JP4515512B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and the like.

  Game consoles such as pachinko machines are equipped with obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning opening, a starting opening, a variable winning opening, etc. where the game ball can win. It is common. When a game ball wins a prize, a privilege is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball.

  In addition, such a game stand is provided with a symbol display unit that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. When a game ball is won at the start opening, the symbols on the symbol display unit are changed for a predetermined time, and the changed symbols are displayed. In a specific mode that is a combination of predetermined specific symbols, a game state advantageous to the player is generated, such as opening a variable prize opening for a predetermined time.

  By controlling the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player, the interest of the gaming table is improved by increasing or decreasing the number of opportunities for the player to obtain the above-mentioned benefits.

Regarding such a gaming table, there is a gaming table that notifies a player that a symbol after variation is in a specific mode before the symbol ends variation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-3-73180

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible not only to simply start and display the results of the game, but also to improve the interests such as making it possible to give the player a sense of expectation during the game. However, there is a risk that a player will soon get bored if a function that can expand the range of games is not installed.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table capable of improving the game performance and maintaining the player's willingness to play.

  In the present invention, when a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point, the symbol display means for starting the variable display of symbols, and the symbol mode displayed by the symbol display means in a stopped state are special symbols. Special game state starting means for starting a gaming state, and by the symbol display means started before the start of specific variation display, which is symbol variation display by the symbol display means scheduled to display the specific symbol aspect When there is a forward change display that is a change display of a symbol, the advance notification means performs a advance notice related to the content of the specific change display in the forward change display, and the advance notice means includes the number of times of the advance notice. It is a game stand characterized by determining.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game performance and maintain the player's willingness to play.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 includes a game board (board surface) 102, which will be described later, disposed so as to be visible on the back side of a door member 156 made of a transparent plate member 152 made of glass or resin and a transparent member holding frame (glass frame) 154. ing.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 104 is disposed. Below the 144, a lower plate 150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 102 as viewed from the front. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108, and a game area 104 in which a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “ball”) can roll is defined.

  In the center of the game area 104, an effect device 200 is provided. In the effect device 200, a horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is arranged at substantially the center, and a normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, a normal symbol hold lamp 116, and a special symbol hold around the periphery thereof. A lamp 118 and a high-probability medium lamp 120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as a “special symbol”.

  The rendering device 200 performs rendering by operating the movable part, and details will be described later. The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying various images used for decorative symbols and effects to be described later. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 110 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 110a, a middle symbol display area 110b, a right symbol display area 110c, and an effect display area 110d, and the left symbol display area 110a and the middle symbol display area 110b. The left symbol display area 110c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 110d displays an image used for the effect. Further, the positions and sizes of the display areas 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 110. The decorative symbol display device 110 employs other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a drum display device, and a leaf display device instead of the liquid crystal display device. May be.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, the general map display device 112 is composed of 7 segment LEDs. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure, which will be described later, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general-purpose hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are held, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold a general-purpose variable game up to a predetermined number (here, two). Yes. The special figure holding lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (here, four). Yes. For example, when only one special figure variable game is held, only the leftmost lamp is lit, and when two are held similarly, only the two left lamps are held. In this case, only the left three lamps are turned on, and when four lamps are held, all the lamps are turned on. The high-probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (a gaming state in which a winning probability of a jackpot game described later is set higher than a normal probability), or a high probability state. Yes, when the game state is changed from a low probability state (a game state in which the winning probability of a big hit game described later is set to a normal probability) to a high probability state, and turned off when changing from a high probability state to a low probability state .

  In addition, there are a general prize opening 122, a normal start opening 124, a first special figure start opening 126, a second special figure start opening 128, a variable winning opening 130, and an accessory 251 around the rendering device 200. And are arranged. In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 122 are provided on the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 122 (in the general winning holes 122). In the case of winning, a payout device 552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the storage tray 144. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning a prize may be referred to as a “principal ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts the usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is disposed at the center of the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device 552 to be described later is driven to store a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls as prize balls. While discharging to the plate 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls will be described later as prize balls. While discharging to the storage tray 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game board 102. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is discharged to the storage tray 144 as a prize ball. To do. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  In this embodiment, the accessory 251 has a shape imitating a human arm, and an upper arm 251a that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise with the upper end as a base point, and a lower end of the upper arm 251a. Forearm portion 251b that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise from the base portion, and the upper arm portion 251a and forearm portion 251b can be individually driven by drive means (not shown).

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, drives the launch motor 602 with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 148, The launcher 138 and the launcher 140 are passed through the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 to launch into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 122, variable winning opening 130) or starting opening (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

<Director>
Next, the rendering device 200 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. A warp device 230 and a stage are arranged on the front side of the effect device 200, and a decorative symbol display device 110 and a shielding means 250 are arranged on the back side of the effect device 200. That is, in the rendering device 200, the decorative symbol display device 110 and the shielding means 250 are located behind the warp device 230 and the stage.

  The warp device 230 discharges the game ball that has entered the entrance 232 provided at the upper left of the effect device 200 to the front stage 234 below the front surface of the effect device 200, and the game ball discharged to the front stage 234 is the front surface. When the player enters the second entrance 236 provided at the rear of the center of the stage 234, the game ball is discharged from the outlet 238 provided in the lower center of the stage device 200 above the first special figure starting port 126. It is discharged toward the first special figure starting port 126. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 238 is easy to enter the special figure starting port 126.

  The shielding means 250 includes a lattice-like left door 250a and right door 250b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 110 and the front stage 234. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 250a and the right door 250b. That is, the left door 250a and the right door 250b move to the left and right with the operation of the belt driven by the motor via the pulley. When the left and right doors 250a and 250b are closed, the shielding means 250 covers the inner end portions of the doors 250a and 250b so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 110. In the state where the left and right doors 250a and 250b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 110, but the player can visually recognize all of the displays on the decorative symbol display device 110. . Further, the left and right doors 250a and 250b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, for example, only a part of the decorative design is shielded so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. You can do that. Note that the left and right doors 250a and 250b may make it possible to visually recognize a part of the decorative pattern display device 110 behind the lattice hole, or block the shoji part of the lattice hole with a translucent lens body to decorate the rear. The display by the symbol display device 110 may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the lattice holes may be completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 110 at the rear may be completely invisible. .

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C, the special drawing display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the general drawing display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with respect to the special drawing and the type of the general drawing. To do.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: “Special Figure A” which is a jackpot symbol, “Special Figure B” which is a special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure C” which is a missed symbol. . When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, or that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128 When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that the predetermined ball detection sensor detects the special figure display device 114, the special figure display device 114 repeats all the seven segments to be turned off and the central one segment to be turned on. Perform “special drawing fluctuation display”. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the special figure elapses, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game, the special figure A or the special figure B is stopped and displayed. In the case of notifying of detachment, “Special Figure C” is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 2B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → Performs “decorative display variation display” which switches the display in the order of. When notifying the jackpot, a symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols having the same number (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”). )) Is stopped and a special jackpot is notified, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same odd-numbered numbers (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”). 1 ”)) is stopped and displayed. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 2C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “general figure 1” which is a winning symbol and “general figure 2” which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. Then, the “variable display of the usual map” is performed by repeatedly turning on one central segment. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “general figure 1” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game being lost, the “normal figure 2” is stopped and displayed.

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

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A sub-control unit 400 that controls effects, a payout control unit 550 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to commands transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a launch control unit 600 that controls the launch of game balls. And a power management unit 650 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a counter circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is received. And a signal output from various sensors 318 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. Sensor circuit 320 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, a display circuit 322 for performing display control of the special figure display device 114, and for performing display control of the general map display device 112. Display circuit 324 and various state display units 326 (general map hold lamp 116, special figure hold lamp 118, high accuracy medium lamp 118, etc.) display control A display circuit 328 for performing, connecting the solenoid circuit 332 for controlling the solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second Japanese view start hole 128 and the variable winning hole 130 or the like.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 550. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 400 In addition, communication with the payout control unit 550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 550 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550. However, the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a control program, ROM 406 for storing various data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 drives a sound source IC 418 for controlling the speaker 416 (and amplifier), a display circuit 422 for controlling various lamps 420, a movable body for rendering of the rendering device 200, and the like. An effect driving device control circuit 426 for controlling various effect driving devices 424 including a solenoid or a motor as a driving device, and a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110 and a shielding means 250 are controlled. The sub-control unit 500 is connected to a chance button detection circuit 380 that detects the pressing of the chance button 146 and outputs a signal.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 550, the launch control unit 600, and the power supply management unit 650 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 550 controls the payout device 552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 556.

  The firing control unit 600 determines the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output from the control signal instructing permission or stop of launch output from the payout control unit 550, or the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launch motor 602 that drives the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 is controlled, and the ball feeder 604 that supplies the ball from the storage plate 144 to the launch rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 650 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. Capacitor).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt mask is set, the initial setting of the I / O port 310, the initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, and the operation permission to the WDT 313 is permitted. Set initial values. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as an initial value in WDT 313.

  In step S102, the value of the counter of WDT 313 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 313 is restarted.

  In step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 336 supplies from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been shut off), the process returns to step S102. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected the power supply being cut off), the process proceeds to step S102. The process proceeds to S104.

  In step S104, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, to the counter / timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the sub-control unit 400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to step S107. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S108.

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of the game shop operates the operation unit provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicating that there is an operation), that is, It is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary, and if the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and whether the power status information is information indicating suspend. Determine whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S106 to return to the state before power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107 in order to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer. In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out, reset to each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S108 and S109) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption.

  In step S107, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer, initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S108, after setting for interrupt inhibition, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the normal figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer random number counter, respectively. Two random number counters for generating numerical values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S108 and S109 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter / timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Start with a predetermined period.

  In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, WDT is periodically performed (this implementation is performed so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the processing abnormality is not detected)) because the count value of WDT 313 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, an open sensor for detecting whether the above-described glass frame 154 is in an open state or a closed state via the input port of the I / O 310, the above-described lower plate 150 is provided. A detection signal of various sensors 318 including a bottom plate full sensor for detecting whether or not the ball is full and a plurality of ball detection sensors is input to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signal. The signal state is stored in a signal state storage area. In this embodiment, information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process of the last time (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each previous sphere detection sensor. This information is read from the area, and this information is stored in the RAM 308 in the detection signal storage area provided in advance for each sphere detection sensor, and the detection of each sphere detection sensor detected by the previous timer interruption process (about 2 ms before). Information on the presence or absence of a signal is read from the current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S203, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in the sphere detection sensor of the two sphere detection sensors matches. The information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, this time detection signal) In the case of a match to the winning opening (the general winning opening 122, the variable winning opening 130) or the starting opening (the first special figure starting opening 126, the second special drawing starting opening 128), It is determined that the starting port 124 has passed. For example, if the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the ball detection sensor that detects the winning at the general winning opening 122, it is assumed that the player has entered the general winning opening 122. After determining and performing the process associated with the subsequent entry to the general winning opening 122, if the information on the presence or absence of the detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with entering the mouth 122.

  In step S204 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S110 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300 is displayed. Two random number counters (for example, random number counters for generating special figure random number values) for generating figure random number values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S206, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, a normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 112, and a time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device 114. Various timers including a special figure display symbol update timer, a timer for measuring a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S208, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when there is a winning (winning) in the winning opening (the general winning opening 122, the first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128, and the variable winning opening 130), The value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning opening is read, and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area. In step S209, a winning acceptance process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S210, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 550 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when on), and power supply in bit 6 Input information (when ON, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate the number of payout requests after processing I am doing so.

  In step S211, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in a general diagram state update process during a normal map change (a general-purpose general-purpose timer value to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the general map display device 112 is performed. Do.

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 112 is turned on / off so as to be in the first mode, and the hit flag is off, the normal diagram is displayed as in the above-described normal mode. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 112 is controlled to be turned on / off, and thereafter, a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec), and a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for maintaining the display is maintained. Information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area. With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the predetermined state is displayed. During the opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a signal for holding the blade member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 128, and the blade opening time management provided in the RAM 308 is controlled. Information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the timer.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in a closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 330, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the normal state update process that starts at the timing when a predetermined closing period has elapsed (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the normal state is set to inactive. In the normal state update process when the normal state is inactive, the process proceeds to the next step S212 without doing anything.

  In step S212, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 128 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S213, special figure state update processing is performed. In the special figure state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in special figure state update processing during special figure fluctuation (the value of a special figure general-purpose timer to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 114 is performed. Do.

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure change display time has elapsed (when the special figure display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag is on and the probability change flag is off In the special figure display device 114, when the above special figure A, jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the special figure display device 114, and when the above special figure B, jackpot flag is off, In order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec) while performing lighting / extinguishing drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 114 so as to be in the above-described special figure C mode. The information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 02H is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area as transmission information (general information) and the variable display is stopped. Is stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined value is displayed. A special figure waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started, that is, a bonus winning period (for example, 3 seconds) is displayed. Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area. Further, 04H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or A signal for holding the door member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 130 (until a winning of a game ball of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 130). At the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 10H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is variable. A signal for holding the door member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the winning opening 130, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. To do. Further, 20H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update processing which is repeated at predetermined timing (for example, 15 rounds) and this door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, by the decorative symbol display device 110 Information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the jackpot is to be ended is displayed. Further, 08H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure state is set to inactive. . In the special figure state update process when the special figure is in a non-operating state, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S214.

