JP2017192732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that setting can be changed while holding a game state when a game machine mounts both of a backup function and a probability setting function, namely, when mounting the probability setting function in a game machine including the backup function, a jackpot may occur easily depending on how these functions are used, fraudulence may occur, or a fair game machine cannot be provided though conventional game machines include a game machine mounting the backup function and a game machine mounting the probability setting function.SOLUTION: A fair game machine can be provided by providing a setting condition of a setting function of a determination probability with a predetermined limitation in the game machine mounting a setting function of the determination probability.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  In some conventional gaming machines, a hit determination is performed with a predetermined jackpot probability based on a ball entering the start opening, and when the result of the determination is a big hit, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is executed. Some game shop staffs have a probability setting function for changing the jackpot probability by performing a predetermined operation on the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the conventional gaming machine has a function of holding the gaming state when the supplied power is cut off, and returning the gaming state based on the stored memory when power is supplied again, a so-called backup function. Some have

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  When a probability setting function is installed in a gaming machine having a backup function as described above, it becomes possible to change the setting while maintaining the gaming state, and depending on how these functions are used, it is easy to generate a big hit. There is a risk that fraud will occur or a fair game machine cannot be provided.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a determination probability setting function, by setting a predetermined restriction on the setting condition of the determination probability setting function, a fair gaming machine Is to provide.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as the determination probability of the determination means;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected; With
A selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection unit after the power supply unit starts power supply;
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, information indicating a determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and selection information of the determination probability selection means are: When it is determined that they do not match, a predetermined error process is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means from a plurality of determination probabilities to a predetermined determination probability by performing a predetermined input operation. In addition, there is provided storage holding means capable of storing and holding gaming state information including information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means (also referred to as “setting information”) even after power supply is stopped. In addition, a game state information recovery unit is provided for recovering the game state information stored in the memory holding unit after the power supply is started. And the selection information to be selected by the determination probability selection means after starting the power supply, information indicating the selection probability and the determination probability specified based on the gaming state information recovered by the gaming state information recovery means, If they do not match, predetermined error processing is executed.

  Thus, when the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the determination probability is to be changed, a predetermined error process is performed. In addition, this makes it possible to notify or prevent the occurrence of an act of changing the determination probability while restoring the game state information. Here, as the “error processing”, notification processing for performing error notification using a predetermined display area, a lamp, a speaker, etc., stop of the game ball launching function, stop of variation display of identification information, and stop of determination processing It is possible to exemplify a game control stop process such as the above. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a predetermined gaming machine by providing a predetermined restriction on the setting condition of the determination probability setting function.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a block diagram, such as a power supply board. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to special symbols acquired by the game control microcomputer, (B) is a table showing random numbers related to normal symbols acquired by the game control microcomputer, and (C) is a reach determination table. Yes, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a table | surface which shows the jackpot determination table for every game mode. It is a table | surface which shows the jackpot probability etc. for every game mode. It is a table | surface which shows a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an initial setting process. It is a flowchart of a mode setting process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a mode setting monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. 10 is a flowchart of mode setting processing according to the second embodiment.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a winning game that can give a predetermined amount of gaming profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variable display of the symbol. An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect.

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good. In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed with the same third digit such as “777” (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”). In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”) It is. Also, in the event of a loss, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a rosette symbol (also referred to as a “delayed effect symbol”) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible.

  Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the gaming state, and a decoration member 13 that is shaped like a character or a figure is arranged. Yes.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible.

  As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

  By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable pitch opening”) having a first big winning opening 30. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3 above the first big prize opening 30 and at the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 ("second variable ball entry" having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass and a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 35. The movable piece 150 is configured to be guided (sorted) to the area 39 or the non-specific area 49. The movable piece 150 is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second big prize opening 35, in other words, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. Operation starts. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and the specific area. It is impossible to pass 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and the specific area 39 can be passed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened.

  Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination is based on the winning at the first starting port 20 and the gaming state has changed, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The goal is to enter the big prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. A number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  Further, the main indicator 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a hit (specific result), the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the launch of the game ball A firing direction indicator 47 is included that indicates the direction, i.e., whether to strike right or left. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first result (15R big hit), the three “ijn” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second result (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the third result (small hit) is obtained, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off.

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The stop display mode is set to a different display mode according to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, as in the first special symbol display 41b. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of (undigested) special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. Special figure reservation is a special for determining the special symbol success / failure random numbers etc. corresponding to the special figure hold (whether it is a big hit / small hit / out or big hit type) and showing the result of the determination This refers to executing a variable display of symbols. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”.

  Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the t LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the removed normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage. The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44.

  Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”) that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. )), A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and payout control that performs control related to game ball payout Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on image display device 7, symbol displayed on effect indicator 102, first effect hold indicator 103a, second effect hold indicator 103b, etc. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) or the like that performs display control is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. In the RAM of the game control microcomputer 81, the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b), the general figure reservation storage unit 86, and the power supply voltage are reduced. A backup area 161 (also referred to as “main control backup area”) that stores and holds information (also referred to as “gaming state information”) indicating the gaming state at that time is provided when it is detected (when power is cut off). Yes. This backup area 161 is a save area for storing predetermined game state information to be backed up among the information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 for a predetermined period after the power supply is stopped. It is. When the power supply is resumed, it is possible to restore (restore) a predetermined gaming state when a drop in the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held in the backup area 161. . These processes are also referred to as “game state information recovery means”.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control board 80 includes a probability of determining a big hit, a probability of determining a small hit, and a big hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination. A “mode setting switch 82” is provided that can change the probability of determining the jackpot type when it is determined. As shown in FIG. 6, the “mode setting switch 82” is a slide type switch whose setting can be switched in five stages. In addition, a game store clerk or the like can select an arbitrary game mode by sliding the operation portion 82a of the mode setting switch 82 leftward or rightward (by performing a predetermined input operation). In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the operation unit 82 a is placed at a position where “game mode 3” is selected, and the game mode is set to “game mode 3”.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an arbitrary game mode can be selected from five types of game modes by an input operation to the mode setting switch 82. As five types of game modes, a game mode 1, a game mode 2, a game mode 3, a game mode 4, and a game mode 5 are provided. In FIG. 6, the game mode can be set to the game mode 1 by positioning the operation portion 82 a at the leftmost setting position (position [1]) of the mode setting switch 82. In addition, the game mode can be set to the game mode 2 by positioning the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (position [2]) from the left of the mode setting switch 82. Further, the operation mode 82a is positioned at the third setting position ([3] position) from the left of the mode setting switch 82, so that the game mode can be set to the game mode 3 (FIG. 6). Setting mode). In addition, the game mode can be set to the game mode 4 by positioning the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (position [4]) from the right of the mode setting switch 82. Further, the operation mode 82a is positioned at the rightmost setting position ([5] position) of the mode setting switch 82, so that the game mode can be set to the game mode 5 (see FIG. 6). .

  Further, the game mode can be set to any game mode of the setter by moving (positioning) the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to any set position. The setting state of the mode setting switch 82, that is, the position of the operation unit 82 a is monitored by the CPU of the main control board 80, and the position of the operation unit 82 a of the mode setting switch 82 (selected by the operator) is monitored by the CPU. Selected information indicating the played game mode). When an operator such as a game store clerk performs a predetermined input operation on the mode setting switch 82 in order to change the game mode and the selection information is changed, the CPU of the main control board 80 controls the predetermined control described later. If the condition is satisfied, the game mode corresponding to the selected information is set (mode change), and if not satisfied, the game mode corresponding to the selected information is not set (mode) Do not change). The means for setting (changing the setting of) the game mode when this change condition is satisfied is also referred to as “determination probability setting means”. The mode setting switch 82 is also referred to as “determination probability selection means”, and information indicating the position (selected setting) selected by the mode setting switch 82 is also referred to as “selection information”.

