JP5082078B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine), and provides a gaming machine that can improve the impression of the gaming machine.
SOLUTION: A first entry area 251 into which a game ball can enter, a production means 208 for performing an effect, a second entry area 226 that satisfies the predetermined condition based on the entry of the game ball, and a predetermined effect Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second entry area 226 in the middle (ordinary symbol variation effect), an effect (ordinary symbol variation effect) in which a predetermined effect (ordinary symbol variation effect) is changed in the effect means 208 Production control means 400, 500 is provided for performing production (production that has been changed due to the appearance of a prize ball payout).
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Description

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

  In game machines such as pachinko machines, there are obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, and entry areas such as winning holes and start holes where game balls can enter are provided. It is general (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Among these entry areas, there are entry areas in which a predetermined game value such as a prize ball is given to a player when a game ball enters, but an entry that gives a privilege to a player different from the predetermined game value An area is also prepared.

  In some conventional game machines, in order to improve the interest of the game, some of these entry areas produce effects based on the fact that a game ball has entered a predetermined entry area.

JP 2008-200302 A Japanese Patent No. 4368929

  As a result, the player is aware of the effect based on the game ball entering the predetermined entry area, and even if the predetermined game value is given, the player may not be aware of the given game value. There may be an impression that it is a bad game stand that is difficult to be given value.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the impression of the gaming machine.

The gaming table of the present invention that solves the above-described object provides a gaming value granting means for granting a gaming value to a player when a gaming value granting condition is established ,
A first approach area where the game value provision condition is not satisfied even if the game ball passes ;
A second approach area in which the game value granting condition is established based on a game ball entering;
If there is satisfaction of those determination criteria, and spruce determination means capable of performing the propriety determination,
An informing means capable of stopping and displaying the symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determining means after performing the variable display of the pattern
At least look including an image display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, a representation section that is configured separately from said notification means,
Production control means capable of controlling the production means;
In a game machine equipped with
Before SL spruce determination conditions are those which contain at least that there was a passage of the game ball to the first entry region,
The effect control means is capable of causing the image display means to display a symbol variation display for performing a stop display of a symbol corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit after starting the variation display of the symbol,
The second entry area is a ball that can enter at least a game ball when the result of the determination by the determination unit is a specific determination result.
The effect control means is capable of causing the effect means to execute at least a jackpot notice for notifying whether a big hit will occur,
The jackpot is generated based on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the second entry area,
The effect control means causes the effect means to at least perform the jackpot notice so that at least a part of the symbol variation display is difficult for a player to visually recognize during the display of the symbol variation display by the image display means . Is possible and
The symbol variation display by the notification means is easily visible from the player even during a period in which at least a part of the symbol variation display by the image display means is difficult to see from the player.
It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can improve the impression of a game stand can be provided.

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 the stop symbol aspect (second symbol aspect) of the special figure, and (b) is a table summarizing the characteristics of the special figure shown in (a). (A) shows an example of the stop symbol mode (first symbol mode) of the usual figure, and (b) shows an example of the usual figure decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the operation | movement aspect of the common figure electric accessory 252, (b) is a figure which shows the low probability table for a common figure decision | availability determination, (c) is a figure for a common figure decision decision. It is a figure which shows a high probability table. (A) is a figure which shows the low probability per unit table for usual figure change period determination, (b) is a figure which shows the low probability lose table for usual figure change period determination, (c) is for figure change period decision. It is a figure which shows the table per high probability, (d) is a figure which shows the high probability lose table for a common figure fluctuation period determination. (A) is a figure which shows the low probability table for special figure success / failure determination, (b) is a figure which shows the high probability table for special figure success / failure determination, (c) is a figure which shows the special figure determination table for big hits It is. (A) is a figure which shows the jackpot table for determining the special figure fluctuation period at the time of normal figure high probability, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot table for determining the special figure fluctuation period at the time of low figure probability, (c) It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation | variation period determination loss table at the time of a usual high probability, (d) is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation | variation period determination loss table at the time of a usual low probability. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the presentation control process shown to the same figure (a), (c). 4 is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (d) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows a part of flow of the game in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the screen of the decoration symbol display apparatus in the flow of the game shown in FIG. 14 in steps. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the flow of the game shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the screen of the decoration symbol display apparatus in case a first hit is a big hit without a probability change in steps. It is a figure which shows the modification of the addition chance shown in FIG.17 (c). It is a time chart of regular symbol variation production and award ball appearance. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a usual symbol change production and a prize ball payment appearance. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a common figure reservation increase production | presentation and a prize ball paying appearance in the state in which the regular symbol fluctuation production | generation is performed. It is a time chart in which the usual symbol variation effect changes to a prize ball appearance. It is a figure which shows the specific example which changes from a usual symbol change effect to a prize ball payment appearance. It is a figure which shows the specific example in which a general figure holding | maintenance increase production changes in the state in which the general symbol change production is performed. It is a figure which shows the example which returns to a usual figure hold increase production after a production change from a usual figure hold increase production to a prize ball payment appearance. It is a figure which shows the example in which a prize ball payout appearance is started a little behind from the timing when the game ball passed through the central general winning opening 226. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 of 2nd Embodiment from the front. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol (second symbol), (b) shows an example of a special symbol decorative symbol, and (c) shows an ordinary symbol. An example of the stop symbol pattern (first symbol pattern) is shown, and (d) shows an example of the usual decorative pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetching process which CPU304 of the main-control part 300 performs, (b) is a figure which shows the table for special figure appropriateness prior determination, (c) is a special figure. It is a figure which shows the table for figure prior determination. (A) is a figure which shows the table set selection table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300, (b) is a figure which shows the timer number determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300. (C) is a diagram showing the relationship between the timer number and the symbol variation display time. (A) is a figure which shows the table for normality determination determination memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300, (b) is a figure which shows the table for common figure determination memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 It is. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a normal symbol change effect, a special symbol change effect, and a prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a general symbol change effect and a prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a general symbol fluctuation production and a special figure reservation increase production. It is a figure which shows the specific example in which a normal symbol change effect itself changes.

  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.

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

  The pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 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 description here, a light source that uses an LED 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 for launching into the game area 124, the effect button 136 for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation, and the effect button 136 are incorporated in the effect button 136. An effect button lamp 138 that causes the button 136 to emit light, a ball lending operation button 140 that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance return instruction to the card unit And a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status. 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. Furthermore, a cross key 141 is also provided.

  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 shown in FIG. 3, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are provided, 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 high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided around the decorative symbol display device 208. Is arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is an image display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted 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. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, as will be described later, the fourth symbol of the usual figure and the fourth symbol of the special figure are displayed in the left corner of the effect display area 208d. 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 (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general-purpose display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general-purpose display. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The special figure display device 212 is a display device for displaying a special figure. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. These general map display device 210 and special map display device 212 correspond to an example of a notification means.

  In addition, the display area (here, the size of 7 segments is equivalent) of the ordinary figure display device 210 and the special figure display device 212 (notification means) and the display area (here, display) of the decorative symbol display device 208 (symbol display means) The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is larger. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the general-purpose display device 210 and the special-purpose display device 212 cannot display moving images, whereas the decorative symbol display device 208 can display moving images. .

  The common figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (details are described later), and the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. It is possible to hold a game up to a predetermined number (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, two ordinary drawing start gates 251 and 253, an ordinary figure electric accessory 252, a special figure starting opening 230, and a variable winning opening 234 are arranged around the production device 206. doing.

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are provided on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (general) When the winning opening 226 is won), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged 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 the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes called a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes called a “lending ball”. The “ball” is generically called a “ball (game ball)”. Of the plurality of general winning ports 226, only one general winning port 226 is disposed below the usual start gate 251. That is, the general winning opening 226 is disposed between the normal start gate 251 and the variable winning opening 234 provided at the lower center of the game board. Hereinafter, the general winning award 226 will be referred to as a central general winning award 226 when distinguished from other general award winning holes 226. Further, when the general figure starting gate 251 provided at the lower center of the game board is distinguished from the other general figure starting gate 253, it is referred to as a central common figure starting gate 251. Unlike the ball that entered the general prize opening 226, the ball that has passed the central opening gate 251 is not discharged to the amusement island side, and the ball can enter the central general prize opening 226. It is. However, even if a game ball passes through the central ordinary start gate 251, no prize ball will be paid out. The central normal start gate 251 corresponds to an example of a first entry area, and the central general winning opening 226 below the gate corresponds to an example of a second entry area.

  Here, the game performance of the pachinko machine 100 provided with the game board 200 shown in FIG. 3 will be briefly described. This pachinko machine 100 is a gaming machine that does not enter a game ball into the variable prize opening 234 and earns a ball out, but earns a ball out by entering the game ball into an ordinary electric accessory 252. In a normal state (a special figure low-probability normal figure low-probability state to be described later), first, when a game ball enters the central general figure start gate 251, aiming at the central general figure start gate 251 provided at the lower center of the game board. Then, whether or not the normal map is determined (first determination of correctness) is performed, and the general map display device 210 starts the variable display. In addition to the variable display of the general-purpose display device 210, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a variable display of the normal-pattern decorative symbol. That is, the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the general symbol display device 210 in a form with enhanced performance.

  When winning is determined by the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is won, the general symbol display device 210 displays a stop symbol (see FIG. 5C) of a predetermined symbol mode corresponding to the winning symbol, and a decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the hit is stopped and displayed. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a screen for instructing to make a right strike, and the general-purpose electric accessory 252 disposed in the right area of the game area 124 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5.8 seconds). To do. In other words, the ordinary electric accessory 252 includes a movable member (here, a door member 2521) that can be freely opened and closed, and when the door member 2521 is opened, it is possible to win a prize at the special drawing start port 230. The door member 2521 is a member that changes the difficulty level of winning a prize to the special figure starting port 230. When the door member 2521 is closed, it is impossible to enter the special drawing starting port 230, and the closed state where the door member 2521 is closed is an open / close state in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, the state in which the door member 2521 is open is an open / close state in which winning is easy. Accordingly, the special figure starting port 230 has either a small size (corresponding to the first size) or a large size (corresponding to the second size) of the entrance (the entrance of the game ball). This is a variable start area in which the ease of entering a game ball changes from one size to the other size. The size of this large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the usual start gates 251 and 253. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the normal start gates 251 and 253 or smaller than the size of the entrance of them (251 and 253). It should be noted that the closed state of the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball even if it is slightly opened. . The closed state of the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252 corresponds to an example of the first state, and the open state corresponds to an example of the second state. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, seven) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that has entered the special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. 3 is a variable starting means and can be said to be an attacker-type electric tulip (electric chew).

  When a game ball enters the general-purpose electric accessory 252 in a state where the door member 2521 is opened, the ball always enters the special figure starting port 230. Even if a plurality of game balls enter the special figure starting port 230 by opening the door member 2521 once, whether or not the special figure is determined (lottery) is performed only for the first ball that has entered. That is, in this pachinko machine 100, there is no special figure holding storage. Therefore, the game board 200 is not provided with a special figure holding lamp. In addition, a winning lamp 254 is provided in the vicinity (in this example, on the right side) of the ordinary electric accessory 252. The winning lamp 254 emits light (flashes) when there is a winning at the special drawing start port 230. Further, light is emitted (flashing) when the door member 2521 is closed. The winning lamp 254 corresponds to an example of a light emitting unit.

  The door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 opens for a predetermined time (here, 5.8 seconds), and a predetermined number of balls (here, ten balls) enter the general-purpose electric accessory 252 during the predetermined time. In this case, the door member 2521 is closed without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time when the predetermined number of balls have entered. When the game ball enters the general-purpose electric accessory 252, whether or not the special figure is appropriate (lottery) is determined, and the special figure display device 212 starts the variable display. In addition to the variation display of the special figure display device 212, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs an effect display. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the one-time opening of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 increases the number of prize balls by acquiring the right to determine whether or not the special figure is one time and winning one or more balls. It is aimed at.

  When the big win is won in the special symbol determination, the special symbol display device 212 displays a stop symbol of a predetermined symbol form corresponding to the big hit, and the decorative symbol display device 208 also produces an effect corresponding to the big hit. The variable start port 234 is opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or twice) for a very short time (for example, 0.1 second). Only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200 shown in FIG. The variable winning opening 234 includes a winning opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The 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, the variable winning opening 234 includes a predetermined first opening / closing state (here, the closed state) and a second opening / closing state (here, the opening state) in which the winning of the game ball is easier than the first opening / closing state. The variable winning means is capable of changing the open / closed state from one to the other. It should be noted that the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball even if it is slightly opened. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as a winning ball. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, since the open state of the variable prize opening 234 is extremely short (for example, 0.1 second), payout by entering the variable prize opening 234 is almost expected. I can't. 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.

  In the normal state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state), if a big win is won in the special figure success / failure determination, it always shifts to the electric support state (also called short-time state, general figure high probability state). In the electric support state, first, the general-purpose starting gate 253 disposed in the right area of the game area 124 is aimed. A general electric accessory 252 is provided directly below the normal start gate 253. The right-hand general start gate 253 corresponds to an example of the first entry area, and the special-purpose start opening 230 that allows the game ball to enter when the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 immediately below the door is opened. This corresponds to an example of two approach areas.

  Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the normal start gate 253 is not discharged to the amusement island side, and no winning ball is paid out. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed the right-hand general map start gate 253, the normal map determination is made, and the general map display device 210 starts the normal map variable game.

  If the pachinko machine 100 is in the electric support state, it is easy to hit in the normal determination. If it is determined whether or not the normal figure is correct, the door member 2521 of the general purpose electric accessory 252 is opened again, and when the game ball enters the general purpose electric accessory 252, whether or not the special figure is appropriate is determined. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in the probability variation state (special figure high probability state) and the non-probability variation state (special figure low probability state), the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure determination is changed. It is configured to win the jackpot with a high probability. If the big win is not won in the special figure determination (if it is a loss), the variable winning opening 234 is not opened. However, since it is in the electric support state, if the game ball passes through the right-hand general start gate 253, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened with a considerable probability. In this way, it is easy to win a special jackpot several times during the electric support state. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the period between the electric support states corresponds to a special game state, and a bonus game effect is performed.

  In general, when winning a ball is not reduced, repeatedly winning a special bonus jackpot is called a ream. Therefore, even if it is in the non-electric support state, while it is in a probable variation state, repeatedly winning a special figure jackpot may be referred to as a recreational resort. However, in the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. 3, there is only one special figure starting port, and the special figure starting port 230 will not win unless the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened. Therefore, here, it is referred to as consecutive resort that, during the electric support state, the jackpot with the electric support is repeatedly elected and the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is repeatedly opened. For example, during the electric support state, a consecutive house is also established when a special jackpot with electric support of the special figure is won by one or more times. Special bonus jackpots are available with probability variation jackpots and non-probability variation jackpots. It is easy to win a jackpot with probability variation with a jackpot with probability variation and a jackpot with probability variation. There are restrictions. Hereinafter, this probability variation limit is referred to as a limiter, and the above number is referred to as a prescribed number. Here, the specified number of times is 11. When the specified number of times is reached, the electric support state is changed to the non-electric support state and the non-probable change state is changed. That is, a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state which is a normal state is obtained.

  On the other hand, if the special figure wins a non-probable big hit before the specified number of times is reached, the limiter is reset and the number of wins with a probable big hit becomes zero.

  In the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, a plurality of types of times are prepared as the time until the result of determining whether or not the normal map is determined, that is, the variation time of the general map display device 210. A plurality of types of times are also prepared for the time until derivation, that is, the variation time of the special figure display device 212. In the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal figure is short, and when the game ball passes the right normal figure start gate 253, the determination result is immediately notified. When the special figure is a big hit, the fluctuation time of the special figure is not more than one opening period (here, 5.8 seconds) of the door member 2521 in the general-purpose electric accessory 252; It may become longer with a predetermined probability.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a game nail 238 are arranged in the vicinity of the winning opening and the starting opening, and the inner rail 204 At the bottom, an out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  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 (The usual start gates 251 and 253, the special drawing start port 230) are won or reach the out port 240 without winning any winning port or start port.

<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. 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 located behind the warp device 242 and the stage 244.

  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 and the like, and the passed ball enters the central normal start gate 251 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate this.

  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 lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to the production means, and among these, the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol display means. It corresponds to an example.

<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 pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are made of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) may be composed of one common circuit board, or the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may consist of a circuit board. 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 random value generation circuit 318 for deriving a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two random value generation circuits). 1), the main body opening sensor 1041, the front frame door sensor 1061, the door sensor with ball storage tray 1082, and the lower tray 128 shown in FIG. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a full tank detection sensor, a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and disturbs the result of amplification and comparison with reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting to the numerical value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the special figure display device 212, and a general diagram display device 210 A drive circuit 326 for performing display control, a drive circuit 330 for performing display control of various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the high-accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.), and the general map electric accessory 252 Are connected to a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the door member 2521 and the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 and the like, and a drive circuit 335 for performing light emission control of the winning lamp 254. . Note that the light emission control of the winning lamp 254 may be performed on the first sub-control unit 400 side.

  The random value generation circuit 318 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number. The random value generation circuit 318 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on a signal input from the various sensors 320 to the sensor circuit 322. The random value generation circuit 318 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. .

  When the sphere detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the sphere has won the special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Output. The random value generation circuit 318 that has received this signal latches the value at that timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the special figure starting port 230, and the latched value is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. This is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the start port 230. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won a prize in the usual figure starting gates 251 and 253 (these two ordinary figure starting gates are collectively referred to as a usual figure starting area). The value at the timing of the random number generation circuit corresponding to the normal start area is latched, and the latched value is stored in the random value storage register corresponding to the normal start area built in the random number generation circuit 318. To do.

  Further, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, a sensor for detecting a ball that has won a predetermined winning opening or starting opening such as a general winning opening 226, a special drawing starting opening 230, a variable winning opening 234, or the like. There is a sensor for detecting a sphere passing through the normal start gates 251 and 253.

  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 case), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302. The low voltage signal is an electric system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 corresponds to an example of an electric system abnormality signal output unit.

  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 CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control means.

  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.

  Further, the basic circuit 402 detects a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and pressing of the effect button 136 shown in FIG. An effect button detection sensor 426 and a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from various sensors to the basic circuit 402 are 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 pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the launch control unit 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 FIG. 5A, the types of special figures that the special figure display device 212 of the pachinko machine 100 stops and displays will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure variation game is started on the condition that the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened and the ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure starting port 230. 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. Then, when the variation time (first variation time) determined before the start of the variation of the special figure elapses, the special diagram display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram. 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 special figure fluctuation stop display. This special figure variable stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows 22 types of special charts from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure W” 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.

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, 20 types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure T") are prepared as the stop pattern modes of the special figure. Any jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol of a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds or two rounds).

  The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and 15 rounds means one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 once (one time). Operation) means that this operation lasts 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). 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. A big hit game is in progress for a predetermined round.

  FIG. 5B is a table summarizing the characteristics of the special figure shown in FIG.

  When the special figure is a big hit in the normal gaming state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability), that is, in a state where the special figure is big hit in the non-electric support state, the door member 2521 of the general figure electric accessory 252 repeatedly opens and closes. The probability of doing this is extremely low, and in FIG. 5B, it is marked as “when the electric figure is released (initial)”. This means that the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 for which the determination of whether or not the special drawing is to be performed is performed once. At the time of the normal drawing electric component release (initial stage), the special figure A to the special figure P become a big hit with certainty. If it is with certainty change, it will shift to a state where the probability of winning a big hit is high 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 pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game shifts to a special figure low probability state during the big hit game, and when the big hit with probability variation is won, the special figure high probability state is entered after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, special figure Q to special figure T are big hits without certainty.