  In step S214, special drawing related lottery processing is performed. In this special drawing-related lottery process, the opening / closing control of the special drawing variable game and the variable winning opening 130 is not performed (the state of the special drawing is inactive), and the number of the special drawing variable games held is 1 In the case described above, the jackpot determination is first performed among various lotteries using the jackpot determination table, the high probability state transition determination table, the timer number determination table, and the like. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S209 is within the numerical range of the special figure starting port lottery data in the jackpot determination table, and the special figure winning random value is determined. Is the numerical range of the special drawing start opening lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won, and information indicating that the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit is set (here. Setting the jackpot information in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the jackpot flag to ON). On the other hand, if the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical value range of the special figure starting point lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of the game, and it is out of the storage area of the jackpot flag provided in the RAM 308. The information to be shown is set (here, setting out-of-track information in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the jackpot flag off). Further, the random value used for the hit determination is deleted from the random value storage area. As a specific example, a value that can be taken by the special figure winning random number value is 0 to 65535, and a numerical value range of the special figure starting port lottery data is 101 to 304. Here, if the value of a predetermined random number value (for example, the most recently stored random number value) among the special figure winning random number values stored in the random value storage area is 10, the big hit flag is set to OFF. If there is, it operates to set the big hit flag to ON. Note that the number of special figure variable games held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of special figure variable games held is determined. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and when the special figure random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data. Sets information indicating the start of a special jackpot game in the storage area of the probability variation (probability variation) flag provided in the RAM 308. (Here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the RAM 308 is referred to as turning on the probability variation flag). On the other hand, if the special figure random number value is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (here, the information on the start of the jackpot game is set). Setting in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). Also, the random number value used for the probability variation transition determination is deleted. As a specific example, a value that can be taken by the special figure random number value is 0 to 255, and a numerical range of the transition determination random number is 101 to 228. Here, among the special figure random number values stored in the random value storage area, a predetermined random number value (for example, the random number value stored in the past in the past, the random value corresponding to the special figure winning random value used for the jackpot determination, the jackpot determination) If the value of the same acquisition condition (random number acquired at the time of winning the first special figure starting point) is 50, the probability variation flag is set to OFF, and if it is 150 Operates to set the probability variation flag on.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. A timer number corresponding to the value of the jackpot flag and the timer random number range including the acquired special figure timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored as the special figure fluctuation display time in the special figure display symbol update timer, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S215). For this purpose, 01H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area, and special figure identification information indicating that the symbol for starting the variable display is a special figure is included in command data to be described later As a result, the process ends.

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed. The output schedule information (command) transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (basic command for 00H, symbol change start command for 01H, symbol change stop command for 04H, winning effect start command for 05H, end effect start command for 06H, and end effect start command for 07H Command for specifying the number of rounds of jackpots, special figure pending increase command for 0AH, power recovery command for 0EH, RAM clear command for 0FH, etc. Consists of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off by command transmission processing. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, etc. If it is a case, it includes the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, etc. If it is a winning effect command and an end effect start command, it includes the value of the probability variation flag, etc. If it is a jackpot round number designation command The value of the probability variation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 126, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 128, winning of the variable winning port 130 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 01H, the jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the probability variation flag value, the timer number selected in the special drawing related lottery process, the pending Information indicating the number of special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 04H is set as the command type, and information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set as the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the winning effect period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type and 05H as command type Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the general command end effect setting transmission process described above, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the effect standby period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type is stored in the command type 06H. Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of special figure variable games that are held, and the like are set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the information indicating the command type is 07H, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. In the above-described general command big prize closing setting transmission process, the information indicating the command type is 08H, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set. In the general command special figure pending increase process, the command type is 0AH, the command data is special figure identification information (information indicating a special figure) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, notice information (preliminary notice information, false advance) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  In step S216, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S217, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 203 are read out to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error, and so on. When a full error is detected, device information indicating whether or not there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In addition, the solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable prize opening 130, and the general diagram display device 112 and the special figure display device 114 are provided via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328. The display data to be output to the various status display units 326 and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S210) is output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output port 310.

  In step S218, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S220. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, or interrupt permission is set.

  In step S220, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when it is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

<Prize acceptance process>
Next, the winning acceptance process in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the flow of the winning acceptance process.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 has been detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1102. If not, the process proceeds to step S1151. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure variable games that are on hold is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). If the number is less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1103. Advances to step S1121.

  In step S1103, a value is acquired as a special figure winning random number value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 and the second special figure starting port 128, and the above-mentioned special figure random number value is obtained. After the value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generation, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, the special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value acquired in step S1103 are stored in a storage area determined based on the number of reserved special figure variable games held in the random value storage area provided in the RAM 308. .

  In step S1105, in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 0AH which is information indicating the special figure hold increase is transmitted in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is additionally stored as (general information). In step S1106, information indicating the type of special figure whose holding has increased (in this example, one type) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area. In step S1107, no advance notice information is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area. To do.

  In step S1108, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value acquired in step S1103 is within the numerical range of the above special figure starting port lottery data. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1109. The process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the special figure random number value acquired in step S1103 is in the numerical range of the above-described transition determination random number. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1110, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1121. .

  In step S1110, the value of the preliminary lottery random number counter (the value of the R register provided in the CPU 304 that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127 in this embodiment) is in a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). If yes, the process proceeds to step S1111 and the advance notice information is additionally stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S1121. In step S1111, based on the preliminary notice information frequency determination table described later, based on the remaining symbol determination frequency and the preliminary notification frequency determination random number value obtained at a predetermined timing from a predetermined random number counter provided in the main control unit 300. Determine the number of advance notices.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-mentioned notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in the present embodiment), and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1113 to enter the transmission information storage area. The false advance notice information is additionally stored as the transmission information. If not, the process proceeds to step S1151. Also, in step S1113, the number of remaining symbols determined and a false notice notification count determination random number obtained at a predetermined timing from a predetermined random number counter provided in the main control unit 300 using a false prior notice information number determination table described later. Based on the above, the number of false advance notices is determined.

  In step S1151, it is determined whether or not a winning (passing of a ball) of the normal start port 124 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1152, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1156. In step S1152, it is determined whether or not the number of pending variable games is less than a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment). If the number is less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1153. Advances to step S1156.

  In step S1153, a value is acquired from the above-described random number counter for generating a normal random number value as a normal winning random number value, and then the process proceeds to step S1154.

  In step S 1154, the winning random number value acquired in step S 1153 is stored in a storage area determined based on the number of holdings of the usual figure variable game in the random number value storage area for ordinary figures provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S1155, in order to cause the command setting transmission process (step S215) to execute the general command usual figure hold increase setting process, the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 transmits 0CH which is information indicating the usual figure hold increase. It is additionally stored as (general information).

  In step S1156, it is determined whether or not winning (winning) of the variable winning opening 130 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1157. In step S 1157, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable prize opening 130 is stored in the random value storage area for the variable prize opening provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S1158, in order to execute the general command variable winning award winning process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 0DH which is information indicating the variable winning award winning is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 as transmission information ( After additional storage as general information), the process is terminated.

<Sub control section main processing>
Next, the sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the sub control unit.

  The sub-control unit 400 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 to which this reset signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 406. First, various initial settings are performed in step S301. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, and the like are performed.

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed. In step S303, a command is output to the sub control unit 500 via the output port of the I / O 410.

  In step S304, it is determined whether the value of a timer variable storage area described later is 10 or more. When the value of the timer variable storage area is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305, and when the value of the timer variable storage area is less than 10, the process proceeds to step S302. In step S305, 0 is stored in the timer variable storage area.

  In step S306, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update process, the variation number stored in the variation pattern selection process, which will be described later, the combination of temporary stop symbols, and the type of stop symbol combination are updated, and the process since the start of variation display of decorative symbols Based on the time, the operation control data for controlling the effects by the effect movable body of the effect display device 110, the shielding means 250, the speaker 416, the various lamps 420, and the effect device 200 is updated.

  In step S306, a command to be output to the sub-control unit 500 in the process of step S303 to be executed next so that the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the manner indicated by the determined presentation information (for example, stopping the decoration 7 on the left side). For example, a command for operating the shielding means 250 and a command for operating the shielding means 250) are stored in a liquid crystal command storage area provided in the RAM 408. Prepare to control. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery such as whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using a chance button, is performed.

  In step S307, sound output processing is performed. In this sound output process, the audio data to be output to the speaker 416 included in the speaker control information acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the sound source IC 418 performs output control of the speaker 416.

  In step S308, lamp control processing is performed. In this lamp control processing, data indicating lighting / extinguishing of lamps to be output to various lamps 420 included in the information for various lamp control acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and various lamps 420 are set. The display circuit 422 is controlled to turn on and off.

  In step S309, an effect driving device control process is performed. In the effect driving device control process, data indicating the operation timing included in the control information for the effect movable body acquired in step S306 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the effect movable object and the like are set. The drive device 424 for effect production controls the drive device 424 for each effect to be driven.

  Sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S309 thereafter, except for interruption by strobe processing, chance button processing, or sub-control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

<Command input processing>
Next, the command input process (step S302) in the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing.

  In step S401, the contents of a command storage area to be described later are confirmed, and it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command remains. If an unprocessed command remains in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S402. If an unprocessed command does not remain in the command storage area, the process ends and returns to the sub-control unit main process. .

  FIG. 9C is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process, and FIG. 9D is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process. In step S402, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. This is executed based on a symbol variation start command), a symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10D, a special symbol hold increase process shown in FIG. Note that there are other processes based on the unprocessed command. For example, the main control unit 300 outputs each time the opening control of the variable winning opening 130 is started during the big win, and the variable winning opening 130 after the big win starts is output. There is a round start process that is performed when the round start command including information indicating the number of releases is an unprocessed command. Among the processes based on the unprocessed command, the special figure pending increase process is described later.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern selection process, the jackpot flag value, the probability variation flag value, and the timer number included in the unprocessed command are extracted and stored in the respective storage areas of the RAM 408. Further, referring to the above-described variation number selection table and symbol determination table, effect data (in this embodiment, variation number, temporary stop symbol / stop symbol combination, etc.) is selected and stored in a storage area provided in the RAM 408. After that, the process ends.

  In step S601 of the symbol stop process, the three decorative symbols constituting the combination of the stopped symbols stored in the symbol storage area are displayed on the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c of the decorative symbol display device 110. The setting is made to display in the area, and the process ends. In the round start process, information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in the storage area of the RAM 408.

<Strobe interrupt processing>
Next, the strobe interrupt process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  The strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

<Chance button interrupt processing>
Next, the chance button interrupt process of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing.

  This chance button interruption process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects an operation of the chance button 146 by the chance button detection circuit 364.

  In step S801 of the chance button interrupt process, a value is acquired from the detection counter stored in the detection counter storage area of the RAM 408 for measuring the number of times the chance button 146 is pressed, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Store in the original detection counter storage area.

<Variable update interrupt processing>
Next, variable update interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of variable update interrupt processing.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and executes the variable update interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt. To do.

  In step S901 of the variable update interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S304, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

<Special figure pending increase processing>
Next, the special figure hold increase process included in the command input process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure hold increasing process.

  The sub-control unit 400 performs the special figure holding process when the unprocessed command stored in the command storage area includes a special figure holding increase command. In step S452, special figure hold information is additionally written in the special figure hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In step S454, it is determined whether the advance notice information is included in the received information. If yes, the process proceeds to step S455, and if not, the process proceeds to step S456. In step S455, the advance notice information and the number of advance notices are additionally stored in the special figure hold information additionally stored in step S452.

  In step S456, it is determined whether or not the false advance notice information is included in the received information. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S457, and if not, the process ends. In step S457, the false advance notice information and the number of advance notices are additionally stored in the special figure hold information additionally stored in step S452, and the process is terminated.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern selection process described above, the advance notice information or false advance notice information and the number of advance notices included in the special figure hold information additionally stored in step S455 or step S457 of the special figure hold increase process are added. Thus, the variation pattern is selected.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of the advance notice information count determination table, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the false advance notice information count determination table.

  The prior notice information frequency determination table shown in FIG. 6A is a data table in which the remaining symbol determination number and lottery data of the prior notice number of advance notices are stored in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the prior notice information frequency determination table to obtain the remaining symbol determination frequency and a predetermined random number counter provided in the main control unit 300 at a predetermined timing. The number of advance notices is determined based on a random number value for determining the number of notices to be notified.