  Here, each game mode (game mode 1 to game mode 5) will be described with reference to FIG. When the game mode is set to “game mode 1”, the jackpot probability (the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first special symbol success / failure determination and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol success / failure determination) is low. 1/630 in the probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. The small hit probability is 1/160 for both the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination. In addition, the big hit type (big hit type determination determination) when the first special symbol is determined to be big hit is the ratio of 15% first big hit 40%, 15R second big hit 50%, 2R third big hit 10% It is distributed by. The jackpot type determination random number is composed of 100 values from 0 to 99, and any value is acquired at the timing of entering the starting port (the first starting port or the second starting port). The jackpot type is determined. The big hit type (big hit type determination determination) when the big special hit is determined in the second special symbol success / failure determination is such that 15R fourth big hit is 100%. That is, if it is determined that the second special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit, it will always be a 15R fourth big hit.

  Next, when the game mode is set to “gaming mode 2”, the jackpot probability (the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first special symbol success / failure determination and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol success / failure determination) Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Other conditions are the same as in game mode 1. Next, when the game mode is set to “gaming mode 3”, the jackpot probability (the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first special symbol success / failure determination and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol success / failure determination) Is 1/210 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Other conditions are the same as in game mode 1. When these game modes 1 to 3 are compared, the big hit probability (the so-called first hit probability) in the low probability state is different, and the game mode 3 is the most advantageous for the player, and then the game mode 2 The game mode 3 is the most unfavorable game mode for the player.

  Next, when the game mode is set to “gaming mode 4”, the jackpot probability (the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first special symbol success / failure determination and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol success / failure determination) Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/42 in the high probability state. The small hit probability is 1/90 for both the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination. In addition, the big hit type (big hit type determination determination) when the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit is 30% for the 15R first big hit, 60% for the 15R second big hit, and 10% for the 2R third big hit. It is distributed by. In this game mode 4, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the same probability as the game mode 2, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/42, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is the highest in the game mode. Has been. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment makes a special symbol success / failure determination a predetermined number of times in a high probability state, and shifts to a low probability state when it is not determined to be a big hit ( The so-called “ST machine” is a specification referred to as a “probable variation number cut gaming machine”). Therefore, the game mode 4 is considered to have the highest possibility that the next jackpot will occur in a high probability state, as compared to other game modes. That is, this game mode 4 can be said to be a setting (game mode) that is least likely to end the high probability state without generating a big hit.

  On the other hand, in the determination of the big hit type, it is set to be disadvantageous compared to other game modes. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination at the time of the first special symbol success / failure determination, the ratio of 15R first jackpot that is highly likely to receive a privilege (high probability state) is higher than in other game modes The ratio of the 15R second big hit that is set low and the possibility that the privilege (high probability state) is given is set higher than the other game modes. As a result, in the game mode 4, there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur in the high probability state, but the possibility that the high probability state will continue based on the big hit is low.

  Next, when the game mode is set to “game mode 5”, the jackpot probability (probability determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination and probability determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination) Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/90 in the high probability state. The small hit probability is 1/210 for both the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination. In addition, the big hit type (big hit type determination determination) when the big special hit is determined in the first special symbol success / failure determination is the ratio of 15% first big hit 50%, 15R second big hit 40%, 2R third big hit 10% It is distributed by. In this game mode 5, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the same probability as the game mode 2, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/90, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is the lowest in the game mode. Has been. Therefore, this game mode 5 is least likely to cause the next big hit in the high probability state as compared with other game modes, and may end the high probability state without generating the big hit. This is the highest setting. On the other hand, in the determination of the big hit type, it is advantageously set as compared with other game modes. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination at the time of the first special symbol success / failure determination, the ratio of 15R first jackpot that is highly likely to receive a privilege (high probability state) is higher than in other game modes It is set high, and the rate of 15R second big hit that is unlikely to receive a privilege (high probability state) is set lower than other game modes. As a result, in game mode 5, there is a low possibility that the next big hit will occur in the high probability state, but if the big hit is reached, the possibility that the high probability state will continue based on the big hit is high. ing.

  In this way, it has an unfavorable game mode and an advantageous game mode compared to others, and the probability of jackpot in the high probability state (in the privilege grant state) is high, but the high probability state is in the case of a big hit A game mode that has a low possibility of being continued (possibility to receive a privilege again) or a game mode that has a low probability of being a big hit in a high probability state but is highly likely to continue in a high probability state Various game modes that can accommodate various player preferences are provided. Thereby, a player who selects a gaming machine selects a predetermined gaming machine and plays a game in the hope that the gaming machine is set to his / her favorite gaming mode. In addition, the game modes 1 to 3, the game mode 4, and the game mode 5 have different small hit probabilities, so that the player is set by counting the number of small hit occurrences during the game. It is possible to guess to some extent the game mode that is being played. Thereby, the player can estimate whether or not the gaming machine being played is set to a desired game mode, and can use it as an index for continuing the game. As a result, it is possible to give a new gaming interest and enhance the gaming interest.

  Also, in these game modes, it is possible to change some or all of the aspects such as the displayed identification information (effect symbol), the appearing character, and the reach effect (character effect). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored of the game and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, etc., the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment corresponds to the main control board 80, the payout control board 110, other control boards (sub control board 90, image control board 100), and the like. A power supply substrate 109 for supplying driving power is provided. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power supply unit 104 for supplying drive power (power supply) to each control board and the like, and a voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 for monitoring a drop in power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board. ing. In addition, a predetermined operation (turned on by pressing the left side and turned off by pressing the right side) is performed on the power supply board 109 as a switch for a game shop clerk to perform a predetermined input operation. A power switch 84 that can start or stop the supply of power supply voltage, a backup area provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 by performing a predetermined input operation, and a backup provided in the RAM of the payout control unit 110 And a RAM clear switch 83 that erases and initializes the stored contents of the area. The power supply substrate 109 is also referred to as “power supply means”. Further, the power supply substrate 109 may be composed of a single substrate or a plurality of substrates. The same applies to the main control board 80, the payout control board 110, the sub control board 90, and other control boards.

  When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power OFF state), if only the power switch 84 is turned ON, the power supply voltage is supplied to the power supply board 109 and the power supply board 109 to various control boards. Necessary driving power is supplied. If the game state information when the power is turned off (when power is reduced) is normally stored (stored) in the backup area, the game when the power is turned off (when power is reduced) based on the gaming state information. After recovering the state, it is set in a game-ready state (this is also referred to as “game state information recovery means”). On the other hand, when the power switch 84 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 83 is pressed for a predetermined period when the power switch 84 is turned on, the input information (RAM clear signal) of the RAM clear switch from the power board 109 is the main control. If there is game state information that is input to the unit 80 and the payout control unit 110 and stored in the backup area (the main control unit 80 and the payout control unit 110), the stored game state information is erased and initialized. Thus, a game-ready state is set (this is also referred to as “game state information initializing means”). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be initialized to the initial state.

  In addition, the voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC24V, DC12V, DC5V, etc.) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the monitored voltage value is reduced to a predetermined value. Then (when a drop in power supply voltage is detected), a “power-off signal” indicating that fact is output to the CPU of the main control unit 80, the CPU of the payout control unit 110, and the like (see FIG. 6). . Further, the CPU of the main control board 80 and the CPU of the payout control board 110 that have received the power-off signal transmitted from the power supply board 109 store and hold the game state information stored in the respective RAMs in a backup area, which will be described later. Perform the power-off monitoring process. Here, in the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the payout control board 110, the storage area for storing the game state information during the game is also referred to as “game state information storage means”, and when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected. A backup area for storing game state information to be backed up is also referred to as “memory holding means”.