  Also, at the time of releasing the ordinary electric charge (initial stage), if the special figure is a big hit, the time is given. That is, special figure A to special figure P will be a big hit with a time-saving until the next big hit, and special figure Q to special figure T will be given a short time while the symbol variation stop display of the special figure is performed 100 times. After any big hit game from special figure A to special figure T, the state shifts to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state). The electric support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time reduction state. The electric support state (short-time state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. 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. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. 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 probability of winning the usual figure variation game is 1/60 in the low figure probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 1 / 1.0003 in the high figure probability state (electric support state). To do. 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 game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.5 seconds in the electric support state. The probability of entering the special figure starting port 230 increases due to the change of the universal figure and the change of the universal figure. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the normal figure change and the normal figure change are performed in the electric support state (short-time state), but the electric chew release period may be extended or the electric chew release number may be increased. . From the above, in the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the special figure starting port 230 than in the electric support state. That is, in the non-electric support state, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is likely to be closed, and the rate of entry of game balls into the special-purpose starting port 230 is low. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is easy to open, and the rate of entry of game balls into the special-purpose starting port 230 is increased. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of a non-specific state (which also corresponds to a normal game state), and the electric support state corresponds to an example of a specific state (also corresponds to a special game state). The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a game state transition unit that shifts the game state between the normal game state and the special game state.

  Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, there is a limit (limiter) to the number of times that a big hit with certain change can be obtained between the transition to the electric support state and the transition to the non-electric support state. Is provided. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a probability variation counter that counts the number of times that a big hit with probability variation can be obtained. When the non-electric support state is shifted to the electrical support state, a specified number of times is set in this probability variation counter. Then, every time a jackpot with probability variation is obtained, the probability variation counter is decremented by one. This probability variation counter corresponds to an example of a specified number counter. When the limiter is set and the specified number of times has not been reached (when the limiter has not been reached), that is, until the number of jackpots with probability change after shifting to the electric support state reaches the specified number of times Then, special figure A to special figure P will be a big hit with certainty and with a short time until the next big hit. Further, in the special drawings A to P, the probability variation counter is not reset. On the other hand, when the limiter is not reached, the special figure Q to the special figure T are big hits with no probability change, and the probability variation counter is reset to the specified number of times, and the symbol variation stop display with a special time is 100 times. Granted while done.

  Further, when the probability variation counter reaches the specified number of times (here, the counter value becomes 0), that is, when the limiter is reached, the special figures A to H and the special figures Q and R are big hits without the probability variation, and the time reduction is A special symbol change stop display is given 100 times, and the probability variation counter is reset. On the other hand, when the limiter is reached, the special drawings I to P and the special drawings S and T are big hits with no probability change and no short time, and the limiter setting is completed and the normal game state is entered.

  To summarize the above, special maps A to P are in the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state from the first hit (when the electric figure electric component is released (initial)) to when the limiter has not reached (in the Renzhuang). Yes, special figure Q to special figure S are special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. When the limiter is reached, special figure A to special figure H and special figures Q and R are in a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state, and special figure I to special figure P and special figures S and T are special figures low. It is a low probability state. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the benefit given to the player based on the stop symbol form of the special figure is in the gaming state (when the electric figure is released (initial), when the limiter is not reached ( Although it is different in the reaming) and the other when reaching the limiter), the stop symbol form of the special figure is made common in different gaming states.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, two types of lost symbols are also prepared. The special figure V shown in FIG. 5A is the first lost symbol, and the special figure W is the second lost symbol. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 does not open / close.

  In addition to the big hit symbol and the lost symbol, a small hit symbol in which the control state (game state) does not change before and after the small hit game may be prepared.

The special figure display device 212 corresponds to an example of a first symbol display means for informing a special figure determination result (second determination result).
Informing means.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (first symbol mode). There are two types of stoppage display modes of the usual figure of the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, which is a “common figure A” that is a winning symbol and a “normal figure B” that is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that a sphere has entered the normal map start area (the normal map start gates 251 and 253), the general map display device 210 displays that all seven segments are turned on. Then, the “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game) is performed by repeatedly turning on one central segment. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 6A as well, 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.

  In the following, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the usual figure” to the stop display of the stop pattern form of the usual figure may be referred to as a usual figure change stop display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of a second symbol display means for notifying the normal decision determination result (first determination result).

  FIG.6 (b) shows an example of a common figure decoration symbol. There are ten types of decorations for the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. Each symbol of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 on condition that a sphere has entered the universal symbol start area (normal figure start gates 251 and 253). In the display area, “decoration pattern” is switched in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. "Change display". That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner separately from the general symbol display device 210. And the stop symbol mode which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying the hit of a normal figure, combinations of decorative symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 1 -decoration 1 -decoration 1” or “decoration 2 -decoration 2”). -Decoration 2 "etc.) is stopped and displayed. When a combination of decorative symbols in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 opens for a predetermined time (here, 5.8 seconds). On the other hand, in the case of notifying the usual figure, the combination of the decorative symbols other than the combination of the decorative symbols in which three of the same decorative symbols are arranged (for example, dissemination) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. . Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of the “decorative symbol variable display” to the stop display of the decorative symbol stop pattern may be referred to as decorative symbol variation stop display.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (refer to FIG. 6A) of the normal symbol and the stop symbol mode of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c in the left middle right of the decorative symbol display device 208 (same figure) (See (b)) is larger for decorative designs (see (b) in the figure).

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

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a special figure determination random number counter, a special figure variation time determination random number counter, and a normal variation period determination random number counter. In addition, the RAM 308 stores special figure determination result, special figure determination result, special figure change time determination result, general figure determination result, general figure change period determination result, and general figure hold number. . Further, the RAM 308 is provided with a general-purpose holding storage section that is divided into a maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination of whether or not to determine the normal-use figure (lottery).

  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 starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 7 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, 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, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in the WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies to the main control unit 300 via the second sub control unit 500 by the power supply control unit 660. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this case), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. 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 step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game store operates the RAM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board 182 shown in FIG. 2 (indicating that there has been an operation). If the RAM clear signal is ON (RAM clear is necessary), the process goes to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. move on. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, an initial value generating random number counter for generating an initial value of the special figure determining random number counter, a special figure changing time determining random value, and a normal figure changing period determining random value respectively The two random number counters for generating are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the basic random number value is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area provided in the RAM 308, 1 is added to the acquired value, and then stored in the original random number counter storage area. . At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<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. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (here, about once every 4 ms). The main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

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

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed (in this case, so as not to detect a processing abnormality) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds an initial setting value (32.8 ms in this case) and a WDT interrupt does not occur. Restart once about every 2ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt cycle.

  In step S205, 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 step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned 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 the ball 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 pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the ball detection sensor, it is determined that there has been a prize when the detection signal is stored twice after the absence of the detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (here, 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 / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (here, no detection signal before, detection signal last time, detection signal this time). If it matches the information), it is determined that there has been a ball entry or passage to the general winning opening 226, the ordinary start gates 251 and 253, the special figure starting opening 230, and the variable winning opening 234. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 234, the starting port 230, and the gates 251, 253. 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. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (here, 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 step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the special figure determination random number counter used in the main control unit 300 is used. The special figure variation time determination random number counter and the normal figure variation period determination random number counter are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a certain random number value is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Stored in the random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter that fluctuates in a numerical value range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is a previously set initial value stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. When the value is equal to (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter, and is set in the random number counter. In order to determine this, the initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the time for displaying a symbol on the general symbol display device 210 is displayed, and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 is counted. Various timers are updated, including a special figure display symbol update timer, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening period, a predetermined closing time, a timer for measuring a predetermined end effect period, and the like.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning prize counter updating process, when winning prizes 226 and 234 and start opening 230 are awarded, the value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning prize is read out to RAM 308 and 1 is added. The original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, when there is a winning in the usual figure start area (the usual figure start gates 251 and 253) and the number of the pending figure changing games is less than a predetermined number (here, 4), The predetermined start information is acquired. In other words, if the number of holds in the usual figure is less than the predetermined number, the usual prize winning random number value and the usual figure changing period determining random number value are acquired. The normal winning random number and the normal change period determining random number correspond to an example of start information in the present invention. The universal winning random value obtained here is a value obtained by processing a hardware random number (a value of hardware random number + a value of the R register + 1), and a random value for determining a normal variation period is a value obtained by processing a software random number ( Software random number value + R register value + 1). The random number value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4 is combined with a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start area, a general variable period determining random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and a main control unit 300 for performing random number processing. The thing corresponds to an example of start information generating means (first start information generating means). The random number value (starting information) acquired here is stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) in the usual figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. This general map hold storage unit can store start information acquired when a game ball enters the general map start area (general map start gates 251 and 253) up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this case). It corresponds to storage means. At this time, the start 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 the usual storage unit. In this case, the temporary area may be used as the start information storage means. Alternatively, the usual reserved storage unit and temporary area may be used as the starting information storage means. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the usual number of reservations stored in the RAM 308, and the usual number of reservations increases by one. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. A special figure winning flag is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. The special figure winning flag is turned off when the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is closed. Therefore, immediately after the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened, the special figure winning flag is off. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 obtains predetermined start information if there is a prize at the special drawing start port 230 and the special figure winning flag is off. That is, as the predetermined starting information, a special figure winning random number value, a special figure determining random value, and a special figure changing time determining random value are acquired. The special figure winning random number value obtained here is a value obtained by processing a hardware random number (hardware random number value + R register value + 1), and the special figure determining random value and the special figure variation time determining random value are: A value obtained by processing the software random number (the value of the software random number + the value of the R register + 1). The random number value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4 includes a random number value storage register corresponding to the special figure starting port 230, a special figure variable time determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and a main control unit 300 that performs random number processing. This corresponds to an example of start information deriving means (second start information deriving means). The special figure winning random number value, the special figure determining random number value, and the special figure variation time determining random value acquired here are stored as one set of starting information in the special figure starting information storage area provided in the RAM 308. The

  Further, in the winning acceptance process, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) at the normal start gates 251 and 253, the special drawing start opening 230, or the variable winning opening 234, the first sub In the transmission information to be transmitted to the control unit 400, winning acceptance information indicating presence / absence of winning (winning) of the normal figure starting gates 251 and 253, the special drawing starting opening 230, and the variable winning opening 234 is set.

  In addition, when there is a winning at the special figure starting port 230, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 causes the winning lamp 254 shown in FIG.

  Note that the normal start information is not acquired if the number of normal hold is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, and the process proceeds to step S219. Further, the special chart starting information is not acquired if the special chart winning flag is on, and the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. 4 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off, and the hit flag is off, the general-purpose display device 210 is configured to display a lost pattern. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, 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 normal state update process. 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 universal symbol display device 210 confirms either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 6 (a)) or the lost symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 6 (b)). 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.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a table summarizing the operation modes of the general-purpose electric accessory 252.

  When the common figure flag is ON, in the common figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the general figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. While the normal operation is set in the area, information indicating a predetermined opening period is set in the storage area of the door member opening period management timer provided in the RAM 308. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in the storage area of the door member opening period management timer, whether in the electric support state (normal high probability state) or in the non-electric support state (normal low probability state). Sets information indicating an open period of 5.8 seconds. Therefore, the operation of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 in the electric support state and the operation of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 in the non-electric support state are the same, and the player sees the operation mode of the general-purpose electric accessory 252. It is not possible to determine whether or not the power support is in effect. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 is used for opening / closing driving of the door member 2521 until 5.8 seconds set here or until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (here, 10 balls) is detected in the special figure starting port 230. A signal for holding the door member 2521 in an open state is output to the solenoid (332). In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the variable starting means (general electric accessory 252) is opened only once (second state) during one operation period. It corresponds to an example of two periods. In addition, a predetermined value is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command electric utility release setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S233). In addition, a predetermined value is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-mentioned transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command normal operation process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door member opening period management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the normal operation set in the setting area of the RAM 308 is maintained. In addition, information indicating a predetermined opening period is set in the storage area of the door member closing period management timer provided in the RAM 308. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in the storage area of the door member closing period management timer, information indicating a closing period of 0.5 seconds is set in the electric support state (normal high probability state), and the non-electric support state is set. In (ordinary low probability state), information indicating a closing period of 60 seconds is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, 0.5 seconds corresponds to an example of the first period in the electric support state (normal high probability state), and 60 seconds in the non-electric support state (normal low probability state). Corresponds to an example of the first period. Therefore, in the first period, the non-electric support state is longer than the electric support state. As described above, the electric support state here is an example of a specific state, and the non-electric support state is an example of a non-specific state. Compared to the non-specific state (non-electric support state), the specific state (electric support state) is more likely to cause the variable starting means (usually the electric accessory 252) to enter the second state (open state). The rate of entry of game balls into the starting opening 230) is high. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 outputs a signal for holding the door member 2521 in the closed state to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving of the door member 2521 until the closing period set here elapses. In addition, a predetermined value is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command electric utility article closing setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Then, in the process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing at which the door member closing period management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. Further, a predetermined value is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command normal operation non-operation processing in the command setting transmission processing (step S233).

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the normal operation period is the first operation time (6.3 seconds here) in the electric support state (general high probability state), and the non-electric support state (normal figure). In the low probability state), the second operation period (here, 65.8 seconds) is longer than the first operation period. The RAM 308 is provided with an operation period timer for measuring the lapse of these operation periods (periods during normal operation), the normal operation is set in the setting area of the RAM 308, and the operation period timer is stored in the storage area of the operation period timer. Information indicating a predetermined period may be set. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the operation period is started based on the fact that a winning condition corresponding to an ordinary figure corresponding to an example of a first predetermined condition is established. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the variable starting means (ordinary electric accessory 252) is in the second state (open state) only once during one operation period. (State) may be a mode of multiple times. For example, the open state is maintained for 1 second simultaneously with the start of the operation period, the closed state is maintained for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the open state is maintained for 1.8 seconds, and the closed state is maintained for a predetermined period ( For example, the open state may be maintained for 2 seconds, and the closed state may be maintained for 0.5 seconds in the electric support state and 60 seconds in the non-electric support state. In this case, 2 seconds for maintaining the final second state (open state) corresponds to an example of the second period. Further, in the non-electric support state, 60 seconds for maintaining the closed state at the end of one operation period is the longest period longer than the period for maintaining the closed state (0.5 seconds in this example). It is.

  In this way, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs opening / closing control of the door member 2521 corresponds to an example of variable start control means that controls the universal electric accessory 252 that is variable start means.

  Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure variable game is lost, the usual figure lost flag is turned on. When the usual figure loss flag is on, even in the usual figure state update 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 the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  Subsequently, in the step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is executed. First, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the usual figure variable game is being performed or whether the opening and closing control of the ordinary figure electric accessory 252 is being performed (the state of the usual figure is in operation). If it is also performed on one side, the general drawing related lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, if neither is performed, it is determined whether or not the number of pending custom-variable games is 1 or more. If it is above, the random number value for one set which is the start information stored in the past in the RAM 308 (general winning random number value and random number value for determining the normal variation period) is extracted. The starting information (a set of random values) that is still stored in the holding storage unit is transferred from the currently stored area to the adjacent area. That is, when the start information stored in the past is taken out from the general-purpose hold storage unit and the start-up information is stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the Nth oldest start information is stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit as N−1. This is the second oldest starting information. Also, 1 is subtracted from the usual pending number stored in the RAM 308. The main control unit 300, which performs processing for extracting one set of random values (normal winning value and random number for determining the normal variation period) from the normal figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308, starts information acquisition means (first start This corresponds to an example of information acquisition means).

Next, a normal / unusual determination process is performed. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a table for determining whether or not a normal figure is obtained. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a low probability table for determining whether or not a normal figure is present, and FIG. It is a figure which shows a high probability table for use.

  In the usual-time determination processing, the time reduction flag is referred to and the determination is made based on whether or not the current control state is the electric support state. If the time reduction flag is off (if it is in the non-electric support state), whether or not the normal time is correct is determined using the low probability table shown in FIG. 9B, and if the time reduction flag is on (electric support). If it is in a state), whether or not to make a normal figure is determined using the high probability table shown in FIG. The determination of whether or not a common figure is made is performed based on a random number value for a common figure winning in the starting information extracted from the general figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308 (a possible range is 0 to 65535). The usual Atari probability is 1/60 in the low probability table shown in FIG. 9B and 1 / 1.00003 in the high probability table shown in FIG. 9C, which is a considerably high probability. In the general figure winning, the center general figure starting gate 251 becomes main when in the non-electric support state, and when it is in the electric support state, the right-handed driving is promoted and the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is easily opened. The usual starting gate 253 becomes the main. Therefore, the low probability table shown in FIG. 9 (b) is a table used when winning the central universal start gate 251, and the high probability table shown in FIG. 9 (c) is a table used when winning the right general start gate 253. You can say that. Here, deriving “winning” or “losing” is equivalent to the normal-win / no-go determination (lottery), and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the normal-win / no-win determination processing here is the first win / fail determination means. It corresponds to an example. In addition, the success / failure determination result of “win” corresponds to an example of a specific first success / failure determination result.

  When the execution of the normal figure determination process is completed, the normal figure change period in the normal figure change stop display is determined. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a normal change period determination table.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a low probability per table for determining a normal variation period, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a low probability loss table for determining a normal variation period. FIG. 10C is a diagram showing a normal probability period determining high probability per table, and FIG. 10D is a diagram showing a general variable period determining high probability loss table.

  Even in the determination of the normal fluctuation period, the time reduction flag is referred to, and whether or not the current control state is the electric support state is determined. If the time reduction flag is off (if it is in the non-electric support state), the normal time fluctuation period is determined using the table at the low probability shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. If is turned on (if it is in the electric support state), the normal fluctuation period is determined using the table at the time of high probability shown in FIG. 10C and FIG. Further, based on the result of the above-mentioned determination of whether or not the figure is normal, if it is a loss, the determination of the normal figure change period is made using the table at the time of the loss shown in FIG. 10 (b) and FIG. 10 (d). The normal fluctuation period is determined by using the winning table shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (c). Further, the normal fluctuation period is determined on the basis of a random number value for determining a normal fluctuation period in the start information extracted from the normal figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308 (a possible range is 0 to 65535). In addition, the acquisition timing of the random number value for determining the normal fluctuation period is the timing of acquiring the start information, but may be the timing immediately before the start of the normal fluctuation. In addition, in the non-electric support state, if the result of determining whether or not the normal signal is lost, the normal time fluctuation period is determined based on the number of suspensions at that time. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, one set of random number values (a normal winning random number value and a normal variable changing period determining random number value) are taken out from the normal figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. From the relationship of subtracting 1 from the number of reserves at the same timing, the minimum value of the number of reserved balls here is 0, and the maximum value is 3. As shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the random number for determining the customary variable period falls within the range of 0 to 59000, if the number of held customary figures is 3, it will be a normal fluctuation period of 3 seconds. When it is ˜2, it becomes a fluctuation period of 10 seconds. When the random number value for determining the normal change period is equal to or greater than 59001, it becomes a common normal change period regardless of the number of holds in the normal figure. Moreover, in the electric support state, even if the result of determining whether or not the normal figure is correct is lost, the common normal figure change period is set regardless of the number of hold of the normal figure.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, in the electric support state, the normal figure fluctuation period is 1.5, regardless of whether the normal figure success / failure determination result is win or miss. A very short variation period of seconds. The usual figure change period in this electric support state is shorter than the opening period of the door member 2521 of the later figure electric accessory 252 described later. Moreover, the usual figure change period in the electric support state is shorter than the usual figure change period in the non-electric support state.