  For example, if the remaining symbol determination count is 1 and the notice notification count determination random number value is 20, a row corresponding to the remaining symbol determination count 1 is referenced, and a random number range (20 to 43) including 20 is stored. 3 corresponding to the column is selected as the number of notices. If the remaining symbol determination number is 5 and the notice notification number determination random number value is 50, a random number range (0 to 79) including 50 is stored with reference to the row corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number of 5 1 corresponding to the column is selected as the number of notices.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the preliminary announcement number determination random number is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the range of the lottery values corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number 1 and the preliminary notification number 3 is Since it is 12 to 43 (the size of the numerical value range is 32), the probability of selecting the notice notification count 3 when the remaining symbol determination count is 1 is 32/128 (= 1/4). Further, for example, the range of the lottery value corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number 5 and the notice notification number 1 is 0 to 79 (the numerical value range is 80). The probability of selecting is 80/128. In this prior notice information number determination table, when the remaining symbol determination number is 1 or 2, the lottery data is set so that the probability that the notification notification number 4 is selected is the highest, and the remaining symbol determination number is 3. In this case, the lottery data is set so that the probability of selecting the notice notification number 3 is the highest, and when the remaining symbol determination number is 4, the lottery is performed so that the probability of selecting the notice notification number 2 is the highest. When data is set and the remaining symbol determination count is 5, the lottery data is set so that the probability of selecting the notice notification count 1 is the highest.

  The false prior notice information frequency determination table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table in which the remaining symbol determination count and lottery data of the false advance notice notification count are stored in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the false prior notice information frequency determination table to determine the remaining number of symbol determinations and a predetermined random number counter provided in the main control unit 300 at a predetermined timing. The number of times of false advance notice is determined based on the obtained random number for false notice notification number determination. In this embodiment, since the lottery data in the false advance notice information count determination table is the same as the lottery data in the advance notice information count determination table except for the configuration in which the notice notification count is one less, the false advance notice information count A detailed description of the decision table is omitted.

  FIG. 7C is a diagram showing another example of the prior notice information frequency determination table, and FIG. 9D is a diagram showing another example of the false advance notice information frequency determination table. In this way, in addition to the tables in FIGS. (A) and (b) described above, if a preliminary advance information count determination table and a false advance preview information count determination table having different lottery data are prepared in advance, An optimal table can be selected according to the specifications of the game machine model (for example, game specifications with different jackpot probabilities), and convenience can be improved. In the present embodiment, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the number of notices by lottery, but for example, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 determines the number of notices by lottery. You may comprise.

<Pseudo-announcement>
Next, the pseudo continuous notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the pseudo continuous notice.

  In FIG. 12A, the main control unit 300 displays the stoppage of the special figure using the special figure display device 114 and indicates the number of special figure variable games that are held (in this example, 0). In addition, all the special figure hold lamps 118 are turned off. At the same time, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 110 to perform a stop display of the decorative symbols (in this example, the decorative 1-decoration 2-decoration 3 stop display corresponding to the detachment) and the decorative symbols. In order to indicate that the stop display is being performed, a circle (fourth symbol) is stopped and displayed at the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110.

  In this stop display state, if the main control unit 300 detects a winning (entrance ball) at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, the main control unit 300 is on hold. Since the number of special figure variable games is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), after obtaining the above-mentioned special figure winning random value and special figure random value, these random numbers are stored in the RAM 308. Stored in the storage area determined based on the number of reserved special figure variable games in the area (steps S1101 to S1106). Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to make a number of lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that are held (in this example, one time). Lights up.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits 0AH, which is information indicating the increase in the special figure hold, to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process. Additional information is stored as information (general information) (step S1107).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines that the acquired special figure winning random number value is the numerical range of the special figure starting port lottery data, the acquired special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the preliminary lottery random number. When the counter value is within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment), the advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the notice information (steps S1108 to S1111). In addition, when the acquired special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the special figure starting port lottery data and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in this embodiment), The advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the advance notice information (steps S1112-S1113). If either the advance notice information or the false advance notice information is not stored in the transmission information storage area, the advance notice information is stored as the notice information (step S1107).

  In addition, when the main control unit 300 stores the advance notice information as the advance notice information in the transmission information storage area, the main control unit 300 uses the advance notice information frequency determination table to determine the remaining number of symbol determination times and the above-described notice notification frequency determination disorder. Based on the numerical value, the number of advance notices for advance notice is determined, and when the false advance notice information is stored in the information storage area for transmission as notice information, the number of remaining symbols determined using the false advance notice information number determination table, The number of false advance notices is determined based on the above-described random number for determining the number of false notices.

  The sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 executes the above-described special figure hold increase process. Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the special figure hold information in the special figure hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408 (step S452 above), and the reception information includes the advance notice information. If it is, the advance notice information and the number of advance notices are additionally stored in the special information hold information storage area. If the received information contains false advance notice information, the special information hold information storage is stored. In the area, the false advance notice information and the number of advance notices are additionally stored (steps S454 to S457).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4C, the main control unit 300 displays the fluctuation of the special figure using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a variation of the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variation game, and to display the fourth symbol to indicate that the variation of the decorative symbol is performed. The decorative symbol display device 110 is displayed blinking in the lower left corner. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Further, the main control unit 300 suspends the winning when the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 is detected by the predetermined ball detection sensor during the special figure fluctuation display. If the number of special figure variable games being less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), after obtaining the above special figure winning random number value and special figure random number value, the random number value provided in the RAM 308 is obtained. Stored in a storage area determined based on the number of reserved special figure variable games in the numerical storage area. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4D, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118, and the number of lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games held (four times in this example). Lights up.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 responds to the determined number of notice notifications (in this example, one notice notification number determined by lottery based on the remaining number of symbol determinations 5). A temporary stop start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation display shown in FIG. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variable game (in this example, the decoration 7 corresponding to the disengagement 7), as shown in FIG. -Temporary stop display of decoration 6-decoration 8) and the 4th symbol is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the ornamental symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol variation display is continued. In this example, as an example of the display mode of the temporary stop display, an example in which a decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed has been shown. However, for example, the decorative symbol is moved so as to be swayed to the left and right while continuing the variation of the decorative symbol. May be.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5G, the main control unit 300 displays the special figure using the special figure display device 114, and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 9 corresponding to the disengagement). At the same time, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 starts the next special figure variable game based on the reserved special figure variable game (in this example, four times). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11H, the main control unit 300 displays the special figure using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variable game, and to display the decorative symbol variable display, the fourth symbol. Is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 responds to the determined number of notices (in this example, two notices determined by lottery based on the remaining number of symbols to be determined 4) (h) to (f) in FIG. A temporary stop start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing during the variable display shown in (l) (in this example, timings (i) and (k) in the figure). As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing of (i) in the figure to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7- Decoration 6-temporary stop display of decoration 0), and at the timing shown in FIG. 6 (k), the decoration display device 110 is used to display temporary stop display of the decorative symbols based on the special figure variable game (in this example, in the absence of Corresponding decoration 7-decoration 6-temporary stop display of decoration 1) is performed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5M, the main control unit 300 displays the special figure using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 2 corresponding to the disengagement). At the same time, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 starts the next special figure variable game based on the reserved special figure variable game (three times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (n), the main control unit 300 uses the special figure display device 114 to display the fluctuation of the special figure and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variable game, and to display the decorative symbol variable display, the fourth symbol. Is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 responds to the determined number of notice notifications (in this example, three notice notification numbers determined by lottery based on the remaining symbol determination number of times 3). A temporary stop start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing (in this example, timings (o), (q), and (s) in the figure) until the fluctuation stop shown in (t). As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing of FIG. 10 (o) to display a temporary stop display of a decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, a decoration 7- Decoration 6-Temporary stop display of decoration 3 is performed, and at the timing of (q) in the figure, the decoration display device 110 is used to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variable game (in this example, corresponding to a disconnection) Decoration 7-decoration 6 temporary stop display of decoration 4), at the timing of the figure (s), using the decoration display device 110, a temporary stop display of decorative symbols based on the special figure variation game (in this example) , Temporary stop display of decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 5 corresponding to detachment is performed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (u), the main control unit 300 displays a special figure stop using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 6 corresponding to the disengagement). At the same time, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 starts the next special figure variable game based on the reserved special figure variable game (twice in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (v), the main control unit 300 uses the special figure display device 114 to display the fluctuation of the special figure and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variable game, and to display the decorative symbol variable display, the fourth symbol. Is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 responds to the determined number of notice notifications (in this example, four times that is the number of notice notifications determined by lottery based on the remaining symbol determination number of times 2). At a predetermined timing until the fluctuation stop shown in FIG. 13 (d) (in this example, the timing shown in FIG. 12 (w), FIG. 12 (y), FIG. 13 (a), and FIG. 13 (c)), the sub-control unit A temporary stop start command is transmitted to 400. Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing of FIG. 12 (w) to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7- Decorative 7-Temporary stop display of decoration 8) is performed, and at the timing of FIG. 8 (y), the decorative display device 110 is used to display a temporary stop display of the decorative symbols based on the special figure variable game (in this example, corresponding to the disengagement) Decoration 7-decoration 7-temporary stop display of decoration 9). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing of FIG. 13A to temporarily stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7-decoration corresponding to the disengagement). 7-Temporary stop display of decoration 10), and at the timing of FIG. 13C, using the decoration display device 110, a temporary stop display of a decorative symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, corresponding to a disengagement) Decoration 7-decoration 7-temporary stop display of decoration 1).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the main control unit 300 displays the special figure using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a decoration symbol stop display based on the special figure variation game (in this example, a decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 2 stop display corresponding to a disengagement). At the same time, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 starts the next special figure variable game (specific fluctuation display) based on the reserved special figure variable game (in this example, once). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5F, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure display device 114 to display the fluctuation of the special figure and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variable game, and to display the decorative symbol variable display, the fourth symbol. Is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 responds to the determined notice notification count (in this example, four notification notification counts determined by lottery based on the remaining symbol determination count 1). A temporary stop start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing during the variable display shown in (n) (in this example, timings (g), (i), (k), and (m) in the figure). To do. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing of FIG. 5G to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7- Decoration 7-Temporary stop display of decoration 3 is performed, and at the timing shown in FIG. 7 (i), the decoration display device 110 is used to display a temporary stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variable game (in this example, corresponding to a disconnection). Decoration 7-decoration 7-temporary stop display of decoration 4). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 at the timing shown in FIG. 10 (k) to display a temporary stop display of a decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, a decoration 7-decoration corresponding to a disconnection). 7-Temporary stop display of decoration 5), and at the timing of FIG. 5 (m), the decorative display device 110 is used to display temporary stop display of a decorative symbol based on the special figure variable game (in this example, corresponding to a disengagement). Decoration 7-decoration 7-temporary stop display of decoration 6).

  Subsequently, when the advance notice information is set, the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure B using the special figure display device 114 as shown in FIG. A stop start command is transmitted to the control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7 corresponding to the special jackpot), as shown in FIG. -Decoration 7-Stop display of decoration 7). On the other hand, when the false prior notice information is set, the main control unit 300 displays the stop of the special figure C using the special figure display device 114 as shown in FIG. A stop start command is transmitted to the control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a stop display of the decoration symbol based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7- Decoration 6-stop display of decoration 7).

  As described above, in this pseudo-continuous notice, in the temporary stop display or stop display before the stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7), the special jackpot is displayed. Temporary stop display and stop display are performed using a combination of decorative symbols including a decorative symbol (in this example, decorative 7) included in the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to.

  Further, in this pseudo continuous notice, “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 8” which is a temporary stop display shown in FIG. 12E → “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration” which is a stop indication shown in FIG. 9 ”→“ decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 10 ”, which is a temporary stop display shown in FIG. 10 (i) →... →“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration ”, which is a temporary stop display shown in FIG. 8 ”→... →“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 5 ”which is a temporary stop display shown in FIG. 13 (k) →“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration ”which is a temporary stop display shown in FIG. 6 ”→ stop mode of temporary stop display or stop display by performing temporary stop display or stop display of decorative symbols in the order of“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 ”which is the stop display shown in FIG. Is temporarily stopped so as to gradually approach the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) Do the shows and stop display.

  Further, in this pseudo-continuous notice, temporary stop display is performed once during the variable display when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is 5 as shown in FIGS. 12C to 12F, and FIGS. l) The temporary stop display is performed twice during the variable display when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is 4, and when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is 3 as shown in FIGS. 12 (n) to (t). During the variable display, the temporary stop display is performed three times. As shown in FIGS. 12 (v) to 13 (d), the temporary stop display is performed four times during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is two. The temporary stop display is performed four times during the variable display in the case where the number of remaining determined symbols is one as shown in FIGS. In other words, the number of temporary stop displays is increased so as to be inversely proportional to the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols (the smaller the number of changes until the specific fluctuation display starts, the more the number of temporary stop displays is determined) )

<Step-up notice>
Next, the step-up notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a step-up notice.

  In this example, the main control unit 300 steps up to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing (in this example, the timing shown in FIG. 8D) during the variable display shown in FIGS. Send a notice command. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 displays one type of character A on the decorative display device 110 as shown in FIG. The fourth symbol is blinked and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 displays a special figure stop using the special figure display device 114 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a decoration symbol stop display based on the special figure variation game (in this example, the decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 9 stop display corresponding to the disengagement). At the same time, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110 to indicate that the decorative symbol is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 starts the next special figure variable game based on the reserved special figure variable game (in this example, four times). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5F, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure display device 114 to display the fluctuation of the special figure and transmits a rotation start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the decorative symbol based on the special symbol variable game, and to display the decorative symbol variable display, the fourth symbol. Is displayed blinking in the lower left corner of the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of special figure variable games that have been held (in this example, one time).

