JP2019072390A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To have a function to randomly set, in a game machine equipped with a setting function of a determination probability, the determination probability and thereby to provide a game machine with a diversified setting mode of the determination probability and with enhanced game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: determination probability storage means for storing a plurality of determination probabilities as the determination probabilities of determination means; determination probability selection means capable of selecting a prescribed determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a prescribed input operation; determination probability setting means capable of setting the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means; and game state information storage means capable of storing game state information including information indicating a determination probability that is set. Further, the game machine includes, as the determination probability selection means, random selection means capable of randomly selecting a prescribed determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities. With this, if a determination probability is to be selected (to be set) by the random selection means, the determination probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities to set the determination probability.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  In conventional gaming machines, there has been a conventional game machine that makes a hit determination with a predetermined big hit probability based on entering a starting opening, and executes a big hit game that opens the big winning opening when the result of the hit determination is a big hit. Then, there is one having a probability setting function of changing the jackpot probability when a gaming clerk or the like performs a predetermined operation on the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 10-57583

  In the case of the gaming machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, in order to decide which setting the gaming shop side should set, the player expects the gaming machine with high setting (setting with high probability of big hit) to play the game Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs a large number of gaming machines in a high setting in order to call many gaming players, or installs a large number of gaming machines in a low setting in order to obtain a large profit, and balances them Install an appropriate number of high-setting gaming machines. However, since all this is determined by the gaming shop side, no high setting gaming machine is installed (all low setting), and the player side may be significantly disadvantageous than the gaming shop side. In addition, this may cause the player to raise a sense of distrust to the game arcade side, and as a result, the number of gaming customers may decrease and the operation rate of the gaming machine may decrease.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a setting function of determination probability, the setting probability of determination probability is diversified by having the function of randomly setting the determination probability. The present invention provides a gaming machine having a high level of interest in gaming.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is:
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The gaming machine, wherein the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means,
The determination probability selection means is characterized by comprising a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

  According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of determination probabilities are stored as the determination probability of the determination means, storage probability storage means, determination probability selection means capable of selecting the predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by the predetermined input operation, A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the selected determination probability as a determination probability of the determination unit, and a game state information storage unit capable of storing gaming state information including information indicating the set determination probability. In addition, as the determination probability selection means, there is provided a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities. Thus, when the selection probability is selected (set) by the random selection means, the selection probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities, and the determination probability is set. Also, this makes it possible for the probability setter not to intentionally set a specific determination probability, and to set a balanced determination probability.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, by having the function of setting the determination probability at random, it becomes possible to diversify the setting manner of the determination probability and to improve the fun of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a reverse view of a game machine concerning an example of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board of the example of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the main indicator shown in FIG. 3, and is a figure which shows indicatores with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game machine. It is a block diagram of a power supply board etc. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of hit and the opening pattern of the big winning 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 (D) is an ordinary symbol-per-character determination table, and (E) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a table showing a jackpot determination table for each game mode. It is a table showing the jackpot probability and the like for each game mode. It is a table showing a change pattern table. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of an initialization process. It is a flowchart of mode setting processing. It is a flowchart of mode confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of a notification process at the time of power on. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a base display process. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of common drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol success or failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of normal symbol decision processing. It is a flow chart of processing of ordinary electric role. It is a flowchart of special drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 success or failure determination process. 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 the special figure 1 yes or no decision processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol variation. It is a flowchart of special symbol decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric role processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flow chart of game state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special electric combination processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area | region sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of a power failure monitoring process. It is a flowchart of mode setting monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. 7 is a flowchart of mode setting processing of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a power supply board and the like of Example 3; FIG. 16 is a flowchart of mode setting processing according to a third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of mode setting processing according to a third embodiment; FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a power-on notification process of the fourth embodiment.

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can be supplied with a launch handle 60 for launching game balls with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and game balls stored and stored to the launch device side. A striking ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the striking ball supply plate 61 are provided. In the front frame 51, the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are generically referred to are operable by the player during the execution of a game effect to be executed with the progress of the game). Therefore, it is simply referred to as "effect button 63". The plurality of effect buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game effect.

  Further, 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 that can detect an input from the player or the player directly contacts the button portion to perform input (for example, , Or may be a touch sensor type), or may be a non-contact type input detection means (photoelectric type etc) that performs an input by detecting that a part of the player's body has approached. Good. In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 60 flow down is formed by being surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are provided in a protruding manner. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side.

  Further, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display 7 comprising a liquid crystal display is provided. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a rendering symbol display area 7b (also referred to as a "reproduction symbol display portion") on which the rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as the "reproduction symbol 8") is displayed The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform fluctuation display synchronously with fluctuation display of the first special symbol and fluctuation display of the second special symbol described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right", the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is in the symbol display area in the middle The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  Also, the rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are respectively composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. Displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display portion") described later (see FIG. 4) by the left, middle and right effect symbols displayed stop in the effect symbol display area 7b As a result of the variable display of the first special symbol, and a result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display portion") The result of (also referred to simply as “appropriate determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize. The first special symbol, the second special symbol, or one of the effect symbols may be simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information".

  For example, when the result of the special symbol hit or not determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with three-digit identical Zoro such as "777" (also referred to as "hit effect symbol"). In addition, when it becomes a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production pattern with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit effect symbol") It is. In addition, in the case of dislodging, stopping the display of the production pattern with a discolored eye symbol (also referred to as "disappointing effect symbol") in which at least one of three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different It is possible.

  As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, the player does not generally grasp the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a or the second special symbol indicator 41b, rather than directly grasping the result of the special symbol equality determination or not, The effect design displayed in the symbol display area 7b is seen and grasped. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be distinguished from each other, and the left, middle, and right display symbol display areas may be set as the entire symbol display area (render symbol display area 7b). . Further, as an aspect of the variable display of the effect pattern, there is an aspect in which the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction, etc., for example.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (rendering symbol game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a hitting game effect to be executed along with the hitting game, for waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition to the effect symbols such as numerals, effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed in the effect symbols game effect, the hit game effect and the demonstration effect.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect on-hold display area 9c (first effect on-hold display unit) displaying the first effect on-hold 9a according to the number of memories of the first special view on hold described later. There is a second effect on-hold display area 9 d (second effect on-hold display unit) that displays the second effect on hold 9 b according to the storage number of the second special view on hold described later. According to the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of memories and the second special of the first special view hold displayed on the first special view hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special view reserve displayed on the diagram reserve display 43b in a manner easy to understand for the player.

  A center decoration 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage unit 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled is provided. A hollow warp 12 is provided on the left side of the center decoration 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides the game balls to the stage section 11. The gaming ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 is capable of entering the first starting opening 20 described later with high possibility compared to the gaming ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Furthermore, at the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is a decorative member 13 (panel lamp 5) such as an LED or the like, which can be lighted according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in which characters, figures, etc. There is.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable along with the game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. Although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 3, for example, the movable decorative member falls downward with the execution of a relatively highly likely game effect, and the movable decorative member 14 is dropped. A member covers the front of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible.

  This will increase the player's expectation of winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 is provided which has a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change. Based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is fulfilled, the eligibility determination pertaining to the first special symbol (the first special symbol eligibility While the determination is performed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed on the basis of the result of the determination.

  Below the first start opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable start opening") provided with a variable second start opening 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball changes is provided. . Based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 21, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is established, the eligibility determination for the second special symbol (2nd special symbol eval iment determination ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the pass / fail judgment. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

  By this opening and closing operation, the second starting opening 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering the gaming ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the game ball can enter the ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball can not enter the ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. When the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is completely when the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big prize device 31 (also referred to as a "first variable entrance") provided with a first big winning hole 30 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The opening and closing member 32 is driven by the first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 can not enter the game ball by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, and the game ball can not enter the ball (closed state) and the ball can be entered (open state) And can be changed.

  In addition, the second large winning device 36 ("the second variable entry ball opening provided with the second large winning opening 35 in the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right portion of the center decoration 10 (Also referred to as The second big winning device 36 includes an opening and closing member (blade member) 37 and opens and closes the second large winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening and closing member 37. The opening and closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the open / close member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second variable entry ball opening 36 can not enter the gaming ball by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37 (closed state) and can enter the gaming ball (opened state). And can be changed.

  Further, the second big winning device 36 specifies the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 49 through which the gaming ball entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass, and the gaming ball entering the second big winning opening 35 The movable piece 150 for guiding (distributing) to the area 39 or the non-specific area 49 is configured. The movable piece 150 is driven by the movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5), and the movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second large winning opening 35, in other words, the start of the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. The operation is started. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the gaming ball entering the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49, and the specific area It becomes impossible to pass 39.

  On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is in operation (operating state), the gaming ball having entered the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and the specific area It is possible to pass 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on detection that at least one of the game balls entered in the second large winning opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a positive operating opening. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31.

  In the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number etc. for normal symbol judgment is acquired, and when a predetermined condition defined in advance is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting opening 21 is opened. While the symbol propriety judgment is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the stop display is performed based on the result of the normal symbol propriety judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start opening 21 is opened.

  Furthermore, in the lower part of the game area 3, a plurality of general ball entrances 27 are provided. As described above, the game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right from the center in the horizontal direction. It can be divided into How to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the left gaming area 3A is called left hitting, and how to shoot the game ball so that the gaming ball flows down on the right gaming area 3B is called right hitting . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, the player strikes the first starting opening 20 with a left strike. On the other hand, when the game state changes as the hit is determined in the hit determination based on entering the first start opening 20, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second hit in the right It will aim at entering the ball to the special winning opening 35. And, when the game ball enters the first starting opening, the second starting opening, the first large winning opening, the second large winning opening, and the general entry opening, it is determined in advance at each entry opening. A number of gaming balls (also referred to as "winning balls") are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the main display 40, a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) for changing and stopping the first special symbol, and a second special symbol display for changing and stopping the second special symbol. A container 41 b (second special symbol display unit) and an ordinary symbol display 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the ordinary symbol are included. In addition, the main display 40, the first special view hold indicator 43a that displays the storage number of the pass / fail judgment information (first special view pending) pertaining to the first special symbol, pass / fail decision information pertaining to the second special symbol (the first 2) Special drawing reserve display 43b for displaying the number of storages for the special figure reserve, and general drawing reserve display 44 for displaying the number of memories for operation reserve (general drawing reserve) of the normal symbol display 42 ing.

  Also, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol pass / fail judgment or the second special symbol pass / fail judgment has been hit (specific result), the first special symbol pass / fail judgment or the second When the result of special symbol eligibility determination is hit, a round indicator 45 showing the number of rounds of the game to be played, a game state indicator 46 showing that the probability variation function is activated, and a game ball launch A launch direction indicator 47 is included which indicates the direction, ie whether to strike right or strike left. The various displays included in these main displays 40 are controlled by the main control unit described later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21. 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 portion 41. In addition, the first special view hold indicator 43a and the second special view hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special view hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then displayed in a stopped state, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed in the stopped state enters the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 Report the result of the lottery based on (special symbol success or failure judgment, big hit lottery). The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol acceptance determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (ie, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the first open pattern according to the type of the specified special symbol that is stopped and displayed. A special game (big hit game, small hit game) in which 1 large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35 is opened is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "i-p", and a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail judgment is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is the first result (15R big hit), the three "ijn" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, in the case of the second result (2R big hit), the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the third result (small hit) is obtained, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, when it comes off, the two "lo" LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off.

  In addition, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. About the stop display mode, similarly to the first special symbol display 41b, different display modes are determined depending on the result of the second special symbol pass / fail determination. Moreover, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but in the variation display mode, for example, light repeatedly flows from the left to the right in a predetermined order Thus, each LED can be turned on.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, various information such as a random number for special symbol acceptance or rejection determination ("acquired information") based on the entering the ball. The various information acquired and acquired is temporarily stored in the special image storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. In detail, if entering the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 85a as the first special view reserve, and if entering the second starting port 21, the second special view It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation storage part 85b as a reservation. An upper limit is set to the number of (non-digested) special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. These first special view reserve storage unit 85a and second special view reserve storage unit 85b are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and also collectively referred to as "obtained information storage means". .

  The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit 85 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special view reserve becomes possible. With special figure reserve digestion, it is determined special symbols for the special figure reserve such as random numbers etc. for determination of big or small hit or not or big hit type etc., and it is a special to show the decision result It means performing the fluctuation display of the design. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the ball entry of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 can not be immediately executed at the time of entering the ball, ie the variation of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to judge the special symbol acceptance or rejection for entering the ball can be reserved with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  Then, the number of such special drawing reservations is displayed on the first special drawing reservation indicator 43a and the second special drawing reservation indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special view hold display 43a is configured by two LEDs of "uv", and the first special view is displayed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special view hold. It displays the number of reservations. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 緑: turn on green) In the case of “u □ v ●”, the LED of u can be turned off and the LED of v can be turned on in red. In addition, when the number of reservations is 2, it is possible to set a display mode in which the LED of u is turned on in red and the LED of v is turned off, such as “u · v □”. Moreover, when the number of reservations is 3, it can be set as the display mode which lights both LEDs in red like "u ● v ●".

  Moreover, when the number of reservations is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as in "u v v」 ", and the display mode can be made. The second special view hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and the second special view hold is performed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special view hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn :: turn on green) 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special view hold display 43a.

  The variation display of the normal symbol is performed triggered by the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the stop display is performed, and the result of the normal symbol acceptance determination based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 is displayed by the normal symbols (stop symbols) displayed stop. Inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols by normal symbol judgment. In the case where the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (performing normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according 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 configured of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination according to the lighting mode thereof It is. For example, if the judgment result is a hit, both LEDs are lighted and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as "s.t." (e.g., ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the judgment result is out, the out-of-order symbol of the mode in which only the LED of t is lighted is displayed, such as "s * t1". In addition, the usual symbol is not specified regular symbol. The normal symbol variation display is executed over a predetermined predetermined variation time before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, but the variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs alternately repeat lighting and extinction is there.

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

  The regular drawing reserve stored in the regular drawing reserve storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the regular drawing reserve becomes possible. The term “general drawing reserve” means to determine a normal symbol suitability determination random number corresponding to the common drawing reserve, and to execute the variation display of the normal symbol to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 can not be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the symbol is normal for the passage, with the predetermined number as the upper limit. Then, the number of such common drawing reservations is displayed on the common drawing reservation display 44.

  Specifically, the common drawing reservation display 44 is configured by two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of common drawing reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of common drawing reservations. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green); In the case of “q □ r ●”, the LED of q can be turned off and the LED of r can be lit in red. Further, the number of reservations 2 to 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special view reservation indicator 43a.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment performs main symbol control (also referred to as “main control unit”, “game control unit,” which performs control relating to gaming profits such as special symbol acceptance / disapproval determination, normal symbol acceptance / nonpermission determination, and transition of gaming state ), Sub control board 90 (also referred to as “sub control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control relating to effects to be executed along with the progress of the game, and payout control that performs control relating to payout of gaming balls Substrate 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), effect pattern 8 displayed on image display 7, symbol displayed on effect display 102, first effect on display 103a, second effect on display 103b, etc. And an image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) that performs display control of Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a 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 a storage case such as an image control board containing the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board etc. A case is provided. In addition, on the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side thereof, a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 is mounted which controls the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like through the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 81. Also, the ROM may be externally attached. In the RAM of the game control microcomputer 81, the special view reserve storage unit 85 (the first special view reserve storage unit 85a and the second special view reserve storage unit 85b), the common view reserve storage unit 86, and the reduction of the power supply voltage A backup area 161 (also referred to as a "main control backup area") etc. that stores and holds information (also referred to as "playing state information") indicating the gaming state at that time (when power supply interruption occurs) is provided There is. In addition, the backup area 161 is a save area for storing game state information of a backup target, which is predetermined among the information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80, for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped. It is. Then, 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 "playing state information recovery means".

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the main control board 80 has a probability of judging as a big hit in the first special symbol judgment and a second special symbol judging, a probability of judging as a small hit, and a big hit A "mode setting switch 82" is provided which can be changed from the outside by a predetermined input operation with respect to the probability of determining the jackpot type in the case of determination. As shown in FIG. 6, the “mode setting switch 82” is a sliding switch that can switch settings in five steps. In addition, a gaming clerk or the like (a mode setting person, a probability setting person) slides the operation portion 82a of the mode setting switch 82 leftward or rightward under a specific condition described later (perform a predetermined input operation ), It is possible to select any game mode. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the operation unit 82a is placed at a position to select "game mode 3", and the setting of the game mode is set to "game mode 3".

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to select any game mode 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. Then, in FIG. 6, setting the operation mode 82a to the setting position (position of [1]) at the left end of the mode setting switch 82 enables setting of the game mode to be set to the game mode 1. In addition, by setting the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (the position [2]) from the left of the mode setting switch 82, the setting of the game mode can be set to the game mode 2. In addition, by setting the operation unit 82a at the third setting position (the position [3]) from the left of the mode setting switch 82, it becomes possible to set the setting of the game mode to the game mode 3 (FIG. 6) Setting mode). In addition, by setting the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (the position [4]) from the right of the mode setting switch 82, it becomes possible to set the setting of the game mode to the game mode 4. Further, by setting the operation unit 82a at the setting position (position of [5]) at the right end of the mode setting switch 82, it becomes possible to set the setting of the game mode to the game mode 5 (see FIG. 6) .

  Further, by moving (positioning) the operation section 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to an arbitrary setting position, the game mode can be set to an arbitrary game mode of the setter. The setting state of the mode setting switch 82, that is, the position of the operation unit 82a is monitored by the CPU of the main control board 80, and the position of the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 (selected by the operator Recognition information indicating the selected game mode). Then, when an operator such as a game clerk performs a predetermined input operation on the mode setting switch 82 to change the game mode, and the selection information is changed, the CPU of the main control board 80 performs a predetermined operation described later. It is determined whether the change condition of is satisfied (judged whether or not the operation has been performed under a specific condition), and if it is satisfied, the game mode corresponding to the selected information is set (mode change is performed) and satisfied. If not, it is assumed that the game mode corresponding to the selection information is not set (the mode is not changed). The means for setting (changing the setting) the game mode when having the change condition is also referred to as "determination probability setting means". The mode setting switch 82 (including the operation unit 82a and the like) is also referred to as "determination probability selecting means", and information indicating the position (selected setting) selected by the mode setting switch 82 is "selection information". It is also called.

  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 "play mode 1", the jackpot probability (the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the first special symbol hit / fail determination and the probability that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol hit or miss) is low It is 1/630 in the probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Also, the small hit probability is 1/160 for both the first special symbol judgment and the second special symbol judgment. In addition, the big hit classification (big hit classification determination judgment) when it became a big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, the ratio of 15R 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 opening (the first starting opening or the second starting opening), and the obtained value The jackpot type is determined. In addition, the jackpot type (jump determination type determination judgment) when it became a big hit in the second special symbol suitability determination is a ratio of 100% 15R fourth jackpot. That is, when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol qualification determination, it is always the 15R fourth big hit. In addition, the jackpot probability is also referred to as a “determination probability”.

  Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 2", the jackpot probability (probability of being judged as a jackpot in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, and probability of being judged as a jackpot in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment) 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 the game mode 1. Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 3", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail determination, and probability of being determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol hit or not) 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 the game mode 1. Compared with these game modes 1 to 3, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (the probability of becoming the first hit) is different, and the game mode 3 is most advantageous for the player, and then the game mode 2 The game mode 3 is the most disadvantageous game mode for the player.

  Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 4", the jackpot probability (probability of being judged as a jackpot in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, and probability of being judged as a jackpot in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment) Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/42 in the high probability state. Also, the small hit probability is 1/90 for both the first special symbol judgment and the second special symbol judgment. In addition, big hit classification (big hit classification decision decision) when it became big hit in the 1st special symbol equality decision, the ratio of 15R 1st big hit 30%, 15R 2nd big hit 60%, 2R 3rd big hit 10% 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 among the game modes. It is done. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment makes a transition to the low probability state when it does not determine that the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times in the high probability state. It is a specification called so-called "ST machine" and "probable variation number cut machine". Therefore, the game mode 4 is considered to have the highest possibility of the next big hit in the high probability state, as compared with other game modes. That is, it can be said that this game mode 4 is a setting (game mode) in which the possibility of ending the high probability state without generating a big hit is the lowest.