  Furthermore, each table of FIG. 10A to FIG. 10D shows an effect mode of the normal symbol decorative pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208, which is determined according to the length of the normal symbol fluctuation period. The information indicating the normal time change time determined here is included in the normal time change start command transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, as will be described later. The sub-control unit 400 specifically determines the effect mode of the general-purpose decorative symbol shown here based on the information indicating the normal time change time. Normal reach and super reach are included in the production form of the usual decorative pattern. 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, if the symbol display area that is variably displayed is a specific symbol (a symbol that is equal to the symbol display area that is stopped), the combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 6) This is a state where the decorative combination shown in (b) is stopped and displayed. Super reach is a product obtained by adding special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, etc.). In addition, there is also an aspect called special variation in the effect form of the decorative design. Special variation includes special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, etc. When simply referred to as reach, it means a variation pattern of decorative symbols including normal reach, super reach and special variation. This reach is the result of the success / failure determination that the result of the normal / failure determination in the common-map related process is the specific first success / failure determination result (a predetermined result with a high player's advantage). It is a notice effect that informs the player in advance before notifying the result of the success / failure determination, and whether or not to reach is determined after the determination of the success / failure.

  When the determination of the normal map change period is completed, the general map related lottery process (step S223) ends, and then the special figure state update process is executed (step S225). The special figure state update process performs one of the following eight processes in accordance with the special figure state. For example, in the special figure state update process in the middle of the special figure symbol display to stop the special figure (the value of the special figure display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 212 is turned on and off. Repeated lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed. By performing this control, the special figure display device 212 performs a special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation game).

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag and a lost flag. In the special figure state update process starting at the timing when the special figure variation display period has elapsed (the timing when the special figure display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the special figure determination result in the special figure related lottery process (to be described later) ( On / off drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 212 is performed based on the special figure stop symbol form), and a setting indicating that the special figure stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure display device 212 is any one of the jackpot symbol (special figure A to special figure T), the first lose symbol (special symbol V), and the second lose symbol (special symbol W). Performs a fixed display of two symbols. 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.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in a command setting transmission process (step S233) to be described later is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and then the process ends.

  Also, if the result of the special figure variation game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. 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 transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (timing when the value of the special figure standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 0.1 second) Alternatively, the door member 2341 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening period 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 S233).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening period management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the variable prize opening for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1 second) Information indicating the closing period in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308, while outputting a signal for holding the door member 2341 in the closed state to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving of the door member 2341 of 234 Set. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative symbol display Information indicating the effect standby period is stored 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 informing the player that the big hit by the device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set.

  As described above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of variable winning control means for performing change control of the open / closed state of the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 during the big hit gaming state. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores an opening / closing pattern of the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 responds to the determination of whether or not the special figure variable game is successful from the ROM 306. Get the open / close pattern.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a probability variation flag in addition to the time reduction flag, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 obtains the stop symbol form represented by the special figure determination result and the special figure determination result. At the same time as the end of the big hit game, based on the state of the game when the start information used for the game was acquired (when the regular electric component is released (initial), when the limiter is not reached (during the villa), or when the limiter is reached) The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 are set to ON.

  Furthermore, 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 S233).

  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 a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When this loss flag is on, the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) is also stored in the RAM 308. 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 in step S225 is completed, a special figure related lottery process (step S229) is performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure related lottery process corresponds to an example of a second win / fail determination unit. In the special figure related lottery process (step S229), the lottery (first win / fail determination) is executed, the special figure to be stopped is determined, and the variable period (first variable period) in the special symbol variable stop display is determined. . First, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not satisfied. Here, it is determined whether or not the special figure display device 212 is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display, and if it is in any display, the special figure related lottery process is terminated. . On the other hand, if neither is displayed, it is determined whether it is set during special figure operation or special figure non-operation, and if it is set during special figure operation, special drawing related lottery processing is If it is set and the special figure is not in operation, the determination result prohibition condition is not satisfied, and this time, it is determined whether or not a predetermined determination result condition is satisfied. In this determination, it is determined whether or not start information is stored in the special figure start information storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the starting information is not stored, the special drawing related lottery process is terminated, and if the starting information is stored, a predetermined success / failure determination condition is established.

  If the predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the starting information (the special figure winning random number value, the special figure determining random value, and the special figure changing time determining random value) stored in the special figure starting information storage area Is acquired, and special figure winning / failing determination (first winning / failing determination) processing is performed. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a special figure determination table.

  FIG. 11A is a view showing a special probability determination low probability table, and FIG. 11B is a special illustration success determination high probability table.

  In the special figure success / failure determination process, the probability change flag prepared in the RAM 308 is referred to, and the determination is made based on whether or not the current control state is the special figure probability change state. If the probability variation flag is turned off (if the special figure low probability state), the special figure is judged using the low probability table shown in FIG. 11A, and the probability variation flag is turned on (the special figure high probability). State), whether the special figure is true or bad is determined using the high probability table shown in FIG. The special figure success / failure determination is performed based on the special figure winning random number value (the possible range is 0 to 65535) in the start information acquired from the special figure start information storage area of the RAM 308. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, when the specified number of times is reached (at the time of the limiter), the pachinko machine 100 shifts to a non-probable change state (special figure low probability state). In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the special symbol winning / non-judgment determination is won with a 12.5% probability of winning without a short time, and with the probability of 12.5%, the symbol variation stop display of the next special symbol will be performed. To win a jackpot with a short time until the special symbol change stop display is made 100 times. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in the uncertain change state, the special figure success / failure determination result becomes a big hit result with 25% establishment as shown in the special figure success / failure determination table in FIG. In the state, as shown in the special figure determination table of FIG. This “big hit” special figure determination result corresponds to an example of a specific second determination result.

  When the execution of the special figure success / failure determination process is completed, a special figure determination process for determining a stop symbol form of the special figure is performed. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure determination table.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a big hit special figure determination table. In the big hit special figure determination table shown in FIG. 11C, the number of times until the limiter is reached is also shown.

  In this special figure determination process, the special figure determination random number value (possible range is 0 to 65535) in the start information acquired from the special figure start information storage area of the RAM 308 is performed. Further, the special figure stop symbol form is determined based on the gaming state when the start information used when obtaining the special figure determination result is obtained. That is, if the special figure win / fail determination result is a big hit at the time of the release of the electric figure of the special figure (at the time of the initial common figure), the special figure A to the special figure with a probability of 96% based on the random number for special figure determination. A special figure of P (with big change and a big hit symbol with a short time until the next big hit) is decided, and a special figure Q to a special figure T (no big change and with a short time of 100 times) with a probability of 4% ). Note that the number of times to reach the limiter is determined to be one of the special figures A to P, so that the jackpot with probability variation is obtained once, and the maximum number of times the jackpot with probability variation is obtained. (11 times) -1 times = 10 times. On the other hand, when the special figure is selected from any of the special figures Q to T, the maximum number of wins per jackpot with probability change is 11 times. Even if the special figure success / failure determination result is a big hit when the limiter has not been reached (during the consecutive day), the special figure A to the special figure P (with certainty and with a probability of 96%) based on the special figure determination random value. Decided to be one of the special charts in the jackpot symbol with a short time until the next jackpot), with a probability of 4%, any of the special charts Q to T (the jackpot symbol with no time change and 100 times the short-term) The special figure is decided. However, if the number of times to reach the limiter is determined as one of the special figures from A to P, it means that the jackpot with probability variation is obtained once, and it is subtracted once. When any of the special drawings in FIGS. Q to T is determined, the number is reset and the prescribed number of times 11 is set again. When the result of the special figure determination is a big hit when the limiter is reached, the special figure A to the special figure H, the special figure Q, and the special figure R have a probability of 53.3% based on the random number value for special figure determination. (Special jackpot design with no time variation and 100 times of time-saving) Decided to one of the special maps, with a probability of 4% Special maps I-P, S, T A special figure is selected from among the jackpot symbols without). In this case, the number of times until the limiter is reached is reset when the special figure is selected from any of special figures A to H, special figure Q, and special figure R, and the specified number of times is reset to 11 times. Is done. If any of the special maps I to P, S, T is determined, the number of times is zero.

  In other words, the number of times that the jackpot with probability change can be acquired between the transition to the non-electric support state and the non-electric support state is 11, and the non-probable change to the non-probable change state (special figure low probability state). When the big hit is pulled, 11 limiter times are set, and when the probable big hit is drawn, the limiter number is 10 times. In addition, when the non-probable big hit is drawn during the retreat, the number of limiters is reset, the prescribed number of times is set again, and a time reduction of 100 times is given. In other words, since the fluctuation of one special figure is allowed in the short time after the uncertain large hit, hitting at this time adds a ranger to resetting the limiter count. Furthermore, when the limiter arrives, even if a probability variation symbol is displayed, it is treated as a non-probability variation big hit, but if a time reduction is given at this time, as will be described in detail later, a real villa will be added.

  When the execution of the special figure determining process is completed, the special figure fluctuation period in the special figure symbol symbol change stop display is determined. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure change period determination table.

  FIG. 12 (a) is a diagram showing a jackpot table for determining a special figure fluctuation period at a normal high probability, and FIG. 12 (b) is a diagram showing a jackpot table for determining a special chart fluctuation period at a low probability, FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a typical high-probability special-figure variation period determination lose table, and FIG. 10D is a diagram showing a general-low-probability special map variation period determination lose table.

  In the determination of the special figure variation period, the table shown in FIG. 12 is used based on the result of the previous special figure success / failure determination and the electric support state (normal high probability state) or the non-electric support state (normal low probability state). To determine the special figure fluctuation period. Further, the special figure change period is determined based on a special figure change period decision random value (the possible range is 0 to 65535) in the start information acquired from the special figure start information storage area of the RAM 308. Note that the acquisition timing of the random number value for determining the special figure variation period is the timing at which the start information is acquired, but may be the timing immediately before the start of the special figure fluctuation. As shown in the table of FIG. 12 (a), in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The fluctuation period is a short period (here, 1 second). This predetermined short period is shorter than the opening period (5.8 seconds) of the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 and while the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 is opened once, In the meantime, the result of the special figure success / failure determination based on winning the special figure starting port 230 is often reported in the electric support state. In the electric support state, a fluctuation period of 120 seconds and a fluctuation period of 360 seconds are also prepared. The probability of a predetermined short period is higher than the probability of a long period such as 120 seconds or 360 seconds.

  On the other hand, as shown in the table of FIG. 12B, when the special figure determination result is a big hit in the non-electric support state, the special figure fluctuation period is a fluctuation period of a predetermined period (here, 60 seconds). become.

  In addition, as shown in the table of FIG. 12C, when the special figure determination result is lost in the electric support state, the fluctuation period of the special figure is uniformly 10 seconds. As shown in the table, when the special figure determination result is lost in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation period of the special figure is uniformly 60 seconds.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the special figure is uniformly 60 seconds. In addition, only when the special figure success / failure determination result is a big hit in the electric support state, the special symbol variation stop display period for notifying the special figure success / failure determination result is made different, and the bonus game is produced. During the special game state, the special figure determination is performed at different intervals.

  The information representing the variation period of the special figure is included in the special symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, and the first sub control unit 400 that has received the command receives the decoration. When the fluctuation period is 120 seconds, the symbol display device 208 displays the premium A jackpot effect during the fluctuation period. When the fluctuation period is 360 seconds, the premium B jackpot effect is displayed during the fluctuation period. Is displayed.

  When the determination of the special figure variation period is finished, the special figure related lottery process (step S229) is finished, and then the command setting transmission process (step S233) shown in FIG. 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command Type (here, basic command, special symbol variation start command, special symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, general figure hold increase Bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. In the case of a special symbol variation start command, the command data indicates information indicating the special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag), and the special symbol variation time. In the case of a special symbol variation stop command, the information includes special symbol stop symbol information, control state information, and the like. When the command type indicates a basic command, the command data includes device information, presence / absence of winning at the special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the control state Set the information indicating. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data represents effect control information and control state stored in the RAM 308 and output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period. Set the information. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the commands related to the effects transmits a control command related to the effects to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the received commands.

  Further, in the above-described general command special winning opening release setting transmission process, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set in the command data. In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, information indicating the current round number stored in the RAM 308, information indicating the control state, and the like is set in the command data.

  Furthermore, in this step S233, general command usual figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command.

  In addition, a main symbol variation start command indicating that the variation display of the normal diagram has been started is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 as a command related to the general diagram. The command data of the normal symbol variation start command includes information indicating the result of determining whether or not the normal symbol has been received, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag), information indicating the common symbol variation time, and the probability variation. Information indicating the value of the counter is included. Further, the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 release the normal figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the usual figure change display is stopped, and the door member 2521 of the usual figure electric accessory 252 is opened. A universal electric accessory opening start command indicating that it has started (doing), a universal electric accessory closing command indicating that the door member 2521 has been closed (doing), and the like are transmitted.

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

  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.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, 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 205 are read out to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error, and so on. When a full tank error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In addition, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. Display data to be output to the display device 212, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port of the I / O 310. Further, when the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252 is closed, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 causes the winning lamp 254 shown in FIG. 3 to emit light. By the light emission of the winning lamp 254 when the door member 2521 is closed, there may be a case where a predetermined special effect, which will be described later, is made to appear to the player as an effect based on the electric chew winning.

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on in order to determine whether or not a power supply interruption (power interruption) has been detected. Then, when the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. When the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return.

On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and processing at power-off such as initialization of an input / output port is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.
<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.

  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. The effect control process will be described later in detail.

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

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315, if there is a command to the drive circuit 420 for the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a transmission area for setting a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500. If a control command is set in this transmission area, processing for transmitting the control command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed (step S319), and the process returns to step S303.

  FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, in the command setting transmission process (step S233) shown in FIG. A general-purpose electric accessory closing command indicating the closing of the door member 2521, a symbol variation start command indicating the start of variation of the special figure, and the like are transmitted. The general operation start command includes information indicating the opening / closing pattern of the door member 2521 in the general electrical accessory 252. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), here, the opening / closing pattern of the door member 2521 is a pattern of opening once and closing once. It is possible to recognize the last closing of the door member 2521 in the normal operation period of the rotation. That is, it is possible to recognize the closing immediately before the electric chew release end waiting time (here, 60 seconds) corresponding to an example of the first period. In the effect control process, first sub-control unit 400 first determines whether or not a special effect start condition is satisfied (step S3091). In other words, if no symbol change start command has been received between the reception of the general operation start command and the reception of the general electrical tool closing command representing the final closing, A start condition is satisfied, a special effect command is set in the transmission area provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 (step S3092), and the process proceeds to step S3093. On the other hand, if the special effect start condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3093 without performing the process in step S3092. In step S3093, other effect control processing is performed, and the effect control processing ends. The special effect command set in step S3092 is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the information transmission process of step S319 shown in FIG. When receiving the special effect command, the second sub-control unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the special effect command, and the decorative symbol display device 208 stores an image of a predetermined special effect described later. Is displayed.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13C 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 set as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this command reception interrupt process ends.

  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. 13D 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 (here, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by the timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  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, an effect random number update process or the like is performed, and this timer interrupt process ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. The second sub-control unit 500 is connected to an image control unit that displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208. This image control unit has a VRAM (video RAM) and a GPU (graphics processing unit). The GPU reads the picture information and the like stored in the ROM of the second sub-control unit 500 based on the signal from the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500, and uses the display area (work area) of the VRAM to display the display image. The generated image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  More specifically, the CPU of the second sub control unit 500 first issues an image data transfer instruction. Here, first, the designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM is swapped. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU sets ROM coordinates (ROM transfer source address), VRAM coordinates (VRAM transfer destination address) and the like in the GPU attribute register based on the position information table and the like, and then images from the ROM to the VRAM. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The GPU transfers the image data from the ROM to the VRAM based on the instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the GPU outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the GPU. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM based on the image data transferred to the VRAM, the CPU stores information on the image data constituting the display image (VRAM coordinate axes, image size, VRAM coordinates). (Arrangement coordinates, etc.) to the GPU. The GPU sets parameters according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register. On the other hand, when the transfer end interrupt signal from the GPU has not been input, it waits for the transfer end interrupt signal to be input.

  Subsequently, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU instructs the GPU to start drawing an image. The GPU starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU.

  When a drawing instruction is performed, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the GPU based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal is not input, the generation end interrupt signal is input. When a generation end interrupt signal is input, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1) to finish the process. To do.

  As described above, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of an image display unit. A combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an example of an effect control unit.

  Further, the second sub control unit 500 also executes control of the shielding device 246 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400.

  Next, the game flow in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail.

  14 is a flowchart showing a part of the game flow in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing step by step the screen of the decorative symbol display device in the game flow shown in FIG. . In FIG. 15, time elapses in alphabetical order from (a) to (f), and the same applies to the subsequent drawings. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 15, the fourth symbol 217 of the usual figure and the fourth symbol 218 of the special figure are displayed at the left corner of the effect display area 208d. In these fourth symbols 217 and 218, the white circle represents the changing display, the black circle represents the stopped display, and the same applies to the subsequent drawings.

  When the game is started, it is a normal game state (a special low-probability figure low probability state). The player makes a left turn aiming at the central normal start gate 251. Eventually, a prize is awarded to the central common figure starting gate 251 (step S501), and the common figure display device 210 starts symbol variation stop display. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the decorative symbol display device 208, which is a liquid crystal display panel, the variation of the usual decorative symbol is started (step S502). In addition, in the decorative symbol display device 208, the special symbol fourth symbol 218 is being stopped, but the regular symbol fourth symbol 217 is being displayed in a variable manner. In the decorative symbol display device 208, a reach effect using the usual decorative symbol may be performed (step S503), but the reach effect is not performed, and the general symbol display device 210 causes the lost symbol (see FIG. 6A). ) Is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays a combination of decorative symbols other than the combination of three decorative symbols in which the same decorative symbols are arranged (for example, disparity), and the process returns to step S501 ( Step S504).

  Even if the reach effect (step S503) as shown in FIG. 15B and FIG. 15D is performed, the symbol (see FIG. 6A) is always stopped and displayed on the general-purpose display device 210. The combination of decorative symbols in which the same three decorative symbols are arranged is not necessarily stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the process may proceed to step S504. On the other hand, if the result of determining whether or not the common figure is correct is found, the common figure display device 210 is stopped and the symbol (see FIG. 6 (a)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (d). In 208, a combination of decorative symbols in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged is stopped and displayed (step S505), and the winning of the normal-game variable game is notified. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), the universal symbol display device 210 stops and displays the fourth symbol 217 of the universal symbol of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the same time. Along with the winning of the general-purpose variable game, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a screen for instructing to make a right-handed game (step S506). The door member 2521 is opened for a predetermined time (here, 5.8 seconds) (step S507).

  Opening the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 makes it possible to win a special drawing start port 230, but if there is no win, the process returns to step S501 (step S508). A special figure win / no-go determination (special drawing lottery) is performed for one ball that has won a prize (step S509). When the special figure determination is made, as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (f), a bowling chance game is started on the decorative symbol display device 208 (step S510). In addition, in the decorative symbol display device 208, the fourth symbol 217 of the ordinary diagram is being stopped and the fourth symbol 218 of the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of determining whether or not the special figure is correct is lost, the special symbol display device 212 stops displaying the lost symbol (see FIG. 5A) and also displays the decorative symbol display device 208 as shown in FIG. The image of the scene where the strike could not be taken is displayed (step S511). Here, the probability that the special figure determination is lost is 2/65536 (see FIG. 11A). On the other hand, if the special symbol win / fail determination result is a big hit, the special symbol display device 212 stops and displays any of the special symbols A to P, which are the big hit symbols (see FIG. 5A). As shown in FIG. 15 (g), the decorative symbol display device 208 displays an image notifying that the bonus game is started due to the strike (step S512). The probability that the special figure win / reject determination here is a big hit is 65534/65536, which is a very high probability (see FIG. 11A). When winning the big win of the special figure, it always shifts from the non-electric support state (general figure low probability state) to the electric support state (general figure high probability state). As shown in FIGS. 15 (g) and 15 (h), the special symbol display device 212 stops displaying, and at the same time, the special symbol fourth symbol 218 of the decorative symbol display device 208 also displays stopped.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the flow of the game shown in FIG. 14, and FIG. 17 is a diagram showing step by step the screen of the decorative symbol display device when the initial hit is a big hit without any probability change.