  Further, a part or all of the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the payout control board 110 is used as a backup area, and is backed up by a backup power supply (backup voltage) included in the power supply unit of the power supply board 109. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power-off operation, these RAMs are used for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The contents (gaming state information) of the backup target (memory retention target) stored in is saved (stored). The game state information includes at least information indicating the set game mode, data indicating the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the main control unit (special symbol status flag, normal symbol status flag, reserved memory) Counter value, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, and the like. The game state information is stored (stored) in a backup area (backup RAM) where power supply is maintained by a backup power source. Note that “data according to the control state of the main control unit” means that after a power failure or the like occurs and the power supply is started again, the control state (game state) is changed to a power failure or the like. It is data necessary to restore the control state (game state) at the time (before the occurrence of a power failure). Although not shown, a backup area is provided in the RAM of the sub-control unit 90 similarly to the main control unit 80 and the like, and the game state information ( The number of reserved memories, prefetch information, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.) can be stored and retained, and the contents of the backup area of the RAM may be saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. To do. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38 and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first big winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. is there. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling a game effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. Yes. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the first effect hold display 103a, and the second effect hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbols are displayed by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. 8 is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the first effect hold indicator 103a and the second effect hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs, or by a combination of colors, the first effect hold display 103a is displayed with the number of holds displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold display 43a. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same number of holds as the number of holds. Further, the second effect hold display device 103b is display-controlled in a display mode that indicates the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold display device 43b. The This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible by covering. . A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The movable decorative member 14 is visible only in part in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch.

  Next, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”. Note that one or a plurality of special symbols may be provided as the types of special symbols to be stopped and displayed in “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”.

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 7, the types of hits include “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, and “15R fourth big hit”. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 4th big hit” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit to open the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (also simply referred to as “V”). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 (a predetermined privilege is given when the game ball passes through the specific area) can be called a V round, a chance round, or a challenge round. Note that this V round (specific round) is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated, and rounds other than the V round (non-specific round) do not operate the movable piece 150. That is, even if the second grand prize winning opening 35 is a round other than the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the specific area 39 is always closed. Even if the ball is paid into the second grand prize opening 35, the game ball is not guided to the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that rounds other than the V round are “a round in which a game ball cannot pass through a specific area”.

  In addition, “15R 2nd big hit” is 1 round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second and second rounds is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), making it difficult to enter the second grand prize opening 35 and difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (as impossible) It is also a big hit. That is, the “15R second big hit” can be said to be a big hit that does not open the second big prize winning device 36 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). "2R 3rd big hit" is the number of times (number of rounds) of opening the grand prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, and in the first and second rounds, which are V rounds, respectively, Although there is no game ball, the game ball to the second big prize opening 35 is opened in such a manner that it can enter. Specifically, in each round, “0.9 s” is released once. In other words, the 2R third big hit is a big hit that opens the second big prize winning device 36 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the game ball can pass to the specific area 39, but the 15R first big hit In addition, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Accordingly, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area (15R second big hit and Since the first and second V rounds are executed in a relatively high manner (compared), the game state after the big hit game can be obtained by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Can be shifted to a high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of 15R second big hit, since the opening time of the first and second chance rounds is 0.1 seconds each, it is a V round, but the second big prize opening Since it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the game area, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state described later. (Low probability state) is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, in the small hit game opening pattern executed when the small hit is reached, the opening operation of opening the second big prize opening 35 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice (to enter the ball ready state). ) The opening pattern of the small hit game is apparently the same as the 2R third big hit game, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether it is a small hit game or a 2R big hit game. . Therefore, it is not possible to distinguish whether the hit game to be executed is a small hit game or a 2R big hit game only by looking at these opening patterns. That is, when the small hit is reached, the second big winning device 36 is opened twice in such a manner that a game ball can enter the second big winning opening 35. However, since the movable piece 150 does not operate during the small hit game, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Even if there is a game ball passing to the specific area 39 for some reason, an invalid period in which the passing of the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) is not processed as valid in rounds other than the V round. Therefore, any privilege is not given based on the passage of the specific area 39.

  Accordingly, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, it is difficult to distinguish the 2R third big hit and the small hit from the open pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the 2R third big hit or the small win from the opening pattern of the big prize opening. Also, in terms of performance, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit, and during the subsequent display of the variation of the production symbols. Thus, it is possible to execute a common effect (effect mode). Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. In addition, it is set as the structure which a player cannot visually recognize also about the operation | movement aspect of the movable piece 150 inside the 2nd big winning opening 35, or whether the game ball passed the specific area | region. As a result, in the case of a small hit, and in the case of 2R third big hit, the game with a sense of expectation that after the hit game (small hit game or big hit game) may be in a high probability state It is possible to advance the game, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. . At this time, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

  Further, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. The second grand opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum, respectively (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass. That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, at the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round which are V rounds, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. Since the movable piece 150 is also operating, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 with a high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the 2R third big hit is reached (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the 2R third big hit Each grand opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. At this time, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35, which is the sum of the first and second rounds, is 1.8 seconds at the maximum, a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during any round. Thus, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 that is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. In addition, since the total opening time of the second grand prize winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R third big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that hardly wins a prize ball compared to other big hits (15R big hit).

  Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the same big winning opening as the big winning opening opened in the big hit game of 2R third big hit is opened with the same opening pattern. In addition, the closing time between the first opening and the second opening in the small hit game and the interval time of the first round and the second round in the 2R third big hit are set to the same time. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit. In addition, even in this small hit, since the total opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds at the maximum, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 35. However, as described above, since the small hit game does not have the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small hit cannot expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hits are those that have almost no special benefits for the player in terms of game state transition and prize balls (only prize balls for entering). That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit), The second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern 3 open patterns (2R third big hit, small hit).

  Note that the probability of allocating to each jackpot in the determination of whether or not the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is determined is set corresponding to each game mode as described above. In addition, the big hits in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is correct are all 15R fourth big hits. In other words, if the hit determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has been made easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the 15R fourth big hit must be made. It becomes. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second start port 21 has a larger hit than the big hit in the determination of whether or not the game ball enters the first start port 20 (first special symbol big hit lottery). It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (second special symbol big lottery lottery) performed by entering a game ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “random symbol for determining whether or not to win a special symbol (also referred to as“ information for determining whether or not to win ”), resulting in a big hit. In this case, the determination of the type of jackpot is made based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ symbol for determining symbols ”or“ information for determining symbols ”). Each of the special symbol success / failure determination and the jackpot type determination determination is also referred to as a “win / failure determination (determination)”, and may be generally referred to as “win / failure determination (determination)”. As shown in FIG. 8A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes “reach random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. (Also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. . For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination and second special symbol success / failure determination) is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. Using this, it is determined whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit / no-go determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per-random number) determined to be a winning value larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8D). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the number-of-opening times increase function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the game state after the special game in the case of the 15R first big hit is that the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. The high probability state of the special symbol, the short time state of the special symbol, and the high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 15R second big hit is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so the normal state of the special symbol and the short state of the special symbol, And it will be in a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state (also referred to as“ time-short mode ”)”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. The possibility is extremely low, but if the vehicle passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set. Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is that the special symbol is high if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. Probability state, special symbol non-time-short state, and low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed, or when a big hit game is executed.

  This highly accurate low base state is a state where it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. That is, the high accuracy low base state is a so-called “latent probability variation state”. In addition, a state in which it is not notified whether the jackpot probability of the current special symbol success / failure determination is low probability or high probability (low probability state or high probability state) is referred to as a “probability non-notification state”. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that the high-accuracy and high-base state is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a so-called “probability game state (also referred to as“ probability change mode ”)”. Also, in the high base state, the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is the high probability state of the special symbol and the special symbol of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a short time state and a high base state. That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the special game is executed. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal state of the special symbol, the non-time-short state of the special symbol, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”.

  Further, in a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the right-handed game ball enter the right game area 3B. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area. Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided in the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 12 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initial setting process to be described later is performed (S101). In the initial setting process (S101), for example, in addition to processing such as gaming state restoration processing and gaming state initialization processing, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO , PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, status and counter reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting process (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter (after the game is started). In the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special symbol”, and the second special symbol is “special symbol 2”. "Two second figure".

