JP2019209045A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To further enhance interest in a game in a game machine having a setting change function and a probability variation control function.SOLUTION: When a jackpot pattern is established and displayed, a jackpot game is executed. When a jackpot is generated, a jackpot pattern determination table is referenced and a jackpot pattern to be established and displayed is determined. When a probability variable pattern is established and displayed, a jackpot pattern is executed and then control is performed to a probability variable state. A game machine includes: a limit counter for starting counting on the basis of generation of a probability variable jackpot in a non-probability variable state and for counting the number of continuation times of jackpots generated by control to a probability variable state; and a limiter for controlling to a non-probability variable state by operation when the limit counter reaches an upper-limit value. When the limiter is not operated yet, a jackpot pattern is determined by referring to a jackpot pattern determination table corresponding to a setting probability. When the limiter means is operated, the same jackpot pattern determination table is referenced regardless of the setting probability and a jackpot pattern is determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, the present invention can be suitably applied to a “ball game machine”.

  In recent years, as a ball game machine, a function (hereinafter, set) that can change the probability of winning in the determination of whether or not to execute a jackpot game (hit determination probability) to one of a plurality of probabilities prepared in advance. Some have a change function (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of ball game machine, information indicating the probability that the jackpot determination probability is currently set (hereinafter referred to as a setting or setting value) is a part that is not visible to the player who is playing the game ( It is displayed on the back of the ball and ball machine, and the pachinko hall employee or the like usually confirms or changes the current setting. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game while predicting which is the current setting (setting value) of the ball game machine that is the game target.

  In addition, there are those having a function (hereinafter referred to as a specific game state control function) for controlling a game state after execution of a big hit game to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the generated big hit is a specific big hit. . For example, if the big hit that is generated is a probabilistic big hit, the probability that the big hit determination probability is higher than the probability in the non-specific gaming state (normal probability state) (hereinafter referred to as normal probability or low probability) after the big hit game is executed. A device having a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation function) that varies (hereinafter referred to as a high probability) is known. When a ball game machine having a probability changing function also has a setting change function, it is common to change the “normal probability” and the “high probability” according to the change in the setting probability.

  Furthermore, some ball game machines having a “specific game state control function” are equipped with a so-called “limiter function” (see, for example, Patent Document 2). For example, in a ball game machine with a probability variation function, by providing a `` probability limiter function '' that restricts the operation of the probability variation function, while making it easier to transition the gaming state to the certain variation state, Since the probabilistic state does not continue, the game soundness can be ensured.

JP 2003-205160 A JP 2008-295672 A

  By the way, in a ball and ball game machine having a setting change function, the current setting (setting value) is not simply suggested, but the player is made to predict the current setting (setting value) with a sense of tension. It is desirable to reduce the tension in order to further enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  The present invention is for solving the above-mentioned problems, and is to further enhance the gaming interest in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
Production control means for performing production based on the result of the determination of success / failure,
Comprising
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
The effect control means can display an effect symbol corresponding to the result symbol, and the effect symbol includes a plurality of effect symbol determination tables referred to the result symbol,
The effect design determination table refers to a common first effect design determination table provided irrespective of the set probability while corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination when the limiter means is not operated. Decide
When the limiter means is operated, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to a dedicated second effect symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability while corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of claim 1, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific game state control function, when the specific game state is started and the occurrence frequency of jackpots is increased, the player is restricted until the limiter means is activated. During the period, the player can enjoy the specific game state with a sense of tension when the specific game state ends. Then, when the limiter means is activated and the specific gaming state is finished, an opportunity to predict the current setting is generated. In other words, when the limiter means is activated and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second effect symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to, so that a change corresponding to the setting occurs with respect to the effect symbol displayed. Cause the possibility of For example, it is possible to cause a change corresponding to the setting to the type of effect symbol to be displayed, the appearance rate of the effect symbol to be displayed, or the like.

  Further, when the limiter means is not in operation, it is sufficient to refer to the same first effect symbol determination table regardless of the setting at the time when determining the effect symbol, so that the control program of the gaming machine is sufficient. It is also possible to simplify.

Other gaming machines according to invention 1 are:
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
A jackpot symbol determination means for determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to a jackpot symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the jackpot symbol is stored when the result of the determination is a jackpot And comprising
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
As the jackpot symbol determination table, a first jackpot symbol determination table in which data specifying at least the specific jackpot symbol of data specifying the specific jackpot symbol and data specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored; A second jackpot symbol determination table in which only data for specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored, and
The jackpot symbol determining means is:
When the limiter means is not in operation, a big hit symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a dedicated first big hit symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability, and when the limiter means is in operation And determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a common second jackpot symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability.

  According to another invention of the first aspect, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, an opportunity for predicting the current setting (setting value) is generated during the period until the limiter means operates. In other words, every time a big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to, so that a change corresponding to the setting can be generated with respect to the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed. . For example, it is possible to cause a change corresponding to the setting in the type of jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of a predetermined jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and the like.

  Therefore, before the counting means starts counting (before the specific gaming state starts), the player progresses the game with a sense of expectation and tension regarding when the specific gaming state starts. . Then, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting (set value) during the period until the limiter means operates after being controlled to the specific gaming state. In other words, every time a big hit occurs in a specific gaming state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (setting value), so it is possible to execute a reduced game while enjoying the specific gaming state , Can enhance the game entertainment.

  In addition, a player who was able to expect the setting within the limited period controlled by the specific gaming state is discouraged when the specific gaming state ends (the non-specific big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed) with the operation of the limiter means. The following benefits can be obtained. For example, for a player who can be assumed that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, for a player who can be inferred that the current setting is an unfavorable setting, it is possible to abandon continuation of the game on the gaming machine and prevent so-called “game trapping”. Can keep.

  Further, when the limiter means is operated, it is sufficient to refer to a common (identical) second jackpot symbol determination table provided irrespective of the setting (setting value) when determining the jackpot symbol. It is possible to simplify the control program of the gaming machine.

Other gaming machines according to invention 2 are:
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
A jackpot symbol determination means for determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to a jackpot symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the jackpot symbol is stored when the result of the determination is a jackpot And comprising
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
As the jackpot symbol determination table, a first jackpot symbol determination table in which data specifying at least the specific jackpot symbol of data specifying the specific jackpot symbol and data specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored; A second jackpot symbol determination table in which only data for specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored, and
The jackpot symbol determining means is:
When the limiter means is not in operation, a big hit symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a common first big hit symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability, and the limiter means is in operation. And determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated second jackpot symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability.

  According to the invention of the other invention 2, in the gaming machine having the setting change function and the specific game state control function, when the specific game state is started and the occurrence frequency of the jackpot is increased, the player is required to activate the limiter means. During the limited period, the player can enjoy the specific game state with the tension of when the specific game state will end. Then, when the limiter means is activated and the specific gaming state is finished, an opportunity to predict the current setting is generated. In other words, when the limiter means is activated and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred, so that the change corresponding to the setting is changed with respect to the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed. Cause the possibility to cause. For example, it is possible to cause a change corresponding to the setting in the type of jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of a predetermined jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and the like.

  Therefore, the player plays a game with a sense of expectation and tension regarding when the game is controlled to the specific game state before counting by the counting means (before the specific game state starts). proceed. Then, after the counting means starts counting, the specific gaming state is fully enjoyed for a limited period until the limiter means operates. Further, when the limiter means is operated, the specific gaming state is ended, so that the player is discouraged. On the other hand, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting. Therefore, the player can accurately determine whether or not to continue the game with the gaming machine.

  In particular, since the specific gaming state is ended when the limiter means is operated, it is easy to give a negative image to the player. However, according to the invention of the other invention 2, the current setting can be predicted with the operation of the limiter means. This negative image can be mitigated because there are many opportunities. For example, for a player who can guess that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, since it is possible to give up to a player who has been inferred that the current setting is an unfavorable setting, he / she can abandon continuation of the game on the gaming machine and prevent so-called “game trapping”. Can keep.

  When the limiter means is not operating, it is sufficient to refer to the same first jackpot symbol determination table when determining the jackpot symbol, regardless of the setting at that time. It is also possible to simplify.

  Here, since the “big hit determination probability” is usually set by the employee of the pachinko hall before the start of the pachinko hall, etc., the setting (setting value) is kept secret to the player. . For this reason, in the other inventions 1 and 2, the game is performed while predicting the setting (setting value) of the gaming machine according to the appearance of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and the appearance rate.

  Also, in each of the other inventions, as a combination of “specific jackpot symbol” and “non-specific jackpot symbol”, for example, “specific jackpot symbol” is “probability variation symbol” that activates the probability variation function after the jackpot game is executed. A combination of “non-specific big hit symbol” as “non-probable variable symbol” that does not activate the probability variation function after execution of the big hit game can be exemplified, but other combinations can also be exemplified (described later).

  As the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table, for example, a “table (storage means) in which a predetermined number of data specifying the jackpot symbol is stored” can be exemplified. The number of data stored in the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table may be singular or plural.

  Further, in the invention of the other invention 1, the big hit symbol to be determined and displayed is determined with reference to the dedicated first big hit symbol determination table provided in accordance with the setting at that time, and this dedicated first big hit symbol is determined. An example of the determination table is a first jackpot symbol determination table that is different in terms of stored data. More specifically, when referring to the individual first jackpot symbol determination tables, the possibility that a different jackpot symbol may be determined as the jackpot symbol that is determined and displayed as compared to the case where other first jackpot symbol determination tables are referred to. Examples include cases where the rate of determination of individual jackpot symbols that are generated or displayed is different.

  Furthermore, in the invention of the other invention 2, the big hit symbol to be determined and displayed is determined with reference to the dedicated second big hit symbol determination table provided in accordance with the setting at that time. As the symbol determination table, a second big hit symbol determination table that is different in terms of stored data can be exemplified. More specifically, when referring to the individual second jackpot symbol determination table, compared to the case of referring to the other second jackpot symbol determination table, there is a possibility that a different jackpot symbol may be determined as the jackpot symbol that is determined and displayed. Examples include cases where the rate of determination of individual jackpot symbols that are generated or displayed is different.

  In the other inventions 1 and 2, when the limiter means is not in operation, the big hit symbol to be determined and displayed is referred to by referring to the first big hit symbol determination table regardless of before or after the counting means starts counting. The mode to determine can be illustrated. However, before the counting means starts counting, the big hit symbol to be determined and displayed may be determined with reference to a third big hit symbol determination table different from the first big hit symbol determination table.

  In each of the other inventions, the first jackpot symbol determination table may be a jackpot symbol determination table in which only data specifying a specific jackpot symbol is stored, or data specifying a specific jackpot symbol; A jackpot symbol determination table in which data specifying a non-specific jackpot symbol may be stored.

  Next, other inventions 1 and 2 relating to the invention (hereinafter referred to as related inventions) will be described.

The gaming machine of the first related invention is:
In the gaming machine according to the other invention 1 or 2,
The result symbol includes a loss symbol indicating that the determination result of the success / failure determination is a loss,
When the result of the determination is that it is out of place, the out-of-order determination is performed by referring to the out-of-band design determination table in which a predetermined number of data for specifying the out-of-line design is stored, and determining the out-of-sequence symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means. Comprising means,
The missed symbol determining means determines a missed symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated first missed symbol determining table provided in accordance with the set probability when the limiter means is not operated. In the operation of the limiter means, the common symbol of the second error symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability is referred to determine the error symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means.

  According to the first related invention, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, the setting (setting) at that time is usually also determined by the “offset symbol” that is displayed more frequently than the jackpot symbol. Value) can be predicted with higher accuracy, so that it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  That is, when determining the “missing symbol” that is determined and displayed frequently when the limiter means is not operated, the “first offset symbol determining table” corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to. Therefore, there is a possibility that the “missing symbol” peculiar to the setting is displayed with high frequency, so that the player is surely displaying the “missing symbol” peculiar to the high frequency until the limiter means is activated. There is a possibility, and the setting at that time can be predicted with higher accuracy.

The gaming machine of the second related invention is
In the gaming machine according to the other invention 1 or 2,
The result symbol includes a loss symbol indicating that the determination result of the success / failure determination is a loss,
When the determination result is out of order, the out-of-design symbol determining means for determining the out-of-sequence symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to the out-of-sequence symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data specifying the out-of-sequence symbol is stored. Comprising
The missed symbol determining means determines a missed symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a common first missed symbol determining table provided irrespective of the set probability when the limiter means is not operated. In the operation of the limiter means, the off symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means is determined with reference to a dedicated second off symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability.

  According to the second related invention, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, the setting (setting) at that time is usually also determined by the “offset symbol” that is displayed more frequently than the jackpot symbol. Value) can be predicted with higher accuracy, so that it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  In other words, when determining the “missing symbol” that is frequently displayed even when the limiter means is operated, the “second offset symbol determining table” corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to. There is a possibility that a unique “offset symbol” is displayed in a definite manner. Therefore, there is a possibility that the “fault symbol” peculiar to the high frequency is fixedly displayed when the limiter means is operated, and it becomes easier for the player to predict the setting at that time with higher accuracy.

  The first related invention and the second related invention may be subordinate to the invention of the other invention 1, or may be subordinate to the invention of the other invention 2.

  (1) When the first related invention is dependent on the invention of the other invention 1, for example, when the limiter means is not in operation, the setting is frequently estimated by the jackpot symbol and the “offset symbol” that are confirmed and displayed. it can. Also, (2) when the first related invention 1 is subordinate to the invention of the other invention 2, for example, when the limiter means is not operating, the setting is inferred based on the “offset symbol” that is frequently displayed. In the operation of the limiter means, it is possible to reinforce the guess when the limiter means is not operated by the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed.

  (3) When the second related invention is dependent on the invention of the other invention 1, for example, when the limiter means is not operating, the setting can be estimated by the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and when the limiter means is operating Is able to reinforce the presumption when the limiter means is inoperative by the “delayed symbol” that is confirmed and displayed. (4) When the second related invention is dependent on the invention of the other invention 2, for example, when the limiter means is operated, it is set by the jackpot symbol and the “offset symbol” that are displayed with high frequency. Can be predicted.

  Note that in the first related invention 1 and the second related invention, the “missing symbol determination table” may store one or more pieces of data specifying “missing symbol”. When the gaming machine of the invention of each of the other inventions includes main control means for determining whether or not, and effect control for executing a game effect using predetermined effect means under the control of the main control means In the above, the “deleted symbol determination table” stores a plurality of data specifying the “deviant symbol”, and the “deviant symbol” determined by the “deviant symbol determining means” is determined as the “missing symbol”. Depending on the aspect, the aspect of the game effect may be specified. This point will be described later.

Other gaming machines described in invention 3 are:
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
A result design determining means for determining a result design to be confirmed and displayed on the design display means with reference to a design determination table in which a predetermined number of data specifying the result design is stored based on the result of the determination of success / failure; Equipped,
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
As the symbol determination table, a symbol determination table referred to corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination is separately provided, and
The result symbol determining means includes:
In the case of at least one of the case where the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot and the case where it is out of place,
When the limiter means is not in operation, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a dedicated first symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability while corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure And
When the limiter means is operated, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a common second symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability while corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure. It is characterized by that.

  The invention of the other invention 3 is an invention related to the invention of the other invention 1. In other words, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, when the limiter means is not in operation, the type of result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of a predetermined result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, etc. Changes can be made accordingly. For this reason, since the result symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific gaming state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (setting value). Is feasible and can enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

Here, in the invention of the other invention 3, (a) “when the result of the determination is a big hit”, (b) “when the result of the determination is out of place”, or (c) “the determination of the result” In the case where the result is a big hit and the case where it is out of place,
With reference to the first symbol determination table or the second symbol determination table, the result symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means is determined. Hereinafter, (b) and (c) will be further described.

First, in the case of (b),
“The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result of the success / failure determination (displacement) when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the determination is wrong, and according to the set probability. A result symbol (delayed symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a dedicated first symbol determination table (first failure symbol determination table) provided. A result symbol that is provided according to the determination result (displacement) and that is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means with reference to a common second symbol determination table (second offset symbol determination table) that is provided regardless of the set probability. (Determining the missing symbol) ”.

In the case of (c),
“The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result of the success / failure determination (big hit) when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit and according to the set probability. With reference to a dedicated first symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table) provided, a result symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and when the limiter means is actuated, A result symbol that is provided according to the determination result (big hit) and that is fixedly displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a common second symbol determination table (second big hit symbol determination table) provided irrespective of the set probability. (Big jackpot symbol)
In addition, when the result of the determination is wrong, when the limiter means is not operating, a dedicated second number is provided according to the result (failure) of the determination and the setting probability. 1 A symbol determination table (first failure symbol determination table) is referred to, a result symbol (delayed symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and the result of the determination of failure (loss) when the limiter means is operated. And a result symbol (fixed symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a common second symbol determination table (second offset symbol determination table) provided regardless of the set probability. It is characterized by.

Other gaming machines according to invention 4 are:
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
A result design determining means for determining a result design to be confirmed and displayed on the design display means with reference to a design determination table in which a predetermined number of data specifying the result design is stored based on the result of the determination of success / failure; Equipped,
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
As the symbol determination table, a symbol determination table referred to corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination is separately provided, and
The result symbol determining means includes:
In the case of at least one of the case where the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot and the case where it is out of place,
When the limiter means is not in operation, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a common first symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability while corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure And
When the limiter means is operated, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to a dedicated second symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability while corresponding to the result of the determination. It is characterized by that.

  The invention of the other invention 4 is an invention related to the invention of the other invention 2. In other words, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, when the limiter means is operated, depending on the setting, such as the type of result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of a predetermined result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, etc. Changes can occur. For this reason, since the result symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific gaming state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (setting value). Is feasible and can enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

Here, in the invention of the other invention 4, (A) “when the result of the determination is a big hit”, (B) “when the result of the determination is out of place”, or (C) “the determination of the determination” In the case where the result is a big hit and the case where it is out of place,
With reference to the first symbol determination table or the second symbol determination table, the result symbol to be determined and displayed by the symbol display means is determined. Hereinafter, (B) and (C) will be further described.

First, in the case of (B),
“The result symbol determination means is provided in accordance with the result of the determination (displacement) when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the determination is wrong and independent of the set probability. With reference to a common first symbol determination table (first failure symbol determination table) provided, a symbol (resulting symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and when the limiter means is operated, A result symbol that is provided according to the determination result (displacement) and that is fixedly displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated second symbol determination table (second offset symbol determination table) provided according to the set probability. (Determining the missing symbol) ”.

In the case of (C),
“The result symbol determination means is provided according to the result of the success / failure determination (big hit) when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit and is independent of the set probability. With reference to a common first symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table) provided, a symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and when the limiter means is operated, A result symbol that is provided according to the determination result (big hit) and that is fixedly displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated second symbol determination table (second big hit symbol determination table) provided according to the set probability (Big jackpot symbol)
Further, when the result of the determination is wrong, it is provided according to the result (failure) of the result of the success / failure when the limiter means is not operated and is provided regardless of the set probability. 1 A symbol determination table (first failure symbol determination table) is referred to, a result symbol (delayed symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and the result of the determination of failure (loss) when the limiter means is operated. And a result symbol (fixed symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated second symbol determination table (second offset symbol determination table) provided according to the set probability. It is characterized by.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in the gaming machine having the setting change function, the specific gaming state control function, and the limit function, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram inside MPU of a main controller. It is a general | schematic block diagram inside a random number generation circuit. It is a schematic block diagram explaining the structure and function of a power supply board (power supply device). It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said gaming machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a setting and setting probability, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a jackpot symbol. It is a chart which shows the 1st big hit symbol determination table of Example 1. (A) is a chart which shows the 2nd big hit symbol determination table of Example 1, (b) is a chart which shows the 2nd off-set symbol determination table of the modification 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption (INT) process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the fraud monitoring process performed with the said main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start winning confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows the special figure big hit symbol determination process of Example 1, (b) is a flowchart which shows the special figure big hit symbol determination process of Example 2. FIG. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display aspect displayed during the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol of the said gaming machine, and an example of the warning display aspect displayed at the time of winning frequency abnormality. It is explanatory drawing regarding the display mode which shows the 1st game performance of the said gaming machine, and the 1st game performance. It is explanatory drawing regarding the game performance which can be calculated with the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart 1 which shows the control content of the initial setting process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart 2 which shows the control content of the initial setting process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting state confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the LED output process performed with the said main controller. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition and transition condition which are performed with the said main controller. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in an effect symbol control apparatus. 10 is a chart showing a first big hit symbol determination table of Modification 1; It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a slip-off symbol. (A) is a flowchart which shows the detachment symbol determination process of the modifications 2 and 3, (b) is a flowchart which shows the detachment symbol determination process of the modifications 5 and 6. It is a graph which shows the 1st off symbol design determination table of the modification 2. It is a graph which shows the 1st off symbol design determination table of the modification 3. (A) is a chart which shows the 1st jackpot symbol determination table of Example 2, (b) is a chart which shows the 1st off-set symbol determination table of the modification 5. FIG. 10 is a chart showing a first jackpot symbol determination table of Example 2. FIG. It is a chart which shows the 2nd big hit symbol determination table of modification 4. It is a graph which shows the 2nd off-set symbol determination table of the modification 5. It is a graph which shows the 2nd off-set symbol determination table of the modification 6. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game effect in Modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a game effect in the modification 8. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the further another modification of this invention.

  Next, this invention is demonstrated using an Example and a modification.

(1) Example 1
First, a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment (Example 1) to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that is installed in a gaming store and is capable of being played by a player. The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a glass plate 110 is fitted and an inner frame (also referred to as a game frame) that can be opened and closed through a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. It has been. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.

  A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, and game sounds are thereby output, thereby improving the game taste. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

  In the lower half of the front frame 11, an upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are arranged in the vertical direction. A firing handle 14 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 13 in the lower half of the front frame 11. By operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, the launching device is operated, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is launched toward the game board 2. Also, prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.

  The lower tray 13 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever. .

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are disposed at the center position of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed on the game board 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.

  A center case 200 is disposed at the center of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

  At the left lateral position of the center case 200 in the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operation gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed. .

  The first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) is determined whether or not a game ball can be entered at a position directly below the center of the center case 200 at all times. A starting port 23 is arranged. Further, a second special figure starting port 24 for determining whether or not a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure) is determined due to the entry of the ball is installed immediately below the position. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip type opening member. The second special figure start opening 24 is won in the lottery of the above-mentioned drawing, and when the ordinary electric accessory is operated, the opening member is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time, and is entered only when the opening member is opened. A ball (winning) is possible.

  In the position directly below the second special figure starting port 24, there is provided a large winning port 25 that is openable and closable by an opening / closing plate and is opened to the big hit game. The special winning opening 25 is operated in such a manner that the open / close plate is opened in a predetermined open state for a predetermined time by operating a special electric accessory, and can be entered (winning) only when the open plate is opened. In addition, when a big hit is made in the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is true, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and the special accessory combination is operated by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Thereby, the big winning opening 25 is continuously opened.

  A plurality (four) of general winning ports 26 are arranged at positions on the left side of the first special figure starting port 23 to the big winning port 25 at a diagonally lower left position of the center case 200. In addition, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface immediately below the special winning port 25. Out of the game balls that have been fired, the first special figure starting port 23, the second special figure starting port 24, the big winning port 25, and the general winning port 26 do not enter (win) the out port 203. Game balls are taken in.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 2, a first special figure display device 27A, a second special figure display device 27B, a first special figure reservation number display device 271 and a second special figure reservation number display are displayed outside the outer rail 201. A device 272, a universal map display device 28, and a universal map hold number display device 281 are arranged.

  FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is accommodated. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path and the upper plate. 12 is paid out. Further, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.

  The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided under the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer is divided into a board (terminal for outputting a signal outputted from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front Although the two types of terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer are used, in this embodiment, the game state and the game result via one external connection terminal plate 38 are used. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

  The main controller 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a performance display device 48. The performance display device 48 is arranged at a position where the player cannot visually recognize the game. The performance display device 48 displays the calculated gaming performance. The performance display device 48 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED displays are arranged side by side, and is configured to be able to display 4-digit simple letters and numbers.

  In the performance display device 48 of the present embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and at the same time, the stage setting value (hereinafter simply referred to as “setting” or “setting value” at the time of setting change or setting confirmation of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. ”,“ Setting information ”, etc. Also, in the present embodiment, more specifically, a so-called value indicating setting 1 to setting 3 may be indicated). Yes.

  As described above, in each embodiment, a specific example in which the setting can be changed in three stages is illustrated. However, as another specific example, a case in which the setting can be changed over other stages can be illustrated. . For example, modes that can be changed in two steps (settings 1 to 2), modes that can be changed in four steps (settings 1 to 4), modes that can be changed in five steps (settings 1 to 5), and changes in six steps Possible modes (settings 1 to 6), modes that can be changed in seven steps or more, and the like can be exemplified.

  The main control device 40 includes a setting key SW47 immediately below the performance display device 48, as shown. The setting key SW47 has a well-known configuration that can be switched to the ON state when the setting key SW47 is turned 90 degrees clockwise, for example, from the illustrated OFF state in which the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, at least when the setting key SW47 is turned on, it is possible to make a transition to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. It is the composition to do.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the main controller 40 includes a RAM (RWM) clear switch 46 immediately below the setting key SW47. The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing the RAM clear by pressing the RAM clear switch 46 and turning on the power switch 86 to turn on the power.

  Note that the RAM clear switch 46 of this embodiment also has a function as an operation means for changing the step set value to an arbitrary value in the setting change. The function of the RAM clear switch 46 will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main controller 40 that controls the game progress and the like, and a payout control device 41 and a sub integrated control device 42 as sub control devices. And the effect symbol control apparatus 43 is comprised. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described.

  In the main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the production symbol control device 43, all include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM (hereinafter sometimes referred to as RWM), an input port, an output port, and the like. Each of these control devices is started by a CPU and a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is caused by an interrupt signal having a 2 ms period or a 4 ms period, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also includes a random number counter that extracts (generates) various random numbers. In the main controller 40 of the present embodiment, so-called hard random numbers are adopted as the random numbers to be generated and used. This configuration will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch controller 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power source and is configured to hold at least the contents of the RAM provided in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. In the pachinko machine 1, the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 42 are not retained.

  The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts electric power supplied from an AC power supply provided outside by a power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. And the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part which comprises the pachinko machine 1 by the power switch 86 provided in the power supply board 45 being operated. The pachinko machine 1 generates a backup power supply (also referred to as a backup power supply) by a backup power supply generation circuit (also referred to as a backup power supply circuit) configured from a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply stores DC voltage power in the capacitor during power supply from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 40) in the event of a power failure. Thereby, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, the first special figure start port 23, the second special figure start) It is configured to hold the total number of winning balls to be paid out by winning in the mouth 24, the big winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 26, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1).

  On the other hand, the backup power generated by the power board 45 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 42. For this reason, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 42 is cleared.