  In the special figure variable game here, the probability of winning a jackpot with probability variation is 96%, and the probability of winning a jackpot without probability variation is 4% (see FIG. 11C). When winning the big hit without the probability change, a value of 11 is set in the probability change counter prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. As shown in FIG. Then, “remaining 11 times” is displayed as the remaining number of times that the jackpot with probability change can be obtained before the transition to the non-electric support state (step S513). In addition, the decorative symbol display device 208 at this time also displays “single villa in” from the fact that the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 has been opened once (step S507 shown in FIG. 14). The On the other hand, when winning the jackpot with probability variation, a value of 10 is set in the probability variation counter (step S514).

  Since the control state has shifted to the electric support state, it is easy to win the normal determination, and the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252 is easy to open. For this reason, it is easy to determine whether or not a special figure is made. In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, if the special figure is determined to be in a non-probable change state, the player wins a big hit with a 25% probability. Win a big hit with a fairly high probability. In the state where the number of remaining jackpots with probability change before the transition to the non-electric support state is more than 2 times, the probability of winning the jackpot with probability change and short time until next jackpot is 96%, There is a 4% probability of winning a jackpot with no chance and 100 time savings (see FIG. 11C). For example, when the remaining number of times is 11 and a winning big win with a probability change and a short time until the next big hit is won, the probability changing counter is set to 10 values obtained by subtracting 1 from the previously set 11 values. As shown in FIG. 17B, “decided 10 times” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 during the big hit game. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 208 at this time also displays “during 2 consecutive villas”.

  On the other hand, if a winning big hit with no probability change and 100 time savings is won, the probability changing counter prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is reset, and a big hit with probability changing is acquired before the transition to the non-electric support state. The remaining number of times that can be increased. Although resetting the probability variation counter is advantageous to the player, it is performed only with a probability of 4% as described above.

  FIG. 17 (c) shows the decorative symbol display device 208 during the big hit game when the remaining number of times is two. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 17 (c), “remaining 2 times” and “during 10 consecutive resorts” are displayed, and “additional bonus when a strike is added” is also displayed. . When the remaining number of times becomes one, a bowling chance game is started on the decorative symbol display device 208 during the big hit game. The result of the special figure variable game that will be the big hit game here is a big hit with no probability change, but with a probability of 53.3%, it is a big hit with 100 time reductions, with a probability of 46.7% It is a big hit without time savings. If the result of the special figure variable game is a big hit without a short time, the bonus is ended (step S519), the state shifts to the non-electric support state, and also shifts to the non-probable change state, thereby entering the normal game state. . The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 17 (g) displays an image of a scene where the strike could not be taken. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure variation game is a big hit with a time reduction of 100 times, it shifts to the non-probable change state, but the electric support state is extended until the special figure change stop display is performed 100 times. .

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, when the special figure determination result is a big hit in the electric support state, as shown in FIG. However, the fluctuation period of the special figure is often a short period of 1 second. However, the probability of 500/65536 is 120 seconds and the probability of 35/65536 is 360 seconds. Therefore, even if the bonus is won without any change during the bonus, the special period may have a long period of 120 seconds or 360 seconds. It should be noted that the special figure may be changed for a long period only when a big win without a certain change is won during the bonus. Since the time is attached even in the non-probable change state, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is easy to open, and it is easy to determine whether or not a special figure is appropriate. If the fluctuation period of the special figure is a short period (here 1 second), the determination result of the special figure is immediately notified, and for one opening of the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252, In many cases, the special figure variation game is performed only once. In other words, the number of times of opening the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252 is synchronized with the number of limiters of the probability change. However, if the fluctuation period of the special figure is long (120 seconds or 360 seconds in this case), the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened several times while the special figure fluctuation game is performed once. The payout can be earned by paying out based on the winning at the special chart starting port 230 (here, 7 balls / 1 winning).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the fluctuation period of the special figure is short-term, the process returns to step S513, and “decimal 11 times” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as shown in FIG. The On the other hand, when the fluctuation period of the special figure is long, information indicating the fluctuation period of the special figure included in the special symbol fluctuation start command sent from the main control unit 300 (here, long-term information) ), The first sub-control unit 400 can open the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252 several times during the period from the transition to the electric support state to the transition to the non-electric support state. The prediction calculation is performed. Here, the prediction calculation is performed based on the fact that the one opening period of the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 is 5.8 seconds. When the fluctuation period of the special figure is the first long period (120 seconds in this case), the number of times is uniformly larger than the specified number of times. For example, the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 is predicted to open 5 times in 120 seconds, and the remaining number of times (specific identification) is 16 times obtained by adding 5 times as the predicted number to 11 times as the specified number. It corresponds to an example of information). Further, when the variation period of the special figure is the second long period (360 seconds in this case) longer than the first long period, display with a predetermined symbol or the like (for example, ????) is performed uniformly. You may do it.

  Here, the predicted number of times is the number of times that the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 can be opened before shifting to the non-electric support state. In many cases, the fluctuation period of the figure is a short period, and the special figure fluctuation game is often performed only once for one opening of the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252. The first sub-control unit 400 displays the predicted number of times as the number of remaining times on the decorative symbol display device 208 by regarding the number of times that the big change with probability variation can be obtained before the transition to the non-electric support state. (Step S520). As can be seen from this, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, if the extra chance is not taken into account, one special-figure variable game and one release of the general-purpose electric utility 252 are linked. ing.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a modification of the extra chance shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 (a) shows a decorative symbol display device 208 during a jackpot game in which the number of remaining jackpots with probability change before the transition to the non-electric support state is five. . In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 18A, a display such as “Addition of a big bonus when a big bonus chance cup-in is made” is made.

  FIG. 18C shows a screen that is displayed when “Large Bonus Chance” is false, and displays “Sorry”. That is, the “big bonus chance” shown in FIG. 6A is a screen that is displayed when a big win without a certainty is won during the bonus, and the remaining number of times must be reset. However, in FIG. 5C, the remaining number does not change and “5 remaining” is still displayed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 18B shows a screen that is displayed when the “big bonus chance” is true, and displays “congratulations”.

  FIG. 18D is a screen that is displayed when the fluctuation period of the special figure is the second long period (eg, 360 seconds). What is the remaining number of times? ? ? It has become times.

  FIG. 18E is a screen displayed when the fluctuation period of the special figure is the first long period (for example, 120 seconds). It is 16 times including 5 times that is the predicted number.

  As described above, during a bonus in the special game state, when a long production period (a special figure fluctuation period) is reached, an unusual production is performed. In addition, when the jackpot symbol of the special figure is stopped and displayed in the electric support state, the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is often opened once per special figure variable game. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is 12 times for the premiere A production and 36 times for the premier B production. In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the variable prize opening 234 (attacker) is opened, but the number of game balls is increased by opening the door member 2521 of the general electric accessory 252. The number of winning balls is 0 when winning at the normal start gates 251 and 253, 4 when winning at the variable winning opening 234 (Attacker), and 7 when winning at the general drawing electric 252 (special opening). It is good also as 10 balls at the time of winning a prize at the ball, the general winning opening 226. Satisfaction of the predetermined condition referred to in the present invention corresponds to the entry of a game ball into the winning opening and the start opening. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a predetermined game value is obtained based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game value giving means (game medium payout means (payout device 152) for paying out game media). Furthermore, a variable prize opening 234 (attacker) with a small number of prize balls is arranged downstream of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 (special drawing start port) with many prize balls. Although it is conceivable to reverse the positional relationship between the ordinary electric accessory 252 and the variable winning opening 234, in this case, the variable winning opening 234 having a small number of winning balls is won first. In the present embodiment, during the bonus in the special game state, the game ball leaked to the ball entering the ordinary electric game 252 can be won in the variable winning opening 234 (attacker), contributing to an increase in the number of winning balls. To do.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the electric support state, the intervals (intervals based on 1 second, 120 seconds, and 360 seconds) for deriving the big hit with special figure probability change (specific first success / failure determination result) are different. As a result, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the game characteristics of the present embodiment are so-called limiter machines (there is an upper limit on the number of probability variation consecutive games), and the number of game balls is increased by a general electric accessory 252 (electric chew). In other words, since the time between jackpots of the special figure is different, the number of times of opening the electric chew during that time is different, so that it is possible to change the amount of game balls to be increased. This game characteristic is advantageous as the player fits. Moreover, by deriving the hit of the normal symbol with high probability and in a short time, the electric chew can be released frequently, and the electric chew contributes to the game characteristics of increasing the game ball. Further, in the electric support state, it is possible to provide a difference in the opening frequency of the electric chew by giving a change (1 second, 120 seconds, 360 seconds) to the fluctuation time of the special figure. In addition, the probability of deriving the special figure jackpot until reaching the limiter is made high, so that the opening frequency of the electric chew and the obtainable game ball based on the opening frequency can be changed by the fluctuation time of the special figure. it can. In addition, by resetting the limiter, it becomes possible to make the result of the special figure more interesting in the game characteristic in which the number of game balls is increased by using the general-purpose electric accessory 252 (electric chew). In addition, the long fluctuation time of the special figure itself is advantageous for the player in the special game state, but by enabling the long fluctuation time to be determined at the time of resetting the limiter, the special figure can be obtained even after the end of the fluctuation. It becomes possible to continue the special gaming state until the derivation for the prescribed number of times. That is, it is possible to simultaneously give two advantageous states for the player, that is, limiter reset and long-term fluctuation. Furthermore, the interest of the game in the special game state may be improved by notifying the current number of consecutive resorts and the remaining number of times until the limiter. In addition, when notification based on the number of times the electric chew is opened, it may be linked to the ball and the interest may be further improved. Furthermore, the long-term fluctuation of the special figure is equivalent to the one-time special figure for the limiter, and is equivalent to the short-term fluctuation. May increase. The game performance in this embodiment is a limiter machine, so at any timing, it is not guaranteed to give a special game state more than the number of limiters. It is possible to notify the player as if a special game state more than the number of limiters is given by using the fact that there are more times than the number of times (limiter subtraction). That is, it is possible to link the outgoing ball and the notification. Furthermore, by setting the notification content to the remaining number of times until the limiter, even if the notification exceeds the specified number of times, it is possible to link the balls, so the interest of the game may be improved.

  It should be noted that the special figure variation period may be long only when the bonus is won without change during the bonus. Alternatively, even in the case of losing, a long-term variation period of a special figure may be used. In this case, a large number of game balls can be obtained without the prescribed number of times of digestion (without subtraction of the limiter). Is possible.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the configuration of the game board 200 is such that the game ball is guided to both the ordinary electric game object 252 and the variable winning opening 234 when the player makes a right turn (during the special game state). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the variable winning opening 234 (attacker) may be arranged at a place where it is difficult to win a prize with the firing strength during the special gaming state. In this case, it is possible to make the attacker not open during the long fluctuation period (large bonus) of the special figure.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the big hit probability at the time of low special figure is 1/4 and the next big hit can be realized because the number of time reductions given after adding (after non-probable big hit) is 100 times. At the same time, it is possible to increase the number of game balls by releasing the general electric accessory 252 during the 3/4 special figure loss.

  Further, the determination of the long-term fluctuation period of the special figure may be made to completely correspond to the stop pattern of the special figure at 1: 1.

  In addition, the interval for deriving the big hit with special figure probability change (specific first success / failure determination result) can be varied depending on the period during the big hit game as well as the fluctuation time (effect time) of the special figure. For example, the interval can be made different by changing the time of the start effect or end effect of the big hit game or the effect of the interval between rounds. Also, the interval can be made different by changing the special display stop display period.

  Subsequently, characteristic points in the present invention will be described.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, even if a game ball passes (wins) through the ordinary drawing start gates 251 and 253, the winning ball is not paid out. This corresponds to a non-profit entry area that does not grant the player to the player. In addition, when the game ball passes through the usual figure start gates 251 and 253 (wins), the player is given the benefit of being able to receive a lottery for the usual figure variable game. On the other hand, when a game ball enters (wins), a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of award balls are paid out at the central general winning opening 226 disposed below the central general starting gate 251, and the right side When a game ball enters (wins), a special figure start port 230 that allows a game ball to enter when the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 disposed below the start gate 251 is opened is also a predetermined number. (For example, 7 balls) prize balls are paid out. Therefore, the central general winning opening 226 and the special figure starting opening 230 correspond to a profit grant entry area in which a profit of payout of a prize ball is given to a player when a game ball enters.

  In the present embodiment, a normal symbol variation start command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the normal symbol variation start command outputs a control command instructing the second sub-control unit 400 to cause the decorative symbol display device 208 to execute the normal symbol variation effect. The second sub-control unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as a general symbol variation effect. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the normal symbol variation start command instructs the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 4 to output a predetermined sound as a normal symbol variation effect, and the speaker 120 outputs a predetermined sound output. Done. Here, the display of the predetermined effect image executed by the decorative symbol display device 208 and the predetermined sound output executed by the speaker 120 correspond to an example of the predetermined effect according to the present invention.

  Further, when a game ball enters the central general winning opening 226 or the special figure starting opening 230, as described above, the main control unit 300 sets winning reception information in the winning receiving process, and the winning reception information is the first sub-control. Transmitted to unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the winning acceptance information outputs a control command instructing the second sub-control unit 400 to cause the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform a prize ball payout appearance, and the second sub-control unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command, and a specific effect image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as a prize ball payout appearance. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the winning acceptance information instructs the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 4 to output a specific sound as a prize ball appearance, and the speaker 120 outputs a specific sound. Here, the display of the specific effect image executed by the decorative symbol display device 208 and the specific sound output executed by the speaker 120 correspond to an example of the specific effect according to the present invention.

  FIG. 19 is a time chart of the regular symbol variation effect and the prize ball payout appearance. In FIG. 19, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure, and the same applies to subsequent time charts.

  When the ball detection sensor provided in the non-profit entry area which is the normal start gates 251 and 253 detects the entry of the game ball to the normal start gates 251 and 253, the detection signal is not detected. Changes to detection, and at the timing of (a) shown in the drawing, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the speaker 120 start a normal symbol variation effect (non-profit entry area entry effect).

  When a game ball that has passed through the central normal start gate 251 enters the central general prize opening 226, a ball detection sensor provided in the central general prize opening 226 detects the entry of the game ball and the detection signal is not detected. From the detection to the detection, at the timing of (a) shown in the figure, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the speaker 120 start a prize ball payout appearance (profit grant entry area entry effect), and (c) shown in the figure At the timing, the award-paying performance will end. On the other hand, the regular symbol variation effect started at the timing of (a) shown in the figure continues even after the appearance of the prize ball payout has ended. That is, the execution period of the regular symbol variation effect is longer than the execution period of the prize ball payout appearance, and the execution period of the prize ball payout appearance is included in the execution period of the regular symbol variation effect.

  In addition, if the number of holdings of the usual figure when the game ball passes through the usual figure starting gates 251 and 253 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4), the main control unit 300 sends the first sub control unit 400 the usual figure. Send a pending increase command. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the universal figure hold increase command outputs a control command that instructs the second sub-control unit 400 to cause the decorative symbol display device 208 to execute the general figure hold increase effect. Also good. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the universal hold increase command may instruct the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 4 to output a predetermined sound as a general hold increase effect. By doing so, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as a general figure holding increase effect, and a predetermined sound output is performed on the speaker 120, and the display of these predetermined effect images is performed. Alternatively, the predetermined sound output may be a predetermined effect according to the present invention.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a specific example of a regular symbol variation effect and a prize ball payout appearance.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 20 (a), a combination of stop symbols of ordinary decorative symbols is displayed. In other words, this is a state in which the usual game is stopped. In this state, when the game ball passes through the central general diagram starting gate 251 (corresponding to the timing (A) shown in FIG. 19), the symbol variation display is started on the general diagram display device 210, and FIG. ), The decorative symbol display device 208 starts the usual decorative symbol variation display (corresponding to an example of a predetermined effect image). In addition, from the loudspeaker 120 (not shown), a normal variation sound indicating that the symbol variation display is performed on the universal symbol display device 210 is output. The decorative symbol change display and the normal change sound output correspond to an example of the normal symbol change effect. Further, the central universal start gate 251 corresponds to an example of a first entry area.

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the central general winning opening 226 (corresponding to the timing of (A) shown in FIG. 19), as shown in FIG. In the center of the display screen of the symbol display device 208, a scary-faced panda character image 2081 (corresponding to an example of another image) uttering “Jara-Jara” is displayed in large size. That is, a panda character image 2081 with a scary face is displayed so as to cover the middle symbol display area 208b of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a prize ball payout sound “Jarajara” imitating the payout sound is output from the speaker 120. Is done. The display of the scary-faced panda character image 2081 and the prize ball payout sound output “Jara Jara” correspond to an example of the prize ball payout appearance.

  In this specific example, a scary-faced panda character image 2081 covers a part of the decorative symbol variation display image, and a part of the decorative symbol variation display image (here, the middle symbol display area 208b) cannot be seen. ing. Also, a prize ball payout sound starts to sound from the middle of the usual figure fluctuation sound, and the usual figure fluctuation sound is heard by covering the usual figure fluctuation sound. In this way, the usual symbol variation effect changes depending on the appearance of the prize ball. As a result, the player is likely to notice that the prize ball payout appearance is given priority and the player is paying out the prize ball. In other words, since the player does not notice the generation of the winning ball, there are cases where the player can be made to think that the player has a better pedestal than the player who does not notice it. In addition, since the effect in which the player concentrates is changed, it becomes easier for the player to notice the occurrence of the prize ball. Furthermore, since the game ball that has passed through the central common figure starting gate 251 wins the central general winning opening 226, it is possible to enjoy the effect that the normal symbol variation effect and the normal symbol variation effect have changed with the same game ball. In some cases, the player can enjoy many effects with a small investment and improve the impression of the game table.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a specific example of the general figure hold increase effect and the prize ball payout appearance in the state where the normal symbol variation effect is being performed.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 21 (a), a symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as the symbol variation display) is performed in the universal symbol display device 210. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, from the loudspeaker 120 (not shown), a normal diagram fluctuation sound indicating that the symbol variation display is being performed in the general diagram display device 210 is output. That is, the regular symbol variation effect in the symbol variation display is performed.

  In this example, in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208, a universal figure hold display corresponding to a set of start information stored in the universal figure hold storage unit of the RAM 308 is displayed in the universal figure hold storage unit. Are displayed side by side from the left in order from the oldest in the order in which the start information is stored (in order of winning). The general map hold display is a display indicating that the start information is stored or stored in the first start information storage means (the general map hold storage section of the RAM 308). In other words, a general map hold display is performed for each normal start information stored in the first start information storage means, and the number of the general map hold display corresponds to the general hold number. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a first start hold display unit. Each time the first sub-control unit 400 receives a general-purpose hold increase command, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a hold-increase instruction for the general-purpose figure to the second sub-control unit 500, and the second sub-control unit 500 is based on the instruction. Then, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled to increase the number of the universal figure hold display by one. On the other hand, each time the first sub-control unit 400 receives a universal symbol variation start command that is a signal for the usual-time reservation, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a universal symbol hold decrease signal to the second sub-control unit 500, and the second sub-control The unit 500 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 on the basis of the ordinary figure reservation decrease signal, and decreases the number of ordinary figure reservation displays by one. In the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the general map hold display representing the old general map hold (hereinafter referred to as the general map hold 1) is referred to as the first general map hold display 291 and the new general map hold (hereinafter referred to as the general map hold 2). The general map hold display representing) is referred to as a second general map hold display 292. Here, the usual number of holds is two.

