), the image of FIG. 38 (e) ′, the image of FIG. 38 (e) ″, the image of FIG. 38 (e) ″, and the image of FIG. An image (effect display), an image of FIG. 41 (l) ′, an image of FIG. 43 (y) ′ ″, and an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) of FIG. 44 (b),
In a state where only the first operation means is permitted (hereinafter referred to as “first state”), the operation response display is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation means. Configured to
The first operating means has been operated in a state where the operating means of both the first operating means and the second operating means are permitted (hereinafter referred to as “second state”). The operation response display is configured to be displayed in response to
In the second state, the operation response display is configured to be displayed in response to the operation of the second operation means.
The first state is a state where a pressing operation on the second operation means is not permitted,
The second state is a state in which a pressing operation with respect to the second operation means is allowed,
Even if the second operation means in the first state is pressed down with the same strength as the second operation means being pushed down in the second state, the second operation means It is configured so that the operation means of is not pushed down,
The operation response display (for example, FIG. 38) is more effective when the second operation means is operated in the second state than when the first operation means is operated in the first state. As the display 208k), another image having higher reliability than a certain image is easily displayed.
Because it is a game stand characterized by that,
-It is possible to provide a game stand having a feature as a production means.

The present invention also provides
2.
1. A game machine according to claim 1,
When the first operation means (for example, the chance buttons 1701, 2701) is pressed, the second operation means (for example, the surrounding areas 1702, 2702) is pressed. There is,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
3.
1. Or 2. A game machine according to claim 1,
When the first operation means is operated in the second state, the different image is more likely to be displayed than when the first operation means is operated in the first state.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
4).
1. To 3. The game stand according to any one of
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation promotion display,
The operation promotion display is a display that prompts the operation of the first operation means,
The operation promotion display is a display that may be displayed in a period in which the operation of the first operation means is valid,
In the first state, the operation promotion display is displayed,
In the second state, the operation promotion display is displayed.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
5.
4). A game machine according to claim 1,
The operation promotion display is a display composed of a plurality of images,
One image of the plurality of images is an image including an image imitating the first operation means (for example, the operation means image 208i),
One image of the plurality of images is an operation valid period image (for example, an operable period image 208j),
The operation effective period image is an image that changes with the passage of a period during which the operation of the first operation means is effective.
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
6).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

The present invention also provides
7).
1. To 5. The game stand according to any one of
The gaming table is a slot machine,
This is a game table characterized by that.

  The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above, and any combination of elements of the individual embodiments is included in the present invention, and various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art are also included. Thus, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. That is, various additions, modifications, and partial deletions can be made without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

100 Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 104 Main body 200 Game board

Claims (7)

Display means;
A first operating means capable of being pressed by a player;
A second operating means that can be pressed by the player;
A game machine equipped with
The display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of types of display,
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation response display,
In a state where only the first operation means is permitted (hereinafter referred to as “first state”), the operation response display is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation means. Configured to
The first operating means has been operated in a state where the operating means of both the first operating means and the second operating means are permitted (hereinafter referred to as “second state”). The operation response display is configured to be displayed in response to
In the second state, the operation response display is configured to be displayed in response to the operation of the second operation means.
The first state is a state where a pressing operation on the second operation means is not permitted,
The second state is a state in which a pressing operation with respect to the second operation means is allowed,
Even if the second operation means in the first state is pressed down with the same strength as the second operation means being pushed down in the second state, the second operation means It is configured so that the operation means of is not pushed down,
When the second operation means is operated in the second state rather than when the first operation means is operated in the first state, the operation response display is more than a certain image. Another image with high reliability is likely to be displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
When the first operating means is pressed, the second operating means may be in a pressed state in conjunction with the first operating means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
When the first operation means is operated in the second state, the different image is more likely to be displayed than when the first operation means is operated in the first state.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
One type of display among the plurality of types of display is an operation promotion display,
The operation promotion display is a display that prompts the operation of the first operation means,
The operation promotion display is a display that may be displayed in a period in which the operation of the first operation means is valid,
In the first state, the operation promotion display is displayed,
In the second state, the operation promotion display is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 4,
The operation promotion display is a display composed of a plurality of images,
One image of the plurality of images is an image including an image imitating the first operation means,
One image of the plurality of images is an operation effective period image,
The operation effective period image is an image that changes with the passage of a period during which the operation of the first operation means is effective.
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.