  On the other hand, in the determination of the jackpot type, it is set disadvantageously in comparison with other game modes. Specifically, in the big hit type determination when it became a big hit in the first special symbol success or failure determination, the percentage of 15R first big hit that is likely to be granted benefits (high probability state) than the other game mode It is set low, and the ratio of becoming a 15R second big hit that is unlikely to be given a benefit (high probability state) is set higher than the other game modes. Thereby, 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 of the high probability state continuing on the basis of the big hit is considered to be low.

  Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 5", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail determination, and probability of being determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol hit or not) 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 judgment and the second special symbol judgment. In addition, the big hit classification (big hit classification determination judgment) when it became a big hit in the first special symbol equivalence judgment, the ratio of 15R 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 among the game modes. It is done. Therefore, this game mode 5 is the least likely to generate the next big hit in the high probability state as compared to other game modes, and the high probability state may be ended without causing the big hit. It can be said that it is the highest setting. On the other hand, in the determination of the jackpot type, it is set advantageously in comparison with other game modes. Specifically, in the big hit type determination when it became a big hit in the first special symbol success or failure determination, the percentage of 15R first big hit that is likely to be granted benefits (high probability state) than the other game mode It is set high, and the ratio of becoming a 15R second big hit that is unlikely to be given a benefit (high probability state) is set lower than the other game modes. As a result, in game mode 5, the possibility of the next jackpot occurring in the high probability state is low, but in the case of a jackpot, the possibility of continuing the high probability state based on the jackpot is considered high. ing.

  In this way, while having the game mode which is disadvantageous compared with others and the game mode which is advantageous, the possibility of the occurrence of the big hit in the high probability state (during privilege granting state) is high, but when the big hit becomes the high probability state A game mode in which the possibility of continuing (the possibility of awarding again) is low, and in the high probability state, the probability of occurrence of the big hit is low, but in the case of a big hit, the high probability state is likely to continue Etc. are provided with various game modes capable of coping with various players' preferences. As a result, a player who selects a gaming machine will play a game by selecting a predetermined gaming machine in anticipation that the gaming machine is set to his / her favorite gaming mode. Further, since the small hit probability is different in the game modes 1 to 3, the game mode 4, and the game mode 5, the player is set by counting the number of occurrences of small hits etc. during the game. It is possible to guess to some extent the game mode being played. As a result, the player can estimate whether or not the gaming machine currently being played is set to the desired gaming mode, and use it as an index for continuing the game. This makes it possible to impart new game interest and enhance the game interest.

  Further, in these game modes, it is also possible to make a part or all of modes such as identification information (rendering symbol) to be displayed, an appearing character, reach effect (character effect) or the like different. This makes it possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game and to improve the operation rate of the gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control board 80, the payout control board 110, and other control boards (sub control board 90, image control board 100), etc. And a power supply substrate 109 for supplying driving power. The power supply substrate 109 is provided with a power supply unit 104 for supplying driving power to each control substrate (power supply), and a voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 for monitoring a decrease in power supply voltage supplied to the power substrate. ing. In addition, the power supply substrate 109 has a predetermined operation (switched on by pressing the left side and turned off by pressing the right side) as a switch for a game clerk or the like to perform a predetermined input operation. A power supply switch 84 capable of starting or stopping supply of a power supply voltage, and 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 for erasing and initializing 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 configured by one substrate or may be configured by 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 only the power switch 84 is turned ON in a state where power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power OFF state), power supply voltage is supplied to the power supply substrate 109 and from the power supply substrate 109 to various control substrates. Necessary driving power is supplied. Then, when the gaming state information at the time of power off (when the power is low) is normally stored (stored and held) in the backup area, the game at the time of power off (at the time of power low) based on the gaming state information After restoring the state, the game is made possible (this is also referred to as "game state information recovery means"). On the other hand, when the power switch 84 is turned on, if the power switch 84 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch 83 for a predetermined period, the input information (RAM clear signal) of the RAM clear switch is main controlled from the power substrate 109 If there is gaming state information input to the unit 80 and the payout control unit 110 and stored in the backup area (main control unit 80 and payout control unit 110), the stored gaming state information is erased and initialized. Then, the game is made possible (this is also referred to as "playing state information initialization means"). Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be initialized to the initial state.

  In addition, when deleting the gaming state information stored (acquired up) by operating the RAM clear switch, gaming state information (erasing target gaming state information excluding particular gaming state information among the stored gaming state information) Only) may be deleted. The game state information which is not erased even by the RAM clear (initialization) operation is referred to as "specific game state information". The “specific game state information” is, for example, a base value (a first base value, a second base value) described later, which confirms the operating status of the gaming machine or a third party (police or inspection agency etc.) It is game information used when inspecting a game machine. In addition, other game state information (for example, unpaid prize ball information, state information (accurate change, time reduction, big hit), game mode information, error information, etc.) is to be erased by the RAM clear (initialization) operation. .

  Also, 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 decreases to a predetermined value. Then (when a drop in the power supply voltage is detected), a "power-off signal" indicating that is output to the CPU of the main control unit 80, the CPU of the payout control unit 110, etc. (see FIG. 6). . Further, the CPU of the main control board 80 and the CPU of the payout control board 110 which have received the power-off signal transmitted from the power supply board 109 store the gaming state information stored in each RAM in the backup area, which will be described later Perform power off monitoring process of Here, in the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the payout control board 110, a storage area for storing gaming state information during a game is also referred to as "gaming state information storage means", and a drop in power supply voltage is detected. The backup area storing gaming state information to be backed up is also referred to as "storage holding means".

  In addition, a part or all of the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the delivery control board 110 is used as a backup area, and is backed up by a backup power supply (backup voltage) of 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 a power OFF operation, these RAMs will continue for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as a backup power supply discharges and the power supply can not be supplied). The contents (playing state information) of the backup target (storage and storage target) stored in the storage area is stored (stored and stored). The game state information includes at least information indicating a set game mode (game mode information), data indicating a game state (state information), that is, data according to the control state of the main control unit (special symbol status It includes a flag, a normal symbol status flag, a value of a hold storage counter, a probability change flag, a short time flag, etc., and data (unpaid award ball information) indicating the number of unpaid award balls.

  The gaming state information is stored (stored) in a backup area (backup RAM) in which the power supply is maintained by the backup power supply. Note that "data according to the control state of the main control unit" refers to a control state (playing state) or a power failure when power supply is started again after a power failure or the like occurs. It is data necessary to restore the control state (playing 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 as in the main control unit 80 etc., and gaming state information (stored in the RAM of the sub control unit 90 when a power failure or the like occurs) The number of pending storages, prefetch information, positive change flag, short time flag, etc. may be stored, and even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the contents of the backup area of the RAM may be saved for a predetermined period.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control board 80 is provided (implemented) with a mode setting lock portion 89 for enabling the setting change of the aforementioned game mode. As described above, a game clerk or the like slides the operation portion 82a of the mode setting switch 82 leftward or rightward (by performing a predetermined input operation) to select an arbitrary game mode. It is necessary to operate the mode setting lock unit 89. Although details will be described later, at least one of inserting a setting key (not shown) into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89 and operating the setting key (rotation operation) to turn on the mode setting lock 89 is at least one operation. As one condition, it is possible to change the game mode. A state in which the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 89a is vertical (shown by a solid line in FIG. 6) is set to OFF. In this OFF state, when the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a and the setting key is rotated 90 degrees clockwise (a predetermined amount of rotation in one direction), the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 89a becomes horizontal (broken line in FIG. 6) Indicated). This state is ON.

  It is possible to change the game mode, with at least one condition being the ON state. Further, the mode setting lock unit 89 is connected to the CPU of the main control unit 80 in the main control board 80, and the CPU of the main control unit 80 is in the ON state or in the OFF state of the mode setting lock unit 89. It is possible to determine (identify) when the mode setting lock unit 89 is turned on, when it is turned off, and the like. In addition, when the mode setting lock unit 89 is turned on and the setting of the game mode is changed (including the case where it is not changed), the setting key is rotated left by 90 degrees (a predetermined amount of rotation in the other direction) By returning to the position (OFF position), the setting change operation of the game mode is completed, and the game machine is set to the “playable state” in which the player can play the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a, the inserted setting key can not be removed at the ON position, and can be removed only at the OFF position. As a result, it becomes possible to prevent, as much as possible, the game store clerk or the like from finishing the setting change work with the mode setting lock unit 89 in the OFF state and leaving the gaming machine in the “non-playable state”. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 80 is sealed (a configuration that can not be opened without destruction) in a state of being housed in the main control substrate case. Then, only the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 and its periphery are exposed from the main control board case, and the setting key can be inserted into the insertion portion 89a from the outside of the main control board case. There is. That is, in the state where the main control board case is sealed (closed), the setting of the game mode can be changed. Although the setting key can be removed from the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89 only at the OFF position, it can be inserted only at the OFF position. That is, this setting key can be inserted into and removed from the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 only at the OFF position.

  In addition, the main control board 80 is provided (implemented with) an information display unit 88 (also referred to as a "game information display unit") for displaying predetermined game information at a predetermined timing (in a predetermined period) ing). As shown in FIG. 6, the information display unit 88 includes four LED indicators (a first information display unit 88a, a second information display unit 88b, a third information display unit 88c, and a third information display unit 88c) on the main control board 80. 4 information display unit 88d) is configured to be adjacently arranged (mounted) in the horizontal direction. In addition, each LED display has a seven-segment display unit and a dot display unit, and by combining these four LED displays for display control, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays. It has become. Moreover, when displaying the game mode set by the above-mentioned "determination probability setting means" and when displaying the base values (first base value, second base value) described later on the information display unit 88, is there. When the supply of power to the gaming machine is started (when the power is turned on), all the display units (LED indicators) constituting the information display unit 88 for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) are displayed in a predetermined display mode. For example, all the display units (7 segments + 8 display units with 7 segments + dots) of 4 information display units (88a, 88b, 88c, 88d) are blinked (for example, lighted for 0.5 seconds, 0.5) It is assumed that the second turn off is repeated. By confirming the initial display mode when the power is turned on, it is possible to confirm whether there is a failure or a malfunction in the display portions (total 32 pieces) constituting the information display portion 88. Further, in order to facilitate confirmation, it is desirable to perform display control of the same display mode at substantially the same timing for all the display units.

  Further, it is assumed that the information display unit 88 is always in a display state for displaying some game information after the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, the game mode is displayed in the game mode display state ("gaming mode change state", "gaming mode confirmation state") from the time the power is turned on until the game is enabled, and the game mode is displayed. When the game-ready state is established, the base display state is displayed in which a base value described later is displayed. That is, it is assumed that no game information is displayed, that is, no OFF state. This makes it possible to always display some game information according to the state of the gaming machine and to grasp the game information quickly and reliably. In addition, if it contacts the information display unit 88 in a state where no game information is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the information display unit 88, the control unit for controlling the display of the information display unit 88, the wiring, etc. It will be possible to take repairs and take measures promptly. In addition, when (a total of) the plurality of stored base values such as the first base value and the second base value are out of the reference base value range described in the gaming machine manual or the like, It is possible to inquire of the manufacturer, etc., as having something wrong with the nail, the game parts, etc. This also reduces the possibility of unforeseen disadvantages.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the out sensor 29, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a and a general entrance sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

  The out sensor 29 is for counting the number (total number) of gaming balls fired in the gaming area, and all the gaming balls fired in the gaming area 3, ie, entering any ball entrance Then, all the game balls discharged outside the game machine and the game balls discharged outside the game machine through the out port without entering any ball entrance are detected. Therefore, it is provided below the out port 18 provided at the lowermost position of the game area 3. Further, the out sensor may be provided on the game board 2 or may be provided on the game machine frame 50. Disbursed based on the total number of outs (effective total number of fired balls) counted by this out sensor 29 and the ball entering the ball entrance (the first start port 20, the second start port 21 and the general ball entrance 27) A base value to be described later is calculated based on the total number of winning balls, and displayed on the information display unit 88 described above. Here, the counting means for counting the out number may be referred to as "first counting means", and the means for counting the number of winning balls may be referred to as "second counting means".

  Further, the first starting opening sensor 20 a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball entered into the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting opening 21 and detects a game ball entered into the second starting opening 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects the game ball passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball entered into the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball entered into the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects the gaming ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the gaming balls entered in the second large winning opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects gaming balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 among gaming balls entered in the second large winning opening 35. It is The general ball entrance sensor 27a is provided in each of the general ball entrances 27, and detects the gaming balls having entered the general ball entrance 27.

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

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for dispensing monitoring. On the payout control board 110, the payout device 120 for paying out the winning balls and the lending balls, and the card unit 135 (adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1) are stored in the inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) etc. , And a launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of the gaming balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling payout of gaming balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the 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 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out a prize ball and pays out a rental ball. 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 firing motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the gaming ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115.

  Further, 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 in which only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is possible. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling an effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling a game effect as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. There is. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, the ROM may be externally attached.

  An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. 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 indicator 102, the first effect suspension indicator 103a, and the second effect suspension indicator 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data or moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) Image data such as a background image is stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is performed based on the read image data.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8, and the display symbol is produced by turning on / off the two LEDs, or a combination of colors. The stop display is performed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (the result of the special symbol propriety judgment). Also, the first effect suspension indicator 103a and the second effect suspension indicator 103b are similarly formed of two LEDs. The first effect hold indicator 103a is displayed on the first effect hold indicator 43a and the first special view hold indicator 43a according to the combination of the lighting and extinguishing of the two LEDs, or the combination of colors. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same hold number as the hold number. Further, the second effect hold indicator 103b is controlled to be displayed in a display mode indicating the same hold number as the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed in the second special view hold indicator 43b. Ru. This is to display the character pattern on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion) or operate the movable decorative member 14 to substantially the entire effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display portion) on the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because some or all of the effect design, the first effect suspension display unit, or the second effect suspension display unit may not be visible by covering or the like. . A video display processor (VDP) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control substrate 100.

  Further, the effect 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. Sound 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 sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU of the image control board 100 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a light emission pattern data (data for determining light emission / emission, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 based on the command And lamp data) are determined from the 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 a so-called movable gimmick provided on the center decoration 10, although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control substrate 90, The motion of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined motion pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the 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 on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) 2 production 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 corresponding effect button detection switch or the like to the sub control board 90.

  Next, control relating to the pass / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. There are "big hit", "small hit", and "disengagement" as a result of the special symbol judgment. In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. In the case of "disengagement", the "disengagement symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" that opens the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is executed with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed stop. . A special game to be executed as a big hit is referred to as a "big hit game", and a special game to be executed as a small hit is referred to as a "small hit game". In addition, the kind of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed may be provided with one or a plurality of special symbols in "big hit", "small hit", and "disengagement".

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 7, there are “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, and “15R fourth big hit” as hit types. "15R first big hit" and "15R fourth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is 15, and the first round and In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a mode in which passage of gaming balls to a specific area 39 (also referred to simply as “V”) is possible (easier). A round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (a predetermined privilege is given when the game ball passes the specific area) can be referred to as a V round, a chance round or a challenge round. Note that this V round (specific round) is a round for operating the movable piece 150, and a round (non-specific round) other than the V round does not operate the movable piece 150. That is, even if it is a round for opening the second big winning opening 35, if it is a round other than V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the specific area 39 is always closed, even if the game is Even if a ball enters the second large winning opening 35, the gaming ball is not guided to the specific area 39. That is, the rounds other than the V round can be said to be "rounds in which the game ball can not pass through the specific area".

  In addition, "15R second big hit" is the above-mentioned chance round 1 round although the number of opening times (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15. The opening time of the eyes and the second round is extremely short (instant opening and closing), entering the second large winning opening 35 is difficult, and passing of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is difficult (as impossible It is considered as a big hit. That is, it can be said that this “15R second big hit” is a big hit without opening the second big winning device 36 in a mode in which passage of gaming balls to the specific area 39 is possible (easier). The number of opening times (number of rounds) of the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is 2 for "2R third big hit", and in the first and second rounds, which are V rounds, each is so long The game ball to the second big winning opening 35 of what is not open in a manner that can enter the ball. Specifically, in each round, open "0.9s" once. That is, the 2R third big hit is a big hit for opening the second big winning device 36 in a mode in which the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is possible, but the 15R first big hit Further, the possibility of passing the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is low.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol qualification judgment becomes the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the gaming ball to the specific area is (15R second big hit and Since the first round and the second round V round are executed in a relatively high manner (compared), the game state after the big hit game is made by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 while the big hit game is being executed. It is possible to shift to a high probability state. On the other hand, when it becomes the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the first round and the second round chance round is 0.1 second each, so it is the V round, but the second big winning opening Because it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the big ball, it is not possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, and the gaming state after the big hit game is the normal state described later Very likely to be (a low probability state) (may be said to be a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the opening pattern of the small hit game executed when the small hit is performed, the opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 35 over 0.9 seconds is performed twice (to enable the ball entering state ) Is considered. The open pattern of this small hit game is apparently the same open pattern as the 2R third big hit game, and it is an open pattern that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the small hit game or the 2R big hit game is . Therefore, it is considered that it is impossible to distinguish whether the game to be played is a small hit game or a 2R big hit game only by looking at these open patterns. That is, when it becomes a small hit, the second large winning device 36 is opened twice in a mode in which the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35. However, since the movable piece 150 does not operate during the small hit game, even if the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Even if the game ball passes to the specific area 39 for some reason, in the round other than the V round, the invalid period in which the passing of the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) is not treated as valid. No special benefit is given based on the passage of the specific area 39.

  Therefore, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game will also be the normal state. From the player's point of view, it is considered difficult to distinguish the 2R third big hit and the small hit from the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize from the opening pattern of the special winning opening whether the result of the special symbol acceptance determination is the 2R third big hit or the small hit. In addition, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the two during the execution of the big hit game pertaining to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game pertaining to the small hit, as well as during the variation display of the subsequent production symbols. As described above, common rendering (rendering mode) can be performed. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third hit, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. In addition, the player is less likely to visually recognize the operation mode of the movable piece 150 inside the second big winning opening 35 and whether the game ball has passed the specific area. As a result, when it is a small hit, and when it becomes a 2R third big hit, the game while having an expectation that the state after the end of the hit game (small hit game or big hit game) may be a high probability state It is possible to advance the game interest and to enhance the game interest. In the small hit, the number of opening of the big winning opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of opening.

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

  In addition, when it becomes the 15R second big hit (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is up to 0.1 from 1R to 2R. Open second, and open the first large winning opening 30 for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. In this case, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1R and 2R eyes is set to a very short time of 0.1 second at maximum and 0.12 seconds, respectively. It is almost impossible to pass the That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot and the opening mode for the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, which are V rounds, so the gaming ball easily enters the second large winning opening 35. And since the movable piece 150 is also operating, the gaming ball having entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second large winning opening 35 only opens for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, during the execution of the 15R second big hit, the probability that the gaming ball passes the specific area 39 is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, since the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, it may be said that the game ball does not pass.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case where the 2R third big hit (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), in the 1R and 2R eyes, the second Each large winning opening 35 is opened for up to 0.9 seconds. In this hit, the opening time of the second large winning opening 35, which is the sum of the first and second R eyes, is 1.8 seconds at maximum, so the game ball is entered into the second large winning opening 35 during any round. It is possible to cause the game ball to pass to the specific area 39 in which the movable piece 150 is operated and opened. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to cause the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this 2R third big hit can not expect as many winning balls (gaming profit) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit that can hardly win a prize ball compared to other big hits (15R big hits).

  In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b If the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large 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 the 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. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the big hit game pertaining to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game pertaining to the small hit. Also in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is a maximum of 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to enter the game ball in the second big winning opening 35. However, as described above, since the small hit game does not have a V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Also, since this small hit has a short total opening time of 1.8 seconds, it can not expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hit is a game that has almost no benefit for the player in terms of the transition of the gaming state and the award ball (only the award ball due to entering the ball). That is, in the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35, with the first opening pattern in which the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15 R fourth big hit), The second opening pattern in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second big hit), the gaming ball can pass through the specific area, and the possibility of passing is lower than the first opening pattern It can have 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit, small hit).

