JP5067587B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  A gaming table such as a pachinko machine has obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning area where the game ball can enter, a start area, a variable prize area, etc. It is common. When a game ball enters these, a privilege is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball.

  In addition, when a game ball enters such a gaming table, when the starting ball enters the starting area, the starting information is acquired, and the determination is made based on the starting information, and the result of the determination is a specific result of the determination. In addition, a game state advantageous to the player is generated.

  In the game machine, the interest of the game machine is improved by increasing or decreasing the opportunities for the player to obtain the above-mentioned benefits by controlling the occurrence of a game state advantageous to the player.

  As for such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that performs a prior notice to notify the player in advance that the result of the determination of the success / failure will be the result of the specific determination of the success / failure before making the determination of the success / failure to the player (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the game stand, in addition to the advance notice, various notices such as notifying the player of the current game situation are performed, and when a plurality of notices are made at the same time, the player will receive each notice content. It may be difficult to grasp.

  In view of the circumstances described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a game table in which a player can easily grasp a plurality of notification contents.

The game table of the present invention that solves the above-described object provides start information deriving means for deriving start information on condition that a game ball has entered the start area,
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Effect display means for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after performing the variable display of the decoration symbol;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Prior determination of whether or not the success / failure determination means derives the success / failure determination result of the big hit based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means is performed Pre-determining means to be executed
The advance determination notification for informing in advance that the success / failure determination means derives the determination result of the big hit is made to the effect display means before the determination is made prior to the appropriateness determination means. Control means for performing based on the result of prior determination by the means;
Advance notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform the advance notice;
A game machine equipped with
The effect display means is for displaying a specific reach effect image for effecting the change display of the decorative symbol during the change display of the decorative symbol, wherein the specific reach effect image is not displayed. Then, displaying the hold display for the number of the start information stored in the start information storage means,
The control means displays the hold display based on the fact that the effect display means has not displayed the specific reach effect image and the advance notice execution determination means has decided not to perform the advance notice. Displaying on the effect display means in the first aspect, and displaying the hold display on the effect display means in the second aspect based on the fact that the advance notice execution determining means determines to perform the advance notice, Displaying the hold display in the second mode causes the effect display means to perform the advance notice, and when the effect display means displays the specific reach effect image, the hold display is displayed. The advance notice execution determining means is provided on the condition that one game ball has entered the start area during a period in which the effect display means does not display the specific reach effect image without displaying the effect display means. Decided to give the advance notice Based on the, there is to be displayed on the effect display means hold display mode of which is increased by said second aspect with increasing one number of the hold display,
In the hold display non-display period in which the hold display is not performed because the specific reach effect image is displayed on the effect display means during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Even if there is, the preliminary determination is performed based on the start information derived by the start information deriving means on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area,
The advance notice execution determining means stops displaying the decorative symbol pattern corresponding to the determination result different from the jackpot determination result even during the hold display non-display period . based on the results of the pre-determined based on the starting information derived during the variation display, the pre notice have rows determination of whether performing notification, the decorative pattern mode corresponding to the propriety determination result per the large If it is the result of prior determination based on the starting information derived during the jackpot variation display of the decorative symbol to be stopped display, it is determined not to perform the prior notice notification ,
The control means has determined that the advance notice execution determination means performs the advance notice in a condition that a game ball has entered the start area during the on-hold display non-display period. based on, among elapsed period from the particular reach effect image displayed during the hold display non-display period is hidden until the variable display of the next decor pattern starts, the hold display of number all SANYO to be displayed on the effect display means aspects of hold display which was increased at the second aspect with increasing one, to the jackpot during variable display of the decorative pattern in said hold display non-display period Based on the fact that the advance notice execution determining means has decided not to perform the advance notice on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, the number of the hold indications is determined during the elapsed period. Increasing by one and increasing The hold display mode of the characterized <br/> be those to be displayed on the effect display means by said first aspect.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is easy for a player to grasp a plurality of notification contents.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prefetch process performed by the main control part, (b) is a figure which shows the table for the right-and-left prior judgment used by prefetch process, (c) is also used by the prefetch process It is a figure which shows the table for special figure prior determination performed, (d) is a figure which shows an example of a prior determination result storage part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a command setting transmission process. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is the first sub-control unit 400. 5 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the control unit 400. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of command processing in the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9B is a flowchart of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the effect control process in the main process which CPU404 performs. It is the figure which compared and showed the aspect of the prior advance notice effect in the past, and the aspect of the advance notice effect in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the prior notice effect shown in FIG.11 (f). It is a figure which shows the example in which the reach effect is not performed in the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol at the time of making reach reach into a specific alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example in which the reach effect was performed in the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol at the time of making reach reach into a specific alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example in which the reach effect is performed in the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol at the time of making the display of a duel scene effect into a specific alert | report, but the combination of the out-of-place decoration symbol is displayed. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of making the effect display in a big hit game into specific alerting | reporting.

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

Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Embodiment 1]
<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 is a game machine that allows a player to obtain profits when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a ball storage door 108, and a launcher. The apparatus 110 and the game board 200 are provided on the front surface (player side).

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

  The main body 104 is a door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. . The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. A store clerk at the store (amusement store) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104 and is provided with a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player The ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of the game, the chance button 136 that changes the production mode of the various production devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138 for emitting the chance button 136, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided. Further, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . While the ball launching handle 134 is continuously being fired by the player, the launching device 110 sends the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined firing period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. Fire towards.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 1, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

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

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The payout device 152 is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when mounted at a predetermined position.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152. In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of a ball feeding device that applies a driving force to a game ball and conveys the game ball.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a predetermined grant. Based on the establishment of the condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 (see FIG. 4) that performs overall game control processing, and processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to effects, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to game ball payout ( 4) and a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game clerk. A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 4) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are configured. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by an operation of a game store clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that is operated when the power is turned on and outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300; In addition, a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit is provided.

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

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

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. In the effect device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed substantially at the center, and a normal symbol display device 210, a special symbol display device 212, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, and a special symbol hold lamp 218 are provided around the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, a high-probability medium lamp 222 is provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is an image display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLumin S3ence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 212 is a display device for displaying a special figure, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 212 corresponds to an example of the symbol display means referred to in the present invention. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 212 in a form that enhances the production.

  The universal figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed universal figure variable games to be described later) that are held, and in this embodiment, a predetermined number of common figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, two). The special figure hold lamp 218 is a lamp for indicating the number of a predetermined second variable game (a special figure variable game to be described later in detail) that is on hold. In this embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize 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 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. The first special figure starting port 230 is a first starting region where the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters does not change, and corresponds to an example of the starting region referred to in the present invention. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure display device 212 starts a special figure changing game. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. A pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided in the vicinity of the second special figure start port 232, and a combination of the pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure start port 232 is variable. It corresponds to a starting means and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). While the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and when the universal figure display game 210 is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 has a predetermined time. Opening and closing at intervals and a predetermined number of times allows the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 is a second starting region where the size of the entrance changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The figure start port 232 also corresponds to an example of the start area referred to in the present invention. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable prize opening 234 includes a variable prize opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The variable winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. That is, when the special figure variable game is won and the special figure display device 212 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the door member 2341 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

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

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

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball naild by the game nail 238, etc., and the passed ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate the ball.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 corresponds to an example of notification means according to the present invention. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of the effect device according to the present invention. The effect device includes decorative lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. The effect movable body 224 and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 are also included.

<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 roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are: The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may be a thing. Therefore, each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one of these three control units (300, 400, 500) combined. One can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one combined with the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means.

<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, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first 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 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received, a main body open sensor 1041, The front frame door sensor 1061, the ball storage tray-attached door sensor 1082, and the lower plate full tank detection sensor for detecting that the lower plate 128 shown in FIG. A sensor circuit for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside the entrance and the variable prize opening, and outputting a result of comparison and comparison with a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302. 322, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the special figure display device 212, and for performing display control of the universal figure display device 210. Drive for performing display control of the drive circuit 326 and various status display units 328 (for example, the universal map hold lamp 216, the first special figure hold lamp 218, the second special figure hold lamp 220, the high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) The circuit 330 is connected to a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable prize winning port 234, and the like.

  When the ball detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Output. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  In addition, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, a predetermined prize opening such as a general prize opening 226, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, a variable winning opening 234 or the like is won. And a sensor for detecting a sphere passing through the normal start port 228.

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. A circuit 422, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1, an effect movable body sensor 424, and a chance button detection sensor A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected.

  Furthermore, a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246 is connected to the first sub-control unit 400.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and awards based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. While detecting whether or not the payout of the ball or the rental ball has been completed, communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, the launcher 146 and the launcher motor 632 driving the launcher 148 shown in FIG. The device 634 is controlled.

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

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure display device 212, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with respect to the special drawings and the types of common drawings. To do.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure variable game is started on the condition that the start opening sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start opening 230 or the second special figure start opening 232. When the special figure variable game is started, the special figure display device 212 displays “variable display of special figure” (special figure variable game) which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. When the symbol variation display time determined before the start of the variation of the special figure elapses, the special diagram display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol stop symbol form. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “figure display of special figure” to the stop display of the stop symbol form of the special figure may be referred to as a symbol fluctuation stop display. This symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows three types of special charts, "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure C", as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  “Special Figure A” is a jackpot symbol 1 (special jackpot symbol), and “Special Chart B” is a jackpot symbol 2 (normal jackpot symbol). In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In the present embodiment, the special figure high probability state is maintained until the next big hit. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of the first control state, and the big hit control state corresponds to an example of the second control state. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends may be referred to as a special figure probability change, and a state in which the probability of winning a big hit after the jackpot game ends is a third control state or a probability change. Sometimes referred to as a state. The second control state and the third control state are control states that increase the player's advantage and correspond to an example of a special control state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The control state transition is performed by the main control unit 300, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a control state transition unit.

  The jackpot game may be a 15-round jackpot game or an 8-round jackpot game, and the number of rounds is not particularly limited and may be a predetermined number. The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and the 15th round is one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). ) Means that this operation lasts up to 15 times. Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed.

  On the other hand, “Special Figure C” is a lost symbol.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the big hit that increases the player's advantage and the loss that reduces the player's advantage are prepared.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are also prepared as jackpot symbol 1 (special jackpot symbol), and the same applies to jackpot symbol 2 (normal jackpot symbol) and lose symbol. is there.

FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner separately from the special symbol display device 212. When “special drawing A” is notified, “decoration pattern combination 2” (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” in which the same odd number of ornamental patterns are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. ”,“ Decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 ”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. Further, when “special drawing B” is notified, “decoration pattern combination 1” (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) in which three of the same even number of ornamental symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. ”And“ Decoration 4-Decoration 4-Decoration 4 ”) are stopped and displayed. Further, when the special symbol C, which is a missing symbol, is notified, combinations of decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, Stop display. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of “decorative display of decorative symbols” to the stop display of decorative symbols (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) may also be referred to as symbol variation stop displays. FIG. 5C shows an example of a normal stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.

  First, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with counters for generating an initial value for a big hit special figure determining random number counter, a big hit special figure determining random number counter, and a timer number determining random number counter. . In addition, the RAM 308 stores the number of holds, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot special figure determination random value, the success / failure determination result, the special figure advance determination result, the success / failure determination result, the special figure determination result, and the special figure timer determination. Each result is stored. Further, the RAM 308 is provided with a storage unit that is divided into a maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery). As will be described later, in the special figure holding storage unit, two random values of the big hit determination random value and the big hit special figure determination random value are set as one set, and these two random values are arranged in winning order (holding order). ) Is stored for each area.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, first, as initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, various kinds of information stored in the RAM 308 Initial setting of variables, operation permission to WDT 314, initial value setting, and the like are performed. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. Next, the value of the WDT 314 counter is cleared, and the time measurement by the WDT 314 is restarted (hereinafter, this process is referred to as a WDT process). Following the WDT process, in the initialization process of step S101, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 338, the power management unit 660 via the second sub control unit 500, the main control unit When the voltage value of the power source supplied to 300 is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output. When the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to the WDT processing. When the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect the power supply is cut off), Perform setting 2. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  Next, in step S103, after setting for interrupt prohibition, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed. In the basic random number initial value update processing here, two initial value generation counters for generating the initial values of the normal winning random number counter and the special bonus judgment special random number counter are updated. After this basic random number initial value update process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a timer number determination random number counter, and each of these counters generates a timer number determination random number value that can take a value ranging from 0 to 99. In step S105, the value of this counter is updated. After this effect random number update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process returns to step S103.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S103 and S105 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

<Main control unit 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. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle. Note that at the start of the timer interrupt process, the values of the registers of the CPU 304 are temporarily saved in the stack area, or the WDT 314 is periodically saved (in this embodiment, about 2 ms which is the main controller timer interrupt period). To restart once).

  First, in step S201, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 shown in FIG. 4 including various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and various kinds of data are stored in the RAM 308. The data is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in this step S201, 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 or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In the basic random number initial value update process (step S203), the value of the counter for generating the big hit special figure determination random number counter initial value is updated in the range of 0 to 99, and in the subsequent basic random number update process (step S205), the big hit The value of the random counter for hourly figure determination is updated in the range of 0 to 99, and the value of the counter for generation is changed to the random number counter for big special figure at the time of big hit every time the random number counter for big figure special hour determination makes one round. Set to.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display design update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. 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 the winning determination process (step S209), first, when the winning holes 226, 234 and the starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the number of prize balls provided in the RAM 308 for each winning hole or each starting hole. The value in the storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  Subsequently, in this winning determination process, there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, and the number of special figure variable games held is a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). ), The predetermined start-up information is stored. That is, if the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot special figure determination random number value are stored. The jackpot determination random number value is a value obtained by processing the hardware random number acquired from the counter circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4 (hardware random number value + R register value + 1). On the other hand, the jackpot special figure determination random number value is a value obtained by processing the software random number acquired from the big hit special figure determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (software random number value + R register value + 1). The combination of the counter circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4, the special counter for determining special figure at the time of big hit provided in the RAM 308, and the main control unit 300 for performing random number processing corresponds to an example of the starting information deriving means according to the present invention. . Various random values (starting information) are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to a winning order (holding order) in a special-purpose holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. This special figure storage unit stores a predetermined upper limit number (4 here) of start information derived based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. This corresponds to an example of the starting information storage means according to the present invention that can store up to. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in a special storage storage unit. In this case, the temporary area is started. Information storage means may be used, and the reserved storage section and temporary area of the special figure may be used as the start information storage means. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of reserved special figures stored in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure held increases by one. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit.

  In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general map start opening 228 and the number of the general map variable games held is less than a predetermined number (2 in the present embodiment), the general map at that timing is used. The value of the random number counter for generating the winning random number value is stored in the random value storage area different from that for the special chart provided in the RAM 308 as the normal winning random number value as start information. In this winning determination process, a predetermined ball detection sensor is used to receive a prize (win ball) at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, or the variable winning port 234. When detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes winnings in the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 ( Set the winning acceptance information indicating the presence or absence of (entering).

  Whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holdings is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the start information is not stored and the process proceeds to step S211.

  Further, when the winning determination process (step S209) is completed, the prefetch process is called.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing a flow of prefetching processing executed by the main control unit.

  In this prefetching process, first, referring to a special-purpose holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308, it is determined whether or not start information has increased (S2091). If the start information has not increased, the prefetching process ends. If the start information has increased, the increased start information is prefetched (step S2093). In step S2093, the increased starting information in the special figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308, that is, the newest set of two random number values of the big hit determination random number value and the big hit special figure determination random value are pre-read. .

  Next, a preliminary determination is made with reference to the pre-read start information (step S2095).

  FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a pre-failure determination table used in the prefetching process, and FIG. 7C is a diagram showing a special figure predetermination table used in the prefetching process. These tables are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in one of the control states of a special figure low probability state with a relatively low probability of winning a jackpot and a relatively high special figure high probability state. The special figure high probability state is called during probability fluctuation. A probability variation flag is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. When the probability fluctuation glag is set to ON, a special figure high probability state (during probability fluctuation) is set, and when the probability fluctuation glag is set to OFF, a special figure low probability state is set.

  In the success / failure look-ahead table shown in FIG. 7B, a random number range is defined for a special figure high probability state and a special figure low probability state. In the pre-determination in step S2095, first, it is determined which pre-read jackpot determination random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) belongs to which random number range in the success / failure pre-read table shown in FIG. To do. That is, with reference to the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, in the case of a special figure low probability state, if the pre-fetched random number for jackpot determination is 1000 to 1217, the success / failure determination result is determined to be “big hit”. In other cases (0 to 999, 1218 to 65535), it is determined that the determination result is “out of”. Further, referring to the probability variation flag, in the case of the special figure high probability state, if the pre-read big hit determination random number value is 1000 to 2089, it is determined that the determination result is “big hit”, otherwise (0 -999, 2090-65535), the result of previous determination is determined to be “out”. Therefore, if the jackpot determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, it will be a big hit regardless of whether the special figure high probability state or the special figure low probability state. In the special figure-related processing (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B), which will be described later, the special figure variable game is performed using the same determination table as that shown in FIG. 7B. This determination is made again, and the determination result here is only a result of the prior determination.

  If the result of the pre-judgment pre-judgment is “big hit”, then the pre-fetched special-hit special figure judging random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 99) is for the special figure pre-judgement shown in FIG. It is determined which random number range in the table it belongs to. In the special figure advance determination table shown in FIG. 7C, as the special figure advance determination result, “Special Figure A” (special jackpot symbol which is jackpot symbol 1) and “Special Figure B” shown in FIG. ”(Normal jackpot symbol which is jackpot symbol 2), random number ranges corresponding to each are defined. When the prefetched random number for special figure determination at the big hit is 0 to 49, the special figure pre-determined result is determined as “big hit symbol 1”, and when it is 50 to 99, it is determined as “big hit symbol 2”. To do. Here, the symbol of the special figure is determined in advance, but it is also determined in advance whether or not it is a special big hit (probability big hit). Note that, as described with reference to FIG. 5A, since there is only one type of missing symbol “special drawing C”, if the result of the determination in advance is “missing”, the preliminary determination of the symbol of the special symbol is performed. Do not do. In addition, the determination result here is also a result of preliminary determination to the last, and the determination of the special symbol (special jackpot determination) is performed again in the special symbol related processing (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) described later. Is called.

  The pre-reading of the start information and the pre-determination using the pre-read start information described above are executed before the success / failure determination (main lottery) of the special figure related process (S213) described later is performed. The main control unit 300 that executes step S2093 shown in FIG. 7A corresponds to an example of the start information prefetching means referred to in the present invention, and the main control unit 300 that executes step S2095 determines in advance according to the present invention. It corresponds to an example of means.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a pre-determination result storage unit divided into areas for each suspension. The information (special jackpot symbol 1, jackpot symbol 2, outlier symbol) representing the special chart predetermination result shown in FIG. 7B is stored in the corresponding reserved area of the preliminary determination result storage unit.

  FIG. 7D is a diagram illustrating an example of a prior determination result storage unit.

  The pre-determination result storage section divided into four areas shown in FIG. 7 (d) stores pre-determination information representing the result of pre-determination of pre-read start information. In this pre-determined result storage unit, the “delayed symbol” is stored in the area corresponding to the oldest hold (see hold 1 in the figure), and the next corresponding to the old hold (see hold 2 in the figure). Is also stored in the area corresponding to the third oldest hold (see Hold 3 in the figure) and the area corresponding to the newest hold (see Hold 4 in the figure). ) Stores “big hit symbol 1”. The prior determination result storage unit may store “no hold”.

  In addition, when the start information of the special chart 1 is pre-read and pre-determined and the result is a specific result (for example, “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 2”), pre-read and pre-determination are performed thereafter. Instead, “undecided” may be stored in the area corresponding to the new hold. More specifically, the start information stored in a predetermined start state is a predetermined start information storage means [for example, a big hit or a big hit with electric support in the pre-determination (for example, a big hit that becomes an electric support state after the big hit control state ends). (For example, if there are two special figure display devices such as a start information storage means, special figure 1 and special figure 2, the first start information storage means for special figure 1 and the second for special figure 2) In the case of the special figure 2 priority fluctuation, in which the special figure 2 is given priority over the special figure 1 in particular, and the special figure 2 priority fluctuation is determined to be stored in the first starting information storage means). After the control state, it is determined that the start information that is a big hit or a big hit with the power determination is stored in the predetermined start information storage means, the control state during the big hit, Control state etc.] is predetermined start information (for example, Undetermined information ") is given in advance determination result storage unit (e.g., may be stored in the special symbol such as 1 errands before determination result storage unit). Further, the preliminary determination is performed even in the predetermined control state, and the result of the preliminary determination is stored in the predetermined preliminary determination result storage unit. During the predetermined control state, it is stored in the predetermined preliminary determination result storage unit. May be configured not to transmit the result of the prior determination from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, or to transmit predetermined transmission information (for example, undetermined information) instead of the result of the prior determination You may make it do.