  The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board 45. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal (also referred to as a power failure detection signal) to the main control device 40 and supplies power from the AC power source. When the operation is performed, a supply signal is output to the main controller 40.

  The power supply board 45 including the backup power supply will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the RAM clear switch 46 (hereinafter simply referred to as SW) 46 (disposed in the main controller 40 in the illustrated example) pressed, the pachinko machine 1 The area excluding the part is cleared and the initial setting of the RAM is performed.

  Of the data stored in the RAM of the main controller 40, the following predetermined data is not cleared even when the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 46 is pressed. It is desirable to store in the storage area of the RAM. For example, data necessary for determining whether or not a condition for executing a predetermined calculation for calculating game performance to be described later is satisfied is not cleared. That is, data such as “total number of balls to be fired”, which will be described later, “number of normal game balls to be fired”, which will be described later, “total number of balls to be paid”, which will be described later, and “number of out balls”, which will be described later will not be cleared. Further, data for calculating game performance in a predetermined performance evaluation period for calculating game performance described later is not cleared. That is, the “normal game launch ball number” described later, the “paid-out ball number A” that has been paid out by the operation of the normal electric actor or the special electric actor described later, and the special electric accessory are continuously displayed. Thus, data such as “the number B of payout balls” that has been paid out by the operation is not cleared. Further, when the execution condition of the predetermined operation is satisfied, the data calculated for the gaming performance of the pachinko machine 1 in the predetermined performance evaluation period is not cleared.

  Further, the present embodiment is configured so that the step set values (so-called values indicating the setting 1 to the setting n corresponding to the changeable number of steps (n)) are not erased by the RAM clear. For example, if the number of steps that can be changed is “3”, a value indicating setting 1 to setting 3 (in the case of the present embodiment), and if the number of steps that can be changed is “6”, setting 1 to setting 6 are set. The value shown (in the case of other embodiments) is also configured not to be erased by RAM clear.

  That is, the RAM clear process is configured so that the area related to the step set value is not to be erased among the RAM areas erased by the RAM clear.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. The main controller 40 also includes a glass frame opening SW 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531, and the inner frame. Open SW 502, first special figure start port SW503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23, second special figure start port SW504 for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 24, normal operation Detection signals such as a general operation SW 505 for detecting entry into the gate 22, a general winning opening SW 506 for detecting entry into the plurality of general winning openings 26, and a count SW 507 for detecting entry into the big winning opening 25 are provided. Entered.

  The main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and the like, via the payout control device 41 and the production relay terminal board 532. The first special figure display device 27A, the second special figure display device 27B, and the first special figure are outputted via the output of commands to the sub integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43, and the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. The display control of the hold number display device 271, the second special figure hold number display device 272, the universal map display device 28, the universal figure hold number display device 281 and the like is performed.

  Further, the main control device 40 is connected to a special prize opening solenoid 508 and a general electric utility solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal board 531. The main control device 40 operates the special winning combination to control the special prize opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate to open the special prize opening 25. In addition, the main control device 40 operates the ordinary electric accessory, thereby controlling the universal electric component solenoid 509 to operate the opening member to open the second special figure starting port 24.

  The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and special figure jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.

  In the pachinko machine 1, a RAM clear SW 46 is provided in the main control device 40 in order to erase information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW 46 may be provided in the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45. The performance display device 48 is provided in the main controller 40 and is controlled by the main controller 40.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a setting key SW47 used in the main control device 40 for setting change and setting confirmation as described above.

  The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 41 includes a glass frame opening SW501, an inner frame opening SW502, a ball break SW520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and a game ball via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534. Detection signals such as a payout SW 522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full are input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game ball.

  The payout control device 41 receives a signal indicating that the lower tray 13 is full from the full SW 523 and a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank by the ball short SW520. The payout motor 521 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the ball break SW 520 and the full SW 523 continue to output signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  The payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit 60 and the payment display device 173 via the CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payment display device 173 is connected to a ball rental SW 171 for requesting rental of game balls and a payment SW 172 for requesting payment. When an operation signal for a lending request by the ball lending SW 171 is input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, a lending request is made from the CR unit 60 to the dispensing control device 41, and the dispensing control device 41 is connected to the dispensing motor 41. 521 is activated to pay out the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.

  On the other hand, when the settlement request operation signal from the settlement SW 172 is input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit 60 performs settlement according to the settlement request, and the balance display of the prepaid card is displayed in the settlement display device 173. Is done. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

  In addition, the payout control device 41 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38, and In response to this, a fire stop signal is transmitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured to pay out game balls. In recent years, a game machine that collects the launched game balls inside the game machine, fires it again by the launcher, and manages the number of balls of the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card (enclosed game) The pachinko machine 1 may have a configuration of an enclosed game machine.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 that stops firing and a touch SW 525 that detects that a player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. A firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524 The game ball is fired and stopped by controlling 526.

  The sub integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume adjustment SW, and operation signals for the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input.

  Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps (frame side decorative lamp 113). Furthermore, the command of the effect which displays a character etc. to the effect symbol control apparatus 43 and the display mode of the pseudo effect symbol of a special figure is transmitted.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the content of MPU (Micro Processing Unit) in the main controller 40 will be described in more detail. FIG. 5 is a block diagram inside the MPU of the main controller 40. The MPU is an ultra-compact processing device that includes at least the CPU of the main control device 40. In the MPU, a CPU 300, a built-in ROM 301, a built-in RAM 302, a random number circuit 303, a counter circuit 304, a timer circuit 305, and an external bus interface 306 are configured and connected to each other via an internal bus 307.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation pattern 301a, the first special symbol symbol data 301b, the first special symbol determination table 301c, and the second special symbol are stored in the built-in ROM 301 in order to execute each process described later. The symbol variation pattern 301d, the second special symbol design data 301e, and the second special symbol determination table 301f are respectively written.

  In the internal RAM 302, a first special symbol reserved storage area 302a, a second special symbol reserved storage area 302b, a probability variation counter 302d, and a time reduction counter 302e are set to be stored in dedicated storage areas, respectively. Yes. The timer circuit 305 includes a variable time timer 305a. The first and second special figure start port switches 503 and 504 mentioned above are connected to the internal bus 307 via the external bus interface 306, and the necessary processing is related to the internal ROM 301, the internal RAM 302, etc. The required output is performed from the external bus interface 306 to the sub integrated control device 42 via the internal bus 307. Although not shown in FIG. 5, the universal (ordinary symbol) display device 28, the universal (ordinary symbol) reserved number display device 281 and the first and second special (special symbol) display devices 27A and 27B. The first and second special figures (special symbols) on-hold number display devices 271 and 272 are also connected to the external bus interface 306, and output is made to them.

  In the first special symbol reserved storage area 302a and the second special symbol reserved storage area 302b of the present embodiment, hardware random numbers (also referred to as hardware random numbers) generated by the random number circuit 303 are stored. Is done.

  More specifically, in the first special figure extraction random number hold storage process (S252) of the special figure start winning confirmation process (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, due to the winning at the first special figure start opening 23, The extracted hardware random number is stored in the first special symbol hold storage area 302a, and the second special drawing start winning confirmation process (see FIG. 16) of the second special figure starting winning confirmation process (see FIG. 16) is also performed. In the special figure extraction random number hold storage process (S256), the hardware random number extracted is stored in the second special symbol hold storage area 302b.

  An overview of the random number circuit 303 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of the inside of the random number generation circuit. The random number circuit 303 includes a random number generation circuit 350 therein, which is activated almost simultaneously with the energization of the pachinko machine 1 (more specifically, the MPU of the main controller 40), and from the timer circuit 305 (see FIG. 5). The random number value is updated at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK). The random number circuit 303 includes random number registers 351 to 353, and the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit 350 is stored in any one of these random number registers 351 to 353. The register to be stored is designated by setting a value corresponding to the random value fetch register 354 in advance. Specifically, when it is desired to store a random value in the random value register 1, 1 is set in the random value fetch register 354, and when it is desired to be stored in the random value register 2, 2 is set in the random value fetch register 354. If it is desired to store the value in the numerical value register 3, 3 is set in the random value fetch register 354. The random number latch flag register 355 indicates whether or not a random number value has been taken into each of the random value registers 351 to 353. When a random number value is taken into the random value registers 351 to 353, a corresponding flag is set. Set to 1. Therefore, by referring to the random number latch flag register 355, it is possible to know which random number value register is in use (a random number value is stored). This flag is reset to 0 when the stored random number value is read.

  Note that the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 350 of the present embodiment is a “hit determination random number” used for lottery of the normal symbol display device, that is, whether or not to win the normal symbol, "Random number for determining a special symbol" used to select a winning symbol, "Random number for determining a big hit" used for drawing a special symbol display device, that is, whether to win a special symbol, or a special symbol display device Used to select the special pattern display random number for the special symbol display device and the special pattern display random number for the special symbol display device, which is used for selection of the special symbol determination random number 1 and the special symbol determination random number 2 3 types of “random number for determining a special pattern fluctuation pattern”, “random number for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern 2”, and “random number for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern” used for selecting a fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol display device. Disturbances used for gaming The it includes. The random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 350 of the present embodiment are the types described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured by other random number types.

  The configuration of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of the above-described embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration and functions of the power supply substrate (power supply device) 45 of this embodiment.

  The power supply board 45 of this embodiment includes a power supply circuit 95, a power failure detection circuit 96, a backup power supply circuit 97, a power reception circuit 98, and a power switch 86.

  The power supply circuit 95 generates and supplies operating power for each control device, actuator, and the like based on the main power AC24V supplied via the power receiving circuit 98. The power receiving circuit 98 is connected to a power switch 86 configured to be able to switch the supply of the main power AC 24V from the power receiving circuit 98 to the power circuit 95 to conduction or non-conduction.

  The backup power supply circuit 97 charges DC5V generated by the power supply circuit 95 and supplies it to the backup target as backup power supply (DC5V). The power failure detection circuit 96 sets the power failure detection signal 111 to a high level (ON) to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 when the voltage (24V) of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage. When the voltage of the main power source rises above a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection signal 111 is set to a low level (OFF).

  In the present embodiment, the power failure detection signal 111 is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. However, this configuration is not necessarily required. The main controller 40 may transmit only to the main controller 40, and the main controller 40 may transmit a power failure command to the payout controller 41, or the reverse configuration may be considered.

  An outline of the playability of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described below.

  When the game ball enters the normal operation gate 22, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display on the general display display device 28, and if it is a win according to the mode of the general map stopped after a predetermined time. Normally, an electric accessory works. When the ordinary electric accessory is actuated, the universal electrification solenoid 509 is driven, and the opening member is opened to allow entry into the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and 2 seconds (once) in the short time state (open extension) which is advantageous for the player. It is. Further, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the ordinary electric accessory is activated.

  When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to whether or not the first special figure is determined are extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as reserved storage of the first special figure. Then, the determination of success / failure is made based on the random number stored in the hold memory, and accordingly, the first special figure starts to change in the first special figure display device 27A and stops after a predetermined time. In addition, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers related to the determination of whether or not the second special figure is appropriate are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the reserved storage of the second special figure. Then, the determination of success / failure is made based on the random number stored in the hold, and accordingly, the second special figure starts variable display on the second special figure display device 27B, and stops after a predetermined time.

  Note that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are true or false is given priority regardless of the order of entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special figure, when the fluctuation of the second special figure stops and there is no reserved memory of the second special figure, the amount of the reserved memory of the first special figure Make a pass / fail decision.

  Since the variation display and final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game board 2, the first symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 is used for the first display. A pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect design corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed, and the result of the determination of success or failure is notified to the player through the pseudo effect display. For example, the pseudo effect display is configured such that three pseudo effect symbols are changed and a big hit is obtained when the three symbols stop at the same symbol. As the pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is performed, and the player's expectation is enhanced by whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

  If it is a big win (winning) according to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, and the game ball enters the big winning opening 25 A big hit game that will be possible. In addition, as the big hit game, any one of the 4R big hit game in which the round game that opens the big prize opening 25 in a predetermined release mode is performed for four rounds, the 8R big hit game in which the eight rounds are performed, and the 10R big hit game in which the ten rounds are performed. Is selected.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a stochastic machine. Specifically, games by the pachinko machine 1 are roughly classified into a game state in which the big prize opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big prize opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming state with the closed prize opening 25 closed is roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability gaming state) and a state advantageous to the player compared to the normal probability gaming state (the probability of being a big hit). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation gaming state) that is high and easy to win.

  The jackpot symbols of the first special chart and the second special chart include a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation gaming state is set so as to be able to shift after the jackpot game is finished with the probability variation symbol. If a big hit is made in the probability variation game state in either the normal probability game state or the probability variation game state with a probability variation symbol, the game shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends. Similarly, the normal probability gaming state is set so as to be able to shift after the big hit game with the non-probable variation symbol. The normal probability gaming state transitions after the big hit game is over if the big probability is a non-probable variation symbol in any of the normal probability gaming state and the probability variation gaming state.

  After the transition to the normal probability gaming state, the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the usual figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening member of the second special figure starting port 24 is opened. When the is extended, it becomes short. When the variation time (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  More specifically, in the short time state, the time of the normal map displayed on the general map display device 28 is shortened along with the reduction of the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure. By shortening, the fixed figure is displayed many times within a certain time. Accordingly, the number of times that the normal map is hit within a certain time increases, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened increases accordingly. In addition, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this manner, the number of times of display of the second special figure is further increased, and the player's possession ball can be obtained by a prize ball obtained by winning the second special figure starting port 24. It becomes difficult to reduce, and an advantageous game can be performed.

  In the probability variation gaming state, the first special figure, the second special figure, and the usual figure change time is shortened similarly to the time reduction state, and the opening extension function of the second special figure starting port 24 is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the opening extension function of the second special figure starting port 24 are the same as the short-time state, but the probability variation gaming state has a higher probability of hitting the special figure in addition to the short-time state (a state where it is easy to hit big) Therefore, the gaming state is further advantageous to the player.

  Here, the probability variation symbol constitutes a specific example of “specific jackpot symbol”, and the probability variation gaming state constitutes a specific example of “specific gaming state”. The “non-probable variation symbol” constitutes a specific example of “non-specific big hit symbol”, and the normal probability gaming state constitutes a specific example of “non-specific gaming state”. Other specific examples of the “specific big hit symbol” and the “non-specific big hit symbol” will be described later (see FIG. 48B).

  Next, basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with “setting 3” having the highest jackpot probability from “setting 1” having the lowest jackpot probability as three kinds of step set values (so-called settings) having different jackpot probabilities. ing. It is possible to change the probability (setting probability) set as the big hit probability (low probability and high probability) by performing a proper changing operation and changing the step set value (setting value). It is said that.

  Incidentally, the basic specification of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 8 exemplifies a case where the big hit is unlikely to occur and the step set value is “setting 1”. Then, the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) for each stage setting value will be described in detail. The jackpot probability in the normal probability gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state are “setting 1” as shown in FIG. "Is set to 1/300 and 1/30," Setting 2 "is set to 1/290 and 1/29, and" Setting 3 "is set to 1/280 and 1/28. Thus, in this embodiment, in each setting, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is configured to be 10 times the jackpot probability at the normal time.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value indicating the setting, the more advantageous for the player, and the smaller the numerical value indicating the setting, the disadvantage for the player. Conversely, the numerical value indicating the setting decreases. The player may be more advantageous, and the larger the player, the more disadvantageous the player may be.

  In this embodiment, both the jackpot probability in the normal probability gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state can be changed for each set value, but unlike this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state depends on the setting value. The jackpot probability in the normal gaming state may be constant regardless of the set value.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the step set value can be changed in three steps is illustrated, but a configuration in which the step set value can be changed in two steps or four or more steps may be used. For example, the stage setting value can be changed in 6 stages, and the jackpot probability in the normal probability gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state are 1/300 and 1/30 in “setting 1” and 1/290 in “setting 2”. 1/29, 1/20 and 1/28 at "Setting 3", 1/270 and 1/27 at "Setting 4", 1/260 and 1/26 at "Setting 5", 1 at "Setting 6" You may set to / 250 and 1/25.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the probability of entering the probability variation game state after the big hit game is finished is “80%” when the probability variation limiter is not operated, and is “0%” when the probability variation limiter is activated. Here, the probability variation limiter is a specific example of the “limiter means”, and operates when “a result of the determination of success / failure executed while being controlled to the probability variation gaming state becomes a big hit” continues for a predetermined number of times. Even if the result of the determination of success or failure becomes a big hit with the probability variation limiter operating, after the big hit game is executed based on the big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal probability gaming state.

  In other words, in the normal probability gaming state, when a probable big hit is generated, after the big hit game based on the probable big hit is finished, the limit counter starts to operate, and the count value of the limit counter becomes the limit value (in this embodiment, “ 5 ”), the probability variation limiter is activated, and the next big hit is uniformly set as the normal big hit. However, if a normal big hit occurs before the count value of the limit counter reaches the limit value, the limit counter is reset. Here, the limit counter constitutes a specific example of “counting means”.

  In this embodiment, (1) the limit counter is activated (counting is executed), and the probability variation limiter is not activated (the probability variation gaming state in which the probability variation limiter is not activated); and (2) the limit counter and the probability variation. When the limiter is not activated (normal gaming state), if the result of the determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined with reference to the same big hit symbol determination table. For this reason, in the case of (1) and (2), the probability of rushing into the probability change gaming state after the big hit game is equalized. However, unlike this embodiment, as will be described later, the jackpot symbol determination table referred to in the cases (1) and (2) may be different (see FIG. 48A).

  Next, returning to FIG. 8, the number of prize balls will be described. When one game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, three game balls are set to be paid out as prize balls. Further, it is set so that when one game ball enters each general winning opening 26, 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the prize balls of each general winning opening may be different. When one game ball enters the big prize opening 25, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the prescribed number of winnings of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to four, and the prescribed number of winnings of the large winning port 25 is set to ten.

  Explain the probability of winning the usual figure. The normal win probability is set to 1/6. On the other hand, the probability of winning a normal extension of the opening extension is set to 5/6. The opening time of the normal second special figure starting port 24 is set to once for 0.2 seconds, and once for 2 seconds for opening extension.

  The contents of the jackpot game and the gaming state after the jackpot game will be described.

  There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure. One is a 10R jackpot game, which shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game ends and also shifts to a short-time state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10,000 times. When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 10R jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is finished, there is a 40% probability of shifting to the probable gaming state and the short-time state.

  The other is an 8R jackpot game, which shifts to a probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot game ends and also shifts to a short-time state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10,000 times. When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 8R jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is finished, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state and the short-time state is 40%.

  The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a short-time state is given 100 times after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 4R jackpot game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the short-time state after the jackpot game ends is 20%.

  There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special chart. One is a 10R jackpot game, which shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game ends and also shifts to a short-time state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 10R big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game is finished, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state and the short time state is 40%.

  The other is an 8R jackpot game, which shifts to a probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot game ends and also shifts to a short-time state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 8R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probable game state and the short time state after the big hit game is finished is 40%.

  The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a short-time state is given 100 times after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special chart, the 4R jackpot game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the short-time state after the jackpot game ends is 20%.

  Next, the first special figure display device 27A and the second special figure display device 27B will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The first special figure display device 27A includes eight LEDs (a1 to a8), and the second special figure display device 27B also includes eight LEDs (b1 to b8). The first special figure display device 27A realizes the variable display of the “first special symbol” by sequentially blinking the eight LEDs (a1 to a8), and the second special figure display device 27B also has eight pieces. Fluctuation display of the “second special symbol” is realized by sequentially blinking the LEDs (b1 to b8). Specifically, in the first special figure display device 27A, as shown in FIG. 9B, the LED (a1), LED (a2), LED (a3)... LED (a8) blink in this order, , LED (a1), LED (a2)... LED (a8) blinking in this order until the variation time (variation time specified by the variation pattern described later) elapses, thereby changing the “first special symbol”. Realize the display. Further, in the second special figure display device 27A, as shown in FIG. 9B, the LED (b1), LED (b2), LED (b3)... LED (b8) blink in this order, and the LED (b1 ), LED (b2)... LED (b8) blinking in order until the variation time (variation time specified by the variation pattern described later) elapses, thereby realizing the variation display of the “second special symbol”. .

  The variation display of the first special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the first special diagram start port 23, and the symbol indicating the result of the determination (that is, the result symbol) is confirmed and displayed when the variation time has elapsed. The In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the second special diagram start opening 24, and the symbol indicating the result of the determination (that is, the result symbol) is determined when the variation time has elapsed. Is displayed.

  Then, regardless of whether or not the winning determination based on the entrance to the special figure starting ports 23 and 24 is executed, if the result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed as a result symbol, and the result is “out of place”. And “out-of-order” is confirmed and displayed as a result symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the eight LEDs (a1 to a8, b1 to b8). By turning on the LED for a certain time (for example, a value of 0.6 seconds), the occurrence of “missing” is displayed (“missing symbol” is confirmed).

  Here, in FIG. 10, the LED in the on state is indicated by “white circle”, and the LED in the off state is indicated by “black circle”.

  When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the special 1 figure start port 23 (hereinafter, also referred to as the first success / failure determination) is “displacement”, the “special view 1_offset symbol 1” is displayed as the first special view. One LED is turned on and displayed on the device 27A. In addition, when the result of the success / failure determination based on the special figure 2 starting port 24 (hereinafter, also referred to as second success / failure determination) is “displacement”, “special figure 2_outgoing symbol 1” is displayed as the second special figure. One LED is turned on and displayed on the device 27B.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol (special symbol 1), and any of the jackpot symbols emits light from the LEDs (a1 to a8) constituting the first special symbol display device 27A. It can be identified by the number. In addition, there are a plurality of jackpot symbols for the second special symbol (special symbol 2), but any of the big jackpot symbols can be identified by the number of light emission of the LEDs (b1 to b8) constituting the second special symbol display device 27B. It is said that.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, as the big hit symbol of Special Figure 1, “Special Figure 1_10R Probability Symbol 1” displayed by lighting up 8 LEDs and 7 LEDs are displayed. "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Symbol 2", "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1" displayed with 6 LEDs lit, and "Special Figure 1_8R Probability Symbol 2" displayed with 5 LEDs lit 1 ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”displayed by lighting four LEDs, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”displayed by lighting three LEDs are displayed. There is a possibility.

  In addition, as a big hit symbol of the second special figure, “Special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern 1” displayed by lighting eight LEDs and “Special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1” displayed by lighting six LEDs. ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Probability Pattern 1 ”displayed with 5 LEDs lit,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Pattern 1 ”displayed with 4 LEDs lit, and 3 LEDs There is a possibility that either “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” displayed by lighting or “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 2” displayed by lighting two LEDs may be displayed.

  Next, the first jackpot symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 11, and the second jackpot symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the determination is a big hit, when determining the big hit symbol to be confirmed, the first big hit symbol determination of FIG. 11 is performed regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operated. Browse the table.

  Further, when the hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit symbol to be determined and determined is determined, the second big hit symbol determination table in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first big hit symbol determination table includes another (dedicated) first big hit symbol determination table that is referred to according to the setting at that time. More specifically, a first jackpot symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 3) referred to when the stage setting value is “setting 3” and a first jackpot symbol determination table referred to when setting 2 is set. A symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2) and a first jackpot symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1) referred to when setting 1 is provided .

  Further, the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table are a jackpot symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 1) to be referred to when the first hit determination is performed, and a second hit determination. A jackpot symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 2) to be referred to when the determination is made is provided separately.

  In the following description, the first big hit symbol determination table for special figure 1 is “Special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table”, and the second big hit symbol decision table for special figure 1 is “Special figure 1 / second big hit. "Special symbol determination table", the first big hit symbol determination table for special figure 2 "Special figure 2, first big hit symbol determination table", the second big hit symbol determination table for special figure 2 "Special figure 2, second big hit This is referred to as a “design determination table”.

  In the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1, “special chart 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 1_8R probability variation symbol 1”, Data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “Special Figure 1 — 4R Normal Symbol 1” is stored. And, the random number for design determination acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 23 (hereinafter referred to as the first start prize) (the special figure determination random number 1, the special figure determination random number 2). The jackpot symbol for Special Figure 1 is 40%, 40%, and 20% respectively for "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 1", "Special Figure 1_8R Probability Pattern 1", and "Special Figure 1_4R Normal Pattern 1". It is determined.

  Further, in the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, “special chart 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 2” are specified as data for identifying the jackpot symbol relating to the special diagram 1. ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Probability Variation 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Design 1 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 1", "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 2", and "Special Figure 1_8R Probability Change". It is determined at a rate of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% for “symbol 1” and “special symbol 1 — 4R normal symbol 1”, respectively.

  Furthermore, in the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1, “special chart 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 2” ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Probability Variation 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Design 1 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 1", "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 2", and "Special Figure 1_8R Probability Change". It is determined at a ratio of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% for “symbol 1” and “special symbol 1 — 4R normal symbol 1”, respectively.

  Referring to the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 1 or setting 2, as the jackpot symbol of special chart 1, “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3 There is a possibility that a special jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 ") that is not determined when referred to is determined. In addition, in the case of referring to the “special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1 and in the case of referring to the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, The determination rate of the special jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 ") is different.

  Therefore, if the specific jackpot symbol ("Special Fig. 1_10R Probability Variation 2") is confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it is presumed that the step set value is not the setting 3 (the most advantageous setting for the player). Is done. Further, if the frequency of the specific jackpot symbol ("Special Fig. 1_10R probability variation symbol 2") is determined and displayed is high, it is estimated that the stage setting value is likely to be set 1 (the most unfavorable setting for the player). it can. Further, if the special figure 1_10R probability variation pattern 2 is not displayed in a definite manner before the probability variation limiter is activated, it can be estimated that the step set value may be the setting 3. In particular, when the game duration in the pachinko machine 1 is long and the probability variation is likely to occur frequently (even if the limit counter is frequently activated), the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is not displayed at all. It can be assured that the step setpoint is setting 3.

  Further, in the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2, “special chart 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 1” ”And“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, data for specifying each of the three types of big hit symbols is stored. And the random number for design determination acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure start port 24 (hereinafter referred to as the second start winning prize) (random number for special figure determination 1, random number for special figure determination 2) The jackpot symbol for Special Figure 2 is 60%, 20%, and 20% for "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Pattern 1", "Special Figure 2_8R Probability Pattern 1", and "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Variation 1" respectively. It is determined.

  Further, in the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, “special chart 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 1” are specified as data identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special diagram 2. ”,“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is “special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variable symbol”, “special symbol 2_4R normal symbol” 1 ”and“ Special Figure 2 — 4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10%, respectively.

  Further, in the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2, “special chart 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 1” ”,“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are stored. Then, by means of random number lottery using the jackpot symbol determination random numbers, “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_8R Probability Symbol”, “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2” respectively It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, 5%, 15%.