  In addition, the distribution probability to each big hit in the judgment of the success or failure of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is set corresponding to each game mode as described above. Moreover, the big hit in the pass / fail judgment of the 2nd special symbol (special figure 2) is all 15R 4th big hit. That is, in the case of a big hit due to the hit judgment based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 that has become easy to enter the ball by the operation of the open extension function described later (generation of high base state) It becomes. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the second starting opening 21 is not a big hit in the acceptance judgment (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 20. It is set that the possibility of becoming more advantageous for the player is higher if the player wins a big hit in the judgment (the big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed with the game ball entering the ball. That is, the player plays a game in expectation of entering the second starting opening 21. This is particularly noticeable during operation of the open extension function in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting opening 21 is increased.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of the big hit, the small hit, or the off was performed based on the "random number for special symbol judgment (also referred to as the" information for judging ") and became a big hit. The determination of the type of jackpot in the case is performed based on "Rockup type determination random number (also referred to as" symbol determination random number "," symbol determination information "). Each of the special symbol acceptance determination and the jackpot classification determination determination is also referred to as "approval determination (determination)", and may be generally referred to as "approval determination (determination)". As shown to FIG. 8 (A), the random number for special symbol propriety judgment takes a value in the range of 0-629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the random number for special symbol suitability determination and the random number for determining the big hit type, random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on entering the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21 "reach random numbers There are (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 reach is to be generated in a game effect (rendering symbol game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol if the result of the special symbol suitability determination is out of order. With the reach, for example, the left and right two production symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (provisionally stopped) with the same symbol, and the remaining one middle production symbol 8C is in a fluctuating state ("7 7 7" State). And if it is stopped by the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L while the middle effect symbol 8C in fluctuation is stopping, the three effect symbols will be stopped by the same symbol, and it becomes a hit. In this case, the stop (temporary stop) of the effect pattern also includes a display (swing fluctuation) which is slightly shaking in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 126.

  Further, 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. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 8 (B). The normal symbol suitability determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 21 (normal symbol lottery). The normal symbol random numbers take values in the range of 0 to 240.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol being activated or deactivated. . The state in which the probability variation function is operating for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as the "high probability state", and the non-operating state is referred to as the "normal state (also referred to as the" low probability state ") " In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol equivalence determination (the first special symbol equivalence determination and the second special symbol equivalence determination) is higher than that in the normal state. That is, although the hit / fail determination is performed using the big hit determination table for the normal state in the normal state, the big hit determination table for the high probability state has a large number of special symbol pass / fail determination random numbers determined to be the big hit in the high probability state. It is used to perform a pass / fail determination (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol operates, the probability of the result of the variation display of the special symbol becoming a big hit (the stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol) is higher than when not operating.

  In addition, the state in which the variation time shortening function is operating for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as "time-shortening state", and the state not operating is referred to as "non-time-shorting 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 finalized display time) 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 change pattern is determined using the change pattern table which is determined such that the selection of the short change pattern of the change time is greater than in the non-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the Tokusou reserve becomes fast, and it becomes easy to generate effective ball entry to the starting opening (entering ball that can be stored as Tokudo reserve). Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the progress of a smooth game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time, or only one may operate. And, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation 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 saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol suitability determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, using the normal symbol determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol determination table used in the non-short time state, the normal symbol pass / fail determination (normal symbol determination) Perform (see FIG. 8D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation indication of the normal symbol is hit (the stop symbol becomes the normal hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. .

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving 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 starting opening 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting opening 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. Specifically, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit in the non-short time state, the open / close member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs one open operation for 0.2 seconds, and the second start opening is open during that period. Become. Further, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit in the time saving state, the open / close member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol and the open time extension function and open frequency increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. The second starting opening 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the gaming ball to the second starting opening 21 becomes high (also referred to as a "high frequency state"). As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls (the percentage of awarding of the winning balls) becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the non-operating state is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls on hand. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the base value calculated in the low base state is displayed on the information display unit 88. That is, the number of outs (number of fired balls) and the number of winning balls in the high base state and the big hit gaming state are not reflected in the base value displayed on the information display unit 88.

  In the high base state (high frequency state), not all the above functions need to be activated. That is, by operating at least one function among the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the open time extension function and the open frequency increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not activated Also, the second starting port is easy to be opened (the ball entry frequency is high). In addition, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time reduction state. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called "high base generation function".

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the gaming state after the special game when it becomes the 15R first big hit, if the specific area 39 is made during the special game. , Special symbol high probability state and special symbol short time state, and high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "high probability high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when a predetermined number of variable display of special symbols is executed or a big hit and a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, since it is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, the gaming state after the special game when it becomes the 15R second big hit, the time saving state of the special symbol normal state and special symbol, And it becomes a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low probability high base state (also referred to as" time saving mode "). The low probability high base state is ended by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variation display of the special symbol being executed or the jackpot being won and the jackpot game being executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if it passes through the specific area 39, the "high probability high base state" is obtained. In addition, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the gaming state after the special game when it becomes the 2R third big hit, if the passage of the specific area 39 is made during the special game, the high of the special symbol Probability state and special symbol non-short time state, and low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "high probability low base state". The high probability low base state ends when a predetermined number of variable symbols of special symbols are displayed or a big hit and a big hit game is executed.

  The high probability low base state is a state in which the high probability state is a latent state, that is, a high probability state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state". In addition, a state in which the big hit probability of the current special symbol qualification judgment is low probability or high probability (low probability state or high probability state) is not referred to as "probability unannounced state". On the other hand, the high probability high base state described above is a high probability state that is obvious to the player. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probable change gaming state (also referred to as" probable change mode "). In addition, in the high base state, the gaming state after the special game when it becomes a 2R third big hit, if the specific area 39 has been made during the special game, a high probability state of the special symbol and a special symbol It becomes a time saving state and a high base state. That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are in the same state as the state before the execution of the special game. 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 and the non-short time state of the special symbol, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly called "low probability low base state".

  Further, in the high base state such as the high probability high base state and the low probability high base state, it is possible to advantageously advance the game if the game ball is made to enter the right gaming area 3B by right-handing. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. The reason is that Therefore, while passing the gaming ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for normal symbol success / failure determination, the player performs a right strike to bring the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting ball entry (special symbol winning or not determination opportunity) rather than left hitting. In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be released to the right gaming 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 if the game ball is made to enter the left gaming area 3A by left hitting. Also, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than entering the second starting port 21. It is because it has become. Therefore, in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting opening 20, a left strike is performed. In this way, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting ball entry (special symbol chance or no decision opportunity) rather than right hitting. In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light (display control) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be released to the left gaming area. Specifically, the emission direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the emission direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it may be notified that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can. Also, in the high base state, it may be notified that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lighted, such as "y z" (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described based on FIGS. The counter, flag, status, buffer and the like appearing 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing 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 described later is performed (S101). In the initial setting process (S101), for example, in addition to processes such as game state recovery process and game state initialization process, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, main control board 80 CPU setting, SIO , Setting of PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), and resetting of various flags, status, and counters. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "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 thereafter (after the start of the game) is not executed. In the examples and drawings, the ordinary symbol is "common figure", the special symbol is "special figure", the first special symbol is "special figure 1", "first special figure", and the second special symbol is "special figure 2""It is called" the second special figure ".

  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 predetermined change conditions (change timing, change operation) to be described later are satisfied, and if the change conditions are satisfied, the setting change to the game mode selected by the mode setting switch 82 It is a process that makes it possible. In addition, in this mode setting process, it is determined whether or not predetermined confirmation conditions (confirmation timing, confirmation operation) described later are satisfied, and if the confirmation conditions are satisfied, the set game mode is displayed in the information display section 88. Perform mode confirmation processing to display and confirm on. This mode setting process (S106) is executed only once after the power is turned on, as in the initial setting process (S101), and thereafter (after the start of the game) is not executed.

Further, following the mode setting process (S106), a power-on notification process (S107) described later is executed. The power-on notification process is a process of notifying in different modes depending on whether the backed up gaming state information has been initialized and whether the setting of the game mode has been changed along with the power-on. The power-on notification process (S107) is executed only once after the power is turned on after the power on, as in the initial setting process (S101) and the mode setting process (S106), and thereafter (after the start of the game) Will not be executed.

  Further, next to the power-on notification process (S107), it is determined whether or not the initialization flag is ON (S108), and the initialization flag is ON, that is, in the initialization process (S101) described later If it is determined that the stored game information has been initialized (erased) (i.e., the RAM has been cleared) (YES in S108), the initialization flag is turned OFF (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, when it is determined in S108 that the initialization flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the RAM clear process is not performed (NO in S108), the initialization flag is already OFF, and the process directly proceeds to S110. In S110, the interrupt is permitted (S110), and the process proceeds to S102. As a result, execution of the interrupt processing (S105) becomes possible, and when the gaming machine is in the gaming mode change state or the gaming mode confirmation state, the state is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to. Also, as a result, the display content of the information display unit 88 described later switches from information indicating the game mode to information indicating the base value. Further, in S102, the interruption is prohibited (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), updating is performed by adding one to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. The value of each random number counter returns to “0” when it reaches the upper limit value and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. 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 updating process (S103) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the interrupt processing (S105) is possible. The interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the end of the interrupt processing (S105) and before the start of the interrupt processing (S105) next, the update processing of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is repeated To be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, and is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

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

  In S3006, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the 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 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), check data of the RAM is calculated for the backup area (161, 162) in the RAM (S3008). The check data of the RAM is calculated by inverting all 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 stored check data of the RAM stored in the RAM at the time of power interruption (also referred to as "at power failure") to determine whether the check data is normal (S3009) . When it is determined in S3009 that the calculated check data of the RAM and the stored check data match (YES in S3009), it is determined that the backup data stored in the backup area (161, 162) of the RAM at power-off is normal. And initialize the area other than the area of RAM (backup area etc.) used when performing the power recovery process (clear to 0), the gaming state (probability state, time saving state, number of reservations, game) at the time of power failure The mode, the special symbol status, the normal symbol status, etc. are restored (restored) (S3010). Next, the power failure flag is turned off (S3011), and a "power on command at power failure recovery (power failure recovery command)" is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S3012), and the process is finished. The "power failure recovery command" includes setting values corresponding 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 the setting values. The control state of 90 also returns to the control state at the time of power interruption (before power interruption).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3006 that the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch operated (the power is turned on while pressing the RAM clear) (YES in S3006) Alternatively, if it is determined in S3007 that the power-off flag is not normally ON (that is, OFF or abnormal) (NO in S3007), or if it is determined that the check data in the RAM do not match (S3009). In (NO), the entire area (including the backup area) of the RAM (main control unit 80 and RAM of the payout control unit) is initialized (S3013), different from the above-mentioned "power on command upon power failure recovery" Send "power on command at RAM clear (RAM clear command)" to the sub control board 90 (S3014), turn on the initialization flag (S3015), and process Finish.

  By performing this processing, in the power switch OFF state, if the power 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, the RAM clear signal Is transmitted to the main control board 80, and the entire RAM area including the backup area is initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without performing 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. It will be done. This makes it possible to restore the gaming state (control state) in the middle of the game when the power supply is resumed even when an unexpected power failure or the like occurs, thereby preventing the player from receiving an unexpected damage. It is possible to

[Mode setting process]
Next, the mode setting process (S106) will be described with reference to FIG. In the mode setting process, the game mode before the power is turned off may be changed to another game mode to be selected from the five types of game mode 1 to game mode 5 described above (game mode change state), the current state It is a process of confirming the set gaming mode (gaming mode confirmation state). In this mode setting process, a specific change condition is set, and the setting of the game mode can not be changed even if the mode setting switch 82 is operated, as long as the change condition is not satisfied. Similarly, a specific confirmation condition is set, and the setting of the game mode can not be confirmed unless the confirmation condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106), first, the initialization maintaining flag, the setting change flag, and the recovery flag are turned OFF (S3120), and the process proceeds to S3101. In this processing, among the initialization maintenance flag, the setting change flag, and the recovery flag, if it is ON, it will be OFF, and if it is already OFF, it will remain OFF and all of them will be OFF. Then, only one of the flags is set to ON depending on the power-on mode by a process described later. In S3101, it is determined whether the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether the RAM clear switch has been operated at power on to initialize the RAM (S3101). If it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3101), it is then determined whether the mode setting key (mode setting lock unit) is ON (S3102). That is, it is determined whether the setting key described above is inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock unit 89 and the setting key is operated from the OFF position to the ON position. When it is determined that the mode setting key is not ON, that is, the setting key is not operated (not inserted) and it is determined that the mode setting lock unit 89 is in the OFF state (NO in S3102), the backed up gaming state Information is deleted (initialized) and the setting of the game mode is not changed (setting is maintained) The initialization maintenance flag (also referred to as "first activation flag") is turned ON (S3111), Finish the process.

  As described above, even if the backup area is initialized in response to the turning on of the power to the gaming machine, the mode setting lock unit 89 is not turned on when the turning on of the power, the game mode can be performed only by initializing. You can not change settings. Next, in S3102, it is determined that the mode setting key is ON, that is, the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89 and the setting key is operated from the OFF position to the ON position. (YES in S3102), the process proceeds to S3103. In this state, with the power OFF, the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89, and the power clear switch 83 is pressed while operating the setting key to the ON position. It shows the state of turning ON. That is, it means that both the RAM clear switch 83 and the mode setting lock unit 89 are turned on when the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, this is a change condition of the game mode. As a result, the gaming machine is in the "gaming mode change state" in which the setting of the gaming mode can be changed to any setting.

  In S3103, it is determined whether or not the mode change flag indicating "gaming mode change state" is ON (S3103), and if it is determined that the mode change flag is not ON (NO in S3103), the mode change flag By setting it to ON, the "game mode change state" is set (S3104), and the process shifts to the process of S3105. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3103 that the mode change flag is already ON (YES in S3103), the process proceeds to S3105. In S3105, the player arbitrarily operates to read selection information of the mode setting switch 82 capable of selecting any game mode (S3105), and sets a game mode corresponding to the read selection information (S3106), The game mode set in S3106 is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S3107), and the process proceeds to S3108. In the display mode of the information display unit 88 when displaying the game mode, the first information display unit 88a, the second information display unit 88b, and the third information display unit 88c are all central portions of seven segments. Only the segments are lit and the remaining segments and the dot display unit are turned off. Then, using the fourth information display unit 88d at the right end, display indicating the game mode is performed. The display mode is any one of [1], [2], [3], [4] and [5], and in the “game mode change state”, the slide operation of the operation part 82a of the mode setting switch 82 is performed. Each time, information ([1], [2], [3], [4] or [5]) indicating the corresponding game mode is displayed. Also, the dot display unit is turned off. For example, when the game mode 3 is selected, the information display section displays [--- 3].

  In S3108, whether or not the mode setting key is OFF, that is, the setting key inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89 is rotated from the ON position to the OFF position, and the mode setting lock 89 is in the OFF state. It is determined whether it has been done (S3108). That is, in the “game mode change state”, it is determined whether or not the setting change operation to any game mode has been finished and the operation to return the setting key to the OFF position (operation to finish the “game mode change state”) has been performed. If it is determined in S3108 that the mode setting key is OFF, that is, it is determined that the setting key is still in the OFF position (NO in S3108), the process returns to S3103 and the processing up to S3108 is performed again. Thus, the game clerk or the like maintains the "gaming mode change state" until the setting key is operated to the OFF position (by keeping the ON position), and surely sets the game mode to an arbitrary (intended) gaming mode. It is possible to (change the setting).

  Then, when the setting to an arbitrary (intention) game mode is completed, the setting key is operated (returned) to the OFF position, and the “game mode change state” is ended. Once the game mode change state is finished, the game machine is put into the "game mode change state" unless the power is turned off again and the power is not turned on again in a mode satisfying the specific change condition. It is not possible. In addition, the setting key is operated to the OFF position (returned) to finish the "game mode change state", but instead, the setting key is operated to the OFF position (returning) to the setting key The "game mode change state" may be ended by removing it from the insertion portion 89a. Further, even in the case of the "game mode change state", the "game mode change state" may be ended without changing the game mode.

  If it is determined in S3108 that the mode setting key is OFF, that is, it is determined that the setting key has been operated to the OFF position (YES in S3108), the mode change flag is set OFF and the "game mode change state" is ended (S3109) The game state information backed up is deleted (initialized) and a setting change flag (also referred to as a "second activation flag") indicating that the setting of the game mode has been changed is turned on (S3110), and the process is ended. . In this embodiment, even if the game mode is not changed in the "game mode change state", the setting change flag is turned ON. However, even if it is initialized by changing to such an aspect, it is set before. The game mode which has been stored may be stored (not to be erased), and the initialization maintenance flag may be set to ON when the game mode is not changed in the "game mode change state".

  When it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the backed up gaming state information is not erased (initialized) (NO in S3101), the game mode change is determined as not having a specific change condition. The process proceeds to step S3112 without setting “state”. In S3112, the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read (S3112), and the selected information of the read mode selection switch and the recovery process of the initial setting process described above are stored in the RAM (currently set) It is determined whether the mode and the mode match (S3114). Next, in S3114, when it is determined that the result of the comparison determination in S3113 matches (YES in S3114), the process proceeds to S3116. In S3116, it is determined whether or not error notification is in progress (S3116), and when it is determined that error notification is not in progress (NO in S3116), backed up gaming state information is restored (not initialized) (and setting of game mode) Is turned on (S3118), the mode confirmation process described later is performed (S3119), and the process is ended.

  That is, 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 and held 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, such processing order is performed, and the game can be started without changing the game mode (without passing through the "game mode change state").

  If it is determined in S3114 that the comparison determination result in S3113 does not match (NO in S3114), error notification is performed (S3115), and the process proceeds to S3114 again. Then, the processes in S3114 and S3115 are repeated until error detection is determined until it is determined in S3114 that they match. Note that the error notification is continued and it is assumed that the state does not shift to a state where the game can be started until it is determined in S3114 that the two match. That is, the game is in a stopped state. As described above, when it is determined that they do not match in S3114, the gaming state (control state) at the time of power interruption is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held in the backup area (the gaming state restoration process in the initial setting process). Can occur if the setting state of the mode setting switch is changed (when the mode setting switch 82 is operated although it is not the “gaming mode change state”). Further, in the error notification, an error display indicating “the mode setting switch has been improperly operated” is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, or a predetermined error is made with the panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66 or speaker 67. It is possible to make a notification. Further, in the error notification, both of the setting of the correct game mode and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be displayed in any display. As a result, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be corrected promptly, and the error notification can be ended.

  On the other hand, during execution of the error notification, the setting state of the mode setting switch 82 is returned to the position (that is, the state at the time of power interruption) corresponding to the gaming mode (game mode setting backed up) set to the gaming machine Thus, it is determined in S3114 that they match (YES in S3114), and it is possible to shift to the processing of S3116. In S3116, it is determined whether an error notification is in progress (S3116), and if it is determined that an error notification is in progress (YES in S3116), the error notification is ended (S3117), and the process proceeds to S3118. Thereby, the game can be started ("playable state"). Further, as another method of ending (canceling) this error notification, there is a method of turning off the power switch once and performing a predetermined input operation on the RAM clear switch to turn on the power switch. At this time, regardless of not operating the setting key, the error notification is ended by initializing the error information. Also, when the power switch is turned off, the setting key is operated to the ON position and the RAM clear switch is operated and the power switch is turned on, the error notification is ended, and the game mode is set to the mode setting. It is possible to change to the game mode corresponding to the selection information of the switch 82. It is possible to terminate the error notification (error processing) also by such a method.

  In the pachinko game machine having the setting change function of the game mode as in the present embodiment, when the game machine frame is opened for maintenance etc., the game clerk or the maintenance trader carelessly (incorrectly) the mode setting switch 82 There is a possibility that the mode setting switch may be operated unintentionally. In such a case, it is possible to return to the original setting position if you notice that you have operated it by mistake, but you may not realize that you have operated it accidentally. In addition, there is also a possibility that someone opens the gaming machine slot illegally and operates the mode setting switch 82. As a result, 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 start of the game), the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 can be read, and the game mode can be changed without any special restriction when turning on the power. Then, the game mode may be changed to the game mode unintended by the game arcade, or the game mode may be changed in favor of the unauthorized player, and the game arcade or the like may suffer an unexpected disadvantage. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a specific change condition is set, and as long as the change condition is not satisfied, the mode setting switch 82 is operated to set the operation unit 82a to a position where an arbitrary game mode can be set. Even when moved, there is no change to the game mode corresponding to the position (selection information).