  Here, the description of the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In step S211 shown in FIG. 6 (b), a general map related process is performed. In this common figure-related process, first, one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the state of the common figure is performed. For example, in the common figure-related processing during the normal symbol change display (the value of the above-mentioned common symbol display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on / off. Drive control is performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Further, in the process related to the general symbol at the timing when the normal symbol display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer is changed from 1 to 0), when the hit flag is on, the display mode of the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured so as to display the off symbol when the hit flag is off. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the common drawing related processes here. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, the setting of the RAM 308 is set in the usual figure related process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). The normal operation is set in the area, and the blade member 2321 is set to the open state for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), and the opening / closing drive solenoid (332) of the blade member 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 A signal to be held is output, and information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing 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 2321 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec). A signal for holding the blade member 2321 in the closed state is output to the open / close driving solenoid (332), and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the common chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set to “inactive”. . Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is out of play, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure deviation flag is ON, the RAM 308 is also used in the usual figure related process at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0). In the setting area of, set “Normal” inactive. In the general map related process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  Subsequently, in this general drawing-related lottery process, the opening and closing control of the general figure variable game and the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal figure is inactive), and the pending general figure When the number of variable games is one or more, the result of the general variable game is won by the random lottery based on the normal random number value stored in the random value storage area described above, or is not selected A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not, and in the case of winning, a hit 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 is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure related process (step S213) is performed following the common figure related process of step S211 described above. In this special figure related process, first, a special figure state update process is performed. In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in the special figure state update process during the special figure fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 212 is repeatedly turned on / off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure display device 212 performs a special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation game).

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag and a probability variation flag. In special figure state update processing that starts at the timing when the symbol change display time of the special figure has elapsed (when the value of the special figure display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on Fig. 5 (a) shows a special figure A, a special figure B when the big hit flag is on, a probability variation flag is off, and a special figure C when the big hit flag is off. The 7 segment LED constituting the figure display device 212 is controlled to be turned on / off, and a setting indicating that the special figure stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special symbol display device 212 displays a confirmed display of any one of the big hit symbol 1 (special symbol A), the big hit symbol 2 (special symbol B), and the off symbol (special symbol C). Do. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure that has been confirmed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area, and 4H is transmitted to the transmission information storage area in order to execute a general command rotation stop setting transmission process in a command setting transmission process (step S215) described later. Additional information is stored as information (general information), and the process is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on at the start of the special figure variable game. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting area of the RAM 308 RAM 308 is set to wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for informing the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. The information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure standby time management timer provided in FIG. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area 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 (Until the detection of a winning number of game balls of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) at the variable winning opening 234.) The door member 2341 is connected to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 shown in FIG. A signal for maintaining the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) 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 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the prize opening 234, and a closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information to show. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission processing in the command setting transmission processing (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process in which the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds) and started at a timing when the door member 2341 is ended, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative pattern Information indicating the effect standby period in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set.

  Further, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) 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 that 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 area is not in operation in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure variation game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. When the miss flag is on, even in the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), Set special figure inactive in the setting area. In the special figure state update process when the special figure is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the special figure state update process ends, a special figure related lottery process is performed. In this special figure related lottery process, a lottery (whether or not is determined) is executed, a special figure to be stopped and a timer number is determined when a predetermined special figure variation start condition is established. The special figure fluctuation start condition is that the previous special figure fluctuation display has ended and a predetermined special figure stop period (for example, 0.7 seconds) has elapsed. If this special figure variation start condition is satisfied, the most recently stored starting information, that is, one set of random values (a big hit determination random number value and a big hit time special figure determination) are stored from the holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. The random number is taken out, and the starting information (a set of random values) still stored in the reserved storage unit is transferred from the area currently stored to the next area. That is, the start information stored in the past is taken out from the hold storage unit, and if the start information is stored in the hold storage unit, the Nth oldest start information is set as the (N-1) oldest start information in the hold storage unit. It will be set. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. The main control unit 300 that performs a process of extracting one set of random values (a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot special figure determination random number value) from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308 is an example of the starting information acquisition unit according to the present invention. Equivalent to.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, a success / failure determination table having the same contents as the prior / failure determination table shown in FIG. 7B and a special figure having the same contents as the special figure advance determination table shown in FIG. A determination table is stored.

  When the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 takes out the starting information, ie, one set of random values (random number for jackpot determination and random number for jackpot special figure determination) from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308, first the jackpot determination Based on to which random number range in the success / failure determination table the random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535), “big hit” or “out of” is derived as a result of the determination. Deriving this “big hit” or “out of” corresponds to lottery.

  If the determination result is “big hit”, this time, the random number value for determining the special figure at the big hit (possible numerical range 0 to 99) belongs to which random number range in the special figure determining table. Based on this, “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 2” is derived as a special symbol determination result. When the result of the determination is “out of”, the determination is not performed because there is only one special figure for detachment. The special figure determination result is information representing a symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special figure display device 212.

  The main control unit 300 that performs the lottery and the determination of the special figure corresponds to an example of the success / failure determination means according to the present invention.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a timer number determination table. In the special figure related process (step S213), when the result of determination of success or failure or the result of special figure determination is obtained, the timer number determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 can take a value ranging from 0 to 99. Get a random number. The timing for acquiring the random number for determining the timer number is the timing immediately before the start of the special figure change, but may be the timing for acquiring the starting information.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines a timer number defined in a timer number determination table (not shown) based on the acquired timer number determination random number. The determination of the timer number is performed by using a result of the determination, a special figure determination result, a predetermined random number (for example, a timer number determination random number), and a predetermined period information table (for example, a timer selection table). It is performed without being based on the result or the result of the prior judgment.

  The timer number represents the time from when the special symbol display device 212 starts changing the symbol until it displays the stop symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination, that is, the time for the variable display (the symbol variation display time). However, it is good also as the fluctuation display time of a decoration symbol.

  In the present embodiment, timer numbers 1 to 7 are prepared. When the timer 1 is determined, the special symbol variation time becomes 2 seconds, and the symbol variation display time is shortened. When the timer 2 is determined, the special symbol variation time is 5 seconds. Display time. Note that the determination of the timer 1 or the timer 2 may be referred to as a special figure change. When the timer 3 is determined, the special figure fluctuation time becomes a normal fluctuation time of 10 seconds (reference fluctuation time). In the timers 1 to 3, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. When the timer 4 is determined, the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 12 seconds, and the normal reach is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 3) are displayed in the same manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is stopped. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed, that is, the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 5) This is a state in which the “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. When the timer 5 is determined, the special figure fluctuation time is 40 seconds, and when the timer 6 is determined, the special figure fluctuation time is 50 seconds. When the timer 5 or the timer 6 is determined, super-reach is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display device 208. Super reach is obtained by adding a special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, etc.). In addition, the reach also has special variations such as special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, etc., when simply reaching, it means a variation pattern of decorative design including normal reach, super reach and special variation. To do.

  This reach is performed after the success / failure determination that the result of the success / failure determination (the final lottery) in the special figure related process (S213) becomes a specific determination result (a predetermined result having a high player's advantage). Thus, it is a notice effect that informs the player in advance before notifying the result of the determination, and whether or not to reach is determined after the determination.

  The timer 7 indicates that the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 20 seconds. When the timer 7 is determined, a special variation is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208. The special variation referred to here is, for example, variation in which the long design is shifted or the decorative symbols are stopped one by one in the order of the left symbol display region 208a, the right symbol display region 208c, and the middle symbol display region 208b.

  Next, the command setting transmission process (step S215) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B will be described. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 ˜14 is a command type, and bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of command setting transmission processing.

  In this command setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermination result is stored in an area corresponding to the newest hold in the predetermination result storage unit provided in the RAM 308 (step S2151). If a prior determination result is stored here, a prior determination result command is generated (step S2153), and the process proceeds to step S2155. The command data of the pre-judgment result command includes information indicating the result of the pre-judgment (whether it is a big hit symbol 1 or a big hit symbol 2). On the other hand, if the prior determination result is not stored, the process directly proceeds to step S2155.

  In step S2155, other commands are generated. In step S2155, as other commands, for example, a basic command, a symbol variation start command, a symbol variation stop command, a winning effect start command, an end effect start command, a power recovery command, a RAM clear command, and the like are generated.

  Specifically, in the case of a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the probability variation flag), information indicating the above timer number, etc. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol determination result), information indicating a control state, etc. may be included, and in the case of a winning effect command and an end effect start command. For example, information indicating the control state is included. Further, in the case of a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. Is included.

  In step S2157 following step S2155, the command generated in step S2153 or step S2155 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the command setting transmission process ends. In the first sub-control unit 400, the command control included in the received command allows the presentation control to be determined according to the change in game control in the main control unit 300, and the command data included in the received command. Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, in this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, an external output signal setting process (step S217) is performed. In the external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336 shown in FIG.

  In step S219, 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 S201 described above are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored to open the front frame door. When an error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 4 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210, special characteristic via the display circuits 324, 326, 330. Display data to be output to the diagram display device 212, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

When the device monitoring process in step S219 ends, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 6A. Before the return, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is returned to each original register. Make settings and enable interrupts. In addition, before recovery, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), it returns to the power-off state when power is restored. A specific variable or stack pointer for saving is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, subjected to an interruption process such as initialization of the input / output port, and then returned to the main process of the main control unit. Also good.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 4, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. This command processing will be described in detail later.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. This continuous effect process will also be described in detail later.

  In step S311, when the pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1 is detected, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the updated effect data, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S <b> 315, if there is a command to the drive circuit 420 for the various lamps 418 in the updated effect data, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 in the updated effect data, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S319, an information transmission process is performed, and the process returns to S303. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a transmission information storage area like the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. In step S319, the information stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 408 is stored. It transmits to the 2nd sub control part 500 as a control command.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S331 of the command reception 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, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S341 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart of command processing in main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG.