  Therefore, if the predetermined jackpot symbol ("Special Fig. 2_4R Normal Symbol 2") is confirmed and displayed before the operation of the probability variation limiter, it is estimated that the step set value is not the setting 3. Further, if the frequency of the predetermined big hit symbol ("Special Fig. 2_4R normal symbol 2") is determined and displayed is high, it can be estimated that the stage setting value is setting 1. Further, if the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is not fixedly displayed before the operation of the probability variation limiter, it can be estimated that the step set value may be the setting 3.

  In particular, when the game duration in the pachinko machine 1 is long, and even when frequently transitioning to a probable change state (even if the limit counter is frequently activated), the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is frequently displayed. It can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting 1, and the pachinko machine 1 determines to stop the game. In this case, it is possible to prevent so-called “game intrusion” and to improve game soundness.

  The “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” may also include a probability variation symbol that is fixedly displayed depending on the setting. For example, referring to “Special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3, “Special figure 2 — 10R probability variation symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 40%, and “Special figure 2 • 10 corresponding to setting 2” is determined. Referring to the “first jackpot symbol determination table”, it is assumed that “special figure 2 — 10R probability variation symbol 1” and “special symbol 2 — 10R probability variation symbol 2” are each determined at a rate of 20%. Further, referring to the “special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, the “special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the “special symbol 2_10R probability variable symbol 1” is 30. % Is to be determined. In this way, in the case of referring to “Special Figure 2 / First Big Hit Symbol Determination Table” as well as the first big hit symbol determination table referred to when the first winning / failing determination is performed, As in the case of referring to the “1st / first jackpot symbol determination table”, the setting at that time can be estimated by the presence / absence and appearance frequency of a predetermined probability variation symbol (special symbol 2_10R probability variation symbol 2).

  Similarly, when referring to the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table”, a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed depending on the setting may be provided. And the setting at that time can be estimated by the presence or absence and appearance frequency of a predetermined normal symbol (special symbol 1_4R normal symbol 2).

  Next, the second jackpot symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The second jackpot symbol determination table is a jackpot symbol determination table that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.

  And, regardless of the current stage setting value, a “special figure 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” is provided as a second jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when the result of the first success / failure determination is a jackpot. As a second big hit symbol determination table to be referred to when the second determination result is a big hit, a “special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table” is provided.

  In the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table”, “special chart 1_10R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 1_8R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 1_4R normal” are specified as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1 Data specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 1” is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number earned based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbol of Special Figure 1 is “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_4R Normal” It is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20% for symbol 1 ”, respectively.

  Also, in the “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table”, “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 2_8R normal symbol 1”, “special chart” are specified as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols “2_4R normal symbol 1” is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number earned based on the second starting prize, the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol is "Special Fig. 2_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Fig. 2_8R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Fig. 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a game performance indicating the degree of gambling of the pachinko machine 1 in a predetermined performance evaluation period based on the result of the game when the game progresses and a predetermined calculation execution condition is satisfied. It has a function to calculate. The game performance is calculated by the main controller 40. Then, the contents of the gaming performance are displayed on the performance display device 48 based on the calculation result.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is provided in which, for example, a hall employee can change to an arbitrary stage setting value among the above-described six kinds of stage setting values.

  In addition, a configuration is also provided in which the current stage setting value can be confirmed.

  In addition, a stage setting value display means for displaying the current stage setting value so as to be visible when the stage setting value is changed or confirmed is provided.

  In this embodiment, the stage setting value display means is realized by using the above-described performance display device 48 for displaying the gaming performance. Note that a display device dedicated to the step set value may be provided as the step set value display means.

  Further, when the step set value is changed to an arbitrary value, the RAM clear SW 46 is also used as an operation means for changing the step set value every time the operation is performed. Note that a dedicated operation means may be provided as an operation means for changing the step set value.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of step setting values are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of step setting values is changed to any step setting value, and the current step setting value is confirmed. In addition, the current stage setting value can be visually confirmed.

  In the present embodiment, a process for determining whether or not the step set value is an appropriate value is provided in S40 of the activation process (FIG. 13) described later and S615 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32). In such processing, the following determination values and the like are set in advance for reference of determination.

  That is, as the determination value of this process, the step set value is set to 1, that is, 0 for setting 1, 1 for setting 2, and 2 for setting 3. Furthermore, 3 is set as the “step set value maximum value”. As a result, if a determination value (0 to 2) corresponding to any of the settings 1 to 3 originally set is set, it is determined that the value is less than 3 which is the “step set value maximum value”. Is done. On the other hand, when any judgment value of 3 or more is set, there is a risk that an unplanned step set value is set due to some fraud or a risk that the data is destroyed due to some cause This is the basis for determining “RWM abnormality”. In the present embodiment, with such a configuration, it is monitored whether an appropriate step set value is set. As will be described later, the determination value corresponding to the step set value is stored (set) in the “step set value storage area”. The “stage set value storage area” is a storage area that is not erased even by the RWM clear process.

  When the step set value is set to a value other than 1 to 3, a different value is set as the determination value for this process. For example, if the step setting value can be set to any one of 1 to 6, the step setting value is 1, that is, 0 for setting 1, 1 for setting 2, 2 for setting 3, and for setting 4. 3, 4 for setting 5, and 5 for setting 6. Furthermore, 6 is set as the “step set value maximum value”. As a result, if a determination value (0 to 5) corresponding to any of the settings 1 to 6 originally set is set, it is determined that the value is less than 6 which is the “stage setting value maximum value”. Is done. On the other hand, if any judgment value of 6 or more is set, there is a risk that an unscheduled step set value is set due to some fraud or a risk that the data is destroyed for some reason This is the basis for determining “RWM abnormality”.

  When the stage setting value is set to a value other than 1 to 3, the number of first big hit symbol determination tables corresponding to each setting described above increases. For example, when the stage setting values are 1 to 6, six first big hit symbol determination tables corresponding to each setting are provided.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has at least a “RWM clear” state, a “backup recovery” state, a “setting confirmation” state, a “setting change” state, a “game stop” state, as shown in FIG. , A power-on state, and a state transition to a power-off (also called power-off) state.

  The setting state flag is a flag indicating a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is transitioned, and a different flag value is set in the setting state flag in accordance with each transition state. That is, 0 is set in the “RWM clear” state and “backup recovery” state, 1 is set in the “setting confirmation” state, 2 is set in the “setting change” state, and 3 is set in the “game stop” state. The case where the setting state flag is 0 is either a “RWM clear” state or a “backup return” state, that is, a state in which a normal game is possible.

  In addition, this “a state in which a normal game is possible” is a state in which the player can execute a normal game, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is a “non-time-short state and a normal probability gaming state”. Regardless of whether it is a “short-time state and a normal probability gaming state” or a “high probability gaming state”, it means a state in which a player can execute a game using the pachinko machine. This “state in which normal game is possible” may be referred to as “normal game executable state”.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has functions such as change, confirmation, and display regarding such so-called settings, and also has a function of transition to a state such as a “setting confirmation” state and a “setting change” state. I have. How the pachinko machine 1 specifically realizes such a function will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 34, that is, executed by the main controller 40. The program processing will be described in detail.

  First, basic control processing and performance display functions related to a normal game (a normal game executable state) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The activation process of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main control device 40 starts this processing, the main control device 40 first sets the stack pointer to the stack address in S0 and shifts the processing to S5. To do.

  In S5, main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register, and proceeds to S10. The interrupt vector address is for designating a start address relating to an interrupt (INT) processing program to be described later in the address space (memory space).

  In S10, main controller 40 sets a built-in register, and proceeds to S15.

  S0 to S10 executed by the main controller 40 are CPU initial setting processes that the main controller 40 first executes as preparation for subsequent processes when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

  In S15, main controller 40 reads the input port register, and proceeds to S20.

  In S20, main controller 40 determines whether or not power failure detection signal 111 is OFF (output stopped) based on the value of the input port register read in advance. If the determination is affirmative (S20: yes), If the process proceeds to S25 and a negative determination is made (S20: no), the process proceeds to S15.

  The input port register read process of S15 is repeatedly executed until an affirmative determination is made in this step. The power failure detection signal 111 is regarded as ON when the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage at the time of power interruption, and is considered OFF when the voltage rises above the predetermined voltage. Reference) is a generated signal. That is, in S20, that the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF means that the voltage has risen after the power is turned on and is in a stable state.

  If the determination is affirmative in S20, main controller 40 permits writing to RWM (also referred to as RAM) in S25, and proceeds to S30.

  In S30, main controller 40 obtains a checksum, and proceeds to S35.

  In S35, main controller 40 determines whether or not the checksum acquired in S30 is abnormal. If the determination is affirmative (S35: yes), the process proceeds to S55, and if the determination is negative (S35: no), the process proceeds to S40.

  In S40, main controller 40 determines whether or not the currently set step set value is less than the “step set value maximum value”. If the determination is affirmative (S40: yes), the process proceeds to S45. If the determination is negative (S40: no), the process proceeds to S55.

  In this step, whether or not the stage setting value that has been set is an abnormal value, that is, for example, an unauthorized person who is trying to obtain an unfair gain has not been prepared with an unauthorized stage setting value, Determine.

  In S45, main controller 40 determines whether or not the backup flag is set. If the determination is affirmative (S45: yes), the process proceeds to S47, and if the determination is negative (S45: no). , The process proceeds to S55.

  In this step, whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup of the data related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 has been completed is set at the time of the previous power failure, that is, the information backup at the time of the power failure is performed without any problem. It is determined whether or not.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later in the power failure detection signal monitoring process (S105) of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14), the power was interrupted when the setting state flag is 3, that is, in the “game stop” state. In some cases, the backup flag is not set, and the checksum is not calculated and stored. Therefore, when the state before the power interruption is the “game stop” state, a negative determination (determination of RWM abnormality) is made in either step S45 or S35, and the process proceeds to S55.

  In S47, main controller 40 sets the value of the setting state flag in the general-purpose register, and proceeds to S50.

  In this embodiment, when it is not determined that “RWM abnormality” is found in S35, S40, or S45, the data related to the setting state flag is stored. For example, if the state before the power interruption is the “setting change” state, information related to the setting state flag indicating this is set in the general-purpose register, so that the RWM clear process (S60) described later can be performed. Without being affected, it is possible to determine in the initial setting process (S65) to be executed later that the setting change state was before power interruption. In other words, even if the RWM clear SW 46 is turned on when the power is turned on again in the setting change state, the information related to the setting state flag indicating the “setting change” state is maintained. It is configured so as to be able to reliably return to the “setting change” state.

  In S55, main controller 40 sets the result indicating “RWM abnormality” in the general-purpose register, and proceeds to S60.

  In this embodiment, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, the set step set value is not less than the “step set value maximum value”, or the backup flag is not set. Is processed as “RWM abnormality”.

  In S50, main controller 40 determines whether or not RWM clear SW 46 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S50: yes), the process proceeds to S60, and if the determination is negative (S50: no), The process proceeds to S65.

  This step is a process that shifts when it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality in any of the determination processes of S35, S40, and S45 described above. Therefore, even if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the three types of determination steps, if the RWM clear SW 46 is in the ON state, the process proceeds to S65 after performing the RWM clear process in the next S60. If the RWM clear SW 46 is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to S65 without performing the RWM clear process.

  In S60, main controller 40 executes RWM clear processing for clearing and initializing RWM to 0, and proceeds to S65.

  In the present embodiment, in the RWM clear process, as described above, the RWM area excluding the area related to the stage setting value is cleared. As a result, the stage setting value that has been changed to a new value in the setting change process (S610) of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), which will be described later, is not deleted even if the RWM clear process is executed. The changed step set value is maintained. However, at least in the initial setting process (FIGS. 30 and 31) and the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), which will be described later, the setting state flag set before power interruption is deleted.

  However, if the value of the setting status flag is set in the general-purpose register in S47 before the RWM clear process (S60), it is held so that it can be referred to later. The general-purpose register for setting the value of the setting state flag in S47 is a register that can be confirmed later without erasing the set result even when the RWM clear process (S60) is executed. In step S515 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), which will be described later, a determination is made by referring to the result set in step S47 in the general purpose register.

  In addition, the general-purpose register for setting a result indicating “RWM abnormality” in S55 can be confirmed later without erasing the set result even when the RWM clear process (S60) is executed. Register. In S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) described later, the determination is made by referring to the result set in S55 in the general-purpose register.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, the area related to the stage setting value, the general-purpose register in which the value of the setting state flag is set, and the result of “RWM abnormality” are set. The state of the general-purpose register is maintained without being erased.

  Furthermore, if it is found that “RWM abnormality” is found in any of S35, S40, or S45 when the power is turned on this time, the RWM is initialized in the RWM clear process (S60), so “RWM abnormality” The determined cause is immediately resolved. However, the result of “RWM abnormality” set in the general-purpose register is maintained even after the RWM clear process.

  Therefore, if a negative determination is made in either S575 or S580 in an initial setting process (FIG. 31) described later, 3 is set in the setting state flag. If the power is cut off with the setting state flag set to 3, the backup flag is not set as described above. Thus, when the startup process is started again when the power is turned on next time, even if it is determined in S35 and S40 that it is not “RWM abnormality”, it is always determined in S45 that it is “RWM abnormality”. ing. That is, once it is determined that the “RWM abnormality” has occurred, in this embodiment, unless the power is turned on in a state where a transition condition (4) (see FIG. 34) described later is satisfied, the “game stop” state (setting state flag) In a state in which 3 is set to 3).

  When the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, the value of the setting state flag set before power interruption is erased and the process proceeds to the initial setting process (S65). If the negative determination, that is, the RWM clear SW 46 is not turned ON, the RWM clear process (S60) is not executed, so the information such as the setting state flag set before the power interruption remains maintained after the power recovery. Then, the process proceeds to the initial setting process (S65).

  Further, in this embodiment, since the value of the setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register in S47, the value set in the general-purpose register can be referred to regardless of whether or not the RWM clear process (S60) is executed. It is possible to check the value of the setting state flag that was set before power interruption.

  In S65, main controller 40 performs an initial setting process, and proceeds to S70.

  The initial setting process transitions to any state from the state before power interruption (especially the “game stop” state at power interruption) and the input value at power-on (the state of the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW 46). This is a process to set whether to do. In this embodiment, any of the “setting change” state, the “setting confirmation” state, the “game stop” state, the “RWM clear” state, and the “backup return” state can be transitioned when the power is turned on. (See FIG. 34 described later). The “RWM clear” state and the “backup return” state are both “normal game executable state” in which a normal game is possible. The initial setting process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  In S70, main controller 40 sets a timer interrupt register, and proceeds to S75.

  In this step, the corresponding timer interrupt register is set in preparation for execution of the subsequent interrupt (INT) processing.

  In S75, main controller 40 prohibits the timer interruption, and proceeds to S80.

  In S80, main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S80: yes), the process proceeds to S85, and if the determination is negative (S80: no), The process proceeds to S97.

  Therefore, when the setting state flag is not 0, that is, in the “setting confirmation” state, the “setting change” state, and the “game stop” state, the subsequent processes of S85 to S95 are not performed. In other words, the performance display totaling division processing of S90 is executed only in a normal game-capable state (normal game executable state) such as a “RWM clear” state and a “back-up return” state. This process is not executed in the “change” state and the “game stop” state.

  The main controller 40 executes the corresponding register saving process in S85, executes the performance display totaling division process in S90, executes the register restoration process in S95, and shifts the process to S97. .

  The performance display aggregation division process is a process of calculating the result by aggregating data in order to display the performance of the pachinko machine 1 described later on the performance display device 48.

  In S97, main controller 40 permits timer interruption, and proceeds to S75. The main controller 40 performs a loop process from S75 to S97. Every time a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms) generated based on the system clock occurs until the timer interrupt is permitted in S97 and the timer interrupt is prohibited in S75, an interrupt (INT) process to be described later Is executed. When the interrupt (INT) process is completed, RETI (Return from Interrupt) is executed, and the process waits until the timer interrupt is prohibited in S75.

  The above is the starting process of the present embodiment.

  The interrupt (INT) process of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the interrupt (INT) process is a process executed until the timer interrupt is permitted in S97 of the activation process (FIG. 13) and the timer interrupt is prohibited in S75.

  When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S100, various timers and a watchdog timer (WDT) are set, and the process proceeds to S105.

  In this step, various timer settings and watchdog timer clear and restart are executed.

  In S105, main controller 40 executes a power failure detection signal monitoring process and proceeds to S110.

  In this step, the power failure detection circuit 96 (see FIG. 7) monitors whether or not the power failure detection signal 111 is turned on (output) on the condition that the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage when the power is interrupted. And monitor the occurrence of a power outage. In addition, when the occurrence of a power failure is detected in this step, a power interruption process (not shown) is executed.

  That is, if the “game is stopped” state (the setting state flag is 3), access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down. If the game is not stopped, a backup flag is set, a checksum is calculated and stored, and access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down.

  That is, as described above, at the time of power interruption, it is confirmed whether or not the setting state flag is not 3, that is, whether or not the “game is stopped” state. If the setting status flag is not 3, a backup flag is set. However, when the setting status flag is 3, the backup flag is not set and the checksum is not calculated and stored.

  In addition, if it is in the “setting change” state (setting state flag is 2), it is not in the “game stop” state as described above, so a backup flag is set, a checksum is calculated and stored, and built-in RWM access is prohibited to prepare for power down. At this time, the flag value 2 of the setting state flag is also stored and maintained, and when the power is turned on again, the flag value is referred to and set in the general-purpose register in S47 of the startup process (FIG. 13). Is possible.

  In S110, main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating “a state in which a normal game is possible (a normal game executable state)”. If the determination is affirmative (S110: yes), S115 If the determination is negative (S110: no), the process proceeds to S190.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the start-up process (FIG. 13) is 0, that is, either the “RWM clear” state or the “backup return” state. It is determined whether or not it is in a state.

  In S115, main controller 40 executes timer update processing, and proceeds to S120.

  In this step, various timers are updated.

  In S120, main controller 40 executes an input determination process, and proceeds to S125.

  In this step, input data is input from the input port, and monitoring processing for the start port switch and count switch and monitoring processing for abnormal winnings are executed.

  That is, confirming the entry (winning) of the first special figure starting port 23, confirming the entering (winning) of the second special figure starting port 24, confirming the entering (winning) of the large winning port 25, and the normal operation gate 22 Confirmation of the passing of the game ball, confirmation of winning (winning) of the general winning opening 26, input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.

  Further, a fraud monitoring process (FIG. 15) described later is one module of the input determination process. The fraud monitoring process (FIG. 15) is a process for monitoring whether the general winning opening 26 is fraudulent. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the general winning opening 26 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is greater than a predetermined number (for example, 10). When there are many, it is judged that it is fraudulent and it is the process which alert | reports that. The fraud monitoring process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  The input determination process and the fraud monitoring process are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment as described above, and may be configured as follows. That is, in the input determination process, confirmation of winning (winning) at the second special figure starting port 24 and confirmation of winning (winning) at the big winning opening 25 are performed, and fraud monitoring which is one module of the input determining process. The process may be configured as a process for monitoring whether the second special figure starting port 24 and the big prize winning port 25 are fraudulent. Specifically, it is determined whether or not each of the number of winnings to the second special figure starting port 24 and the large winning port 25 outside the winning period is greater than a predetermined number. It may be a process for notifying that effect. This is based on the assumption that a valid period for validating a prize is set for ordinary and special electric instruments. There is a case. In addition, there may be cases where a number of winnings are generated by an unauthorized person by an unauthorized person even if the validity period ends. A configuration that realizes monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed by assuming that a predetermined number (for example, one) is exceeded after the expiration of the valid period, and that a prize exceeding this number is regarded as an illegal prize. It is possible to adopt it.

  In S125, main controller 40 executes special figure special electricity processing, and proceeds to S130.

  In this step, the state of the special symbol and the special electric accessory is updated. In order to control the special figure and special electricity, the entrance detection process to the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port SW504 is performed, the special symbol display control process, and the special electric accessory related to the big hit game The control process is executed.

  The special figure start winning confirmation process (FIG. 16), the special figure success / failure determination process (FIGS. 17 to 21), and the special game process (FIGS. 22 to 26) to be described later are modules of the special figure special electric process.

  In the special figure starting winning confirmation process (FIG. 16), which will be described later, when a game ball wins the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, “big hit determination random number”, “special figure determining random number 1” ”,“ Special figure determination random number 2 ”,“ Special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 ”, and“ Special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 ”, and the like. However, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first special figure based on the entrance of the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure based on the entrance of the second special figure starting port 24 can be up to 4 respectively. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 when the reserved memory is full, the award ball is only paid out and stored. It is not configured.

  In S130, the main control device 40 executes a normal power transmission process, and proceeds to S135.

  In this step, the state of the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory is updated. In order to control ordinary and ordinary trains, the entrance detection process to the ordinary diagram operation SW 505 is performed, and the normal symbol display control processing, the control processing of the ordinary electric accessory related to the winning game, and the like are executed.

When a prize is awarded to the ordinary figure operation gate 22, a plurality of random numbers such as “random number for hit determination”, “random number for ordinary figure determination”, and “random number for ordinary figure variation pattern determination” are acquired.
In S135, main controller 40 executes a game state setting process, and proceeds to S140.

  In this step, the game state is updated. The game state is updated by executing a clear process such as the normal operation state or the special operation state.

  In S140, main controller 40 executes a prize ball command transmission process, and proceeds to S145.

  In this step, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 41 for the prize balls generated based on the balls entered into the various prize openings.

  In S145, main controller 40 executes an error monitoring process, and proceeds to S150.

  In this step, each error such as a radio wave error and a vibration error is monitored.

  In S150, main controller 40 executes an information output process, and proceeds to S155.

  In this step, output to the external terminal board is performed by executing various information creation processing and information data output processing.

  In S155, main controller 40 performs solenoid output processing, and proceeds to S160.

  In this step, output to the solenoid is performed by executing creation processing and information data output processing of solenoid data and the like. In accordance with the progress of the game, the main control device 40 executes output processing for the special prize opening solenoid 508, the universal utility solenoid 509, and the like.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a process of outputting a security signal from the external connection terminal board 38 is also executed in S155 in order to notify that the pachinko machine 1 is in error when there is an abnormality.

  In S160, main controller 40 saves the corresponding register, executes out-of-region processing in S165, restores the register in S170, and proceeds to S175.

  In step S165, out-of-region processing is performed as control processing of the performance display device 48, output processing of trial test data, and the like. That is, based on the result calculated in the performance display totaling division process (S90) of the activation process (FIG. 13), the display control data and the trial test data using the performance display device 48 are out of the RWM area. Process to create.

  In S175, main controller 40 executes a segment data setting process, and proceeds to S180.

  In this step, the LED data setting table is acquired, and segment data creation processing for performing light emission control for each LED common (display area in units of 8 bits related to the LED segment) is performed. That is, the data created outside the RWM area in the above-described area processing (S165) is moved into the RWM area, and segment data to be output in the LED output process (S180) described later is set. .

  The main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating that it is in the “game stop” state in S190 that is shifted in the case of a negative determination in S110. If the determination is affirmative (S190: yes) If the determination is negative (S190: no), the process proceeds to S195.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the startup process (FIG. 13) described above is 3. When the setting state flag is 3, the process proceeds to S180 immediately without executing S195, and when the setting state flag is not 3, that is, when it is 1 or 2, the process proceeds to S180 via S195.

  In S195, main controller 40 executes a setting state confirmation process, and proceeds to S180.

  This step is a process for confirming the setting and changing the setting. That is, at the time of setting change or setting confirmation, based on the input values (detection signals related to the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW 46), the stage setting value change, the “setting change” state, and the “setting confirmation” state Processing related to termination is performed.

  The setting state confirmation processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In S180, main controller 40 executes LED output processing, and proceeds to S185.

  In this step, information for light emission control related to the performance display device 48 and various LEDs is output.

  That is, the information for performance display using the performance display device 48 or information for light emission control related to the step set value, and the first special figure display provided in a collective manner on the lower right side of the front side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) LED emission of the device 27A, the first special figure hold number display device 271, the second special figure display device 27B, the second special figure hold number display device 272, the common figure display device 28, the general figure hold number display device 281, etc. Outputs information for control.

  In S185, main controller 40 permits the interrupt, ends the interrupt process, and returns to S75 of the activation process.

  The above is the interrupt (INT) processing of this embodiment.

  Here, the fraud monitoring process, which is one module of the input determination process (S120) in the interrupt (INT) process described above, will be described with reference to FIG. In the “fraud monitoring process”, first, in S200, it is determined whether or not fraud due to a winning frequency abnormality has been performed. Note that fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency is when the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 26 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10). is there. If it is illegal (S200: yes), an unauthorized notification process is performed in S201, followed by an unauthorized notification command transmission process (S202), and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in the process of S200 that fraud has not been performed (S200: no), the fraud monitoring process is terminated and the process returns.

  The prescribed number in the fraud monitoring process is the total number of game balls that have entered the four general winning openings 26. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined number is set for each general winning opening 26.

  In the fraud notification process (S201), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal to the payout control device 41. The payout control device 41 that has received the illegal command lights the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in the fraud notification command transmission process (S202), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud notification command to the sub integrated control device. The sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command displays on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21 the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening SW 506 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds). In addition, a warning display indicating that an abnormal fraud of the winning frequency has been performed is displayed, and an error notification is performed by the frame-side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11.

  The fraud monitoring process is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment. In other words, it does not monitor the prize winning abnormality in the general prize opening, and determines whether or not fraud has occurred depending on whether or not the number of prizes outside the prize valid period for ordinary electric or special electric instruments exceeds the predetermined number. May be configured to be monitored.

  Next, as a module of the special figure special power process (S125) in the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14), the following “special figure start winning confirmation process”, “special figure win / fail judgment process” and “special game process” will be described. explain.

  The “special drawing start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 16 includes various random numbers such as random numbers used to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. The random number is stored in the main controller 40 as a hold storage. Then, various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the second special figure starting port 24 are as follows. There are four.

  In the “special drawing start winning confirmation process”, first, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 is detected by the first special drawing starting port SW503 (S250). If there is no entry (S250: no), the process proceeds to S254. If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (S250: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of the first special figure holding memory stored in the main controller 40 is full in the process of S251. (Determining whether the upper limit has been reached). If it is full (S251: yes), the process proceeds to S254.

  If the reserved memory is not full (S251: no), in the process of S252, the first special figure jackpot determination random number, special figure determination random number 1, special figure determination random number 2, special figure variation pattern determination random number 1, The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern 2 is extracted. The extracted various random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as reserved storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40 and then stored in the reserved storage area. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same manner as when there is a storage number.

  Thereafter, a reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories in the first special figure is added, and a first special figure pending number command indicating the value of the added reserved memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S253).

  Although not shown in the drawings, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach with respect to the stored storage of the first special figure. When there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach due to the prefetch determination, it is desirable to transmit a prefetch command indicating that to the sub integrated control device 42.

  Subsequently, in the process of S254, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 is detected by the second special figure starting port SW504. If there is no entry (S254: no), this process is terminated. If there is a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 (S254: yes), it is determined in the process of S255 whether or not the number of the second special figure hold memory stored in the main controller 40 is full. (Determining whether the upper limit has been reached). If it is full (S255: yes), the process returns.