  If the game ball passes through the central common figure start gate 251 while the symbol variation display is being performed, the symbol variation display is being performed here, and the number of holds of the regular symbol is also a predetermined number. Since it is less than 2, the starting information based on the current game ball passing through the central normal figure starting gate 251 is stored in the normal figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308, and the number of holding of the normal figure increases. A third common figure hold display 293 is additionally displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. The third general map hold display 293 displayed here continues to be displayed until the general map hold 3 represented by the third general map hold display 293 is consumed. Further, at the same time as the third general map hold display 293 is additionally displayed, a general map hold increasing sound for notifying that the general hold has increased is output from the speaker 120 for a predetermined period. This general figure hold increase sound stops before the symbol variation display ends. The additional display of the third general map hold display 293 and the output of the general map hold increase sound correspond to an example of the general map hold increase effect.

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the central general winning award 226, as in FIG. 20 (c), the voice “Jara Jara” is displayed at the center of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 on which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. A panda character image 2081 with a scary face that emits “” is displayed in large size, and a prize ball payout sound “Jara Jara” simulating a payout sound is output from the speaker 120 (see FIG. 21C). A scary face portion 2081a of the panda displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b, and a balloon portion 2081b "Jara Jara" is displayed in the effect display area 208d. Also in the example shown in FIG. 21, the display of the scary face panda character image 2081 and the output of the prize ball payout sound “Jara Jara” correspond to an example of the prize ball payout appearance.

  In this specific example, a scary face portion 2081a of the panda covers a part of the decorative symbol variation display image, and a part of the decorative symbol variation display image (in this case, the middle symbol display area 208b) is not visible. . In addition, a balloon portion 2081b called “Jarajara” covers most of the first general map hold display to the third general map hold display 291 to 293 displayed in the effect display area 208d. 293 is not visible. Also, from the middle of the general fluctuation sound indicating that the symbol fluctuation display is being performed, first, a general figure hold increasing sound that informs that the retention of the general figure has increased starts to sound. I hear overtones. Next, a prize ball payout sound also starts to sound, and a prize ball payout sound is heard over the usual figure fluctuation sound and the usual figure holding increase sound. In this way, the general symbol variation effect changes with the appearance of the prize ball payout, and the general symbol hold increase effect also changes with the appearance of the prize ball payment. As a result, it is possible to inform players who are concentrating on the production that the prize ball has been generated due to the effect of the production change, that is, the appearance of the prize ball payout, and improve the impression of the game stand There are cases where it is possible. That is, by covering a part of the effect image that has been performed so far with the effect image due to the appearance of the prize ball, it is possible to visually report that the prize ball has been generated, and to improve the impression of the game stand There are cases where it is possible. In addition, when the production sound from the speaker 120 is applied, it can be heard audibly that a prize ball has been generated.

  In the above description, the prize-ball paying appearance was covered with the usual symbol variation effect and / or the usual figure holding increase effect, but the ordinary symbol variation effect and / or the usual figure holding increase effect was added to the prize ball paying appearance. It may be an aspect that changes.

  FIG. 22 is a time chart in which the regular symbol variation effect changes to a prize ball payout appearance.

  Even in the time chart shown in FIG. 22, when the ball detection sensor provided in the non-profit entry area, which is the normal start gate 251, 253, detects the entrance of the game ball to the normal start gate 251, 253. The detection signal changes from non-detection to detection, and at the timing of (a) shown in the figure, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the speaker 120 start a normal symbol variation effect (profit non-given entry region entry effect). The

  When a game ball that has passed through the central normal start gate 251 enters the central general prize opening 226, a ball detection sensor provided in the central general prize opening 226 detects the entry of the game ball and the detection signal is not detected. In the decorative symbol display device 208 and the speaker 120, which has changed from detection to detection and performed the normal symbol variation effect at the timing of (a) shown in the figure, the normal symbol variation effect is ended, and a prize is given instead. Start ball paying appearance (profit grant entry area entry effect). Eventually, at the timing of (c) shown in the figure, the appearance of the prize ball payout is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a specific example of changing from a regular symbol variation effect to a prize ball paying appearance.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 23A, combinations of stop symbols of ordinary decorative symbols are displayed. In other words, this is a state in which the usual game is stopped. In this state, when the game ball passes through the central general map starting gate 251 (corresponding to the timing (A) shown in FIG. 22), as shown in FIG. Is started, and the decorative symbol display device 208 starts the variable display of decorative symbols. In the variation display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 208, the background screen is blank. In addition, the speaker 120 (not shown) outputs the first common figure fluctuation sound indicating that the symbol fluctuation display is performed on the common figure display device 210. The decorative symbol variation display and the first ordinary diagram variation sound output correspond to an example of a typical symbol variation effect.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 23C, the symbol “decoration 6” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a. The display mode of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed here is the default display mode shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c, the decorative symbol variation display is continued. In addition, the output of the 1st usual figure fluctuation sound is continuing from the speaker 120. FIG.

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the central general winning opening 226 (corresponding to the timing of (A) shown in FIG. 22), the decoration in which the decorative symbols are displayed as shown in FIG. 23 (d). The background screen of the symbol display device 208 changes from a non-patterned background screen to a predetermined background screen (here, a cross-hatched pattern background screen), and the decorative symbol (“decoration 6” of the left symbol display area 208a stopped and displayed earlier. The display mode of “)” also changes from the default display mode to a predetermined display mode (here, a black-colored display mode). Also, the display mode of the image indicating that the decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, which is displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c, respectively, is also a predetermined display mode (here, a horizontal striped pattern display mode). ). Also, the normal fluctuation sound output from the speaker 120 is switched from the first normal fluctuation sound output so far to the second normal fluctuation sound. This display of the predetermined background screen and display of the predetermined design of the decorative pattern and the output of the second ordinary figure fluctuation sound are equivalent to an example of the appearance of the prize ball payout, and the effect is changed from the usual figure change effect to the prize ball payout appearance. Has changed. Note that this effect change can be regarded as a change in the usual symbol variation effect itself. In any case, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the central general winning award 226, an effect in which the normal symbol variation effect is changed is performed. Note that the decorative symbol that has changed to the predetermined display mode remains changed to the predetermined display mode until the symbol variation display on the universal symbol display device 210 ends, and the timing at which the symbol variation display ends, that is, the stop symbol is changed. At the timing of display, the display returns to the default display mode or further changes to another display mode. Also, the normal pattern fluctuation sound that has changed to the second general pattern fluctuation sound remains changed to the second general pattern fluctuation sound until the symbol fluctuation display on the general diagram display device 210 ends, and the symbol fluctuation display is When finished, the usual fluctuation sound itself stops ringing.

  As described above, a change in the regular symbol variation effect itself occurs due to the establishment of a prize ball payout condition (predetermined condition) such as winning a prize at the central general prize opening 226, and a game in which a prize ball is paid out. It may be easier for the person to notice, and the ball holding may be better, which may improve the impression of the game stand.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a specific example in which the general figure hold increase effect changes in a state where the normal symbol variation effect is performed.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 24 (a), the symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as the symbol variation display) is performed in the universal symbol display device 210. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, from the loudspeaker 120 (not shown), a normal diagram fluctuation sound indicating that the symbol variation display is being performed in the general diagram display device 210 is output. That is, also in the specific example shown in FIG. 24, the regular symbol variation effect in the symbol variation display is performed. Furthermore, the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  If the game ball passes through the central general figure starting gate 251 while the symbol variation display is being performed, the number of holdings of the normal figure increases here, and the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. A third common map hold display 293 is additionally displayed in the effect display area 208d. In FIG. 24 (b), three general map hold displays, a first general map hold display 291 to a third general map hold display 293, are displayed. In addition, it is displayed in a black display mode. Further, at the same time as the third general map hold display 293 is additionally displayed, the speaker 120 outputs a first general map hold increase sound for notifying that the general hold has increased for a predetermined period. The additional display of the third general map hold display 293 and the output of the first general map hold increase sound correspond to an example of the general map hold increase effect.

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the central general winning opening 226, the display mode of the third general map hold display 293, which is the default display mode, changes to a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. . That is, among the three general map hold displays 291 to 293 displayed in the default display mode, the display mode of only the third general map hold display 293 increased this time is a predetermined display mode (here, a horizontal stripe pattern). Change. In addition, the normal figure hold increase sound output from the speaker 120 is switched from the first normal figure hold increase sound output so far to the second general figure hold increase sound. The display according to the predetermined display mode in the third general figure hold display 293 and the output of the second general figure hold increase sound correspond to an example of the prize ball payout appearance, and the normal figure hold increase effect is changed to the prize ball payout appearance. The direction has changed. This effect change can be regarded as a change in the usual figure hold increase effect itself. In any case, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the central general winning award 226, an effect is produced in which the usual figure holding increase effect is changed. It should be noted that the third universal map hold display 293 changed to the predetermined display mode is digested with the hold of the third universal map hold even if the display changes to the predetermined display mode until the symbol variation display ends. The display 293 itself may remain changed to a predetermined display mode until it disappears. Further, the general figure hold increase sound that has changed to the second general figure hold increase sound continues to sound while changing to the second general figure hold increase sound, and stops ringing before the symbol variation display ends.

  As described above, due to establishment of a prize ball payout condition (predetermined condition) such as winning a prize at the central general prize opening 226, here, a change occurs in the usual figure holding increase effect itself, and the prize ball is paid out. In particular, the player is likely to notice, the ball holding is considered good, and the impression of the game table may be improved.

  Next, in the specific example shown in FIG. 24, the third universal map hold display 293 changed to the predetermined display mode remains changed to the predetermined display mode at least until the symbol variation display ends. An example of returning to the default display mode before the symbol variation display ends will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of returning to the ordinary figure holding increase effect after the effect changes from the usual figure holding increase effect to the prize ball paying appearance.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 25 (a), the usual figure holding increase effect (profit non-granting approach area entry effect) is started at the timing shown in FIG. The figure hold increase effect is temporarily changed to a prize ball payout appearance (profit grant entry area entry effect). Then, after a prize ball payout appearance is made for a predetermined period, at a timing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram showing by layer the images displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (a) shown in FIG. 25 (a). The image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (a) shown in FIG. 25A includes a background image, an image indicating that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, and three hold-display images. Become. Among these three hold display images, both the first map hold display 291 image and the second map hold display 292 image are images according to the default display mode, that is, a patternless black image. . On the other hand, the image of the third general map hold display 293 has changed to an image with black horizontal stripes on a white background due to the appearance of a prize ball.

  The background image is drawn on the first layer L1 displayed on the farthest side as viewed from the player, and the image indicating that the decorative design is variably displayed is the second layer one before the first layer L1. Draw at L2.

  The three images 291 to 293 displayed on hold in the usual map are drawn on the third layer L3 that is one before the second layer L2. All of the three ordinary-pending display images drawn on the third layer L3 are a patternless and black image (black circle image) 290b. The fourth layer L4, which is one level before the third layer L3, has a black horizontal stripe on a white background at a position overlapping the black circle image of the third map hold display 293 drawn on the third layer L3. An image 290w is displayed. Here, the fourth layer L4 is a layer displayed on the most front side when viewed from the player. The image of the third general map hold display 293 is obtained by overlapping a black circle image 290b drawn on the third layer L3 with an image 290w with black horizontal stripes drawn on the white layer drawn on the fourth layer L4, and a black circle image 290b. Cannot be seen, and an image 290w with black horizontal stripes on the white background drawn on the fourth layer L4 can be seen.

  In FIG. 25B, (B) is a diagram showing, by layer, images displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (C) shown in FIG. The image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (b) shown in FIG. 25B is also a background image, an image indicating that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, and three hold display images. Become. The three hold display images here are all images (black circle images) in the default display mode. That is, the image of the third general map hold display 293 that has been changed due to the appearance of the prize ball payout is changed to the image (black circle image) in the default display mode by returning to the normal figure hold increase effect. In the drawing process of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (c) shown in FIG. 25A, the first layer L1 to the third layer L3 in the drawing process of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (b) are used as they are. Only the fourth layer L4 need not be drawn. By doing so, the image 290w with black horizontal stripes on a white background is not displayed, and the image of the third general map hold display 293 also returns to the black circle image, that is, the default display mode. In this aspect, it is possible to reduce the additional processing of drawing.

  Subsequently, in the specific examples so far, the prize ball payout appearance has been started at the timing when the game ball has passed the central general winning opening 226. .

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the appearance of a prize ball payout is started with a slight delay from the timing when the game ball passes through the central general winning opening 226.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 26 (a), the usual figure holding increase effect (profit non-giving entry area entry effect) is started at the timing shown in FIG. 26A, and the game is shown at the timing shown in FIG. Although it is detected that the ball has passed through the central general winning opening 226, at this timing, the usual figure holding increase effect does not change to the prize ball payout appearance (profit grant entry area entry effect), or the elapse of a predetermined period, or Based on a predetermined opportunity that occurs thereafter, at the timing shown in FIG. The predetermined opportunity here may specifically be that a predetermined effect (for example, super reach, etc.) is executed as a regular symbol variation effect. Then, after a prize ball payout appearance is made for a certain period of time, at the timing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating the images displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 by layer at the timing of (c) shown in FIG. The image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing of (c) shown in FIG. 26A includes a background image, an image indicating that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, and three hold display images. Become. Of these three hold display images, the first map hold display 291 image and the second map hold display 292 image are both images according to the default display mode, that is, a patternless black image (black circle). Image). On the other hand, the image of the third general map hold display 293 is changed from a black circle image to an image in which a white horizontal stripe is added to a black circle due to the appearance of a prize ball.

  Also in this example, the background image is drawn on the first layer L1, and the image indicating that the decorative design is being variably displayed is drawn on the second layer L2.

  In addition, three images 291 to 293 displayed on the hold map are drawn on the third layer L3. Here again, all of the three general-purpose reserved display images drawn on the third layer L3 are a patternless and black image (black circle image) 290b. In the fourth layer L4, an image 290s with only white horizontal stripes is displayed at a position overlapping the black circle image of the third general map hold display 293 drawn on the third layer L3. In the image of the third common map hold display 293, the black circle image 290b drawn on the third layer L3 overlaps the image 290s of only the white horizontal stripe drawn on the fourth layer L4, and the white horizontal stripe is added to the black circle. Looks like an image. That is, a part of the black circle image 290b is covered with the image 290s of only white horizontal stripes, but the remaining part of the black circle image 290b is visible, and the black circle image 290b drawn on the third layer L3 The image 290s with only white horizontal stripes drawn on the fourth layer L4 is a single image.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram showing the images displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 by layer at the timing of FIG. 26A shown in FIG. The three hold display images here are also images (black circle images) in the default display mode. That is, the image of the third general map hold display 293 that has been changed due to the appearance of the prize ball payout is changed to the image (black circle image) in the default display mode by returning to the normal figure hold increase effect. In the drawing process of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (d) shown in FIG. 26A, the first layer L1 to the third layer L3 in the drawing process of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing (c) are used as they are. Only the fourth layer L4 need not be drawn. By rubbing, the image 290s with only white horizontal stripes is not displayed, and the image of the third general map hold display 293 also returns to the black circle image 290b, that is, the default display mode. Also in this mode, it is possible to reduce the additional processing of drawing.

  In addition, in a state where a prize ball payout appearance is performed, for example, a state where a scary-faced panda character image 2081 uttered “Jara Jara” as shown in FIG. 20C is displayed. When a game ball enters (wins a prize) in the central common figure starting gate 251 and wins a win in the usual figure determination based on the prize, a predetermined effect (for example, an effect instructing to make a right hand) Is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a predetermined effect is cast on the balloon portion 2081b "Jarajara" which is a part of the appearance of the prize ball payout appearance, and the prize ball payout appearance changes.

  Further, even when the effect of instructing to make a right-hand stroke is not performed, the decorative symbol display device 208 performs the general symbol variation effect, and stops displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol. In some cases, the player can recognize that the door member 2521 of the ordinary electric accessory 252 is opened.

  In the above description, the game ball has entered the central general start gate 251 and the lower central general winning opening 226 as an example, but the right general start gate 251 and the lower right general start gate 251 are arranged below it. The same applies to the special drawing starting port 230 that allows the game ball to enter when the door member 2521 of the general-purpose electric accessory 252 is opened. The same applies not only to the central general winning opening 226 below the central ordinary starting gate 251 but also to other general winning openings 226 and entry areas where prize balls are paid out.

  Further, in the above description, the production sound (for example, a prize ball payout sound) is output using the speaker 120. A collision sound generated by colliding with a stored game ball may be used as a production sound (for example, a prize ball payout sound). By doing so, since the collision sound is directed to the player from a direction different from that of the speaker 120, the player may be able to recognize the occurrence of profit more.

  Then, the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the following description, matters that overlap with the items described so far will be described again. In addition, components having the same names as those of the components described so far are described using the same reference numerals as those used so far.

  FIG. 27 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 according to the second embodiment 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. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and one or more of the special symbol, the first special symbol, and the second 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 a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted 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 first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are predetermined symbol display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol representing the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 in an enhanced form. The display device 208 may also be a predetermined symbol display means.

  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, four).

  The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (a special figure variable game to be described later in detail) that are being held. In the embodiment, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, eight for the first special figure and the second special figure). The term “hold” as used herein means that the start of various determination processes (such as lottery processes) based on start-up information described later is put on hold.

  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. This symbol control state will be described later, but the symbol control state here may be any one of a normal state, a short-time state (electric support state), and a probability variation state. It is good also as one state in the state without special figure certain change.

  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.

  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 through which the game ball enters does not change. 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 changing game is started by the first special figure display device 212. 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. The first special figure starting port 230 is one of the starting regions and corresponds to an example of a fixed starting region in which the size of the first special diagram starting port 230 does not change.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure start port 232 is disposed below the general view start port 228. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 is provided on the right side of the game board 200. In the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided. A combination of the pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure starting port 232 is provided. It corresponds to variable starting means, and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). The pair of blade members 2321 are members that change the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232. That is, when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 232, and the mode in which the pair of blade members 2321 is closed is an open / close mode in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 are opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and the second special figure starting port 232 is opened. The ball can be entered (easy winning state), and the open state in which the pair of blade members 2321 are open is an easy winning state. In other words, the second special figure starting port 232 has either a small size (corresponding to the first size) or a large size (corresponding to the second size) of the entrance (game ball entrance). A variable starting area in which the ease of entering a game ball, which changes from one size to the other, is equivalent to an example of a second starting area. The size of the large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230. In the state where the pair of blade members 2321 are opened, out of the game balls that have entered the game area 124, the second special feature that is the variable start area is more than the game ball that has entered the first special figure start opening 230 that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the starting port 232 in the figure. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230. 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 variation game by the second special figure display device 214 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 door member 2341 changes its state from any one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable winning opening more than the closed state. Both the closed state and the open state are stationary states, and the closed state is a predetermined first stationary state. The closed state at the variable winning opening 234 of this embodiment is that the door member 2341 is on the player side of the game board 200. It is in a stationary state that matches the surface. On the other hand, the open state is a predetermined second stationary state, and the open state in the variable winning opening 234 of the present embodiment is rotated to the player side until the door member 2341 is substantially perpendicular to the game board 200. It is stationary. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until the big hit game is started, and when the big hit of the special figure is won and the big hit game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. The variable winning award 234 corresponds to an example of a winning device according to the present invention, and winning the special figure jackpot corresponds to an example of satisfying the second condition according to the present invention. Note that the closed state may be a state where the game ball is slightly opened to the extent that it is substantially impossible to enter, in addition to a completely closed state. Further, the variable winning opening may be any as long as the game ball can be won by passing or entering the game ball, and is not limited to the one shown in FIG. When the special figure variable game is won and the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 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 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder 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 lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122, the decorative symbol display device 208, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 27 correspond to the effect means. It corresponds to an example.