  In the command processing in the first sub-control unit 400, first, in the prior determination result command which is an unprocessed command stored in the command storage area of the RAM 408, the prior determination result is other than “outlier symbol”, that is, the prior determination result is It is determined whether or not information indicating “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 2” is included (step S3071). The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a prior notice effect execution flag and an advance notice effect execution prohibition flag. If it is determined in step S3071 that information indicating that the symbol is other than “out of symbol” is included, the advance notice effect execution flag is set to ON (step S3072), and the process proceeds to step S3073. On the other hand, if the determination result indicates that the information indicating that it is a “offset symbol” is included, the process proceeds directly to step S3073.

  In step S3073, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command instructing to stop the symbol variation of the special symbol is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If not stored, the process proceeds to step S3076. If it is stored, it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is set to ON (step S3074). If the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S3076. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is on, the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is set to off (step S3075), and the process proceeds to step S3076.

  In step S3076, other processes are performed, the command process is terminated, and the process returns to the first sub control unit main process.

  Here, if the information indicating that the pre-judgment result is “big-hit symbol 1” or “hit-hit symbol 2” is included in the pre-judgment result command, the advance notice effect execution flag is turned on with a probability of 100%. However, if the information is included, a predetermined random number value is obtained, a lottery process using the random number value is performed, and the advance notice effect execution flag is turned on with a specific probability of less than 100%. May be. In other words, a mode in which a prior notice effect to be described later is performed with a specific probability based on a prior determination result may be used. In addition, even if the prior determination result command includes information indicating that the prior determination result is “out of symbol”, the prior determination result has a predetermined probability (for example, a probability less than the specific probability). A notice effect execution flag may be turned on. By doing so, a fake effect of the advance notice effect described later is performed, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the effect control process in the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG.

  Production data is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. This production data includes decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decoration symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. This is data for performing a production by operating a predetermined production device such as the body 224 or the shielding device 246. There are two types of effect data: data to which advance notice effect prohibition information is added and data not added. The reason why the advance notice prohibition information is added to the effect data is to prevent the advance notice effect described later from being started at least during a specific notification.

  In the effect control unit process in the first sub-control unit 400, first, effect data is read from the ROM 406 according to the received command, and it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect prohibition information is attached to the effect data read here ( Step S3091). If the advance notice effect prohibition information is added, the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is set to ON (step S3092), and the process proceeds to step S3093. If the advance notice effect prohibition information is not added, the process proceeds directly to step S3093. .

  In step S3093, it is determined whether the advance notice effect execution flag is on. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S3097. If it is on, it is determined whether the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is off. (Step S3094). If the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step S3097. If the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is off, the execution of the advance notice effect is instructed in step S3095. For example, in the case where the decorative symbol display device 208 or the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 is to perform a prior notice effect, information for instructing execution of the prior notice effect is stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 408. Information instructing execution of the advance notice effect stored in the transmission information storage area is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 as a control command in step S319 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the decorative symbol display device Prior notice effect by 208 and the shielding device 246 is performed. In addition, when the advance notice effect is given to the decorative lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1 and the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 3, the effect data read from the ROM 406 is updated. The effect data updated here is used in steps S313 to S317 in the first sub-control unit main process, and a prior notice effect is provided by the decorative lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122, and the effect movable body 224. Detailed description of the advance notice effect will be described later.

  In step S3097, other processes are performed, the effect control process is terminated, and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that executes the command process and the effect control process shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to an example of a control unit according to the present invention.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a comparison between a conventional advance notice effect aspect and a prior advance effect aspect according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 11A, the special symbol display device 212 is stopped and displayed, the “decoration 7” is displayed in the left symbol display area 208a of the decorative symbol display device 208, “decoration 6” is displayed in the right symbol display area 208b, A state in which “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 208c is shown. In this FIG. 11, the state of the special figure display device 212 and the decorative symbol display device 208 is shown in four stages. FIG. 11 (a) → FIG. (B) → FIG. (C) → FIG. Is a flow showing an aspect of a prior advance notice effect, and FIG. 5A is a flow showing an advance notice effect aspect of the present embodiment. It is.

  When the special figure variable display is started in the special figure display device 212, the decorative symbol variable display is also started in the decorative symbol display device 208. Hereinafter, the description will be continued by paying attention to the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. When the decorative symbol variation display is started, the background image of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 becomes black and the decorative symbol disappears once, as shown in FIGS. In the conventional prior notice effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5B, the lord (様) runs from the right to the left of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 and runs from the speaker 120. Sound is output. The image of the shrine running and the output sound from the speaker 120 correspond to the advance notice effect (an example of the advance notice in the present invention). That is, as shown in the special symbol hold lamp 218, there are two other special symbol holds here, and among the two remaining holds, the pre-determination result is a specific result (here, the jackpot symbol 1). Alternatively, what is a big hit symbol 2) is included, and the advance notice effect is a notice for making a prior notice that the result of determining whether or not the special figure is appropriate will be a specific result. This prior notice effect is performed before the determination of success / failure based on the hold that is included in the remaining two holds and becomes a specific determination result of the success / failure, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  After that, with the background image turned black and the decorative pattern once disappeared, a character display such as “CHANCE too hot or more 10G” is displayed. A series of notifications in which the background image turns black and the decorative design once disappears, and then the character display is performed corresponds to an example of a specific notification according to the present invention, and after the background image turns black and the decorative design once disappears, The period until the character display is performed corresponds to an example of a specific period referred to in the present invention.

  On the other hand, in the aspect of the advance notice effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5E, even if the background image becomes black and the decorative pattern once disappears, Tono does not run and there is no audio output from the speaker 120. The display screen of the decorative design display device 208 has only a black background image. In the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 of the present embodiment, effect data for storing a series of notifications for displaying a character after the background image is blackened and the decorative design is once erased is stored. Advance notice prohibition information is added to the effect data. For this reason, the prior determination result command includes information indicating that the prior determination result is “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 2”, and the prior notice effect execution flag is turned on (FIG. 10). Since the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is also turned on (step S3072 shown in FIG. 10A) (step S3092 shown in FIG. 10B), the advance notice effect based on the image of the lord running and the output sound from the speaker 120 is not executed. .

  Eventually, when the symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, the background image is the same as that at the start of the decorative symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 11 (d) and (f). Returning to the background image, the special symbol display device 212 stops and displays “decoration 5” in the left symbol display area 208a of the decorative symbol display device 208, “decoration 6” in the middle symbol display area 208b, and in the right symbol display area 208c. “Decoration 7” is stopped and displayed. In the conventional advance notice effect mode, the advance notice effect by the image of Tono-sama running and the output sound from the speaker 120 is executed at the timing shown in FIG. 11B, so at the timing when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, There will be no advance notice.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first sub control unit 400 receives the symbol stop command, the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is turned off (step S3075 shown in FIG. 10A). In addition, the advance notice prohibition information is not added to the effect data displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when the decorative symbol is stopped, and the advance notice effect prohibition flag that has been turned off is not turned on again. Since the advance notice effect execution flag is turned on and the advance notice effect execution prohibition flag is turned off, execution of the advance notice effect is instructed (step S3095 shown in FIG. 10B). As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a video of Tono-sama running from right to left, and the sound of running from the speaker 120 is output, so that a prior notice effect is produced. Is done.

  According to the present embodiment, the background image becomes black and the decorative pattern disappears once, and then one of a series of notifications and prior notice effects for displaying characters and both effects (notifications) without disturbing the other. May be able to stand out. As a result, the player can easily grasp a plurality of notification contents. In addition, the advance notice effect based on the advance determination result may prevent the player's interest from being distracted while preventing the player from being distracted after the effect ends.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a modification of the advance notice effect shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the present embodiment, when performing the advance notice effect, the background image becomes black and the decorative design once disappears, which corresponds to an example of a specific notification referred to in the present invention. Thereafter, during a period in which a series of notifications for displaying characters is not executed, a large image of the young lord is displayed and a prior notice effect is produced by an output sound “tapping” from the speaker 120. On the other hand, as described with reference to FIG. 11, when the advance notice effect is executed, if a series of notifications that are specific notifications are being performed, the specific period ends. Advance notice will be performed from. The aspect of the advance notice effect that is performed after the end of the specific period may be the same as the aspect of the advance notice effect that is performed during the specific period, but both aspects may be different.

  In FIG. 12 (b), both modes are made different, and a specific period is used by using a Tono-sama image smaller than the Ton-sama image in the advance notice effect mode shown in FIG. 12 (a). A preliminary announcement will be made after the end of the event. By doing so, the image of Tono-sama does not overlap with the combination of the decorative symbols that are displayed in a stopped state, and the player can be informed of the result of the special figure variation game.

  Moreover, also in FIG.12 (c), both aspects are varied. That is, in the advance notice effect that is performed after the end of a specific period, an old villain character instead of a young Tono-sama character runs from the right to the left of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. At the same time, the speaker 120 outputs a running sound of “slapstick” that is different from the sound of “tattering” of the young lady.

  In the modified example described above, the display of a large image of the young lady and the output sound “tapping” from the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 12A correspond to an example of the first notice notification according to the present invention. The notification of the aspect shown in FIG. 12B or FIG. 12C corresponds to an example of the second notice notification referred to in the present invention. According to these modifications, it may be possible to easily show the player that the start of the advance notice effect has been delayed.

  In addition, in the advance notice effect that is performed after the end of a specific period, a large image of a young lady is displayed while the output from the speaker 120 is not provided, as in the advance notice effect that is performed during a specific period. May be. In other words, the advance notice effect performed during a specific period may be an effect by sound and display, and the advance notice effect performed after the end of the specific period may be an effect by display only. During the period when the specific notification is not performed, an effect including a sound effect is performed so that the player's concentration is directed to the pachinko machine 100, and after the specific notification ends, the player has already concentrated on the game. In view of the fact that there is an effect that does not include a voice effect, there is a case where the player can concentrate on the game and enjoy the progress of the game.

  As described above, when the advance notice effect is performed at a timing different from the originally executed timing, the form of the advance notice effect may be changed in accordance with the actually executed timing. For example, the enlargement / reduction of the image, the position change, the change of the sound, or the advance notice effect itself to be executed may be changed to a completely different mode from that originally executed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the reach effect is not performed in the variation of the decorative symbol when the reach effect is a specific notification.