  Further, after the initial setting process (S101), a mode setting process (S106) described later is executed. In this mode setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition (change timing, change operation) described later is satisfied. If the change condition is satisfied, the setting change to the game mode selected by the mode setting switch 82 is performed. It is a process that makes it possible. Similar to the initial setting process (S101), this mode setting process (S106) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter (after the game is started). Following the mode setting process (S106), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Initial setting processing]
Next, the initial setting process (S101) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the initial setting process (S101), interrupt is first prohibited (S3001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack area for securing the stack area is performed (S3002). Next, interrupt setting processing for setting the interrupt mode (S3003), built-in device setting processing for setting various built-in devices such as CTC (counter / timer circuit) and PIO (peripheral device interface) (S3004), S3006 Move on to processing.

  In S3006, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not a pressing operation is performed (S3006). If it is determined in S3006 that the RAM clear switch is OFF, that is, the power is turned on without the RAM clear switch being operated (NO in S3006), then whether the power-off flag is normally turned on Is determined (S3007). If it is determined in S3007 that the power-off flag is ON (YES in S3007), RAM check data is calculated for the backup areas (161, 162) in the RAM (S3008). The RAM check data is calculated by adding all the bits after adding the state of the input port, the value of the power-off flag, and the contents of the RAM area protected at the time of power-off for each byte.

  Next, the check data calculated in S3008 is compared with the saved check data stored in the RAM when the power is turned off (also referred to as “power failure”) to determine whether the check data is normal (S3009). . If it is determined in S3009 that the calculated check data in the RAM matches the stored check data (YES in S3009), it is determined that the backup data stored in the RAM backup area (161, 162) is normal when the power is turned off. Then, initialize (clear to 0) the area other than the RAM area (backup area, etc.) that is used when performing power recovery processing, and play the game state (probability state, short time state, number of holds, game) Mode, special symbol status, normal symbol status, etc.) are restored (recovered) (S3010). Next, the power interruption flag is turned OFF (S3011), and a “power-on command at power interruption recovery (power interruption recovery command)” is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3012), and the process proceeds to S3016. The “power failure recovery command” includes a set value according to the gaming state (low probability state, high probability state, whether or not time is short, status information, etc.), and the sub control board is based on this set value. The control state 90 is also restored to the control state at the time of power failure occurrence (before power failure occurrence).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3006 that the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated (the power is turned on while pressing the RAM clear) (YES in S3006), Alternatively, when it is determined in S3007 that the power-off flag is not normally ON (that is, OFF or abnormal) (NO in S3007), or when it is determined that the check data in the RAM does not match (S3009) In NO), the entire area (including the backup area) of the RAM (RAM of the main control unit 80 and the payout control unit) is initialized (S3013), which is different from the aforementioned “power-on command at power failure recovery”. So that the “power-on command when clearing RAM (RAM clear command)” is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3014), the initialization flag is turned ON (S3015), and the S3016 To migrate sense. In S3016, CPU peripheral device setting processing is sequentially performed, interrupt permission is set (S3016), and the processing ends.

  By performing this processing, when the power supply switch is turned off, the power supply switch is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated (while it is turned on), and the RAM clear switch is turned on until a predetermined time. Is transmitted to the main control board 80, and all the RAM areas including the backup area are initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without such an operation, the gaming state (control state) at the time of power interruption is restored based on the gaming state information (including the gaming mode) stored in the backup area. Will be. As a result, even if an unexpected power outage occurs, it is possible to restore the gaming state (control state) in the middle of the game when power supply resumes, preventing the player from suffering unexpected damage It becomes possible to do.

[Mode setting processing]
Next, the mode setting process (S106) will be described. The mode setting process is a process for setting any one of the game modes selected from the above-described five game modes 1 to 5. In this mode setting process, a predetermined change condition is set, and the game mode setting is not changed even if the mode setting switch is operated unless the change condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106), first, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether or not the RAM is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on (S3101). If it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3101), the mode setting switch selection information is read (S3102), the game mode corresponding to the read selection information is set (S3103), and processing Finish. In this way, when the RAM including the backup area is initialized by starting the gaming machine by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on, the mode setting switch selection information (setting change operation) is enabled. Therefore, the game mode can be changed (set).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the mode setting switch selection information is read (S3104), the read mode selection switch selection information and the initial setting process described above. It is determined whether or not the game mode (currently set) stored in the RAM by the restoration process matches (S3105). Next, in S3106, when it is determined that the determination results in S3105 match (YES in S3106), the process proceeds to S3108. In S3108, it is determined whether error notification is being performed (S3108). If it is determined that error notification is not being performed (NO in S3108), the process ends. In other words, when the power is turned on, the gaming state (control state) at the time of power interruption is restored based on the gaming state information stored in the backup area without performing a predetermined operation on the RAM clear switch. When the setting state of the mode setting switch is not changed, the processing order is as described above, and the game can be started.

  If it is determined in S3106 that the determination results in S3105 do not match (NO in S3106), error notification is performed (S3107) and the process proceeds to S3106 again. The processes in S3106 and S3107 are repeated until error determination is made in S3106, and error notification is continued (S3107). In S3106, the error notification is continued until it is determined that they match, and the game is not shifted to a state where the game can be started. That is, the game is stopped. In this way, when it is determined that they do not match in S3106, the gaming state (control state) at the time of power interruption is restored based on the gaming state information stored and retained in the backup area (the gaming state restoration process in the initial setting process) This can happen when the setting state of the mode setting switch is changed. In the error notification, an error display indicating that “the mode setting switch has been illegally operated” is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, or a predetermined error is indicated by the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, or the speaker 67. It is possible to make a notification. Further, in the error notification, both the correct game mode setting and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be indicated by some display. Thereby, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be quickly corrected, and the error notification can be ended.

  On the other hand, during execution of the error notification, by returning the setting state of the mode setting switch to the position corresponding to the gaming mode set in the gaming machine (that is, the state at the time of power interruption), it is determined that they match in S3106 ( YES in S3106), it becomes possible to shift to the processing of S3108. In S3108, it is determined whether error notification is being performed (S3108). If it is determined that error notification is being performed (YES in S3108), error notification is terminated (S3109), and the process is terminated. As a result, the game can be started. As another method for terminating (releasing) this error notification, there is a method in which the power switch is once turned off and the RAM clear switch is turned on by performing a predetermined input operation. That is, the error notification is ended by initializing the gaming machine, and the error notification (error processing) is also ended by a method of changing the game mode to the game mode corresponding to the selection information of the mode setting switch 82. Is possible.

  In a pachinko gaming machine having a game mode setting change function as in this embodiment, when a gaming machine frame is opened for maintenance or the like, a game store clerk or a trader inadvertently (inadvertently) switches to the mode setting switch 82. There is a possibility of touching and operating the mode setting switch unintentionally. In such a case, it is possible to return to the original setting position if it is noticed that it has been operated by mistake, but there are cases in which it is not noticed that it has been operated by mistake. Also, there is a possibility that someone will open the gaming machine frame illegally and operate the mode setting switch 82. Thereby, the game mode (selection information) indicated (selected) by the mode setting switch may be changed. In such a case, the game mode can be changed without restriction (even after the game starts), or the game mode can be changed by reading the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 without any special restriction when the power is turned on. Then, the game mode may be changed to a game mode that is not intended by the game store, or a game mode that is advantageous to an unauthorized player may be changed, so that the game store may suffer an unexpected disadvantage. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a predetermined change condition is set, and unless the change condition is satisfied, the mode setting switch 82 is operated so that the operation unit 82a is set to a position where an arbitrary game mode can be set. Even if it moves, it does not change to the game mode corresponding to the said position (selection information).