  If the reserved memory of the second special figure is not full (S255: no), the big hit determination random number, the special figure determining random number 1, the special figure determining random number 2, the special figure variation pattern of the second special figure in the process of S256 A random number for determination 1, a random number for determining a special figure variation pattern 2, etc. are extracted. The extracted various random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as reserved storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40 and then stored in the reserved storage area. Note that even if the number of reserved memories in the second special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same manner as when there is a storage number.

  Thereafter, a hold memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories in the second special figure is added, and a second special figure hold number command indicating the value of the added hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S257). Then return.

  Although not shown in the drawings, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach with respect to the stored storage of the second special figure. When there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach due to the prefetch determination, it is desirable to transmit a prefetch command indicating that to the sub integrated control device 42.

  Next, FIG. 17 to FIG. 21 are flowcharts of the “special figure win / fail determination process”. In this process, whether or not the first special figure is determined and whether or not the second special figure is determined are executed. In this case, the success / failure determination of the second special figure is executed with priority over the determination of the success / failure of the first special figure. It should be noted that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are determined is almost the same process, and in the following description, the two are distinguished if necessary. Otherwise, the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply “special drawing”.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the “special drawing determination process”, first, it is determined whether or not a special hitting game or a small hitting game is in progress by confirming that the special electric accessory is not in operation (S300). If the special electric accessory is operating (S300: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing” (see FIG. 18). If the special electric accessory is not activated and is not in the big hit game or the small hit game (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in a variable stop (S301). If the change is stopped (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed (S302).

  If the confirmed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage of the second special figure (S303). If there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the hold memory number of the second special figure is subtracted and a shift process of the hold memory is performed (S304). As a result of the shift processing, the oldest stored memory among the stored memories of the second special figure becomes the target of the determination.

  If there is no second special figure hold memory in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether there is a first special figure hold memory (S305). If there is a holding memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the holding memory number of the first special figure is subtracted, and the holding memory is shifted (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the determination of success / failure.

  If there is no storage for the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

  Subsequent to the process of S304 or S306, in the process of S310 shown in FIG. 18, the probability change flag is checked to determine whether or not the current game state is a special change probability change game state. If the probability change is in progress (S310: yes), the determination is made by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of the probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved storage that is the target of the determination (S311).

  If it is not under certainty in the process of S310 (S310: no), the determination is made by comparing the normal probability determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the stored memory that is the target of the determination (S312).

  Here, in the processing of S311 and S312, the success / failure determination is performed with the setting probability corresponding to the setting at that time. That is, as shown in FIG. 9A described above, when the step set value is “setting 1” which is the most disadvantageous for the player, “1/30” in the process of S311 and “1/300” in the process of S312. Is determined with a jackpot probability of "". Also, if the stage setting value is “setting 2”, which is an intermediate advantage for the player, the success / failure determination is performed with a jackpot probability of “1/29” in the process of S311 and “1/290” in the process of S312. . Furthermore, when the step set value is “setting 3” which is most advantageous for the player, the success / failure determination is performed with a jackpot probability of “1/28” in the process of S311 and “1/280” in the process of S312. In the present embodiment, it may be possible to predict whether or not the determination of whether or not the determination is made is made based on the “result symbol to be determined and displayed”.

  Subsequently, in the process of S313, it is determined whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S311 or S312 is a big hit.

  If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the process of S314, a big hit symbol is determined based on the special figure determining random number 1 and the special figure determining random number 2 of the reserved memory that is the object of the success / failure determination.

  That is, in the process of S314, the jackpot symbol is determined by the process for determining the jackpot symbol (special symbol jackpot symbol determination process). Here, with reference to FIG. 19A, the “special figure big hit symbol determination process” of S314 will be described.

  In this special figure big hit symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a limit reaching flag is set (S314a). Here, the limit arrival flag is a flag indicating that the number of consecutive times counted by the limit counter (counting means) (the number of consecutive big hits generated in the probability variation state) has reached the limit number (5 times the limit number) ( Will be described later). Then, when the limit number (limit number) is reached, the limit reaching flag is set (value is “1”), and when it is referred to in the special figure big hit symbol determination process, it is released (value is “0”).

  When the limit reaching flag is canceled (S314a: no), the big hit symbol is determined by referring to the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time (S314d). The big hit symbol determination process is terminated. That is, regardless of whether or not the limit counter (counting means) has started counting, if the limit arrival flag is not set (the value is “0”), the setting (settings 1 to 3) is performed. The big hit symbol is determined with reference to the corresponding first big hit symbol determination table.

  More specifically, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, if the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination corresponding to the“ setting 3 ”is determined. See Table. In the case of “setting 2”, the “special chart 1 / first big hit symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2” is referred to. Further, in the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 1 / first big hit symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  Also, when determining the jackpot symbol related to special figure 2, if the step set value is “setting 3”, refer to “special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to “setting 3”. To do. In the case of “setting 2”, the “special chart 2 / first big hit symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2” is referred to. Further, in the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  In this embodiment, (1) the case where the limit counter has not started counting refers to the case where the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is the normal probability gaming state, and the case where the limit counter has started counting. The term “when the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is a probability change game state” means. As described above, in this embodiment, the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) is referred to regardless of whether or not the limit counter has started counting. The jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to may be different between the case where it has not started and the case where it has started (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48A).

  When the limit reaching flag is set (S314a: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by referring to the common second big hit symbol determination table unrelated to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time (314b). ). Then, after performing the process of releasing the limit reaching flag (the process of setting the value to “0”) (S314c), the special figure big hit symbol determination process is terminated.

  Here, the second jackpot symbol determination table referred to by 314b will be described. Whatever the current stage setting value is, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, the common “special figure 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” is referred to. In addition, regardless of the current stage setting value, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, the common “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” is referred to.

  When the process of S314 is executed as described above, the process proceeds to S315 of FIG. In the process of S315, a variation pattern such as the variation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number 1 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern 1 and the random number 2 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern of the holding storage that is the object of the determination of success / failure. Determine (S315).

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the contents of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variable jackpot game, the 8R probability variable jackpot game, or the 4R normal jackpot game, the jackpot game After the end, a transition to a probability change game, a transition to a short time, a time setting for a big hit start effect of a big hit game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, a time for a big hit end effect, etc. are set.

  In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit and “missing” (S313: no), the process of determining the “missing symbol” of the special figure is performed in the process of S317. However, regardless of whether the special figure determining random number 1 or the special figure determining random number 2 of the reserved memory that is the target of the above-described determination of the success / failure, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1 is uniformly “special symbol 1_disregarding symbol 1”. The “missing symbol” relating to the special figure 2 is uniformly decided as “special figure 2_outlier symbol 1”.

  Subsequent to the process of S317, the process proceeds to the process of S318, and a variation pattern such as a variation time of the “out of symbol” of the special figure is determined. Next, the process proceeds to S319, and “offset setting process” is performed (S319). In the “missing setting process” in S319, if the number of time reductions or the number of probability changes is positive, −1 is respectively set.

  After the process of S316 or the process of S319, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved memory after the determination of the validity (for example, information indicating the decrease of the reserved memory after the determination of the validity) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S320). ).

  In the subsequent process of S321, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 27A or the second special symbol display device 27B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Move to “Process”. The variation start command and the symbol designation command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate.

  In the process of S301 in FIG. 17, when the special figure is changing (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 20, when the change time of the symbol has passed (S330: yes), in the confirmed symbol display process of S331, Control is performed to display the fixed symbol after finishing the display of the fluctuation of the special figure on the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  If the fixed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 17 (S302: no), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 21 to determine whether or not the fixed symbol display time has ended. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

  On the other hand, if the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the fixed symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 27A or the second special symbol display device 27B is performed by the finalized symbol display end process of S341. The control to be ended is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special figure.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that is a big hit (S342). If the combination is a big hit (S342: yes), the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is “1”. If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S344). Subsequently, if the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is “1” (S345: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” (S346). By these processes, the game state relating to the probability change state and the short time state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device is activated when the determination of whether or not the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is established. Necessary equipment. Furthermore, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), and a big hit start effect process is performed (S349), and the process proceeds to "special game process".

  If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is “1” (S350), and it is determined that the probability variation flag is “1”. In the case (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S351). If the probability variation number is 0 (S351: yes), the process proceeds to S352, the value of the probability variation flag is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S353. That is, if a negative determination is made in the process of S350 or S351, or if the process of S352 is executed, the process proceeds to S353.

  In the process of S353, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is “1”. If it is “1” (S353: yes), the process proceeds to S354, and it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0. (S354). If the number of time reductions is “0” (S354: yes), the process proceeds to S355, the value of the time reduction flag is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S356. If a negative determination is made in S353 or S354, the process proceeds to S356 as it is.

  In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, a state designation command including information on a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  In the high-probability gaming state, since the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions are originally set to “10000” times, even if the special symbol variation display is repeated until a big hit occurs, an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S351 and S354. Never. Further, in this embodiment, when the number of times of probability change and the number of times are positive, the number of times of probability change and time reduction is decremented by 1 every time the change of the special symbol is started (see the process of S318 in FIG. 18), and the change of the special symbol. It was determined whether or not the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions became “0” when ending. However, unlike the present embodiment, when the number of time reductions and probability changes is positive, the number of times of probability change and time reductions is decremented by 1 when the change of the special symbol is finished, and the number of times of probability change and time reductions becomes “0”. The probability variation flag value may be set to “0” when the probability variation count becomes “0”, and the time shortening flag value may be set to “0” when the time variation count becomes “0”.

  In the above-described special figure big hit symbol determination (the process of S314 in FIG. 18), when determining the big hit symbol related to special figure 1, special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table or special figure 1 / second big hit With reference to the symbol determination table, the jackpot symbol to be finalized is determined using “Special Random Number 1 for Special Diagram Determination, Random Number 2 for Special Diagram Determination” stored in the processing of S252. Similarly, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, refer to the special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table or the special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table and store the special figure 2 stored in the process of S256. Using “special figure determination random number 1, special figure determination random number 2”, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and determined was determined.

  However, in the process of S252, the symbol determining random number for the special figure 1 is stored, and the data for specifying the big hit symbol is stored in the special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determining table and the special figure 1 / second big hit symbol determining table. It is stored in association with “Random number for determining jackpot symbol for special figure 1”. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by random number lottery using the “random number for determining the jackpot symbol for the special chart 1” stored based on the first start winning. Similarly, in the process of S256, “Random number for determining the big hit symbol for special figure 2” is stored, and the big hit symbol is stored in the special figure 2 / first big hit symbol determining table and the special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determining table. The data to be identified is stored in association with “the random number for determining the jackpot symbol for special figure 2”. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special symbol 2 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by random number lottery using the “design random number for special symbol 2” stored based on the second start winning prize.

  Also, in the above-mentioned “deletion symbol determination (the processing of S317 in FIG. 18)”, when determining “the detachment symbol relating to special figure 1”, “the special figure determination random number of special figure 1 which is stored in the processing of S252” 1. “Special figure determination random number 2” is used to determine the “outlier symbol” to be confirmed, and when determining “outlier symbol related to special figure 2”, the “special figure 2” special symbol stored in the process of S256 is determined. Using the figure determining random number 1 and the special figure determining random number 2, the off symbol to be confirmed is determined.

  However, in the process of S252, “Random symbols for determining the special symbol for special figure 1” is stored, and the special symbol 1 and the first special symbol determining table and the special symbol 1 and the second special symbol determining table are stored in the “exclude symbol design”. “Identified data” is stored in association with “Random design determining random number for special figure 1”. Then, the “missing symbol” related to the special symbol 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by random number lottery using the “random symbol for determining the special symbol for special symbol 1” stored based on the first start winning prize. Similarly, in the process of S256, “Random symbols for determining a special symbol for special figure 2” is stored, and the special symbols in the special figure 2 / first graphic design determining table and the special graphic 2 / second graphic design determining table are stored in the special graphic. The data to be identified is stored in association with “the random symbol for determining the off symbol for special figure 2”. Then, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by random number lottery using the “random symbol for losing symbol symbol for special symbol 2” stored based on the second starting prize.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the “special game processing”, first, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S400). If it is operating (S400: yes), the processing of S401 is large. It is confirmed whether or not the winning opening 25 is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), this process is terminated.

  If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is determined in the process of S402 whether or not it is during the big hit game interval. If it is not during the interval (S402: no), it is determined in the process of S403 whether or not the special figure big hit end effect is being performed. If it is not during the big hit end effect (S403: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect time has elapsed in the process of S404. If the big hit start production time has elapsed (S404: yes), the big winning opening 25 of the first round is opened by the big winning opening releasing process and the process returns (S405).

  If the big winning opening is being opened in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not there are ten winning prizes in the big winning opening 25 (regular winning number) (S410), Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended (S411), and if either is affirmative (S410: yes or S411: yes), the special winning opening 25 is set in the processing of S412. It closes, a big hit interval process is executed (S413), and the process returns.

  If it is during the big hit interval in the processing of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the big hit interval time has passed (S420), and if it has passed (S420: yes). In step S421, it is determined whether or not the final round (for example, 10R for a 10R jackpot game, 8R for an 8R jackpot game, 4R for a 4R jackpot game). If it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the big hit end effect of S422 is executed, and the big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43 in this process, and the big hit game is ended. And return.

  On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening of the big winning opening 25 of the next round is executed by the opening process of the big winning opening 25 in S423, and the process returns.

  If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect time has passed (S430). If the elapse of the big hit end effect time is confirmed (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous action device in S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

  Subsequently, in the process of S433, it is determined whether or not there is a setting to be surely changed after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol or the like.

  In other words, the jackpot game is executed based on the setting contents of the jackpot setting process (refer to the process of S316 in FIG. 18) of the hit determination (special symbol winning determination) that caused the jackpot that caused the executed jackpot game. After that, it is determined whether or not to operate the probability changing function. More specifically, for example, based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown) in which the setting contents are stored after the big hit setting process, the executed jackpot game is confirmed and displayed as “probability big hit symbol” Or whether it is based on the fact that the “normal jackpot symbol” has been confirmed and displayed. Then, if the game is a big hit game executed based on the fact that the “probable big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed, an affirmative determination is made in S433, and the big hit executed based on the fact that the “normal big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed. If it is a game, a negative determination is made in S433.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S433 (S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probability variation state (10000) is set in the processing of S434, and “1” is set in the probability variation flag in the processing of S435. As a result, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends.

  In the subsequent process of S436, a process (S436) for setting the number of repetitions (10,000 times) of the short time state given together with the probability state and a process (S437) for setting the short time flag to "1" are executed, and the process of S438 Migrate to By executing the processing of S436 and S437, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is over.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a probable big hit is generated, the gaming state after executing the big hit game is controlled to a probability state and a short-time state. Therefore, in the processing of S433, the big hit game ends according to the big hit symbol etc. If it is determined later that there is a setting for probability variation, a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag are set (value is set to “1”). However, in the pachinko machine 1 having the so-called “latency probability variation big hit”, before executing the process of S436, “a process for determining whether or not there is a setting to shorten the time according to the big hit symbol or the like” is performed. If an affirmative determination is made in this process, the process of S436 and S437 is executed, and then the process proceeds to S438. If a negative determination is made in this process, the process of S436 and S437 is skipped and the process proceeds to S438.

  In the process of S438, it is determined whether or not the limit count flag is set (whether or not the value is “1”). Here, the limit count flag is a flag that is set when the probability variation jackpot is generated in the normal probability gaming state (the value is set to “1”), and that the count is performed by the limit counter. The limit counter is a specific example of the counting means, and is a counting means for counting the number of consecutive big hits that occur in the probability variation gaming state.

  This limit count flag is canceled when the count value of the limit counter reaches a limit value (in this example, “5” is exemplified) or a normal big hit occurs.

  If the limit count flag is released (S438: no), after setting the limit count flag in the process of S439 (after setting the value to “1”), the process proceeds to the process of S440 in FIG. If the count flag is set (S438: yes), the process of S439 is skipped and the process proceeds to S440 in FIG. In other words, when a probability variation jackpot is generated in the determination of success or failure in the normal probability gaming state (that is, when an initial winning of the probability variation jackpot occurs), the limit count flag is set in the process of S439, and the process proceeds to the process of S440. However, when the probability variation big hit is generated in the determination of whether or not the game is in the probability variation gaming state (that is, when the continuous variation corresponding to the probability variation big hit is generated), the processing of S439 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S440.

  In the process of S440 in FIG. 26, the limit counter is incremented by “+1”. That is, in the process of S440, when the first hit of the probability variation big hit occurs, the count value of the limit counter is set to “1”. When the consecutive change of the probability variation big hit occurs, the big hit game based on the previous probability variation big hit A process of “+1” is performed on the count value at the time of ending.

  Then, in the process of S441, which proceeds after the process of S440, after the process of S440 is executed, it is determined whether or not the count value of the limit counter has reached the limit number (limit number). Specifically, whether or not the count value of the limit counter has reached “5” of the limit number (limit number), that is, the number of consecutive chunks per probability variation has reached “5” of the limit number (limit number). It is determined whether or not.

  When an affirmative determination is made in the process of S441 (S441: yes), that is, when the limiter starts operating (S441: yes), a process of canceling the limit count flag (S443) and a limit arrival flag are set. After performing the process (S444) and the process of initializing the limit counter (set to “0”) (S445), the process proceeds to S460. In other words, when the number of consecutive chunks per probability variation hits the limit number “5”, the processing to end the counting by the limit counter (processing to end the operation of the counting means) and the count value by the limit counter are limited. After executing the process of setting a flag indicating that it has reached (S444) and the process of initializing the limit counter (S445), the process proceeds to S460.

  In this way, when the limit reaching flag is set, in the special figure big hit determination process (see FIGS. 18 and 19A) executed when the next big hit is generated, the second big hit symbol determination table is set. Referring to the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed, the limit reaching flag is released. On the other hand, when the limit attainment flag is cancelled, the big hit symbol to be determined and displayed is determined with reference to the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting in the special figure big hit determination process.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S441 (S441: no), that is, if the limiter is not activated (S441: no), the processes of S443 and S444 are skipped and the process proceeds to S460. That is, if the number of consecutive chunks per probability variation has not reached the limit number “5”, the processing of S443 and S444 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S460.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S433 in FIG. 25, that is, based on the contents (not shown) of the mode buffer described above, the executed “hit game” is determined and displayed as “normal jackpot symbol”. If it is determined that it is based (S433: no), the process proceeds to S451 and subsequent steps.

  In the process of S451, the number of repetitions (100 times) of the short-time state is set (S451). Subsequently, in the process of S452 to be shifted, “1” is set to the time reduction flag (S452). As a result, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a big hit is normally generated, the game state after executing the big hit game is uniformly controlled to a short-time state. Therefore, in the processing of S433, after the big hit game is finished, the probability is changed. If it is determined that there is no setting, the time reduction flag is uniformly set (the value is set to “1”). However, in the pachinko machine 1 having the “normal big hit” that does not shift to the time saving state, before executing the processing of S451, “a process for determining whether or not there is a setting for setting a time reduction according to the big hit symbol” is performed. Do. If an affirmative determination is made in this process, the processes of S451 and S452 are executed, and then the process proceeds to S453. If a negative determination is made in this process, the processes of S451 and S452 are skipped and the process proceeds to S453.

  In the process of S453, it is determined whether or not the limit count flag is set (whether or not the value is “1”). If the limit count flag is set (S453: yes), a process of releasing the limit count flag (S454) and a process of initializing the limit counter (set to “0”) (S455) are performed. Then, the process proceeds to S460. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S453, the processes of S454 and S455 are skipped and the process proceeds to S460.

  In the process of S460, the main controller 40 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub integrated control apparatus 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43 as a jackpot end command. Next, the process proceeds to S461, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the big hit game process is ended (returned).

  FIG. 27 shows an example of an effect display mode displayed during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure, and an example of a warning display that is displayed when fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when the symbol variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is started, the display screen of the production symbol display device 21 surrounded by the center case 200 is almost centered. A pseudo effect design 700 composed of a three-digit numerical value corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed. In addition, a first special figure hold display 701 indicating the hold of the first special figure is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the second special figure is stored in the lower right part of the display screen. A second special figure hold display 702 is displayed.

  In the fraud monitoring process (see FIG. 15), when a game ball exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 10) determined in advance within a predetermined period (60 seconds) is detected by the general winning opening SW506. The fraud notification command is transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. When receiving the fraud notification command, the sub integrated control device 42 causes the effect symbol display device 21 to display a warning display shown in FIG.

  The warning display is displayed at the center position of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 as “An abnormal number of winnings was detected within a predetermined period”. During the warning display, the pseudo effect design 700 is displayed in a small variation at the lower right position of the display screen of the effect design display device 21.

  When the winning frequency is abnormal, a warning is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 and an error is notified by the frame side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11 or the like. Further, an error notification by voice saying “An abnormal number of winnings has been detected” is performed from the speaker 112.

  Further, when the winning frequency is abnormal, the main control device 40 transmits an illegal command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal to the payout control device 41. The payout control device 41 that has received the illegal command turns on the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4) provided in the payout control device 41.

  The warning display on the effect symbol display device 21 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11 are finished 5 minutes after the occurrence of the abnormality. Note that the error notification by the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the abnormality occurs.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, calculation of game performance and display of game performance executed by the main control device 40 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

  The main control device 40 calculates “base” of “normal gaming state” as gaming performance. Here, the “normal gaming state” is a state in which the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is not in any advantageous state (normal gaming state at the time of shipment from the manufacturer). It is a "non-short game state".

  When the “total number of shots” of the game balls launched toward the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number, the main control device 40 performs normal games until the total number of shots reaches the predetermined number. The ratio of the “normal payout ball number” of the winning ball that was paid out in the normal game state to the “normal game shot ball number” of the game ball launched in the state (non-probable change, non-short-time state) ( Normal game payout ball number / normal game shot ball number × 100) is calculated.

  The total number of shot balls is usually the sum of the number of shot balls of all the game balls that have been fired toward the game area 20 regardless of the game state such as probability change or short time. The total number of shot balls is stored in a predetermined area of the main controller 40 RAM. The main controller 40 preferably accumulates the total number of shot balls as follows.

  For example, an out port sensor for detecting a game ball taken into the out port 203 is provided. The number of out balls based on the detection signal of the out port sensor, the number of balls entering the first special figure starting port 23, the number of balls entering the second special figure starting port 24, and the number of balls entering the big winning port 25 , And the total number of shot balls is accumulated by adding the balls to the general winning opening 26.

  The total number of shot balls is configured not to be cleared even when the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, accumulation of the total number of shot balls from before the game is interrupted is resumed.

  Other methods for accumulating the total number of balls to be fired include, for example, a game ball that has entered (wins) a first special figure starting port 23, a second special figure starting port 24, a big winning port 25, and a general winning port 26, and A discharge path is provided for collecting games taken into the out port 203 in one place and discharging them from the game board 2. A discharge sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the discharge path. Based on the detection signal of the discharge sensor, all the numbers of shot balls may be accumulated.

  Further, for example, the game board 2 is provided with a launch sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball at a game ball launch port provided between the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Then, all the numbers of shot balls may be accumulated based on the detection signal of the launch sensor.

  Furthermore, for example, the game board 2 is provided with one or a plurality of left flow sensors for detecting all the game balls flowing down the flow path on the left side of the center case 200. Further, the game board 2 is provided with one or a plurality of right flow sensors for detecting all the game balls flowing down the flow path on the right side of the center case 200. Then, based on the detection signals of the left flow sensor and the right flow sensor, the total number of game balls fired on the game board 2 may be accumulated.

  For the number of normal game shots, the number of shot balls in the normal game state is accumulated using the same method as the accumulation of the total number of shot balls. The number of normal game shots does not include the number of shots shot during a big hit game. The number of normal game shots is stored in a predetermined area of the main controller 40 RAM. The number of normal game shots is configured not to be cleared even if the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, accumulation of the number of normal game shots from before the game is interrupted is resumed.

  The number of the normal payout balls in the normal game state is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (winning), a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 (winning), a ball entering the general winning port 26 ( This is the cumulative number of balls that have been paid out in accordance with (winning). The number of normal game payout balls does not include the number of prize balls in the big hit game. That is, it does not include the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the big winning opening 25 during the big hit game, and is paid out when the game ball enters the general winning opening 26 during the big hit game. Does not include the number of winning balls.

  The number of normal game payout balls is stored in a predetermined area of the main controller 40 RAM. The normal game payout ball number is configured not to be cleared even when the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, accumulation of the number of normal game payout balls from before the game is interrupted is resumed.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), main controller 40 has a condition that the total number of fired balls has reached 60000 as a condition for executing the “base” calculation in the normal gaming state. This condition is due to the following reason. That is, pachinko machines are manufactured based on rules for customs business, etc., and the rules for customs business, etc., define the game performance when a test-fire test of a game ball is conducted for 10 hours. However, it is not easy for a game store to continue to play for 10 hours continuously. Therefore, a result similar to that of the test fire test can be obtained.

  When accumulating the total number of fired balls, the main control unit 40 calculates the A section having a total number of fired balls of less than 300 from the first power-on as the period during which it is not substantially operating due to a test shot or the like. It is excluded from.

  When the total number of shot balls reaches 300 and the A section ends, the main control device 40 sets the B section from here to 60000 as the target period for the first calculation. When the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 and the B section ends, the calculation of the “base” in the first normal gaming state with the B section as the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in section B to the number of normal game shots in section B is calculated.

  Next, the main controller 40 sets the C section from the end of the B section to 60000 pieces as the target period for the second calculation. Then, when the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 and the C section ends, the calculation of the “base” in the second normal gaming state with the C section as the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the C section to the number of normal game shot balls in the C section is calculated.

  Subsequently, the main control device 40 sets the D section from the end of the C section to 60000 pieces as the target period for the third calculation. Then, when the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 and the D section ends, the calculation of the “base” in the third normal gaming state with the D section as the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in D section to the number of normal game shots in D section is calculated.

  After that, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the “base” calculation in the normal gaming state every time the total number of shot balls reaches 60000.

  The calculated result of the “base” of the normal gaming state is stored in a predetermined area of the main controller 40 RAM. In this case, it is desirable to store the results of a plurality of operations in the RAM. When the memory reaches a predetermined number, the oldest memory is deleted and updated to a new memory in accordance with the calculation of the result of a new operation. In addition, the result of the calculation is configured such that the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is not cleared.

  Next, the performance display device 48 will be described. When the calculation of the “base” in the first normal gaming state is completed, the performance display device 48 displays the result of the calculation. The performance display device 48 including a 4-digit display has an identification display unit in which the upper two digits indicate the type of performance, and the lower two digits are a performance display unit in which the calculation result (performance) is indicated.

  The performance display device 48 displays “AA.” Indicating that the performance to be displayed is “base” in the normal gaming state in the upper two-digit identification display section (see FIG. 28C). In this case, since the performance is not calculated in the A section that is not the calculation target and the B section that is the first calculation target, the upper two-digit identification display unit blinks “AA.”. Thereafter, when the calculation of the “base” in the normal gaming state after the first time is completed (from the section C), “AA.” Is lit.