  When the decorative symbol variation display is started, a princess character is displayed at the left end of the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208. On the right side of the character, the status of the special figure is indicated by a circle display Cr or a triangle mark Tr (FIG. 13 (a). A circle mark Cr or a triangle mark Tr. Is a display indicating that there is a hold, and among these displays, a triangle mark display Tr is a result of a specific determination (here, jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2) about the hold of the triangle mark display Tr This corresponds to a prior notice effect for notifying in advance that the result of determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate will be a specific result of determining whether or not a special figure is present. Is shown that there are two circle display Cr and there are two holds, but the triangle Tr is not shown and no advance notice effect is performed.

  Eventually, “decoration 6” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208 a of the decorative symbol display device 208. Immediately before this, there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, and the special symbol holding lamp 218, which has only been turned on so far, increases by one. Three lights up. In addition, the pre-determined result for the increased holding is a specific result (here, jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2), and the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 has a triangle mark as a prior notice effect. A display Tr is added.

  Subsequently, “decoration 4” is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the reach effect is not developed. Finally, “decoration 3” is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. The decorative symbol variation display ends. When it does not develop into the reach effect, the triangular display Tr as the advance notice effect is continuously displayed until the decorative symbol variation display is completed. That is, if the reach effect which is a specific notification is not being executed, a triangle Tr display Tr as a prior notice effect is performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the reach effect is performed in the variation of the decorative symbol when the reach effect is a specific notification.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and after a while, the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232 has won a prize, and the special figure hold increases by one. The pre-determined result for the increased holding is a specific result (here, jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2), and the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a triangle mark as a prior notice effect. Will be added, but the princess character shown at the left end of the effect display area 208d tells that it will develop into a reach effect, and the triangle display Tr is not performed (see FIG. 14B). . Further, the circle display Cr which has been performed so far also disappears. That is, the entire display of the special status hold status is hidden.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), “decoration 6” is stopped and displayed in each of the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the reach state is reached, and the princess character tells the line that improves the interest. It is done. At this time, the special status hold status is not displayed including the prior notice effect of the triangular display Tr. In this example, from the display of the development to reach production to the end of the reach state corresponds to an example of a specific period referred to in the present invention.

  Finally, “decoration 6” is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208 b, and the ornament symbol combination 1 shown in FIG. 5B representing the specific determination result is displayed on the ornament symbol display device 208. At the same time as the “decoration 6” is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b, the display of the special figure hold status is resumed, and the prior notice effect of the triangular display Tr is also performed. That is, if the timing of starting the advance notice effect is during the reach effect period that is a specific notification, the advance notice effect is started after the reach effect period ends. In other words, the end of the reach state (stop display of all decorative symbols) triggers the advance notice effect after the postponement. The advance notice effect is performed while the decorative symbol combination 1 is fixedly displayed for a predetermined time.

  Note that the entire display of the special status hold status may be treated as a prior notice effect. Further, the advance notice effect need not be able to specify a hold with a high probability of making a big hit, and it is only necessary to notify the player that there is at least a place with a high possibility of making a big win in the hold. That is, the positional relationship between the circle display Cr and the triangle display Tr is not limited to the order of the hold.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which the reach effect is performed in the decoration symbol variation when the duel scene effect display is a specific notification, but a combination of out-of-place decorative symbols is displayed.

  The example shown in FIG. 15 also develops to reach production, but here, the reach production is not treated as a specific notice, but the production display of the duel scene between the main character (殿) and the enemy role is treated as a specific notice, The period from when the duel starts until the whereabouts of the game are displayed corresponds to an example of a specific period according to the present invention. When the display of the duel scene effect is started, the player expects that the result of the success / failure determination will be the result of the specific success / failure determination (special jackpot or normal jackpot). Therefore, the duel scene effect display corresponds to an example of a specific effect operation according to the present invention. Note that the reach effect display is also a specific effect operation that the player expects that the result of the success / failure determination is the result of the specific success / failure determination (special jackpot or normal jackpot), but here the effect display of the duel scene is displayed. , Treat as a specific production action. The ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores effect data for effect display of this duel scene, and advance notice prohibition information is added to this effect data.

  FIG. 15A shows a state in which “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the reach state is displayed together with the character display of reach. In this state, on the left end portion of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure hold status is displayed, and two circled displays Cr are shown.

  In this example, when the reach state is reached, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the display switches to the effect display of the duel scene between the protagonist (殿) and the enemy character, so far, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area The display of the decorative symbol displayed in each of 208b and the right symbol display area 208c is displayed in a small size at the right end portion of the effect display area 208d, and a display mode for allowing the player to enjoy the effect display of the duel scene. It has become. Also, in this example, at the same time as switching to the duel scene effect display, there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, and the special figure hold increases by one. Even during the period in which the symbol variation stop display is performed, the prior determination is executed, and it is also determined whether or not to perform the prior notice effect. The pre-determined result for the increased holding is a specific result (here, jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2), and a triangle mark is added as a prior notice effect at the left end portion of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Display Tr should be added, but since a specific performance operation (due display of duel scene) is being performed, the entire display of the special status hold status is hidden, and the triangle display Tr is also displayed. Not done. In this way, by erasing the entire display of the special status hold status, the player's attention can be collected in the effect display of the duel scene.

  In FIG. 8C, a character indicating where the game is going (here, “defeat”) is displayed large in the upper half of the center of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, and at the right end portion of the effect display area 208d. The variation display of the decorative symbol is finished, and the combination of the decorative symbols out of place (“decoration 7”-“decoration 6”-“decoration 7”) is displayed. Even at this stage, the entire display of the special status hold status is not displayed, and the triangle display Tr is not performed. As a result, the player can concentrate on the display indicating the whereabouts of the game, and can greatly enjoy the presentation display of the duel scene.

  When the character indicating the whereabouts of the game is displayed, this time, the background image returns to the same background image as before switching to the duel scene effect display, and the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display. The decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed are displayed in each of the areas 208c. In FIG. 6D, “decoration 7”-“decoration 6”-“decoration 7”), which is a combination of out-of-band decoration symbols, representing the adequacy determination result different from the specific adequacy determination result, is displayed. Yes. At the same time as the background image returns, the display of the special status hold status is resumed, and a prior notice effect of the triangular display Tr is also performed. That is, if the timing for starting the advance notice effect is during the period of the duel scene effect display, which is a specific notification, the advance notice effect is started after the period of effect display of the duel scene ends. The advance notice effect here is also performed while the decorative symbol combination 1 is fixedly displayed for a predetermined time. Note that the resumption of the display of the special status hold status, that is, the execution timing of the advance notice effect, may be at the same time as the notification timing for notifying that the determination result is out of date or after the notification timing. .

  In the example described with reference to FIG. 15, when a wrong / unnecessary determination result (in this case, a wrong / unnecessary determination result) is derived from the specific failure / non-necessity determination result, the success / failure determination result is the specific failure / non-necessity determination result. A specific action that is expected from the player (in this case, a display of a duel scene effect) is displayed as a specific notification, and a symbol pattern corresponding to the other determination result (here, a combination of decorative symbols of “out”) is stopped and displayed. This is performed by a predetermined effect device (in this case, the decorative symbol display device 208) during a series of symbol variation stop display. Further, in the example described with reference to FIG. 15, when it is determined that a prior notice effect (here, a triangle Tr display Tr) is to be performed, a specific effect operation (effect display of a duel scene) is performed. As a condition, a prior notice effect (triangular mark display Tr) is performed after the specific effect operation ends. The first sub-control unit 400 that executes the command process and the effect control process shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to an example of the effect control means according to the present invention.

  In the case of symbol variation stop display in which the result of this determination is disappointing, especially when notifying that the result of the determination is out of order because the player feels disappointed because of the expectation in the production. In some cases, it is possible to alleviate the player's disappointment by informing the player that there is still a symbol variation stop display that can be expected after the symbol variation stop display. In other words, by not being a big hit, it is possible to inform the discouraging player that another chance is approaching, and the expectation for the game may be sustained.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the effect display during the big hit game is a specific notification.

  In FIG. 16A, the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays the decorative symbol combination 1 (“decoration 6”-“decoration 6”-“decoration 6”) shown in FIG. It is informed that the variable game (win / no-go decision) is usually won by big hit. In addition, on the left end portion of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, a special figure hold status is displayed, and two circled displays Cr are shown.

  When the special figure variable game (win / no-go determination) wins the normal big win, the big win game is started and, as described above, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 shown in FIG. Open and close). In addition, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs an effect display during the big hit game as shown in FIGS.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), as soon as the big hit game is started, the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232 wins, and the special figure is suspended. Increase. The pre-determined result for the increased holding is a specific result (here, jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 2), and a triangle mark is added as a prior notice effect at the left end portion of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. However, during the effect display during the big hit game, the entire display of the hold status of the special figure is not displayed, and the triangular display Tr is not performed.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 16C to 16F, the probable promotion effect is performed during the big hit game. Eventually, the jackpot game ends, and at the same time as the jackpot game ends, as shown in FIG. 16 (h), the decorations that are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c, respectively. In FIG. 16 (h), a special big hit (probable big hit) decorative symbol combination "decoration 7"-"decoration 7"-"decoration 7") is displayed. Also, immediately before the next decorative symbol combination display is stopped and the next decorative symbol variation display is started, the special figure hold status display is resumed, and a prior notice effect of the triangular display Tr is also performed. In other words, if the timing of starting the advance notice effect is during the effect display period during the jackpot game, which is a specific notification, the advance notice effect is started after the period of the effect display during the jackpot game ends.

  In this way, even during a big hit game, an image display effect that matches the world of the model is executed, and when a prior notice effect based on winning in the starting area during the big hit game is performed, the effect during the big hit game Therefore, during the jackpot game, the advance notice effect prohibition period is set, and the advance notice effect based on the winning in the start area during the jackpot game is executed after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the above description, the advance notice effect is prohibited only for a specific period in one symbol variation stop display. However, a predetermined symbol variation stop display in a plurality of symbol variation stop displays is performed. The execution of the advance notice effect may be prohibited over the entire period of the predetermined symbol fluctuation stop display with the entire period as a specific period.

  In addition to the display on the decorative symbol display device 208 and the sound output from the speaker 120, the advance notice effect uses a decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the effect movable body 224 and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. It may be a production.