  This makes it difficult to change the game mode illegally, and also makes it possible to prevent the setting of the game mode from being easily changed even when the mode setting switch 82 is operated by mistake. Further, the setting of the game mode can be changed only when the game machine is initialized and the setting key is operated at a specific time and the mode setting lock unit is turned on in response to the power-on. This makes it possible to reduce the possibility of fraud. Specifically, if it is possible to change the game mode even during the game or when the game state is restored, for example, in the low probability state, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the highest. When set to "high probability state", change the setting to "play mode 4" or "play mode 5" to increase the probability of occurrence of big hit in high probability state or increase the continuation rate of high probability state And fraud may occur. However, in this embodiment, in order to change the setting of the game mode, it is necessary to initialize the game machine (clear the RAM). For example, to change the setting in a high probability state, the probability state is low probability It needs to be in the state. This will not cause such fraud.

  As described above, it is assumed that the change timing of the game mode is "when power is turned on (start of power supply)", and the change of the game mode is possible only when "initialize the gaming machine and operate the setting key in a predetermined manner". What has been done can be referred to as "a change condition of the game mode". In addition, since it is possible to change the game mode only in the process (mode setting process) performed in the period before the start of the game after the power is turned on, the game state changes from the initial state (for example, high probability state, high base In the state, time saving state, during the big hit game, during the fluctuation display of the symbol), it is not possible to change the game mode.

[Mode confirmation process]
Next, mode confirmation processing (S3119) for confirming the gaming mode being set will be described using FIG. In the mode confirmation process (S3119), first, whether or not the mode setting key is ON, that is, whether or not the backed up gaming state information is recovered (initialized) without recovering (initialization), and whether the mode setting lock 89 is in the ON state It is determined (S5001). If it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is ON (YES in S5001), the process proceeds to S5002. That is, in the power-off state, the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock 89, and the turning operation is performed from the off position to the on position, and without turning on the RAM clear switch And the power is turned on). In this case, it is assumed that the gaming machine is in the "game mode confirmation state", assuming that the specific confirmation condition is satisfied.

  In S5002, it is determined whether or not the mode confirmation flag indicating "play mode confirmed state" capable of confirming the set game mode is ON (S5002), and it is determined that the mode confirmation flag is not ON (NO in S5002), the mode confirmation flag is set to ON, and the game mode confirmation state is set, and the process proceeds to S5004. When it is determined in S5002 that the mode confirmation flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the "game mode confirmation state" has already been set (YES in S5002), the process proceeds to S5004. In S5004, the game mode currently being set (stored in the backup area) is read (S5004), and then the read game mode is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S5005), and the mode setting key is turned off. It is determined whether or not (S5006).

  When the game mode currently set is displayed on the information display unit 88, information corresponding to the game mode is displayed on the fourth information display unit 88d at the right end by the same display control as described above. Do. The display control for the other information display units (88a, 88b, 88c) is also the same as described above. When it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is not OFF, that is, it is determined that the "game mode confirmation state" is still (NO in S5006), the process returns to S5002, and the process to S5006 is performed again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5006 that the mode setting key is OFF, that is, it is determined that the game clerk or the like has confirmed the game mode and rotated the setting key to the OFF position (YES in S5006), the mode confirmation flag is OFF. To end the "game mode confirmation state" (S5007), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is not ON (NO in S5001), the processing ends without generating a "play mode check state". In addition, when it is determined that the mode setting key is not initialized and it is determined that the mode setting key is ON, a notification indicating that the "game mode confirmation state" is set may be performed using a display unit such as an LED. Similarly, when the game mode change state is set, a notification indicating that the game mode change state is set may be issued. Then, the notification is ended based on the transition to the game possible state. Thus, it becomes possible for a game clerk or the like to easily grasp whether the state of the gaming machine is set to the "gaming mode change state" or the "gaming mode confirmation state".

  As described above, the confirmation timing of the game mode is "when power is turned on (start of power supply)", and the confirmation of the game mode is "when the game machine is not initialized and the setting key is operated in a predetermined manner". It is possible to call it "the confirmation condition of the game mode" that it is possible. In addition, since it is possible to check the game mode only in the process (mode setting process) performed in the period before the start of the game after turning on the power, check the game mode while executing the game (in the middle of the game execution) I can not do it. As a result, the player (illegal player) checks the game mode of the gaming machine in the middle of the game, and illegally selects the game machine of high setting (for example, game mode 3) advantageous to itself to play a game. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of

[Power-on notification process]
Next, a power-on notification process (S107) will be described using FIG. 16 to notify in which of the plurality of power-on modes described above the power-on has been performed. In the power-on notification process (S107), first, whether the initialization maintenance flag is ON, that is, the flag indicating the power-on mode (startup mode) turned on in the mode setting process (S106) is the initialization maintenance flag Is determined (S5101). If it is determined in S5101 that the initialization maintenance flag is ON (YES in S5101), it is a power-on mode indicated by the initialization maintenance flag [the gaming state information is initialized, and the setting change of the gaming mode is made Notification is performed in the “first notification mode (first notification mode at the time of first activation)” corresponding to “not” (S5102), and the process proceeds to the process of S5103.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5101 that the initialization maintenance flag is not ON (NO in S5101), then the setting change flag is ON or not, that is, the power on mode activated in mode setting processing (S106) It is determined whether the flag indicating the mode is a setting change flag (S5105). If it is determined in S5105 that the setting change flag is ON (YES in S5105), the power on mode indicated by the setting change flag [the gaming state information is initialized and the setting change of the gaming mode has been made] The notification is performed in the “second notification mode (second notification mode at the time of second activation)” corresponding to the above (S5106), and the process proceeds to the process of S5103. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5105 that the setting change flag is not ON (NO in S5105), it is determined that the flag indicating the power-on mode (starting mode) turned ON in mode setting processing (S106) is the recovery flag. The third notification mode (at the time of the third activation) corresponds to that the power on mode indicated by the recovery flag [the gaming state information is restored (not initialized) and the setting change of the game mode is not made]. In the notification mode), the notification is given (S5107), and the process proceeds to S5103.

  Here, the “first notification mode (first start notification mode)”, the “second notification mode (second start notification mode)” and the “third notification mode (third start notification mode)” are respectively It is considered as a different notification mode, and a person who has touched (viewed) these notification modes depends on the notification mode to be executed whether the power-on mode (start mode) performed by himself is as intended (gaming mode change It is possible to check the presence or absence of initialization and the presence or absence of initialization. Moreover, the display modes (display character, display character, display color, light emission color, blink speed, lighting time, etc.) performed by the first notification mode, the second notification mode, and the third notification mode are the LED and the liquid crystal display unit etc. It can be different. Also, the sounds (type of sound, volume) output from the speakers can be different. Also, these plural elements may be combined and performed, or may be performed independently. In addition, a plurality of elements may be different from the other notification modes, or only one element may be different from the other notification modes.

  Further, these notification modes may be executed only by the display unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine, and may not be executed by the display unit provided on the front side of the gaming machine. Thereby, the game mode setter such as a game arcade clerk can check the power on mode, but other things, for example, the player can not easily check the power on mode. In addition, notification may be performed by a plurality of notification units provided on the back side of the gaming machine and the front side of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to more reliably confirm whether the power-on mode (start-up mode) performed by itself is as intended. Further, the notification may be performed only by the notification unit provided on the front side of the gaming machine.

  In addition, any one of “first notification mode (first activation notification mode)”, “second notification mode (second activation notification mode)” and “third notification mode (third activation notification mode)” A counting means (counting means) is provided which counts (counts) a notification time after the start of the notification. In S5103, it is determined whether the specific notification time has elapsed based on the value of the counting means (clocking means) (S5103), and when it is determined that the specific notification time has not elapsed (NO in S5103), S5103 Then, the determination is made again until the specific notification time is reached (S5103). If it is determined in S5103 that the specific notification time has elapsed (YES in S5103), the notification in progress is ended (S5104), and the process ends. In the present embodiment, the specific notification time is set to about 10 seconds. As described above, since the notification mode accompanying the power-on is made different depending on the power-on mode (whether the initialization is performed or the setting is changed), the game clerk or the like intends the power-on mode performed by himself / herself It is possible to check if it is something that

  When initialization (RAM clear) is performed, initialization notification is performed, and when initialization is not performed, initialization notification is not performed, and even when initialization is performed, setting change of the game mode is performed. The mode of initialization notification may be changed depending on whether or not to perform (1st initialization notification, 2nd initialization notification).

[Interrupt process]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. Do. The command etc. output here includes information on the gaming state, the special symbol as a result of the determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information on the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information on 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, and a first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 A detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entrance gate sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 5) is read, and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. In addition, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor which detects the full of the lower plate 62 is also taken in, and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the interrupt process (S105) is completed This is performed both in the next interrupt processing (the period until the start of S105).

  Normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), base display processing (S212) to be described later, start port sensor detection processing to be described later (S204), common drawing operation processing (S205), special view operation processing (S206) The specific area sensor detection process (S207), the start entering ball process (S208), the power-off monitoring process (S209), and the mode setting monitoring process (S210) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms), the interrupt processing is performed again (S105) is executed. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Base display process]
Next, using FIG. 17, a base display process for displaying a “base value” that is a ratio of the number of payouts of the winning balls to the number of fired balls in a specific period (period excluding high base state and during big hit game) (S212) Will be described. When the game ball is fired to the game area 3 and the fired game ball enters a ball entry port (prize port) such as the first start port 20, the second start port 21, the general ball entry port 27, etc. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player for each mouth (playing benefits are awarded). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a large number of game nails 16 for changing the flowing direction of the game balls are provided in the game area 3, and depending on the arrangement and angle (direction) of the game nails 16, The ball entry rate of the game ball will change.

  In addition, the gaming machines installed in the game arcade are inspected by a predetermined third party inspection organization, and only the gaming machines that have passed the inspection are recognized as appropriate gaming machines, and can be installed in the gaming arcade. The inspection target also includes a base value, and the game needs to be executed at an appropriate base value. However, the higher the base value (the higher the rate of ball entry into the ball entry opening), the more advantageous it is for the player, so some game shops adjust the angle (orientation) of the game nail 16 to enter the ball entry opening. There was a case to lower the ball entry rate. When such adjustment is performed, the installed gaming machine becomes a gaming machine having a performance different from that of the gaming machine that has passed the inspection, and is not appropriate.

  Therefore, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with the above-described out sensor 29 to count the number (total number) of gaming balls fired in the gaming area and count the gaming balls paid out as winning balls, The base value of the gaming machine is calculated and displayed. Incidentally, the base value of the present embodiment includes the first base value and the second base value, and the "first base value" is the total number of fired balls stored for calculation of the first base value (the number of outs) The base value (real-time base value) of the whole period (high base state, except during a big hit game) is shown from the total prize ball number stored for) and the first base value calculation Period based value). In addition, the “second base value” is stored for calculating the second base value and the number of balls for special period firing (number of special period out) stored for calculating the second base value in the specified special period. The special period award ball number and the special period base value (fixed period base value) are indicated.

  More specifically, the second base value is calculated by "the total number of winning balls in the relevant period / 5000" every time the total number of firing balls of the gaming balls reaches 5000. Then, the second base value is updated every time 5000 total balls are counted. Therefore, in the gaming machine that starts the game for the first time, the second base value is not displayed until the total number of fired balls reaches 5000. Specifically, until the first second base value is calculated, only the centers of the seven-segment display portions of the third information display portion 88c and the fourth information display portion 88d are displayed in a blinking manner; ---] is displayed. In addition, the calculated first base value and second base value are displayed on the information display unit 88, and the information display unit 88 is powered on to the gaming machine and in the "playable state". , The base value (the first base value or the second base value) is always displayed. The main control board 80 is provided with a display switching switch (not shown) for switching the display content of the base value of the information display unit 88 to the first base value or the second base value. Then, in this base display state (playable state), the display content displayed on the information display unit 88 can be switched to the first base value or the second base value by operating the display switching switch.

  The display mode of the base value in the information display unit 88 is a display mode capable of displaying information indicating which base value is displayed and the base value up to the second decimal place. In addition, in order to establish sales of the game arcade, the base value (number of winning balls / number of firing balls) is usually smaller than "1". Specific display modes will be described below. For example, it is assumed that the first base value is "0.25" and the second base value is "0.26" at a predetermined timing. When the first base value is displayed, the 7-segment display unit of the first information display unit 88a and the second information display unit 88b is used to perform lighting display so as to be "b1" and the second information display unit 88b. The dot display is turned on to indicate the decimal point. Then, using the 7-segment display units of the third information display unit 88c and the fourth information display unit 88d, numerical values after the decimal point are displayed. Thus, “b1.25” is displayed on the information display unit 88. Since this first base value is a base value that changes in real time, it increases in real time to “b1.26” or “b1.24” according to the increase in the winning percentage and the increase in the out ratio. The third place after the decimal point shall be rounded off to calculate the base value. Further, the display mode of the second base value displayed by operating the predetermined changeover switch is also the same as the first base value, and specifically, “b2.26” is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, every time the number of 5000 shot balls is counted, a new second base value is calculated, and the base value displayed as the second base value is updated. That is, the total number of fired balls is from 0 to 4999 as "second base value: not displayed", and the total number of fired balls from 5000 to 9999 is as "second base value: base value of 1 to 5000 period" “Displayed”, “the second base value: updated display to the base value of the period of 5001 to 10000”, and so on, and so on, since the total number of fired balls is 10000 to 14999.

  In the present embodiment, only the second base value calculated most recently is displayed, but in addition to such an aspect, a third base value, a fourth base value, a fifth base value, ... are provided. These base values may be displayed by operating a predetermined changeover switch. The second base value is stored as the past second base value for each update, and the immediately preceding second base value is set as the third base value, and the immediately preceding second base value is set as the fourth base value. The third previous second base value may be sequentially displayed as the fifth base value,... As a result, it is possible to set the past second base value as a target of confirmation (inspection).

  The first base value is calculated in real time every time the launch ball (out ball) is detected by the out sensor 29 and each time a prize ball is paid out, and if there is a change in the second decimal place, The display is updated each time. In another embodiment, the first base value has a large error (the value is not stable) due to accidental continuous entry immediately after the start of the game, so the total number of fired balls (total number of outs) is the specific number of balls. The calculated value (first base value) may not be shown (not displayed) until it reaches (for example, 200). For example, only the center of the seven-segment display unit of the third information display unit 88c and the fourth information display unit 88d may be blinked and displayed until the specific number of balls is reached. Specifically, “b1. ---] is displayed. Then, the first base value calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 200 may be displayed (for example, “b1.35”).

  In addition, these base values such as the first base value and the second base value (including the third base value, the fourth base value, etc.), and data for calculating base values (number of shot ball counts, number of balls) The count value or the like is to be backed up when a power failure occurs, and is stored in a specific backup area. Further, since the base related information stored in the specific backup area is used for inspection and confirmation, it is not a target of initialization using a RAM clear switch or the like. Therefore, these base related information is information which is not erased even if the gaming machine is initialized.

  As another aspect, although it is impossible to initialize these base related information without opening (opening) the main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80, the main control board storage case It may be possible to initialize by opening a switch and operating a switch provided inside. Thus, when there is an abnormality in the base value or the like, it is possible to carry out an inspection and to initialize (reset) the main control board storage case with opening the case. In addition, since the main control board storage case requires destruction of some parts as it is opened (because it is configured to be able to identify that it has been opened), when the base related information is erased illegally, The act is made recognizable. This makes it possible to prevent fraud.

  In addition, it may be possible to externally output information indicating these base values (a first base value, a second base value, etc.) from a predetermined external terminal to a hall computer or the like connected to the external terminal. As a result, it becomes possible for the hall computer to easily grasp the base value abnormality. In addition, a plurality of base values (such as a first base value and a second base value) received by the hall computer are managed, and the base abnormality determination means provided in the hall computer causes an abnormality in a plurality of (all) base values. If it is determined that the error has occurred, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the abnormality. As an aspect of the abnormality notification, a display indicating the base error is displayed on a display unit (liquid crystal, LED, lamp, etc.) connected to the hall computer, or a base error is displayed on a gaming machine external lamp provided for each gaming machine It is possible to display in a form, to display in a form indicating that an error has occurred, or to output an error sound from a speaker. Of course, when such a base error occurs, not only the display unit connected to the hall computer but also a display unit or a speaker provided in the gaming machine may display an error display or an error sound. As a result, when a base error occurs, the gaming shop side quickly notices the occurrence of the error, and it becomes possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage from occurring as much as possible.

  In the base display process (S212), it is first determined whether or not the time is short (S5201). If it is determined that the time is not short (NO in S5201), then it is determined whether the big hit is in progress (S5202). If it is determined in S5202 that the jackpot is not in progress (S5202), the process proceeds to S5203. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5201 that time is being reduced (YES in S5201), and if it is determined in S5202 that a big hit game is in progress (YES in S5202), calculation of the first base value and the second base value ( The processing moves to S5209 without updating. This is because the first base value and the second base value are the number of out-balls (number of fired balls) generated when the gaming state is in the low base state (specific period) excluding the middle time and the big hit game It is calculated for the number. That is, the first base value and the second base value are values indicating the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of out balls (number of shot balls) in the normal gaming state (low base state) The number of balls (number of shot balls) and the number of winning balls are not used as data for calculating the first base value and the second base value.

  In S5203, it is determined whether or not the out ball is detected, that is, whether or not the gaming ball is detected by the out sensor 29 (S5203), and it is determined that the gaming ball is detected by the out sensor 29 (YES in S5203) The detected values are added to calculate (update) a first base value and a second base value (including a value for updating to a new second base value) (S 5204), and the calculated values are calculated. It memorize | stores (S5205) and transfers to the process of S5206. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5203 that the out sensor 29 does not detect the gaming ball (NO in S5203), the processing proceeds to S5206 without updating the number of out balls. The steps S5203 to S5205 are processes for updating the out-of-sphere number when calculating the first base value and the second base value.

  In S5206, it is determined whether or not there is a payout of the winning balls (S5206), and when it is determined that there is a payout of the winning balls (YES in S5206), the number of winning balls in the paid out number is added to The base value and the second base value (including the value for updating to a new second base value) are calculated (updated) (S5207), the calculated value is stored (S5208), and the process proceeds to the processing of S5209. Do. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5206 that the winning balls have not been paid out (NO in S5206), the processing proceeds to S5209 without updating the number of winning balls. The steps S5206 to S5208 are processes for updating the number of winning balls when calculating the first base value and the second base value.

  In S5209, the setting of the information display unit 88, ie, which base value (first base value or second base value) is set to be displayed by the switch is read (S5209). The updated base value according to the setting is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S5210), and the process is ended. As a result, it is possible to update the base value to be displayed at the timing according to each base value, and to display the updated base value on the information display unit 88 when the base value is updated. .

[Starting mouth sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301) . If the game ball passes through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (number of general drawing holdings, specifically, a value of a counter for counting the number of common drawing holdings provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether it is 4 or more (S302), and if the gaming ball has not passed the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

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

  In S305, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 21, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second start opening 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second start opening 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of balls held (the number of 2nd special view reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of 2nd special view reserved in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not there is (S306). Then, when the special figure 2 holding ball number has reached 4 (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the special figure 2 holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S306), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reservation sphere number (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. Special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol acceptance / rejection determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of RAM, random number for big hit classification decision Obtain the value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. Value), and stores the obtained random number values (acquired information) in the address space corresponding to the current Toku-zu 2 holding ball number in the second to-draw drawing storage part 85b.

  Subsequently, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S309) ). If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 20 (NO in S309), the processing ends, but if the game ball enters the first start opening 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 number of balls held (number of first special figure reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reserved provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not there is (S310). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number has reached 4 (YES in S310), the process ends, but when the special drawing 1 holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of balls held (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol validity determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for big hit classification determination (label-TRND-AS), value of reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), value of fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (Ie, acquire the random number values shown in FIG. 8A), and store those acquired random number values in the address space according to the current Special .

