JP5176242B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In addition, such a gaming table is provided with a symbol display device such as a 7-segment display, and when a game ball wins at the start opening, the symbol of the symbol display device fluctuates for a predetermined time, and the symbol after the change is predetermined. When a specific symbol mode is reached, a control state advantageous to the player is generated, such as opening a variable prize opening for a predetermined time.

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

  For such a game machine, if it is determined in advance that the right to change the symbol before the change of the symbol is started (so-called prefetching) and it is determined that an advantageous control state is generated, There is known a gaming table that notifies the player of the result of prefetching before the end of the change (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, not only the symbols are changed, but also the player is notified in advance of the result of prefetching, so that the player can have a sense of expectation and the interest is improved. Although it has become possible to some extent, there is a fear that the player will soon get bored unless the gameability is improved and the player's willingness to continue to be sustained.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game stand which can improve the interest of a game more in view of the said situation.

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-described object includes a symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display,
Control means capable of executing at least control of the symbol display means;
A prefetch notice means capable of executing at least a prefetch notice;
A notice means capable of executing at least a notice;
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for holding the start of the symbol variation display when a holding condition is established,
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for starting the symbol variation display when a pending digest condition is established,
The control means is capable of at least starting a big hit gaming state,
The jackpot game state includes at least a jackpot game state with a ball and a jackpot game state without a ball,
The prefetch notice means is capable of at least executing the prefetch notice when the prefetch notice execution condition is satisfied in the game with a game with a ball.
The pre-reading notice means is at least incapable of executing the pre-reading notice regardless of the establishment of the pre-reading notice execution condition in the big hit gaming state without a ball.
The notice means is capable of at least executing a false prefetch notice when the false prefetch notice execution condition is satisfied even if the start of the symbol variation display is not suspended in the big hit game state with the ball. Is,
It is characterized by that.

  According to the game stand of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a figure which shows the one part control state which the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment can take. (A) is a figure which shows the big hit judgment table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300, (b) is a figure which shows the small hit judgment table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300. (C) is a figure which shows the symbol determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process (step S224) which CPU304 of the main-control part 300 performs. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the memory | storage state of the prefetch result memory | storage part for special figure 1 for RAM308, or the prefetch result memory part for special figure 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a special hit control state determination table stored in a ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table stored in a ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol control state set table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300, and is used at the time of a non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). It is a figure which shows the symbol control state set table used at the time of the electric support state (probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a control state determination table stored in a ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. It is the figure which put together the relationship between the stop pattern of a special figure, a change pattern, and the control state after completion | finish of a big hit control state when a pachinko machine is in a non-electric support state (normal state or probability change state 1). It is the figure which put together the relationship between the stop pattern of a special figure, a change pattern, and the control state after the big hit control state completion | finish when a pachinko machine is in an electric support state (probability change state 2). It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 used in a non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used at the time of the electric support state (probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300. FIG. The figure which shows the timer number determination table used when the control state at the time of a lottery is a non-electric support state or a non-electric support state, and the stop symbol of the special figure is the off symbol 1 or the off symbol 2 It is. Regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, if the stop symbol of special figure 1 is jackpot symbol 1 and the stop symbol of special figure 2 is jackpot symbol 1 to 3, Or it is a figure which shows the timer number determination table used when the stop symbol of a special figure is the big hit symbol 4 in an electric support state. Regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, the stop symbol of the special figure was the small hit symbol 1-2, and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 was the big hit symbol 2-3 It is a figure which shows the timer number determination table used when the stop symbol of a special figure is the jackpot symbol 4 in the case or in a non-electric support state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a timer number and a special figure change time. It is the figure which showed the example of the change of the control state in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is the first sub-control unit 400. 5 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the effect control process (S309) which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the display aspect of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in the case of displaying a prefetch result image in the last round of jackpot game, (d) is the last round of jackpot game FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display form of the decorative symbol display device 208 when displaying a control state suggestion image after the end of the big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 at the time of the special figure 2 variable game which follows after alert | reporting the prefetching result in the last round of jackpot game. (A) is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is similarly memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows a small hit determination table, (c) is a figure which similarly shows the symbol determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special hit control state determination table stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment and used at the time of a non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). It is a figure which shows the special hit control state determination table used at the time of the electric support state (time-short state or probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the change pattern determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol control state set table used in the non-electricity support state (normal state or probability variation state 1) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol control state set table used in the electric support state (time reduction state or probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the control state determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. When the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1), the stop pattern of the special figure, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341, and the control after the end of the big hit control state It is the figure which put together the relationship with a state. When the pachinko machine in the second embodiment is in the electric support state (short-time state or probability variation state 2), the stop pattern of the special figure, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341, and the control state after the end of the big hit control state FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used in the normal state memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used in the probability variation state 1 memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment used at the time of an electric support state (short-time state or probability variation state 2). It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. The timer number used when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol 1 or the off symbol 2 regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery of the second embodiment is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. It is a figure which shows the determination table. Regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery of the second embodiment is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, if the stop symbol of the special figure 1 is the jackpot symbol 1 or the special figure in the electric support state It is a figure which shows the timer number determination table used when the stop symbol of is a jackpot symbol 2-4. Even if the control state at the time of the lottery of the second embodiment is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, when the stop symbol of the special figure is the small hit symbol 1-2, or the non-electric support state It is a figure which shows the timer number determination table used when the stop symbol of a special figure is jackpot symbols 2-4. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the timer number and the special figure change time in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the change of the control state in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed another example of the change of the control state in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the slot machine which can apply this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. 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 this 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 that represents 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 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, a probability variation state 1, and a probability variation state 2, 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 corresponds to 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.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. In the vicinity of the second special figure start 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 start port 232 is variable. It corresponds to a starting means and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). While the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and when the universal figure display game 210 is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 has a predetermined time. Opening and closing at intervals and a predetermined number of times allows the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 corresponds to a second starting region in which the size of the entrance changes from one of the small size and the large size to either size. 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 a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing 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 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. 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 is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 3 as long as it becomes a winning of the game ball by passing or entering the game ball. 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.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 is received (this circuit includes two 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. 1 are filled with game balls. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a ball full sensor for detecting a lower pan, and a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and outputs amplification results and reference voltages. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, the first special figure display device 212, and the second special figure display device 21. A drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the display, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, general-purpose display hold lamp 216, first special figure hold lamp 218). , A second special figure holding lamp 220, a high-accuracy middle lamp 222, etc.) and a solenoid circuit 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable winning port 234, etc. A driving circuit 334 is connected to this.