  Thereafter, in this step-up notice, the number of notice notifications determined (in this example, the number of remaining symbol determinations) during the variable display when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is four as shown in (f) to (h) of FIG. 2), two types of characters A and B including the character A are sequentially displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in accordance with the number of notice notification times determined by lottery based on No. 4, and (j) to FIG. During the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is 3 as shown in (m), the number of notification notifications determined (in this example, the number of notification notifications determined by lottery based on the number of remaining symbol determinations 3). 3 times), the three types of characters A to C including the characters A and B are displayed in order on the decorative symbol display device 110, and the remaining number of determined symbols shown in (o) to (s) of FIG. During the change display in the case of 2 The decorative symbol display device 110 displays four types of characters A to D including the characters A to C in accordance with the number (in this example, four times that is the number of notice notifications determined by lottery based on the number of remaining symbol determinations 2). During the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is 1, as shown in (u) to (z) in the same figure, the determined notice notification count (in this example, the remaining symbol determined count is 1) is displayed. 5 types of characters A to E including the characters A to D are sequentially displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in accordance with the number of notice notifications determined by lottery based on 5). That is, the number of characters displayed in order on the decorative symbol display device 110 is increased from 1 to 5 so as to be inversely proportional to the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols (the number of variations until the specific variation display is started is small). The number of characters is decided to be a large number). The pseudo continuous notice and the step-up notice may be displayed simultaneously or alternately.

<Character change notice>
Next, the character change notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a character change notice.

  In this character change notice, one type of character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is five as shown in FIGS. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is four as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, the two types of characters B and C excluding the above-described character A are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Are displayed in order. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is three as shown in FIGS. 6 (j) to (m), three types of characters D to F excluding the above-mentioned characters A to C are displayed as decorative symbols. The devices 110 are displayed in order. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is two as shown in FIG. 10 (o) to FIG. 10 (s), four types of characters G to J except for the above-described characters A to F are decorated. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 110 in order. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is 1, as shown in FIGS. 9 (u) to (z), five types of characters K to O except for the above-described characters A to J are displayed as decorative symbols. The devices 110 are displayed in order. That is, the number of characters displayed in order on the decorative symbol display device 110 is increased from 1 to 5 so as to be inversely proportional to the decrease in the number of remaining determined symbols, and all character types are changed for each variable display. (The number of characters is determined to be larger as the number of fluctuations until the specific fluctuation display is started is smaller).

<Character addition notice>
Next, a character addition notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. The figure shows an example of a character addition notice.

  In this character addition notice, one type of character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is five as shown in FIGS. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is four as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, two types of characters A and B including the character A are simultaneously displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Next, three types of characters A to C including the character A are displayed on the decorative design display device 110 at the same time. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is three as shown in FIGS. 9J to 9M, four types of characters A to D including the characters A to C are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. The five types of characters A to E including the characters A to D are simultaneously displayed on the decorative design display device 110, and then the six types of characters A to F including the characters A to E are displayed. Displayed on the display device 110 simultaneously. 17A to 17E, seven types of characters A to G including characters A to F are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is two. At the same time, 8 types of characters A to H including characters A to G are displayed simultaneously on the decorative design display device 110, and then 9 types of characters A to I including characters A to H are displayed as decorative designs. 10 types of characters A to J including characters A to I are displayed simultaneously on the decorative design display device 110. In addition, during the variable display in the case where the number of remaining determined symbols is 1 as shown in (g) to (l) in FIG. 11, eleven types of characters A to K including characters A to J are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. 12 types of characters A to L including characters A to K are simultaneously displayed on the decorative design display device 110, and then 13 types of characters A to M including the characters A to L are displayed. 14 types of characters A to N including characters A to M are simultaneously displayed on the decorative design display device 110, and then 15 types of characters A to N including characters A to N are displayed. O is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 at the same time. That is, the number of characters displayed in order on the decorative symbol display device 110 is increased by 1 from 1 to 15 in order to be inversely proportional to the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, and the number of times the character is displayed during variable display. Is increased from 1 to 5 (the smaller the number of variations until the specific variation display is started, the larger the number of characters is determined and the number of times the character is displayed during the variation display) Number of times).

<Consecutive simultaneous production notice>
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the character continuous simultaneous effect notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the continuous same effect notice.

  In this continuous simultaneous effect announcement, one type of character A is displayed twice on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is two as shown in FIGS. Let In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is one as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, one type of character B is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 twice. In other words, the character type is changed in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, but the type and the number of characters displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the single variation display are the same. Note that the same character may be displayed over a plurality of variations.

<Modified example of character change notice>
Next, a modified example of the character change notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 are diagrams showing modifications of the character change notice.

  In the character change notice shown in FIG. 19, each line (in this example, “...”) Is displayed during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is 2 as shown in FIGS. And “Now?”) Are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 successively. Further, during the variable display when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is 1, as shown in FIGS. 5 (f) to (h), when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is 2, and each line (in this example, “ “Chance!” And “Intense heat!”)) Are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in succession. That is, the type of the character line of the character is changed in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, but the type and the number of characters to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during one variation display are the same.

  Further, in the character change notice shown in FIG. 20, one type of character A with different movement is displayed as a decorative design during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is two as shown in FIGS. The display is continued on the display device 110. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining fixed symbols is 1, as shown in (f) to (h) in FIG. 8, one type of character A that is different in movement from the case where the number of remaining fixed symbols is two is displayed. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 continuously. That is, the manner of movement of the character is changed in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, but the type and the number of characters displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 are made the same during one variation display. Note that the movement of the character may be expressed as a still image or a moving image.

<Character increase notice>
Next, the character increase notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a character increase notice.

  In this character increase notice, after one character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining confirmed symbols is two as shown in FIGS. Two of the same character A are displayed simultaneously on the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is 1 as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, the same character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 at the same time, and then the same. The four characters A are simultaneously displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. That is, the number of characters displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is increased in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, but the character types are the same.

<Enlargement notice>
Next, enlargement notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of an enlargement notice.

  In this enlargement notice, the character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in the first size during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is two as shown in FIGS. After that, the same character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in a second size larger than the first size. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is 1, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, the same character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 as a third size larger than the second size. The same character A is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 in a fourth size larger than the third size. That is, the character size displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is changed from the first size to the fourth size in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols, but the character type is the same. .

<Advance notice of the number of increase>
Next, a predetermined number increase notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a predetermined number increase notice.

  In the predetermined number increase notice, the character A with the number 1 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is two as shown in FIGS. Then, the character B assigned number 2 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining determined symbols is 1, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H, the character C with the number 3 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110, and then the number is displayed. The character D with 4 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. That is, the number assigned to the character displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is increased from 1 to 4 and the character type is changed in accordance with the decrease in the number of remaining fixed symbols. The character type may be fixed and only the number may be different.

<Advance notice>
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the accessory notice executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. The figure shows an example of an accessory notice.

  In this accessory announcement, the decorative symbol display device 110 is used at the timing shown in FIG. 5C during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is two as shown in FIGS. After the temporary stop display of decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 2 and turning the forearm 251b of the accessory 251 to swing the first arm clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the upper arm 251a by the first angle, At the timing shown in FIG. 5E, the decorative symbol display device 110 is used to display the temporary stop display of decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 3 and the forearm portion 251b of the accessory 251 is first displayed with respect to the upper arm portion 251a. Rotate clockwise by a second angle greater than the angle. In addition, during the variable display when the number of remaining symbols is 1 as shown in FIGS. 11H to 11L, the decoration 7- is displayed using the decoration symbol display device 110 at the timing of FIG. The decoration 7-decoration 5 is temporarily stopped and the forearm 251b of the accessory 251 is rotated clockwise by a third angle larger than the second angle with respect to the upper arm 251a. k), the decoration symbol display device 110 is used again to temporarily display decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 6 and the forearm portion 251b of the accessory 251 is more than the third angle with respect to the upper arm portion 251a. The large fourth angle is rotated clockwise, and the upper arm 251a is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle. Finally, as shown in FIG. 5 (m), the decoration symbol display device 110 is used to stop display the combination of the decoration symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7). In this example, an example in which a notice is performed using a movable object has been described. However, for example, a notice may be performed using sound or light.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment has a symbol pattern when a game ball wins a predetermined start port (for example, the first special figure start port 126 and the second special figure start port 128). When the symbol display means for starting the variable display (for example, the decorative symbol display device 110) and the symbol pattern stopped by the symbol display means are a specific symbol pattern (for example, a decorative symbol corresponding to a (special) jackpot) In addition, a special game state starting means for starting a special game state (for example, a jackpot game) and a start of specific variation display which is a variable display of symbols by the symbol display means scheduled to display the specific symbol form. If there is a point change display that is a change display of the symbol by the symbol display means that is started at a time, a notice notification related to the content of the specific change display in the point change display (for example, pseudo continuous notice, Comprising a notice informing means for performing step-up notice, etc.), wherein the warning notification unit, the notice frequency of notification (e.g., and determines a warning notice frequency), a gaming table.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, information that is advantageous to the player can be notified to the player in advance, and whether or not the player is in an advantageous state according to the number of advance notifications. It is possible to make predictions about this, and to make a variety of game effects. Therefore, gameability may be improved and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the advance notice unit may be configured to determine the number of the advance notices for the previous change display based on the number of changes until the specific change display is started (for example, the number of remaining symbols determined). Good. With such a configuration, there are cases where a variety of game effects can be achieved, the game performance can be improved, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

  Further, the advance notice unit may be configured to determine the number of advance notices to be larger as the number of changes until the specific variation display is started is smaller. With such a configuration, the player's interest can be gradually increased as the specific variation display is approached, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the advance notice unit is configured to determine the number of the advance notices for the forward change display to be equal to or greater than the number of the advance notices in the previous forward display and not more than the number of the advance notices in the subsequent forward display. Also good. With such a configuration, the player's interest can be gradually increased in the forward change display, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  The advance notice unit may perform the advance notice (for example, a temporary stop display during the specific change display) in the specific change display. With such a configuration, the player's interest can be gradually increased even in the specific variation display following the first variation display, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  The notice notice is not used as a temporary stop display of a symbol different from the stop display of the symbol (it is not used as an index for determining whether or not to start the special game state, but whether or not to start the special game state is determined). Display that is the same display mode as the stop display that is an indicator of With such a configuration, the player's interest can be attracted by performing the temporary stop display of the symbol, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained in some cases.

  Also, a first image (for example, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a special jackpot) in a predetermined scenario (for example, a scenario in which combinations of decorative symbols corresponding to special jackpots are gradually aligned) And a second image showing the second situation that has progressed along the scenario more than the first situation (for example, a decoration that is closer to the combination of the decoration symbols corresponding to the special jackpot) Image of the combination of symbols) can be displayed on the symbol display means, and the notice notification means displays the first image as the notice notice, and the notice information after the first image is displayed as the first notice. You may comprise so that the image of 2 may be displayed. With such a configuration, the interest of the player can be gradually increased by changing the situation of the scenario, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the first image and the second image may be in the same display mode (for example, the same character image). With such a configuration, it may be possible to attract the player's interest and sustain the player's willingness to play.

  The first image may include a first character image, and the second image may include a second character image different from the first character image (for example, Character change notice in FIG. 15). With such a configuration, the interest of the player can be gradually increased by the change of the character image, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the second image may be configured to further include the first character image (for example, a character addition notice in FIGS. 16 and 17). With such a configuration, the interest of the player can be gradually increased by increasing the number of character images, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  The first image and the second image include one or a plurality of character images, and the total number of the character images included in the second image is the character image included in the first image. May be larger than the total number of characters (for example, a character increase notice in FIG. 21). With such a configuration, the player's interest can be gradually increased by increasing the total number of character images, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the size of the second image may be larger than the size of the first image (for example, an enlargement notice in FIG. 22). With such a configuration, the interest of the player can be gradually increased by changing the size of the image, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  The first image and the second image include numerical information, and the numerical information included in the second image is larger than the numerical information included in the first image. (For example, a predetermined number increase notice in FIG. 23). With such a configuration, the player's interest can be gradually increased by the change in the magnitude of the numerical information, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  In addition, one or a plurality of notification means (for example, an accessory 251) for performing a predetermined notification is provided, and the notice notification unit displays a first situation of the predetermined scenario while displaying the first image. In the first notification mode indicating the second notification, the notification means performs notification related to the advance notification, and the second image that has progressed along the scenario than the first situation during the display of the second image. You may make the alerting | reporting means perform the alerting | reporting relevant to the said alerting | reporting alerting | reporting by the 2nd alerting | reporting aspect which shows a condition (for example, accessory announcement of FIG. 24). With such a configuration, the interest of the player can be gradually increased as the scenario progresses, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the notice notification means does not start the specific variation display (for example, the big hit flag is off) and the specific condition is satisfied (for example, wins the preliminary lottery), the symbol change by the symbol display means. You may comprise so that the said alert notification (for example, false alert notification) may be performed in a display. With such a configuration, even if there is no scheduled start of specific variation display, the player's interest can be enhanced, and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  In addition, the number of times of the advance notice (for example, prior notice notice) of the forward change display is notified when the specific change display is not scheduled to start and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, false advance notice notice). Is more than the probability that the number of times of the previous notice of the first variable display is less than the number of times of the notice made when the specific variable display is not scheduled to start and a specific condition is satisfied. May be higher. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the player when the specific variation display is scheduled to start, compared to the case where the specific variation display is not scheduled to start, and to maintain the player's willingness to play. There is a case.