[General operation process]
Next to the start opening sensor detection process (S204), the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a routine drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. In the common drawing operation processing (S205), the processing relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four steps, and "common drawing operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these steps. . Then, if the "general drawing operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the "general drawing operation status" is "2" (S401) (NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal symbol variation processing (S404), and if the "general operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol determination The process (S406) is performed, and when the "general drawing operation status" is "4" (S401, S403, and S405 are all NO), the ordinary electric service processing (S407) is performed. The general drawing operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Normal pattern standby process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501). If it is "0" (YES in S501) Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the below-mentioned normal symbol suitability determination process is performed (S502). Further, next to the normal symbol suitability determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short time state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of one second is selected. Do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing, the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed. In addition to the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504), the normal symbol variation start processing is performed (S505), and the processing is ended. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal pattern success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol conformity determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the random symbol counter for ordinary symbol suitability determination stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined to be in the time saving state (YES in S602), a table for the time saving state of the normal symbol hitting determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit by the high-probability distribution map on the basis of “0” to “239”) (S604), and the process proceeds to the processing of S605. That is, it is determined whether the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random symbol counter for normal symbol suitability determination matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is determined to be in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the non-time saving table (FIG. 8 (D)) It is determined whether or not the hit determination value is the hit according to the low probability common map judgment based on the hit determination value “0” or “1” (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the common drawing equivalence determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per common drawing) (S605), and when it is determined that it is out (NO in S605) A normal symbol (generally out-of-figure symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit (per common figure) is determined (YES in S605), a stop symbol is displayed to determine a normal symbol (per common figure) (S607), and the common hit flag is turned on (S608) ), Finish the process.

[Normal pattern random number shift process]
After the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol holding balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each normal drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation 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 pending storage in the popular drawing reserve storage unit, is made empty ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth common drawing reserved is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing hold is made to be digested in the holding order.

[Process during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), it is first determined whether the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO at S801), the processing is ended. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S802), and the common drawing operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variation display of the normal symbol with the display result according to the determination result of the random number for normal / non-standard determination or not (S804), this processing Finish.

[Normal pattern confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether a common drawing hit flag is ON (S901). If the per-model-diagram flag is not ON (NO in S901), the per-model diagram operation status is set to "1" (S905), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the general drawing hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is then determined whether the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether the time saving state is in progress (S902). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the release pattern in the time saving state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the short time state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which 2.0 seconds of opening are repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second start opening opening counter that counts the number of times the second start opening 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if the non-time-short state is in progress (NO in S902), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time-short state is, as described above, an open pattern in which a 0.2 second open is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set to the second start opening opening counter. Then, following the set of open patterns (S 903, S 906), the general drawing operation status is set to “4” (S 904), and this processing is ended.

[Normal electric role processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per common drawing is ON (S1001). The end-of-round-drawing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit. If the per-model-drawing end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not in the open state (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (S1003) (S1003). If not, the process is finished (NO in S1003) For example, the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is ended, if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) And (S1006).

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

  On the other hand, if the end flag per common drawing in S1001 is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 has been completed the number of times set in S903 or S906. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the common drawing hit flag is turned off (S1012), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the processing is ended. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the common figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Special figure operation processing]
The gaming control microcomputer 81 performs special drawing operation processing (S206) next to the general drawing operation processing (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 27, the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five steps. In each of the stages, "Special chart operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned. Then, if the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101) (NO in S1103, YES in S1103), the special symbol change process (S1104) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed If the processing (S1106) is performed and the "special drawing operation status" is "4" (NO at S1101, S1103 and S1105, YES at S1107), special electric role processing 1 as a big hit game (S1108) If the "special drawing operation status" is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105, S1107 are all NO), the special electric role processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special view operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls in the second starting opening 21 (i.e., the number of special drawing 2 balls held) is "0" (S1201) . Special figure 2 If the number of balls held is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether the number of holding balls in the mouth 20 (i.e., the number of special drawing 1 balls held) is "0" (S1206). And, when the special figure 1 reservation ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, when 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 process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for waiting for customers) is determined (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process ends. If not (NO at S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the case where the special figure 2 holding ball number is not "0" in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second starting port 21. The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 variation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Moreover, when the special figure 2 reservation number of balls is "0" but the special figure 1 number of holding spheres is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 matching process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation described later. The 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. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special view reservation is performed only when the second special view reservation is "0" (in the case of YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reserve (the variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure reserve (the variation display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the pass / fail determination based on the second special view reserve is more likely to be a big hit for the player with a greater profit than the pass / fail determination based on the first special view reserve.

[Special figure 2 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special view 2 qualification determination process (S1202), first, the lowermost area of the second special view reserve storage unit 85b of the RAM as a determination value (that is, the first of the second special view reserve). The value (label-TRND-A) of the (oldest stored) special symbol suitability determination random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether the probability state is high (S1302). If it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, in the normal state, the normal corresponding to the game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the big hit determination table (FIG. 9A) Based on the state big hit determination table (the big hit determination value is “3” and “397”), the determination of whether or not there is a pass is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is the high probability state (YES in S1302), the big hit judgment table for the high probability state corresponding to the game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 9A) Based on the result of the decision, a yes / no decision is made (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “337”, “397”, “449” , "503" is. Further, although detailed description will be omitted, when the game mode is set to another game mode other than the game mode 2, based on the jackpot determination table corresponding to the set game mode shown in FIG. It shall be judged whether or not it is a success or failure. The big hit judgment value at that time is also as shown in FIG.

  When the result of the big hit judgment (S1303, S1309) is judged as "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the big hit type determination random number counter is read and set as shown in FIG. Determine the jackpot type based on the jackpot classification determination table corresponding to the game mode (S1310), determine the jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), set the jackpot flag ON (S1312) ), Finish the process. In addition, in the case of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot classification determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the success / failure determination according to the second special symbol, for the second special symbol The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type. In addition, if it is determined that the big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) the determination of the big hit, any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit and the 2R third big hit is executed. In addition, if it is determined that the big hit in the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, it will be all 15R fourth big hit (Figure 8 (B)).

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag which is turned on when the type of the big hit is the 15R first big hit or the 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag which is turned on when the 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs of a lamp for 2R and a lamp for 15R, and when the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag are turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the finalized display is performed. Specifically, a display mode such as "2R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: on, Δ: off) is displayed. In addition, when the long hit flag is turned on as either the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, or the 15R fourth big hit, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, a display mode such as “2RΔ15R ▲” is obtained.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not a "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 the small hit is made using the small hit determination table for the small hit (S1305). That is, in the case of game mode 2, it is determined whether the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol pass / fail judgment matches any of "101"-"105" which is the small hit judgment value. (Fig. 9). And when it is judged that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), the missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the processing is finished. If it is determined to be 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 ended. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol suitability determination.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 28), next to the special figure 2 success or failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), it is determined first whether the gaming state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON or not) (S1401). Then, if it is not the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non time saving state, it is judged whether the big hit flag is ON or not (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), the non time saving state medium big hit The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion corresponding to the non-short state and the big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11) (S1403) . If the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in the first embodiment, the non-short time medium medium hit table is divided depending on whether the big hit is long (15R big) or short (2R big). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, there is only a 15R fourth big hit (long hit) for the big hit that is won in the special figure 2 lottery. Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per long, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. Note that the non-time-shortening medium-sized hit table may not be divided into a long hit and a short hit. The same applies to the time-shortening medium-sized big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the non-short time state medium small hit table (part corresponding to the non-short time state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is changed. 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 the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time saving state, and is “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is less likely to reach reach when out of the time than the non-time saving state. This is to speed up the speed of digesting the Tokusetsu reserve by allowing more of the non-reach effects with a short time of fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state.

  If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, if the reach is out, the non-time-short state in-reach state reach out table (variation shown in FIG. 11) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the non-time-short state and the reach out of 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 the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1406), that is, in the case of no reach out, the table for no reach during no short time state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 11) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the non-time-short state and the reach non-out of the table (S1408). At the time of this non-reach, the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of balls held is working. That is, when the number of balls reserved for special symbols is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to when the number of balls reserved for special symbols is "0" to "2". It is supposed to be In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  When it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 31, the table for the time change state to which the variation pattern table to refer is referred to (the change pattern shown in FIG. The processes (S1410 to S1416) are performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 except that the table corresponds to the time-shortened state). That is, if it is a big hit, it refers to the part corresponding to the time-shortened state and the big hit in FIG. 11, and if it is small hit, it refers to the part corresponding to the small-time state and small hit in FIG. Referring to the portion corresponding to the out-of-time state in FIG. 11 and the out-of-reach state, referring to the portion corresponding to the out-of-time state and out-of-reach state in FIG. To select the fluctuation pattern.

  In the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time shortening state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls at the time of no reach is the holding ball number “2” Work at ~ "4". That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when a long hit is won among the big hit, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is easier to be selected than in the non-short time state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other process (S1404) shown in FIG. 30 is performed to end this process. In the other processing (S1404), a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Then, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special view reserve storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, when the second special view reserve storage unit 85b consists of an address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003" , And shifts to the address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special view storage unit 85 b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth of the second special view hold (when the upper limit number is stored) The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204) is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 28 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the variable display of the second special symbol is started. In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 28, when the special figure 2 reserve ball number is "0" and the special figure 1 reserve ball number is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) The special figure 1 pass / fail judgment 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 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special view 1 determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special view 2 determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process relating to the special figure 1, in S1601 the lowermost area of the first special view reserve storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first first special view reserve). The special symbol pass / fail judgment random number counter value (label-TRND-A) stored is read out. Moreover, in the type determination of the big hit in S1608, there is a possibility that any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit may be determined (FIG. 10). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 10, the distribution ratio of each big hit is determined by the game mode. If it is determined that the 15R first big hit or the 15R second big hit is determined by the type determination of the 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 the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1609.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, 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, the detailed explanation of this processing is omitted. However, since this process is a process relating to Special Figure 1, if the answer in S1702 is YES (ie, the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (either 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) Or not) is judged (S1703). And if it is 15R big hit (YES in S1703), the variation pattern is referred to with the 15R big hit table in non-short state (the part corresponding to non-short state and long in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected.

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

  In addition, in this special view 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even if the case of YES in S1712 (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit 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 variation pattern random number counter is referred to with reference to the 15R large hit table (part corresponding to the short and long state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11) A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, one of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the 15R big hit is not made in S1713 (NO in S1713), that is, if it is the 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table in the short time status (time short status and short hit among the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  After the selection of fluctuation patterns (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1715, S1718, S1718, S1719, S1720) in this special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, other processes (S1705, FIG. 27) To complete this process. In the other processing (S1705), a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special view storage unit 85a is shifted downward by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the first special view storage unit 85 a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth in the first special view storage (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. 28 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Process during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 28, 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 variation display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability change counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the probability change counter is "0" (S1904) S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the flow shifts to the processing of S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S1903), and when it is determined that the probability change counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the processing proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907) The value of the counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909). If it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1910) The process proceeds to step S1911. When it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special view operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variation display of the special symbol based on the determination result of the special symbol suitability determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), it is determined first whether 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 (either 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002) . If it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit is 15R big hit (YES in S2002), "15" is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the big hit game (S2003). Transfer to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the big hit type is not 15R big hit (NO in S2002), that is, the big hit type in this case is 2R big hit, so the round counter value is set to "2" ( It transfers to the process of S2004) and S2005.

  In S2005, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006. Here, the opening pattern of the special winning opening is determined in accordance with the type of the big hit (see FIG. 6), and in the present embodiment, the special winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any of the big hit, one round and two rounds open and close the second big winning opening 35, and (if it is a big hit of three or more rounds), three rounds to 15 rounds open and close the first big winning opening 30 It is supposed to be. On the other hand, although the same big winning opening (for example, the first round is the 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened and closed in a specific round in different big hit types, the opening and closing pattern (open pattern) may be different.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined for each type of the big hit. Specifically, in the case of the 15R first big hit, the open pattern for the 15R first big hit is set, and the open pattern for the 15R first big hit is executed during the execution of the 15R first big hit game. . Also, if 15R second big hit, set the open pattern for 15R second big hit, if 2R third big hit, set the open pattern for 2R third big hit, and if 15R fourth big hit, set 15R fourth big hit. Set the jackpot opening pattern. Then, a corresponding jackpot opening pattern is to be executed in each jackpot game.

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

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is then determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2009). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2009), the small hit open pattern is set (S2010), and the process proceeds to S2011. Here, the small hit opening pattern is to open the second large winning opening 35 twice for 0.9 seconds each. This is an open pattern similar to the 2R jackpot open pattern. In S2011, the small hit game opening command is set to start the small hit game (S2011), and the small hit game opening period is started (S2012), and the special feature operation status is set to "5" (S500) 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 the sub control unit receives the small hitting opening command. At 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), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special view operation status is set to "1" (S2014), and the process is ended. .

[Special electric role processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES in S2101) The flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether the time saving flag is on (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. When the determination in S2101 is NO, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability change flag, and when the determination in S2103 is NO, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time saving flag. That is, during execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability state and the non-short time state. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in non-short time state, it is also controlled to the low base state while the big hit game is being executed.

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) in the big hit game is finished (big hit game is over). If it is determined that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then whether or not a predetermined round is being executed, ie, a large winning opening defined in a predetermined round (first large winning opening or second large winning opening) It is determined whether or not the open pattern (open / close pattern) is being executed (S2106). If it is determined in S2106 that a round is not being executed (S2106), it is then determined whether it is a round start time (S2107). This is determined based on the jackpot game opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. If the first round has already started, it is determined whether the previous round has ended and whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed. The round is also referred to simply as "R".

  When it is determined in S2107 that it is the round start time (YES in S2107), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2108), the special winning opening opening process is performed (S2109), and the process proceeds to S2110. As a result, the special winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2108, a round start command capable of specifying the starting round 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. Further, in the big winning opening opening process of S2109, a big hit opening pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, and the opening pattern set for the round to be started is started. In S2110, it is determined whether the starting round is the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the second big winning opening 35 (also referred to as "V attacker") having the specific area 39 inside is started It is determined whether it is a round to open and the movable piece 150 is operated (the specific area 39 is allowed to pass the gaming ball) (S2110). In the present embodiment, two rounds of the first round and the second round are set to the V round in which the movable piece 150 is operated.

  If it is determined in S2110 that the round to be started 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 determination may be performed using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts what number of rounds to be executed separately. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2110 that the round to start is the V round (the first round or the second round) (YES in S2110), the effective period of the specific area is set based on the predetermined specific area effective pattern. At the same time (S2111), the opening / closing operation of the specific area is started based on the predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern (S2112), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when 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, an opening period before the start of one round or an interval period after the end of the round can be mentioned.

  Here, in the V round, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned on, the gaming state indicator 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the gaming state after the big hit game is high probability Report that it will be in the state. Specifically, the gaming state indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". And in the present Example 1, in a normal state (low probability state), it is set as the display mode of "a1 □ a 2 □ a 3 □ (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, at the timing 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 is "a1 a2 a3 a3". Then, when the big hit game is over and the gaming state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 @ a2 @ 2 @ a3 @@". Moreover, the lighting control timing of the gaming state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the gaming ball passes a specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a 2 □ a 3 □" remains. The display mode may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process described later (FIG. 42), the V flag is turned ON only when detection of V passage (pass of the gaming ball to the specific region 39) during the V effective period, Even if V passage detection is performed during the period, the V flag is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON at a predetermined timing. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (a game state setting process described later (FIG. 36)). By doing this, the V flag is prevented from being turned on based on the V passage due to a fraudulent action, that is, it is prevented from being incorrectly set to the high probability state.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2111), the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is also set to a period (first period) that determines that the detection of the gaming ball is effective. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R eyes. That is, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first and second R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game pertaining to the 15R second big hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 second and a very short time, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 Although it is extremely low, if it is set to the second period, the V flag will not be turned ON even in the unlikely event of entering the ball. 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 ball entry. In the present embodiment, the V round is set to the first and second rounds, but may be set to another round, or the V round may be set to only one round, or three or more rounds. It may be set to

  If it is determined in S2106 that a round is being executed (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls entered into the special winning opening in that round is a prescribed maximum number of balls (10 per round in the first embodiment) It is determined whether it has reached (S2113). If the defined entry number has not been reached (NO in S2113), it is determined whether it is the end time of the current round (whether all open patterns defined in the round have been completed) (S2114). Then, if it is determined in S2114 that it is not the end time of the round (NO in S2114), the process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the predetermined number of balls entered (the number of balls in the current round is 10) has been reached (YES in S2113), or it is the end time of the round in S2114 (set to round) If it is determined that all the release patterns have been completed (YES in S2114), that is, if any one of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, the round end command of 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, or "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), and then the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether 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 processing is ended to start the next round.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the big hit end command is set as a big hit end process for ending the big hit game (S2119), and the big hit ending effect is displayed. It starts (S2120). Then, the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process is finished. In addition, the round counter becomes “0” when the round (round game) is executed 15 times if it is long (15R big hit), and if it is short hit (2R big hit) the round (round game) is 2 times Becomes "0" when executed.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round is finished, so it is judged whether the execution time of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2122), 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 gaming state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special view operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is ended. Thereby, in the next interruption process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (FIG. 24).

[Playing state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag turned on in the 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 definite variation flag is turned ON (S2202), "140" is set in the definite variation counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204) , And proceeds to the process of S2205. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state is determined 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 big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit. And, if it is determined that it is not 15R big hit, that is, it is 2R third big hit (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the big hit game, that is, the gaming state when 2R third big hit becomes time saving state or not It is determined (S2208). If it is determined that the time saving state is not set (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes the high probability state and the special symbol non-short time state and low base state (that is, high probability low base state). This high-probability low-base state ends when either of the special symbol changing display 140 times and the occurrence of the next big hit, the condition being met.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2205 that the finished big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit (YES in S2205), or the game status when the 2R third big hit becomes short in S2208 If it is determined (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is set to ON (S2206), "140" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes the high probability state and the special symbol time saving state and the high base state (that is, the high probability high base state). This high-probability high-base state ends when either of the special symbol changing display 140 times and the occurrence of the next big hit are met.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the finished big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is the 15R big hit as described above (S2209). Then, if it is determined in S2209 that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R 3rd big hit (NO in S2209), then the gaming state before big hit gaming, that is, the gaming state when 2R 3rd big hit becomes time saving It is determined whether it is a state (S2210). If it is determined in S2210 that the time saving state is not set (NO in S2210), the process ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes the low probability state and the special symbol non-short time state and low base state (that is, low probability low base state). On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the ended big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit (YES in S2209), or the game state at the time of becoming a 2R third big hit in S22100 is short If it is determined that the time saving flag is set (YES in S2210), the time saving flag is turned on (S2211), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2212), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes the low probability state and the special symbol time saving state and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). The low probability high base state is ended when either the special symbol changes and displayed 100 times or the next big hit occurs. In addition, the short time counter and the probability change counter count the number of times of the number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, when it becomes the 2R 3rd big hit, doing processing (S2208 and S2210) which decides whether the game state before big hit game is time saving state, the working state of the time saving 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 a small hit. If these operating conditions differ between the small hit and the 2R third big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit with the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which hit depending on the subsequent operating condition (big hit (big hit) Or small hit) is determined. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also makes it difficult to determine whether it is caused by the short function or the high base generation function occurring thereafter.

[Special electric role processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric symbol processing 2 (S1109), it is determined first whether the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit 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) is all finished in the small hitting game. When it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the opening operation of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is in progress. It is determined whether the release pattern is being executed (S2302). When it is determined in S2302 that the special winning opening is not in the opening operation (NO in S2302), it is determined whether it is time to open the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35), that is, the opening of the small hit It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time (timing) to start the opening operation has come after the period has elapsed (S2303).

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the opening time of the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2303 that it is the opening time of the special winning opening (YES in S2303), V invalid period setting processing is performed (S2304), and the second large winning opening according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 7) 35 is released (S2305), and the process ends. In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35. It sets to the period (2nd period) to judge. Further, in the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the effective period in the above-mentioned V effective period setting process (S2111) is an ineffective period (second period). Therefore, in the V ineffective period setting process, it is confirmed whether the ineffective period is not set, that is, whether the ineffective period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the lapse of the V effective period by a countdown is set to "0" (that is, no effective period). Do. If the V timer is not "0", the V timer is set to "0". Note that "0" is set to the V timer without checking whether the V timer is "0" or not. That is, it may be set to a state without a valid period. As a result, even if there is a V passing during a small hit, if the gaming state before the small hitting game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hitting game is not shifted to the high probability state. However, since the movable piece 150 which allows the passage of the specific area 39 does not operate during the small hit game, the gaming ball does not pass the specific area unless an unexpected situation (fault, malfunction, fraud, etc.) occurs. .