  Further, the target of the advance notice effect includes an increase in the hold based on the start area entry of the game ball in a predetermined period in which the player's attention is attracted. During the period when the player's attention is drawn here, during the reach, during the execution of another predetermined production, during the big hit game (during the big hit round), or during an error or warning display (for example, “Return to the left”) Etc.).

  Furthermore, the advance notice effect mode includes flashing light sources in addition to the mode in which the hold display is changed from the normal mode shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 and the mode using the audio output shown in FIG. It may be a mode.

  In addition, it may be determined whether or not the advance notice notification can be executed based on the result of the determination on whether or not the notification is made by the symbol change stop display being executed. For example, in the case where the result of the success / failure determination notified by the symbol change stop display being executed is a predetermined second result (for example, “out”) that is relatively unfavorable to the player, the advance notice is notified. The timing of the advance notice notification (when triggered) is the same timing as the timing of notifying the result of the success / failure determination (the timing of notifying the result of the success / failure determination (when symbol variation is stopped) or the result of the determination of the success / failure. The timing may be later than the timing of informing (when the stopped symbol is being confirmed). On the other hand, in the case of a predetermined first result that is relatively advantageous to the player (for example, “big hit”), it may be decided not to make a prior notice, It is performed at a timing later than the timing at which notification of the result of the determination is started (when symbol fluctuation is stopped), or at a timing after the predetermined period of notification of the result of the determination (after completion of the fixed display of the stopped symbol). Or, it may be performed when all of the effects of the big hit game are finished.

  Moreover, the aspect of the advance notice effect that is originally scheduled to be executed may be different from the aspect of the advance notice effect that is performed after the end of the period in which the player attracts attention.

  In addition, after the special big hit game ends and after the normal big hit game ends, the state may be shifted to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state). The electric support state here is a predetermined value in which the player's advantage is higher than that in the non-electric support state, for example, by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game until the start of the next big hit. It means a state. This electric support state is sometimes referred to as a short time state. That is, the electric support state (short time state) is started on condition that the big hit game is ended (end of the second control state). Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. When the electric support state is used as one of the control states, a time reduction flag is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and when the time reduction flag is set to ON, the electric support state is established. High probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/100 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/100 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the variation time of the usual variable game of 10 seconds is shortened to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (electric chew releasing period extension). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.5 seconds is extended to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that opens only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 opens twice in the electric support state (opens for 2 seconds, closes for 1 second, 2 seconds open). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chew release times. The time reduction flag is set to off during the big hit game (during the second control state). Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until the predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be entered during a big hit and the number of game balls that can be acquired increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. In addition, in the electric support state, if at least one of universal figure change, universal figure change short, electric chew release period extension, and electric chew release frequency increase is performed, the player's advantage will be high. The electric support state may be set, or the probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 is increased, and if either the electric chew release period extension or the electric chew release frequency increase is performed, the electric support state is set. Also good. The electric support state corresponds to an example of the third control state or the fourth control state, and the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first control state or the fifth control state. In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, the second special figure starting port 232 is a variable starting region in which the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. . The entrance of the second special figure start port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state, and in the electric support state, the game ball can easily enter the start area (second start area). This corresponds to an example of a state (easy entry state). On the other hand, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of a state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start region (second start region) (entry difficult state).

  For example, in the jackpot symbol 1 (special jackpot symbol) of “Special Figure A” shown in FIG. 5A, the electric support state is maintained until the next big hit, and the jackpot symbol 2 of “Special Chart B” (normal jackpot symbol) ), The electric support state may be maintained while the special figure variation game is performed 100 times. By doing so, the jackpot symbol 1 of “Special Figure A” is in a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and the jackpot symbol 2 of “Special Figure B” is in a special figure low high probability ordinary figure high probability state.

  In addition to “special drawing A” to “special drawing C”, some jackpot symbols having a short number of rounds (for example, 2R) may be prepared. For example, a jackpot symbol called a sudden probability change (a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state), a jackpot symbol called a sudden shortage (a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state), or a hidden probability change A big hit symbol (special figure high probability normal figure low probability state) or a big hit symbol suddenly called normal (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) may be prepared. Moreover, you may prepare a small hit pattern (per no-out). In addition, a plurality of special illustrations may be prepared.

  Further, in the embodiments described so far, there is one kind of special figure, but a plurality of special figures may be provided such as special figure 1 and special figure 2. In addition, the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 (judgment determination of special figure 2) is prioritized over the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 (judging determination of special figure 1). Alternatively, the lottery result notification in FIG. 2 may be given priority over the lottery result notification in FIG. In this case, during the big hit game, only the pre-holding of the special figure 2 may be performed, and the pre-holding of the special figure 1 may not be performed, or the first control state (for example, the electric support state) During the middle, only the pre-reading of the special figure 2 may be performed and the pre-reading of the special figure 1 may not be performed. Prefetching may not be performed. If no pre-reading is performed, no advance notice is given. For example, in the case of the electric support, the pre-reading of the special figure 1 is not performed, and the preliminary announcement based on the special figure 1 is not performed. May be.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be supplemented.

  Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that prohibits execution of a notice effect of determination of success / failure based on starting entry for a predetermined period, but if no notice effect is performed only by the arrival of a predetermined period , You can not improve the interest of the game. In addition, in a gaming machine having a shielding member that shields the hold display unit, when the advance determination result is notified in advance by the hold display unit, the hold display unit is used in a state where the hold display unit is shielded by the shielding member. Although there are things that change the hold display mode, the player looks forward to the moment when the hold display mode changes, and if this change is shielded, it will not help improve the interest. In addition, when the shielding is performed, the player may pay attention to the shielding, which hinders the currently executed performance. In addition, in the reach state, there is also a gaming table that changes the advance notice to a less noticeable mode, but even if it changes to a less noticeable form, the specific notice and the advance notice are combined. However, there is a case where the game situation cannot be easily informed to the player in a mixed manner. In addition, there is a game stand that notifies that there is a change that is highly likely to be a big hit in the hold by the chance eye display and the predetermined effect display when the loss change stops, but this notification is always performed at the stop. , There is no opportunity to entertain the player while the symbols are changing.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the start time of the advance notice effect is postponed in order to avoid a specific notification (effect) or an obstacle. In addition, it is not necessary to determine that prior notice notification is to be made at the start of symbol change, and advance notice for a hold that has increased during the symbol change stop display can also be performed.

  In addition, the present invention provides a plurality of special drawings such as special figure 1 and special figure 2, and the lottery based on the winning of the second special figure starting port 232 (judgment determination of special figure 2) is designated as the first special figure. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that is prioritized over a lottery based on a winning at the starting port 230 (determination of special figure 1). That is, when the game ball enters the start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232), the start information (for example, the big hit determination random value and the big hit time special map determination) Starting information deriving means for deriving a set of random values) and starting information deriving based on a game ball having entered a first starting area (for example, the first special figure starting port 230) of the starting areas. First start information storage means (for example, a special chart provided in the RAM 308) capable of storing start information derived by the means (for example, a set of random values for the special figure 1) up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). 1 random number value storage area) and the start derived by the start information deriving means based on the game ball entering the second start area (for example, the second special figure start port 232) of the start areas Information (for example, random value for special figure 2 Second starting information storage means (for example, a special figure 2 random value storage area provided in the RAM 308) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four), the first starting information storage means, When the start information is stored in both of the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the second start information storage means, and the first start information storage means and the first start information storage means Start information acquisition configured to acquire start information from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored when the start information is stored in one of the second start information storage means Means, a determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the start information acquired by the start information acquisition unit, and a symbol form corresponding to the determination result of the determination by the determination unit (for example, The symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214) for performing the symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying the special symbols A to C shown in FIG. Before the determination means makes the determination, the start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the first start information storage means and the first start information storage means are stored. Prior to the determination on the basis of the predetermined start information being performed by the determination unit, the determination unit determines whether or not the specific determination result is based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-read unit. Pre-determining means (for example, pre-reading means for pre-reading a stop symbol based on start information) and pre-determining result by the pre-deciding means Prior notice means (for example, a decorative symbol display) that performs a prior notice for giving a prior notice for deriving a specific result of the validity determination in a first notification mode before the validity determination means determines whether or not Device 208) and predetermined determination information (for example, a set of random values that have become “undetermined” described above) stored in the first starting information storage unit is performed by the determination unit. The first start information storage means is not based on the prior determination by the prior determination means and the predetermined start information is stored in the first start information storage means. A game stand comprising pre-production means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for performing a pre-production to produce a game in a second notification mode related to the notification mode. Can also be applied.

  According to such a game stand, there is a case in which the effect related to the notice is performed during the electric support and the effect of the effect is improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the notification mode by the prior notice means may be performed by displaying a human-type image in the effect display area 208d. For example, the number of holds in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 may be notified by the number of human-type images displayed, and the probability of winning a big hit may be notified by the color of the human-type image. In such a case, as the first notification mode, a human-shaped pattern with a short hair (hereinafter referred to as “a short hair pattern”), a human-shaped pattern with a camouflage color (hereinafter referred to as a “camouflage pattern”), A red human figure symbol (hereinafter referred to as “red pattern”), a blue human figure symbol (hereinafter referred to as “blue pattern”), or a black human figure symbol (hereinafter referred to as “black pattern”). ) Is displayed. On the other hand, as the second notification mode, “camouflage pattern”, “red pattern”, “blue pattern”, or “black pattern” is displayed except “chomon-mage pattern”.

  Further, the determination of success / failure based on specific start information (for example, a set of random numbers that will be a big hit) stored in the first start information storage means (for example, the special figure 1 random value storage area provided in the RAM 308). If the appropriateness determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on the specific start information prefetched by the start information prefetching means before the determination is made by the correctness determination means, the prior determination means When the predetermined starting information derived by the starting information deriving means later than the specific starting information (for example, the set of random values that have become “undecided” described above), Based on what is stored in the first starting information storage means, the advance effect by the prior effect means (for example, “camouflage pattern”, “red pattern”, “blue pattern”, or “black pattern”). Announcement notification effect) may also be carried out using. Thereby, there is a case where the fairness of the game can be secured by reducing the possibility that a plurality of rights advantageous to the player are reserved during a period advantageous to the player.