  In addition, about the circuit structure of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 in 2nd Embodiment, since it is fundamentally the same as the circuit structure of the control part of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Type of design>
Next, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  Fig.28 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). (Floating game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2” ( (Special map variable game). Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation stop display. This special figure variable stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  In FIG. 28 (a), six types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F” are shown as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 28A, 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.

  In the present embodiment, four types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure D") are prepared as the stop pattern form of the special figure. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol, and when special figure A is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol with electric support, and when special figure B is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure C” is a 4R jackpot symbol with probability variation, and when this special figure C is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure D" is a 4R big hit symbol, and when this special figure D is stopped and displayed, the control state becomes a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  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 number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 27 is represented, and the 15th round is one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). This means that this operation continues 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). 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. 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. The big hit with special figure A and the special figure big hit with special figure C have a high probability of winning a big hit in the next special figure variation game (special big hit or short-time big hit). 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 this embodiment, during the big hit game, the special figure low probability state is entered, and when the special figure A or special figure C is won, the special figure high probability state is maintained until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. Is done. On the other hand, when the special figure B or the special figure D is won, the special figure remains in a low probability state even after the big hit game ends. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of a first probability 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 where the probability of winning a big jackpot after the jackpot game ends (a special figure high probability state) is a player. Is an example of a second stochastic control state. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation 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 transition of the probability control state is performed by the main control unit 300, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a probability control state transition unit.

  In addition, when the special figure A or the special figure B is won, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state). The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. 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. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a 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 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/101 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 fluctuation time of the usual game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.2 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 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 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 can be opened only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 is opened three times in the electric support state (for example, 3 to open for 1.7 seconds) Repeatedly, the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). 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. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. 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 the present embodiment, in the electric support state (short-time state), all of the normal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are performed. If any one is performed, a player's advantage will be in a high state and it may be in an electric support state (time-short state). Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of electric chew release is performed, the electric support state (short-time state) may be set. . 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, in the second special figure starting port 232, 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 starting port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. In the present embodiment, when the special figure A is stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary figure high probability state) is maintained until the next big hit game is started after the subsequent big hit game is completed, and the special figure B is displayed. Is displayed, the power support state is maintained while the special figure variation game is performed 100 times after the big hit game that is subsequently performed, and the non-electric support state (ordinary figure low probability state) is maintained at the 101st time. Transition. On the other hand, when a big hit without special support (special figure C, special figure D) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 that is the variable start area at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball starts the second special figure start. It enters the mouth 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the stop symbol of special figure E is prepared as a small hit symbol in addition to the big hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 maintains the open state for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. In opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. As a result, the second and subsequent releases are not performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game. In addition, you may prepare the small hit symbol (for example, 2nd small hit symbol etc.) other than "special EI".

  In the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is opened or closed one or more times, and the player's advantage is relatively high.

  Moreover, the special figure F shown to Fig.28 (a) is a loss symbol. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. It should be noted that a missing symbol (for example, a second lost symbol, etc.) other than “Special Illustration F” may be further prepared.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the hit control state (the big hit control state and the small hit control state) of the second advantage that the player's advantage is high, and the second advantage. A loss control state having a first advantage with a low advantage is prepared, and the pachinko machine 100 is in one of a hit control state (second control state) and a loss control state (first control state). Take control state. The transition of these control states is also performed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a special game state providing unit. In the small hit control state, although the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 opens and closes, it is almost impossible to expect a ball to enter the variable prize opening 234. It can also be regarded as a control state (first control state).

  In addition, the jackpot includes a jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player and a jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous. In terms of the number of rounds, the 15R series jackpot (Special Figure A, Special Figure B) corresponds to an advantageous jackpot, and the 4R series jackpot (Special Figure C, Special Figure D) corresponds to an unfavorable jackpot. Further, in terms of whether or not there is a probability variation, the big hit by special figure A and the big hit by special figure C correspond to advantageous big hits, and the big hit by special figure B and big hits by special figure D correspond to disadvantageous big hits. The jackpot success / failure determination result that is relatively advantageous to the player corresponds to an example of a specific success / failure determination result, and the jackpot control state that is relatively advantageous to the player corresponds to an example of a special game state.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “special symbol A” are prepared as the jackpot symbol 1, and the same applies to other symbols such as the jackpot symbol 2.

  The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are notifying means for informing the determination result (lottery result), and the pattern mode ( This corresponds to an example of symbol display means for performing symbol variation display until the special symbols A to F) are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 28 (b) shows an example of the decorative pattern of the special figure. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of “special decoration 1” to “decoration 10” as special designs in this embodiment. 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” →... “Change display of decorative pattern of special figure” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the special symbol decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. And the stop symbol mode (effect symbol mode) which is a combination of the decorative symbols of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of notifying the big hit (special illustrations A to D), “decoration combination 1” (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration” in which three identical ornamental symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When notifying a promiscuous jackpot (Special Figure A or Special Figure C) in the normal gaming state (Special Figure Low Probability Low Figure) or a jackpot other than the normal gaming state (Special Figure Low Probability Low Figure Probability) In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, three “decorative symbol combinations 2” (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3”, “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”, etc.) in which three odd-numbered ornamental symbols are arranged. ) Is stopped. When notifying the small hit (special drawing E), “decoration symbol combination 3” (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5”) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, when notifying “special drawing F” which is a loss, symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1”, “decorative symbol combination 2” and “decorative symbol combination 3” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. A combination of decorative symbols (for example, loose eyes) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, from the start of the “variable display of the decorative symbol of the special symbol” to the stop display of the decorative symbol pattern of the special symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”). This series of displays is sometimes referred to as a special design decoration stop display.

  In addition, the decoration of one special figure displayed on each symbol display area 208a-c of the left and middle right of the special symbol display device 208 and the stop symbol mode (see FIG. As for the stop symbol mode of the symbol (see FIG. 5B), the decorative symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 5B) is larger.

  FIG. 28 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (first symbol mode). In this embodiment, there are three types of stop display modes for the normal symbol, “general symbol A” that is a winning symbol 1, “general symbol B” that is a winning symbol 2, and “normal symbol C” that is a lost symbol. . “Popular A”, which is a hit symbol 1, is a hit per symbol in which the opening time of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 is relatively short. “B” is a common figure in which the opening time of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 is relatively long. 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, after the variation time has elapsed, any one of the three types of symbols is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 28C as well, a white portion in the drawing indicates the location of the segment that is turned off, and a black portion indicates the location of the segment that is turned on.

  In the following, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the usual figure” to the stop display of the stop pattern form of the usual figure may be referred to as a usual figure change stop display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

  FIG. 28 (d) shows an example of a usual decorative pattern. There are three types of decorations for ordinary drawings in the present embodiment: ordinary figure decorations 1 to 3. An effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, that is, the general-purpose start-up sensor has detected that a sphere has entered the general-purpose start opening 228. In the predetermined area which is the central portion of the “Drawing decoration pattern change display”, the display is switched in the order of “decoration ○” → “decoration ◎” →. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols of the general symbols in a variable manner separately from the general symbol display device 210. And the stop symbol mode (effect symbol mode) of the usual decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying the hit symbol 1 (ordinary symbol A) of the ordinary figure, the “decoration ○” that is the ordinary ornament 1 is stopped and displayed in the predetermined area of the ornamental symbol display device 208. When notifying the hit symbol 2 (ordinary symbol B) of the ordinary figure, the “decoration ◎” which is the ordinary figure ornament 2 is stopped and displayed in the predetermined area. On the other hand, in the case of notifying the usual figure losing symbol (ordinary figure C), the “decoration ×” which is the common figure decoration 3 is stopped and displayed in the predetermined area. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of processes from the start of the “variable display of the decorative symbol of the normal figure” to the stop display of the decorative symbol pattern of the normal figure (for example, the common figure decoration 2) is stopped. The display may be referred to as a normal decoration symbol change stop display.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 28 (c)) of the normal symbol A and the normal symbol B and the stop symbol mode of the single normal symbol displayed in the predetermined area of the decorative symbol display device 208 (the same figure). As for (d), the usual decorative design (see (d) in the figure) is larger.

<Main control section control processing>
Next, the main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment is the same as the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 8 executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 in the first embodiment. The description is omitted because they are the same.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of main controller timer interrupt processing in the second embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 100 in the second embodiment has two types of special drawings such as special figure 1 and special figure 2, and a lottery based on winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232 (determination of whether or not special figure 2 is determined), This is prioritized over the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 (determination of special figure 1). In other words, in the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, when a game ball enters the first special start area, the random number value is stored in the first random number storage area up to the maximum number of reservations, and the second special start A winning storage unit that stores up to the maximum number of reserved random numbers in the second random value storage area when a game ball is won in the area, both the first random value storage area and the second random value storage area When the random number value is stored in the first random number value storage area, the time when the random number value is stored in the first random number value storage area and the time when the random number value is stored in the second random number value storage area. The determination is made based on the random number value stored in the second random value storage area, the random number value is not stored in the first random value storage area, and the second random value storage is performed. If a random number value is stored in the area, the second value The determination is made based on the random number value stored in the numerical value storage area, the random value value is not stored in the second random number value storage area, and the random number value is stored in the first random number value storage area. In the case where it has been determined, there is provided a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on the random number value stored in the first random value storage area. In addition, the main control unit 300 notifies the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, and wins a prize to the second special figure start port 232. Based on the determination result, the start information of FIG. 1 is used as the start information in which the determination result is not performed. In the state where only the start information of the special figure 1 of the start information of the special figure 2 remains, and the start information of the special figure 2 is newly stored, the newly stored start of the special figure 2 The notification of the result of the determination based on the information is performed prior to the notification of the result of the determination based on the startup information of FIG. Further, the start information acquisition means for acquiring start information, when start information is stored in both of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the second start information When starting information is acquired from the storage means and the starting information is stored in one of the first starting information storing means and the second starting information storing means, the starting information is stored. The starting information is obtained from the information storage means.

  In the main control unit timer interrupt process in the second embodiment, special figure state update processing is performed for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, but first, special figure state update process for special figure 2 (special figure 2). State update processing) is performed (step S1225), and then special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S1227). When the special figure state update process in step S1225 and step S1227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure related lottery process corresponds to an example of the determination unit. The main control unit 300 first performs the process for the special figure 2 (the special drawing 2 related lottery process) (step S1229), and then performs the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process) (step S1231). ). As described above, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the game ball enters the first special figure start port 230 at the same timing. The start information is acquired and the start information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second special figure start port 232, the special condition 2 variable game start conditions, and the special figure 1 variable game start. Even if the conditions are satisfied at the same time, or if both the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 variable game start condition are satisfied, the special figure 2 variable game is changing first. Figure 1 Floating game does not start to fluctuate.

  Further, after the winning acceptance process S1217 is performed and before the special figure state update process is performed, the special figure prefetching process is performed (step S1224).

  FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing a flow of special figure prefetching processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300.

  First, in step S1224a, whether or not there has been an increase in the start information of special figure 2, that is, in the reserved storage unit of special figure 2 provided in RAM 308, start information about special figure 2 (special figure 2 winning random number value, jackpot It is determined whether or not special figure 2 random number values and special figure 2 variation time determination random number values) have been added. If they have increased (if they have been added), the start information of the increased special figure 2 is prefetched. Then, the stop symbol of the special figure 2 is determined in advance (step S1224b). In this step S1224b, first, the starting information of FIG. 2 is prefetched from the holding storage unit of FIG. That is, with the winning of the second special figure starting port 232 as a trigger, the starting information generated based on the winning is prefetched. Therefore, the start information is prefetched before the start information is acquired in the determination of success (the special drawing 2 related lottery process in step S1229 shown in FIG. 29). The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs this prefetching corresponds to an example of start information prefetching means. In the prefetching here, only the winning portion (holding increment) is prefetched, but all may be prefetched. Note that pre-reading here means that the start information is read first before the validity determination (final lottery), but in the following explanation, the word “prefetching” is referred to as the result of the pre-judgment (final lottery). ) May be used to mean read.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special figure pre-judgment pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 30 (b) and a special figure pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 30 (c).

  When the start information is prefetched, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 pre-determines whether or not the result is determined in the future special drawing 2 related lottery process and the symbols to be stopped based on the preread start information. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 first refers to the probability variation flag, and uses the special figure winning / failing prior determination table shown in FIG. The possible numerical range is 0 to 65535), and it is determined in advance whether the determination result is a big hit determination result, a small hit determination result, or a loss determination result. . That is, whether or not the winning / failing determination result based on the starting information generated based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 becomes the big hit determination result (specific determination result or not). It is determined in advance. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs this pre-determination corresponds to an example of a pre-determination unit, and the result of the pre-determination here is treated as a special figure 2 determination result.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a special figure success / failure determination table having the same contents as the special figure success / failure prior determination table shown in FIG. Whether it is the special figure success / failure determination table or the special figure success / failure prior determination table shown in FIG. 30B, the big hit probability is 1/320 in the special figure low probability state (non-electric support state). On the other hand, in the special figure high probability state (electric support state), it rises to 1/32. On the other hand, the small hit probability is 1/100 in both the special figure low probability state (non-electric support state) and the special figure high probability state (electric support state).

  Next, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 uses the special chart pre-determination table shown in FIG. 30 (c) to determine the big hit in the pre-read start information when the special figure 2 success / failure pre-judgment result is a big hit. Based on the special figure 2 random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 99), the jackpot symbol that becomes the stop symbol is determined in advance. The pre-determination of the special figure here is also executed before the success / failure determination (the special drawing 2 related lottery process) based on the pre-read start information is performed, and the result of the pre-determination here is treated as the special figure 2 pre-determination result. . The pre-determination of the jackpot symbol here corresponds to pre-determining which type of jackpot is out of a plurality of types of jackpots prepared. In the second embodiment, only one type of small hit symbol and lost symbol are prepared. Therefore, if the special figure 2 determination result is a small hit or lost, it is unambiguous. Special figure 2 pre-determination results are obtained.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a special figure determination table having the same contents as the special figure preliminary determination table shown in FIG. When the jackpot type of the special chart of the second embodiment is described in detail with reference to the special chart pre-determination table shown in FIG. 30 (c), the jackpot symbol 1 (special symbol A) or the jackpot symbol 2 (special symbol B) is obtained. In the jackpot game that is started with stop display, one round in which the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is opened for 30 seconds (but closed when 10 balls are won in the variable prize opening 234) is performed 15 times. In the jackpot game that starts with the jackpot symbol 3 (special symbol C) or the jackpot symbol 4 (special symbol D) being stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is opened for 30 seconds (however, the variable prize slot 234 is opened). One round, which is closed when 10 balls are won, will be held four times. The winning probability of jackpot symbol 1 (special symbol A) is the highest at 50%.

  In step S1224c following step S1224b, the stop symbol information (special figure 2 preliminary determination result) of special figure 2 obtained in step S1224b is stored in the special chart 2 preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 308, and in step S1224d. move on.

  On the other hand, if the start information in FIG. 2 has not increased in the determination in step S1224a, the process proceeds to step S1224d, and the pre-reading and pre-determination of the start information in FIG. 2 are not performed.

  In step S1224d, this time, whether or not there has been an increase in the start information of special figure 1 (special figure 1 winning random number value, jackpot special figure 1 random value, and special figure 1 variation time determining random value), ie, in RAM 308. It is determined whether or not one set of random values has been added to the reserved storage unit of the special figure 1 provided. If it has increased (if it has been added), the current control state is now the electric support state. Is determined with reference to the time reduction flag prepared in the RAM 308 (step S1224e). If the current control state is the non-electric support state (if the time reduction flag is off), step S1224f is determined. Proceed to

  In step S1224f, as in step S1224b described above, first, the start information of FIG. 1 is prefetched from the holding storage unit of FIG. Next, similarly to step S1224b, the special figure success / failure preliminary determination result is obtained based on the pre-read start information (special figure 1 winning random number value) using the special figure success / failure prior determination table shown in FIG. 30 (b). Subsequently, if the special figure 1 hit / no-go pre-judgment result is a big hit, as in step S1224b, using the special figure pre-judgment table shown in FIG. The special figure 1 pre-determination result is acquired based on the random number value in FIG.

  In step S1224g following step S1224f, the stop symbol information (special figure 1 preliminary determination result) of special figure 1 obtained in step S1224f is stored in the special chart 1 preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 308, as shown in FIG. Return to the indicated main controller timer interrupt processing.

  Note that in this special figure prefetching process, only the stop determination of the special figure was performed in advance, but based on the random number value for determining the special figure fluctuation time in the prefetched start information, the advance time of the special figure fluctuation time was determined. The determination may be performed, and the change time advance determination result (special figure change time advance determination result) may be stored in the advance determination result storage area. Further, instead of the variation time, the effect mode (variation pattern) in the decorative symbol display device 208 may be determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the special figure and the effect form of the decorative symbol display device 208 are associated one-to-one, and the fact that the variation time is selected means that the variation pattern is selected. You can also Further, the production modes may be divided into groups, and for example, only the group of “out of reach / normal reach lose” or the group of “reach A out of reach / reach B lose” may be selected. Or, it belongs to the group of directing “per normal reach, normal reach lose, per reach A, per reach B, per reach A, per reach B”, or “super shortened lose, shortened lose, lose, chance all extinguished” It may be determined in advance whether it belongs to the group without reach.

  The pre-determination information newly stored in the pre-determination result storage area of the RAM 308 (information indicating the special figure pre-determination result) is stored in the command data of the special figure pending increase command as information of the pre-determined special figure 1 or special figure 2. It is included and transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400.

  On the other hand, if the start information in FIG. 1 has not increased in the determination in step S1224d shown in FIG. 30A, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 29, and the start information in FIG. No prior judgment is performed.

  In addition, even when the current control state is the electric support state (the time reduction flag is on) in step S1224e, the start-up information and the pre-determination are not performed in FIG. “Undetermined” information indicating that the determination of success / failure based on the start information of the special figure 1 and the preliminary determination of the stop symbol has not been performed is stored in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area (step S1224h), and FIG. Return to the main controller timer interrupt processing shown in. Note that, based on the start of the big hit game, the area in which the special figure 1 preliminary determination result is stored in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area is rewritten to “undetermined” information. Further, in the second embodiment, if the undetermined information setting condition (in the power support state here) is satisfied, the start information itself is not prefetched, but prefetching is performed and no predetermination is performed. In addition, although prefetching and preliminary determination are performed, the result may not be sent from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 300 obtains the special figure advance determination result, but the main control unit 300 obtains the pre-read start information as a special figure pending increase command command without obtaining the special figure advance determination result. The first sub control unit 400 may be included in the data and transmitted to the first sub control unit 400, and the first sub control unit 400 may obtain a special figure preliminary determination result as necessary. However, since the normal state update is performed by the main control unit 300, if the first sub control unit 400 determines whether or not the electric support is being performed, the normal state is also changed to the first sub control unit 400. Must be sent and not efficient. Therefore, it is more efficient to execute the prior determination in the main control unit 300.

  After executing the special figure prefetching process described above, the main control unit 300 executes the special figure related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231), and the same start information as the prefetched start information targeted by the special figure prefetch process. Based on the above, the special figure success / failure determination result using the above-mentioned special figure success / failure determination table, the special figure determination result using the above-mentioned special figure determination table, and the variation time of the special figure are obtained again.

  Here, a method for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure in the special figure-related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231) will be described. In the following description, since it is the same for both the fluctuation time of FIG. 1 and the fluctuation time of FIG. 2, the description will be made without distinguishing both.

  In the special drawing related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231) shown in FIG. 29, when the special figure determination result is obtained using the special figure determination table, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 responds to the special figure determination result. Then, a timer number representing the fluctuation time of the special figure is determined.