  When the ball detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Output. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 232, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, 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. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop 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 special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as symbol fluctuation stop display. This symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 5A shows eight types of special charts of “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure D” and “Special Figure H” to “Special Figure K” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. Yes. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in this embodiment, four types of big hit symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure D") are prepared as the special symbol stop symbol patterns. “Special figure A” is a jackpot symbol 1 and a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol. “Special figure B” is jackpot symbol 2, which is also a 15R special jackpot symbol. “Special figure C” is jackpot symbol 3 and is a 7R special jackpot symbol. “Special figure D” is a jackpot symbol 4 and a 2R special jackpot symbol. The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and the 15th round is one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). ) Means that this operation lasts up to 15 times. Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by a lottery using hardware random numbers (win / no decision), and the determination of the big hit symbol uses a software random number. This is done by lottery (whether or not). In the present embodiment, a big hit is a big hit. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is a special figure variable game after the jackpot game ends, and the difference in probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot). 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. The special figure high probability state and the special figure low probability state are one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and the big hit control state in which the big hit game is performed is also the control prepared in the pachinko machine 100. One of the states. The big hit control state may be referred to as a first special control state. Also, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game is ended may be referred to as a special figure probability change, and a state in which the probability of winning a big jackpot after the jackpot game ends is a second special control state or It may be called a certain change state.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is also provided with a state with an electric chew support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state) as one of the control states. The electric support state will be described later in detail. When the electric support state is set, it is usually a high probability state, and when there is no electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as a non-electric support state) Usually low probability state. The common figure high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the common figure variable game is high (for example, the winning probability is 99/100), and the common figure low probability state is low in the probability of winning the common figure variable game (for example, The winning probability is 1/100).

  In the present embodiment, two types of small hit symbols ("Special Figure H" and "Special Figure I") are prepared as the stop symbol forms of special figures. “Special figure H” is a small hit symbol 1, which is a symbol in which the variable winning opening 234 operates once and the door member 2341 opens twice. The “special drawing I” is the small winning symbol 2, which is also a symbol in which the variable winning opening 234 is operated once and the door member 2341 is opened twice. In the case of opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, the condition that one operation of the variable prize opening 234 is completed at the first opening (the entry of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls), a predetermined amount of games) When the value (predetermined number of spheres) or one or more of the passage of a predetermined time from the start of the round is established, the second opening is not performed. That is, the small hit may be considered to move the same as the big hit of one round. The small hit control state in which the small hit game is performed is also one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100.

  In the present embodiment, two types of out-of-order symbols ("Special Figure J" and "Special Figure K") are prepared as the stop pattern form of the special figure. “Special figure J” is the missing symbol 1 and “Special figure K” is the missing symbol 2.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a big hit where the player's advantage is high, a loss that the player's advantage is low, and a small hit where the advantage is intermediate are prepared. ing.

  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 1st special figure display device 212 and the 2nd special figure display device 214 are equivalent to the right and wrong determination result notification means which notifies the right and wrong determination result (lottery result).

FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. When notifying “Special Figure A” or “Special Figure B”, “decorative symbol combination 2” in which three identical odd decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (For example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 5—decoration 5—decoration 5”) is stopped and displayed. Further, when “special drawing C” is notified, “decoration pattern combination 1” (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, in which three identical even decoration symbols are arranged in symbol display areas 208a to 208c. ”And“ Decoration 4-Decoration 4-Decoration 4 ”) are stopped and displayed. Further, when “Special Figure D”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure I” are to be notified, a combination of “decorative symbols” such as “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “Decorative symbol combination 4” such as “3” or “decoration 1—decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. Further, when the special symbols “Special J” and “Special K” are notified, the symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. A combination of symbols (for example, disparity) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of “decorative display of decorative symbols” to the stop display of decorative symbols (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) may also be referred to as symbol variation stop displays. FIG. 5C shows an example of a normal stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the 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 has a special jackpot special figure 1 random number counter, a special jackpot special figure 1 random number counter, a special jump figure 1 random number counter, and a counter for these counters for the special figure 2. Is provided. The RAM 308 is also provided with a special figure random number counter common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In addition, the RAM 308 stores the number of reservations, special figure 1 winning random number value, special jackpot special figure 1 random value, small bonus special figure 1 random value, outlier special figure 1 random value, special figure 1 success / failure look-ahead result, special The result of FIG. 1 look-ahead result, special figure 1 success / failure determination result, special figure 1 decision result, special figure 1 timer decision result, and these random numbers and results for special figure 2 are stored. In addition, the RAM 308 has separate storage units that are divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery), separately for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Yes. As will be described later, the reserved storage unit of FIG. 1 sets three random values, that is, a special figure 1 winning random value, a big hit special figure 1 random value, and a small hit special figure 1 random value as a set. Three random numbers are stored for each area, one set at a time in winning order (holding order).

  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 resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  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 present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in 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 embodiment), 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 processing, 4 for generating initial values of the normal winning random number counter, the big hit special figure random value counter, the small hit special figure random value counter, and the off special figure random value counter, respectively. Two initial value generation random number counters, and two random number counters for generating each of the normal timer random value and the special timer random number are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. 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 (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  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 to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  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 the previous time, there is a previous detection signal, and there is a detection signal this time. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 234, 230 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In 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 normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Special Figure 1 Random Value for Big Hit, Special Figure 1 Random Value for Small Hit, Special Figure 1 Random Value for Outbreak, Special Figure 2 Random Value for Big Hit, Special Figure 2 Random Value for Small Hit, Special Figure 2 Random Value for Outage The random number counter for generating is updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made 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 is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random value related to the special figure 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value related to the special figure 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  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 normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when winning holes 234, 230 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 and the number of special figure 1 variable games on hold is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), a predetermined Get startup information. That is, if the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number, the special figure 1 winning random number value, the big hit special figure 1 random value, and the small hit special figure 1 random value are acquired. The special figure 1 winning random value acquired here is a value obtained by processing a hardware random number (a value of hardware random number + a value of R register + 1). On the other hand, the big hit special figure 1 random value and the small hit special figure 1 random value are values obtained by processing software random numbers (value of software random number + value of R register + 1). The various random number values (starting information) acquired here are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) of the holding storage unit of FIG. The The reserved storage unit of FIG. 1 stores the start information acquired when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 230 (first start area) up to a predetermined first upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to the first start information storage means that can be stored. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. The first start-up information storage means may be used, or the reserved storage section and the temporary area shown in FIG. 1 may be used as the first start-up information storage means. Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 308, and the number of holdings in FIG. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit. As for special figure 2, each random value which is starting information is acquired similarly to special figure 1, and the acquired random number value is similarly stored as a set of starting information in the reserved storage unit of special figure 2 provided in RAM 308. In addition, 1 is added to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 2 stored in the RAM 308. The reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 stores the start information acquired when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 (second start area) up to a predetermined second upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to a possible second starting information storage means. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 may be used as the second start-up information storage unit, or the reserved storage unit and the temporary area in FIG. 2 may be used as the second start-up information storage unit.

  In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general map start port 228 and the number of the general map variable games held is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment), the general map at that timing is used. The value of the random number counter for generating the winning random number is acquired as the starting winning random number value which is the starting information, and stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308 different from that for the special drawing. Further, in this winning acceptance process, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, or the variable winning port 234 are awarded (balls) by a predetermined ball detection sensor. When detected, transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the general figure starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 winning ( Set the winning acceptance information indicating the presence or absence of (entering).

  It should be noted that, regardless of whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holds is equal to or more than the predetermined number, 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 normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation 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. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to display the off symbol. 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 normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

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

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member 2321 in the closed state is output to the open / close drive solenoid (332) of 2321, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is out of play, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned 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.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Subsequently, special figure prefetching processing (step S224) is executed. This special figure prefetch process will be described later.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225), Subsequently, the special figure state update process (special figure 1 state update process) about special figure 1 is performed (step S227). Detailed description of the special figure state update processing will be described later.

  Here, some control states that the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can take will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating some control states that can be taken by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can take control states such as a probability variation state 1 (non-electric support state), a probability variation state 2 (electric support state), and a normal state (non-electric support state).