  This makes it difficult to illegally change the game mode, and it is possible to prevent the game mode setting from being easily changed even if the mode setting switch is operated by mistake. In addition, since the game mode can be changed only when the gaming machine is initialized as the power is turned on, it is possible to reduce the room for fraud. Specifically, assuming that the game mode can be changed during the game or when the game state is restored, for example, in the low probability state, the game mode 3 has the highest jackpot probability in the low probability state. ”And enter the high probability state, change the setting to“ gaming mode 4 ”or“ gaming mode 5 ”to increase the probability of jackpot in the high probability state or increase the continuation rate of the high probability state Such fraud can occur. However, in this embodiment, in order to change the setting of the game mode, it is necessary to initialize (RAM clear) the gaming machine. For example, in order to change the setting in a high probability state, the probability state has a low probability. It needs to be in a state. As a result, such fraud does not occur.

  In this way, the timing for changing the game mode is “when power is turned on (power supply is started)”, the game mode can only be changed “when the gaming machine is initialized”, etc. It can be referred to as “game mode change condition”. In addition, since the game mode can be changed only in the process (mode setting process) performed after the power is turned on and before the game is started, the game state is changed from the initial state (for example, a high probability state, a high base The game mode cannot be changed in the state, the short-time state, the big hit game, and the symbol variation display.

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) Then, a start ball entry process (S208), a power-off monitoring process (S209), and a mode setting monitoring process (S210) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed. When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms), the interrupt process is performed again. (S105) is executed. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

  If the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for normal symbol determination (label-TRND-H) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is obtained. (Acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8A). And the obtained random number values (acquired information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 8A are acquired), and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. .

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 17 subsequent to the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value of the random symbol counter for normal symbol success / failure determination (label -TRND-H) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8D). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the high-probability normal-winning determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (in the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8D) ( It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values “0” and “1”), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per base symbol) to be stopped is determined (S607), and the per-general symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the processing is ended. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern in the non-time-short state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-usual flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win. If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is completed. If this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the normal per-completion flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 17).

[Special figure operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) following the ordinary figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 24, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When the process (S1106) is performed and the “special figure operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105, YES in S1107), the special electric accessory process 1 as a big hit game (S1108) When the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol stand-by process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). . Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the normal mode corresponding to the game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). Based on the state big hit determination table (the big hit determination values are “3” and “397”), it is determined whether or not it is true (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the jackpot determination table for the high probability state corresponding to the game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). Based on the above, it is determined whether or not (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”. Although detailed explanation is omitted, when the game mode is set to a game mode other than the game mode 2, it is based on the jackpot determination table corresponding to the set game mode shown in FIG. In this case, it is assumed that the determination is correct. The jackpot determination value at that time is also as shown in FIG.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1309) is determined as “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and set as shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the game mode being used (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), and the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312). ) Finish the process. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. Further, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is determined to be a big hit, all the 15R fourth big hits are determined (FIG. 8B).

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when it is 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol is displayed. The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the time when is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON as any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 15R fourth big hit, the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it corresponds to the small hit determination table corresponding to the set game mode (for example, game mode 2). It is determined whether or not a small hit is made using the small hit determination table for small hits (S1305). That is, in the case of the game mode 2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) matches any one of “101” to “105” which is the small hit determination value. (FIG. 9). If it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1306), and the process is terminated. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 25), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the big hit in the non-time-short state The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the table for use (the portion corresponding to the non-short-time state and the big hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 11) (S1403). . If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big prize winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the change is made with reference to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the small hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table in the non-time-short state (the fluctuation shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, the table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). When the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 28, the reference variation pattern table is used as the short-time state table (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1609 except that the table is a portion corresponding to the time-saving state. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the big hit in FIG. 11 for the short hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the small hit in FIG. Based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the reach-shortage state in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the reach-less state in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when there is no reach is the retained ball number “2”. Work when ~ 4. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-short state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 27 is performed to finish this processing. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 25 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 25, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1608, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit will be determined (FIG. 10). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special diagram 1) in FIG. 10, the distribution ratio for each jackpot is determined by the game mode. If it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1609. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1609.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this processing is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit is either 15R big hit (either 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) It is determined whether or not (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even when YES is determined in S1712 (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (either 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) It is determined whether or not (S1713). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the table for 15R big hit during the short time state (the portion corresponding to the short time state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third big hit, a 2R big hit table in the short time state (the short time state and short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 27) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends. After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 25 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 25, see FIG. 11) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1903). S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the hour / hour flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). . In S2002, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), that is, the type of jackpot in this case is 2R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to “2” ( S2004), the process proceeds to S2005.

  In S2005, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006. Here, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big win, the 1st and 2nd rounds open and close the second big prize opening 35, and the 3rd to 15th rounds open and close the first big prize opening 30 (if the big hit is 3 rounds or more). I am going to do it. On the other hand, although the same big prize opening (for example, the second big prize opening 35 in the first round) is opened / closed in a specific round in different types of jackpots, the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

  That is, in the present embodiment, a winning pattern opening pattern is determined for each type of jackpot. Specifically, if it is a 15R first big hit, the 15R first big hit release pattern is set, and the 15R first big hit release pattern is executed during the execution of the 15R first big hit game. . In addition, if 15R second big hit, an open pattern for 15R second big hit is set, if 2R third big hit, an open pattern for 2R third big hit is set, and if 15R fourth big hit, 15R fourth big Set an open pattern for big hits. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

  In S2006, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2006). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, corresponding to each jackpot, such as the opening command for 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot and 15R fourth jackpot), 2R third jackpot opening command, etc. Each is provided. Then, the corresponding opening period is subsequently executed by the set opening command. In S2007, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2007), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2008).

  If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is then determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2009). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2009), the small hit release pattern is set (S2010), and the process proceeds to S2011. Here, in the small hit opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened twice for 0.9 seconds each. This is an opening pattern similar to the opening pattern for 2R big hit. In S2011, in order to start a small hit game, the small hit game opening command is set (S2011), the small hit game opening period is started (S2012), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" ( S2013). Then, the main control unit 80 transmits the set small hitting opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the small hitting opening command. In 90, a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period is performed. If it is determined in S2009 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the big hit game and the small hit game are not started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2014), and the process is finished. .

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation is determined. The flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then whether or not a predetermined round is being executed, that is, a big winning opening determined for the predetermined round (the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening) It is determined whether or not an open pattern (open / close pattern) is being executed (S2106). If it is determined in S2106 that the round is not being executed (S2106), it is then determined whether or not it is a round start time (S2107). This is determined based on the jackpot game release pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether the opening period ends and the timing for executing the first release processing of the first round. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval has elapsed. The round is also simply referred to as “R”.

  If it is determined in S2107 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2107), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2108), a big opening opening process is performed (S2109), and the process proceeds to S2110. As a result, the special winning opening becomes open and a predetermined round starts. In S2108, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” for the start of the first round and “2R start command” for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. Also, in the big winning opening release process of S2109, a big hit release pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, and an open pattern determined in the starting round is started. In S2110, whether the starting round is the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the starting is the second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “V attacker”) having the specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether it is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated (a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific region 39) (S2110). In the present embodiment, two rounds of the first round and the second round are set as V rounds for operating the movable piece 150.

  If it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is not the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the third round or later (NO in S2110), the process ends. This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is the V round (first or second round) (YES in S2110), the effective period of the specific area is set based on a predetermined specific area effective pattern. At the same time (S2111), an opening / closing operation of the specific area is started based on a predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern (S2112), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), the process ends. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round or during the interval period after the end of the round can be cited.