  FIG. 31A shows a table set selection table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In this table set selection table, the relationship between the special figure determination result (special figure stop symbol), the special figure fluctuation count, and the timer selection table is defined. In the second embodiment, two types of tables are prepared as timer selection tables. The timer selection table is a table used for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area (timer selection table information storage area) for storing information representing a timer selection table. The RAM 308 is also provided with a special figure variable game execution number counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable game. If the value of the special figure variable game execution number counter is larger than 0, the special figure display device 212 ends the variable display, and after the confirmed special figure is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, the special figure variable game is executed by the CPU 304. The value of the execution counter is decremented by 1.

  For example, in the special figure state update process (steps S1227 and S1229) at the timing when the special rendering stop symbol is the big hit symbol 2 and 15R big hit is won and the end effect period of the 15R big hit game ends, the special figure variable game execution number counter Is set to 100, and information representing the table 4 is stored in the timer selection table information storage area. Also, in the special figure state update process (steps S1227 and S1229) at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, if the value of the special figure variable game execution number counter is larger than 0, the value of the counter is decremented by 1. The information representing the table 2 is continuously stored in the timer selection table information storage area until the counter value becomes zero. When the value of the special figure variable game execution number counter changes from 1 to 0, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced to set a value of 0 to the special figure variable game execution number counter, and in the timer selection table information storage area. Information representing the table 1 is stored. Then, in the special figure state update process (steps S1227 and S1229) at the timing when the special figure stop display is completed until the special figure determination result is switched, the value of the special figure variable game execution number counter is continuously set to 0, and the timer Information indicating the table 1 is continuously stored in the selection table information storage area. As a result, when the 15R big hit game ends, unless the big win or the small win is won, the variable time of the special figure is determined using the timer selection table 2 in the first 100 special figure variable games, and after the 101th, Using the selection table 1, the variation time of the special figure is determined.

  FIG. 31B is a diagram showing a timer number determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 is defined in the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 31 (b) based on the random number value for determining the special figure variation time in the start information (the possible range is 0 to 99). Determine the timer number. That is, the timer number is determined by a special figure determination result, a predetermined random number (for example, a random number for timer number determination), a hold number obtained by adding the hold number of FIG. 1 and the hold number of FIG. 2, and predetermined period information. This is performed based on a table (for example, a timer selection table), and is not based on the result of prefetching by the prefetching process or the result of prior determination.

  The timer number is the time from when the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214 starts changing the symbol until the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of the success / failure is displayed, that is, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol. (Design variation display time). The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a variation time determination unit that determines a variation time of a symbol. Note that the time from when the decorative symbol display device 208 starts to change the decorative symbol of the special symbol until the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of the success / failure is displayed (decorative symbol variation stop display time) is also displayed in this symbol variable display. Adjusted to time.

  FIG. 31C is a diagram showing the relationship between the timer number and the symbol variation display time.

  In the second embodiment, the decorative pattern variation pattern of the special symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208 is determined in accordance with the symbol variation display time. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol decoration pattern based on the timer number (design variation display time). FIG. 31 (c) also shows the relationship between the timer number and the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of the special drawing for reference.

  The timer 1 represents that the special figure fluctuation time is an extremely shortened fluctuation time of 2 seconds, and the timer 2 represents that the special figure fluctuation time is a shortened fluctuation time of 5 seconds. Note that the determination of the timer 1 or the timer 2 may be referred to as a special figure change. The timer 3 represents that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a normal fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) of 10 seconds. Further, in the timers 1 to 3, the variation pattern of the special symbol decorative pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 27 is not reached. The timer 4 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 12 seconds. When the timer 4 is determined, normal reach is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure decorative pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208. The timer 5 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time is 40 seconds, and the timer 6 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time is 50 seconds. When the timers 5 and 6 are determined, the super-reach is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of the special graphic in the decorative graphic display device 208.

  This reach is determined to be a success / failure determination that the result of the success / failure determination (main lottery) in the special drawing related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231) becomes a specific determination result (predetermined result with high player advantage) This is a notice effect that informs the player in advance before the result of the determination of whether or not the game is determined, and whether or not to reach is determined after the determination of the determination. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a notice control unit.

  In the second embodiment, the length of the period from the determination of whether or not a special figure is made to the notification of the result of the determination of the special figure (the special figure change time) ) Is long.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the special figure determination result is an out-of-order symbol ("Special Figure F"), if the number of holds is 0 to 2, the timer 3 without reach has a probability of 90%. If the hold number is 3 to 7, the non-reach timer 2 is determined with a probability of 98%. Further, when the table 1 is selected with the off symbol, the super-reach timer 5 or the timer 6 is determined with a probability of 1% regardless of the number of holdings.

  In addition, if the decision result is a big hit, regardless of the type of special figure (big hit symbols 1 to 4), regardless of the timer selection table, and regardless of the number of holds, the normal reach The timer 4 is determined with a probability of 2%, the super reach 1 timer 5 is determined with a probability of 32%, and the super reach 2 timer 6 is determined with a probability of 66%. The same applies when the special figure determination result is a small hit symbol.

  Next, the common figure relevant lottery process (step S1223) shown in FIG. 29 will be described. In the second embodiment, the starting information of the usual figure is the ordinary winning random number value and the winning ordinary random number value. In this general drawing related lottery process (step S1223), a general figure determination process is performed.

  FIG. 32 (a) is a diagram showing a normal / unusual determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In the usual-time determination processing, the time reduction flag is referred to and the determination is made based on whether or not the current control state is the electric support state. This determination of whether or not a normal figure is made is performed based on a random number value for a normal figure winning (from 0 to 65535) in the start-up information extracted from the normal figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308. In the second embodiment, the typical attack probability is about 10% in the normal low probability state (non-electric support state), but is 100% in the normal high probability state (electric support state).

  When the execution of the normal-figure success / failure determination process is completed and the normal-figure success / failure determination result is a win, the normal-figure stop symbol determination process is executed. In addition, since there is only one type of misplaced symbol, the stop symbol of the ordinary diagram is unambiguously determined if the result of determining whether or not the usual figure is correct.

  FIG. 32 (b) is a diagram showing a general-purpose determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  Here again, referring to the time reduction flag, whether or not the current control state is the electric support state is determined. This usual figure stop symbol determination process is performed based on the common figure random number value (possible range is 0 to 99) in the start information extracted from the ordinary figure holding storage unit of the RAM 308. In the low-probability state (non-electric support state), 90% of the winning symbols are awarded to symbol 1 (common symbol A), and 10% of the probability is winning symbol 2 (common symbol B). . On the other hand, in the normal figure high probability state (electric support state), the symbol 2 per common figure (normal figure B) is won with a probability of 100%.

  Here, referring to the common figure determination table shown in FIG. 32B, the common figure hit type of the second embodiment will be described in detail. Is stopped, the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 is opened for 1.8 seconds (however, when 10 balls are won in the second special figure starting port 232, it is closed). On the other hand, when the symbol 2 per symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 210, the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special diagram starting port 232 is opened for 6.0 seconds (however, the second special diagram). It will be closed when 10 balls are won in the starting port 232).

  In the second embodiment, the normal time fluctuation time is uniquely determined at a predetermined time according to the normal control state. For example, it is 10 seconds in a normal low probability state (non-electric support state), and 5 seconds in a normal high probability state (electric support state).

<Sub-control unit side control processing>
Next, the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 in the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 13 executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 in the first embodiment. Since it is basically the same as each process of the first sub-control unit, description thereof is omitted. Further, the processing in the second sub-control unit 500 is basically the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the prefetch notice in the second embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, in the second embodiment, a special figure 1 hold display area is prepared on the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, that is, on the left side of the predetermined area where the normal decorative pattern is displayed. On the right side, a special figure 2 hold display area is prepared. In the special figure 1 hold display area, a hold display corresponding to one set of start information stored in the hold storage part of the special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is shown in FIG. Are displayed side by side from the left in order from the oldest in the order in which the start information is stored (in order of winning). The hold display is a display indicating that the start information is stored or stored in the start information storage means (the special storage section of the RAM 308). In the special figure 2 hold display area, a hold display corresponding to one set of start information stored in the hold storage part of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is displayed in the hold storage part of the special figure 2. Are displayed side by side from the left in order from the oldest in the order in which the start information is stored (in order of winning). That is, a hold display is performed for each start information stored in the start information storage means, and the number of hold displays corresponds to the hold number. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a start hold display unit. In this embodiment, the default display mode in the hold display is a mode in which a round graphic is displayed without any pattern and in one color, and corresponds to an example of the first mode. Each time the first sub control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command, the first sub control unit 400 transmits a hold increase command to the second sub control unit 500, and the second sub control unit 500 performs the decoration based on the hold increase command. The symbol display device 208 is controlled to increase the number of pending displays by one. On the other hand, every time the first sub-control unit 400 receives a symbol variation start command that is a signal for the detention, the second sub-control unit 500 transmits a hold decrease signal to the second sub-control unit 500. Based on the signal, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled to decrease the number of the hold display by one.

  The prefetch notice in the second embodiment is an effect for giving a notice that there is a possibility that the result of the determination as to whether or not the lottery process is performed in the special drawing related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231) shown in FIG. More specifically, in the present embodiment, a big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit in the 15R series: special figure A, special figure B) and a big hit that is relatively disadvantageous ( For example, 4R series big hits: special figure C, special figure D) are prepared, and the pre-reading notice is an effect for giving a notice that there is a possibility of an advantageous big hit. Note that the big hit with certainty (special drawing C) may be an advantageous big hit even in the big hit of the 4R system. The pre-reading notice in the second embodiment is a notice made based on the starting information (pre-reading starting information) acquired before the starting information is acquired in the special drawing related lottery process (steps S1229 and S1231). is there. That is, the pre-reading notice is performed based on a pre-determination result based on the pre-read start information.

  In addition, the prefetching notice here includes a false prefetching notice that falsely notices as if it is an advantageous jackpot even if the pre-determination result is not an advantageous jackpot. In other words, the pre-reading notice indicates that the result of the success / failure determination may be an advantageous jackpot, is a notice that suggests to the player, or that the result of the determination is an advantageous jackpot. It can be said that it is a notice to expect.

  In the second embodiment, it is possible to perform a prefetch notice effect using the hold display by changing the display mode of the hold display. The pre-reading notice effect using the hold display has an execution start timing when winning, and the execution area is within the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when the special figure hold is 0 and there is a prize at the special figure starting ports 230 and 232, whether or not the special figure is determined based on the prize is determined immediately, and the symbol variation display of the special figure is also immediate. However, it is possible that the special figure hold display based on the winning is not performed, but it may be performed for a few seconds immediately after the start of the symbol variation display of the special figure based on the winning. In this case, the effect of the pre-reading notice is performed during the symbol variation display (the symbol variation display corresponding to the pre-read start information) for notifying the success / failure determination result based on the pre-read start information. The prefetching notice using the hold display corresponds to an example of a predetermined notice form of the prefetching notice, and the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of the prefetching notice unit.

  In addition, by driving the effect movable body 224 and the shielding device 246, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect by actuating an accessory. The pre-reading notice effect by the actuating of the accessory may be executed at the time of winning or at the time of stopping the symbol fluctuation, and the execution area is an area covering the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol variation stop time in the pre-reading notice is when at least one of the symbol variation display corresponding to the pre-read start information and the symbol variation display before the symbol variation display is stopped. More specifically, if there is a winning with a hold of 0, the winning / failing determination based on the winning is immediately performed, and the special symbol variation display is also immediately started. When the symbol variation display corresponding to the information is stopped, the execution of the prefetch notice is started.

  It is also possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect by causing a design such as a specific character or symbol to appear on the decorative design display device 208. The execution start timing of the pre-reading notice effect using this specific symbol may be at the time of winning, or by the symbol variation start command after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the first symbol variation starting command after winning. The started symbol variation display may be in progress. Here, if there is a winning in a state where the hold is 0, the winning / failing determination based on the winning is performed immediately and the special symbol variation display is started immediately. The symbol variation display after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation display (design variation display corresponding to the pre-read start information) for notifying the determination result is started. When there is a winning in a state where the hold is 1 or more, the symbol variation display is performed before the symbol variation display. The execution area may be the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c in the decorative symbol display device 208, or a predetermined area for the effect display area 208d. Also good.

  Furthermore, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect by changing the background image of the decorative symbol display device 208. The execution start timing of the prefetch notice effect using the background image is at the time of winning a prize, and the execution area is the entire display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Note that the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to a notice using an image or an accessory, but may be a notice using sound or light.

  When the first sub control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command, the first sub control unit 400 performs a prefetch notice execution process in the effect control process in the first sub control unit main process. In this prefetching notice execution process, a prefetching notice using a hold display, a prefetching notice by actuating an accessory, a prefetching notice using a specific design, and a prefetching notice using a background image are determined in advance. Further, if the pre-reading notice using the hold display is used, the display form after the change according to the pre-reading notice is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of display forms of the hold display prepared in advance. If the pre-reading notice is due to the action of an accessory, one drive pattern is determined by lottery from drive patterns of a plurality of types of effect movable bodies 224 and shielding devices 246 prepared in advance. If it is a pre-reading notice using a specific symbol, a symbol to be made to appear in the pre-reading notice is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of symbols such as characters and symbols prepared in advance. If it is a prefetch notice using a background image, a background image used for the prefetch notice is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of background images prepared in advance.

  Also in the second embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives the common symbol variation start command, the decorative symbol display device 208 executes the regular symbol variation effect. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special symbol variation start command, the decorative symbol display device 208 also executes a special symbol variation effect.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a general symbol variation effect, a special symbol variation effect, and a prefetch notice effect.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 33 (a), the combination of the stop symbol of the special symbol decorative symbol is displayed, and the regular symbol decorative symbol 208x is displayed in the effect display region 208d. Is displayed as a stop symbol of the usual decorative pattern. That is, the special figure variable game and the general figure variable game are stopped. In this state, when the game ball passes through the general symbol start opening 228, the variable symbol display is started on the general symbol display device 210 and a predetermined area 208x of the decorative symbol display device 208 as shown in FIG. Then, the variation display of the general-purpose decorative symbols is started. In addition, from the loudspeaker 120 (not shown), a normal variation sound indicating that the symbol variation display is performed on the universal symbol display device 210 is output. The variation display of the general symbol decorative symbol and the output of the common symbol variation sound correspond to an example of the general symbol variation effect, and the general symbol variation effect corresponds to an example of the predetermined effect according to the present invention.

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are paid out as prize balls. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the symbol variation display is started on the special symbol display device 212, and the left symbol display region 208a, the middle symbol display region 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. In the area 208c, the variation display of the special figure decoration symbol is started. Also, a special figure fluctuation sound indicating that the symbol fluctuation display is being performed on the special figure 1 display device 212 is output from the speaker 120. The variation display of the special symbol decoration symbol and the output of the special symbol variation sound correspond to an example of the special symbol variation effect. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-reading of the starting information stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit of the RAM 308 is also executed by winning the first special figure starting port 230. Here, a pre-reading notice effect using a specific symbol is executed at the time of winning a prize at the first special figure starting port 230, and the princess character's symbol 2082 is displayed as a specific symbol in the lower area including the effect display area 208d. Move from left to right. Note that a pre-reading notice effect sound may be output from the speaker 120 while the princess character's symbol 2082 is moving.

  In the specific example described above, the special figure fluctuation sound starts to sound from the middle of the normal figure fluctuation sound, and the special figure fluctuation sound is heard over the normal figure fluctuation sound. In addition, the predetermined area 208x where the variation display of the general-purpose decorative symbol is performed is covered with the symbol 2082 of the princess character passing by the pre-reading notice effect for a moment, so that the variation display of the general-purpose decorative symbol is not visible for a moment. In other words, the pattern 2082 of the princess character enters the predetermined area 208x, thereby reducing the predetermined area 208x. Therefore, the general symbol variation effect corresponding to an example of the predetermined effect according to the present invention is changed by the special symbol variation effect or the prefetching notice effect.

  Here, the movement of the princess character's symbol 2082 is executed as a pre-reading notice effect, but it may be executed as a special symbol variation effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (c ′), when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, the middle area of the special figure decoration symbol is a predetermined area where the variable display of the normal figure decoration symbol is displayed. It may be a special symbol variation effect that fluctuates over 208x. By doing so, the ordinary symbol variation effect changes according to the special symbol variation effect. It should be noted that the effect that the middle symbol of the special symbol decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner over the predetermined area 208x is used to pre-read the starting information stored in the special symbol 1 holding storage unit of the RAM 308 by winning the first special symbol starting port 230. It may be performed as an effect of prefetching notice based on.

  Further, in FIG. 33 (c), the pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-reading of the starting information stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit of the RAM 308 by winning the first special figure starting port 230 is a notice using a specific symbol. Although it is executed in a mode, it may be executed in a notice mode in which the effect movable body 224 is driven as shown in FIG. Also in this case, the forearm portion 224b that has been rotated covers the predetermined area 208x where the variation display of the regular symbol decorative symbol is performed, and the regular symbol variation effect changes due to the pre-reading notice effect.

  Also in the specific example in the second embodiment described above, the regular symbol variation effect changes here due to the establishment of a prize ball payout condition (predetermined condition) such as winning at the first special figure starting port 230. The player is more likely to notice that the payout is being made, the ball holding is likely to be good, and the impression of the gaming table may be improved. The same applies to the specific examples described below. In addition, since the change in the regular symbol variation effect is caused by the pre-reading notice effect, the player may generate a predetermined profit (here, payout of a prize ball) and the variable winning opening 234 may be in an advantageous state. Can be recognized at a time by a pre-reading notice effect (specific effect), which can enhance the player's interest in the game and improve the impression of the game stand compared to the case where each is recognized separately There is a case that can be made.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a specific example of the regular symbol variation effect and the prefetch notice effect. Hereinafter, the difference from the specific example shown in FIG. 33 will be mainly described.

  Also in this specific example, when the game ball passes through the ordinary figure starting port 228, the ordinary symbol variation effect is started. In other words, in the predetermined area 208x of the decorative symbol display device 208, the variable decorative symbol display is started, and the normal symbol changing sound is output from the speaker 120 (not shown).

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are paid out as prize balls. 33, the special symbol variation effect similar to the specific example shown in FIG. 33 is started. However, when the first special figure start port 230 is won, the start information stored in the special figure 1 storage section of the RAM 308 is prefetched. Based on the pre-reading notice effect based on it is also executed. The notice mode of the prefetch notice effect based on the prefetch here is a form using a background image, and at the same time as the symbol variation display is started on the special figure 1 display device 212, as shown in FIG. The entire front screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 becomes dark for a moment, and the normal symbol variation effect executed in the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special symbol variation effect started by the decorative symbol display device 208 are temporarily invisible. . That is, the regular symbol variation effect changes depending on the prefetching notice effect.

  Here, the switching of the background image is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, but it may be executed as a special symbol variation effect. That is, the background image of the decorative design display device 208 is switched to a dark background image (blackout image) for a moment before starting the variable display of the special design, and then the normal background image is restored. You may perform the change display of a symbol. Even with rubbing, the regular symbol variation effect changes according to the special symbol variation effect. The blackout image can also be used as a scene switching image, and such background image switching can also be viewed as a special symbol variation effect that also serves as a scene switching effect.

  In FIG. 34 (c), the background image is switched to a dark image (blackout image). However, as shown in FIG. 34 (c ′), the background image is switched to a bright image (here, whiteout image). Also good.

  Further, in FIG. 34 (c), the pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-reading of the starting information stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit of the RAM 308 by winning the first special figure starting port 230 is the notice mode using the background image. However, it may also be executed in a notice mode in which the open shielding device 246 is closed as shown in FIG. Also in this case, the predetermined area 208x in which the variation display of the usual figure decorative symbol is performed is hidden by the left door 246a and the right door 246b of the shielding device 246, and the ordinary symbol variation effect is changed by the pre-reading notice effect. Note that switching to a white-out image and an effect effect that closes the left door 246a and the right door 246b can also be viewed as a scene switching effect.