  The electric support state here is a predetermined value in which the player's advantage is higher than that in the non-electric support state, for example, by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game until the start of the next big hit. It means a state. This 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 (short time state) is started on condition that the big hit game is ended (end of the first special control state). Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. When the 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 1/100 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/100 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the variation time of the usual variable game of 10 seconds is shortened to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (electric chew releasing period extension). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.5 seconds is extended to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that opens only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 opens twice in the electric support state (opens for 2 seconds, closes for 1 second, 2 seconds open). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chew release times. As described above, the hour / short flag is set to OFF during the big hit game (during the first special control state) and during the small 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, the player's advantage will be high, and it may be in the electric support state (short-time state), and the probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 will increase, the electric chew release period If either one of the extension or the increase in the number of times the electric chew is released is performed, the electric support state (short time state) may be set. The electric support state corresponds to an example of a first control state, and the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of a second control state. In the second control state (non-electric support state), the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 (starting region) than in the first control state (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 second special figure starting port 232 (the second starting region) has an entrance longer in the electric support state (during the first control state) than in the second control state (non-electric support state). Large size.

  Further, as described above, the probability variation state refers to a state (a special figure high probability state) in which the probability of winning a big hit after the end of the big hit game (after the end of the first special control state) is high. Furthermore, a special figure high probability state after the big hit game is finished is called special figure certain change. Note that the gaming state does not change after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if the special figure low probability state is entered before the start of the small hit game, the special figure high probability state is not obtained after the small hit game ends.

  Probability change state 1 (predetermined first probability change state) is a special figure probability change and is a non-electric support state (non-electric support state). The second probability variation state) is a state where both the special diagram certain variation and the electric support are present, and the probability of a big hit in the special diagram 2 increases. On the other hand, the normal state (predetermined control state) is a state in which neither special figure probability change nor electric support is present, a non-electric support state (non-time-short state), or a non-probable change state. In the probability variation state 1, since there is no electric support, the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 is difficult to open, and it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not there is a special diagram certainty variation. This is the so-called hidden probability change. In addition, since the probability variation state 2 also serves as an electric support state, the pair of blade members 2321 are easily opened, and the player notices that there is an electric support, but it is difficult to determine whether or not there is a special figure change. However, in the present embodiment, the time-short state shown in FIG. 8 that does not change the special figure and has electric support is not prepared.

  In the pachinko machine 100, a time reduction flag and a probability change flag are provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to grasp what control state the current control state is. When the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shifts to the probability variation state 1, it turns off the time reduction flag while turning on the probability variation flag, and when it shifts to the probability variation state 2, it turns on the time reduction flag and also turns on the probability variation flag. Further, when shifting to the normal state, the time reduction flag is turned off and the probability variation flag is turned off. Therefore, the time reduction flag is turned on when the electric support state (probability change state 2) is entered, and the time reduction flag is turned off when the operation state changes to the non-electric support state (probability change state 1 or the normal state). If the time reduction state shown in FIG. 8 is prepared, the time reduction flag is turned on while the probability variation flag is turned off.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 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. Also here, first, a special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed (step S229). In the special figure 2 related lottery process, when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is established, a lottery (win / fail determination) is performed to determine a stop symbol and a timer number. As the pass / fail judgment conditions here, the opening / closing control of the special figure 1 variable game, the special figure 2 dynamic game, and the variable winning opening 234 is not performed (the state of both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is not operating), In addition, it is a condition that the number of special figure 2 variable games on hold is 1 or more. If this success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the most recently stored start information (the special figure 2 winning random number value, which is a random value for one set, the big hit special figure 2 randomness) is stored from the holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. The numerical value and the special figure 2 for small hits) are taken out, and the starting information (a set of random values) still stored in the reserved storage unit is transferred from the currently stored area to the adjacent area. That is, the start information stored in the past is taken out from the hold storage unit, and if the start information is stored in the hold storage unit, the Nth oldest start information is set as the (N-1) oldest start information in the hold storage unit. It will be set. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. In addition, it is good also as another success / failure determination condition that the game ball entered into the 2nd special figure starting port 232. As described above, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 232, the starting information may be acquired, and whether or not it is determined may be determined based on the starting information.

  Here, first of all, whether or not the big hit of the special figure is determined (lottery) using the big hit determination table is performed.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  Based on the current control state, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 winning random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) in the random number value for one set extracted from the RAM 308 belongs to the numerical range of the big hit random number. judge. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 refers to the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the RAM 308, and if the control state (normal state) is “no special figure certain change”, the special figure 2 winning random number value is 10001 to 10162. If it belongs to the numerical value range, it is determined that it is a big hit, and if the control state is “with special figure probability variation” (probability variation state 1, probability variation state 2), the special figure 2 winning random number value belongs to the numerical range of 10001-1638. If it is a big hit. It should be noted that the control state of “no special figure probability change” is a special figure low probability state, and the control state of “special figure probability change” is a special figure high probability state. From the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. It can be seen that the special figure high probability state has a higher probability of winning the special figure jackpot than the special figure low probability state.

  If the big win is not won, the special hit determination of the special figure using the small hit determination table is performed.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a small hit determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  If the big hit is not won, it is determined based on the current control state whether or not the special figure 2 winning random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) belongs to the small hit random number range. To do. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, as in the big hit determination, if the special figure 2 winning random number value falls within the numerical range of 10163 to 11255 if the control state is “no special figure certain change” (normal state). If it is determined that it is a small hit and the control state is “with special figure probability variation” (probability variation state 1, probability variation state 2), if the special figure 2 winning random number value falls within the numerical range of 11639 to 12731, it is determined to be a small hit. . In the small hit determination table shown in FIG. 9B, the winning probability for the small hit is the same for “no special figure certain change” and “special figure certain change”.

  If neither the big win nor the small win is won, the result of the determination is wrong.

  Next, in the special figure 2 related lottery process, the stop symbol is determined using the symbol determination table.

  FIG. 9C shows a symbol determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit special figure 2 random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) out of one set of random values extracted from the RAM 308 is the big hit symbol 1-4. It is determined which one of the random number ranges prepared corresponding to each belongs to.

  If the result of the determination (lottery) is small hit, the special figure 2 random number for small hits (a possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) out of one set of random values extracted from the RAM 308 is small. It is determined whether the numerical value range of the random number prepared corresponding to the winning symbol 1 or the numerical value range of the random number prepared corresponding to the small winning symbol 2 belongs.

  Furthermore, if the result of the determination of success / failure (lottery) is out of place, the special figure 2 random number value for out of use is acquired at this timing. The special figure 2 for loss is a value obtained by processing a software random number (software random number + R register value + 1), and a possible numerical range is 0 to 65535. Then, the special figure 2 random value for loss obtained here (the possible numerical range is 0 to 65535) is prepared corresponding to the numerical value range of the random number prepared corresponding to the off symbol 1 and the off symbol 2 It is determined whether it belongs to a numerical range of random numbers.

  In this way, the stop symbol in the numerical range to which the random number value according to the result of the determination is determined as the stop symbol of the special figure 2. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area for storing information representing a stop symbol (stop symbol information storage region) for each of the special symbols 1 and 2. The information indicating the stop symbol determined in the above is stored in the stop symbol information storage area of the special map 2 of the RAM 308.

  The determination of the timer number will be described later.