  Further, when the determination result of the determination by the determination unit is a specific determination result (for example, a big hit), the first control state (for example, variable prize opening) in which the advantage for the player is the first advantage. 234 is in a non-operating state (door member 2341 is in a closed state) and is in a second control state (for example, variable prize opening 234 is in an operating state (door Member 2341 is in the open state)), and includes a control state transition means for transitioning the control state, and the first start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230) changes the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters. First, the second start area (for example, the second special figure start port 232) has a second size larger than the first size and the first size (for example, the blade member 2321 is closed). (For example, the blade member 2321 is open) ) Is changed from any one size to any other size, and the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a special success / failure determination among the specific success / failure determination (for example, big hit). In the case of a result (for example, winning the jackpot symbol 1 of “Special Figure A” shown in FIG. 5A is stopped), the control state transition means is a predetermined first start control state ( For example, a predetermined second start control state in which the entrance of the second start area becomes the second size over a longer period than in the non-electric support state (for example, an electric chew release extended state in the electric support) The control state is shifted to the control state, and whether or not the determination is correct is based on specific start information stored in the first start information storage means (for example, a set of random numbers that are big hits). By line Before being determined by the prior determination means when the appropriateness determination means derives the special determination result based on the specific start information pre-read by the start information pre-read means. Predetermined starting information derived by the starting information deriving means after the specific starting information (for example, the set of random values that have become “undecided” described above) is the first starting information storage means. Is stored in the preliminary presentation means (for example, the decorative design display device 208), the preliminary presentation (for example, "camouflage pattern", "red pattern", "blue pattern", or "black"). A notice notification effect using “pattern” may be performed. In this way, the fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, particularly during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area. There is.

  Also, from one of a predetermined closed state (for example, the door member 2341 is closed) and a predetermined open state (for example, the door member 2341 is open) in which a game ball can be won more easily than the closed state, from one to the other. A variable winning means (for example, a variable winning opening 234) capable of changing the open / close state is provided, and the second control state includes an operation of changing the open / close state of the variable winning means from the closed state to the open state. Including a state (for example, a state of winning a jackpot) and the second start control state (for example, electric support state), and during the second control state, the advance notice means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) ) In advance notice notification (for example, notice announcement effect using “chomonge pattern”, “camouflage pattern”, “red pattern”, “blue pattern”, or “black pattern”) and the prior effect means (for example, , Decorative pattern display device The pre effects by 08) (e.g., "camouflage", "red pattern", may be both announcement notification effect) using a "blue pattern", or "black pattern" is not performed. In this way, the fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, particularly during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area. There is.

  Further, special start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the second start information storage means before the correctness determination means makes the correct / incorrect determination, and the second start information storage The determination of success / failure based on the predetermined start information stored in the means (for example, a set of random numbers that is a big hit) is pre-read by the special start information pre-reading means before being made by the success / failure determination means. Whether the hit determination means derives the specific determination result (for example, winning the jackpot for stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol 1 of “Special Figure A” shown in FIG. 5A) based on the predetermined start information A special advance determination means for determining in advance and a prior notice that the success / failure determination means derives the specific determination result based on the advance determination result by the special advance determination means. Special prior notice means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for performing another prior notice notification before the success / failure judgment means performs the judgment, and during the second start control state, Both the advance notice by the advance notice means and the advance effect by the advance effect means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) are not performed, and the special advance notice information by the special advance notice means is not performed. May be performed. As a result, during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area, it is possible to reduce the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, thereby ensuring the fairness of the game and the production effect. It may be possible to improve the interest by keeping it.

  In addition, for example, the pachinko machine 100 executes a pre-determination in addition to a configuration in which “undetermined information” is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 without performing a pre-determination. Instead, the “undecided information” may be configured to be transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400. Further, as a method for determining the execution of the pre-reading notice without being based on the prior determination, for example, in the pachinko machine 100, for example, the main control unit 300 may not transmit the prior determination result to the first sub control unit 400. In addition, the prior determination result received by the first sub control unit 400 may be replaced with “undecided information”.

  In addition, for example, the pachinko machine 100 is configured so that the “first notification mode” and the “second notification mode” are the same as the “second notification mode”. It may be configured such that the aspect is partially different from the aspect or all are different.

  In addition, for example, the pachinko machine 100 is configured to perform advance notice notification including false notification only when a big hit random number value is found within the hold, for example, the pachinko machine 100 also makes a false notification even when the big hit random value is not found within the hold. It may be configured to execute a prior notice including.

  Further, for example, the pachinko machine 100 does not use the starting information reserved after the big hit random value for the pre-production, in addition to the configuration in which the starting information reserved after the big hit random value is used for the pre-production. An effect (for example, a notice notification effect using “camouflage pattern” to “black pattern”) may not be executed. As an example, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured to notify only the number of holds by displaying “white humanoid” in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  For example, the pachinko machine 100 has a special figure based on the jackpot random number, in addition to the configuration in which the advance notice of the special figure 2 floating game held during the jackpot random game or the special figure floating game based on the jackpot random number is executed. The advance notice of the special figure 2 variable game held during the variable game or the big hit game may not be executed.

  Furthermore, since there is a possibility that the electric chew will operate immediately after the completion of the time-shortening state or the electric support state, the pachinko machine 100 is a special-figure-variable game of a predetermined number of times (for example, four rotations) from the time-shortening state or the electric support state. During the period, the undetermined information may be transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 as the pre-reading information of the reserved special figure 1 variable game.

  In the following, notes related to what has been described so far are added.

(Appendix 1)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is higher than the first advantage from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to a second control state having an advantage of 2,
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Corresponding based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the correct / incorrect determination based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means is performed by the correct / incorrect determination means. A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the non-determination unit derives the specific determination result;
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit, the advance determination notification is performed in advance for the advance determination notification that the determination unit derives the specific determination result, rather than the determination unit performs the determination. Prior notification means;
A game machine comprising a prior notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform the prior notice notification,
The notification means can also execute a predetermined notification other than the prior notice notification,
When the prior notice execution determining means determines to perform the prior notice notification, if the notification means is in a period during which no specific notification is being executed, the advance notice notification is started,
If the notification means is in a specific period during which the specific notification is being performed, the advance notice notification is started after the specific period ends.

  According to the gaming machine described in appendix 1, there is a case where one of the specific notification and the prior notice notification can make both notifications stand out without disturbing the other. As a result, it is possible to inform the player of the game situation in an easy-to-understand manner.

(Appendix 2)
In the game stand described in Appendix 2,
When the prior notice execution determining means determines to perform the prior notice notification, if the notification means is in a period during which no specific notification is being executed, the first notice notification is used as the prior notice notification. Start
If the notification means is in a specific period in which the specific notification is being executed, the second notification is different from the first notification in advance as the preliminary notification after the specific period ends. A game machine characterized by starting notice notification.

  According to the game stand described in Appendix 2, it may be possible to easily show the player that the start of the advance notice has been delayed.

(Appendix 3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 2,
The first advance notice is the advance notice made by sound and display;
2. The game table according to claim 2, wherein the second advance notice is the advance notice made by display.

  According to the gaming machine described in Supplementary Note 3, during a period when specific notification is not performed, sound notification is included so that the player's concentration is directed to the gaming table, and after the specific notification is completed, the game is already concentrated. In some cases, by making a notification that does not include sound based on the fact that the player is playing, the player may be more focused on the game, and the progress of the game may be more enjoyed.

(Appendix 4)
In the game stand described in appendix 1 to appendix 3,
An effect device capable of executing a predetermined effect operation on the symbol variation stop display by the symbol display means;
When the success / failure determination means derives a correct / failure determination result different from the specific determination result, the symbol mode corresponding to the determination result is started after the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means is started. Effect control means capable of causing the effect device to perform a specific effect operation that the player expects if the result of the determination by the appropriateness determination means is the specific result of the success / failure determination before the stop display. The notification means includes
The game table characterized in that the specific notification by the notification means is notification by the specific presentation operation by the presentation device.

  According to the gaming table described in appendix 4, since it is not a specific determination result, the player who is disappointed can be notified that another chance is approaching, and the expectation for the game may be maintained.

(Appendix 5)
In the game stand described in Appendix 4,
The advance control means is configured to cause the advance notice to be performed by the notification means by causing the effect device to perform a predetermined advance notice operation,
Based on the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means on the condition that the game ball has entered the starting area even during the period in which the symbol variation stop display is performed by the symbol displaying means. The advance determination is performed by the advance determination unit, and whether or not to perform the advance notification based on the determination result is determined by the advance notification execution determination unit.
When the prior notice execution determining means decides to perform prior notice notification, the specific effect operation is performed on the condition that the specific effect operation is performed on the condition that the specific effect operation is performed. A game stand characterized by causing a stage device to perform the advance notice operation.

  According to the gaming table described in Appendix 5, when the game ball is notified when it enters the start area, it is possible to predict whether or not the winning determination is based on the right every time the start opening prize is obtained, that is, the right to determine the right or wrong. It may be possible to concentrate the player on the game. However, during certain performances such as outlier long reach, the result of the right / no-go decision based on the right is not suggested, so that the player's attention is not distracted by multiple notifications, and important notifications are made at each timing. If the contents are shown and the content of the announcement gives a disappointing feeling to the player, the player's expectation may be sustained by suggesting that the next chance will come soon. is there.

(Appendix 6)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means, whether or not the appropriateness determination means derives the specific determination result is determined based on the predetermined start information. Pre-determination means to be executed before
Pre-notification for informing in advance that the success / failure determination means derives the specific determination result is given to the predetermined notification means before the appropriateness determination means makes the determination. Control means for performing based on the result of prior determination by the means;
A game machine comprising a prior notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform the prior notice notification,
The control means causes the notification means to perform predetermined notification other than the advance notice notification, and is specified when the advance notice execution determination means determines to perform the advance notice notification. If the notification is not being executed, the advance notice is started by the notification means, and if the specific notification is being executed, the specific period is ended. The game stand is characterized in that the prior notice notification is started by the notification means.

Here, there may be provided a symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are variably displayed. ,
Further, when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result, the advantage from the first control state where the advantage to the player is the first advantage is higher than the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to the second control state which is a high second advantage may be provided.

  Further, the control means provides a predetermined notice means for giving a prior notice in advance based on a prior determination result by the prior determination means that the success / failure determination means derives the specific determination result. In addition, it may be made to perform based on the prior determination result before the appropriateness determination means performs the determination of validity.