  In addition, when the game ball wins at the predetermined starting port and the variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied (for example, when the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is not performed), the symbol change by the symbol display means The display is configured to start, and when the game ball wins at the predetermined start port and the variation start prohibition condition is satisfied (for example, during special figure variable game or jackpot game), the change start prohibition Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of start information (for example, a special figure random number lottery value) for the symbol display means to start displaying the change of the symbol after the condition is changed to an unsatisfied state; A symbol that selects the specific symbol mode as a symbol mode to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means when the symbol mode determination information that constitutes a part or all of the starting information is the specific symbol mode determination information. Aspect Selection notice means, wherein the notice notification means performs the notice notice when the symbol form determination information constituting a part or all of the starting information is specific symbol aspect determination information. You may comprise. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described in detail. In addition, about the same structure as the pachinko machine 100 concerning the said Example 1, while attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol in a figure, the description is abbreviate | omitted and hereafter, a different structure is demonstrated.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 25 is a schematic front view of the game board 102 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment when viewed from the front.

  The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment includes two special figure display devices, a first special figure display device 198 and a second special figure display device 114, instead of the special figure display device 114 according to the first embodiment. Yes. The first special figure display device 198 is a display device for performing the display of the special figure 1 and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The second special figure display device 114 is a display device for performing the display of the special figure 2, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. In addition, in the stop display mode of special figure 1 and special figure 2, as in the above special figure, “special figure A” which is a jackpot symbol, “special figure B” which is a special jackpot symbol, and an off symbol There are three types of “Special Figure C”.

  Further, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, instead of the special figure holding lamp 118 according to the first embodiment, two special figure holding lamps, a first special symbol holding lamp 199 and a second special symbol holding lamp 118, are provided. I have. The first special figure hold lamp 199 is a lamp for indicating the number of first special figure variable games that are being held. In this embodiment, the first special figure variable game is limited to a predetermined number (here, four). It is possible to hold. For example, if only one 1st Special Figure Floating Game is held, only the leftmost lamp is lit. Similarly, if two are held, only the two left lamps are held. If it is, only the three lamps on the left are turned on, and if four lamps are held, all the lamps are turned on. The second special figure holding lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of second special figure variable games that are held, and in this embodiment, the second special figure variable games are limited to a predetermined number (here, four). It is possible to hold. For example, if only one second special figure variable game is held, only the leftmost lamp is lit. Similarly, if two are held, only the two left lamps are held. If it is, only the three lamps on the left are turned on, and if four lamps are held, all the lamps are turned on.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, the payout device 552 is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) is driven. And the first special figure display device 198 starts the first special figure variable game. Further, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, the payout device 552 is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is used as a prize ball. At the same time as discharging to 144, the second special figure display game by the second special figure display device 114 is started.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing according to the second embodiment.

  The main control unit timer interrupt process according to the second embodiment is the same as the special control state update process and the special figure related lottery process of the main control unit timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment. This is replaced with the related lottery process, the special figure 2 state update process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process.

  In the special figure 1 state update process in step S213 and the special figure 2 state update process in step S221, each process described in the above special figure state update process is performed according to the state of special figure 1 or special figure 2. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process and the special figure 2 state update process is the same as the special figure state described in the above special figure state update process. And the description thereof is omitted here.

  In the special figure 1 lottery process in step S214 and the special figure 2 lottery process in step S222, each process described in the special figure related lottery process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Each process performed in the special figure 1 lottery process and the special figure 2 lottery process is the same as the special figure related to the special figure related lottery process described above. And the description thereof is omitted here.

<Prize acceptance process>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, a winning acceptance process in the main control unit timer interrupt process according to the second embodiment will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prize reception process which concerns on the present Example 2. FIG.

  The winning acceptance process according to the second embodiment is obtained by replacing the winning acceptance process with respect to the special drawing of the winning acceptance process according to the first embodiment with the winning acceptance process with respect to the special figures 1 and 2. Specifically, in steps S1101 to S1113, a winning acceptance process for special figure 1 is performed, and in steps S1121 to S1133, a winning acceptance process for special figure 2 is performed. Note that the winning acceptance process relating to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is the “special figure” of the contents described in the above-described winning acceptance process relating to the special figure (steps S1101 to S1113 in FIG. 7). Since it is the same as the process replaced with “special drawing 2”, its description is omitted.

<Special figure pending increase processing>
Next, the special figure holding increase process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure holding | maintenance increase process which concerns on the present Example 2. FIG.

  The sub-control unit 400 performs the special figure holding process when the unprocessed command stored in the command storage area includes a special figure holding increase command. In step S451, it is determined based on the received information received from the main control unit 300 whether or not the information is the retention increase information of FIG. If not applicable (in the case of the pending increase information in FIG. 2), the process proceeds to step S453.

  In step S452, special figure 1 hold information is additionally stored in the special figure 1 hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In step S453, special figure 2 hold information is provided in the special figure 2 hold information storage area provided in the RAM 406. 2 Additional storage of pending information.

  In step S454, it is determined whether or not the advance notice information is included in the received information. If yes, the process proceeds to step S455. In step S455, the advance notice information is additionally stored in the special figure 1 hold information additionally stored in step S452 or the special figure 2 hold information additionally stored in step S453.

  In step S456, it is determined whether or not the false advance notice information is included in the received information. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S457, and if not, the process ends. In step S457, false advance notice information is additionally stored in the special figure 1 hold information additionally stored in step S452 or the special figure 2 hold information additionally stored in step S453, and the process is terminated.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern selection process described above, the special figure 1 hold information stored in step S455 of the special figure hold increase process or the special figure 2 hold information stored in step S457 is referred to. The variation pattern is selected in consideration of the included advance notice information or false advance notice information.

<Data table of sub-control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a false continuous notice execution determination table.

  This false continuous notice execution determination table is a data table that stores the number of remaining symbols determined and the lottery data of the number of false continuous notices in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the false continuous notice execution determination table to acquire the remaining symbol determination count and a predetermined random number counter provided in the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing. The number of false continuous notices is determined on the basis of the random number value for determining the execution of false continuous notices.

  For example, if the number of remaining symbol determinations shown in the top row is 8 and the false continuous notice execution determination random number is 100, the 4th row (the most random number range (97 to 112) including 100 is stored) (Including the upper row) is in a correspondence relationship, and 4 stored in the fourth row of the rightmost column is selected as the false continuous notice count. If the remaining symbol determination number is 5 and the false continuous notice execution determination random number value is 100, the third row (including the top row) in which the random number range (74 to 117) including 100 is stored is stored. Since there is a correspondence relationship, 3 stored in the third row of the rightmost column is selected as the false continuous notice count.

  In this embodiment, the numerical range that the false continuous notice execution determination random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the remaining symbol determination number 2 shown in the top row, and the rightmost column Since the range of the lottery value corresponding to the false continuous notice number 2 shown in FIG. 2 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the probability of selecting the false continuous notice number 2 for the remaining symbol determination number 2 is 128/128 (= 100%). Further, for example, the range of the lottery value corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number 3 shown in the uppermost row and the continuous notice number 2 shown in the rightmost column is 0 to 123 (the numerical value range is 124). Therefore, the probability of selecting the false consecutive notice number 2 in the case of the remaining symbol determination number 3 is 124/128, and the range of the lottery values corresponding to the remaining symbol confirmation number 3 and the false consecutive notice number 3 is 124 to 127 (numerical value). Since the size of the range is 4), the probability of selecting the false continuous notice count 3 when the remaining symbol determination count is 3 is 4/128.

<Example of fluctuation in winning order>
Next, winning order fluctuations executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of winning order fluctuation.

  When the main control unit 300 detects a winning (entering a ball) at the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display shown in FIGS. Since the number of the second special figure variable games is less than the predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), after obtaining the second special figure winning random number value and the second special figure random number value, these random number values Are stored in a storage area determined based on the number of second special figure variable games held in the second random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 (steps S1121 to S1133). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure holding lamp 118 to correspond to the number of times the second special figure variable game is held (in this example, once). Turn on as many lamps as you want.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits 0AH, which is information indicating the increase in the special figure hold, to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process. Information is stored as additional information (general information), and information indicating that the special figure whose suspension has increased is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area (step S1126).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines that the acquired second special figure winning random number value is the numerical range of the FIG. 2 start port lottery data, and the acquired second special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number. If the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment), the advance notice information is stored as the notice information in the transmission information storage area (steps S1128 to S1131). . Also, the acquired second special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is in a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in this embodiment). In this case, the false advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the notice information (steps S1132 to S1133). If either the advance notice information or the false advance notice information is not stored in the transmission information storage area, no advance notice information is stored as the notice information (step S1127). Here, in this example, the main control unit 300 stores no advance notice information as advance notice information.

  In addition, when the main control unit 300 detects the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 (the winning ball) by a predetermined ball detection sensor, the number of the first special figure variable games that are held is a predetermined number ( In this embodiment, since it is less than 4), after obtaining the first special figure winning random value and the first special figure random value, these random values are stored in the first random number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Is stored in the storage area determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special figure variable game (steps S1101 to S1106). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6C, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 199 to cope with the number of first special figure variable games that are held (in this example, once). Turn on as many lamps as you want.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits 0AH, which is information indicating the increase in the special figure hold, to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process. Information is stored as additional information (general information), and information indicating that the special figure whose holding has increased is special figure 1 is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area (step S1107).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines that the acquired first special figure winning random number value is the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, and the acquired first special figure random number value is the numerical value of the transition determination random number. The advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the notice information when the value is within the range and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment) (steps S1108 to S1111 above). ). Further, the obtained first special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, 0 to 1). In this case, the false advance notice information is stored as notice information in the transmission information storage area (steps S1112 to S1113). If either the advance notice information or the false advance notice information is not stored in the transmission information storage area, the no advance notice information is stored as the notice information (step S1107). Here, in this example, the main control unit 300 stores the advance notice information as the notice information.

  The sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 executes the above-described special figure hold increase process. Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 stores the special figure 1 hold information in the special figure 1 hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408 when the reception information includes the special figure 1 hold increase information. Is stored in the storage information area for special figure 2 provided in RAM 408 (see above). Steps S451 to S453). Further, when the advance notice information is included in the received information, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the advance notice information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1 and the false advance notice information is included in the received information. If it is included, the false advance notice information is additionally stored in the hold information storage area for special figure 2 (steps S454 to S457). Here, in this example, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the special information 2 hold information storage area, but does not additionally store either the advance notice information or the false advance notice information. The special figure 1 hold information and the advance notice information are additionally stored in the special figure 1 hold information storage area.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4D, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure display device 114 to perform stop display of the special figure 2 and transmits a stop start command to the sub control unit 400. To do. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a stop display of the decoration symbol based on the second special figure variable game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 3 corresponding to the disengagement). )I do.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines whether the first special figure variable game (once in this example) that is on hold and the second special figure variable game (once in this example) that is on hold first. Prioritize the special figure variable game (in order of winning) and start the second special figure variable game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure display device 114 to display the fluctuation of the special figure 2 and also sends a rotation start command to the sub control unit 400. Send. Accordingly, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the second special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure holding lamp 118 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of the second special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5G, the sub-control unit 400 stores in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1 during the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the second special figure variable game. Based on the previous advance notice information, a step-up advance notice that suggests a jackpot for the next first special figure variable game is performed (that is, while the special figure 2 based on the second special figure variable game and the decorative symbol change display) , A notice indicating a big hit of the first special figure floating game is given).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6H, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure display device 118 to display the special figure 2 stop and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. To do. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the stop display of the decoration symbol based on the second special figure variable game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 7-decoration 1-decoration 3 corresponding to the detachment). )I do.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5I, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the first special figure variable game that has been put on hold. At the same time, a rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the variation display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variation game, as shown in FIGS. The above step-up notice is performed based on the advance notice information stored in the hold information storage area for 1.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 1L, the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 198 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. . Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 corresponding to the special jackpot). Display).

<Example of priority change (Special Figure 1 priority)>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, description will be given of the priority variation (prior to special figure 1) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400. The figure shows an example of priority fluctuation (special figure 1 priority).

  Here, FIGS. 33 (a) to (e) are the same as FIGS. 32 (a) to (e), and FIGS. 33 (i) to (m) are substantially the same as FIGS. 32 (i) to (m). Therefore, only FIGS. 33 (f) to 33 (h) will be described below.

  In this example, the main control unit 300 determines that the second special figure winning random number value acquired at the timing of FIG. 5B is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data and the acquired second special figure. The prior notice information is stored as the notice information on the assumption that the figure random number is the numerical range of the transition determination random number and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information and additionally stores the advance notice information in the special information 2 hold information storage area.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 performs the first special figure variable game among the first special figure variable game (once in this example) and the second special figure variable game (once in this example). The first special figure variable game is started with priority (with special figure 1 priority). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 displays the fluctuation of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 198 and sends a rotation start command to the sub-control part 400. Send. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 199 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5G, the sub-control unit 400 stores the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game in the reserved information storage area for the special figure 2 at the same time. Based on the previous advance notice information, a step-up notice that suggests a big hit of the next second special figure variable game is performed (that is, while the special figure 1 based on the first special figure variable game and the decorative symbol change display) , A notice indicating a big hit of the second special figure floating game is given).