  Subsequently, a special figure related lottery process (special figure 1 related lottery process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S231). The special figure 1 related lottery process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 related lottery process is replaced with “special figure 1”, and the description thereof will be omitted. Each determination table shown in FIG. 9 is commonly used in the special figure 2 related lottery process and the special figure 1 related lottery process, but in the special figure 2 related lottery process and the special figure 1 related lottery process. Different determination tables may be used.

  The main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the same timing (winning acceptance process S217 in the main control unit timer interruption process started at a predetermined opportunity) can be performed. When the start information is acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 230 and the start information is acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure start port 232, Even if both the start condition of the 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied at the same time, or both the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied, Since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. 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 lottery result notification based on the winning to the first special figure starting port 230, the lottery result notification based is performed.

  Now that the explanation of the special figure related lottery process is over, the special figure prefetching process (step S224) performed before the special figure related lottery process will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure prefetching process (step S224) executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300.

  First, in step S2241, whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased, that is, in the reserved storage unit provided in the RAM 308, the start information about the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 winning selection which is a set of random values) Judgment is made as to whether or not a numerical value, special figure 2 for big hits, and special figure 2 random numbers for small hits) are added, and if they are increased (if added), the increased special figure 2 is started The stop symbol of special figure 2 is prefetched with reference to the information (step S2242). That is, in step S2242, the starting information is prefetched from the holding storage unit of the special figure 2 according to the timing at which the holding storage unit (second starting information storage means) of the special figure 2 stores the starting information, The winning / failing determination result in the special figure 2 related lottery process S229 and the symbols to be stopped are derived in advance based on the pre-read start information. In step S2242, prefetching is performed using the determination table shown in FIG. 9 based on whether or not the current control state is a state with a special figure certain change. That is, the stop symbol of special figure 2 is prefetched in the same manner as the special figure-related lottery process described above. More specifically, when a win / no-go determination is made in the special figure related lottery processing (steps S229 and S231) shown in FIG. In the case of the special figure 2, whether or not the big hit symbol 1 or 2 determination result) is derived is preliminarily determined based on the start information pre-read before performing the determination.

  In step S2243 subsequent to step S2242, stop symbol information representing the pre-read stop symbol of special figure 2 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 308 (pre-read result storage unit for special figure 2). Here, the success / failure and stop symbols of the special figure 2 are preliminarily determined based on the pre-read start information, but the success / failure determination of the special figure 2 and the stop symbol are also separately determined in the special figure 2 related lottery processing. On the other hand, if it has not increased in the determination in step S2241, the process proceeds to step S2244, and the pre-reading of the starting information in FIG. 2 is not performed.

  In step S2244, whether or not the start information of the special figure 1 has increased, that is, in the reserved storage unit provided in the RAM 308, the special figure 1 winning random number value, which is a random number value for one set, the special figure 1 random number value for jackpot, Also, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 for small hits has been added, and if it has increased (if added), whether or not the big hit game is in progress (for example, in the first special control state). Is determined (step S2245). If it is not during the big hit game, it is next determined whether or not the current control state is the electric support state (probability change state 2) with reference to the time reduction flag and the probability change flag prepared in the RAM 308 (step S2246). ) If the current control state is the non-electric support state (if the time reduction flag is off), the stop symbol of special figure 1 is prefetched with reference to the increased start information of special figure 1 (step S2247). . That is, in step S2247, the starting information is prefetched from the holding storage unit of FIG. 1 according to the timing at which the holding storage unit (first starting information storage unit) of FIG. 1 stores the starting information. Also in this step S2247, as in the previous step S2242, based on whether or not the current control state is the state with special figure certain change, it is prefetched using the determination table shown in FIG. That is, the stop symbol of special figure 1 is prefetched in the same manner as the special figure-related lottery process described above. Here, based on the pre-read start information, whether the special figure 1 is correct or not is determined in advance. However, the special figure 1 related lottery process also determines whether the special figure 1 is correct or not.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes step S2242 and step S2247 described above corresponds to prefetching means.

  In step S2248 following step S2247, stop symbol information indicating the pre-read stop symbol of special figure 1 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 308 (pre-reference result storage unit for special figure 1), and the main control unit timer allocation shown in FIG. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, if it does not increase in the determination in step S2244, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In addition, when the game is a big hit game, and when the current control state is the electric support state (the hourly flag is on), the pre-reading of the stop symbol of Special Figure 1 is not performed, and in these cases Then, without referring to the increased start information of FIG. 1, information indicating “undecided” is stored in the pre-read result storage unit for special figure 1 (step S2249), and the main control unit timer allocation shown in FIG. Return to processing. That is, based on the fact that the ball has entered the starting port where the pair of blade members 2321 are not provided (the starting port is in a fixed state and in this embodiment, the first special figure starting port 230), Pre-reading is not performed on the starting information acquired during the electric support, and the pre-reading result is not notified. By doing so, the fairness of the player is secured. In this embodiment, since it is difficult to enter the second special figure starting port 232 unless it is in the electric support state, in many cases, the look-ahead about the suspension of the special figure 2 stored during the electric support state Thus, in the electric support state, even if there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the prefetching for the special figure 1 is not performed. However, during the big hit game and the electric support state, the pre-reading of the determination of success / failure in FIG. You may be made not to alert | report. Furthermore, the stop display result is the jackpot symbol 1-4, during the symbol variation display, during the jackpot game and during the electric support, refer to the start information based on the entry of the game ball to the first special figure start port 230 It is possible not to perform pre-reading for the determination of success / failure in FIG. In addition, it was determined that a big hit was made as a result of pre-reading of the success / failure judgment of special figures 1 and 2 and pre-reading of the stop symbol, and it was found that the jackpot symbols 1 to 4 were stopped and displayed after notification of the judgment result was started. After that, during the variable display of the symbols where the stop display result is the jackpot symbol 1-4, during the jackpot game and during the electric support, the special information which is performed with reference to the start information based on the entry of the game ball into the first special diagram start port 231 It is possible not to perform pre-reading for the determination of success / failure in FIG.

  As described above, when there is a possibility that the electric support state may start as the control state or during the electric support state, it becomes a condition for starting the fluctuation of the low-priority special chart, or the size of the entrance depends on the control state. By limiting the pre-reading of the determination of whether or not the special figure is determined by referring to the starting information based on the entry of the game ball into the first special figure starting port 231 whose length does not change, the pre-reading of the stop symbol, or the notification of the pre-reading result. It becomes possible to guarantee the fairness of the game. In some cases, the fairness of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, the fairness of the game will be described in detail.