(Appendix 7)
In the game stand described in Appendix 6,
The control means includes
When the prior notice execution determining means decides to perform the prior notice notification, if it is during the period when the specific notification is not being executed, the notification means provides the first notice as the prior notice notification. If it is during the specific period in which the specific notification is started and the specific notification is being executed, the first preliminary notification as an advance notification to the notification means after the specific period ends A game machine characterized by starting a second notice of different notice.

(Appendix 8)
In the game stand described in Appendix 7,
The control means includes
A game machine characterized by causing the notification means to perform notification by sound and display as the first advance notice, and to perform display notice as the second advance notice.

(Appendix 9)
In the game stand described in appendix 6 to appendix 8,
A symbol display means for executing a series of symbol variation stop display from a symbol variation display start to a stop display, wherein the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit is stopped and displayed,
A rendering device capable of executing a predetermined rendering operation during the symbol variation stop display by the symbol display means,
The control means includes
A specific effect that causes the player to expect that the success / failure determination result by the appropriateness determination / determination means is the specific success / failure determination result when the success / failure determination means derives a success / failure determination result different from the specific determination result An effect capable of causing the effect device to perform the action as the specific notification and before the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination as to the appropriateness is stopped and displayed after the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means is started. A game machine characterized by having a control means.

(Appendix 10)
In the game stand described in Appendix 9,
The preliminary determination means is derived by the start information deriving means on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area even during the period in which the symbol change stop display is performed by the symbol display means. And executing the preliminary determination based on the starting information,
The prior notice execution determining means determines whether or not to perform the prior notice notification even during a period in which the symbol variation stop display is performed by the symbol display means.
When the production control means determines that the advance notice execution determination means performs advance notice, the specific production operation is performed on the condition that the production apparatus performs the specific production operation. A game stand characterized by causing the stage device to perform the advance notice operation after the end.

(Appendix 11)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
First starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting area of the starting areas;
Second starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a game ball entering the second starting area of the starting area;
When the start information is stored in both the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the second start information storage means, When the start information is stored in one of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored Starting information acquisition means configured to:
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is higher than the first advantage from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to a second control state having an advantage of 2,
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit after the symbol is displayed in a variable manner;
A start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the first start information storing means before the hit / no-go determining means performs the correct / incorrect determination;
The predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the determination of success / failure based on the predetermined start information stored in the first start information storage means is performed by the success / failure determination means. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether the appropriateness determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on,
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit, the advance determination notification is made for the advance determination notification that the determination unit derives the specific determination result, rather than the determination unit performs the determination. Prior notice means performed in the first notification mode before,
Before the determination of whether or not based on the predetermined start information stored in the first start information storage means is performed by the determination means and not based on the prior determination by the prior determination means, and Based on the fact that the predetermined start information is stored in the first start information storage means, a prior effect means for performing a prior effect that produces a game in a second notification mode related to the first notification mode. And a game table characterized by comprising.

(Appendix 12)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1,
The specific start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the correctness determination based on the specific start information stored in the first start information storage means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. When it is determined in advance by the prior determination means that the appropriateness determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on
Based on the fact that the predetermined start information derived by the start information deriving means later than the specific start information is stored in the first start information storage means, A game stand characterized by pre-production.

(Appendix 13)
In the game stand described in appendix 11 or 12,
In the first starting area, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters does not change,
In the second starting area, the size of the entrance changes from one of a first size and a second size larger than the first size to the other size. Configured as
When the success / failure determination result by the success / failure determination means is a special success / failure determination result among the specific success / failure determination,
The control state transition means shifts the control state to a predetermined second start control state in which the entrance of the second start region becomes the second size over a long period of time compared to the predetermined first start control state. Configured to migrate,
The specific start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the correctness determination based on the specific start information stored in the first start information storage means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. When it is determined in advance by the prior determination means that the appropriateness determination means derives the special determination result based on
Based on the fact that the predetermined start information derived by the start information deriving means later than the specific start information is stored in the first start information storage means, A game stand characterized by pre-production.

(Appendix 14)
In the game stand described in Appendix 13,
A variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and a predetermined open state in which a game ball is easier to win than the closed state;
The second control state includes a control state including an operation of changing the open / close state of the variable winning means from the closed state to the open state, and the second start control state,
During the second control state, both the advance notice by the advance notice unit and the advance effect by the advance effect unit are not performed.

(Appendix 15)
In the game stand according to appendix 13 or 14,
Special start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the second start information storage means before the correct / incorrect determination means
The predetermined start prefetched by the special start information prefetching unit before the determination of whether or not based on the predetermined start information stored in the second start information storage unit is made by the hit determination unit. Special predetermination means for predetermining whether the appropriateness determination means derives the specific determination result based on the information;
Based on the pre-determined result by the special pre-determining means, the pre-notification for pre-notifying that the success / failure determining means derives the specific success / failure determination result, and the success / failure determining means determines whether or not the With special advance notice means to be performed before
During the second start-up control state, both the advance notice and the advance effect by the advance notice unit are not performed, and the special advance notice by the special advance notice unit is not performed. A game stand characterized by notification.
(Appendix 16)
Starting information deriving means for deriving starting information on the condition that the game ball has entered the starting area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Effect display means for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after performing the variable display of the decoration symbol;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Prior determination of whether or not the correctness determination means derives a specific correctness determination result based on predetermined start information prefetched by the start information prefetching means before the correctness determination by the correctness determination means is performed. Pre-determining means to be executed
The advance determination notification for informing in advance that the hit determination means derives the specific determination result is made to the effect display means before the hit determination means performs the determination. Control means for performing based on the result of prior determination by the means;
Advance notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform the advance notice;
A game machine equipped with
The effect display means is for displaying a specific reach effect image for effecting the change display of the decorative symbol during the change display of the decorative symbol, wherein the specific reach effect image is not displayed. Then, displaying the hold display for the number of the start information stored in the start information storage means,
The control means displays the hold display based on the fact that the effect display means has not displayed the specific reach effect image and the advance notice execution determination means has decided not to perform the advance notice. Displaying on the effect display means in the first aspect, and displaying the hold display on the effect display means in the second aspect based on the fact that the advance notice execution determining means determines to perform the advance notice, Displaying the hold display in the second mode causes the effect display means to perform the advance notice, and when the effect display means displays the specific reach effect image, the hold display is displayed. The advance notice execution determining means is provided on the condition that one game ball has entered the start area during a period in which the effect display means does not display the specific reach effect image without displaying the effect display means. Decided to give the advance notice Based on the, there is to be displayed on the effect display means hold display mode of which is increased by said second aspect with increasing one number of the hold display,
In the hold display non-display period in which the hold display is not performed because the specific reach effect image is displayed on the effect display means during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Even if there is, the preliminary determination is performed based on the start information derived by the start information deriving means on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area,
The prior notice execution determining means determines whether or not to perform the prior notice notification based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means even during the hold display non-display period. And
The control means has determined that the advance notice execution determination means performs the advance notice in a condition that a game ball has entered the start area during the on-hold display non-display period. Based on the number of the hold display during the period from the display of the specific reach effect image displayed during the hold display non-display period to the display of the next decorative symbol change display. The mode of the on-hold display that has been increased by one is displayed on the effect display means in the second mode.
A game stand characterized by that.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 120 Speaker 208 Ornamental symbol display device 212 Special figure display device 230 1st special figure starting port 232 2nd special figure starting port 234 Variable prize-winning port 300 Main control part 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 600 Dispensing control unit

Claims (1)

Starting information deriving means for deriving starting information on the condition that the game ball has entered the starting area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Effect display means for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after performing the variable display of the decoration symbol;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Prior determination of whether or not the success / failure determination means derives the success / failure determination result of the big hit based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means is performed Pre-determining means to be executed
The advance determination notification for informing in advance that the success / failure determination means derives the determination result of the big hit is made to the effect display means before the determination is made prior to the appropriateness determination means. Control means for performing based on the result of prior determination by the means;
Advance notice execution determining means for determining whether or not to perform the advance notice;
A game machine equipped with
The effect display means is for displaying a specific reach effect image for effecting the change display of the decorative symbol during the change display of the decorative symbol, wherein the specific reach effect image is not displayed. Then, displaying the hold display for the number of the start information stored in the start information storage means,
The control means displays the hold display based on the fact that the effect display means has not displayed the specific reach effect image and the advance notice execution determination means has decided not to perform the advance notice. Displaying on the effect display means in the first aspect, and displaying the hold display on the effect display means in the second aspect based on the fact that the advance notice execution determining means determines to perform the advance notice, Displaying the hold display in the second mode causes the effect display means to perform the advance notice, and when the effect display means displays the specific reach effect image, the hold display is displayed. The advance notice execution determining means is provided on the condition that one game ball has entered the start area during a period in which the effect display means does not display the specific reach effect image without displaying the effect display means. Decided to give the advance notice Based on the, there is to be displayed on the effect display means hold display mode of which is increased by said second aspect with increasing one number of the hold display,
In the hold display non-display period in which the hold display is not performed because the specific reach effect image is displayed on the effect display means during the variation display of the decorative symbol. Even if there is, the preliminary determination is performed based on the start information derived by the start information deriving means on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area,
The advance notice execution determining means stops displaying the decorative symbol pattern corresponding to the determination result different from the jackpot determination result even during the hold display non-display period . based on the results of the pre-determined based on the starting information derived during the variation display, the pre notice have rows determination of whether performing notification, the decorative pattern mode corresponding to the propriety determination result per the large If it is the result of prior determination based on the starting information derived during the jackpot variation display of the decorative symbol to be stopped display, it is determined not to perform the prior notice notification ,
The control means has determined that the advance notice execution determination means performs the advance notice in a condition that a game ball has entered the start area during the on-hold display non-display period. based on, among elapsed period from the particular reach effect image displayed during the hold display non-display period is hidden until the variable display of the next decor pattern starts, the hold display of number all SANYO to be displayed on the effect display means aspects of hold display which was increased at the second aspect with increasing one, to the jackpot during variable display of the decorative pattern in said hold display non-display period Based on the fact that the advance notice execution determining means has decided not to perform the advance notice on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, the number of the hold indications is determined during the elapsed period. Increasing by one and increasing Gaming table according to claim <br/> be those to be displayed on the effect display means hold display mode in the first embodiment has.