<Example of asynchronous fluctuation>
Next, asynchronous fluctuations executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of asynchronous fluctuation.

  In this example, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1, and the sub-control unit 400 uses the left half display area of the decorative symbol display device 110. Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols based on the first special figure variation game is performed. In addition, the main control unit 300 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 using the second special figure display device 118 and is not synchronized with the fluctuation display based on the first special figure variable game. Using the display area on the right half of the decorative symbol display device 110, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the second special figure variable game.

  The sub-control unit 400 uses the display area on the left half of the decorative symbol display device 110 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special symbol variable game, as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, using the display area on the right half of the decorative symbol display device 110, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the second special symbol variable game and stored in the reserved information storage region for the special symbol 1. Based on the advance notice information, a step-up notice suggesting a jackpot of the next first special figure variable game held at the time of FIG. (D) is performed (that is, special figure 2 based on the second special figure variable game and During the display of the decorative symbol variation, a notice indicating a big hit of the first special diagram variation game is given). At the timing shown in FIG. 5F, the character image displayed in association with the variable display of the decorative symbol by the decorative display device 110 based on the second special figure variable game and the decoration based on the first special graphic variable game. Both of the character images displayed in association with the decorative symbol variation display by the display device 110 are simultaneously displayed.

  Furthermore, at the timing shown in FIG. 11H, it is detected that the second special figure starting port 128 has won a prize, and the number of second special figure variable games held by the second special figure holding lamp 118 is 1. In (i) in the same figure, the decorative display device 110 displays the decorative symbols on the decorative display device 110 based on the reserved second special figure variable game, and in FIG. Is stopped. During the change display of the decorative symbol by the decorative display device 110 based on the second special figure variable game from the same figure (i) to the same figure (k), the next first held at the time of the same figure (d). A step-up notice suggesting a jackpot for special figure floating games is given. As a result, FIGS. 5F, 5I, and 5J are step-up notice character images for notifying the first special figure display device 198 that the jackpot symbol (special figure 1) is displayed. The two are displayed with their time overlapped. Although the types of character images are different in (f), (i), and (j), the same type of character images may be displayed. Also, in the same figure (m), the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 198.

<Other examples of priority fluctuations (priority map 1 priority)>
Next, another example of priority variation (prior to special figure 1) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. The figure shows another example of priority fluctuation (special figure 1 priority).

  As shown in FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (d), the main control unit 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. In this case, the above step-up notice is performed based on the advance notice information stored in the hold information storage area for special figure 2 without waiting for the next variable display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36, the main control unit 300 wins the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (the fluctuation is based on the first prize). In the advance notice information stored in the reserved information storage area for special figure 2 by the second prize during the variable display of special figure 1 based on the first prize. On the basis, as shown in FIGS. 3C to 3D, a step-up notice suggesting a big hit of the next second special figure variable game is performed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. So far, an example has been shown in which the character image is displayed as a step-up notice from the start of the next change in which the advance notice information is stored in the hold information storage area, but in this example, the advance notice information in the hold information storage area, On the condition that the false advance notice information is stored, the display of the character image as the step-up notice is started without waiting for the next fluctuation start.

  Further, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) (first winning) at the first special figure starting port 126 (the third winning), as shown in FIGS. Even during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the step-up notice suggesting the next big special figure fluctuation game jackpot is made based on the advance notice information stored in the reserved information storage area for the special figure 2 Do. Since the number of symbol variation games that have not been confirmed is again 2 (the symbol variation based on the second prize and the symbol variation based on the third prize), step up by using 2 as the number of remaining symbol symbols. Rather than selecting the character image for the advance notice, the special figure variation game (here, based on the first prize) that does not become a big hit, before the special figure variation game (here, the symbol variation game based on the second prize), which is a big hit Since the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game based on the third prize) are interrupted, the character image for the step-up notice is selected and displayed by a special image selection process.

<Continuous notice scenario table>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the notice series scenario 2 table.

  The continuous notice scenario 1 table shown in FIG. 11A is a data table in which the remaining prior notification count (1 to 8) and the scene of the continuous notice appearance character are stored in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the continuous notice scenario 1 table to determine the scene of the continuous notice appearance character based on the remaining number of prior notices.

  The continuous notice scenario 2 table shown in FIG. 6B is a data table in which the remaining prior notification count (1 to 16) and the scene of the continuous notice appearance character are stored in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the continuous notice scenario 2 table to determine the scene of the continuous notice appearance character based on the remaining number of prior notices.

<Continuous notice of scenario type>
Next, scenario type continuous notice (special figure 1 priority fluctuation) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. This figure shows an example of scenario type continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation).

  FIG. 38 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 is in the state in which the number of first special figure variable games held is four and the number of second special figure variable games held is three. After starting the variable display of the special figure 1 using the special figure display device 198, and after the sub-control unit 400 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game using the decorative symbol display device 110 The main controller 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor (during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1), and obtains the second special figure winning random number value acquired. Is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, the acquired second special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is the predetermined numerical range (this implementation) In the example, the advance notice information is transmitted as the notice information. It shows an example stored in the information storage area.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure reservation lamp 199 to count the number of first special figure variable games that are held (in this example, three times (= 4 times-1 times)). And the number of lamps corresponding to the number of times the second special figure variable game is held (4 times (= 3 times + 1) in this example) using the second special figure holding lamp 118 Is lit. In this example, the number of held first special figure variable games is 3 times, the number of held second special figure variable games is 4 times, and the number of first special figure variable games being displayed is 1 Therefore, the initial value of the remaining number of times (the number of remaining symbols determined) of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game in which the stop display of the special figure and the decorative symbol is not performed is 8 in total. Further, in this example, since the advance notification is performed once for each variation display, the initial value of the remaining number of previous notifications is 8 (= the initial value of the remaining symbol determination number).

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (8 in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, calculates the remaining prior notification number, and With reference to the continuous notice scenario 1 table shown in 36 (a), the scene (in this example, everyone) of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of prior notices (8 times in this example) is acquired.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 holds the number of held first special figure variable games four times based on the advance notice information stored in the special information holding area for special figure 2. The scenario type continuous notice indicating the jackpot of the second special figure variable game won at the timing when the number of the second special figure variable game is three is started. In this scenario type continuous notice, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of prior notices from the continuous notice scenario 1 table at the timing of starting the variable display of the decorative symbols, and the obtained scene. Are sequentially displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 to display a situation in which the three characters of the villain, merchant, and lord are competing.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a timing of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining prior notification count corresponds to 8 times at the timing of starting the decorative symbol change display based on the first reserved special figure change game that is initially reserved. Is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and the three-person scene as shown in (a) of the figure (Evil character, merchant, and Tono are fighting in the same game. (Scene) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 starts the decorative display variation display based on the second suspended special figure variation game at the second time, and in the case of a continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining prior notification count of 7 times. A certain “evil agent lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and the scene of the evil agent lead as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of prior notifications corresponds to six times at the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the third special figure variable game reserved for the third time. A certain “evil agent big lead” is acquired from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and the scene of a big evil agent lead as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game and when the fluctuation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the number of remaining prior notifications corresponds to five at the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the last reserved first special figure variable game. Acquire “merchant chase” from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and the merchant chase scene as shown in FIG. 4D (scene where the merchant is chasing up in the competition among the three characters of bad actor, merchant, and lord) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game and when the variation is stopped.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the number of remaining prior notifications corresponds to 4 times at the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game that is initially reserved. The “merchant lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and the merchant lead scene as shown in FIG. 39 (a) (the merchant leading among the three characters of bad actor, merchant, and lord) ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 starts the decorative display variation display based on the second suspended special figure variation game that has been suspended second, and in the scene of the continuous advance notice scenario in which the remaining prior notification count corresponds to three times. Acquire a certain “dono chase” from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and a ton lead scene as shown in the figure (b). ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a timing of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining prior notification count corresponds to two at the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game reserved for the third time. A “dono lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and as shown in (c) of the figure, the noun lead scene (the nobleman, the merchant, and the noon lead the nouns in the competition) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 counts the remaining number of prior notifications at the timing of starting the display of the decorative symbol variation based on the second special diagram variable game that was suspended last (the second special diagram variable game won in the special jackpot). Is obtained from the continuous notice scenario 1 table, and the scene of the lord leads as shown in the figure (d) (the bad guys, merchants, and lords). A scene in which the character wins in the character competition among the characters) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the decorative symbol variable display based on the second special symbol variable game. In addition, the sub-control unit 400 displays the stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 3 -decoration 3 -decoration 3) in the second special figure variable game that is reserved at the end. In the special figure variation game, stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the detachment is performed.

<Character continuous notice>
Next, with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the character continuous notice (special figure 1 priority fluctuation) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. The figure shows an example of a character continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation).

  FIG. 40 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 is in the state in which the number of first special figure variable games held is four and the number of second special figure variable games held is three. After starting the variable display of the special figure 1 using the special figure display device 198, and after the sub-control unit 400 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game using the decorative symbol display device 110 The main controller 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor (during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1), and obtains the second special figure winning random number value acquired. Is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, the acquired second special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is the predetermined numerical range (this implementation) In the example, the advance notice information is transmitted as the notice information. It shows an example stored in the information storage area.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure reservation lamp 199 to count the number of first special figure variable games that are held (in this example, three times (= 4 times-1 times)). And the number of lamps corresponding to the number of times the second special figure variable game is held (4 times (= 3 times + 1) in this example) using the second special figure holding lamp 118 Is lit. In this example, the number of held first special figure variable games is 3 times, the number of held second special figure variable games is 4 times, and the number of first special figure variable games being displayed is 1 Therefore, the remaining number of times (remaining symbol determination times) of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game in which the stop display of the special figure and the decorative symbol is not performed is a total of eight times. Further, in this example, since the prior notification is performed twice for each symbol variation display, the initial value of the remaining prior notification count is 16 times (= the initial value of the remaining symbol determination count × 2). It is.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (8 in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, calculates the remaining prior notification number, and With reference to the continuous notice scenario 2 table shown in 37 (b), a continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining number of prior notices (16 times in this example) is acquired.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 holds the number of the first special figure variable game being held four times based on the prior notice information stored in the holding information storage area for the special figure 2. The character continuous notice that suggests the jackpot of the second special figure variable game won at the timing when the number of the second special figure variable game is three is started. In this character continuous notice, the sub-control unit 400 acquires the continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining number of prior notices from the continuous notice scenario 2 table at the timing of starting the variable display of the decorative symbols, and sequentially acquires the acquired characters. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 displays the continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining number of prior notifications of 16 at the timing of starting the decorative symbol change display based on the first special figure change game reserved for the first time. The character image as shown on the left side of FIG. 40 (a) obtained from the continuous notice scenario 2 table is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable symbol display based on the first special symbol variable game, and then the rest Characters such as those shown in the center of the figure (a) in the center are obtained from the continuous notice scenario 2 table corresponding to the number of consecutive notices corresponding to the number of prior notices of 15 times, and the variation of the decorative pattern based on the first special figure variation game is obtained. Displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during display.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 continuously displays the characters with the continuous notice corresponding to the remaining number of previous notices of 14 at the timing of starting the display of the decorative symbols on the basis of the second reserved special game. The character image as shown on the left side of the same figure (b) obtained from the notice scenario 2 table is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the decorative symbol variable display based on the first special symbol variable game, and the remaining advance A continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the number of notifications of 13 is acquired from the continuous notice scenario 2 table, and the character image as shown in the center of FIG. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 inside.

  In the same manner, a continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining prior notification frequency of 12 to 3 times is acquired from the continuous notice scenario 2 table, and an image of the acquired character is displayed as the first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation. The decorative symbols are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbols based on the game.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining prior notice number of 2 from the continuous notice scenario 2 table in the second special figure variable game that has been put on hold at the end, and FIG. 41 (d). After the character image as shown on the left is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game, the continuous advance notice character corresponding to the remaining number of previous notifications is displayed. The image of the character obtained from the continuous notice scenario 2 table and shown in the center of FIG. 4D is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game. Finally, a stop display of a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 3-decoration 3-decoration 3) is performed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment includes a plurality of the symbol display means (for example, the first special figure start port 126 and the second special figure start port 128), and the notice notification means includes a plurality of pieces. When the first symbol display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 114) of the symbol display means stops displaying the specific symbol mode, the second of the plurality of symbol display means The gaming machine is characterized in that a symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 198) performs the advance notice (for example, advance notice) during the variable display of the symbols.

  According to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, information that is advantageous to the player can be notified to the player in advance, so that the gameability may be improved and the player's willingness to play may be sustained. .