  The performance display unit of the lower two digits of the performance display device 48 blinks “-” because the performance is not calculated in the A section and the B section that are not subject to calculation. Then, after the “base” of the first normal gaming state in the B section is calculated, the performance display unit displays the calculation result as a two-digit numerical value (see FIG. 28C, “32” in the example). ). The display of the calculation result of the “base” in the first normal gaming state is continued until the calculation of the next calculation result, that is, in the C section.

  Thereafter, every time the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 and the “base” of the normal gaming state is calculated, the performance display device 48 displays the calculation result in the lower two-digit performance display unit.

  The display of the performance display device 48 is controlled by the main control device 40. And even if the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off and the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed, the display content of the performance display device 48 is not cleared. When power is supplied again, the display before shutting down is resumed.

  The performance display device 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the calculation result is displayed as a numerical value in the performance display unit. For example, the performance display device 48 may display whether the calculation result is higher or lower than a predetermined performance value. In this case, it is desirable to display “up” if the calculation result is higher than the predetermined performance value, and “Lo” if it is lower.

  The performance display device 48 may display the calculation result as a numerical value and display whether the calculation result is higher or lower than a predetermined performance value. For example, when the calculation result is higher than a predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be lit and displayed, and when the calculation result is lower than the predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be displayed blinking.

  According to the present embodiment, an operator who investigates game performance, for example, has completed calculation of game performance by achieving a predetermined calculation execution condition for the first time, or has achieved a predetermined calculation execution condition for the second time (next time). It becomes possible to grasp whether the calculation of the gaming performance by is completed. The first calculation result and the second calculation result can be easily compared.

  It is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 stores a plurality of past game performance calculation results. It is desirable to provide a display change switch or the like in the performance display device 48 so that the calculation result of the gaming performance displayed on the performance display device 48 can be switched to the past result in accordance with the operation of the display change switch.

  In addition, in the calculation of the “base” in the normal gaming state, the total number of shot balls is replaced with the “total number of out balls” captured in the out port 203, and the number of normal game shots is captured in the out port 203 in the normal gaming state. It may be replaced with the “number of normal game out balls”. That is, when the total number of out balls reaches a predetermined number of balls, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game out balls until the total number of out balls reaches the predetermined number of balls is calculated. It may be. In this case, the out port 203 is provided with an out port sensor that detects the number of game balls taken in.

  In addition, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game launch balls accumulated until the achievement of the condition (pachinko machine “base”) on condition that the total number of shot balls has reached 60000 It is also possible to calculate and display the “base” of the normal gaming state in real time as “immediate performance”. As a result, a plurality of types of game performance such as game performance and immediate performance of the basic configuration can be understood, so that the game performance of the pachinko machine can be grasped in detail.

  In addition, any one condition can be set from the execution conditions of a plurality of types of computations with different conditions, and the computation execution conditions may be changed to other conditions. For example, as the execution condition of the calculation to be changed, when the number of normal game shots in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game shots is calculated. Also good. As a result, the gaming performance corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined calculation execution conditions is known, so that the gaming performance of the gaming machine can be grasped in detail. Since it can be known which calculation of the game performance according to which calculation execution condition is completed, the investigation work can be performed efficiently.

  In addition, any one condition can be set from the execution conditions of multiple types of operations with different conditions, and any one performance evaluation period can be set from multiple types of performance evaluation periods with different periods. A plurality of types of game performance may be calculated according to the combination of the execution condition of the calculation and the set performance evaluation period. As a result, a plurality of types of game performance are known, so that the game performance of the gaming machine can be grasped in detail. Since it is known which game performance calculation has been completed, the investigation work can be performed efficiently.

  In addition to the gaming performance of the present embodiment described above, gaming performance that can be calculated by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 may calculate a plurality of types of game performances as shown in FIG. 29 in addition to the “base”, “combination ratio”, and “continuous combination ratio” in the normal gaming state.

  The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate a “short-time ball-out rate” as a gaming performance, that is, a ratio of the total number of payout balls in the last hour to the total number of balls released in the last hour.

  The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate a “medium-time ball-out rate” as a gaming performance, that is, a ratio of the total number of paid-out balls in the latest 10 hours to the total number of balls released in the latest 10 hours.

  The pachinko machine is configured to calculate the ratio of the total number of payout balls in the advantageous state (high probability and short time state) to the total number of shot balls in the advantageous state (high probability and short time state) as the gaming performance. But you can.

  The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate “the number of winnings per winning mouth” as the gaming performance, that is, the ratio of the winning numbers to the total number of shot balls (per winning hole).

  The pachinko machine may have “the number of payout balls (for base calculation)” as the game performance, that is, the number of payout balls for a certain time.

  The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the ratio of the number of paid-out balls in the normal gaming state to the total number of shot balls multiplied by a “base approximate value”, that is, a predetermined coefficient 1, as the gaming performance.

  The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the ratio of the number of payout balls in the advantageous state (high probability and short-time state) to the total number of shot balls multiplied by a predetermined coefficient 2 as the game performance, ie, “high base approximate value”. .

  In addition, it is desirable for the pachinko machine to be able to calculate these multiple types of game performance. The pachinko machine may be provided with a changeover switch or the like in the main control device so that the gaming performance calculated in accordance with the operation of the changeover switch may be selected. A plurality of game performances may be selected. In addition, a plurality of types of game performance calculations are executed (simultaneously), and a display changeover switch or the like is provided in the performance display device to display the necessary game performance calculation results according to the operation of the display changeover switch. You may do it. Further, in FIG. 29, “the number of balls that are normally paid out” indicates “the number of balls that are normally paid out”, and “the total number of balls that are normally emitted” indicates the “number of balls that are normally emitted”.

  The above is the description of the basic control processing, performance display function, and the like related to the normal game (normal game executable state) in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  Next, as other functions provided in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various functions such as a function for changing, confirming, displaying, etc. relating to so-called setting, and a function for transitioning to a “setting confirmation” state, a “setting change” state, etc. A description will be given with reference to FIGS. 30 to 34.

  The initial setting process of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The initial setting process is one module executed in S65 of the above-described activation process (see FIG. 13), and as described above, the state before power interruption (particularly, when the power interruption occurs, This is a process for setting to which state (transition) a transition is made from the input value at the time of power-on (the state of the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW46).

  When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S500, it is determined whether or not the RWM is abnormal when the power is turned on this time. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process proceeds to S575 (see FIG. 31). If the determination is negative (S500: no), the process proceeds to S515.

  In this step, if it is determined in S55 of the above-described activation process (see FIG. 13) that “RWM abnormality” has occurred, the determination is made with reference to a general-purpose register that sets the result. That is, it is determined whether or not “RWM abnormality” is determined in any of steps S35, S40, or S45 when the power is turned on.

  The main control device 40 is set after referring to the general-purpose register that sets the result when it is determined as “RWM abnormality” in S55 of the startup process (see FIG. 13) in this step. Reset the result. In other words, the result set in S55 in the general-purpose register is maintained only until S500 of the initial setting process in the same interrupt is executed, and otherwise, the reset state is not always “RWM abnormality”. State). Therefore, if S55 is not executed, a negative determination is made in the determination process of S500.

  In S515, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the state before the power interruption is the “setting change” state. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S535, and the determination is negative. If (S515: no), the process proceeds to S520.

  In this step, the determination is made with reference to the general-purpose register that sets the value of the setting state flag in S47 of the above-described activation process (see FIG. 13). Since the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored and maintained without being erased even when the RWM is initialized in the RWM clear process of S60 in the start-up process, the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored in the general-purpose register. By determining, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before power interruption is 2. If the determination is affirmative, 2 is already set in the setting state flag, and the process proceeds directly to S535 without going through S530.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not a transition condition (5) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).

  With this configuration, when a power interruption occurs during the “setting change” state, that is, when a power interruption occurs before the “setting change” state ends by turning off the setting key SW47, Whenever is entered, the state changes again to the “setting change” state. As a result, regardless of the state (ON / OFF) of the RWM clear SW 46 when the power is turned on, the “normal game” such as the “RWM clear” state or the “return to backup” state can be forcibly shifted to the “setting change” state. Transition to a state in which the game is possible (normal game executable state).

  Main controller 40 resets the set flag value after referring to the general-purpose register that sets the flag value of the setting state flag in S47 of the startup process (see FIG. 13). In other words, the flag value set in S47 in the general-purpose register is maintained only until S515 of the initial setting process in the same interrupt is executed, and otherwise it is always in the reset state (both flag values are set). Is not done). However, any of the setting state flags from 0 to 3 is always set unless it is determined as “RWM abnormality” in any of S35, S40, or S45 of the activation process (see FIG. 13). Even in the reset state, in such a case, the result of “abnormal RWM” is set in S55, and an affirmative determination is made in S500 and the process does not shift to S515. Does not occur.

  However, when the state of the RWM clear SW 46 at power-on is ON and an affirmative determination is made in the process of S515 (when it is determined that the state before power interruption is the “setting change” state), the setting state flag It is also possible to proceed to S535 through a process of setting 2 to.

  In S520, main controller 40 determines whether or not RWM clear SW 46 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525, and if the determination is negative (S520: no), The process proceeds to S540.

  In S525, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S525: yes), the process proceeds to S530, and if the determination is negative (S525: no), The process proceeds to S555.

  In this step, it is determined which transition condition (2) or (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).

  In S530, main controller 40 sets 2 in the setting state flag, and in subsequent S535, executes a setting change notification process and ends this process.

  The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute notification that the state changes to the “setting change” state.

  In S555, main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 0, and in subsequent S560, executes the RWM clear notification process, and ends this process.

  In the RWM clear notification process, a predetermined command is sub-integrated in order to execute a notification that a transition to the “RWM clear” state is made and that the RWM clear process (S60) of the startup process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. This is processing to be transmitted to the control device 42.

  In S540, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S540: yes), the process proceeds to S545, and if the determination is negative (S540: no), The process proceeds to S565.

  In this step, it is determined whether a transition condition (1) or (3) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).

  In S545, main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 1, and in subsequent S550, executes a setting confirmation notification process, and ends this process.

  The setting confirmation notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute notification that the state is changed to the “setting confirmation” state.

  In S565, main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 0, and in subsequent S570, executes backup recovery notification processing, and ends this processing.

  In order to perform backup notification in the backup recovery notification processing to notify that the transition to the “backup recovery” state and the return to the backed-up state before power interruption has already been completed, a predetermined command is sent to the sub integrated control device. 42 is a process to transmit to 42.

  In the present embodiment, a “process for determining whether or not the state before power interruption was a“ setting confirmation ”state (hereinafter referred to as the process)” may be added between the processes of S515 and S520. . Here, this process is determined by referring to the general-purpose register that sets the value of the setting state flag in S47 of the above-described startup process (see FIG. 13). Since the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored and maintained without being erased even when the RWM is initialized in the RWM clear process of S60 in the start-up process, the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored in the general-purpose register. By determining, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before power interruption is 1.

  In this case, if a negative determination is made in this process, the process directly proceeds to the process of S520. If an affirmative determination is made in this process, 1 is already set in the setting state flag, so that the process directly goes to S550 without going through S545. It will be migrated. However, when the state of the RWM clear SW 46 at the time of power-on is ON and an affirmative determination is made in this processing (when the state before power interruption is determined to be a “setting confirmation” state), the S545 setting state flag The process may be shifted to S550 through a process of setting 1 to.

  The main controller 40 shifts to an affirmative determination (S500: yes) in S500. In S575 of FIG. 31, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW 46 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S575: yes). If the determination is negative (S575: no), the process proceeds to S505.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of satisfying a transition condition (4) described later (see FIG. 34).

  Note that this step is not only due to the RWM abnormality being determined for the first time when the power is turned on, but also because the game was stopped due to an RWM abnormality before power interruption, and the backup flag was not set at the time of power interruption. Even when it is determined that the RWM abnormality continues even when the power is turned on this time, the process is shifted to (S45 in the startup process (FIG. 13) and the power failure detection in the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14)). Signal monitoring process (see S105).

  In S580, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S580: yes), the process proceeds to S585, and if the determination is negative (S580: no), The process proceeds to S505.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not a transition condition (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34). If both steps S575 and S580 are positive, the transition condition (4) is satisfied.

  In S585, main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 2, and in subsequent S590, executes a setting change notification process and ends this process.

  The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification that the state changes to the “setting change” state, as in S535.

  When the determination is negative in S575 or S580, that is, in S505 that shifts when the transition condition (4) is not satisfied, main controller 40 sets 3 in the setting state flag, and shifts the processing to S510.

  This step is configured not to perform this step when the setting state flag is already set to 3. However, it is not limited to this, and it may be reset.

  In S510, main controller 40 executes a game stop promotion process and ends this process.

  In order to execute the notification that the RWM is abnormal and the player promptly stop the game, and also prompt the hall employee to take appropriate measures, the game stop promotion process sends a predetermined command to the sub integrated control device. 42 is a process to transmit to 42.

  With this configuration, for example, when the initial setting process of the present embodiment is determined to be “RWM abnormality” in any of steps S35 to S45 in the startup process (see FIG. 13) before power interruption. After the RWM clear process is performed by shifting to S60 via S55, the setting state flag is set to 3 in S505 of the initial setting process and the state is changed to the “game stop” state, and the game stop promotion process is performed. Done. For example, when the power is cut off by a hall employee due to the promotion, since the setting state flag is 3, as described above, the backup flag and the checksum calculation result are not set at the time of power interruption. After that, when the power is turned on, even if it is determined that the checksum calculation result is not abnormal, the backup flag is not set, so a negative determination is made in S45, and the result of the RWM abnormality in S55 is general-purpose. In step S500 of the initial setting process, the result is referred to as an affirmative determination, and the process proceeds to step S575. When this power-on is executed in a state where both the RWM clear SW 46 and the setting key SW 47 are not ON, that is, when the transition condition (4) (see FIG. 34) is not satisfied, the subsequent S575 or S580 is performed. Thus, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to S505 again.

  As described above, it is impossible to escape from the “game stop” state (the state where the setting state flag = 3) unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, it is impossible to escape from the loop of transition conditions (7), (8), and (9).

  Once the loop is entered, the loop cannot be exited even if the transition condition (1), (2), or (3) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, since the RWM clear SW 46 is OFF for both of the transition conditions (1) and (3), a negative determination is made in S575, and the process proceeds to S505. In the transition condition (2), the setting key SW47 is OFF. Therefore, a negative determination is made in S580, and the flow proceeds to S505. Therefore, in order to exit from the loop, the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear SW 46 and the setting key SW 47 are both ON) must be satisfied when the power is turned on.

  As described above, the initial setting process according to the present embodiment is configured so as not to be able to escape from the “game stop” state (the state of the setting state flag = 3) unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on. The following effects are obtained. More specifically, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is shipped from a factory after passing a predetermined inspection before shipment. Even if the game information at the time of the inspection is stored in the RWM, the information is generally volatilized after shipment until it is installed in the hall. The instruction manual provided to the hall in conjunction with the delivery of the pachinko machine 1 satisfies the transition condition (4) when the power is first applied to the installed pachinko machine 1 (the RWM clear SW 46 and the setting key SW 47). Both are in the ON state) A procedure for turning on the power and transitioning to the “setting change” state is recommended. However, if this procedure is not followed and the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on, it is determined as “RWM abnormality” in any step of S35 to S45 in the startup process (see FIG. 13). The loop of the transition conditions (7), (8), and (9) described above is entered. In order to get out of the loop and make the pachinko machine 1 ready for operation, the hall employee turns on the power while satisfying the transition condition (4), and performs “RWM clear” via the “setting change” state. It is necessary to transition to a state. As a result, it is unclear whether or not the stored information of the RWM is securely held when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment, or when the power is turned on again without being turned on for a long time due to movement of the installation location, etc. Even in such a state, a transition to a state in which a game can be performed is ensured by ensuring that the employee of the hall changes or confirms the setting value in the “setting change” state. Therefore, the hall can operate the pachinko machine 1 based on the stage setting value that is reliably managed by itself.

  Further, the initial setting process of the present embodiment is configured such that, for example, when a power interruption occurs in the “setting change” state (the setting state flag is 2), the power failure of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14). In the detection signal monitoring process (S105), a backup flag is set. After that, when the power is turned on and it is determined in S35 and S40 that there is no “RWM abnormality”, the backup flag is set in the subsequent S45. The flag value (2 in this case) of the status flag is set in the general purpose register. Regardless of whether the RWM clear SW 46 is ON or OFF when the power is turned on this time (regardless of whether or not the RWM clear process in S60 is executed), the information set in the general-purpose register is maintained and is initialized. The process proceeds to the setting process (S65). In S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), the result indicating “RWM abnormality” is not set in the general-purpose register, so a negative determination is made. In S515, the general-purpose register is in the “setting change” state before power interruption. Since the flag value indicating is set, an affirmative determination is made, and the setting change notification process (S535) is executed. Thus, when a power interruption occurs in the “setting change” state, it is configured to transition to the “setting change” state again whenever it is not “RWM error” after the power is turned on. Unless the setting key SW47 is turned from ON to OFF (transition condition (6)) and the state is changed to the “RWM clear” state, the loop of the transition conditions (5), (8), and (9) cannot be escaped. It has become.

  As described above, each time the power is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 initially sets which state is to be changed by setting any value in the setting state flag in the initial setting process.

  The above is the initial setting process of the present embodiment.

  The setting state confirmation processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The setting state confirmation process is one module executed in S195 of the above-described interrupt (INT) process.

  When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S600, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag is 2. If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the process proceeds to S605, and if the determination is negative. (S600: no), the process proceeds to S645.

This processing is shifted to only when the setting state flag is 1 or 2 by S110 and S190 of the interrupt (INT) processing described above. Therefore, in this step, it is determined whether the setting state flag is 2 (“setting change” state) or 1 (“setting confirmation” state).
Although not shown, the main controller 40 displays data for displaying the current step set value on the performance display device 48 until the process proceeds to S645 in a negative determination (S600: no). (Segment data) setting processing is performed.

  The main control device 40 shifts to the “setting change” state. In S605, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting SW detection signal has been received. If the determination is affirmative (S605: yes), the process proceeds to S610. If the determination is negative (S605: no), the process proceeds to S630.

In this step, it is determined whether or not a detection signal related to the RWM clear SW 46 that is also used as the setting SW is generated.
In S610, main controller 40 executes setting change processing, and proceeds to S615. In this step, every time the detection signal of the setting SW is received in S605, a process for changing to a new step setting value and confirming this is performed.

  First, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the information related to the current stage setting value is not erased even if the RWM clear process (S60) of the start process (FIG. 13) is executed. It is stored and saved in an area (stage setting value storage area) unique to the stage setting value in the RWM area.

  In this step, when a detection signal related to the setting SW (also used in the RWM clear SW 46) is generated in the state where the setting state flag is 2, the current stage setting value stored in the above stage setting value storage area is Process to rewrite to the new step set value.

  In other words, for example, if the current stage setting value is any of setting 1 to setting 3, if the current stage setting value is set to 3, the stage setting value having a high jackpot lottery probability by one stage is rewritten as the new stage setting value. Is performed to rewrite the setting 1 having the lowest probability of lottery winning as a new step set value. Therefore, in this embodiment, every time the RWM clear SW 46 is pressed, the level is increased by one level until setting 3, and the level is decreased to setting 1 when pressed at setting 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, a loop may be used in which the level is lowered by one step until setting 1 and the level is increased to setting 3 when pressed in setting 1.

  For example, in a mode in which the step set value can be set to six steps, if the current state is any of the setting 1 to the setting 5, the step set value having a high jackpot lottery probability by one step is set to a new step set value. When the current setting is 6, the setting 1 with the lowest jackpot lottery probability is rewritten as a new step set value. Therefore, in this embodiment, every time the RWM clear SW 46 is pressed, the level is increased by one step up to setting 6, and the level is decreased to setting 1 when pressed at setting 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, a loop may be provided in which the level is lowered step by step up to setting 1 and the level is increased to setting 6 when pressed in setting 1.

  In this step, the main controller 40 updates display data (segment data) for displaying a new step set value on the performance display device 48 every time the RWM clear SW 46 is pressed.

  The main control device 40 determines whether or not the step set value newly set (saved) in the step set value storage area in S615 is less than the “step set value maximum value”, and if the determination is affirmative (S615). : Yes), the process proceeds to S625. If the determination is negative (S615: no), the process proceeds to S620.

  In this step, the same process as S40 of the above-described activation process (FIG. 13) is performed. That is, it is monitored whether an appropriate step set value is set.

  In S620, main controller 40 executes a process of rewriting the stage setting value to 0 to make it the lowest setting, and proceeds to S625. In this step, if a negative determination is made in S615, the current step setting value is rewritten and changed to the step setting value with the smallest gain, and a process of determining this is performed.

  In this step, when the step setting value in the step setting value storage area is rewritten, if it is determined in S615 that an unscheduled inappropriate step setting value is set, setting 1 having the lowest jackpot probability is set. The process of rewriting to 0, which is the step set value corresponding to the. As a result, for example, even if a fraudulent person tries to obtain a gain unreasonably, even if a stage setting value that is not planned is set, it can be rewritten to the setting with the smallest gain in this step, so fraud is prevented in advance. it can. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into a playable state because it is rewritten to the scheduled regular stage setting value while preventing fraud. That is to say, even if the pachinko machine 1 is harmed by rewriting of an illegal setting value, it is possible to prevent an illegal act without lowering the operation rate.

  Even in this step, display data (segment data) for displaying a new step set value is updated on the performance display device 48.

  In S625, main controller 40 executes a step set value update command transmission process, and proceeds to S630.

  In this step, a process of transmitting a stage setting value update command indicating the contents of the newly updated stage setting value in S610 or S620 to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed.

  The sub integrated control device 42 that has received the command stores data indicating the updated stage setting value in a predetermined stage setting value buffer, and refers to the stored data, so-called “setting notification (suggestion). When performing “) production” etc., it is possible to carry out a variety of productions according to the stage setting values.

  Further, when the step set value is newly rewritten, the first jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when the result of the determination is a jackpot is changed to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the newly rewritten setting. The

  In S630, main controller 40 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that setting key SW47 has been switched from ON to OFF is received. If the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), the process proceeds to S632. If the determination is negative (S630: no), this process ends.

  In this step, it is determined whether or not the hall employee has finished changing the setting by turning the setting key SW47 from ON to OFF.

  In this embodiment, the determination to the new step set value has already been completed in S610 and S620 described above. This step is a process for simply determining whether or not to end the setting change state based on whether or not the setting key SW47 is turned off. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a new stage setting value that has been changed in S610 and S620 is a predetermined stage provided separately from the stage setting value storage area. A step set value is stored in the setting value buffer and maintained in an indeterminate state, together with a process for ending the “setting change” state based on the setting key SW 47 being turned OFF in this step. It is also possible to refer to a new step setting value stored in the buffer and execute a process of determining the step setting value in the step setting value storage area using the step setting value.

  If the main control device 40 obtains a positive determination in the processing of S630 (switches the setting key SW47 from ON to OFF and ends the setting change state), it shifts to the processing of S632. In the processing of S632, 1 is set to the change time maintenance flag. Here, the change time maintenance flag is a flag indicating that “setting value display” is maintained after the “setting change” state ends, and while the flag is set to “1”, Maintain the "display".

  When 1 is set in the change display maintenance flag in this way, the process proceeds to S633, and a count value corresponding to the maintenance period (for example, 3 s) is set in the change display maintenance counter. Here, the change display maintenance counter is a period for maintaining the display of the current stage setting value, for example, the “new stage setting value” changed in the process if the process of S610 or S620 is performed (maintenance). This is a counter for measuring (period), and is subtracted in the process of S720 of the LED output process (FIG. 33) described later. In the process of S633, if the execution period of the LED output process (FIG. 33) is 4 ms, “750” is set as the count value.

  Following the process of S633, the process proceeds to S635. In the process of S635, the setting state flag is set by replacing 2 with 0, and in S640, the RWM clear notification process is executed, and this process ends.

  In these two steps, processing similar to S555 and S560 of the above-described initial setting processing (FIG. 30) is performed. In the RWM clear notification process, a predetermined command is sub-integrated in order to execute a notification that transition to the “RWM clear” state and that the RWM clear process (S60) in the startup process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. This is processing to be transmitted to the control device 42.

  The main control device 40 shifts to a negative determination in S600, that is, when it is in the “setting confirmation” state. In S645, whether or not a detection signal indicating that the setting key SW47 has been switched from ON to OFF is received. If the determination is affirmative (S645: yes), the process proceeds to S650. If the determination is negative (S645: no), the process ends.

  In this step, the hall employee or the like turns the setting key SW47 from ON to OFF to determine whether or not the setting confirmation is completed.

  In S650, the setting state flag is set to be replaced with 1 to 0, and in S655, a backup recovery notification process is executed, and this process is terminated.

  In these two steps, processing similar to S565 and S570 of the above-described initial setting processing (FIG. 30) is performed. The backup recovery notification process is performed in order to execute a notification that transition to the “backup recovery” state is performed, and that the return to the state before the backed up power in the startup process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. This command is a process for transmitting the command to the sub integrated control device 42.

  As described above, the setting state confirmation process is a process that is executed when the setting state flag is 1 or 2, that is, in the “setting confirmation” state or the “setting change” state. When the setting state confirmation processing is executed, that is, when the setting state flag is set to 1 or 2, the main control device 40 performs the current output on the performance display device 48 by the LED output processing (FIG. 33) described later. Displays the step set value.

  Here, a display mode example of the step set value using the performance display device 48 will be described with reference to FIG. The performance display device 48 is configured as a 4-digit display device in which each digit is a 7-segment display device. As the original performance display function, the type of performance is indicated by the identification display part (upper two digits), and the result (performance) of the calculation is indicated by the performance display part (lower two digits). When the stage setting value is displayed on the performance display device 48, the upper two digits are always displayed as “-” regardless of the type of the stage setting value. The lower two digits are displayed as “−6” when the step set value is “setting 6”, for example. Similarly, “-5” to “−1” are also displayed in the case of “setting 5” to “setting 1” which are other step set values.

  Even if the same step set value is displayed in the “setting confirmation” state or the “setting change” state, it is possible to recognize which state is the current state by using different display modes. That is, in the “setting confirmation” state, for example, “−−− 6” is set to a lighting state (for example, a red lighting state), and in the “setting change” state, “−−− 6” is blinked (for example, Red blinking state). Thereby, it becomes easy to identify both states depending on whether they are lit or blinking. In addition, it is easy to confirm the setting by setting the lighting state in the “setting confirmation” state.

  In any state, the display mode ends when the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF. In other words, when the setting state flag is changed from 1 to 0, the process immediately ends, and when the setting state flag is changed from 2 to 0, a predetermined display maintenance period has elapsed or an operation to end display maintenance has been performed. End at the moment.

  The process of updating or setting the display data (segment data) executed in S610 and S620 until the negative determination (S600: no) in S600 and the process proceeds to S645, or in S610 and S620 of the present embodiment. This is the same process as the segment data setting process (S175) in the interrupt (INT) process.