  In the case of a pachinko machine that notifies the player that start information that is a big hit is stored in the first start information storage means, in order to avoid the big hit in FIG. 2 until the notification is made. Prevent the game ball from entering the second special figure starting port 232 and adjust the ball launch handle 134 so that the game ball is not fired until all the memory of the first start information storage means is digested, During the period when all the memories of the first start information storage means are digested and the electric chew is closed, the game ball is made to enter the first special figure start port 231 by operating the ball launch handle 134. The game of increasing the memory of the first start information storage means is repeated until the above notification is made, that is, the start information that is a big hit is stored in the first start information storage means. Then, on the condition that the notification is made, the player causes the game ball to enter the second special figure starting port 232 so as to make a big hit in the special figure 2 during the electric support state, and during the electric support state, the first ball There is a person who performs a game method that tries to store start information that is a big hit in both the start information storage means and the second start information storage means. When playing with such a game method, of course, it is very disadvantageous for pachinko shops where pachinko machines are installed, and a player who does not know such a game method knows It is very disadvantageous compared to the former. On the other hand, in the state where the electric support state may start as the control state or in the electric support state, the special figure 1 which is performed with reference to the start information based on the entry of the game ball to the first special figure start port 231 is performed. It may be possible to ensure the fairness of the game by prohibiting prefetching of the success / failure determination, prefetching of the stop symbol, or notification of the prefetching result.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination in step S2241 is YES and when the determination in step S2246 is No, that is, in a predetermined control state, based on the result of pre-reading start information. Pre-judgment results of special figure determination and stop symbol determination are pre-determined with a probability of 100%, and stop symbol information is also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 with a probability of 100%, but these 100% probabilities are less than 100%. The predetermined probability may be used. For example, depending on the result of a lottery using a predetermined random number (for example, a pre-read random number), the stop symbol of the special figure may not be pre-read or stop symbol information may not be stored. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery result based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is prioritized over the lottery result based on the winning at the first special drawing starting port 230. This is a gaming table (pachinko machine) to be played, but if it is such a gaming table, as described above, during the jackpot game, only the pre-reading of the special figure 2 hold is performed, and the pre-reading of the special figure 1 is not performed. Alternatively, during the first control state (for example, the electric support state), only the pre-reading for holding in FIG. 2 may be performed, and the pre-reading for holding in FIG. 1 may not be performed. Alternatively, only the pre-reading for holding in FIG. 2 may be performed and the pre-reading for holding in FIG. 1 may not be performed. In particular, as in the present embodiment, the result notification of the winning / failing determination (lottery) based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is the result of the winning / failing determination (lottery) based on the winning at the first special diagram starting port 230. When the priority is given over the notification, the control state at the time of determining whether or not the result is a big hit is stored, and if the control state at that time is a non-electric support state, the big hit game In some cases, pre-reading about start-up information or notification of the pre-reading result is not performed (only special figure 1 of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is not carried out, or neither special figure is carried out), and it is in the electric support state. For example, during the big hit game, it is preferable not to pre-read the start information for the special figure 1 or notify the pre-read result, but to pre-read the start information for the special figure 2 or notify the pre-read result. That is, no pre-read notification is performed during the execution of the jackpot won during the non-electric support, and no pre-read notification is performed as shown in FIG. It is preferable to do so. If the notice of the look-ahead result of special figure 1 is made during the big hit game, if the notice of the prefetch result is given as a notice, the suspension of the special figure 1 is completely digested after the big hit game is finished. If you hold again in Special Figure 1 and aim for a big hit by holding Special Figure 2, the probability of winning a big hit in both Special Figure 2 and Special Figure 1 does not digest the Special Figure 1 hold. It will be higher than aiming for a big hit with a hold of 2. On the other hand, if the big hit notification is made in FIG. 1 as the prefetch result notification, after the big hit game is over, if the special figure 2 hold is aimed at so as not to digest the hold of the special figure 1, , Both the special figure 2 and the special figure 1 will be a big hit. Thus, the notification of the look-ahead result in FIG. 1 during the jackpot game suggests the player to perform a game operation, and the player who knows that such an operation is possible and the player who does not know And the advantage will be different. In other words, game fairness may be lost. For this reason, during the jackpot game, only the holding of the special figure 2 is prefetched, and the prefetching result is notified only in the case of the big hit during the electric support state in which the holding is easy to accumulate in the special figure 2. It is possible to excite only the place where the feelings about the game should be raised, and the interest of the player may be improved. As described above, if the prefetch result of Special Figure 1 is notified during the big hit game, the fairness of the game may be lost. However, in order to perform the look-ahead of special figure 2, the special figure 2 hold must be accumulated. Furthermore, if the pre-reading result in FIG. 1 is notified, if a notice of deviation is made as the pre-reading result notification, after the big hit game is over, all the holdings in FIG. If you hold the hold in Figure 1 and aim for a big hit in the special figure 2 hold, the probability of a big hit in both the special figure 2 and the special figure 1 of the special figure 2 without digesting the hold of the special figure 1 It is higher than aiming for a big hit on hold. On the other hand, if the big hit notification is made in FIG. 1 as the prefetch result notification, after the big hit game is over, if the special figure 2 hold is aimed at so as not to digest the hold of the special figure 1, , Both the special figure 2 and the special figure 1 will be a big hit. Or the probability of big hits in both increases. Thus, the notification of the look-ahead result in FIG. 1 during the jackpot game suggests the player to perform a game operation, and the player who knows that such an operation is possible and the player who does not know And the advantage will be different. In other words, the fairness of benefits may be lost. For this reason, during the jackpot game, only the holding of the special figure 2 is prefetched, and the prefetching result is notified only in the case of the big hit during the electric support state in which the holding is easy to accumulate in the special figure 2. It is possible to excite only the place where the feelings about the game should be raised, and the interest of the player may be improved.

  Note that the prefetching on the result of the determination is performed to execute a predetermined process such as notification, but in some cases, the prefetching is performed, but the prefetched result is not used for the predetermined process such as notification. . It can be considered. However, a pachinko machine that performs prefetching but does not use the prefetched result for a predetermined process such as notification may be perceived by a game store or a player as a suspicious machine for ensuring fairness. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a pachinko machine that can be used or played by a game shop or a player without anxiety in the first place during a period in which predetermined processing such as notification is not performed is performed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a storage state of the special-purpose prefetch result storage unit for the special figure 1 or the pre-fetch result storage unit for the special figure 2 in the RAM 308.

  Each of the special figure 1 prefetch result storage section and the special figure 2 prefetch result storage section of the RAM 308 is divided into four areas corresponding to the maximum number of reservations.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the pre-reading result storage unit for special figure 1 in the RAM 308. The special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit 3081 shown in FIG. 11A stores stop symbol information based on the prefetch results in all four areas.

  FIG. 11B is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the special-picture 2 prefetch result storage unit of the RAM 308. The pre-reading result storage unit 3082 for special figure 2 shown in FIG. 11B is based on the pre-reading result only in the area corresponding to the hold 1 where the lottery of the special figure variable game is put on hold first among the four areas. Symbol information is stored, and information representing “none” is stored in the remaining three regions (regions corresponding to the respective holdings 1 to 3). In step S2243 shown in FIG. 10, the information indicating "none" and the stop symbol information based on the prefetch result are replaced (stop symbol information based on the prefetch result is overwritten).

  FIG. 11C is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 of the RAM 308 in the electric support state. The special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit 3081 shown in FIG. 11C indicates that the area corresponding to the hold 1 among the four areas is “undecided” stored in step S2249 shown in FIG. Information representing information is stored, and information representing “none” is stored in the remaining three regions (regions corresponding to the respective holdings 1 to 3). Also in step S2248 shown in FIG. 10, the information indicating “none” and the stop symbol information are replaced (overwriting the stop symbol information).