  Here, in the V round, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state indicator 46 is set in a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is highly probable. Informs that it will be in a state. Specifically, the game state display 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). In addition, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of “a1 • a2 • a3 •” is set. When the big hit game ends and the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. In addition, the lighting control timing of the game state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes a specific area. , “A1a2a3” may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the big hit game, and “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 39), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when a V passage (pass of a game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON even if V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON at a predetermined timing. That is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (FIG. 33)). In this way, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In the first embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2111), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to a period (first period) that is determined to be valid. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set at the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, so the possibility that the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 is Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the V rounds are the first and second rounds, but other rounds may be set, the V round may be only one round, or three or more rounds. May be set.

  If it is determined in S2106 that a round is being executed (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls entered (10 in this embodiment 1 per round). It is determined whether or not it has been reached (S2113). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2113), it is determined whether it is the end time of the running round (whether all the open patterns defined in the round have been completed) (S2114). If it is determined in S2114 that it is not the end time of the round (NO in S2114), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2113 that the specified number of entered balls (the number of entered balls in the round is 10) has been reached (YES in S2113), or the end time of the round in S2114 (specified in the round) If it is determined that all open patterns have been completed (YES in S2114), that is, if either of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. . The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2116, a predetermined special winning opening closing process is executed (S2116), then the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). If it is determined that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a big hit ending command is set (S2119) as a big hit ending process to end the big hit game (S2119) Start (S2120). Then, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process is terminated. The round counter is “0” if the round (round game) is executed 15 times if long (15R big hit), and round (round game) is 2 if short round (2R big). When executed, it becomes “0”.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2122), and the ending time If it has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 24).

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “140” (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). , The process proceeds to S2205. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process.

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2205), then the game state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when the 2R third big hit is made, is the time-short state? Is determined (S2208). If it is determined that the time saving state has not been reached (NO in S2208), the processing ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-short-time state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). This highly accurate and low base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed with 140 fluctuations and the next jackpot is generated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), or the game state when the 2R third jackpot is hit in S2208 is a short-time state If it is determined that it is (YES in S2208), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), the hour / hour counter is set to “140” (S2207), and the process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed 140 times, and the next jackpot is generated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), similarly to the above, it is determined whether or not the completed big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is 15R big hit (S2209). If it is determined in S2209 that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2209), then the game state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when 2R third big hit is reached It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S2210). If it is determined in S2210 that the time-saving state has not been reached (NO in S2210), the processing is terminated without turning on the time-saving flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a special symbol non-short-time state, and a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state). On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2209), or the game state when the 2R third jackpot is hit in S22100 is a short-time state If it is determined that the time has elapsed (YES in S2210), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2211), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2212), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed 100 times to change and the next jackpot is generated. In addition, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times of adding the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, in the case of 2R third big hit, the processing (S2208, S2210) for determining whether the game state before the big hit game is the short-time state is performed by the operating state of the short-time function before and after the big hit game and the high base This is to make the operating state of the function (open extension function) the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R third big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the opening pattern of the big prize opening, depending on the subsequent operating state, which hit (big hit) Or small hit). As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time shortening function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game. If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is being opened, that is, for the small hit It is determined whether the release pattern is being executed (S2302). If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, a small hit opening It is determined whether the period has elapsed and the time (timing) for starting a predetermined opening operation has been reached (S2303).

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the time to open the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is the opening time of the big prize opening (YES in S2303), the V invalid period setting process is performed (S2304), and the second big prize opening is made according to the small hitting opening pattern (see FIG. 7). 35 is released (S2305), and the process ends. In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2111) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. Note that “0” is set in the V timer without checking whether the V timer is “0” or not. That is, it may be set to a state where there is no valid period. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit, if the gaming state before the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. However, since the movable piece 150 that allows passage through the specific area 39 does not operate during the small hit game, the game ball will not pass through the specific area unless an unexpected situation (failure, malfunction, fraud, etc.) occurs. .

  If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the small hit game is the prescribed maximum number It is determined whether the number has reached the number (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the releasing operation (whether all the small hit opening patterns have been completed) (S2307). If it is determined that the opening operation of the special winning opening has not ended (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2306 that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening during the small hit game has reached the specified number of balls entered (YES in S2506), or in S2307, the opening operation of the big winning opening is completed. If it is determined that it is time (YES in S2307), a predetermined big prize closing process is performed (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2311. That is, as a condition for ending the small hit game, (1) the release operation defined for the small hit game being executed is completed (for example, 0.9s is released twice) (2) the small hit game being executed 2, two conditions are established: a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) entered. If either one of the conditions is satisfied, the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied based on the previously established condition. In S2311, as a small hitting end process for ending the small hit game, a small hitting game ending command is set (S2311), a small hitting ending period is started (S2312), and the small hitting end flag is turned ON (S2313). ) Finish the process. Here, in the small hit end process in S2311, a process for setting an ending command is performed, and the ending command for the small hit is set. The ending period for small hits is the same as the ending period for the 2R third big hit, which makes it difficult to distinguish the small hit from the 2R third big hit.

  If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), then it is determined whether the small hit ending period (ending time) has passed (S2315), and the ending period has passed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2315 that the ending period has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is “1”. ”(S2318), and the process ends. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 24). Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2124, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2111) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 36) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is a 2R big hit (2R third big hit). Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that it is not 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing. A game effect is executed in an area or the like.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), an invalid period passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. In principle, the first V pass command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V pass notification control. On the other hand, the second V pass command is a command for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V pass notification control in principle. Further, the invalid period passing command indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area during the invalid period of the specific area on the main control board 80 or the sub control board 90. That is, it is a command for informing that there is a possibility that some trouble or fraud has occurred. This notification may be performed using the display screen 7a, a frame lamp, a panel lamp, a speaker, or the like, or may be performed in the hall computer by transmitting the information to the hall computer. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2111), thereby switching the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Processing at start-up]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 40, in the starting and entering ball process (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “holding”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not it is a big hit) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. Is equivalent to “look-ahead”).

  The pre-determination is a jackpot determination table corresponding to the set game mode (see FIG. 9A). If the probability is high, the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the normal state (low If it is a probability state), it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, or the like.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. Then, it is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S2503 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information, etc.) may be transmitted.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to the big hit, the number of held balls of the second special symbol, Can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entering command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number is a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub-control unit stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the obtained random number values read out in S2503, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) Special command data including type determination random number value), reach random number counter value (reach random number value), variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random number value), and information indicating the result of prior determination It can be generated and set as a two-start entry command.

  Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to Special Figure 2 described above (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. It is in a state where it is easy to make a determination. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of Special Figure 2 Reservation, intentionally remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start entry command and set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs power-off monitoring processing (S209) following the reserved ball number processing (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 41, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). This is determined based on the “power-off signal” transmitted when the voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 detects a drop in the power supply voltage. If it is determined in S2601 that there is no power supply voltage input (NO in S2601), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2601 that there is an input of a power-off signal (YES in S2601), the game state information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 and the game state stored in the payout control unit 110 Information is stored in the backup area of each RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

  In addition, when the power-off signal is received, at least information indicating a set game mode (game mode setting information), a special symbol status flag, and a normal symbol status flag are stored as game state information to be backed up to be stored in the backup area. , Value of pending storage counter (special chart, general chart), value of probability variation flag, value of hourly flag, information indicating progress status of jackpot game, information indicating progress status of small hit game, remaining variation time of special symbol, Information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls can be given. The gaming state information is saved (stored) in a backup area (backup RAM) where power supply is maintained by a backup power source. In addition, these backed-up game state information includes the control state (game state) when the power supply is started again after a power failure occurs, and the control state (game) when a power failure occurs (before the power failure occurs). Information (data) required for recovery to (status)

[Mode setting monitoring processing]
Next, the mode setting monitoring process (S210) will be described. This mode setting monitoring process is a process for constantly monitoring the setting state of the mode setting switch during power supply (after the game starts). In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game mode setting can be changed only when the power is turned on and when the gaming machine is initialized. Even if the mode setting switch is operated (in the supply state), the game mode is not changed immediately. However, it is not preferable that the game mode actually set in the gaming machine does not match the game mode indicated by the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82. Also, if there is such a discrepancy, there is a possibility that when a game clerk or the like confirms the setting of the gaming machine, the gaming mode set in the gaming machine may be mistaken. For example, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which a change has already been made, but it may be mistaken for having already been changed.