  The background image may be a translucent image. Since it is translucent, it is possible to visually recognize the regular symbol variation effect and the special symbol variation effect, and thus it may be possible to prevent a decrease in the rendering effect.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when the first sub control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command, the decorative symbol display device 208 executes a special figure hold increase effect.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a specific example of the general symbol variation effect and the special figure hold increase effect.

  In FIG. 35 (a), the symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as the symbol variation display) is performed on the special symbol display device 212, and the variation of the special symbol decoration symbol is performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. Yes. In addition, three special figure hold displays are displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the special figure hold display representing the oldest special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as special figure hold 1) will be referred to as the first special figure hold display 296, and the second old special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as special figure hold 2). ) Is called a second special figure hold display 297, and a special figure hold display representing the newest special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as special figure hold 3) is called a third special figure hold display 298. Here, the number of reserved special figures is three. On the other hand, the general symbol display device 210 is stopped and a stop symbol of the general symbol decorative symbol is displayed in a predetermined area 208x of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  When the game ball passes through the general symbol start port 228 while the symbol variation display is being performed, the regular symbol variation effect is started. In other words, in the predetermined area 208x of the decorative symbol display device 208, the variable decorative symbol display is started, and the normal symbol changing sound is output from the speaker 120 (not shown).

  Next, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, special figure hold increases. Hereinafter, the increased special figure hold will be referred to as special figure hold 4, and the special figure hold display representing the special figure hold 4 will be referred to as a fourth special figure hold display 299. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, a special figure holding increase sound is output from the speaker 120 (not shown), and the fourth black circle, which is the default display mode, is displayed from the right end of the decorative symbol display device 208. A track symbol 2991 on which the special symbol hold display 299 symbol is placed appears, and this track symbol 2991 moves to the left in the effect display area 208d. As a result, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the design 2991 of the track passes through the predetermined area 208x in which the variation display of the general-purpose decorative pattern is performed, and the general-purpose decoration design performed in the predetermined area 208x. The change display of is not visible for a moment. In other words, the predetermined area 208x becomes smaller when the track pattern 2991 enters the predetermined area 208x. Also in this specific example, the regular symbol variation effect changes due to the special symbol hold increase effect.

  The symbol of the fourth special figure hold display 299 of the black circle, which is the default display mode placed on the truck, is transported to the right side of the third special figure hold display 298, and then is lowered from the truck, and the fourth special figure hold display 299 is displayed. The figure hold display 299 is displayed on the right side of the third special figure hold display 298. When the fourth special figure hold display 299 is displayed on the right side of the third special figure hold display 298, a prefetch notice effect using the hold display is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a light aura effect image 2992 representing a state in which light radiates radially from the black circle image is added to the black circle image which is the default display mode. The display mode has changed. This light aura effect image 2992 enters the predetermined area 208x where the variation display of the general-purpose decorative symbol is performed, and the predetermined area 208x is also reduced here. Therefore, the general symbol variation effect is also changed by the prefetching notice effect. The light aura effect image 2992 may be a translucent image. Since it is translucent, it is possible to visually recognize the regular symbol variation effect, so that it may be possible to prevent a decrease in the rendering effect of the regular symbol variation effect.

  The display form of the fourth special figure hold display 299 displayed on the right side of the third special figure hold display 298 may be changed to another display form. In FIG. 35D ', the display form of the fourth special figure hold display 299 displayed on the right side of the third special figure hold display 298 is changed to a panda character image with a scary face. In addition, this character image is larger than the black circle image of the default display mode, and a part of the character image enters the predetermined area 208x, and here, the regular symbol variation effect is also changed by the pre-reading notice effect. The hold display that also serves as a pre-reading notice effect represents a hold that can be expected from a big hit if viewed from the player. By displaying the hold larger than the size of the default display mode, it becomes easy for the player to understand. In this way, the size of the hold display may be changed according to the expectation degree (reliability) of the prefetch notice. It should be noted that it may be displayed larger only for the first predetermined period of the hold display and thereafter displayed in the same size as the size of the default display mode.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a specific example in which the general symbol variation effect itself changes. Hereinafter, the difference from the specific example shown in FIG. 33 will be mainly described.

  Also in this specific example, when the game ball passes through the ordinary figure starting port 228, the ordinary symbol variation effect is started. In other words, in the predetermined area 208x of the decorative symbol display device 208, the variable decorative symbol display is started, and the normal symbol changing sound is output from the speaker 120 (not shown).

  Subsequently, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230, a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are also paid out as prize balls. Also, as shown in FIG. 36C, a special symbol variation effect similar to the specific example shown in FIG. 33 is started. Furthermore, based on the start of the special symbol variation display, the background screen of the predetermined area 208x where the variation of the regular symbol decoration symbol is displayed changes, and the regular symbol variation effect itself changes. Here, the background image with no pattern is changed to a background image with an oblique stripe pattern.

  Further, as a change of the general symbol variation effect itself based on the start of the special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), instead of the variation display of the regular symbol decoration symbol performed in the predetermined area 208x. The countdown display may be performed to change the display to, for example, 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → ◯.

  When the special figure hold increases, a pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-reading of the start information stored in the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM 308 by winning at the special figure start opening is displayed as a variation display of the general-purpose decorative symbol. It may be executed in the predetermined area 208x where is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), instead of the variable display of the general-purpose decorative symbol, a symbol such as a specific character or symbol (here, a panda character symbol with a scary face) is displayed in the predetermined area 208x. Is displayed.

  Further, in the above description, the variation display of the general symbol decoration symbol (general symbol variation effect) on the decorative symbol display device 208 is always performed. You may make it carry out by probability (for example, 10% or 0%). By doing so, the player's expectation for the regular symbol variation effect may be increased.

  Moreover, the sound production based on each production may include a silent production. This makes it easier for the player to notice that a profit (for example, a payout of a prize ball) has occurred. In addition, there is a case where it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the special figure is judged to be unacceptable without interfering with the special figure-related effect.

  In addition, you may be made not to perform a regular symbol change effect during electric support. If the electric support is in progress, the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 is easy to open and a prize ball is likely to be generated, so that the player can concentrate on the effect based on the generation of the prize ball. There is a case.

  Here, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a rotating game machine (slot machine).

  In the above description, “a game ball can enter in a game stand that gives a player a predetermined game value based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, entry of a game ball into a winning opening or a start port). Starting information (for example, a normal winning random number and a random number for determining a normal variation period) based on a first approach area (for example, the central general map start gate 251) and a game ball entering the first entrance area ) Generating start information generating means (for example, a random value storage register corresponding to the general start area of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4, a normal variable period determining random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and Combined with a main control unit 300 for performing random number processing), and a determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the start information generated by the start information generating unit (for example, a main control unit for executing a normal determination determination process) 00 CPU), an effecting means for effecting (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208), and a predetermined effect (for example, a normal symbol variation effect) on the effecting means based on the determination result of the success / failure determination means. Effect control means (for example, a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) and a second approach area (for example, the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the entry of the game ball) A central general winning opening 226), and the effect control means changes the predetermined effect to the effect means based on a game ball entering the second entry area during the predetermined effect. A game table characterized in that an effect (for example, an effect in which a normal symbol variation effect is changed by a prize ball paying appearance) is performed. Is explained.

  Here, the first entry area may be an area (for example, a gate) through which a game ball passes. That is, the first entry area may be provided in a game area where a game ball rolls, and the game ball may roll further in the game area even if the game ball enters. The predetermined condition may not be satisfied even if a game ball enters the first entry area.

  Further, the second entry area may be provided in the game area, and the game ball may be guided to the back side of the game area when entering.

  In addition, the second approach area is easy to enter the game ball from the first state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball based on the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means being a specific result of the success / failure determination. A variable start port that changes state to the second state may be included.

  Furthermore, the predetermined effect may be an effect by image display, an effect by sound, or an effect by light.

  In addition, the effect obtained by changing the predetermined effect here may be an effect in which the predetermined effect itself is switched to another effect, or an effect in which a part of the predetermined effect is changed. Alternatively, it may be an effect in which some or all of the predetermined effects are covered with other effects.

  Also, giving a predetermined game value to a player is exemplified by paying out game media.

  Further, in the description so far, “the effect control means causes the effect means to perform a specific effect (for example, appearance of a prize ball payout) that affects the predetermined effect in order to change the predetermined effect. A game stand characterized by being. Is also explained.

  Further, in the description so far, “the effect means includes an image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for displaying an effect image, and the effect control means has a predetermined effect image (for example, a decoration for a normal figure). By displaying the graphic display) on the image display means, the predetermined effect is displayed on the image display means, and a part or all of the predetermined effect image is displayed as an effect obtained by changing the predetermined effect. An image (for example, see FIG. 20C) covered with a part or all of another image (for example, a panda character image 2081 having a scary face) is displayed on the image display means. Amusement stand. Is also explained.

  Here, the effect control means may cause the image display means to display an effect image that is wholly or partially translucent as the specific effect.

Further, the effect means includes sound output means for outputting a predetermined sound,
The production control means causes the sound output means to output the predetermined sound to cause the sound output means to perform the specific production, and the specific output that is output in parallel with the predetermined sound. The sound may be output to the sound output means. By doing so, the player may be able to recognize the occurrence of profit by the sound based on the specific performance.

  Further, the sound output means includes a ball tray capable of storing a game ball, and the collision based on the game ball paid out from the game ball payout means colliding with the game ball stored in the ball dish or the ball tray A sound may be output as the specific sound. By doing so, the collision sound is directed to the player from a direction different from that of the speaker, so that the player may be able to recognize the generation of profit more.

  In addition, in the description so far, “the first entry area (for example, the central universal start gate 251) is provided in the game area (for example, the game area 124) where the game ball rolls, The game area is further rolled, and the second entry area (for example, the central general winning opening 226) is entered by a game ball after entering the first entry area of the game area. A game table characterized by being provided at a possible position. Is also explained.

  Further, in the description so far, “a winning device (for example, a variable winning port 234) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined second condition is satisfied (for example, winning a big win of a special figure). The effect control means causes the effect means to perform an effect that suggests that the predetermined second condition is highly likely to be satisfied as the specific effect (for example, an effect of a pre-reading notice). A game stand characterized by being. Is also explained.

  Hereinafter, the start information generated based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry area is referred to as first start information, and the determination of success / failure based on the first start information is set as the first success / failure determination. The correctness determination means for performing the first correctness determination is used as the first correctness determination means.

  Also, second start information (for example, a special figure) generated based on a game ball entering the second entry area (for example, the first special figure start port 230, the second special figure start port 232). Second starting information storage means (for example, RAM 308) for storing a winning random number value, a big hit special figure random value, a small hit special figure random value, a lose special figure random value, and a special figure variation time determination random value. 2 and the second start information stored in the second start information storage means, and whether or not it is determined based on the acquired second start information. The second success / failure determination means (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300) for making a determination and deriving a second success / failure determination result, and when the symbol variation display is performed and the symbol variation display is finished, the second success / failure determination is performed. The symbol variation display that stops and displays the symbol form representing the judgment result is performed. The second symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214) and the second symbol display means stop display the symbol pattern representing the specific second determination result. Control state transition means (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300) that shifts the control state from the normal control state to the big hit control state and the second determination result based on predetermined second start information by the second determination unit. The second success / failure determination means provides a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the result will be the specific second success / failure determination result (for example, a big success / failure determination result). A pre-reading notice effecting means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) that executes at a predetermined execution probability based on the predetermined second starting information acquired before acquiring the starting information; Before The effect means includes the prefetch notice effect means, and the effect control means causes the prefetch notice effect means to perform the prefetch notice effect as the specific effect. Good.

  In addition, the variable symbol means (for example, variable prize opening 234) that is opened after the second symbol display means stops displaying the symbol form indicating the specific second success / failure determination result (for example, special figure big hit determination result). The aspect provided with this may be sufficient.

  The pre-reading notice effect unit executes a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the result of the determination on the basis of predetermined start information by the determination unit may be the specific determination result. Alternatively, it may be one that executes a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the information based on the predetermined starting information acquired before the determination unit determines that the predetermined starting information is acquired.

  Further, the prefetching notice effect means may start the prefetching notice effect before the appropriateness determination means makes a determination as to whether or not based on the predetermined start information.

  In addition, there is provided a symbol display unit that performs symbol variation display for each starting information stored in the starting information storage unit from the start of symbol variation until the symbol mode corresponding to the determination result is stopped and displayed. If it is an aspect, the pre-reading notice effect control means may use the predetermined start information in at least one of the symbol variation display corresponding to the predetermined start information and the symbol variation display executed prior to the symbol variation display. A pre-reading notice effect may be executed for notifying that the result of the determination based on whether or not the result is the specific determination result.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice producing unit may determine whether or not the notice of whether or not the result of the determination based on the predetermined start information by the determination unit may be the specific determination result may be executed. A pre-reading notice effect that is determined before the determination of whether or not based on the predetermined start information may be executed.

  Further, the prefetching notice effect means may execute the prefetching notice effect based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means, or the prefetch notice effect. The command may be executed based on receiving a command indicating that the predetermined start information is stored in the start information storage means.

  Also, a predetermined number of game balls are encapsulated as encapsulated balls, the encapsulated spheres are fired into a game area to play a game, and a predetermined game value is given to a player based on the fact that the encapsulated balls have won a predetermined entry area. It is also possible to use an enclosed ball type gaming machine that can be used by circulating the encapsulated ball that has won the predetermined entry area or the enclosed ball that has not won the prize to the game area. Further, the gaming value may be a predetermined number of game ball number data that can be launched into the game area, and the effect control means is based on the fact that the game ball number data is given to the player, You may make the said production | generation means perform the production | generation which changed this predetermined production (For example, the production which the regular symbol fluctuation production changed by a prize ball paying appearance). Further, the effect control means may display an image indicating the predetermined number of the predetermined number of game ball number data on the image display means as the specific effect.

  In the following, we will add that we have explained so far.

(Appendix 1)
A first entrance into which a game ball can enter;
Start information deriving means for deriving start information based on a game ball entering the first entrance;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Production means for performing a predetermined production according to the result of the judgment of the success / failure means;
A second entrance where a predetermined profit is generated based on the entry of a game ball,
The game stage characterized in that the effect means changes the predetermined effect based on a game ball entering the second entrance during the predetermined effect.

(Appendix 2)
A gaming machine according to appendix 1,
Profit granting means for granting a predetermined profit to the player based on the game ball entering the second entrance,
The game stage characterized in that the effect means performs a specific effect that affects the predetermined effect based on a game ball entering the second entrance during the predetermined effect.

(Appendix 3)
A game machine according to appendix 1 or 2,
The effect means includes display means for performing a predetermined display,
The display means is configured to display a part of the display effect based on the predetermined effect based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second entrance during the predetermined effect. A game stand characterized by covering with a part.

(Appendix 4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The game platform characterized in that the first entrance and the second entrance are respectively arranged at positions where game balls entering the first entrance can enter the second entrance. .

(Appendix 5)
The game stand according to appendix 2,
A winning device that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is provided, and the specific effect is an effect suggesting that the predetermined condition is highly likely to be satisfied. To play.
(Appendix 6)
In a game stand that gives a predetermined game value to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A first entry area where the predetermined condition is not satisfied even if a game ball enters;
A success / failure determination unit capable of performing a determination of success / failure based on establishment of a predetermined success / failure determination condition including an entry of a game ball into the first entry area;
Effect means including at least an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image;
Production control means capable of controlling the production means;
A second entry area in which the predetermined condition is established based on the entry of a game ball,
The effect control unit causes the image display unit to display a symbol variation display for performing a stop display of the symbol corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination of the success / failure determination unit after starting the variation display of the symbol,
The effect control means makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize at least a part of the symbol variation display when the game ball enters the second entry area while the image display unit displays the symbol variation display. The first production can be performed,
A game table comprising a notification means capable of notifying the success / failure determination result in a predetermined notification mode even if it is difficult for a player to visually recognize at least a part of the symbol variation display.
(Appendix 7)
A game stand according to appendix 6,
The game table characterized in that the notification means can notify the determination result in the predetermined notification mode even if it is difficult for the player to visually recognize at least a part of the stop display of the symbol.
(Appendix 8)
The game stand according to appendix 6 or 7,
When the game ball enters the second entry area while the image display means is displaying the symbol variation display, the effect control means is a second effect that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbol variation display. Is possible and
The gaming machine characterized in that the first effect is an effect that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the second effect.
(Appendix 9)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices 6 to 8,
The determination result includes a first determination result and a second determination result,
The notification means can be notified in the first notification mode when the result of the determination is the first determination result, and when the determination result is the second determination result. A game table that can be notified in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode.
(Appendix 10)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 6 to 9,
The effect means includes a movable body movable to a plurality of positions including a first position that does not cover the symbol variation display from the front and a second position that covers at least a part of the symbol variation display from the front,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the first effect by moving the movable body from the first position to the second position.

  In addition, even if it is the structural requirement contained only in each description of each embodiment and additional remarks demonstrated above, you may apply the structural requirement to other embodiment and additional remarks.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 208 Ornamental symbol display device 210 General symbol display device 212 Special symbol display device 216 Normal symbol hold lamp 222 High accuracy middle lamp 230 Special figure starting port 234 Variable winning port 251 Universal drawing start winning port 252 Door member 253 General-purpose starting gate 300 Main control unit 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 (5)

A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when a game value giving condition is established ;
A first approach area where the game value provision condition is not satisfied even if the game ball passes ;
A second approach area in which the game value granting condition is established based on a game ball entering;
If there is satisfaction of those determination criteria, and spruce determination means capable of performing the propriety determination,
An informing means capable of stopping and displaying the symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determining means after performing the variable display of the pattern
At least look including an image display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect image, a representation section that is configured separately from said notification means,
Production control means capable of controlling the production means;
In a game machine equipped with
The success / failure determination condition includes at least that a game ball has passed to the first entry area,
The effect control means is capable of causing the image display means to display a symbol variation display for performing a stop display of a symbol corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit after starting the variation display of the symbol,
The second entry area is a ball that can enter at least a game ball when the result of the determination by the determination unit is a specific determination result.
The effect control means is capable of causing the effect means to execute at least a jackpot notice for notifying whether a big hit will occur,
The jackpot is generated based on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the second entry area,
The effect control means causes the effect means to at least perform the jackpot notice so that at least a part of the symbol variation display is difficult for a player to visually recognize during the display of the symbol variation display by the image display means . Is possible and
The symbol variation display by the notification means is easily visible from the player even during a period in which at least a part of the symbol variation display by the image display means is difficult to see from the player.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1,
The effect control means can cause the effect means to at least give the jackpot notice so that at least a part of the symbol is difficult for the player to visually recognize during the stop display of the symbol by the image display means. Is,
The symbol stop display by the notification means is easily visible from the player even if at least a part of the symbol stop display by the image display means is difficult to see from the player.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The presentation control means, such not when the image display means has ball entrance gaming ball in the second entry area Showing display the symbol variation, the player the figure pattern varying display difficult viewing I演 It is possible to cause the production means to perform at least ,
The game table characterized in that the jackpot notice does not make it difficult for a player to visually recognize the effect. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The determination result includes a first determination result and a second determination result,
The notifying means can stop-display the first symbol form when the result of the success / failure determination is the first result / failure determination result, and when the result of the success / failure determination is the second result / failure determination result. amusement machine, characterized in that the said first design embodiment is capable stop display different second design aspect. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The effect means is movable to a plurality of positions including a first position where the symbol variation display by the image display means is not covered from the front and a second position where at least a part of the symbol variation display is covered from the front. Including the body,
The effect control means is capable of causing the movable body to perform the jackpot notice by moving the movable body from the first position to the second position. Stand.