  The pre-read result storage unit for special figure 1 in the RAM 308 is an area other than the area in which information indicating “none” is stored (area corresponding to all four areas in FIG. 11A) at the start of the big hit game. Information indicating “undecided” is overwritten. “None” in the prefetch result storage unit indicates that the start information is not held in the corresponding area of the hold storage unit. For example, when two pieces of start information are held (stored) in the hold storage unit of FIG. 1, information indicating “None” in the area corresponding to the hold 2, 3 of the prefetch result storage unit of FIG. Will be stored. In addition, when three pieces of start information are held (stored) in the hold storage unit in FIG. 2, information indicating “none” is stored in the area corresponding to the hold 3 in the prefetch result storage unit in FIG. Will be. Furthermore, when two pieces of starting information are held (stored) in the holding storage unit of FIG. 1 and the starting information corresponding to the holding 1 is not prefetched due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the prefetching result of FIG. Information indicating “undecided” is stored in the area corresponding to the hold 2 of the storage unit, and information indicating “none” is stored in the area corresponding to 3.

  Here, the special figure state update process (step S225, step S227) will be described. Note that the special figure 2 state update process (step S225) and the special figure 1 state update process (step S227) are processes in which "special figure 2" and "special figure 1" are replaced, so that they are not distinguished from each other. It may be simply referred to as “special drawing”.

  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 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure display symbol update timer is 1 or more), fluctuation display control of a predetermined success / failure determination result display device that performs variable display is performed. That is, lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeats lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 or the first special figure display device 212 is performed. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 or the first special symbol display device 212 performs a special symbol variation display (special symbol variation game).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the second special symbol display device 214 or the first special symbol display device 214 The 7-segment LED constituting the symbol display device 212, the stop symbol represented by the information stored in the stop symbol information storage area prepared for each of the special symbols 1 and 2 in the RAM 308 of the main controller 300 (FIG. 5 ( a) see) is displayed, and a setting indicating that the special figure stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. 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, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the variable display is stopped. Is stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

  In addition, at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure stop time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the special hit that is started based on the stop symbol is used using the table shown in FIG. Determine the control state.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special hit control state determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Note that the special hit control state determination table of the present embodiment is used in common in all states of the normal state, the probability variation state 1, and the probability variation state 2.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 performs a special hit based on the stop symbol (see FIG. 5A) represented by the information stored in the stop symbol information storage area prepared for each of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in the RAM 308. Determine the control state. In this embodiment, big hit states 1 to 5 and a small hit state are prepared as special hit control states. For example, if the information indicating the big hit symbol 2 is stored in the stop symbol information storage area of the special symbol 1 prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, the symbol stopped in the special symbol 1 is the big hit symbol 2 The special hit control state that is started based on this is determined to be the big hit state 3. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area for storing information indicating the special hit control state (special hit control state information storage area), and the information indicating the special hit control state thus determined is stored in the special hit control state. It is stored in the hit control state information storage area. Next, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341 using the table shown in FIG.

  In addition, if the stop symbol is a symbol indicating a loss symbol 1 or a loss symbol 2, the special hit control state based on the stop symbol is not started.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 based on the special hit control state determined using FIG. In the present embodiment, as described above, 15R, 7R, and 2R are prepared as the number of rounds (R), which is the number of chances of obtaining a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls). In the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the number of rounds is defined. In the change pattern determination table, the number of times of opening the door member 2341 shown in FIG. 3 during one round and the maximum opening time (second / opening) when the door member 2341 is opened are also defined. The maximum opening time here means the time (seconds) when the door member 2341 is open when a predetermined amount of game value cannot be obtained, and the door member 2341 has a predetermined amount of game value. It closes when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, such as when winning (for example, 100 balls) or winning a variable winning opening 234 of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls). In the small hit state, there are predetermined chances such as a chance to acquire a predetermined amount of game value (for example, 100 balls) and a chance to win a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) to the variable winning opening 234. Once, the door member 2341 opens twice during that one time. Therefore, when a predetermined amount of game value can be obtained by the first opening of the door member 2341, or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined number of balls are won, the second opening is performed. Absent. That is, in the small hit state, a predetermined number (here, 10 balls) is placed in the variable winning opening 234 before the variable winning opening 234 is opened for a predetermined number of times (here, twice) after the state change of the variable winning opening 234 is started. ), The state change of the variable winning opening 234 is completed while the variable winning opening 234 is maintained in the closed state without being changed to the open state again. Hereafter, the change pattern with 15R rounds and a maximum opening time of 30 seconds is 15R packer, 7R is 30 seconds 7R packer, 15R is 0.1 seconds 15R packer, 7R is 0.1 seconds 7R Paka Paka and 2R for 0.1 second may be referred to as 2R Paka Paka, and the change pattern in the small hit state may be referred to as 2 open (because it operates similar to 2R Paka Paka and is referred to as pseudo 2R Paka Paka). The door member 2341 is opened during the big hit game (during the first special control state), and the longer the maximum opening time or the more rounds, the more the game ball is placed in the variable winning opening 234. Since it becomes easy to enter, the advantage of a player becomes high.

Moreover, the closing time which maintains the door member 2341 in a closed state is 1 second in any change pattern, and the period length is equal. This closing time corresponds to an example of a transition period. As described above, when a predetermined number of game balls are won, the door member 2341 is closed, but since the length of the closed state is constant, not only the control can be simplified, but the minimum door member 2341 is also provided. In some cases, it is possible to ensure the opening / closing operation period. In addition, the closing time of the door member 2341 may differ for every change pattern. If the number of rounds remains, the door member 2341 changes its state to the open state as soon as the closing time has elapsed.
The opening of the door member 2341 in the change pattern in which the maximum opening time is 0.1 second is when a predetermined short opening period of 0.1 seconds elapses after the variable winning opening 234 is changed from the closed state to the open state. This corresponds to an example of a short open period change that changes the state from the open state to the closed state, and the 7R Paka Paka has a change pattern (first open change) including repeating the short open period change seven times as a predetermined first number of times. 15R Paka Paka is a change pattern (second open change pattern) including repeating the short open period change 15 times as a predetermined second number greater than the first number (7 times). It is. The 2R Paka Paka is a change pattern including repeating the short open period change twice as a predetermined third number that is smaller than the first number (7 times). Furthermore, the pseudo 2R Paka Paka is a change pattern including repeating the short opening period change twice as the third number in the same manner as described above during 1R (that is, one operation of the variable prize opening 234). In summary, the 2R Paka Paka is operated twice by the variable prize opening 234, but the pseudo 2R Paka Paka is opened and closed twice during one operation of the variable prize opening 234, and these are controlled differently. However, the 2R Paka Paka and the pseudo 2R Paka Paka may be regarded as the same open change pattern. Of course, different opening change patterns may be used. That is, the short open periods included in the first open change pattern and the second open change pattern are all the same period. Here, the predetermined short opening period of 0.1 seconds is shorter than the firing period (0.6 seconds) of the launching device 110 shown in FIG. 1, and conversely, the closing time (transition period) of the door member 2341. One second is longer than the firing period (0.6 seconds) of the launching device 110 shown in FIG. By doing this, there is a low probability that two or more game balls will enter during the open state of one short open period, and without increasing the probability of winning big hits, there is no disadvantageous business for the game store. Thus, the variable prize opening 234 can be opened and closed in a manner that can be relieved, and the player can be given a chance to win. Further, there are cases where the player can be operated as a jackpot sign effect for performing the opening operation for a long opening period. The predetermined short open period is not limited to 0.1 seconds, may be a predetermined period shorter than a predetermined long open period described later, or may be one or a plurality of predetermined periods shorter than the predetermined long open period. There may be.
According to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, interest can be improved by various changing operations of the variable prize opening 234.