  When it is determined in S2302 that the opening operation of the special winning opening (the second large winning opening 35) is being performed (YES in S2302), the number of balls entering the special winning opening in the small hit game is the maximum maximum ball entering specified. It is determined whether it has reached the number (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the defined number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is the end time of the release operation (whether all the small hit release patterns have been completed) (S2307). When it is determined that the opening operation of the special winning opening has not ended (NO in S2307), the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2306 that the number of balls entering the large winning opening in the small hit game has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2506), or the opening operation of the large winning hole is ended in S2307 When it is determined that it is time (YES in S2307), a predetermined special winning opening closing process is performed (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2311. That is, as an end condition of the small hit game, (1) that the opening operation defined for the small hit game being executed is ended (for example, opening of 0.9 s twice) (2) the small hit game being executed In the above, two conditions are defined: a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of gaming balls having entered. Then, when one of the conditions is satisfied, the small hit game ending condition is satisfied based on the condition that is established first. In S2311, the small hitting game ending command is set (S2311), the small hitting ending period is started (S2312), and the small hitting end flag is turned ON (S2313) as small hit finish processing for ending the small hit game. ), Finish the process. Here, in the small hitting end process in S2311, a process of setting an ending command is performed, and an ending command for small hit is set. Further, the ending period for the small hit is the same as the ending period for the 2R third big hit, which also makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit.

  If it is determined in S2301 that the small hitting end flag is ON (YES in S2301), it is then determined whether the small hitting ending period (ending time) has elapsed (S2315), and the ending period has elapsed. If it is determined not (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, when 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 view operation status is "1. (S2318), and the process ends. Thereby, in the next interruption process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (FIG. 24). In addition, at the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2124, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection process]
Next to the special drawing operation process (S206), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not the game area 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 it is during the V effective period (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2111) in the special electric symbol processing 1 (FIG. 39) described above. V effective period is set to the 1st round and the 2nd round in the big hit game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V-effective period is in progress (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403) and the currently executing big hit game is 2R big hit (2R third big hit) or not It is determined (S2404). If it is determined that the 2R jackpot is not made (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V passage command is set (S2405), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage 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, and the sub control board 90 displays the effect design according to the type of the V passing command received, the gaming state at that time, etc. Execute game effects in the area etc.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V effective period is not in progress (NO in S2402), an invalid period pass command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. In principle, the first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control substrate 90 to perform notification control of the V passage. On the other hand, the second V passage command is a command for causing the sub control substrate 90 not to perform notification control of the V passage in principle. In addition, in the ineffective period passing command, the gaming ball passes the specific region in the ineffective period of the specific region on the main control substrate 80 or the sub control substrate 90. That is, it is a command for notifying that there is a possibility that some kind of malfunction or injustice has occurred. This notification may be performed using the display screen 7a, a frame lamp, a board lamp, a speaker, or the like, or the information may be transmitted to the hall computer and may be performed in the hall computer. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81, by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and V effective period setting process (S2111), means for switching the validity or invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Process when starting ball entry]
Next to the specific area sensor detection process (S207), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start-on-time process (S208). As shown in FIG. 43, in the start entering ball processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number, the special figure 2 holding ball number and the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read (S2501). Next, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S2502). When it is determined in S2502 that the special figure 2 holding ball number is increased by "1" (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 2 holding ball number in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding ball number 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 opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special image storage section is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, the value (random value for special symbol eligibility determination) of the special symbol eligibility determination random number counter acquired when entering the starting opening depends on the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state) And determine if it is a big hit or a lose. Also, if the determination result (predetermined result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is prior determination (so-called "pending") prior to the pass / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) in the special chart 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1202) described later. It corresponds to "prefetching".

  It should be noted that the prior determination is a big hit determination table corresponding to the set game mode (see FIG. 9A), and if it is a high probability state, the big hit determination table for high probability state, normal state (low If it is a probability state), it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot judgment value based on the jackpot judgment table for the normal state. In addition, as other prior determination modes, 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) The variation pattern information determination table of Then, in the prior determination, the predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (the value of the random symbol counter for special symbol suitability determination, etc.) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state. It is possible. Then, it is possible to distinguish whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, whether or not a game effect with a high big hit reliability is executed, and the like from the selected variation pattern information.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the number-of-held-balls data relating to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information previously determined in S2504 (pre-judgment information) is generated as a special view 2 start entry command. The output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90, which is provided in the RAM of the main control board 80, is set (S2505). A part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read out in S2503 may be transmitted as it is to the sub control board as the special figure 2 start entry command, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number The game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether it is the information related to the big hit, the number of holding balls of the second special symbol is some big hit type The sub-control unit 90 is capable of identifying either or the like. Moreover, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 acquisition random number obtained by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command is a big hit when it is determined in the high probability state, and low. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit if it is judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub-control unit stores the received special view 2 start entry ball command as hold (effect hold information), determines in advance the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines success or failure in the low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not effect holding information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random numbers read out in S2503, the special symbol judgment random number is not sent as it is to the sub-control unit, but the value of the other big hit type random number counters (big hit Specially designated command data including information indicating type determination random number), 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 2. It is possible to generate and set as a start ball entry command.

  Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S2506), as in the process according to the special figure 2 described above. If it is determined in S2506 that the special figure 1 holding ball number is increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the processing proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2506 that the special drawing 1 holding ball number has not increased (NO in S2506), the process is finished as it is.

  In S2507, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S2507). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the high base state (YES in S2507), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2507 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the process related to the prior determination in S2508 and subsequent steps. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is in the high base state, the open extension function in which the ball entering frequency to the second starting opening 21 is increased is activated, It is in a state where judgment is easy to be performed. In addition, in the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserve digest (the variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest (the first special symbol variability display) (A so-called special figure 2 priority change machine) is used. In such a configuration, for example, if the special determination of the special figure 1 is made, the result is notified to the player by the effect such as the notice, and the player is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit. We intend to use the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion and intentionally eliminate special figure 2 reserve at an arbitrary timing (by setting it as "0") and intend the big hit pertaining to special figure 1 in which the result of prior judgment is shown Technical interventions, such as It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of such a big hit. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing according to the prior determination of the special view 1 after S2508 is not performed, and this processing is ended.

  The processes of S2508 to S2510 are the same as the processes of S316 to S318 described above, which are performed on Special Figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special image storage section is read (S2508), Pre-judging is performed for the read out random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the number-of-holding ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and the information (pre-judgment information) pre-determined in S2509 is It is generated as a special figure 1 start entry ball command, and is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90, which is provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). In addition, prior determination (pending pre-reading) of S2509 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power off monitoring process]
The gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) next to the holding ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 44, first, the presence / absence of the input of the power-off signal is determined (S2601). This is determined based on the "power-off signal" transmitted when the voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 described above detects a drop in the power supply voltage. If it is determined in S2601 that there is no input of the power supply voltage (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2601 that there is an input of the power-off signal (YES in S2601), the gaming state information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 and the gaming state stored in the payout control unit 110 The information is stored in the backup area of each RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

  In addition, as game state information for backup to be stored in the backup area when a power-off signal is received, at least information indicating a set game mode (game mode setting information), special symbol status flag, normal symbol status flag , Value of pending memory counter (special figure, popular figure), value of probability change flag, value of time reduction flag, information showing the progress of big hit game, information showing the progress of small hit game, remaining fluctuation time of special symbol, Information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls can be given. The gaming state information is stored (stored) in a backup area (backup RAM) in which the power supply is maintained by the backup power supply. Also, when the power supply is started again after a power failure or the like occurs, the control status (game state) is generated when the power failure or the like occurs (before the power failure occurs). Information (data) required to restore the status

[Mode setting monitoring process]
Next, the mode setting monitoring process (S210) will be described using FIG. The mode setting monitoring process is a process of constantly monitoring the setting state of the mode setting switch while power is being supplied (after the start of the game). In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, since the setting of the game mode can be changed only when the power is turned on and when the gaming machine is initialized, it is possible to change the setting after the game is started unless the change condition is satisfied. Even if the mode setting switch is operated in the supply state, the game mode is not immediately changed. However, it is not preferable that the game mode actually set in the game machine and the game mode indicated by the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 do not match. In addition, if there is such a mismatch, there is also 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, in spite of the fact that a change is originally necessary, there may occur a case where it is mistakenly recognized as a change.

  In order to prevent such a situation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment constantly monitors the setting state (selection information) of the mode setting switch 82 (every predetermined control cycle) to prevent the above-mentioned inconsistency. It is possible to notify the surroundings by quickly discovering and performing 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, a comparison is made with the gaming mode currently set in the gaming machine (S3202). When it is determined in S3203 that the comparison result in S3202 matches (YES in S3203), it is determined whether error notification is in progress (S3205), and when it is determined that error notification is not in progress (S3205), processing is performed Finish. This is the case if there is no possibility of changing the setting state of the mode setting switch 82 after the game is started by mistake or improperly.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3203 that the comparison result in S3202 does not match (NO in S3203), a predetermined error notification is issued (S3204), and the process ends. In the error notification, an error display indicating “the mode setting switch has been improperly 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 of the setting of the correct game mode and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be indicated in some manner. As a result, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be promptly corrected (returned), and the error notification can be ended. The error processing (error notification) is performed while maintaining the state in which the game can be continued. This is because the game mode can not be changed (the game mode is not changed) unless the game machine is initialized.

  In addition, during this error notification (during error processing), if S3203 is executed again and it is determined that they match (YES in S3203), it is then determined whether an error notification is being performed (S3205), it is determined that an error notification is being performed. If it has (YES in S3205), the error notification is ended (S3206), and the process is ended. This makes it possible to return to a normal game without error notification. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment monitors the operation of the mode setting switch 82 made during the power supply, and while the power supply is stopped, based on the recovered gaming state information. It can be monitored by determining whether or not it matches the game mode at the time of power interruption. This makes it possible to prevent the game mode from being changed improperly or mistakenly.

[Sub control main process]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described based on FIG. Incidentally, counters, flags, status, buffers and the like appearing in the description 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 on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 46 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub control main processing, CPU initialization processing is performed first (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of CPU 92, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time) and the like, various flags, reset of status and counter, etc. 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). Then, if the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control substrate 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 content of the RAM is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but it is If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset. The steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, the interrupt is inhibited. 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. Note that the effect determination random numbers include a notice effect determination random number for determining an advance notice effect and an effect pattern determination random number for determining an effect pattern. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. The random number value may be added by two instead of one by one when updating. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a starting ball entry from the main control board 80 is transmitted, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be set as, for example, when a change start command is transmitted, or when determining a change effect pattern to be described later. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. In the first embodiment, random numbers for character advance notice determination, step-up advance notice determination random numbers, pseudo variation advance notice determination random numbers, and movable part advance notice determination random numbers are provided as random numbers for advance announcement effect determination, An advance notice effect to be executed is determined using the acquired value of the effect determination random number and each notice determination table.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) which received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decoration member 14 etc.) according to the received command. Performs effects (such as effect symbols game effects and special game effects accompanying a big hit game and a small hit game). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is possible. By executing these control processes, control of display of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect symbol display area 7b), control of lighting of various lamps, operation of the movable decorative member It becomes possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, etc.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above determines whether the initialization flag is ON or not in the mode setting process (S3101) (see FIG. 14) following the initial setting process at the time of power-on. When it is ON, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized (the RAM is initialized) and started (started), the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read, and the setting to the game mode corresponding to the selection information is performed. It was possible to change. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is not ON, that is, the mode setting switch 82 is also restored 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 process of reading the selected information is being performed. Then, as a result of performing the recovery process based on the gaming state information stored in the backup area (161, 162), the game mode at the time of power interruption and the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 When the game mode corresponding to is different from the game mode, error processing (error notification) is executed in addition to not changing the setting of the game mode. In addition, it is assumed that the game can not be started without shifting to the interrupt processing (S105) until the error processing ends, that is, until it is determined that the match determination is the match.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, although the effect on fraud or the like is extremely high, there is also a possibility that the operation rate of the gaming machine may decrease due to the game not being started until it is determined to be coincident. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in the mode setting process, but only when the initialization flag is ON at the time of power on, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized and started up. The selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read, and the setting change to the game mode corresponding to the selection information is made possible. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is OFF, the mode setting process is finished as it is, unlike the first embodiment. Thereby, the setting change of the game mode is enabled when the power is turned on with the initialization of the gaming machine, and the setting change of the game mode is disabled 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 no error processing is performed. As a result, the game is started in the same game mode as that at the time of the power failure restored at the time of power on.

  Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106) of the second embodiment, first, whether or not the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether or not the RAM (161, 162) is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch 83 when the power is turned on. (S3151). If it is determined in S3151 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3151), the selection information of the mode setting switch is read (S3152), and the game mode corresponding to the read selection information is set (S3153), processing Finish. As described above, when the RAM including the backup area is initialized and the gaming machine is started by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on, the selection information (setting change operation) of the mode setting switch is validated. Thus, it is possible to change (set) the game mode. 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 as the game mode 1 to the game mode 5 as in the first embodiment. The other structure and control process of the gaming machine are the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  As a result, in the 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 game machine. However, since it is possible to change the setting of the game mode only when the power is turned on accompanied by the initialization of the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the setting of the game mode being changed unintentionally (illegally) as much as possible. By making it possible to start the game, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being reduced. In addition, about 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, monitoring is performed by executing the mode setting monitoring process of the first embodiment. It is also possible.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine according to the first embodiment can set any game mode selected from the game mode 1 to the game mode 5 shown in FIG. 9 by operating the mode setting switch 82 under a specific change condition. And The gaming machine of the third embodiment selects and decides the game mode in a selection mode different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, the gaming machine of the third embodiment is provided with three types (plural types) of game mode selection means (game mode setting means) as a game mode selection means for selecting a game mode. First of all, as in the first embodiment, a game mode setting means selects a game mode from a plurality of game modes and sets them using the mode setting switch 82. Mode selection means). Second, a game mode random selection means (second game mode selection means, random selection means) is provided which randomly selects and sets a game mode from a plurality of predetermined game modes. In addition, thirdly, a game mode fixed selection means (third game mode selection means, specific probability selection means) for setting the game mode to a predetermined specific game mode is provided.

  In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, the main control board 80 is provided (implemented) with a set type switch 820. Then, by sliding the operation unit 820a of the set type switch 820 in the left and right direction under specific conditions, it becomes possible to select an arbitrary set type (game mode selection means). Specifically, when [A] at the left end is selected by the operation unit 820a, a game mode optional selection means (first game mode selection means) is selected as a game mode selection means. When the center [B] is selected by the operation unit 820a, a game mode random selection means (second game mode selection means) is selected as a game mode selection means. In addition, when [C] on the right end is selected by the operation unit 820a, the game mode fixed selection means (third game mode selection means) is selected as the game mode selection means.

  When a game mode optional player is selected as the game mode selection means, since the game mode setter such as a game clerk can set any game mode, the game store side considers the profit balance. It is necessary to set and arrange in a well-balanced manner a gaming machine of a high setting gaming mode with high jackpot probability and a gaming machine of low setting gaming mode with low jackpot probability. In addition, when the game mode random selection means is selected as the game mode selection means, the game mode setter such as a game clerk can not grasp which game mode is set, and the game shop side It will be difficult to manage profits. However, for the player, since there is a possibility that a high setting game mode is set, the expectation of the player, the game interest, the irritability are enhanced, and thus the operation rate of the gaming machine is improved. It is also possible to increase the profits of When a game mode fixed selection means is selected as the game mode selection means, a predetermined specific game mode is set. In the third embodiment, when the game mode fixed selecting means is selected in consideration of the profit balance on the gaming shop side and the player side, the game mode 2 as the intermediate setting is set. As a result, it is difficult for the game shop side to obtain a great deal of profit, but it is possible to obtain a relatively balanced profit without getting a great deal of loss. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the player, the possibility of excessive profit and loss is low, and it is possible to play a well-balanced and pacific game machine.

  Next, the mode setting process (S106) of the third embodiment will be described using FIG. 48 and FIG. The description of the same parts as in the mode setting process (S106) of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14 will be omitted. In the mode setting process (S106) of the third embodiment, it is first determined whether the initialization flag is ON (S3101), and the initialization flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the backed up gaming state information has been recovered (S3101). NO), the process proceeds to S3112. The processes of S3112 to S3119 are the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the gaming state information has been initialized by performing a predetermined input operation on the RAM clear switch (YES in S3101), then the mode setting key is It is determined whether or not the mode setting lock unit 92 is in the ON state (S3102). When it is determined in S3102 that the mode setting lock unit 92 is in the OFF state, that is, it is determined that the setting key is not operated (NO in S3102), the process proceeds to S3111. Since the process of S3111 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

  When it is determined in S3102 that the mode setting lock unit 92 is in the ON state, that is, the setting key is operated (YES in S3102), a setting change random number is acquired next (S3149), and the mode of S3150 The process moves to setting process 2 (S3150). Here, the “setting change random number” is a random number used when the game mode random selection means is selected as the game mode selection means. The setting change random number is constituted by the value of the counter updated in a predetermined cycle after the power is turned on, and the value of this counter acquired at the execution timing of S3149 is referred to as the setting change random value.

  In mode setting process 2 (S3150), first, selection information of the setting type switch is read (S3151), and then it is determined whether the setting type selected by the setting type switch 820 is setting type A (gaming mode optional selection means) (S3152). The CPU of the main control unit 80 determines the set type selected by the operation unit 820 a of the set type switch 820. When it is determined in S3152 that the set type selected by the operation unit 820a of the set type switch 820 is [A] (YES in S3152), a set type A flag indicating that the game mode has been set by the game mode optional selection unit Is turned on (S3152), and the process proceeds to the process of S3154. Since the processes of S3154 to S3159, specifically, the process of setting an arbitrary game mode in the "game mode change state" and the period thereof is the same as the process of the first embodiment, the description will be omitted. Thereby, a game mode setter such as a game store clerk operates the operation portion 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to set an arbitrary game mode selected from the game modes 1 to 5.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3152 that the set species selected by the set species switch 820 is not the set species A (NO in S3152), then the set species selected by the set species switch 820 is the set species B (game It is determined whether or not the mode is random selection means (S3162). If it is determined in S3162 that the set type selected by the operation unit 820a of the set type switch 820 is [B] (YES in S3162), a set type B flag indicating that the game mode has been set by the game mode random selection means Is turned on (S3163), and the process proceeds to the process of S3164. In S3164, the game mode is set based on the setting change random number value obtained in S3149 (S3164), and information display section 88 displays information indicating that the game mode has been randomly set by the game mode random selection means. Then (S3165), the process proceeds to S3169. Thereby, regardless of the intention of the game mode setter such as a game arcade clerk, the game mode randomly selected from the game modes 1 to 5 is set.

  Here, “set the game mode based on the acquired setting change random number value” means that the setting change random number is configured with a value of 0 to 99, and the acquired setting change random number is 0 When 19 is set to game mode 1, when the acquired setting change random number is 20 to 39, it is set to game mode 2, and when the acquired setting change random number is 40 to 59, to game mode 3 If the setting change random number value is 60 to 79, the game mode 4 is set. If the acquired setting change random number value is 80 to 99, the game mode 5 is set. In addition, “information indicating that it is set randomly” displayed in S3165 refers to, for example, displaying the character of [RAND] (indicating a random) using the 7-segment display unit of the first to fourth information display units. May be In the case of random setting, the reason why the set game mode is not displayed is that the game clerk or the like confirms that the game mode has been set to the disadvantage of the game shop, and sets the game mode to his own convenience. This is to prevent the power from being repeatedly turned on and off repeatedly until random settings are repeated. Thereby, it becomes possible to maintain the fairness between the player side and the game store side when the game mode is set by the game mode random selection means.

  If it is determined in S3162 that the set type selected on the operation unit 820a of the set type switch 820 is not [B], that is, the selected set type is [C] (NO in S3162), the game mode is fixed. The set type C flag indicating that the game mode has been set is turned on by the selection means (S3166), and the process proceeds to the process of S3167. In S3167, the game mode 2 which is a predetermined fixed game mode is set (S3167), the game mode (game mode 2) set in the information display unit 88 is displayed (S3168), and the process proceeds to S3169. . In addition, the display mode of an information display part is set to [--F2], and F is information which shows fixed FIX. As a result, a game mode setter such as a game store clerk can not select an arbitrary game mode, and game mode 2 is forcibly set.