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the said alerting | reporting may be performed before the said 1st symbol display means starts a variable display. With such a configuration, information advantageous to the player can be promptly notified to the player, so that gameability may be improved and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, when the game ball wins at the second starting port among the predetermined starting ports and the second symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means When the game ball is won at the second starting port in a state where the second variation start prohibition condition is satisfied, the second variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied. A second start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second start information for starting the display of the fluctuation of the symbol by the second symbol display means after the state is changed, and the second start of fluctuation change is prohibited In the case where the condition is not satisfied, when the second symbol display means starts the variable display of the symbol using the second startup information stored in the second startup storage means, The second start storage means in a state where the start information of 2 is not stored A second start memory management means for determining, and when the second symbol display means stops and displays a symbol aspect other than the specific symbol aspect, the first variation start prohibiting condition is established. The second variation start prohibiting condition is changed to an unsatisfied state, and the second start during the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means that overlaps at least partly with the notification time. You may comprise so that the said alerting | reporting may be performed during the change display of the symbol by the said 2nd symbol display means started based on the winning of the game ball to a mouth. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  In addition, there is further provided an effect display means for performing both an effect display for producing a variable display of symbols by the first symbol display means and an effect display for producing a variable display of symbols by the second symbol display means, The effect display means may be configured to perform the advance notice by performing a specific effect display during the effect display of the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means. With such a configuration, the player's interest in whether or not to display a specific effect display can be increased, so that gameability may be enhanced and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  In addition, when the first symbol display means is performing the variation display of the symbol, the effect display means performs a predetermined symbol variation display as the effect display, and the second symbol display means is the symbol display. When the variable display is performed, it is configured to perform a variable display of a predetermined symbol as an effect display, and when the first symbol display means stops displaying the specific symbol aspect and the first In both cases where the second symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol aspect, the effect display means stops and displays a special symbol aspect after the symbol change display, and the effect display means In addition to the change display, the effect display displays the change display of the predetermined symbol as the effect display, and the effect display means performs the specific effect display as a part of the decoration display. Sea urchin may be configured. With such a configuration, the player's interest in whether or not to display a specific effect display can be increased, so that gameability may be enhanced and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the effect display means may be configured to perform the specific effect display as a part of the fluctuation display of the predetermined symbol. With such a configuration, since the player's interest can be increased, the gameability may be improved and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the special figure 1 is changed with priority over the special figure 2 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special figure 2 is changed with priority over the special figure 1. May be. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main control unit timer interrupt process according to another embodiment. In the main control unit timer interrupt process, the process related to the special figure 1 and the process related to the special figure 2 in the main control unit timer interrupt process according to the second embodiment are interchanged, and the process related to the special figure 2 is executed with priority. It is composed. In addition, when the special figure 2 is preferentially changed in this way, a part of the winning acceptance process shown in the second embodiment may be replaced with the process shown in FIG. 43, for example. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a part of a winning acceptance process according to another example. In step S1114 of this winning acceptance process, in the case of a high probability state (when the above-mentioned probability variation flag is on), the advance notice based on the special figure 1 having a lower priority than the special figure 2 is not performed, and the high probability state is not established. Only in the case (when the above-mentioned probability variation flag is off), the advance notice based on the special figure 1 having a lower priority than the special figure 2 is performed.

  These main control unit timer interrupt processing and winning acceptance processing are, for example, a jackpot (display of a specific symbol form) in 1/400 for both Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 and a promising change in jackpot 70/100 (special figure after jackpot) Jackpot high probability state), jackpot 30/100, short time (short game after jackpot), Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 both continue to be 15R during jackpot, Special Figure 1 is jackpot + 15R jackpot if jackpot + probable change If the probability of opening the mouth is 1/100, the probability of opening the 2R big winning mouth in the jackpot is 69/100, and in the special figure 2 if the jackpot + probable change, the probability of opening the 15R big winning mouth in the jackpot is 69/100, hitting the jackpot Probability of 2R big prize opening is set to 1/100, jackpot (2R big prize opening) + probability change is the first jackpot, jackpot (15R big prize opening is open) + probability change from the first jackpot When Convenient second jackpot, special symbol 1 tends to first jackpot, special symbol 2 is particularly suitable for pachinko machine is configured so as prone to the second jackpot. Note that this is an example of a first jackpot and a second jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the first jackpot, and may have any configuration.

  As described above, when the game ball is won at the first starting port, the first symbol display means for starting the symbol variation display, and when the game ball is won at the second starting port, the symbol variation is displayed. A second symbol display means for starting display, and a game machine provided, wherein the symbol pattern stopped by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect. The special game state starting means for starting the special game state, and the size of the game ball entering portion of the second start port are changed from the first size to a second size larger than the first size. It is possible to change the winning rate of the game ball to the second start port in relation to the game state, and when the game state is the first game state, the game ball to the second start port When the winning rate is the first winning rate and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the second start Control means for controlling the game ball winning rate to be a second winning rate higher than the first winning rate, and when the first symbol display unit stops displaying the specific symbol aspect The second symbol display means controls the first symbol display means to stop and display the specific symbol mode while the symbols are variably displayed so as to notify the player with a predetermined notice probability. A notice control means, and may be configured such that the notice probability in the second gaming state is lower than the notice probability in the first gaming state. With such a configuration, information that is advantageous to the player can be notified to the player in advance, and the player can predict whether or not the player will be in an advantageous state according to the number of advance notices. And can produce a variety of game effects. Therefore, gameability may be improved and the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  FIG. 44 is a view showing a part of a winning acceptance process according to still another example. In step S1114 of the winning acceptance process, in the case of a high probability state (when the above-described probability variation flag is on), the false advance notice is not performed, and only when the probability state is not a high probability state (when the above-described probability variation flag is off). , Configured to make a fake advance notice.

  Further, the following configuration can also be adopted. (1) When a game ball wins at the first start opening, the first symbol display means for starting display of the symbol change, and when the game ball wins at the second start opening, the symbol change display. A second design display means for starting the game, and a game machine equipped with the first design display means or the second design display means when the design form stopped and displayed is a specific design form, The special game state starting means for starting the special game state and the size of the entry portion of the game ball at the second start port are changed from the first size to a second size larger than the first size. In connection with this, it is possible to change the winning rate of the game ball to the second starting port, and when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the winning of the game ball to the second starting port When the rate is the first winning rate and the gaming state is the second gaming state, It is not determined that the control means for controlling the game ball winning rate to be a second winning rate higher than the first winning rate, and the first symbol displaying unit stops displaying the specific symbol aspect. In such a case, when the second symbol display means displays the symbols in a variable manner, if the first symbol display means stops displaying the specific symbol mode, the player is notified of a false notice with a predetermined false notice probability. And a false notice control means for controlling, wherein the notice probability in the second gaming state is lower than the notice probability in the first gaming state. Amusement stand.

  (2) When the game ball wins at the first start opening and the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied, the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means is started. When a game ball is won at the first starting port in a state where the first variation start prohibition condition is satisfied, the first variation start prohibition condition is changed to a state where the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied. A first starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting information for starting the variable display of symbols by the first symbol displaying means, and a game ball wins a prize at the second starting opening. When the second variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied, the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means is started, and the second variation start prohibition condition is satisfied. When a game ball wins in the second starting port in the state, the second variable opening A second start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second start information for starting the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display means after the prohibition condition has changed to a state where the prohibition condition is not satisfied; The first variation start prohibiting condition includes the fact that the second starting information is not stored in the second starting storage unit, thereby allowing the second symbol display unit to start the variation of the symbol. The gaming table according to (1), which has priority over the start of symbol variation by the first symbol display means.

  (3) The notice notification is performed when the symbol form determination information constituting a part or all of the first start information is specific symbol aspect determination information. The game table as described in 2).

  (4) The notice notification is performed when the symbol form determination information constituting a part or all of the second starting information is specific symbol aspect determination information. The game stand according to any one of 1) to (3).

  (5) The false notice notification is made when a specific condition is established instead of the specific symbol mode determining information that constitutes a part or all of the first starting information. The game table according to any one of (1) to (4), characterized in that:

  (6) The false notice notification is performed when the design condition determination information constituting a part or all of the second start-up information is not a specific design aspect determination information but a specific condition is satisfied. The game table according to any one of (1) to (5), characterized in that:

(7) A specific variable winning opening that can change the size of the entrance into which the game ball can enter from the first size to a second size larger than the first size is set in the game area. And (1) to (6), wherein the size of the entrance of the specific variable prize opening is changed from the first size to the second size during the special gaming state. ) The game table described in any of the above.
(8) A first image showing a first situation in a predetermined scenario and a second image showing a second situation that has progressed along the scenario more than the first situation can be displayed. , The symbol by one of the second symbol display means and the first symbol display means before the start of the change of the symbol in which the first symbol display means stops displaying the specific symbol aspect. During the change display of the symbol, the first image is displayed as the advance notice, and the symbol display by the other symbol display means that has started the change after the one symbol display means stops displaying, The game table according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the second image is displayed as a notice of advance notice.

  (9) One of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means prior to the start of the symbol change in which the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol aspect. The specific image is displayed as the notice notice during the symbol change display by the display, and the specific image is displayed as the notice notice also during the symbol change display by the other symbol display means. The game table according to any one of (1) to (8).

  (10) The second character image can be displayed after the first character image is displayed among the plurality of character images, and the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol aspect. The first character image is displayed as the advance notice during the symbol variation display by one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means before the start of symbol variation. In addition, the second character image is displayed as the advance notice during the symbol change display by the other symbol display unit that has started to change after the one symbol display unit has stopped and displayed. (1)-The game stand in any one of (9).

  (11) A first image and a second image having a different size from the first image can be displayed, and the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol mode. The first image is displayed as the advance notice during the symbol variation display by one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means before the start of the variation of The game stand according to any one of (1) to (10), wherein the second image is displayed as the advance notice during display of changes in symbols by the symbol display means.

  (12) Providing an effect display means for performing both an effect display for producing a variable display of symbols by the first symbol display means and an effect display for producing a variable display of symbols by the second symbol display means, Any one of (1) to (11) above, wherein the display means performs the advance notice by performing a specific effect display during the effect display of the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means. The game table described in Crab.

  (13) When the first symbol display means is performing the variation display of the symbol, the effect display means performs a predetermined symbol variation display as the effect display, and the second symbol display means When performing the variable display of the symbol, it is configured to perform the variable display of the predetermined symbol as the effect display, and when the first symbol display means stops displaying the specific symbol mode and In both cases where the second symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol aspect, the effect display means stops and displays a special symbol aspect after the change display of the symbol, the effect display means In addition to the variation display of symbols, a decoration representation display that produces the variation display of the predetermined symbol is performed as the representation display, and the representation display means performs the specific representation display as a part of the decoration representation display. Characterized in that, the amusement machine according to (12).

  (14) The game table according to (12) or (13), wherein the effect display means performs the specific effect display as a part of the change display of the predetermined symbol.

  (15) When the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol form, the first symbol display means displays the specific symbol while the second symbol display means displays the symbol in a variable manner. Special notice control means for controlling a special notice notice to a player with a special notice probability according to a special notice form to stop and display the mode, and the special notice in the first gaming state. The special notice probability in the second gaming state is higher than the probability, and the special notice mode includes a notification that recommends the player to stop the launch of the game ball. The game table according to any one of (1) to (14). According to such a configuration, the winning in the second starting port is stopped, that is, the variation of the symbol by the second symbol display means having the high priority of the symbol variation start is stopped, and the first It is possible to accelerate the start of symbol variation by the symbol display means, thereby shortening the time until a specific symbol aspect is displayed. For example, when the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning of a game ball at the first start opening is within the range of the jackpot determination value, the symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the first start opening Before the first symbol display means starts the fluctuation display, the LCD displays “Please stop firing the game ball”, so that the symbol variation game by the second symbol display means on hold is displayed. Are started and ended in order, and the first symbol display means can start the symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port. During the first gaming state, the second starting port does not open very much, so it is not necessary to display this shooting stop suggestion so much. However, during the second gaming state, a game ball is awarded to the second starting port. By being performed in succession, the variation display of the symbol by the second symbol display means is interrupted more and more, and the variation display of the symbol by the first symbol display means is increasingly postponed. Therefore, when it is determined in advance that the specific symbol form is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display means during the second gaming state, the above-mentioned launch stop indication is displayed and the second starting port is displayed. By preventing the game ball from winning and starting the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means earlier, it may be possible to advance the time to start the big hit game for the player.

  It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the “notice notice” in the above (1) to (15) is replaced with “false notice notice”.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not to perform advance notice including false advance notice (S1107 to S1113, S1127 to S1133), and the contents of the advance notice (in the embodiment, the advance notice is given). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any control unit may determine the presence / absence of a notice, the content, and the like. In addition, as an example of the content of the advance notice, the number of times that the advance notice is continued is taken as an example in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. The symbol of the advance notice to be performed during the change display different from the pattern change in which B is stopped and displayed, and the special figure A and the special figure B in the second special figure display device 114 are stopped and displayed. For example, the type of effect image such as a character image, the start time or the end time of the advance notice may be used. Further, the character image, the effect image, the scenario scene, or the like may be a still image or a moving image.

  In addition, the first special game state and the second special game state that are advantageous to the player as the special game state are provided, and the first specific figure display device 198 and the second special figure display device 114 have the first specific game state. The first special game state is started when the symbol pattern (for example, “7” on the 7-segment LED) is stopped and displayed, and the second specific is displayed on one of the first special figure display device 198 and the second special figure display device 114. The first special gaming state may be started when the symbol pattern (for example, “4” on the 7-segment LED) is stopped and displayed. Further, for example, the first special game state is a jackpot game that opens and closes the variable prize opening 130 for the first number of times (for example, 15 times), and the second special game state has the variable prize opening 130 for the first time. It is good also as a big hit game which performs opening / closing operation | movement of the 2nd number (for example, 1 time, 2 times etc.) less than the number of times.