  The above is the setting state confirmation processing of the present embodiment.

  The LED output processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The LED output process is one module executed in S180 of the above-described interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14).

  When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S700, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag is 1 or 2, and if the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the process proceeds to S705, and a negative determination is made. If there is (S700: no), the processing of S710 is shifted.

  In the process of S700, it is determined whether the current state is either the “setting change” state or the “setting confirmation” state.

  The main controller 40 shifts to the case where the current state is neither the “setting change” state or the “setting confirmation” state. In S710, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the value of the change display maintenance flag is “1”. When a negative determination is made (S710: no), the process proceeds to S745 as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S745 through the processes after S715.

  In the process of S715, which is shifted to a case where an affirmative determination is made in the process of S710, the performance display device (so-called performance display monitor) 48 changes the change result (the “new stage setting value” changed in the process of S610 or S620). ) Is displayed in a display mode different from that in the “setting change” state. Here, a specific example of “different display modes” shown in the process of S715 is illustrated below. For example, (1) when the setting value is “blinking displayed” during the “setting change” state, the setting value is “lit on” during the “display maintenance period” (change display maintenance flag = 1) (Referred to as “1 aspect”), (2) aspects in which the display color is different between the “setting change” state and the “display maintenance period” (for example, one is displayed in red and the other is displayed in blue, hereinafter referred to as the second aspect), ( 3) The aspect etc. which comprise the 1st aspect and the 2nd aspect simultaneously can be illustrated.

  In this way, the display mode of the setting value is different between the “setting change” state and the “display maintenance period”, and it is conspicuous that the step setting value can be changed in the “setting change” state. By displaying (for example, flashing in red), attention can be urged, and setting change work can be performed reliably. And since it lights with a different display mode (for example, blue) during a display maintenance period, the fixed setting value can be reliably shown with respect to an operator (hall employee). Moreover, by turning on the light during the “display maintenance period”, prompt confirmation can be facilitated, and display of the set value to be concealed can be terminated as early as possible.

  It should be noted that the display mode of the setting values is all different in the “setting confirmation” state, the “setting change” state, and the “display maintenance period”. It is more desirable to make it easier to grasp at a glance. For example, when the setting value is lit in red in the “Setting Confirmation” state and the setting value is blinking in red in the “Setting Change” state, the setting value is lit in blue during the “Display Maintenance Period”. When blinking in blue, it is easy to grasp at a glance which case it is. In this case, it is useful for employees of pachinko halls to manage (maintenance, etc.) many pachinko machines 50.

  The main controller 40 executes the process of S720 following the process of S715. The process of S720 is a process of subtracting the change display maintenance counter. That is, in the process of S720, the value of the change display maintenance counter is decremented by “1” every execution cycle of the LED output process (for example, every 4 ms).

  After the process of S720, the process proceeds to the process of S725, and it is determined whether the count value of the change display maintenance counter has become “0”, that is, whether the “display maintenance period” has ended, and an affirmative determination is made. (S725: yes), the process of resetting the change display maintenance counter (S735) and the process of setting the value of the change display maintenance flag to “0” (S740) are performed, and then the process proceeds to S745. .

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in S725 (S725: no), it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch is ON (S730). If a negative determination is made in the process of S730 (S730: no), the process proceeds to S750. That is, if the “display maintenance period” has not ended and the RWM clear SW is ON (that is, if the operation means is not operated), the process directly proceeds to S750.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S730 (S730: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S745 through the process of S735 and the process of S740, and further proceeds to the process of S750.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, in S740 of the LED output process, as an opportunity to set the change display maintenance flag to 0, in addition to the positive determination of S725 (expiration of the maintenance period), the positive determination of S730 (ON of the RWM clear SW, That is, the operation means is operated). In other words, if the count value of the change display maintenance counter becomes 0 or the RWM clear SW is turned on first, the change display maintenance flag is cleared to 0 as a trigger.

  As described above, when a negative determination is made in the process of S710 or when the process of S740 is executed, the process proceeds to S745. And the performance display process for performing the performance display of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the performance display device (performance display monitor) 48 in the process of S745, and the process proceeds to S750.

  The main controller 40 shifts to the case where the current state is either the “setting change” state or the “setting confirmation” state. In S705, the performance display device (performance display monitor) 48 causes the pachinko machine 1 to A process for displaying the current step set value is executed, and the process proceeds to S750.

  In S750, the main controller 40 displays the first special figure display device 27A, the second special figure display device 27B, the first special figure reservation number display device 271, the second special figure reservation number display device 272, and the universal figure display device 28. And the process for light emission of various LED etc., such as the usual figure number-of-holds display 281, is executed, and this process is terminated.

  In addition, although the LED output process of a present Example was set as the structure which can perform a different process according to the value of the present setting state flag as mentioned above, it is not limited to this. In other words, it may be configured simply as a process for performing light emission display based on the set segment data. In that case, it is preferable that the segment data indicates which LED common is caused to emit light in what display mode. Thereby, the performance display device 48 and the light emission display of various LEDs can be performed regardless of the value of the current setting state flag.

  The above is the LED output processing of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a unique state transition is made possible by the control processes of FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 32 described above. The state transition and transition conditions of the present embodiment will be described systematically with reference to FIG.

  First, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of stage setting values (so-called settings) having a lottery probability different from each other, specifically, setting 1 to setting 6 as jackpots. In addition to this, a “setting change” state in which the step set value can be changed and a “setting confirmation” state in which the step setting value can be checked are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34A, the pachinko machine 1 has at least a “game stop” state, a “RWM clear” state, and a “backup” in addition to the “setting change” state and the “setting confirmation” state. It is configured to be able to transition to the “return” state.

  The outline of each of these states will be described individually.

  The “setting change” state is a state in which, for example, a hall employee can change the current stage setting value to another stage setting value with respect to the stage setting value.

  The “setting confirmation” state is a state in which, for example, a hall employee can visually confirm which stage setting value the current stage setting value is set in regarding the stage setting value.

  The “Game Stop” state is a state in which when the RWM is determined to be abnormal when the power is turned on, the player is prompted to stop the game and, for example, a notification that prompts the hall employee to take appropriate measures can be provided. is there.

  The “RWM clear” state is a “state in which normal game is possible (normal game execution possible state)” informing that the RWM clear process for erasing information stored in the RWM is performed when the power is turned on.

  The “Return to backup” status informs that processing to restore to the state of the gaming machine that was backed up before power interruption was performed when the power was turned on, and “Normal gaming is possible (normal gaming executable state)” It is.

  Note that the “RWM clear” state and the “backup return” state are the same as those provided in the previous gaming machine, and constitute a “state in which normal gaming is possible”.

  The transition between the various states has a certain regularity as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b). In other words, when a specific transition condition is satisfied from a certain state, the transition is possible only in a predetermined state. Hereinafter, each transition will be described with specific reference to the control processes of FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 32 described above.

  First, in the transition condition (4) “in a state where both the RWM (RAM) clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON”, the power is turned on (from the OFF of the power switch (SW) 86 shown in FIGS. 3 and 7). Transition to the “setting change” state.

  The transition is affirmative in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and after the process of S60, S530 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) is executed, or S585 of the initial setting process (FIG. 31) is also executed. By doing so, it is feasible.

  S530 is a transition process to the “setting change” state when there is no RWM abnormality when the power is turned on this time and both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are ON, that is, there is no abnormality.

  S585 is an RWM error when the power is turned on this time (specifically, the backup flag and the checksum calculation value are not set because the game was stopped before the power interruption) And when the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are both ON, the process changes to the “setting change” state, and a transition condition (7 ), (8) and (9) are the only processes that exit the loop.

  In addition, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (5) “a state where there is no RWM abnormality and the state before power interruption is a“ setting change ”state”, the state transitions to the “setting change” state. .

  This transition occurs during the execution of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), after the processing of S625 and before an affirmative determination is made in S630, that is, before the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF. In S35, S40, and S45 of the startup process (FIG. 13) after power-on, it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality. Next, in S47, the value of the setting state flag (2 in this case) is set in the general-purpose register, and S50 If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S60 via S60. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds directly to the initial setting process of S65. In the initial setting process, the value referred to in the determination in S500 is the value of the general-purpose register set in S55 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and the value referred to in the determination in S515 is The values of the general-purpose registers set in S47 of the startup process (FIG. 13) are all values maintained in the registers that are not erased even when the RWM clear process is executed. By referring to these values, S500 becomes a negative determination, S515 becomes a positive determination, and since the setting state flag is already set to 2, the setting change notification process of S535 is executed without going through S530. It is feasible. By setting the value referenced in S515 to a general-purpose register that is not affected by the RWM clear process, the power switch 86 is turned on while the RWM clear switch 46 remains on when the power is turned on, and an affirmative determination is made in S50. Thus, even if the RWM clear process of S60 is executed, the value of the setting state flag (2 in this case) is maintained until it is referred to in S515 of the initial setting process. As a result, when the power failure occurs in the “setting change” state and the power is turned on again, if there is no abnormality in the RWM, a transition to the “setting change” state is surely made again. Therefore, if the setting is not completed in the “setting change” state, even if the power is turned on again, the “normal game is possible (normal game execution possible state)”, that is, the “RWM clear” state or This is a process for making transition to the “backup recovery” state impossible. That is, it is a control process in which “normal game” cannot be executed when the “setting change” state is not finished.

  Further, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (3) “the state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW 47 is ON”, the state transitions to the “setting confirmation” state.

  This transition is negative in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S545 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30).

  Furthermore, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (7) “a state where it is determined that the RWM is abnormal and at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 is not ON”, “ Transition to the “Game Stop” state. Specifically, the state that “at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 is not ON” refers to “the state that both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are both ON” is not satisfied. In short, the state does not satisfy the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are both ON).

  The transition is determined to be an RWM abnormality in any step of S35, S40, or S45 of the startup process (FIG. 13), the processes of S55 and S60 are performed, and S505 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) is executed. It is feasible by. Alternatively, after the execution of S505, the power was cut off (the backup flag and the checksum calculation values were not set because the game was stopped), and then the power was turned on without satisfying the transition condition (4). In this case, a negative determination is made in S45 of the activation process (FIG. 13), a negative determination is made in S575 or S580 of the initial setting process (FIG. 31), and this can be realized by executing S505 again.

  Thus, the “setting change” state, the “setting confirmation” state, and the “game stop” state are transitionable states only when the power is turned on and only when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. These three types of states cannot be changed from states other than the power-on state.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to these three types of states, when the power is turned on, a transition is also made to the “RWM clear” state and the “backup recovery” state.

  That is, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (2) “the state where the RWM clear switch 46 is ON and the setting key SW 47 is OFF”, the state transitions to the “RWM clear” state.

  The transition is affirmative in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S555 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) after the process of S60. S555 is a transition process to the “RWM clear” state when there is no abnormality in the RWM when the power is turned on this time and the RWM clear switch 46 is ON and the setting key SW47 is OFF, that is, there is no abnormality in particular.

  Further, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (1) “the state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW 47 is OFF”, the state transits to the “return to backup” state.

  This transition is negative in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S565 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30). S565 is a transition process to the “return to backup” state when there is no RWM abnormality when the power is turned on this time, and the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW47 is OFF, that is, when there is no abnormality.

  In the present embodiment, the “setting change” state transits only to the “RWM clear” state, and the “setting confirmation” state transits only to the “backup recovery” state.

  That is, in the “setting change” state, transition to the “RWM clear” state occurs when the transition condition (6) “when the setting key SW 47 changes from the ON state to the OFF state”. That is, when the “setting change” state is ended by turning off the setting key SW47, the state transits to the “RWM clear” state.

  The transition can be realized by performing negative determination in S110 and S190 in the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) and executing S635 in the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32).

  Further, during the “setting confirmation” state, the same transition condition (6) changes to the “return to backup” state when “the setting key SW 47 changes from the ON state to the OFF state”. That is, when the setting confirmation is completed by turning off the setting key SW47, the state transits to the “restore backup” state.

  This transition can be realized by performing negative determination in S110 and S190 in the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) and executing S650 in the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the transition to the “RWM clear” state is limited to the case where the transition condition (2) or (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is ON, the state transits to the “RWM clear” state.

  In the case of an affirmative determination in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), the transition directly transitions to the “RWM clear” state by executing S555, or S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30). In the case of an affirmative determination, by executing S530 once through the “setting change” state, and then executing S635 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), indirectly to the “RWM clear” state. It can be realized by either transition.

  Further, the transition to the “backup recovery” state is limited to the case where the transition condition (1) or (3) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF, the state transits to the “restore backup” state.

  In the case of negative determination in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), the transition directly shifts to the “backup recovery” state by executing S565, or S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30). In the case of negative determination in step S545, once through the “setting confirmation” state, by executing S650 of the setting state confirmation processing (FIG. 32), the state is indirectly changed to the “return to backup” state. It can be realized by either transition.

  In the present embodiment, the state that can be changed from the “game stop” state is limited to the power-off (power-off) state.

  That is, when the game is stopped by the player and the transition condition (8) is “changed from the ON state to the OFF state by the power switch 86” by the hall employee or the like in the “game stop” state, Transition to.

  Further, even in the “RWM clear” state and the “return to backup” state, the transition is made to the power-off state when “the power switch 86 changes from the ON state to the OFF state” in the same transition condition (8). In any state, when the power switch 86 is turned off, the power failure detection signal monitoring process in S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) performs the above-described power failure process based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. Execute.

  Further, even in the “setting change” state and the “setting confirmation” state, when the power switch 86 changes from the ON state to the OFF state in the same transition condition (8), the state changes to the power-off state. . A state before the setting key SW47 is turned off (ends the setting change state) during the “setting change” state, and a state before the setting key SW47 is turned off (ends the setting confirmation state) during the “setting confirmation” state. In any of the above states, when the power switch 86 is turned off, the power failure detection signal monitoring process in S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) performs the above-described power interruption process based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. Execute.

  Then, during the power-off state, the transition is made to the power-on state when the transition condition (9) “the power switch 86 changes from the OFF state to the ON state”.

  However, as described above, the backup flag and checksum calculation values are not set and the power is turned on only when a power interruption occurs during the “game stop” state in the transition condition (8). Then, it is configured to determine again that the RWM is abnormal. Therefore, in the present embodiment, once the transition condition (7) to (8) is entered and the power supply is cut off, even if the transition condition (9) transits to the power-on state, the transition condition (4) Unless transition is made to the “setting change” state by satisfying the above, it is impossible to exit from the loop of the transition conditions (7), (8) and (9) and make a transition to another state. Therefore, although it is repeated, the state that can be transited from the loop is limited to the “setting change” state as the state that can be transited by satisfying the transition condition (4) when the power is turned on.

  As described above, the transition that becomes the loop is determined as an RWM abnormality in any of the steps S35, S40, and S45 of the startup process (FIG. 13), performs the processes of S55 and S60, and performs the initial setting process (FIG. When the setting state flag is set to 3 by executing S505 in (30) and then the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, a negative determination is made in S45 of the startup process (FIG. 13), and the transition condition (4 ) Is not satisfied, S575 or S580 is negative in the initial setting process (FIG. 31), S505 is executed again, and the above loop is realized.

  On the other hand, if the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on again after the power interruption, a negative determination is made in S45 of the startup process (FIG. 13), and after executing S55 and S60, Move on to setting process. Then, S575 and S580 are affirmatively determined in the initial setting process (FIG. 31), and S585 can be executed to escape from the loop.

  The above is the configuration related to the state transition and transition conditions of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 34A, “a state in which a normal game is possible (a state in which a normal game can be executed)” is described as a “normal game state”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the setting change mode (“setting change” state), after the change process is completed, the setting change mode is terminated for a predetermined period (3 seconds). The display of the current set value is maintained. Therefore, a pachinko hall clerk can check the change result with a margin. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to confirm the changes made immediately before by the pachinko hall clerk etc., it is troublesome work (temporarily turning off the power and turning it on again to shift to the change confirmation mode. There is no need to perform complicated work.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as soon as the setting confirmation mode (“setting change” state) for confirming the setting is finished, the display of the current setting value is immediately finished. The desired setting value can be displayed for the shortest necessary time.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the performance display device 48 is also used as a device for displaying the set value, and a unique device is not provided, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In particular, the game performance is information that is preferably concealed from the player, as is the set value. Therefore, it is preferable to display the information on the performance display device 48 arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. is there.

  In addition, since the performance display device 48 changes the display mode of the set value before and after the end of the setting change mode, it is currently in the setting change mode or during a predetermined period after the end of the setting change mode (display maintaining period). The pachinko hall clerk etc. can recognize at first glance.

  In addition, if the store clerk of the pachinko hall turns on the RWM clear switch (operating means arranged so that the player who is playing the game cannot operate) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, even during a predetermined period (display maintenance period) Even so, the display of the set value is terminated without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period. For example, if the confirmation after changing the set value is completed, the display of the set value will not be continued more than necessary. Can be avoided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the setting information (setting value) is displayed at a position (back side of the pachinko machine 1) that is not visible to the player in the game is illustrated. By making the display difficult for the player to identify, it may be displayed at a position (for example, the effect symbol display device 21) that is visible to the player who is playing the game. For example, if any setting value is difficult to specify at first glance (“two-dimensional code”, “mosaic pattern consisting of combinations of multiple colors (10 colors or more)”), the player in the game can see The set value information may be displayed at various positions.

  In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 46 is provided with a function as “setting value changing operation means”. However, other operation means (switches) can function as “setting value changing operation means” Or “setting value changing operation means” may be provided. For example, when an error elimination switch, a game start switch, or the like is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the error elimination switch, the game start switch, or the like may function as “setting value changing operation means”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an example of an effect performed in the effect symbol display device 21 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 35 (a) shows an example of an effect executed in a normal game (when the limit counter and the limiter are not operated). Here, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, an effect symbol 21a and a character 21b are displayed. Further, the effect symbol 21a is composed of three digits and is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the change display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol 21a is also confirmed and displayed. FIG. 35A shows that the effect symbol 21a is changing.

  In addition, a predetermined character 21b is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the display effect is raised. If it demonstrates concretely, Tatsuyoshi of a bear will be displayed as the character 21b.

  FIG. 35 (b) shows an example of an effect executed at the time of probability change (when the limit counter is activated and the limiter is not activated). Here, also on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, in addition to the effect symbol 21a and the character 21b, “probability change information 21c including a display indicating that the probability change mode is being performed and a count display” is displayed.

  In this case, the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) 21b is displayed as “a smiling character”. The count display “2/5 times” constituting a part of the probability variation information 21c indicates that the probability variation mode continues twice and the probability variation mode continues only up to five times. That is, the limit counter starts operating, and the limit count is “5”, but the count value is currently 2.

  FIG. 35 (c) shows an example of effects executed when the limiter is activated. Here, the effect symbol 21a, the character 21b, and the probability variation information 21c are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21.

  In this state, the probability variation information 21c informs that the limiter has been operated and that only a big hit usually occurs. In this case, the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) 21b is displayed as “a disappointing character”.

  In this way, in the “when the limiter is not operating” shown in FIG. 35 (b), a flashy effect is performed as an effect during the probability change, but in the “when the limiter is operating” shown in FIG. 35 (c), It is suggested that a relatively simple performance is executed and the probability variation mode is terminated.

  According to the first embodiment, in the pachinko machine 1 having the function for changing the jackpot determination probability and the probability changing function, the current setting (until affirmative determination is made in the process of S441 in FIG. 26) is performed (until the limiter is activated). An opportunity to predict the set value) is generated. Specifically, every time the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed when the limiter is not operated, the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to. For this reason, there is a possibility that the jackpot symbol peculiar to the setting (in this embodiment, “special drawing 1_10R probability variation symbol 2”, “special illustration 2_4R normal variation symbol 2”) may be confirmed and displayed. It is possible to vary the probability determined to be a special jackpot symbol (in this embodiment ("Special Figure 1_10R Probability Variation 2", "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2")).

  Therefore, the player progresses the game with a sense of expectation and a sense of tension as to when the probability variation state starts before the limit counter starts counting. Then, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting (setting value) in a period until the limiter is actuated after the limit counter starts counting after being controlled to the probability changing state.

  In other words, every time a big hit is generated in the probability variation state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (setting value), so that it is possible to execute a reduced game while enjoying the probability variation state. It can enhance interest.

  Also, a player who was able to expect the setting during the limit period controlled to the probability change state (the period until the value of the limit counter reaches 5) is discouraged when the probability change state ends with the operation of the limiter. By being able to guess, the following benefits can be obtained. For example, for a player who can be assumed that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved. In addition, since it is possible to abandon continuation of the game with the pachinko machine 1 for a player who can be inferred that the current setting is an unfavorable setting, the so-called “game trapping” can be prevented. Can keep sex.

  In addition, when the limiter is activated, it is sufficient to refer to the common (same) second big hit symbol determination table provided irrespective of the setting (setting value) when determining the big hit symbol. The control program of the gaming machine can be simplified.

  Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the specific jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the setting is a jackpot symbol that does not affect performance (does not affect the game result) depending on whether or not the symbol is displayed. However, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 36, the proportion of jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed according to the setting is changed, and the performance of the pachinko machine 1 is affected based on this change (the game result is affected). The settings may be predictable. Modification 1 is the same as Embodiment 1 except that FIG. 36 is used instead of FIG.

  Next, the first big hit symbol determination table of Modification 1 will be described.

  In the first modification, in the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, “special symbol 1_10R probability variable symbol 1”, “special symbol 1_8R probability variable symbol 1” are specified as data identifying the jackpot symbol related to special symbol 1. , Data specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is “special figure 1_10R probability variable symbol 1”, “special symbol 1_8R probability variable symbol 1” or “special symbol 1_4R normal symbol”. 1 ".

  Then, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, referring to the first big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", "Special symbol “1_4R normal symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2, “Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “Special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1”, and “Special symbol 1_4R normal variation symbol 1” are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1, “Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “Special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1”, and “Special symbol 1_4R normal variation symbol 1” are 30% and 50%, respectively. , 20%.

  In the first modification, in the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, “special symbol 2_10R probability variable symbol 1” and “special symbol 2_8R probability variable symbol 1” are specified as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special symbol 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1" data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number obtained based on the second starting prize, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is “special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variable symbol 1” or “special symbol 2_4R normal symbol”. 1 ".

  When determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, the "special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol 1", "special symbol 2_8R probability variable symbol 1", "special symbol" “2_4R normal symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2, “Special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “Special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1”, and “Special symbol 2_4R normal variation symbol 1” are 50% and 30%, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1, “Special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “Special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1”, and “Special symbol 2_4R normal variation symbol 1” are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%.

  That is, in the first modification, when determining (selecting) the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1 or the special chart 2, the determination rate of the jackpot symbol determined and displayed according to the setting is changed. In other words, “big hit symbol that can expect a lot of prize balls (“ Special Figure 1_10R Probability Pattern 1 ”,“ special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern 1 ”)” or “big hit symbol that cannot expect a lot of prize balls (“ Special Figure 1_4R probability variation 1 ”). The probability of determining “symbol 1” and “special symbol 2_4R probability variation symbol 1”) ”depends on the setting. As described above, according to the first modification, there is a possibility that the amount of award ball associated with the jackpot game is changed by changing the setting. Therefore, the performance of the pachinko machine 1 is varied depending on factors other than the jackpot determination probability. be able to.

  Therefore, according to the first modification, the current setting can be predicted through the variation of the prize ball amount.

  The configuration shown in the first modification (the configuration in which the selection rate of the jackpot symbol varies depending on the setting), the configuration shown in the first embodiment (the configuration including the jackpot symbol selected by the setting and the jackpot symbol not selected by the setting, etc.) ) May be used in combination.

  That is, in the first jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, the data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is “Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol”. 2 ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Probability Variation 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Design 1 ”are stored. Further, in the first jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, the data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is “special figure 2_10R probability variable symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_10R probability variable symbol. 2 ”,“ Special Figure 2_8R Probability Variation 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Design 1 ”are stored. Then, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined or the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is determined, the 10R probability variable symbol ("Special Diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "Special Diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 2", "Special Diagram" is determined. The probability of selecting “2_10R probability variation symbol 1” and “special symbol 2_10R probability variation symbol 2”) may be different depending on the setting.

  Next, a second modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as modification 2) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37, 38 (a), 39, and 12 (b).

  In the second modification, the setting can be predicted based on the “big hit symbol” and the “offset symbol” that are confirmed and displayed. The second modification is the same as the first embodiment except that FIG. 37, FIG. 38 (a), FIG. 39, and FIG. 12 (b) are added.

  In the modified example 2, as the “missing symbol” of the special figure 1, the “special figure 1_ missing symbol 1A”, the “special symbol 1_ missing symbol 1B”, the “special symbol 1_ missing symbol 2”, and the “special symbol 1_ missing” There are four types of “offset symbols” of symbol 3 ”. And, the “missing symbol” of any of the special symbols 1 is displayed by lighting one LED in the first special symbol display device 27A. Depending on the type of the “missing symbol”, the first special symbol display device 27A. Since the LEDs to be lit in are different from each other, the type of “out of symbol (out of)” can be identified.

  Further, in the modified example 2, as the “missing symbol” of the special figure 2, the “special figure 2_ missing symbol 1”, the “special symbol 2_ missing symbol 2”, the “special symbol 2_ missing symbol 3A”, and the “special symbol” There are four types of “missing symbols” of “2_outlier symbol 3B”. And, the “missing symbol” of any of the special symbols 2 is displayed by lighting one LED in the second special symbol display device 27B, but depending on the type of the “missing symbol”, the second special symbol display device 27B. Since the LEDs to be lit in are different from each other, the type of “out of symbol (out of)” can be identified.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38A, the off symbol determination process of the second modification will be described.

  That is, in the second modification, the process of “determining symbol determination” in S317 of FIG. 18 (extraction symbol determination processing) is executed based on FIG.

  In the “missing symbol determination process”, it is first determined whether or not a limit reaching flag is set (S317a). When the limit reaching flag is canceled (S317a: no), the “first missed symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time is referred to, and the “missed symbol” is determined. (S317d), and the “offset symbol determination process” is terminated.

  In the process of S317d, when the “offset symbol” relating to the special figure 1 is determined and the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 1 / first off symbol corresponding to the“ setting 3 ”is determined. Refer to the “decision table”, and if it is “setting 2”, refer to the “special figure 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2”. Further, in the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  Further, in the case where the “offset symbol” relating to the special figure 2 is determined and the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 3”. In the case of “setting 2”, the “special figure 2 / deviated symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2” is referred to. Further, in the case of “setting 1”, the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  When the limit reaching flag is set (S317a: yes), referring to the common “second off symbol determination table” unrelated to the setting at that time (settings 1 to 3), “out of symbol” Is determined (317b), and the “departing symbol determination process” is terminated.

  Here, the “second missed symbol determination table” referred to by 317b will be described. Regardless of the current stage setting value, when determining the “missing symbol” relating to the special figure 1, the common “special figure 1 / second missing symbol determining table” is referred to. In addition, when determining the “missing symbol” related to the special figure 2 regardless of the current stage setting value, the common “special figure 2 / second graphic symbol determining table” is referred to.