  In order to prevent such a situation, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting state (selection information) of the mode setting switch 82 is constantly monitored (every predetermined control cycle), thereby preventing the above-described inconsistency. It is possible to notify the surroundings by quickly finding out and performing a predetermined notification (error notification). Specifically, in the mode setting monitoring process (S210), first, the selection information of the mode setting switch is read (S3201), and then the game mode corresponding to the read selection information and the game mode stored in the RAM That is, the game mode currently set in the gaming machine is compared and determined (S3202). In S3203, if it is determined that the results of the comparison performed in S3202 match (YES in S3203), it is determined whether error notification is being performed (S3205). If it is determined that error notification is not being performed (S3205), the process is performed. Finish. This is the case if the setting state of the mode setting switch 82 is not changed accidentally or illegally after the game starts.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3203 that the result of the comparison performed in S3202 does not match (NO in S3203), a predetermined error notification is performed (S3204), and the process is terminated. In the error notification, an error display indicating that “the mode setting switch has been illegally operated” is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, or a predetermined error notification is given by the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, or the speaker 67. It is possible to go. Further, in the error notification, both the correct game mode setting and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be indicated in some manner. Thereby, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be quickly corrected (returned), and the error notification can be ended. This error processing (error notification) is performed while maintaining a state where the game can be continued. This is because the game mode cannot be changed unless the gaming machine is initialized (the game mode is not changed).

  Also, during this error notification (during error processing), if S3203 is executed again and it is determined that they match (YES in S3203), then it is determined whether error notification is being performed (S3205), and it is determined that error notification is being performed If YES (YES in S3205), the error notification is terminated (S3206), and the process is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to return to a normal game without error notification. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment monitors the operation of the mode setting switch 82 during the power supply, and based on the restored game state information while the power supply is stopped. It is possible to monitor by determining whether or not it matches the game mode at the time of power interruption. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game mode from being changed illegally or mistakenly.

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The effect determining random numbers include a notice effect determining random number for determining the notice effect and an effect design determining random number for determining the effect symbol. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entering command) for notifying that a starting ball has entered is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, the random number for determining the character notice, the random number for determining the step-up notice, the random number for determining the pseudo-variable notice, and the random number for determining the movable part notice are provided as the notice effect determining random numbers. The notice effect to be executed is determined using the obtained value of the effect determination random number and each notice determination table.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. A production (production design game production, special game production accompanying a big hit game and a small hit game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above determines whether or not the initialization flag is ON in the mode setting process (see FIG. 14) following the initial setting process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 14). When it is ON, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized (RAM is initialized) and started up (started up), the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read, and the game mode corresponding to the selection information is set. It was possible to change. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is not ON, that is, when the gaming state (control state) at the time of power interruption is restored based on the gaming state information stored in the backup area (161, 162), the mode setting switch 82 is also used. Processing to read the selection information. Then, as a result of performing the recovery process based on the game state information stored in the backup area (161, 162), the game mode at the time of power interruption stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 and the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 If the game mode corresponding to is different, the game mode setting is not changed, and error processing (error notification) is executed. Further, it is assumed that the game cannot be started without shifting to the interrupt process (S105) until this error process is completed, that is, until it is determined as a match in the match determination.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment as described above, although the effect against fraud is extremely high, there is a possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine may be lowered due to the fact that the game is not started until it is determined to match. Therefore, in the mode setting process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is only when the initialization flag is ON at the time of power-on, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized and started up, as in the first embodiment. The selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read, and the setting can be changed to the game mode corresponding to the selection information. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is OFF, unlike the first embodiment, the mode setting process is terminated as it is. This makes it possible to change the game mode setting when the power is turned on with the initialization of the gaming machine, and disables the setting change of the game mode when the power is turned on without the initialization of the gaming machine. However, even if the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is changed, such a situation is not monitored, and error processing or the like is not performed. As a result, the game is started in the same game mode as when the power was restored when the power was turned on.

  Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106) of the second embodiment, first, whether the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether the RAM (161, 162) is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch 83 when the power is turned on. Is determined (S3151). If it is determined in S3151 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3151), the mode setting switch selection information is read (S3152), the game mode corresponding to the read selection information is set (S3153), and processing Finish. In this way, when the RAM including the backup area is initialized by starting the gaming machine by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on, the mode setting switch selection information (setting change operation) is enabled. Therefore, the game mode can be changed (set). On the other hand, if it is determined in S3151 that the initialization flag is not ON (NO in S3151), the process ends. The game modes that can be set by this mode setting process are the same game mode 1 to game mode 5 as in the first embodiment. Since the structure and control processing of the gaming machine are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Thereby, in a state where the game is started, the game mode corresponding to the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 may be different from the actual game mode set in the gaming machine. However, since the game mode setting can be changed only when the power is turned on with the initialization of the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent (illegally) changing the game mode setting as much as possible. In addition, by making it possible to start a game, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered. In addition, the mismatch between the game mode actually set after the start of the game and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch 82 is monitored by executing the mode setting monitoring process of the first embodiment. It is also possible to do.

[Other aspects]
The following aspects can be given as other aspects of the embodiment. In order to prevent the mode setting switch 82 from being freely operated, it is desirable to cover the mode setting switch 82 with a case with a key (clothing member) so that the mode setting switch 82 is locked. And only when it is necessary to change the game mode (setting change), the game mode can be changed by unlocking with the key and operating the mode setting switch 82 so as to satisfy the predetermined change condition. Good. Thereby, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game mode is illegally changed. In addition, when the gaming machine (backup area) is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch 83, a sound of a predetermined volume (high volume) is output from the speaker, or instead of / addition thereof. By controlling the lighting of the panel lamp and the frame lamp, the fact that the initialization has been performed is notified noticeably in the vicinity. Thereby, it shall notify that there is a possibility that game mode was changed. In the first embodiment, the mode setting switch 82 is provided on the main control board 80 as shown in FIG. However, the installation location of the mode setting switch is not limited to such a mode. For example, the mode setting switch 82 may be provided on the payout control board 110. The mode setting switch 82 may be provided on a board that is separate from the main control board 80 and can communicate with the main control board 80 (selection information can be transmitted to the CPU of the main control unit).

[Others]
Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, “a variable that can be changed into a start port where a game ball can enter and a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball can be entered is higher than the first mode. An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start port or the variable start port may be provided. Further, “a variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball cannot enter, and a first entrance / exit determination based on the entrance to the start port. When the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination is successful, the first success / failure determination means for executing the second success / failure determination based on the ball entering the variable start opening, And a special game executing means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entrance is allowed to enter. In addition, “the first gaming state where the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is a predetermined frequency and the second game state where the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is higher than in the first game state. And a game state setting means for setting to “and”. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero. In addition, “a starting point where a game ball can enter, a variable entrance state where a game ball can enter, a variable entrance where the game ball can not enter, Determination means for making a determination based on the entrance to the starting opening, and game control means for executing game control based on game information stored in the game information storage means when power supply is started from the power supply means And “” may be provided.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one, but the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is plural. It is also possible to have a round of different opening times. Further, in the first embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process for digesting the first special figure hold in preference to the first special figure hold, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. A control process for digesting with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol determination result (without the specific area 39 in the big prize opening) ( It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the big hit game is ended only by the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Needless to say, “This is based on the fact that the special symbol winning / decision determination results in a big hit (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol)”. The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 is also included in other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. In addition, it is possible to have a first base and a second start, and to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering the second start. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

(1-1) In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine,
Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as the determination probability of the determination means;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected;
A game state information initialization unit that erases the game state information stored and held by the memory holding unit when the power supply unit starts power supply and does not restore the game state information when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected; With
The determination probability setting means includes:
When the game is started without restoring the game state information by the game state information initialization unit, the determination probability of the determination unit can be changed,
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means may not be changed.