  In S3169, it is determined whether the mode setting key is OFF, that is, whether or not the setting key inserted in the mode setting lock has been returned to the OFF position (S3169), and it is determined that it has been returned to the OFF position (YES in S3169) It transfers to the process of S3160. If it is determined in S3169 that the switch has not been returned to the OFF position (NO in S3169), the processing of S43169 is repeatedly performed, and the process does not shift to the “playable state”. In S3160, the mode change flag is turned off to end the "game mode change state" (S3160), the above-mentioned setting change flag is turned on (S3161), a set type specification command is set (S3170), and the processing is ended.

  Here, in the third embodiment, it is determined by the “setting change flag” that deletion (initialization) of the gaming state information backed up and the setting change of the gaming mode has been made, and the “setting type specification command” It becomes possible to determine which setting type the setting change of the game mode has been made. Further, in the third embodiment, it is reported on which set type the game mode has been set based on the “set type specification command”. As described above, since the display mode to the information display unit 88 at the time of setting the game mode is made different depending on which set type the game mode is set, the game clerk or the like displays this display mode (notification mode) It becomes possible to check which setting type has been set.

  Further, the player is notified of which setting type the game mode has been set by the “set type specification command”. For example, it is possible to notify in a notification mode in which the set type can be specified (predictable) by using a frame lamp, a board lamp and an image display device provided on the front side of the gaming machine. For example, by making the light emission color, the light emission pattern, the blinking speed, etc. of the lamp different, making the liquid crystal background color, background type, display character, characters, etc. different, or making the sound outputted from the speaker different. It is possible to specify (predict) which setting type the game mode has been set. In addition, the notification mode capable of specifying the set type is continued at least after setting change of the game mode until the start of the game (variation display of the first special symbol). In addition, a “set type specification command” may be transmitted to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing, and a notification capable of specifying the set type may be performed by a display unit or a speaker controlled by the sub control unit 90. Of course, a notification capable of specifying the set type may be performed by the display unit controllable by the main control unit 80.

  Further, as another aspect, it is possible to continue until at least the change display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) after the setting change of the game mode. Further, as another aspect, after changing the setting of the game mode, it may be continued until a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) elapses. In addition, these aspects may be combined, and the notification may be ended based on the condition established first. In this way, it is possible to inform the player who plays the gaming machine after the opening of the gaming shop first if there is a gaming machine whose setting has been changed, in which setting type the gaming machine concerned has changed the setting. It becomes. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to select the gaming machine in which the player plays the game based on the information, and it is possible to increase the number of players immediately after the store is opened.

  As described above, the operation of the setting type switch 820 is performed in a state where the power is turned off. Then, the power is turned on in a state where an arbitrary set type (A to C) is selected by the operation of the operation unit 820a. This makes it possible to select a game mode according to any set type. In addition, in order to change the setting of the game mode with an arbitrary set type, as in the first embodiment, the set type is selected in the power OFF state, and the mode setting lock unit is turned ON, and the RAM It is necessary to turn on the power while the clear switch is turned on.

  As a result, it becomes possible to set the game mode in various modes, and the player also enhances the interest in selecting a gaming machine to play a game by the setting mode on the game arcade side. In addition, this will enhance the fun of the game.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Although the gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes a notification unit that notifies the power on mode (no change in setting with initialization, no change in setting with initialization, or no change in setting without initialization), the notification by the notification unit The embodiment was mainly for a game store clerk who was a power source. In the fourth embodiment, in addition to this, it is possible to notify the player of the power-on mode (no initialization change, no initialization change, no initialization change, or no initialization change).

  As shown in the power-on notification processing (S107) of the fourth embodiment in FIG. 50, in this processing, next to S5102, a display command for notifying that "the initialization has been made but the setting has not been changed" After setting (S5108), processing proceeds to S5103. Further, next to S5106, a display command for notifying that "the initialization has been made and the setting has been changed" is set (S5109), and the process shifts to the processing of S5103. Further, next to S5107, a display command for notifying that "the initialization has not been made and the setting has not been changed (the gaming state information has been restored)" is set (S5110), and the process proceeds to S5103. ing. The other processes are the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the fourth embodiment, a display command for notifying that "the setting has been changed but not initialized" by a control process (not shown), or to notify that "the setting has been changed as well as being initialized". The sub control unit 90 is sent at a predetermined timing, a display command for notifying that the display command of "" is not initialized and the setting has not been changed (the gaming state information has been restored) ", It is good also as what can perform information which can specify an application mode of power supply by a display part and a speaker which control by sub control part 90. That is, different notification modes are executed depending on the power supply mode. Of course, a notification capable of specifying the set type may be performed by the display unit controllable by the main control unit 80.

  In addition, in order to notify the player, this notification mode continues at least after setting change of the game mode until the start of the game (the change display of the first special symbol). Further, as another aspect, it is possible to continue until at least the change display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) after the setting change of the game mode. Further, as another aspect, after changing the setting of the game mode, it may be continued until a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) elapses. In addition, these aspects may be combined, and the notification may be ended based on the condition established first. In this way, it is possible to inform the player who plays the gaming machine after the opening of the gaming shop first if there is a gaming machine whose setting has been changed, in which setting type the gaming machine concerned has changed the setting. It becomes. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to select the gaming machine in which the player plays the game based on the information, and it is possible to increase the number of players immediately after the store is opened.

  Further, as another mode, an operation switch (not shown) is provided, and it is possible to set whether or not to notify the player of the power-on mode by operating the operation switch (operation section) by a game clerk or the like. You may

[Other aspect]
In the embodiment described above, the mode setting switch 82 is configured by a sliding dip switch. The mode setting switch is not limited to such a mode, and may be, for example, a rotary switch or a push-down or push-up binary switch. For example, when setting to an arbitrary game mode, information (for example, [2]) indicating the game mode being selected is displayed on the information display unit 88 each time the binary switch is operated. It is assumed that the game mode to be selected as [2] → [3] → [4] changes every operation.

  In addition, in the gaming machine which enables setting change of the game mode by the game mode change switch such as the binary switch and the rotary switch, the initial value of the game mode in the game mode change state at the time of clearing the RAM is always specified. It may be set (set) to the game mode (for example, game mode 3 which is the middle value of 5 levels). The information indicating the stored game mode is deleted by the RAM clear process. Then, in the game mode change state after clearing the RAM, by operating the game mode change switch in one direction, the specific game mode (game mode 3) is changed to the game mode 2 and the game mode 1 in order, and desired It shall be selected in the game mode. In addition, in the game mode change state after clearing the RAM, by operating the game mode change switch in the other direction, the specific game mode (game mode 3) is changed in order from the game mode 4 to the game mode 5, and desired It shall be selected in the game mode. As a result, the operation mode of setting change after clearing the RAM is common to all the gaming machines (for example, when setting is set to 1, any gaming machine is operated twice in one direction). This also makes it possible to reduce an operation error or the like of the setting change even when setting the setting of the game mode of a plurality of gaming machines. In addition, this particular game mode (initial game mode) may be a game mode in which the jackpot probability is an intermediate value among the game modes included in the game machine (corresponding to the game mode 2 in this embodiment). As a result, as long as the RAM is cleared and the setting change state is entered, it is possible to set the game mode in which the game arcade and the player are balanced. Further, when it is desired to set a plurality of gaming machines to such a well-balanced gaming mode, the setting can be made without operating the gaming mode change switch. Further, this makes it possible to minimize the operation (operation procedure) accompanying the setting change of the game mode and simplify the setting operation.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the information display unit 88 is provided, and the game information to be displayed is changed depending on the period (a period before becoming a game-ready state, a period of the game-ready state). Specifically, information for specifying a game mode is displayed during a period before the game enable state, and a base value is displayed during a game enable state. That is, the game mode display unit and the base value display unit are shared by one display unit. Instead of such a mode, a game mode indicator for displaying a game mode and a base indicator for displaying a base value may be separately provided. At this time, the information display unit of the first embodiment is used as a base display (also referred to as a "game information display"), and one or a plurality of seven-segment displays are separately provided on the main control board. Is used as a game mode indicator (also referred to as a "game information display unit"). In addition, even when separately provided, during the period to display the information specifying the selected (set) game mode on the game mode indicator, the game mode change state before the start of the game or only the game mode confirmation state I assume. In addition, the base display may be always displayed before the game is possible after power on, or may be always displayed after the game is possible. It will always be displayed at least after the game is ready.

  Although the RAM clear switch 83 is provided on the power supply substrate 109 in the embodiment described above, the RAM clear switch may be provided (implemented) on the main control substrate 80 instead of such a mode. As a result, it is possible to manage on the main control board 80 members (members for establishing specific conditions) related to the change of the game mode as much as possible, and it becomes possible to facilitate the management and to strengthen the fraud prevention.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, five types of game modes that can be set are provided, and the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the jackpot probability of the jackpot type are made different depending on the game mode. Instead of such an aspect, only the jackpot probability of the low probability may be different depending on the game mode. As a result, by setting the game mode, it becomes possible to easily recognize how much profit can be obtained, and profit management of the gaming machine becomes easy.

  Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with timer means capable of measuring time (or capable of measuring time) (for example, a watchdog timer or a timer capable of measuring time after power on). When the setting change of the game mode is made, the measured value (for example, clock information such as "9:30") of the timer means is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the stored measured value is confirmed later. It may be possible. Also, the measurement value indicating the setting change time (time) stored in the storage area is to be backed up. Further, since this information can be used for fraud prevention and fraud detection, it may be excluded from the erasure target by the RAM clear as the base value. That is, even when the initialization is performed, the stored "measurement value indicating the setting change time (time)" is not erased. Further, the information of the measurement value may be output to the outside of the gaming machine from a predetermined external terminal (external output terminal), and may be managed by a hall computer or the like connected to the external terminal.

  In a game arcade, a video camera (including a photographing unit, photographing data recording unit, etc.) for imaging a gaming machine, and a display unit (reproduction display unit) for displaying (reproducing) an image recorded by the video camera. It may be provided to construct a gaming machine monitoring system. In addition, a video camera (monitoring camera) is arranged to be able to record the entire game machine and the surrounding area so that the changer can be recorded when the setting of the game mode is changed. Then, if it is suspected that the fraud is wrong with regard to the setting of the game mode, or if a malfunction or an error is suspected, the stored “measurement value indicating the setting change time (time)” is read out, and a predetermined measurement value is selected, Control may be performed so that video camera video corresponding to the time (time) can be reproduced.

  The following aspects can be mentioned as other aspects of the embodiment described above. It is desirable that the mode setting switch 82 be in a locked state by covering (encapsulating) the case with a key (covering member) so that the mode setting switch 82 can not be operated freely. Then, only when it is necessary to change the game mode (change the setting), the game mode can be changed by unlocking the key using the key and operating the mode setting switch 82 so as to satisfy the predetermined change condition. Good. This makes it possible to further reduce the possibility of the game mode being changed illegally. In addition, when the RAM clear switch 83 is operated to initialize the gaming machine (backup area), by outputting a voice of a predetermined volume (high volume) from the speaker, or in place of or in addition to this. The lighting control of the board surface lamp and the frame lamp is used to notify that the initialization has been performed so as to stand out to the surroundings. By this, it is informed that there is a possibility that the game mode has been changed. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the mode setting switch 82 is provided on the main control board 80. However, the installation location of the mode setting switch is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the mode setting switch 82 may be provided on the payout control substrate 110. In addition, the mode setting switch 82 may be provided on a substrate which is a separate substrate from the main control substrate 80 and can communicate with the main control substrate 80 (can transmit selection information 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 to a start opening through which game balls can enter, and a second mode in which the game balls have a higher entering possibility than the first mode and the first mode At least one of the formula starting opening may be provided, and identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the entry of the gaming ball into the starting opening or the variable starting opening may be provided. In addition, "a variable ball entry that can be changed to a ball entry possible state where game balls can enter and a ball entry impossible state where game balls can not enter, and the first hit judgment based on the ball entry to the starting opening If the result of the first pass / fail judgment or the second pass / fail judgment is a hit, the first pass / fail judgment means to execute the second pass / fail judgment based on entering the ball into the variable starting opening A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entrance can be put into the ball entry state may be provided. In addition, “the first gaming state where the entering frequency of the gaming ball to the variable starting opening is a predetermined frequency, and the second gaming state where the entering frequency of the gaming ball to the variable starting opening is higher than the first gaming state The game state setting means may be set to Here, "predetermined frequency" includes 0. In addition, “a starting opening through which game balls can enter, a variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state into which game balls can enter, and a ball entry impossible state into which game balls can not enter; A determination means for making a determination based on entering the starting opening, and a game control means for executing game control based on the game information stored in the game information storage means when power supply is started from the power supply means And may be provided.

  Moreover, in Example 1, although the opening frequency of the 1st big winning a prize opening or the 2nd big winning a prize opening in 1 round is made once, multiple opening times of the 1st big winning a prize opening or 2nd big winning a prize opening in 1 round are set. It may be a round, or may have different open times. Further, in the first embodiment, the control process in which the second special view reserve is prioritized over the first special view reserve, that is, the so-called special view 2 priority control process, is not limited to this. A control process in which priority is given to the second special view reserve may be taken as a so-called special process 1 priority control process. In addition, priority is not set for the first special view reserve digest and the second special view reserve digest, and the first special figure reserve and the second special view reserve are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion may be performed.

  Moreover, although the thing to which this invention was applied to the pachinko game machine which has the specific area 39 was illustrated in Example 1, it does not restrict to this, without having the specific area 39 in a big winning opening, the result ( The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game only by the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Needless to say, this type of gaming machine is also based on “being a big hit in the special symbol acceptance / discrimination (displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the big hit symbol stop display)”. The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 also includes other types of gaming machines. In addition, it is a pachinko gaming machine of the type (without high probability state) which does not have probability setting means, which has a specific area inside, and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball entry possible state and the game ball enters the ball A large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state is provided, and the large winning opening is allowed to enter for a predetermined time when the result of the pass / fail judgment based on entry to the starting opening becomes a small hit. When the game ball enters the large winning opening that is in the ball enable state and the game ball passes through the specific area, it becomes a big hit and a big hit game is executed and is applied to a pachinko gaming machine to which a predetermined bonus is given. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called 1-type 2-type mixer, and if the result of the judgment based on entering the ball into the starting opening is a big hit, it does not require passage to a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. Further, as a benefit, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the starting opening. In addition, it is possible to have a first starting opening and a second starting opening and to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of ball entry into the second starting opening. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

(Reference Invention 1)
Further, in the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is:
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
When the gaming state information is recovered by the gaming state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means may be made unchangeable.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-2 has a selection information determination process of determining selection information of the determination probability selecting means when the power supply means starts supplying power in the game machine according to Reference Invention 1-1. ,
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, 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 means. It may be set.

(Reference Invention 2)
Further, in the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the gaming machine of the reference invention 2-1,
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit that can set the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit based on the 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;
And selection information monitoring means for monitoring selection information of the determination probability selection means during a period in which power is supplied by the power supply means.
Although the change information is not satisfied, the selection information monitoring means does not match the information indicating the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means and the selection information of the determination probability selection means If it is determined that the error is determined, predetermined error processing may be executed.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1,
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

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2,
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the power supply unit starts the power supply.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3,
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initializing unit.

(Reference Invention 3)
Further, in the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the gaming machine of the reference invention 3 is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply; Equipped with
When the power supply means starts power supply, it has selection information determination processing of determining selection information of the determination probability selection means,
When the gaming state information is recovered by the gaming state information recovery means and a game is started, information indicating the determination probability specified based on the recovered gaming state information, and selection information of the determination probability selection means If it is determined that they do not match, predetermined error processing may be executed.

  As a result, when the determination probability is to be changed while recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information recovery means, predetermined error processing is performed. Also, with this, it is possible to notify that an action to change the determination probability has occurred or prevent it in advance while recovering the gaming state information.

In the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-2, in the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-1, when the gaming state information is recovered by the gaming state information recovery means and a game is started, the recovered gaming state information is used. When it is determined that the information indicating the specified determination probability and the selection information of the determination probability selection means match, it may be possible to execute the game without executing the error processing.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the gaming state information is recovered and the game is started, the determination probability specified based on the recovered gaming state information and the determination probability corresponding to the selection information of the determination probability selection means And when it is determined that they 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 fair gaming.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2,
The error processing may include game control stop processing for stopping at least a part of 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 does not match the determination probability specified based on the recovered gaming state information. .

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4, in the gaming machines of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3,
The error processing includes notification processing to notify that the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the recovered gaming state information and the selection information of the determination probability selection means do not match.

(Reference Invention 4)
In the case of the gaming machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, in order to decide which setting the gaming shop side should set, the player expects the gaming machine with high setting (setting with high probability of big hit) to play the game Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs a large number of high setting gaming machines that can easily give many profits to game customers in order to call many game customers, and gives many profits to game customers in order to obtain many profits. A large number of low-setting (low-hit probability low-setting) gaming machines are often installed, or a high-setting gaming machine is installed in an appropriate number to balance them. Therefore, the setting of the jackpot probability and its management become very important.

  On the other hand, the setting of the gaming machine may be confirmed when the amount of profit given to the gaming customer is far from the assumption. Also, if this cause is that the setting of the gaming machine is not intended, is it simply that the probability setting person at the game store has set it erroneously (at a probability different from the schedule), or , It is necessary to check whether the fraudster has set the probability fraudulently. However, since it is not known at what point in time the setting of the jackpot probability has been changed, it takes a great deal of effort to check security cameras and the like. In addition, when such an illegal act is performed, there is a possibility that a disadvantage is given to both the game arcade and the player, the number of gaming customers decreases, and the operation rate of the gaming machine decreases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a setting function of determination probability, it is possible to store the timing of setting change of the determination probability, prevent fraud, and make a fair gaming machine. It is provided.

Invention Invention 4-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
Power supply means for supplying power;
Timer means (counting means for clocking) that counts at a constant cycle;
Timer storage means for storing the count value of the timer means;
The determination probability of the determination means can be changed by performing a predetermined input operation with the start of the power supply by the power supply means.
The timer storage means is characterized by storing a count value when the determination probability of the determination means is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the determination probability storage means for storing a plurality of determination probabilities as the determination probability of the determination means, and the determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation. And a judgment probability setting means capable of setting the selected judgment probability as the judgment probability of the judgment means. The timer means (counting means) for counting in a fixed cycle, and timer storage means for storing a predetermined count value of the timer means, the timer storage means is timer means when the setting of the determination probability is changed. The count value of is assumed to be stored. Thereby, when the setting of the determination probability is changed, it is possible to store the count value at that time, and to confirm later the time when the setting of the determination probability is changed. Also, this makes it possible to confirm whether the change time of the determination probability is appropriate or whether the changer is appropriate.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1,
An external output terminal capable of outputting the count value stored in the timer storage means to the outside of the gaming machine is provided.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to output the count value indicating the time of changing the determination probability stored in the timer storage means to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to easily manage the setting change timing of the determination probability of each gaming machine using a hall computer or the like connected to the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 or Reference Invention 4-2,
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
In the case where the gaming state information is restored by the gaming state information recovery means and a game is started, the determination probability of the determination means is made unchangeable.

  According to such a gaming machine, storage holding means capable of storing and holding game state information including information (also referred to as "setting information") indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means even after the power supply is stopped. It shall be provided. And, when the power supply is started, it is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the determination probability (setting change by the determination probability setting means). That is, when the gaming state information is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is not possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means when starting the game.

  As a result, in order to change the setting of the current determination probability to another determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means, it is necessary to initialize the gaming state, and the game starts when the setting of the determination probability is changed It becomes possible to set the gaming state at the time to the initial state. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

In addition, the gaming machine monitoring system of Reference Invention 4-4,
The gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-3,
A recording device having a photographing unit for photographing the gaming machine, and a storage unit for storing an image photographed by the photographing unit;
And the like.

  According to such a gaming machine monitoring system, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 described above, a photographing unit for photographing the gaming machine, and a storage unit for storing an image photographed by the photographing unit And a recording device. By this, it is possible to easily confirm the setting change timing, the setting changer, etc. of the judgment probability of the gaming machine by viewing the video of the recording device at the timing corresponding to the count value stored in the timer storage means. It becomes.