  Next, the “first off symbol determination table” will be described with reference to FIG. 39, and the “second off symbol determination table” will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second modification, the result of the determination is “missing”, and when determining the “missing symbol” to be confirmed, the “No.” in FIG. 39 is displayed regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not activated. Refer to “1 Missing Symbol Determination Table”.

  Further, when the result of the determination is “missing” and the “missing symbol” to be determined and displayed is determined, the “second offset symbol determining table” in FIG. 12B is referred to when the limiter is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 39, another (dedicated) “first deviation symbol determination table” referred to in accordance with the setting at that time is provided as the “first deviation symbol determination table”. More specifically, “first off symbol determination table (first off symbol determination table corresponding to setting 3)” referred to when the step set value is “setting 3”, and “ “First Missing Symbol Determination Table (First Missing Symbol Determination Table Corresponding to Setting 2)” and “First Missing Symbol Determination Table (First Missing Symbol Determination Table Corresponding to Setting 1)” referred to in the setting 1 And.

  Further, the “first off symbol determination table” and the “second off symbol determination table” refer to the “off symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as the off symbol determination table for special figure 1) referred to when the first determination is made. ”And a“ displacement symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as “exclusion symbol determination table for special figure 2”) ”referred to when the second determination is made.

  In the following description, the “first off symbol determination table” for special figure 1 is “special figure 1 / first off symbol determination table”, and the “second off symbol determination table” for special figure 1 is “special figure 1”.・ "Second Missing Symbol Determination Table", "First Missing Symbol Determination Table" for Special Fig. 2 "Special Fig. 2, First Missing Symbol Determination Table", "Second Missing Symbol Determination Table" for Special Fig. 2 This is referred to as “special drawing 2 / second off symbol determination table”.

  In the “special symbol 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, “special symbol 1_out of symbol symbol 1A” and “special symbol 1_ off symbol symbol 2 are used as data specifying the“ extra symbol ”relating to the special symbol 1. ”And“ Special Figure 1_Outlier Design 3 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” regarding the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 2”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20% for the “offset symbol 3”.

  Also, in the “Special Figure 1 / First Missing Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 2, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 1A” and “Special Drawing 1_ Missing” are specified as data specifying the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1. Data that respectively identifies the four types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 2”, and “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 3” are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a rate of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% for “missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 1_missing symbol 3”, respectively.

  Further, in the “special chart 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, “special figure 1_ out of symbol 1A” and “special figure 1_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” related to the special diagram 1. Data that respectively identifies the four types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 2”, and “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 3” are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a ratio of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% for “missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 1_missing symbol 3”, respectively.

  Referring to “Special Figure 1 / First Missing Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to Setting 1 or Setting 2, “Special Drawing 1 / First Missing Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to Setting 3 is used as “Missing Symbol” in FIG. There is a possibility that a specific “out-of-line symbol (special figure 1_out-of-line symbol 1B)” that is not determined when “ In addition, in the case of referring to the “special figure 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, and in the case of referring to the “special figure 1 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, The determination rate of the unique “outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is different.

  Therefore, before the operation of the probability variation limiter, if the specific “out-of-line symbol (special diagram 1_out-of-line symbol 1B)” is confirmed and displayed, it is estimated that the step set value is not set to 3. Further, if the frequency of the specific “outlier symbol (special symbol 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is confirmed and displayed is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting 2. Furthermore, before the operation of the probability variation limiter, if the specific “outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is not fixedly displayed, it can be estimated that the step set value may be set to three.

  In addition, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is “out of place” is much higher than the probability of “big hit”, and the frequency at which the “out of line symbol” is fixedly displayed is higher than the frequency at which the “big hit symbol” is finalized. It is much higher. Therefore, the current setting can be estimated with higher accuracy by the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed frequently.

  On the other hand, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1” and “special figure 2_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 2” and “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3A” is stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20% for “offset symbol 3A”, respectively.

  In addition, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1” and “special figure 2_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” related to the special figure 2. Data specifying four types of “missing symbols” of “symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3A”, and “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3B” are stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10% for “out of symbol 3A” and “special figure 2_ out of symbol 3B”, respectively.

  Furthermore, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1” and “special figure 2_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” relating to the special figure 2. Data specifying four types of “missing symbols” of “symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3A”, and “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3B” are stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. The ratio is determined to be 60%, 20%, 5%, and 15% for the “out of symbol 3A” and “special figure 2_ out of symbol 3B”, respectively.

  Therefore, before the probability variation limiter is actuated, if a predetermined “out-of-line symbol (special figure 2_out-of-line symbol 3B”) is displayed, the step set value is estimated to be set 2 or set 3. In addition, if the frequency of the predetermined “outlier symbol (special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3B)” is determined and displayed is high, it can be estimated that the step set value may be set one. Furthermore, before the operation of the probability variation limiter, if the “out-of-line symbol (special figure 2_out-of-line symbol 3B)” is not confirmed and displayed, it can be estimated that the step set value may be set to 3.

  In particular, since the “missing symbol” is determined and displayed much more frequently than the “big hit symbol”, the setting at that time can be estimated with high accuracy by the “missing symbol” in FIG.

  Next, the second off-set symbol determination table of Modification 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  This second missed symbol determination table is a “missed symbol determination table” that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.

  The “special figure 1 and second off symbol determination table” that is referred to when the result of the first success / failure determination is “out of”, and the “special feature” that is referred to when the result of the second success / failure determination is “out of”. 2 and the second off-set symbol determination table ”.

  In the “Special Figure 1 / No. 2 Missing Symbol Determination Table”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 1A”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 2”, “Special Drawing” are specified as data specifying the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1. Data specifying each of the three types of “missing symbols” of “1_missing symbol 3” is stored. Then, using the symbol for determining symbols obtained based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” in the special symbol 1 is changed to the “special symbol 1_missing symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol”. It is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20% for 1_outlier symbol 3 ”, respectively.

  Further, in the “special figure 2 / second off symbol determination table”, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1”, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 2”, “ Data for specifying each of the three types of “out of symbol” of “Special Figure 2_ Out of Symbol 3A” is stored. Then, using the symbol for determining symbols obtained based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” in the special symbol 2 is changed to “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol”. “2_outlier symbol 3A” is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

  As described above, in the “deletion symbol determination process” of S317 in FIG. 18, when determining the detachment symbol relating to the special figure 1, the “special figure determination random number 1, special characteristic 1” stored in the process of S252 is stored. Using the figure determining random number 2, when determining the “missing symbol” to be determined and displaying the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2, the “special symbol determining” of the special symbol 2 stored in the process of S256 is determined. Using “random number 1 and special figure determining random number 2”, the “offset symbol” to be determined and displayed is determined.

  However, in the second modification, the third modification, the fifth modification, and the sixth modification, which will be described later, in the process of S252, the "random design determining random number" for special figure 1 stored based on the first start winning prize is used. The “offset symbol” relating to the special figure 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by random number lottery. Similarly, in Modification 2 and Modification 5 to be described later, in the process of S256, a special display that is confirmed and displayed by random number lottery using the special symbol determination random number for special figure 2 stored based on the second start winning prize. The “outlier symbol” relating to FIG. 2 may be determined.

  In addition, as shown in Modification 2 and Modifications 3, 5, and 6 described later, when there are a plurality of “offset symbols” for special figure 1 and special figure 2, respectively, “ The contents of the game effect to be executed by the effect means (the effect symbol display device 21, the speaker 112, and the frame side decoration lamp 113) can be specified by the “offset symbol”.

  For example, in the case where the “out of symbol 1” system “out of symbol (special diagram 1_ out of symbol 1A, special diagram_ out of symbol 1B, special diagram 2_ out of symbol 1)” is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol display device 21 As a variation pattern of the effect symbols to be executed, a variation pattern not accompanied by a reach effect (referred to as a completely normal deviation variation, indicated by “X” in FIGS. 39 and 12B) is performed.

  In addition, when the “missing symbol 2” (special symbol 1_missing symbol 2, special symbol 2_missing symbol 2) of the “missing symbol 2” system is confirmed and displayed, the variation of the staging symbol executed by the staging symbol display device 21 is performed. As a mode, a variation mode (referred to as a normal reach deviation variation, which is indicated by “triangle mark” in FIG. 39 and FIG. 12B) accompanied by a reach production with a short production time (for example, less than 15 seconds) is performed.

  Furthermore, in the case where the “offset symbol (special figure 1_outside symbol 3, special figure 2_outside symbol 3A, special figure 2_outside symbol 3B)” of the “outlier symbol 3” system is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol display device 21 As a variation mode of the effect design to be executed, a variation mode accompanied by a reach production with a long production time (for example, 15 seconds or more) (referred to as super-reaching variation, “circle” in FIGS. 39 and 12B). ).

  Thus, the following effects can be obtained by providing a plurality of “missing symbols” and specifying the mode of the rendering performed by the rendering means according to the determined “missing symbol” mode.

  Usually, when specifying the aspect of the effect performed by the effect means, whether or not the reach effect can be executed, the reach effect mode (normal reach) using the reach determination random number acquired at the time of the first start winning or the second start winning It is conceivable to determine whether it is out-of-range variation or super-reach out-of-range variation, refer to the variation pattern determination random number, and determine according to the variation pattern (variation time, that is, production time). On the other hand, as shown in the modified example 2, when it is determined whether or not the game effect can be executed (whether or not the reach effect can be executed) based on the difference in the “offset symbol”, the data for specifying the effect mode (such as reach determination random number) And the step of determining the production mode can be omitted.

  Further, in the second modification, the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value is one that does not affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1 (one that does not affect the game result). As shown in the third modification, the performance can be affected. Here, in the third modification, it is assumed that whether or not the game effect can be executed is determined based on the difference in the “offset symbol”. Modification 3 is the same as Modification 2 except that FIG. 40 is used instead of FIG.

  In the third modification, the “special figure 1_outlier design 1A” is used as data for specifying the “outage design” related to the special figure 1 in the “special figure 1 / first / outlier design determination table” corresponding to any setting. , "Special figure 1_ out of symbol 2" and "special figure 1_ out of symbol 3" are stored in each of the data specifying the three types of "out of symbol". In addition, in the “special figure 2, first, and outlier design determination table” corresponding to any setting, “special figure 2_outlier symbol 1”, “special figure” are specified as data specifying “outlier symbol” related to special figure 2. Data for identifying three types of “missing symbols” of “2_missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 2_missing symbol 3A” are stored.

  However, in each of “Special Figure 1, First, Missing Symbol Determination Table” and “Special Figure 2, First, Missing Symbol Determination Table”, the determination of individual “missing symbols” is made according to the setting at that time. Probabilities are different.

  As shown in the modified example 3, a plurality of determinable “missing symbols” are provided, and an effect mode (especially an effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 21) is provided by the effecting means in accordance with the determined “missing symbol”. When the variation mode is designated, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, whether or not to execute the predetermined effect is determined by designating “out-of-design”, and if the determination rate of the predetermined effect differs depending on the setting at that time, the special picture depending on the setting at that time Since the determination rate of the variation time of the production symbol can be changed, the progress speed of the game can be changed and the performance of the pachinko machine 1 can be influenced.

  More specifically, since the rate of occurrence of game effects (reach effects, etc.) changes depending on the settings, and the mode of game effects (reach effects, etc.) that occur, special pictures and effects By changing the average fluctuation time, the difference in the number of times of success / failure judgment per unit time (special symbol lottery) is created according to the mode of the “delayed symbol” that is fixedly displayed according to the setting, creating an advantage / disadvantage be able to.

  In addition, depending on the mode of “out-of-line symbol”, the reach determination rate of the “out-of-line symbol” that is determined and displayed is not simply generated or not easily generated (for example, super reach in setting 1) The selection rate of “Special Figure 1_ Missing Symbol 3” for designating an effect is 30%, whereas the setting rate of “Special Diagram 1_ Missing Symbol 3” is 5% in Setting 1). it can.

  In modification 2 and modification 3, in addition to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the first embodiment or modification 1, the modification 2 or 2 is used as a symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the result symbol of the pachinko machine 1. The aspect provided with the "offset symbol determination table" of the modification 3 was illustrated.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to estimate the setting with a big hit symbol when the result of the determination is a big hit, and with a “missed symbol” when it is “out of”. In addition, since the “offset symbol” is confirmed and displayed at a high frequency, the setting accuracy is increased. However, unlike the second modification and the third modification, the pachinko machine 1 of the second modification and the third modification may not include the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the first embodiment or the first modification.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described.

  First, the first jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41A, and the second jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In Example 2, FIG. 41 (a) is used instead of FIG. 11, FIG. 42 is used instead of FIG. 12 (a), and FIG. 19 (b) is used instead of FIG. Although different from the first embodiment, the other points are the same as the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the result of the determination is a big hit, and when determining the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed, the first big hit shown in FIG. 41 (a) regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operated. Refer to the symbol determination table.

  Further, when the result of the determination is a big hit and the big hit symbol to be confirmed is determined, the second big hit symbol determination table of FIG. 42 is referred to when the limiter is activated.

  First, the first big hit symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  This first jackpot symbol determination table is a jackpot symbol determination table that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.

  And, regardless of the current stage setting value, a “special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” is provided as the first jackpot symbol determination table referred to when the result of the first success / failure determination is a jackpot. As a first jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a jackpot, a “special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” of the second embodiment, “special chart 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1, Data that respectively identifies the three types of jackpot symbols, “Special Figure 1_8R Probability Variation 1” and “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random numbers (special symbol determining random number 1, special symbol determining random number 2) obtained based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 1 is the special symbol 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 ”, “Special figure 1_8R probability variation pattern 1” and “special figure 1_4R normal pattern 1” are determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20%, respectively.

  Also, in the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table”, “special chart 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 1”, “special symbol” are specified as data for identifying the jackpot symbol relating to the special diagram 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols “2_4R normal symbol 1” is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random numbers (special symbol determining random number 1, special symbol determining random number 2) obtained based on the second starting prize, the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol is “special symbol 2_10R probability variation symbol 1”. , "Special Figure 2_8R Probability Change Pattern 1" and "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Pattern 1" are determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, as the second big hit symbol determination table of the second embodiment, another (dedicated) second big hit symbol determination table referred to according to the setting at that time is provided. In addition, “Special Figure 1 / Second Big Hit Symbol Determination Table” is provided as the second big hit symbol determination table for Special Figure 1, and “Special Figure 2 / Second Big Hit Symbol Determination Table” is provided as the second big hit symbol determination table for Special Figure 2. A "decision table".

  Then, as “Special Figure 1 / Second Jackpot Design Determination Table”, “Special Figure 1 / Second Jackpot Design Determination Table” corresponding to Setting 3 and “Special Figure 1 / Second Jackpot Design Determination” corresponding to Setting 2 And a “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 1. Also, “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3 "Special Figure 2 / Second Jackpot Symbol Determination Table", "Special Figure 2 / Second Jackpot Symbol Determination Table" corresponding to Setting 2, and "Special Figure 2 / Second Jackpot Symbol Determination Table" corresponding to Setting 1) It is equipped with.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” of the second embodiment, the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3 includes the jackpot related to the special chart 1 As data for specifying a symbol, data for specifying three types of jackpot symbols, “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” are stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol". 1 ”is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20%, respectively.

  Further, in the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1, “special chart 1_10R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 1_10R normal symbol 2” ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 2", "Special Figure 1_8R Normal" It is determined at a rate of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% for “symbol 1” and “special symbol 1 — 4R normal symbol 1”, respectively.

  Furthermore, in the “special chart 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 1, “special chart 1_10R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 1_10R normal symbol 2” ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 2", "Special Figure 1_8R Normal" It is determined at a ratio of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% for “symbol 1” and “special symbol 1 — 4R normal symbol 1”, respectively.

  Referring to the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 1 or setting 2, as the jackpot symbol of special chart 1, “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3 There is a possibility that a special jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1_10R normal symbol 2 ") that is not determined when referred to is determined. In addition, in the case of referring to the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1 and in the case of referring to the “special chart / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, The determination rate of the special jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1_10R normal symbol 2 ") is different.

  Accordingly, when the specific jackpot symbol (special symbol 1_10R normal symbol 2 ”) is displayed when the probability variation limiter is actuated, it is estimated that the step set value is not the setting 3. Further, when the frequency of the specific jackpot symbol (special symbol 1_10R normal symbol 2) is confirmed and displayed is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting one. Further, if the special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2 is not fixedly displayed during the operation of the probability variation limiter, it can be estimated that the step set value may be the setting 3.

  In particular, if the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 is long and the limiter is operated frequently, if the special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2 is not displayed at all, it is certain that the step set value is set to 3. be able to.

  On the other hand, in the “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1” and “special chart 2_8R normal symbol 1” are specified as data specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2. ”And“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, data for specifying each of the three types of big hit symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the jackpot symbols related to special figure 2 are “special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1”, “special figure 2_4R normal symbol”. 1 ”is determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

  Further, in the “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1” and “special chart 2_8R normal symbol 1” are specified as data specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2. ”,“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 2 are "Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 2_8R Normal Symbol", and "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol". 1 ”and“ Special Figure 2 — 4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10%, respectively.

  Further, in the “special chart 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 1, “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “special chart 2_8R normal symbol 1” are specified as data specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special chart 2. ”,“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2 ”are stored. Then, using the jackpot symbol determination random number, 60% for each of “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_8R Probability Symbol”, “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2”, It is determined at a ratio of 20%, 5%, and 15%.

  Therefore, when the predetermined jackpot symbol (special symbol 2_4R normal symbol 2 ”) is confirmed and displayed during the operation of the probability variation limiter, it is estimated that the step set value is not the setting 3. Also, if the predetermined big hit symbol (special symbol 2_4R normal symbol 2) is displayed with a high frequency, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting 1. Furthermore, when the special variation limiter is operated, if the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is not fixedly displayed, it can be estimated that the step set value may be the setting 3.

  In particular, if the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 is long and the limiter is operated frequently, and the frequency at which the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is fixedly displayed is high, the stage setting value is estimated to be the setting 1 The pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game is to be stopped. In this case, it is possible to prevent so-called “game intrusion” and to improve game soundness.

  The “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” may also include a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed depending on the setting. For example, referring to “Special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3, “Special figure 2 — 10R normal symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 40%, and “Special figure 2 • 10 corresponding to setting 2” is determined. Referring to the “second jackpot symbol determination table”, it is assumed that “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1” and “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 2” are respectively determined at a rate of 20%. Further, referring to the “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, the “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the “special chart 2_10R normal symbol 1” is 30. % Is to be determined. By doing in this way, the same as the second big hit symbol determination table to be referred to when the first winning / failing determination is made, even when the “special drawing 2 / second big hit symbol determination table” is referred to, the predetermined probability change The setting at that time can be estimated by the presence / absence and appearance frequency of the symbol (special symbol 2_10R normal symbol 2).

  Similarly, when referring to the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table”, a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed depending on the setting may be provided. And the setting at that time can be estimated by the presence or absence and appearance frequency of a predetermined normal symbol (special symbol 1_4R normal symbol 2).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19 (b), processing for determining determination of the big hit symbol of the second embodiment (special figure big hit symbol determination processing) will be described.

  Also in the special figure big hit symbol determination process of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the limit reaching flag is set (S314a). When the limit reaching flag is released (S314a: no), the big hit symbol is determined by referring to the common first big hit symbol determination table regardless of the setting at that time (S314g). The jackpot symbol determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the limit reaching flag is set (S314a: yes), the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) is referred to determine the big hit symbol (S314e), and the limit reached After canceling the flag (S314f), the special figure big hit symbol determination process is terminated.

  More specifically, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, if the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 1 / second jackpot symbol determination corresponding to the“ setting 3 ”is determined. Refer to the “table”, and if it is “setting 2”, refer to the “special chart 1 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2”. In the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 1 / second big hit symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  Further, when determining the jackpot symbol related to special figure 2, when the step set value is “setting 3”, refer to “special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to “setting 3”. However, in the case of “setting 2”, the “special chart 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2” is referred to. In the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 2 / second big hit symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  According to the second embodiment, a probability change state (high probability gaming state) is started in the pachinko machine 1 having a function of changing the jackpot determination probability and a probability changing function. In the limited period until the operation, you can enjoy the probabilistic state with the tension of when the probable state ends. Then, when the limiter is activated and the probability variation state ends, there is an opportunity to predict the current setting. In other words, when the limiter is activated and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to. 1_10R normal symbol 2 ”and“ special symbol 2_4R normal symbol 2 ”) may be confirmed and displayed, or the jackpot symbol peculiar to the setting (in the present embodiment,“ special symbol 2_4R normal symbol 2 ”). The probability to be determined can be varied.

  Therefore, the player progresses the game with a sense of expectation and a sense of tension regarding when to be controlled to the probability variation state before the limit counter operates (before the probability variation state starts). Then, after the operation of the limit counter is started, the probability variation state is fully enjoyed during the limit period until the limiter is activated. Further, when the limiter is activated, the probability variation state is ended, which is discouraged. On the other hand, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting. Therefore, the player can accurately determine whether or not to continue the game with the pachinko machine 1.

  In particular, since the probability change state ends when the limiter is activated, it is easy to give a negative image to the player. However, according to the second embodiment, an opportunity to predict the current setting can be obtained with the operation of the limiter. This negative image can be mitigated. For example, for a player who can guess that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved. Further, since it is possible to give up the player who has been inferred that the current setting is an unfavorable setting to continue the game with the pachinko machine 1 and prevent so-called “game trapping”, the soundness of the game Can keep.

  When the limiter is not operating, it is sufficient to refer to the same first jackpot symbol determination table when determining the jackpot symbol, regardless of the setting at that time. Therefore, the control program of the pachinko machine 1 is sufficient. It is also possible to simplify.

  Next, a modification of the second embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the special jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value is a jackpot symbol that does not affect performance (does not affect the game result) depending on whether or not the symbol is displayed.

  However, as shown in the first modification of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 43 (hereinafter referred to as modification 4), the pachinko machine 1 is changed by changing the determination rate of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the setting. The setting may be predictable by affecting the performance. The fourth modification is the same as the second embodiment except that FIG. 43 is used instead of FIG.

  Next, the second big hit symbol determination table of Modification 4 will be described.

  In the modified example 4, in the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, “special symbol 1_10R normal symbol 1” and “special symbol 1_8R normal symbol 1” are used as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to special symbol 1 , Data specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is “Special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1”, “Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1” or “Special figure 1_4R normal symbol”. 1 ".

  However, when determining the jackpot symbol related to Special Figure 1, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 3, "Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1", "Special Figure" 1_4R normal symbol 1 ”is determined at a rate of 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2, “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1, “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1” are 30% and 50%, respectively. , 20%.

  Further, in the fourth modification, in the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, “special symbol 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_8R normal symbol 1” are specified as data specifying the jackpot symbol related to special symbol 2. ”And“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”, data for specifying each of the three types of big hit symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is “Special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “Special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1” or “Special figure 2_4R normal symbol”. 1 ".

  Then, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "Special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "Special figure" “2_4R normal symbol 1” is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2, 50% and 30% are obtained for “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_8R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1”, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1, “Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_8R Normal Symbol 1”, and “Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1” are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%.

  In other words, in the modified example 4, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is determined (selected), the setting is changed, so that “a jackpot symbol that can expect a large amount of prize balls (“ Special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1 ”). "," Special Figure 2_10R Normal Symbol 1 ")" is different in probability of being displayed. Therefore, according to the modified example 4, since there is a possibility that the amount of the winning ball is changed by changing the setting, the performance of the pachinko machine 1 can be varied with factors other than the jackpot determination probability.

  Therefore, according to the modified example 4, the current setting can be predicted through the variation of the prize ball amount.

  In addition, the configuration shown in the modification 4 (configuration in which the selection rate of the jackpot symbol varies depending on the setting), the configuration shown in the second embodiment (the configuration including the jackpot symbol selected by the setting and the jackpot symbol not selected by the setting, etc.) ) May be used in combination.

  That is, in the second jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, the data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol 1”, “Special Figure 1_10R Normal Symbol”. 2 ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”are stored. In addition, in the second jackpot symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, as data for identifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, “Special Figure 2_10R normal symbol 1”, “Special Figure 2_10R normal symbol” 2 ”,“ Special Figure 2_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”, and“ Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1 ”are stored. Then, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined or the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is determined, the probability that the 10R normal symbol is selected may be different.

  Next, a second modification of the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as modification 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. 44, 38 (b), and 41 (b).

  Similarly to the above-described second modification, the fifth modification also makes it possible to predict the setting based on the “big hit symbol” and the “offset symbol” that are confirmed and displayed.

  The fifth modification is the same as the second embodiment except that FIG. 44, FIG. 38 (b), and FIG. 41 (b) are added.

  In the modified example 5, “Special Figure 1 Missing Symbol 1A”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 1B”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 2”, and “Special Drawing 1 Missing Symbol” that can be confirmed and displayed. FIG. 1_ is provided with four types of off-symbols of “off-spot design 3”. In addition, the “offset symbol” of any special figure 1 is displayed by lighting one LED, but the LED to be lit on the first special figure display device 27A differs depending on the type of “offset symbol”. .

  Further, in the modified example 5, “Special figure 2_outage symbol 1”, “Special figure 2_outage symbol 2”, “Special figure 2_outage symbol 3A” can be confirmed and displayed. There are four types of out-of-order symbols, “Special Figure 2_ Out-of-Pattern 3B”. In addition, each of the “missing symbols” in the special figure 2 is displayed by lighting one LED, but the LED to be lit in the second special figure display device 27B differs depending on the type of the missing symbol.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b), the “departing symbol determination process” of Modification 5 will be described.

  That is, in the modified example 5, the process of determining the detachment symbol determination in S317 of FIG. 18 is executed based on FIG.

  In this missed symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a limit reaching flag is set (S317a). If the limit reaching flag is not set (S317a: no), the common “first off symbol determination table” unrelated to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time is referred to, and “out of symbol” is referred to. Is determined (S317g), and the off symbol determination process is terminated.

  Here, in the process of S317g, in the case of determining the “missing symbol” relating to the special figure 1, referring to the “special figure 1 / first off symbol determining table” and determining the “missing symbol” relating to the special figure 2 In “5”, the “special drawing 2 / first off symbol determination table” is referred to.

  Further, if it is determined that the limit reached flag is set in the process of S317a in FIG. 38B (S317a: yes), the “second off-set symbol determination” corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time point is set. Referring to the table, the off symbol is determined (S317e), and the off symbol determining process is terminated.

  Here, in the process of S317e, in the case where the “offset symbol” relating to the special figure 1 is determined and the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 1 / second” corresponding to the “setting 3” is determined. 2 is referred to, and in the case of “setting 2”, the “special chart 1 and second off-set symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2” is referred to. In the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 1 / offset symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  Further, when determining the “offset symbol” relating to the special figure 2, if the step set value is “setting 3”, the “special figure 2 / second off symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 3”. In the case of “setting 2”, reference is made to the “special figure 2 / second outlier symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 2”. Further, in the case of “setting 1”, the “special chart 2 / second off-set symbol determination table” corresponding to the “setting 1” is referred to.