(1-2) Further, in the gaming machine of (1-1), when the power supply unit starts power supply, the game machine has a selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection unit,
The determination probability setting means includes:
When the game is started without restoring the game state information by the game state information initialization unit, the determination probability corresponding to the selection information determined based on the selection information determination process is used as the determination probability of the determination unit. It may be set.

(2-1) Also, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above,
Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means based on establishment of a predetermined change condition;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Selection information monitoring means for monitoring selection information of the determination probability selection means in a period during which power is supplied by the power supply means,
Although the change condition is not satisfied, the selection information monitoring unit does not match the information indicating the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage unit with the selection information of the determination probability selection unit. If it is determined that, predetermined error processing may be executed.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
When the error processing is executed, the selection information monitoring means determines that the information indicating the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means matches the selection information of the determination probability selection means The error processing may be terminated based on the above.

(2-3) Also, in the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the power supply unit starts power supply.

(2-4) Also, in the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-3) above,
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected;
A game state information initialization unit that erases the game state information stored and held by the memory holding unit when the power supply unit starts power supply and does not restore the game state information when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected; With
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the game is started without restoring the game state information by the game state information initialization unit.

(3-1)
In addition, in the configuration of the aforementioned gaming machine,
Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as the determination probability of the determination means;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected; With
A selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection unit when the power supply unit starts power supply;
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, information indicating a determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and selection information of the determination probability selection means are: If it is determined that they do not match, predetermined error processing may be executed.

  Thus, when the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the determination probability is to be changed, a predetermined error process is performed. In addition, this makes it possible to notify or prevent the occurrence of an act of changing the determination probability while restoring the game state information.

(3-2) Also, in the gaming machine of (3-1) above, when the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination specified based on the recovered game state information When it is determined that the information indicating the probability matches the selection information of the determination probability selection means, the game may be executed without executing the error process.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the game state information is recovered and the game is started, the determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and the determination probability corresponding to the selection information of the determination probability selection means When it is determined that these match, it is possible to execute the game in a normal state without performing error processing. Thus, the game is started after confirming the selection information of the determination probability selection means at the start of the game. This also makes it possible to provide a fair game.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
The error process may include a game control stop process for stopping at least a part of the game control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being executed while the determination probability corresponding to the selection information of the determination probability selection means and the determination probability specified based on the restored game state information do not match. .

(3-4) Moreover, in the gaming machines of the above (3-1) to (3-3),
The error process includes a notification process for notifying that the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the restored gaming state information does not match the selection information of the determination probability selection means.

(Reference invention)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as the determination probability of the determination means;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected; With
A selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection unit when the power supply unit starts power supply;
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, information indicating a determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and selection information of the determination probability selection means are: When it is determined that they do not match, a predetermined error process is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means from a plurality of determination probabilities to a predetermined determination probability by performing a predetermined input operation. In addition, there is provided storage holding means capable of storing and holding gaming state information including information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means (also referred to as “setting information”) even after power supply is stopped. In addition, a game state information recovery unit is provided for recovering the game state information stored in the memory holding unit when power supply is started. Then, the selection information to be selected by the determination probability selection unit when the power supply is started is determined, and the selection information and information indicating the determination probability specified based on the gaming state information recovered by the gaming state information recovery unit, Are not matched, predetermined error processing is executed.

  Thus, when the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the determination probability is to be changed, a predetermined error process is performed. In addition, this makes it possible to notify or prevent the occurrence of an act of changing the determination probability while restoring the game state information. Here, as the “error processing”, notification processing for performing error notification using a predetermined display area, a lamp, a speaker, etc., stop of the game ball launching function, stop of variation display of identification information, and stop of determination processing It is possible to exemplify a game control stop process such as the above. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, information indicating a determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and selection information of the determination probability selection means are: When it is determined that they match, the game can be executed without executing the error processing.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the game state information is recovered and the game is started, the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information, the selection information of the determination probability selection means, When it is determined that the two match, it is possible to execute the game in a normal state without performing error processing. Thus, the game is started after confirming the selection information of the determination probability selection means at the start of the game. This also makes it possible to provide a fair game.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
The error process includes a game control stop process for stopping at least a part of the game control.

  According to such a gaming machine, when it is determined that the selection information of the determination probability selection means and the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the gaming state information recovered by the gaming state information recovery means do not match, As the error process, a game control stop process for stopping at least a part of the game control is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being executed while the selection information of the determination probability selection means and the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the restored game state information do not match. This also makes it possible to provide a fair game. In addition, the “game control stop process for stopping at least a part of the game control” exemplifies a stop process of game control such as a stop of the launch function of the game ball, a change display of the identification information, or a stop of the determination process. It is possible.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
The error process includes a notification process for notifying that the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the restored gaming state information does not match the selection information of the determination probability selection means. It is.

  According to such a gaming machine, when it is determined that the selection information of the determination probability selection means and the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the gaming state information recovered by the gaming state information recovery means do not match, As the error process, a notification process for notifying the fact is executed. Thereby, it is possible to notify a game store clerk or the like that such a situation has occurred using a predetermined display area, a lamp, a speaker, or the like, and to notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
After executing the error processing, if it is determined that the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the recovered gaming state information matches the selection information of the determination probability selection means, the error processing ends. It is characterized by doing.

  According to such a gaming machine, when error processing is executed, the error processing is performed when the information indicating the determination probability based on the restored gaming state information matches the selection information of the determination probability selection means. It is supposed to end. Thereby, the error processing can be ended by returning the selection information of the determination probability selection means to the state (setting) before the change, that is, the state (setting) corresponding to the determination probability based on the restored gaming state information. It becomes. It is to be noted that an error process is performed for the coincidence determination process for determining whether or not the determination probability (information indicating) based on the restored game state information matches the selection information (corresponding determination probability) of the determination probability selection means. It may be performed later at every predetermined timing, or only at the start of power supply. When the coincidence determination process is performed only when the power supply is started, it is necessary to start the power supply in a state where the setting of the determination probability selection unit is returned.

  As will be described in detail later, as the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, in addition to the information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means, information that can specify a high probability state or a low probability state, , Information that can identify low base state or high base state, the number of reserved memory, the acquired information value that is stored on hold, the number of game balls that have not been discharged, the remaining variation time of the symbol being varied, the variation If the determination result of the symbol being displayed indicates that the game is a big hit game, the situation (number of remaining rounds, remaining round time, etc.) can be included. In addition, the “special game” may include a jackpot game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter, and a high-probability game (high probability state) with a high probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the determination of success / failure.

  In the configuration described above, “when the power supply unit starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding unit is erased, and the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected is restored. A game state information initialization unit that does not, and the determination probability setting unit can change the determination probability of the determination unit when the game state information initialization unit starts the game without restoring the game state information In the case where the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means may not be changed. Further, “when the determination probability setting means starts the game without restoring the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the determination corresponding to the selection information determined based on the selection information determination process. The probability may be set as a determination probability of the determination means ”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 39 specific area 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a first effect hold indicator, 103b second effect hold indicator.

Claims (1)

Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the result of the determination is a specific result, special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
A determination probability storage unit that stores a plurality of determination probabilities as a determination probability that the determination unit determines as a specific result;
A determination probability selecting means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting means capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as the determination probability of the determination means;
Gaming state information storage means capable of storing gaming state information, including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period after power supply is stopped;
When the power supply means starts power supply, based on the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means, game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected; With
A selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection unit after the power supply unit starts power supply;
When the game state information is recovered by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, information indicating a determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and selection information of the determination probability selection means are: A gaming machine characterized by executing predetermined error processing when it is determined that they do not match.

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