  In addition, the first special gaming state is a jackpot game in which the sum of the maximum opening periods in one or more opening operations of the variable prize opening 130 is the first period (for example, 450 seconds). The special game state of 2 may be a jackpot game in which the sum of the maximum open periods in one or more open operations of the variable winning opening 130 is a second number of times (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than the first period. In addition, in the first special game state, the jackpot game in which the sum of expected values of the number of winnings that can be made in one or more opening operations of the variable winning opening 130 is the first expected value (for example, 150 balls). In the second special gaming state, the second expected value (for example, two balls) in which the sum of the expected value of the number of possible winnings in one or more opening operations of the variable winning opening 130 is lower than the first expected value. It may be a jackpot game that is). Here, the expected value may be calculated from the number of game balls launched into the game area in one minute, the size of the entrance of the variable winning opening 130, the opening time of the variable winning opening 130, and the like.

  Further, the variable winning opening 130 is not limited to one and may be plural. The above-mentioned first special game state is a big hit game in which the variable winning opening whose entrance size is the first size is opened, and the above-mentioned second special game state is the case where the entrance size is the first size. It is good also as a big hit which the variable prize opening which is the 2nd size smaller than the size of this opens. As shown in this example, the first variable winning opening which is advantageous to the player due to the ease of winning the game ball in the variable winning opening and the variable winning opening which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first variable winning opening are set in the game area. It may be provided. In terms of the ease of winning the game ball, the first variable winning opening may be associated with the second winning opening depending on the position of the variable winning opening in the game area. For example, when a player is aiming at a predetermined area (for example, the first start port, the second start port, etc.) in the game area, the falling game balls are averaged by the first number. A variable prize opening provided in a certain first area is set as a first variable prize opening, and a falling game ball is provided in a second area which is a second number smaller than the first number on average. The variable winning award may be the second variable winning award.

  In addition, considering these variable winning awards, the first special gaming state is a jackpot game in which the first variable winning award that is advantageous to the player is opened or closed one or more times. The second special game state may be a jackpot game in which the number of times that the second variable prize opening that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first variable prize opening is opened or closed one or more times.

  In the above-described example, as the special game state, the first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, the big hit where the game state shifts to the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished), and the first special game state It is decided in advance that the second special gaming state (for example, a big hit that does not shift to a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished) is started and the first special gaming state is started. In the case where the player is playing, the notice notification is performed with a higher probability than when the second special game state is determined in advance. That is, among the cases where it is known in advance that a special gaming state is to be obtained, the probability of selecting the advance notice when the first special gaming state is determined in advance is 16/128 from S1110. The probability of selecting the notice to be notified when it is determined in advance that the second special gaming state is to be set is zero (S1109).

  In addition, due to the difference in opening time of the variable winning opening during the jackpot game described above, the second special game state and the first special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the second special game state are provided. It is possible to make a difference in the probability of selecting the notice notification.

  In addition, even if a symbol variation game that is a big hit interrupts before the symbol variation game that becomes a big win, a special notice that selects the content of the advance notice to be displayed in the effect display that produces the interrupted symbol variation game As for the effect selection process, the special effect selection process does not necessarily select the content of some advance notice, and the advance notice may not be performed depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  In addition, the first jackpot (first special gaming state described above) in the order advantageous to the player, the second jackpot (second special gaming state described above) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first jackpot, One of the third big hits (referred to as the third special gaming state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second big hit is configured to be executable by the special gaming state start means, and the first big hit is started. If the symbol variation game that will start the second jackpot is interrupted before the symbol variation game becomes, and the third jackpot starts before the symbol variation game that will start the first jackpot In the case where a different symbol variation game is interrupted, the above-described special effect selection process may have a different probability of selecting a specific advance notice. Here, the specific advance notice may be a prior notice having a higher probability of being selected as the content of the advance notice than the predetermined advance notice when it is determined in advance that the first jackpot will be started. . The specific advance notice may be a prior notice that has a lower probability of being selected as the content of the advance notice than the predetermined advance notice when it is determined in advance that the second jackpot will be started. .

  In addition, if a symbol variable game that does not win a big game is interrupted before a symbol variable game that is a big hit, a special effect that selects the content of the advance notice to be displayed in the effect display that directs the interrupted symbol variable game About the selection process, you may comprise so that the probability of selecting a specific prior notice may differ according to the number of remaining fixed schedules until the special effect selection process becomes a big hit.

  In addition, according to the configurations described in these embodiments or additional embodiments, it may be possible to produce various effects in advance that a jackpot game is started.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the information received in the special figure hold increase process is either special figure 1 or special figure 2, either advance notice information, false advance notice information, or no advance notice information. However, the present invention is not limited to this information, and other information (for example, whether or not a big hit is made in a high probability state, whether or not a big hit is made if it is not a high probability state, Whether to transition, whether it is a big jackpot that has a high advantage for the player (for example, 15 consecutive round jackpots) among multiple types of jackpots, or a jackpot that has a low advantage for the player (for example, for two rounds) Or one of a plurality of other information may be used as the content.

  In addition, in the advance notice display, whether a specific symbol mode (big win symbol mode) is stopped on the first special symbol display device 198 or a specific symbol mode (big hit symbol mode) is stopped on the second special symbol display device 114 The display may not be recognized or difficult to recognize. In other words, it may be configured such that it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol display device of a plurality of symbol display devices the specific symbol form is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the advance notice display need not always be displayed during the symbol variation game, and until the predetermined number of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed until the predetermined number of decorative symbols have been reached, the predetermined advance notice will be displayed. Prior notice display may be performed in any period such as until the time elapses.

  In addition, although it is exemplified that the determination of the presence / absence of the advance notice display and the transmission of the determination result from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400 are performed at the time of jackpot random number extraction, it is not limited to this, and at any timing You may send it.

  Moreover, although the example which includes a prior notice display in the effect of a decoration symbol was shown, it is not limited to this, A specific symbol mode is given to the second special symbol display device by the display mode of the symbol variable game by the first special symbol display device. A prior notice may be displayed. Of course, on the contrary, it may be displayed in advance in advance that a specific symbol form is displayed on the first special figure display device by the display form of the symbol variation game by the second special figure display device. In addition, notification corresponding to the advance notice display may be performed by a production device other than the special-figure display device and the decorative symbol display device. Further, notification corresponding to the advance notice display may be performed by light or sound.

  In addition, as a prior notice display, the game is presented to the player, and the effect is controlled so as to produce an effect that satisfies the task in the symbol variation game in which the remaining number of symbol determination is zero, and before the remaining number of symbol determination is zero If another symbol variation game is interrupted, the task presented to the player may be continuously presented even in the interrupted symbol variation game. In addition, when it is determined that the prior notice display is to be performed, and the remaining number of symbols to be determined is 3, a specific problem such as a jackpot if the reach display is performed with the symbol displayed as 7 on the decorative symbol display device (here, 7 on the decorative symbol display device). The symbol change is displayed as shown in the above examples, based on the fact that the game ball wins a predetermined starting point in the symbol change game in which the remaining number of symbol determination is 2. Even when a game is interrupted, the above-mentioned specific task may be continuously presented. Further, the above-described specific problem may be changed to another problem (for example, reach display with the symbol displayed as 3 on the decorative symbol display device) based on the interruption of the symbol variable game.

  In addition, it is determined that the number of remaining symbol determinations will be a big win at 3 times, and it is determined that the advance notice display is to be performed, and the player's task is presented as the advance notice display to a predetermined starting point. When a symbol variation game is interrupted based on the winning of a game ball as in the above examples, a specific symbol aspect is stopped as a display result of the interrupted symbol variation game, and the jackpot game based on that In the symbol variation game after starting and ending the game, the task presented to the player before the start of the jackpot game may be displayed. Of course, the task may be displayed during the jackpot game.

  In addition, it is determined that the number of remaining symbol determinations is 3 and it will not be a big hit, and it is determined that the advance notice display is to be performed, and the player's task is presented as the advance notice display to the predetermined starting point. When the symbol variation game is interrupted based on the winning of the ball as in the above examples, a specific symbol aspect is stopped and displayed as a display result of the interrupted symbol variation game, and the jackpot game based on it is displayed. You may make it not display the subject which was shown to the player before the start of the jackpot game in the symbol variation game after the start / end.

  In addition, in the symbol variation game where the remaining symbol determination count becomes zero after starting the advance notice display, an example of definitely displaying that a specific symbol aspect is stopped in the symbol variation game has been shown. However, it is also possible to perform a definitive effect display in a symbol variation game in which the remaining symbol determination count is one or more predetermined times.

  In the above embodiment, an example of a pachinko machine using a game ball as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a slot machine using a medal (coin) as a game medium, etc. It is also applicable to.

  Here, as a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and each of the plurality of reels are provided. Provided by a stop switch that individually stops the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the plurality of reels when stopped An example includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means.

  Further, for example, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the contents described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game width.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. (A) An example of a special display stop display mode is shown. (B) An example of a decorative design is shown. (C) An example of a normal stop display mode is shown. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuation of a prize reception process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of command input processing. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern selection process. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a symbol stop process. (E) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a strobe interruption process. (F) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a chance button interruption process. (G) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a variable update interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure reservation increase process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the prior notice information frequency determination table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the false prior notice information frequency determination table. (C) It is the figure which showed the other example of the prior notice information frequency determination table. (D) It is the figure which showed the other example of the false prior notice information frequency determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the pseudo continuous notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the pseudo continuous notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the step-up notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the character change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a character addition notice. It is a figure showing an example of a character addition notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous same effect notice. It is the figure which showed the modification of a character change notice. It is the figure which showed the modification of a character change notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the character increase notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the expansion notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the predetermined number increase notice. It is the figure which showed an example of the accessory announcement. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 102 of the pachinko machine based on the present Example 2 from the front. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure reservation increase process which concerns on the present Example 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the false continuous notice execution determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of winning order fluctuation. It is the figure which showed an example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). It is the figure which showed an example of the asynchronous fluctuation | variation. It is the figure which showed the other example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). It is the figure which showed the other example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice scenario 1 table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice scenario 2 table. It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice of a scenario type (special figure 1 priority fluctuation). It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice of a scenario type (special figure 1 priority fluctuation). It is the figure which showed an example of the character continuous notice (Special figure 1 priority change). It is the figure which showed an example of the character continuous notice (Special figure 1 priority change). It is the figure which showed an example of the main control part timer interruption process which concerns on another Example. It is the figure which showed a part of prize reception process which concerns on another example. It is the figure which showed a part of prize reception process which concerns on another example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 104 Game area 110 Ornamental symbol display device 112 Universal figure display device 114 2nd special figure display device 118 2nd special figure reservation lamp 122 General winning opening 124 Universal figure start opening 126 First special figure start opening 128 2nd special drawing start port 130 Variable winning opening 198 1st special figure display device 199 1st special figure reservation lamp 300 Main control part 400, 500 Sub control part 550 Discharge control part 600 Launch control part 650 Power supply management part

Claims (2)

  When a game ball wins at a predetermined start opening, it has a plurality of symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols,
  Special game state starting means for starting a special gaming state when the symbol form stopped by any of the plurality of symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect;
  The symbol by the symbol display means that is started before the start of the specific variation display, which is the variation display of the symbol that the first symbol display means of the plurality of symbol display means is to display the specific symbol aspect. A notice table for notifying a player that the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol mode during the first variation display, which is a variation display of
  When the game ball wins at the first starting port among the predetermined starting ports and the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied, the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means is started. And
  The second symbol display of the plurality of symbol display means when the game ball wins at the second starting port among the predetermined starting ports and the second variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied. The display of the variation of the symbol by means is started,
  When a game ball is won at the first start port in a state where the first variation start prohibition condition is satisfied, the first variation start prohibition condition is changed to a state in which the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied. First starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting information for starting the display of variation of the symbols by the one symbol displaying means;
  A state where the second variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied when a game ball wins a second start port among the predetermined start ports in a state where the second variation start prohibition condition is satisfied Second start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second start information for starting the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display means among the plurality of symbol display means after changing to Further comprising
  In the case where the first start information is stored in the first start storage means and the second start information is stored in the second start storage means, the second start information is based on the second start information. It is configured to preferentially start symbol variation display by the second symbol display means,
  Further, when the symbol mode determination information constituting a part or all of the first startup information in the first startup storage means is the specific symbol mode determination information, the advance notice is specified as the specific notification mode. The design mode is configured to continue until the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means, which will stop display the symbol aspect,
  The advance notice is also given during the forward change display by the second symbol display means started based on the winning of a game ball at the second starting port during the forward change display period. ,
  The advance notice by the advance notice means relates to the content of the specific variation display,
  The advance notice means determines the number of advance notices in each of the forward change displays,
  Amusement stand.   As the special game state, a first special game state advantageous to the player and a second special game state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first special game state are mounted, and the first special game state is If the start is determined in advance, the notice of the advance notice is performed with a higher probability than when the second special gaming state is determined in advance,
  The game table according to claim 1.