  The opening of the door member 2341 in the change pattern in which the maximum opening time is 30 seconds is an open state when a predetermined long opening period of 30 seconds elapses after the variable winning opening 234 is changed from the closed state to the open state. This corresponds to an example of a long open period change in which the state is changed from the closed state to the closed state, and the 7R packer includes a change pattern (third open change pattern) including repeating the long open period change for the first number of times (seven times). The 15R packer is a change pattern (fourth open change pattern) including repeating the long open period change for the second number of times (15 times). That is, the long open periods included in the third open change pattern and the fourth open change pattern are all the same period.

  In other words, the opening of the door member 2341 in the change pattern with the maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds is performed after the variable winning opening 234 is maintained in the open state for a predetermined short opening period of 0.1 seconds. It corresponds to an example of an open / close pattern that changes to a state, and 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, and 2R Paka Paka are change patterns that repeat the open / close pattern multiple times (first open / close change pattern), and the maximum open time is 30 seconds. The opening of the door member 2341 in the pattern corresponds to an example of an opening / closing pattern in which the variable winning opening 234 is maintained in an open state for a predetermined long opening period of 30 seconds and then changed to a closed state. The 7R packer is a change pattern (second open / close change pattern) that repeats the open / close pattern a plurality of times. The predetermined long open period is not limited to 30 seconds, and may be a predetermined period longer than the short open period. However, during a predetermined long open period, the launching device 110 shown in FIG. 1 indicates the maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) in one operation in which the door member 2341 is closed before the maximum opening time elapses. Preferably, it is longer than the period required for launching (i.e. the launch period).

  As described above, a change pattern whose maximum opening time is a predetermined short opening period is a change pattern difficult to win, whereas a change pattern whose maximum opening time is a predetermined long opening period is an easy winning change. It is a pattern. The change pattern in which the maximum opening time is a predetermined short opening period is a change pattern in which the maximum opening time is shorter than the closing time (transition period) of the door member 2341, whereas the maximum opening time is a predetermined length. The change pattern that is the open period is a change pattern in which the maximum opening time is longer than the closing time.

  In the present embodiment, one or more game balls are difficult to win during the open state of one short open period, and one or more game balls are won during the open state of one long open period. Because it is easy to do, it will be possible to make waves of the ball, and it will be possible to excite only the place where the player's feelings about the game should be raised, and the interest of the player may be improved is there.

  As a specific example, when the special hit control state is the big hit state 3, the change pattern is determined to be 15R pakapaka. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area for storing information indicating a change pattern (change pattern information storage area). And stored in the change pattern information storage area. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 storing the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to an example of a change pattern storage unit. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that determines the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341 corresponds to an example of a change pattern selection unit.

  Note that one operation of the door member 2341 in the change pattern with the maximum opening time of 0.1 second and one operation of the door member 2341 in the change pattern with the maximum opening time of 30 seconds may be alternately performed one round at a time. Conceivable.

  Further, if the information stored in the stop symbol information storage area of the RAM 308 is information representing a big hit symbol (information representing the big hit symbol 1 to 4), the timing at which the predetermined stop display period ends (special symbol stop time) In the special figure state update process at the timing when the value of the management timer is changed from 1 to 0, special figure operation is set in the setting area of the RAM 308 and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative symbol display Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the device 208 is started is displayed. 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).

  Further, in the special figure state update process starting at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (when the value of the special figure standby time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), it is stored in the change pattern information storage area. The maximum opening period based on the information representing the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 (for example, 30 seconds if a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is not detected in the variable winning opening 234) FIG. A signal for holding the door member 2341 in an open state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 and in a storage area of a door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set information indicating the maximum open period. In addition, after the state of the variable winning opening 234 is changed from the closed state to the open state, when a predetermined maximum number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the variable winning opening 234, the state of the variable winning opening 234 is changed to the open state. Change from to closed. 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).

  Furthermore, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing at which the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a variable prize is awarded for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1 second). A signal for holding the door member 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the port 234, and the closing period is indicated in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize closing closing transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  As described above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs change control on the state of the variable prize opening 234 based on the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341 corresponds to an example of the variable prize opening control means. The change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is determined based on the determination result (lottery result), and the change control for the state of the variable winning opening 234 is also the determination result (lottery result). Based on.

  In addition, after repeating the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 a predetermined number of times (for a predetermined number of rounds), a predetermined end effect period is started, and the end effect period ends, and the big hit game ends ( The first special control state ends). Here, before explaining the special figure state update process from the end of the winning effect period to the end of the end effect period, the special figure state update process at the timing when the end effect period ends will be described. In the special figure state update process at the timing when the end effect period ends, first, the state set is determined using the symbol control state set table.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 and used in the normal state or the probability variation state 1, and FIG. 15 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. It is a figure which shows the symbol control state set table used at the time of the electric support state (probability change state 2). That is, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table used in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table used in the electric support state.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area for storing information representing a state set (state set information storage area). In the present embodiment, three types of state sets are prepared. This state set is used when determining the control state of the pachinko machine 100. When the main power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on and the RAM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board 182 shown in FIG. 2 is operated, the pachinko machine 100 is in a normal state, and the RAM 306 of the main control unit 300 is cleared. When the RAM is cleared, information representing the state set 1 is stored in the state set information storage area.

  Also, in the special symbol state update process at the timing when the end effect period ends, the stop symbol (FIG. 5 (FIG. 5) that is stored in the RAM 308 in the stop symbol information storage area prepared for each of the special symbols 1 and 2 is prepared. Determine the state set based on a). For example, if the information representing the big hit symbol 2 is stored in the stop symbol information storage area of the special symbol 1 prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, it is determined as the state set 3 regardless of the presence or absence of the electric support (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15), the information representing the state set thus determined is overwritten in the state set information storage area of the RAM 308.

  Therefore, from the time when the RAM is cleared to the end of the first big hit game, information representing the state set 1 is stored in the state set information storage area of the RAM 308, and the state set 1 is used. In addition, after the first big hit game is over, a state set based on the stop symbol is used.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the electric support state, the state set 3 is always set regardless of whether any big hit symbol is stopped in the special figure 1, even if any big hit symbol is stopped in the special figure 2, and the special figure 2 is stopped. Used. Further, the small hit is not defined in the symbol control state set table shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. After that, the control state before the start of the small hit control state is restored.

  Next, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the control state using the table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a control state determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with two types of counters 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 timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value is changed from 1 to 0, that is, the second special figure display device 214 or the second After the variation display by the one special figure display device 212 is finished and the fixed special figure is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, the CPU 304 subtracts 1 from the value of the special figure variable game execution number counter. Hereinafter, the two types of special figure variable game execution number counters are distinguished and referred to as a special figure variable game execution number first counter and a special figure variable game execution number second counter.

  In the special figure state update process at the timing when the big hit end effect period ends (big hit game end timing), the number of special figure variable game executions is based on the information representing the state set stored in the state set information storage area of the RAM 308. If the value of the first counter remains 0, the number of times specified in the control state determination table shown in FIG. 16 is set in the special counter variable game execution number first counter and the control state is determined. That is, when state set 2 is determined in the special figure state update process at the timing when the end effect period ends, the number of special figure fluctuations for state set 2 in the control state determination table shown in FIG. The start address of the stored area is set in a predetermined pointer provided in the RAM 308, and a value of 100 is set in the special counter variable game execution count first counter, and the probability variation state 1 is selected, and the probability variation flag is set to the on state. Then, the time reduction flag is set to the off state. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, if the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter is larger than 0, the special figure variable game execution number first counter is set to 1. Subtract. The probability variation state 1 is maintained until the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter becomes 0 (the probability variation flag is kept on and the time flag is kept off). When the value of 1 counter changes from 1 to 0, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, a value of 0 is set in the first special figure variable game execution count first counter, the normal state is selected, and the probability variation flag that was in the on state is also set in the off state. When the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter is already 0 or when the result of subtracting the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter by 1 does not become 0, processing to advance the pointer on the RAM 308 Does not.