(Reference Invention 5)
In the case of the gaming machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, in order to decide which setting the gaming shop side should set, the player expects the gaming machine with high setting (setting with high probability of big hit) to play the game Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs a large number of high setting gaming machines that can easily give many profits to game customers in order to call many game customers, and gives many profits to game customers in order to obtain many profits. A large number of low-setting (low-hit probability low-setting) gaming machines are often installed, or a high-setting gaming machine is installed in an appropriate number to balance them. Therefore, the setting of the jackpot probability and its management become very important. Therefore, when setting the big hit probability, it is preferable to provide a display unit that displays information indicating the set big hit probability for a predetermined period in order to grasp which big hit probability is set.

  In addition, since the awarding ratio of gaming profits based on the winning balls and the out ball number is very important and useful game information for providing a fair gaming machine, a display unit for displaying information indicating the applying ratio is used. It is preferable to provide. However, providing a large number of display units, such as a display unit for displaying information indicating a big hit probability and a display unit for displaying information indicating an awarding ratio of gaming profits, is because of the installation space of game components, It is difficult and there is a risk that the cost will be an issue.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a fair gaming machine by displaying a large number of game information efficiently by controlling the display time.

The gaming machine of the invention according to the reference invention 5-1,
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
Game profit giving means for giving a predetermined amount of game profit based on establishment of a specific condition;
A game information display unit capable of displaying predetermined game information;
Equipped with
The game information display unit displays information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means in a first period, and displays information indicating an application ratio of game profit in a specific period in a second period. It is

  According to such a gaming machine, the determination probability storage means for storing a plurality of determination probabilities as the determination probability of the determination means, and the determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation. And a judgment probability setting means capable of setting the selected judgment probability as the judgment probability of the judgment means. In addition, it is provided with a game profit giving means for giving a game profit when a specific condition is established (for example, entering a ball into a ball entry port or a specific symbol is stopped), and a game information display unit for displaying predetermined game information. The game information display unit displays information indicating the set determination probability in the first period, and displays information indicating the application ratio of the game profit in the specific period in the second period. Thereby, the gaming information (setting probability information or gaming profit giving ratio information) displayed on the gaming information display unit is made different depending on the time (the first period or the second period), and the display unit can be made common. It is possible to appropriately grasp the game information.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-2 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1,
The first period is a period before the start of the game, and the second period is a period after the start of the game.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first period for displaying the information indicating the set determination probability is a period before the start of the game, and the second period for displaying the information indicating the provision ratio of the gaming profit is after the game is started It is a period. That is, the determination probability set by the predetermined input operation before the start of the game is displayed before the start of the game, and after the start of the game by firing the game ball, etc., it is not the setting information of the determination probability , And the rate of giving the game profit accompanying the game start shall be displayed. As a result, it becomes possible to display appropriate information at an appropriate time, and it is possible to make the display unit common and to be able to reliably grasp game information.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-2.
A ball entry port where game balls can enter
First counting means capable of counting the number of game balls fired in the game area;
And second counting means capable of counting the number of game balls provided by the game profit giving means,
The specific condition is established based on the game ball entering the ball entrance, and
The information indicating the provision ratio of the game profit displayed on the game information display unit after the start of the game is information calculated based on the count value of the first counting means and the second counting means. It is

  According to such a gaming machine, the ball entry which establishes the specific condition, the first counting means capable of counting the number of fired balls to the game area, and the second counting means capable of counting the number of provided game balls And. Then, the information indicating the provision ratio of the game profit is the information calculated based on the count value of the first counting means and the second coefficient means. In this way, it is assumed that the awarding rate of gaming profits displayed in the second period after the start of the game is calculated based on the number of fired balls and the number of gaming balls granted, and is not necessary after the start of the game. There is no (no change) game information. In addition, in the first period before the start of the game, even if information indicating the award ratio of the gaming profit is not displayed and information indicating the determination probability is displayed, the game information is surely grasped without any hindrance. It is possible to do that.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 to Reference Invention 5-3,
The game information display unit displays information indicating the determination probability in the first period when the determination probability setting unit changes and sets the determination probability of the determination unit. is there.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the determination probability of the determination means is changed and set, the information indicating the determination probability is displayed in the first period. Thereby, when a predetermined input operation is performed and there is a setting change of the determination probability, the game information can be properly and surely grasped by displaying the information indicating the determination probability in the first period with certainty. It becomes possible. The game information display unit may not display information indicating the determination probability in the first period when the setting of the determination probability is not changed.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 to Reference Invention 5-4,
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected ,
Equipped with
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
In the case where the gaming state information is restored by the gaming state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means is made unchangeable.

  According to such a gaming machine, storage holding means capable of storing and holding game state information including information (also referred to as "setting information") indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means even after the power supply is stopped. It shall be provided. And, when the power supply is started, it is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the determination probability (setting change by the determination probability setting means). That is, when the gaming state information is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is not possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means when starting the game.

  As a result, in order to change the setting of the current determination probability to another determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means, it is necessary to initialize the gaming state, and the game starts when the setting of the determination probability is changed It becomes possible to set the gaming state at the time to the initial state. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

(Reference Invention 6)
In the case of the gaming machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, in order to decide which setting the gaming shop side should set, the player expects the gaming machine with high setting (setting with high probability of big hit) to play the game Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs a large number of gaming machines in a high setting in order to call many gaming players, or installs a large number of gaming machines in a low setting in order to obtain a large profit, and balances them. Install an appropriate number of high-setting gaming machines. However, since all this is determined by the gaming shop side, no high setting gaming machine is installed (all low setting), and the player side may be significantly disadvantageous than the gaming shop side. In addition, this may cause the player to raise a sense of distrust to the game arcade side, and as a result, the number of gaming customers may decrease and the operation rate of the gaming machine may decrease.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a setting function of determination probability, the setting probability of determination probability is diversified by having the function of randomly setting the determination probability. The present invention provides a gaming machine having a high level of interest in gaming.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-1 is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
Game state information storage means capable of storing game state information including at least information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means;
The gaming machine, wherein the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means,
The determination probability selection means is characterized by comprising a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

  According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of determination probabilities are stored as the determination probability of the determination means, storage probability storage means, determination probability selection means capable of selecting the predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by the predetermined input operation, A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the selected determination probability as a determination probability of the determination unit, and a game state information storage unit capable of storing gaming state information including information indicating the set determination probability. In addition, as the determination probability selection means, there is provided a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities. Thus, when the selection probability is selected (set) by the random selection means, the selection probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities, and the determination probability is set. Also, this makes it possible for the probability setter not to intentionally set a specific determination probability, and to set a balanced determination probability.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-2 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-1,
The determination probability selection means is characterized in that it comprises a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the determination probability selection means, in addition to the random selection means, the specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability determined in advance from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. Thereby, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the specific probability setting means, a specific determination probability (for example, an intermediate determination probability among a plurality of determination probabilities) is selected from the plurality of determination probabilities, The determination probability will be set. Moreover, it becomes possible to prevent that the game machine of the setting value which a probability setting person does not intend is set.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-3 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-2.
Depending on the mode of the input operation of the determination probability selection means, it is possible to select whether to select the determination probability by the random selection means or to select the determination probability by the specific probability selection means.

  According to such a gaming machine, the probability setting person randomly sets the determination probability or determines a specific one according to the input operation mode (the first input operation mode, the second input operation mode, etc.) of the determination probability selection means. It is possible to select whether to set the probability. This makes it possible to diversify the setting manner of the judgment probability in the game arcade.

The gaming machine of the invention 6-4 is the gaming machine of the invention 6-2 or 6-3.
It is characterized by including a notification unit for notifying which of the random selection means and the specific probability selection means the determination probability has been selected.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that a notification unit is provided to notify whether the determination probability has been determined by the random selection means or the specific probability selection means. As a result, by confirming the notification mode of the notification unit, it is possible to confirm by which determination probability selection means the selection (setting) of the determination probability is selected (set).

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-5 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-4,
The notification unit is characterized in that notification is made in a manner recognizable by the player.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize which determination probability selection means (selection) has made the selection (setting) of the determination probability, and the game machine is selected or the game machine is selected. It becomes possible to refer to it. Also, this makes it possible to prevent, as much as possible, from playing a game with an unintended setting of the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-4 or Reference Invention 6-5,
The notification unit is characterized in that notification is made in a manner that can be recognized by a game clerk.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming clerk (probability setting person) can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the game store clerk (probability setter) can recognize which determination probability selecting means has made the selection (setting) of the determination probability selected (set). Also, by this, it is possible to check whether the judgment probability is not selected (set) by the unintended judgment probability selection means by mistake, and it is possible to select (set) the judgment probability by the unintended judgment probability selection means as much as possible. It becomes possible to prevent.

(Reference Invention 7)
Invention Invention 7-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The gaming machine, wherein the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means,
The determination probability selection means includes random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities,
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
In the case where the gaming state information is restored by the gaming state information recovery means and a game is started, the determination probability of the determination means is made unchangeable.

  According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of determination probabilities are stored as the determination probability of the determination means, storage probability storage means, determination probability selection means capable of selecting the predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by the predetermined input operation, A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the selected determination probability as a determination probability of the determination unit, and a game state information storage unit capable of storing gaming state information including information indicating the set determination probability. In addition, as the determination probability selection means, there is provided a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities. Thus, when the selection probability is selected (set) by the random selection means, the selection probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities, and the determination probability is set. Also, this makes it possible for the probability setter not to intentionally set a specific determination probability, and to set a balanced determination probability.

  In addition, the gaming state information is provided with storage holding means capable of storing even after power supply is stopped, and when power supply is started, the game state information stored and held by the storage holding means is erased, and the gaming state information It is possible to change to the determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means (setting change by the determination probability setting means) on the condition that the game is started without recovering the. That is, when the gaming state information is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is not possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means when starting the game. As a result, in order to change the setting of the current determination probability to another determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means, it is necessary to initialize the gaming state, and the game starts when the setting of the determination probability is changed It becomes possible to set the gaming state at the time to the initial state. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 7-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 7-1,
The determination probability selection means is characterized in that it comprises a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the determination probability selection means, in addition to the random selection means, the specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability determined in advance from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. Thereby, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the specific probability setting means, a specific determination probability (for example, an intermediate determination probability among a plurality of determination probabilities) is selected from the plurality of determination probabilities, The determination probability will be set. Moreover, it becomes possible to prevent that the game machine of the setting value which a probability setting person does not intend is set.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-3 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-2.
Depending on the mode of the input operation of the determination probability selection means, it is possible to select whether to select the determination probability by the random selection means or to select the determination probability by the specific probability selection means.

  According to such a gaming machine, the probability setting person randomly sets the determination probability or determines a specific one according to the input operation mode (the first input operation mode, the second input operation mode, etc.) of the determination probability selection means. It is possible to select whether to set the probability. This makes it possible to diversify the setting manner of the judgment probability in the game arcade.

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-4, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-2 or Reference Invention 7-3,
It is characterized by including a notification unit for notifying which of the random selection means and the specific probability selection means the determination probability has been selected.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that a notification unit is provided to notify whether the determination probability has been determined by the random selection means or the specific probability selection means. As a result, by confirming the notification mode of the notification unit, it is possible to confirm by which determination probability selection means the selection (setting) of the determination probability is selected (set).

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 7-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 7-4,
The notification unit is characterized in that notification is made in a manner recognizable by the player.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize which determination probability selection means (selection) has made the selection (setting) of the determination probability, and the game machine is selected or the game machine is selected. It becomes possible to refer to it. Also, this makes it possible to prevent, as much as possible, from playing a game with an unintended setting of the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-4 or Reference Invention 7-5,
The notification unit is characterized in that notification is made in a manner that can be recognized by a game clerk.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming clerk (probability setting person) can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the game store clerk (probability setter) can recognize which determination probability selecting means has made the selection (setting) of the determination probability selected (set). Also, by this, it is possible to check whether the judgment probability is not selected (set) by the unintended judgment probability selection means by mistake, and it is possible to select (set) the judgment probability by the unintended judgment probability selection means as much as possible. It becomes possible to prevent.

(Reference Invention 8)
In addition, the conventional gaming machine retains the gaming state when the supplied power is cut off, and when power is supplied again, a function to restore the gaming state based on the held storage, a so-called backup function There was one that had When the probability setting function is installed in the gaming machine having the backup function as described above, it is possible to change the setting while holding the gaming state, and depending on how these functions are used, it may be easy to generate a big hit There is a risk that fraud may occur and that a fair gaming machine can not be provided.

  Also, in the case of a gaming machine equipped with a probability setting function, in order to determine which setting is to be made by the gaming shop side, the player expects the gaming machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). select. In addition, the game store side installs a large number of gaming machines in a high setting in order to call many gaming players, or installs a large number of gaming machines in a low setting in order to obtain a large profit, and balances them Install an appropriate number of high-setting gaming machines. However, since all this is determined by the gaming shop side, no high setting gaming machine is installed (all low setting), and the player side may be significantly disadvantageous than the gaming shop side. In addition, this may cause the player to raise a sense of distrust to the game arcade side, and as a result, the number of gaming customers may decrease and the operation rate of the gaming machine may decrease.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a setting function of determination probability, a predetermined restriction is provided on the setting condition of the setting function of the determination probability, and When the setting is changed, a fair gaming machine is provided by having a function to notify that.

Invention 8-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
When the gaming state information is recovered by the gaming state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means is rendered unchangeable,
In the case of starting the game without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means,
The notification mode of the predetermined notification unit (liquid crystal, rear surface lamp) is differentiated between when the determination probability of the determination means is changed by performing a predetermined input operation and when the determination probability of the determination means is not changed It is characterized by

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means from the plurality of determination probabilities to the predetermined determination probability by performing a predetermined input operation. In addition, game state information including information (also referred to as "setting information") indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means is provided with storage holding means capable of storing even after the power supply is stopped. And, when the power supply is started, it is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the determination probability (setting change by the determination probability setting means). That is, when the gaming state information is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is not possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means when starting the game. In addition, even when the memory holding means deletes the game state information stored and held, and starts the game without recovering the game state information, there are times when the judgment probability is changed and when the judgment probability is not changed, The notification mode of the notification unit is made different between when the determination probability is changed and when it is not changed.

  As a result, in order to change the setting of the current determination probability to another determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means, it is necessary to initialize the gaming state, and the game starts when the setting of the determination probability is changed It becomes possible to set the gaming state at the time to the initial state. In addition, it is possible to confirm whether the determination probability has been changed by the notification mode of the notification unit. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 8-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 8-1,
The notification unit is characterized by notifying whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed or whether the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, in a notification mode that can be recognized by the player.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible for the player to recognize whether the determination probability has been changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize whether or not the selection (setting) of the determination probability has been changed, and it can be used as a reference when selecting a gaming machine on which gaming machine to play a game. Also, this makes it possible to prevent, as much as possible, from playing a game with an unintended setting of the gaming machine.

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-3, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-1 or Reference Invention 8-2,
The notification means may notify whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed or whether the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, in a notification mode that can be recognized by a game clerk.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming clerk (probability setting person) can recognize whether the determination probability has been changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the gaming clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the determination probability has been changed along with the initialization of the game state information. Also, this makes it possible to prevent occurrence of situations such as unintentionally changing the determination probability or unintentionally not changing the determination probability.

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-4, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-2 or Reference Invention 8-3,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the determination result of the determination means, and when the determination result is a specification result, the identification information display means is configured to stop and display the identification information in a specific mode.
The notification unit is characterized by continuing the notification mode at least from a predetermined time after the start of the power supply by the power supply unit until the variable display of the identification information is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the notification mode capable of recognizing whether the determination probability by the notification unit has been changed is provided from the predetermined time after the start of the power supply. The period until the variable display of the identification information is performed, that is, until the game is started after the game machine is powered on, is continued. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the setting change of the determination probability has been made before the start of the game. Also, this makes it possible to use which gaming machine to play a game, to be used as a reference when selecting a gaming machine.

(Reference Invention 9)
Invention Invention 9-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The determination probability setting unit
When the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, the determination probability of the determination means can be changed.
When the gaming state information is recovered by the gaming state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means is rendered unchangeable,
In the case where the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initializing means, the predetermined probability is changed by performing a predetermined input operation,
In the case where the game is started without recovering the gaming state information by the gaming state information initialization means, and when the determination probability of the determination means is not changed,
When the gaming state information is restored by the gaming state information restoration means and a game is started,
The notification mode of the predetermined notification unit (liquid crystal, rear surface lamp) is made different.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means from the plurality of determination probabilities to the predetermined determination probability by performing a predetermined input operation. In addition, game state information including information (also referred to as "setting information") indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means is provided with storage holding means capable of storing even after the power supply is stopped. And, when the power supply is started, it is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the determination probability (setting change by the determination probability setting means). That is, when the gaming state information is restored based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is not possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means when starting the game.

  Further, the notification mode of the notification unit is made different between when the gaming state information is restored and the game is started and when the game is started without recovering the gaming state information. Furthermore, even when the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased and the game is started without recovering the gaming state information, there are times when the judgment probability is changed and when the judgment probability is not changed, The notification mode of the notification unit is made different between when the determination probability is changed and when it is not changed.

  As a result, in order to change the setting of the current determination probability to another determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means, it is necessary to initialize the gaming state, and the game starts when the setting of the determination probability is changed It becomes possible to set the gaming state at the time to the initial state. Further, it is possible to check whether the determination probability has been changed or not and whether the gaming state information has been restored by the notification mode of the notification unit. This makes it possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-2 is the same as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-1.
The notification unit notifies in a notification mode that can be recognized by the player whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed, the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, or whether the gaming state information has been restored. It is a feature.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can recognize whether or not the determination probability has been changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit, and whether or not the gaming state information has been restored. As a result, the player can recognize whether the selection (setting) of the determination probability has been changed, and whether or not the gaming state information has been restored, and in which gaming machine to play a game, when selecting a gaming machine It becomes possible to refer to it. Also, this makes it possible to prevent, as much as possible, from playing a game with an unintended setting of the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-1 or Reference Invention 9-2,
The notification means may notify the gaming clerk in a notification mode that can be recognized whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed, the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, or whether the gaming state information has been restored. It is a feature.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming clerk (probability setting person) can recognize whether the determination probability has been changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit and whether the gaming state information has been restored. As a result, the gaming clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the game state information has been restored, and whether or not the determination probability has been changed along with the initialization of the game state information. Also, this makes it possible to prevent occurrence of situations such as unintentionally changing the determination probability or unintentionally not changing the determination probability.

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-4, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-2 or Reference Invention 9-3,
The identification information is variably displayed based on the determination result of the determination means, and when the determination result is a specification result, the identification information display means is configured to stop and display the identification information in a specific mode.
The notification unit is characterized by continuing the notification mode at least from a predetermined time after the start of the power supply by the power supply unit until the variable display of the identification information is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the notification mode is provided with identification information display means for fluctuating display of the identification information, and capable of recognizing whether or not the determination probability by the notification unit has been changed, and whether or not the gaming state information has been restored. From a predetermined time after the start of the power supply to a period until the variable display of identification information is performed, that is, from when the game machine is powered on to when the game starts. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the setting change of the determination probability has been made and whether or not the gaming state information has been recovered before the start of the game. Also, this makes it possible to use which gaming machine to play a game, to be used as a reference when selecting a gaming machine.

1 pachinko gaming machine, 7b effect symbol display area (effect symbol display area), 8 effect symbol, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first large winning opening, 35 second large winning opening, 39 specific area , 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control), 90 sub control board (sub control Part), 100 image control board (image control part) 103a 1st effect hold indicator, 103b 2nd effect hold indicator

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A determination unit that makes a determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the determination result is a specific result;
Judgment probability storage means for storing a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probability that the judgment means judges as the identification result;
A determination probability selection unit capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation;
A determination probability setting unit capable of setting the predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection unit as the determination probability of the determination unit;
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;
Storage holding means capable of storing the gaming state information stored in the gaming state information storage means for a predetermined period of time even after the power supply is stopped, based on detection of a drop in power supply voltage;
Gaming state information recovery means for recovering the gaming state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts the power supply;
When the power supply means starts supplying power, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased, and the game state information initializing means which does not restore the game state information when the reduction of the power supply voltage is detected , And
The gaming machine, wherein the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the gaming state information storage means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising, as the determination probability selection means, random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

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