  Next, the “first missed symbol determination table” of Modification 5 will be described using FIG. 41B, and the “second missed symbol determination table” will be described using FIG.

  In the modified example 5, when the determination result is “missing” and the “missing symbol” to be displayed is determined, the limit counter is not operated regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not (FIG. 41B). The “first off symbol determination table” is referred to.

  Further, when the result of the determination is “missing” and the “missing symbol” to be confirmed and displayed is determined, when the limiter is activated, the “second missing symbol determining table” in FIG. 44 is referred to.

  Further, the first off symbol determination table and the second off symbol determination table are referred to when the first determination of whether or not the first determination is made, the “off symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as the off symbol determination table for special figure 1) and the second A detachable symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as a detachable symbol determination table for special figure 2) to be referred to when the determination is made is provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), as the “first missed symbol determination table” of the modified example 5, the “special figure 1 / first” referred to when the result of the first success / failure determination is “missed”. The “defect symbol determination table” and the “special symbol 2 / first error symbol determination table” which are referred to when the result of the second success / failure determination is “miss” are provided.

  In the “Special Figure 1 / First Missing Symbol Determination Table”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 1A”, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 2”, “Special Drawing” are specified as data specifying the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1. Data specifying each of the three types of “missing symbols” of “1_missing symbol 3” is stored. Then, using the symbol for determining symbols obtained based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” in the special symbol 1 is changed to the “special symbol 1_missing symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol”. It is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20% for 1_outlier symbol 3 ”, respectively.

  Further, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table”, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1”, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 2”, “ Data for specifying each of the three types of “out of symbol” of “Special Figure 2_ Out of Symbol 3A” is stored. Then, using the symbol for determining symbols obtained based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” in the special symbol 2 is changed to “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol”. “2_outlier symbol 3A” is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 44, as the “second off-set symbol determination table” of Modification 5, another (dedicated) “second off-set symbol determination table” referred to according to the setting at that time is provided. Yes. More specifically, a “second off symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 3, a “second off symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 2, and a “second off symbol determination table” corresponding to setting 1. It is equipped with.

  In the “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Design Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 3, “Special Figure 1_Outgoing Symbol 1A” and “Special Figure 1_Outgoing Symbol 2” are specified as data specifying the “outlier symbol” relating to the special figure 1. ”And“ Special Figure 1_Outlier Design 3 ”are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” regarding the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 2”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a rate of 40%, 40%, and 20% for the “offset symbol 3”.

  In the “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Design Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 2, “Special Figure 1_Outgoing Symbol 1A” and “Special Figure 1_ Outgoing” are specified as data specifying the “outlier design” related to the special illustration 1. Data that respectively identifies the four types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 2”, and “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 3” are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a rate of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% for “missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 1_missing symbol 3”, respectively.

  Furthermore, in the “Special Figure 1 / No. 2 Missing Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 1, “Special Drawing 1_ Missing Symbol 1A” and “Special Drawing 1_ Missing” are specified as data specifying the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1. Data that respectively identifies the four types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 2”, and “special symbol 1_outlier symbol 3” are stored. Then, using the symbol determining random number acquired based on the first starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 1 is changed to “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1A”, “special symbol 1_extraordinary symbol 1B”, “special symbol 1_”. It is determined at a ratio of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% for “missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 1_missing symbol 3”, respectively.

  Referring to “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to Setting 1 or Setting 2, “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to Setting 3 as “Extraction Symbol” in Special Figure 1 There is a possibility that a specific “out-of-line symbol (special figure 1_out-of-line symbol 1B)” that is not determined when “ In addition, in the case of referring to the “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Design Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 1 and in the case of referring to the “Special Figure 1 / Second Outlier Design Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 2, The determination rate of the unique “outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is different.

  Therefore, when the probability variation limiter is actuated, if the specific “out-of-order symbol (special diagram 1_out-of-sequence symbol 1B)” is confirmed and displayed, it is estimated that the step set value is not set to 3. Further, if the frequency of the specific “outlier symbol (special symbol 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is confirmed and displayed is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting 2. Furthermore, before the operation of the probability variation limiter, if the specific “outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)” is not fixedly displayed, it can be estimated that the step set value may be set to three.

  In addition, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is “out of place” is much higher than the probability of “big hit”, and the frequency at which the “out of line symbol” is fixedly displayed is higher than the frequency at which the “big hit symbol” is finalized. It is much higher. Therefore, the current setting can be estimated with higher accuracy by the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed frequently.

  On the other hand, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 3, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1” and “special figure 2_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of “symbol 2” and “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3A” is stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20% for “offset symbol 3A”, respectively.

  In addition, in the “special figure 2 / first off symbol determination table” corresponding to the setting 2, “special figure 2_ out of symbol 1” and “special figure 2_ off” are specified as data specifying the “out of symbol” related to the special figure 2. Data specifying four types of “missing symbols” of “symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3A”, and “special symbol 2_outlier symbol 3B” are stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10% for “out of symbol 3A” and “special figure 2_ out of symbol 3B”, respectively.

  Further, in the “Special Figure 2 / First Missing Symbol Determination Table” corresponding to the setting 1, “Special Drawing 2_ Missing Symbol 1” is used as data specifying the “missing symbol” regarding the special figure 2 (second special symbol). , “Special figure 2_ outlier symbol 2”, “special figure 2_ outlier symbol 3A”, and “special figure 2_outlier symbol 3B” are stored. Then, using the design determination random number acquired based on the second starting prize, the “missing symbol” relating to the special symbol 2 becomes “special symbol 2_missing symbol 1”, “special symbol 2_missing symbol 2”, “special symbol 2_”. The ratio is determined to be 60%, 20%, 5%, and 15% for the “out of symbol 3A” and “special figure 2_ out of symbol 3B”, respectively.

  Therefore, when the predetermined “missing symbol (special figure 2_outlier symbol 3B”) is confirmed and displayed during the operation of the probability variation limiter, the step set value is estimated to be setting 2 or setting 1. In addition, if the predetermined “missing symbol (special symbol 2_missing symbol 3B)” is displayed with a high frequency, it can be estimated that the step set value is set to one. Furthermore, when the probability variation limiter is actuated, if the “out of symbol (special diagram 2_out of symbol 3B)” is not confirmed and displayed, it can be estimated that the step set value may be set to 3.

  In particular, since the “missing symbol” is determined and displayed much more frequently than the “big hit symbol”, the setting at that time can be estimated with high accuracy by the “missing symbol” in FIG.

  Further, in the fifth modification example, the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value is one that does not affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1 (one that does not affect the game result). As shown in the sixth modification, the performance can be affected. Here, in the modified example 6, as in the modified example 3 described above, whether or not a game effect can be executed is determined by the difference in the “offset symbol”. Modification 6 is the same as Modification 5 except that FIG. 45 is used instead of FIG.

  In the modified example 6, the “special figure 1_outlier design 1A” as data for specifying the “outage design” related to the special figure 1 also in the “special figure 1 / second outlier design determination table” corresponding to any setting, Data specifying three types of “missing symbols” of “special symbol 1_outgoing symbol 2” and “special symbol 1_missing symbol 3” is stored. In addition, in the “special figure 2 / second off-score design determination table” corresponding to any setting, “special figure 2_out-symbol 1”, “special figure 2_” is used as data for specifying the “out-of-symbol design” regarding the special figure 2. Stored are data specifying three types of “missing symbols” of “missing symbol 2” and “special symbol 2_missing symbol 3A”.

  However, according to the setting at that time, the probability of determination of each “missing symbol” depends on the setting of the “special symbol 1 / second off symbol determination table” and “special symbol 2, second off symbol determination table”. Is different. Specifically, both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 have a selection rate of “outage symbol (special figure 1_outside symbol 1A special figure 2_outside symbol 1)” of the “offset symbol 1” system in the order of setting 3 to setting 1. It is high. For this reason, the higher the jackpot probability is set, the higher the occurrence rate of “complete normal deviation fluctuation” and the faster the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, the “missing symbol 2 (special figure 1_missing symbol 2)” and the “missing symbol 2” symbol “missing symbol 2” and the “missing symbol 3” symbol The occurrence rate of 2_outlier symbol 3A and special figure 2_outlier symbol 3B) increases in the order of setting 1 to setting 3. In other words, the higher the jackpot probability is set, the lower the occurrence rate of normal reach fluctuation or super reach change. There is a tendency for the game progress speed to increase.

  As shown in the sixth modification, a plurality of determinable “missing symbols” are provided, and a rendering mode (especially, a rendering symbol executed by the rendering symbol display device 21) according to the determined “missing symbol”. The following effects can be obtained when selecting the variation mode.

  In other words, whether or not to execute a predetermined effect is determined by specifying “out of symbol”, and the rate of determination of the predetermined effect varies depending on the setting at that time, and the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol can be changed. It is possible to cause a change in the traveling speed of the pachinko machine 1 and affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1. For example, it can be inferred that there is a possibility of setting 1 or setting 2 when the appearance rate of normal reach fluctuation or super reach fluctuation is high and the progress of the game is slow. When the appearance rate of normal reach fluctuation or super reach fluctuation is particularly high, it can be estimated that the stage setting value is setting 1.

  In Modification 5 and Modification 6, in addition to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in Example 2 or Modification 4, as the symbol determination table referred to when determining the result symbol of the pachinko machine 1, Modification 5 or The aspect provided with the "offset symbol determination table" of the modification 6 was illustrated.

  By doing in this way, if the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit, the setting can be estimated with a big hit symbol, and if it is “out of”, the setting can be inferred with the “missing symbol”, so the setting can be made more accurate. I can guess. However, unlike the modification examples 5 and 6, the pachinko machines 1 of the modification examples 5 and 6 may not include the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the second embodiment or the fourth modification example.

  Note that the second off symbol determination table of Modification 6 may be used as the first off symbol determination table of Modification 3 described above. That is to say, when the limiter is not operated, the off symbol may be determined by referring to the “out symbol design table” shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the second misplaced symbol determination table of Modification 3 may be used as the second missed symbol determination table of Modification 6. That is, when the limiter is actuated, the off symbol may be determined with reference to the “out symbol design table” shown in FIG.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. .

  That is, in each embodiment and each modified example, according to the setting at that time, the type of “special symbol jackpot symbol etc.” to be finalized or “predetermined special symbol jackpot symbol etc.” is finalized. Although the mode of changing the frequency is illustrated, the frequency at which the “type of effect symbol” and the “predetermined effect symbol” that are fixedly displayed according to the setting at that time may be fixedly displayed.

  The sub integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1 controls the driving of the rendering means (the rendering symbol display device 21, the speaker 112, the frame side decoration lamp 113, etc.) according to the command from the main controller 40, and the symbol variation (special A game effect is executed in accordance with the special display fluctuation display executed by the diagram display devices 27A and 27B.

  In other words, when the sub integrated control device 42 receives the change start command (see the process of S320 in FIG. 18), the effect pattern for the big hit effect or the outlier effect is determined based on the result of the determination of success or failure specified by the change start command. A production effect pattern is determined, and a game effect is started based on the determined production pattern. When the sub integrated control device 42 receives the symbol confirmation command (see S331 in FIG. 20) from the main control device 40, it ends the game effect accompanying the symbol variation.

  The sub-integrated control device 42 can determine whether the result of the determination is “big hit” or “miss” by the change start command.

  Here, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined by random lottery using the effect determination random number generated and acquired when the sub integrated control device 42 receives the variation start command with reference to the jackpot effect pattern determination table. Is done. The jackpot effect pattern determination table stores a predetermined number of data specifying effect patterns for the jackpot effect.

  Further, the production pattern for the off-stage production is determined by random lottery using the production determination random number generated / acquired when the sub integrated control device 42 receives the variation start command with reference to the off-stage production pattern determination table. The It is assumed that a predetermined number of pieces of data for specifying an effect pattern for an outlier effect are stored in the outlier effect pattern determination table.

  And as a jackpot effect pattern determination table, a first jackpot effect pattern determination table and a second jackpot effect pattern determination table are provided, and after the limit counter starts counting when determining the jackpot effect pattern, the limiter At the time of non-operation, an effect pattern for the big hit effect is determined with reference to a dedicated first big hit effect pattern determination table provided in accordance with the set probability. Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the big hit effect may be determined with reference to a common second big hit effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the set probability. Here, in the specific example shown below, when the limiter is not operating and before the limit counter starts counting, the big hit effect pattern determination table different from the second big hit effect pattern determination table is referred to and the big hit An example of determining the effect pattern for the big hit effect by deciding the effect pattern for the effect and referring to the second jackpot effect pattern determination table after the limit counter starts counting is shown. Regardless of the presence or absence of the operation, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect may be determined with reference to the second jackpot effect pattern determination table.

  Similarly, as the offending effect pattern determination table, a first offending effect pattern determination table and a second offending effect pattern determination table are provided after the limit counter starts counting when determining the offending effect pattern. When the limiter is not operated, an effect pattern for the off-line effect is determined with reference to a dedicated first off-line effect pattern determination table provided in accordance with the set probability. Further, when the limiter is activated, the production pattern for the off-line effect may be determined with reference to a common second off-line production pattern determination table provided regardless of the set probability. Here, in the specific example shown below, the limiter is not operated and before the limit counter starts counting, the third offset effect pattern determination table different from the second offset effect pattern determination table is referred to, and the error is not detected. An example of determining the effect pattern for the off-stage effect is illustrated with reference to the second off-set effect pattern determination table after the limit counter starts counting, but when the limiter is not operated, Regardless of the presence or absence of the operation, the second production pattern may be determined with reference to the second production pattern determination table.

  It should be noted that the information related to the start of the limit counter is transmitted from the main controller 40 to the sub-integrated controller 42 by the process of S461 when the process of S439 of FIG. 25 is performed, and the operation of the limiter is the process of S444 of FIG. Is transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42 in the process of S461.

  The above points will be described using a specific example shown in FIG. For example, when the counter and limiter are not activated (normal probability state), as shown in FIG. 46 (a), as the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the big hit, the effect symbol composed of arithmetic figures is 100% Is displayed. In this case, when determining the effect pattern for the jackpot effect, it is determined with reference to the third jackpot effect pattern determination table.

  When the counter is operated and the limiter is not operated (probability change state), the effect pattern for the big hit effect is determined with reference to the first big hit effect pattern determination table. And as a 1st big hit effect pattern determination table, the 1st big hit effect pattern determination table for exclusive use shall be provided according to a setting.

  Furthermore, when the limiter is activated, an effect pattern for the big hit effect is determined with reference to the second big hit effect pattern determination table. The second big hit effect pattern determination table is a common second big hit effect pattern determination table regardless of the setting.

  When the big hit effect pattern determination table is determined with reference to the third big hit effect pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 at a rate of 100% are calculated numbers. The sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is pops, and the emission color of the frame side decorative lamp 113 is white.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46B, when the big hit effect pattern is determined with reference to the first big hit effect pattern determination table, there is a possibility that the big hit effect pattern according to the setting is determined.

  Referring to the first jackpot effect pattern determination table, the sound effect that is uniformly generated by the speaker 112 is enka, and the light emission color of the frame side decoration lamp 113 is red, but the effect design may vary depending on the setting. To do. That is, when the setting is “2”, an effect symbol composed of arithmetic numbers is displayed at a ratio of 85%, and an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed at a ratio of 15%. When the setting is “3”, an effect symbol composed of arithmetic numbers is displayed at a ratio of 70%, and an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed at a ratio of 30%. In addition, when the setting is “1”, it is assumed that an effect design composed of arithmetic numbers is displayed at a rate of 95%, and an effect design composed of alphabets is displayed at a rate of 5%.

  When the first jackpot effect pattern is selected, the singer who sings the enka may be changed according to the setting. For example, when singer A and singer B exist, the appearance rate of each singer may differ according to setting. More specifically, it is assumed that the appearance rate of singer A increases in the order of setting 1 to setting 3, and the appearance rate of singer B increases in the order of setting 3 to setting 1. In setting 2, it is assumed that singer A and singer B appear approximately equally (half ratio). In this case, the player can estimate the set value based on the difference in the sound to be listened to and the utterance frequency of each sound. Further, the emission color of the light emitting means (frame side decorative lamp 113) or the like may be changed according to the setting.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the limiter is activated, the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is 100% when the limiter is operated, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is classic, the frame side The decorative lamp 113 emits blue light. In this case, it is obvious that the limiter has been activated.

  According to the modified example 7, the effect symbol composed of alphabets has a lower probability of being displayed in the case of setting 1 than in the case of setting 2 or setting 3. Therefore, when an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed, it is determined that the possibility of setting 1 is low. In addition, as the game progresses, whether the setting 2 or the setting 3 is determined by the frequency with which the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed.

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the rate at which the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed (selection rate of the effect symbols) is different, the player can be entertained and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, when the limiter is activated, a common effect symbol is displayed regardless of the setting at that time, so that the data specifying the effect symbol can be reduced in weight.

  It should be noted that although the specific example of the invention of the other invention 1 may be configured by the modified example 7, other specific examples of the invention of the invention 2 may be configured.

  That is, as the big hit effect pattern determination table, the first big hit effect pattern determination table and the second big hit effect pattern determination table are provided, and after the limit counter starts counting when determining the big hit effect pattern, the limiter At the time of non-operation, an effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined with reference to a common first jackpot effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the set probability. In addition, when the limiter is activated, an effect pattern for the big hit effect may be determined with reference to a dedicated second big hit effect pattern determination table provided in accordance with the set probability.

  Furthermore, as shown in the modification 8 shown in FIG. 47, the off-line production pattern may be changed according to the setting. Here, when the counter and the limiter are not operated (normal probability state), the outlier effect pattern is determined with reference to the third outlier effect pattern.

  Then, when the outlier effect pattern is determined with reference to the third deviation effect pattern determination table or the first deviation effect pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the effect symbol display device 21 has a ratio of 100%. The effect symbol displayed on the screen is an arithmetic numeral, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is pops, and the light emission color of the frame side decorative lamp 113 is white.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), when the offending effect pattern is determined with reference to the second / outlier effect pattern determination table, the offending effect pattern may be determined according to the setting.

  Referring to the second / outlier effect pattern determination table, the sound effect that is uniformly generated by the speaker 112 is enka and the emission color of the frame side decoration lamp 113 is red, but the effect design may vary depending on the setting. That is, when the setting is “2”, an effect symbol composed of arithmetic numbers is displayed at a ratio of 85%, and an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed at a ratio of 15%. When the setting is “3”, an effect symbol composed of arithmetic numbers is displayed at a ratio of 70%, and an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed at a ratio of 30%. When the setting is “1”, an effect symbol composed of arithmetic numerals is displayed at a ratio of 95%, and an effect symbol composed of alphabets is displayed at a ratio of 5%.

  That is, even in the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the deviation, the current setting may be predicted by changing the selection rate of the effect symbol displayed in accordance with the setting.

  Also, in the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of a big hit or a loss, depending on the current setting, the arrangement pattern of the effect symbol (for example, three digits in the case of a three-digit number symbol, or three digits in the vertical alignment) Even if the arrangement mode (such as a digit) changes or the change probability fluctuates, the current setting can be predicted.

  Note that, as the offending effect pattern determination table, a first offending effect pattern determination table and a second offending effect pattern determination table are provided, and the limiter is started after the limit counter starts counting when determining the offending effect pattern. At the time of non-operation, the common first deviation effect pattern determination table provided irrespective of the set probability is referred to, and the effect pattern for the deviation effect is determined. Further, when the limiter is activated, an effect pattern for the offending effect may be determined with reference to a dedicated second offset effect pattern determination table provided in accordance with the set probability.

  As described above, when the limiter is activated, the following effects can be obtained when the dedicated second deviation effect pattern determination table provided in accordance with the set probability is referred to. In other words, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), if the design of the design is different only at the time of the limiter operation, the limit operation at the time of the limit operation, which has conventionally only waited for a big hit (usually a big hit), which cannot be expected to change with certainty. The lottery state (win / no-go determination state) can be set to an effect mode (effect mode in which the setting can be inferred from a lost symbol or a jackpot symbol).

  In addition, it is also conceivable that the effect mode is set not only for the effect symbol but also for the entire variable effect such as a displayed character.

  In addition, when using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, only the first special symbol or the second special symbol is used, depending on the set probability, a dedicated variation table (variation pattern table), symbol determination table (big hit) ), A configuration including an effect pattern determination table is also conceivable.

  For example, in a normal gaming state (also referred to as a non-reward gaming state or a non-specific gaming state, for example, a normal probability gaming state, a non-time saving state, etc.), the lottery with the first special symbol is the main, and the privilege gaming state (specific In a gaming state (for example, a probability variation gaming state, a short-time state, etc.), if the game configuration is mainly a lottery in the second special symbol, only the first special symbol is used according to the set probability, a dedicated variation table, a symbol determination table, and an effect If you have a pattern determination table, you can play a game while expecting to be able to suggest a set probability while aiming for a big hit in the normal gaming state, and if you have only the second special symbol Thus, it is possible to achieve a state in which the advantage that the setting probability can be expected while enjoying the advantageous game state in the privilege game state is further improved.

  In addition, if the game configuration includes a small hit, a configuration including a variation table (variation pattern table) for small hits, a symbol determination table, and an effect pattern determination table is also conceivable.

  The number of winnings is less than that of the big hit, but it is possible to expect a setting probability along with the winnings, and the value can be improved.

  In the invention shown in each of the other inventions, (1) when the limiter is inactive, the first big hit symbol determination table is referred to when determining the big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the limit counter starts counting. However, before the limit counter starts counting, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the third big hit symbol determination table different from the first big hit symbol determination table is referred to, and the big hit symbol to be confirmed is displayed. You may decide.

  In this case, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table and determining the jackpot symbol (probability variation rush rate; 80%), and referring to the third jackpot symbol determination table and determining the jackpot symbol (probability variation rush rate; 60%), the probability variation rush rate may be different.

  Further, in each embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), as a combination of “specific big hit symbol” and “non-specific big hit symbol”, for example, “specific big hit symbol” is activated after the jackpot game is executed. The “probable variation symbol” to be performed is exemplified, and the “non-specific big hit symbol” is exemplified as a “non-probable variation symbol” in which the probability variation function is not activated after the big hit game is executed. In this case, in each embodiment, when the “probability variation symbol” is confirmed and displayed, after the big hit game is executed, the probability variation function is activated and the time reduction function is activated until the next big hit is generated, and the “non-probability variation symbol” is When the confirmation display was made, the time-shortening function was activated for a relatively short period of time (upper limit that the special figure changes 100 times).

  However, when the “first probability variation symbol” is confirmed and displayed, the probability variation function and the time reduction function are activated, and when the “second probability variation symbol” is definitely displayed, only the probability variation function is activated. Further, the time reduction function may be activated when the “first non-probability variable symbol” is confirmed and displayed, and the time reduction function may not be activated when the “second non-probability variation symbol” is definitely displayed. That is, a plurality of “specific jackpot symbols” and “non-specific jackpot symbols” may be provided, and the game state after the jackpot game may be different depending on the jackpot symbol.

  Also, the “special jackpot symbol” activates a second special chart start opening entrance facilitating function that facilitates entering the second special figure start opening 24 (variable start opening) after the big hit game is executed. “Easy to enter the ball”, “Non-specific big hit symbol”, the second special figure start opening easy entry function that makes it easy to enter the “second special figure start port 24” after the big hit game is executed An example of a combination that is not activated is a “entranced non-easy design”. Here, the “second special figure starting port entrance facilitating function” includes (1) a function of extending the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (open extension function), and (2) variation of special symbols. Function to shorten time, (3) Function to shorten fluctuation time of normal symbol, (4) Function to shorten final display time of special symbol, (5) Function to improve hit probability for normal symbol (normal symbol operation gate) 22) A function that improves the probability that the normal electric actor will be activated based on the game ball entering 22), (6) a function that shortens the fixed display time of normal symbols, and at least one function Refers to actuating.

  Further, a plurality of “specific big hit symbols” may be provided, and in that case, the number of times the limit counter is limited may be different depending on the aspect of the “specific big hit symbols”. For example, the limit number may be “10” when the “first specific big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed, and the limit number may be “5” when the “second specific big hit symbol” is definitely displayed.

  In each embodiment, when the limiter is not operated, the jackpot symbol determined and displayed with reference to the first symbol determination table is determined, and when the limiter is operated, the jackpot symbol displayed and fixed with reference to the second symbol determination table is determined. The mode of determination was shown. However, when the limiter is actuated, it is possible to exemplify a method of determining the jackpot symbol determined and displayed with reference to the first symbol determination table and then replacing it with the jackpot symbol determined in the second symbol determination table.

  Further, in each of the embodiments and modifications, a so-called digipachi type pachinko machine 1 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a so-called honey type, a mixer (1 type and 2 type mixer), and a V chare machine. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine configured as such.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called “enclosed game machine” or a “non-enclosed game machine”.

[Correspondence with Claims]
Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The “first special figure starting port 23” and the “second special figure starting port 24” correspond to an example of the “starting port”.

  The special figure success / failure determination process (FIGS. 17 to 21) corresponds to an example of the “win / fail determination execution process”.

  The special game process (FIGS. 22 to 26) corresponds to an example of “big hit game execution means process”.

  The first special figure display device 27A and the second special figure display device 27B correspond to an example of symbol display means.

  The process of S314 in FIG. 18 corresponds to an example of a process as a jackpot symbol determining unit.

  In FIG. 25, the process from S434 to S437 through an affirmative determination in S433 and the process from S451 to S451 through a negative determination in S433 correspond to an example of a game state control process.

  The process of S440 in FIG. 26 corresponds to an example of a counting unit.

  The process from S441 in FIG. 26 to S443 corresponds to an example of a limiter unit.

  The process of S317 in FIG. 18 corresponds to an example of a process as an off symbol determination unit.

2 Game board 22 Normal operation gate 23 First special figure starting port 24 Second special figure starting port 25 Big prize opening 40 Main controller 48 Performance display unit 203 Out port

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for confirming and displaying a result symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed based on the ball entering the starting port through symbol variation;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot is displayed on the symbol display means as the result symbol;
Production control means for performing production based on the result of the determination of success / failure,
Comprising
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability set as a probability that the result of the success / failure determination is the jackpot, based on a predetermined change operation,
Based on the fact that the non-specific big-hit symbol indicating one aspect of the big-hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state after executing the big-hit game is controlled to a non-specific gaming state, and the symbol display means A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state based on a specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol being determined and displayed. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the gaming state is executed while being controlled to the specific gaming state. A counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the result of the determination is a big hit,
Limiter means that operates based on the continuous number of times reaching a predetermined limit number, and controls the gaming state after execution of the big hit game to the non-specific gaming state;
Comprising
The effect control means can display an effect symbol corresponding to the result symbol, and the effect symbol includes a plurality of effect symbol determination tables referred to the result symbol,
The effect design determination table refers to a common first effect design determination table provided irrespective of the set probability while corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination when the limiter means is not operated. Decide
When the limiter means is operated, a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to a dedicated second effect symbol determination table provided in accordance with the set probability while corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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