  When the state set 3 is determined in the special figure state update process at the timing when the big hit end effect period ends, the number of special figure fluctuations for the state set 3 in the control state determination table shown in FIG. The start address of the stored area is set to a predetermined pointer provided in the RAM 308, and a value of 96 is set to the special figure variable game execution count first counter, and the probability variation state 2 is selected, and the probability variation flag is set to the on state. At the same time, the time reduction flag is set to the on state. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, if the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter is larger than 0, the special figure variable game execution number first counter is set to 1. Subtract. The probability variation state 2 is maintained until the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter becomes 0 (both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are kept on), and the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter is When 1 goes to 0, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, a value of 4 is set to the first counter of the special figure variable game execution, and the probability variation state 1 is selected, and only the time-short flag among the probability variation flag and the time-short flag is set to the off state. The probability variation state 1 is maintained until the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter becomes 0 again (only the probability variation flag is kept on), and the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter is maintained. When 1 changes from 1 to 0, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, a value of 0 is set in the first special figure variable game execution count first counter, the normal state is selected, and the probability variation flag that was in the on state is also set in the off state. When the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter is already 0 or when the result of subtracting the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter by 1 does not become 0, processing to advance the pointer on the RAM 308 Does not.

  When state set 1 is determined in the special figure state update process at the timing when the big hit end effect period ends, the number of special figure fluctuations for state set 1 in the control state determination table shown in FIG. A pointer is set in the stored area, a value of 0 is set in the special counter variable game execution count first counter, the normal state is selected, and both the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are set to the off state. Then, until the state set is switched, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is completed, the value of the special figure variable game execution number of first counter is continuously set to 0, and the normal state is maintained (whichever The flag is also off).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the control state after the big hit control state (first special control state) is selected based on the state set and the number of fluctuations of the special figure. Since the state set is selected based on the stop symbol of the special figure, the control state after the end of the big hit control state is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure displayed after the variable display is displayed. It can be said that the selection is made based on the number of times.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 that stores the control state determination table shown in FIG. 16 described above corresponds to a control state storage unit. In this embodiment, there is no special figure probability change and there is no electric support (the short time state shown in FIG. 8), but the probability change state 2 is a state that also serves as an electric support state. In the normal state, the probability variation state 1 and the probability variation state 2 stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, the player's advantage differs, and the state with the lowest advantage is the normal state, and the advantage is highest. The state is the probability variation state 2, and the state having a higher advantage than the normal state and the advantage lower than the probability variation state 2 is the probability variation state 1. Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure state update process at the big hit game end timing is stored in the control state determination table shown in FIG. 16 based on the determination result in the special figure related lottery process. This corresponds to a control state selection means for selecting any one of the control states (normal state, probability variation state 1, probability variation state 2) and starts the control state at a predetermined timing. It also corresponds to means. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure state update process at the big hit game end timing causes the game ball to move to the second special figure start port 232 (the second special figure start port 232 (first control state) and the electric support state). Change in the entrance rate that changes the ease of entry of the game ball from the non-electric support state (second control state) that is difficult to enter the start area) into the second special figure start port 232 (start area) It also corresponds to means.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram summarizing the relationship between the stop pattern of the special figure, the change pattern, and the control state after the end of the big hit control state when the pachinko machine is in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability change state 1). FIG. 18 is a diagram summarizing the relationship between the stop pattern of the special figure, the change pattern, and the control state after the big hit control state when the pachinko machine is in the electric support state (probability change state 2).

  As can be seen by comparing FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is the same between the non-electric support state and the electric support state. In the non-electric support state or the electric support state, the special pattern 2 has a longer opening time of the door member 2341 than the special figure 1 (the player's advantage is relatively high). Is likely to be selected. In other words, the maximum opening time of the door member 2341 is 30 seconds in the special figure 1 only for the big hit symbol 1 whereas in the special figure 2 there are three big hit symbols 1 to 3.

  On the other hand, the control state after the end of the big hit control state is different between the non-electric support state and the electric support state. That is, in the case of the big hit symbol 4, in the non-electric support state, the control state after the big hit control state is also the non-electric support (no electric support), but in the electric support state, the electric support (with electric support).

  In addition, in the non-electric support state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second special figure start port 232, so the first special figure start port 230 enters more than the second special figure start port 232. Since it is easy to enter the game ball into the second special figure start port 232 in the electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 rather than the first special figure start port 230. I try to make it easier. As described above, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 does not change between the non-electric support state (FIG. 17) and the electric support state (FIG. 18), but the change pattern shown in FIG. Of these, the actual pattern is likely to be the change pattern shown in FIG. 1, and the actual change pattern shown in FIG. A first special figure display device 212 that starts a special figure variable game when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 230, and a special figure variable game when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 When the big hit symbol 2 (same as the big hit symbol 3) is stopped and displayed on each of the second special figure display devices 214 that start the first special figure display, as shown in FIG. When the device 212 stops and displays the big hit symbol 2, the 15R power is displayed. However, in the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 18, when the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol 2, 15R. Become a packer. Further, in the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the big hit symbol 1, the 15R packer, and the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the big hit symbol 2 15R packer, and in the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 18, when the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol 1, the 15R packer and the second special figure display device 214 When the big hit symbol 2 is stopped and displayed, the 15R packer is also obtained. As shown in FIG. 9 (c), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol after being determined to be a big hit is the same in the non-electric support state and the electric support state. When the first special figure display device 212 displays a big hit symbol, the probability of becoming a 15R packer is about 1/5, whereas when the second special figure display device 214 displays a big hit symbol, the 15R packer becomes a 15R packer. The probability of This is because the probability of becoming a 15R packer is 1/5 when a big hit is made during non-electric support, whereas it is a half probability when it is a big hit during electric support. Become. On the other hand, when a big hit is made during non-electric support, 15R Paka Paka is selected with a probability of about 3/10, whereas when a big hit is made during electric support, 15R Paca Paca is not selected (the probability is zero). The probability of selecting 15R Paka Paka is lower in the electric support than in the non-electric support. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the success / failure determination means derives a predetermined success / failure determination result such as the jackpot symbol 2 among the specific determination results in the non-electric support state (second control state), a variable prize is awarded. The 15R packer that opens the variable winning opening 234 only for a short period of time is selected with a high probability (here, 100% probability) than the change pattern of the 15R packer that opens the slot 234 for a long period of time. When a predetermined success / failure determination result such as jackpot symbol 2 is derived in the control state), the 15R packer that opens the variable prize opening 234 for a long time is higher than the 15R packer that opens the variable prize opening 234 only for a short period of time. Select with probability (again, 100% probability). By doing so, the jackpot that performs the opening operation for the short opening period can be caused to act as a precursor to the jackpot that performs the opening operation for the long opening period, and various opening operations can be executed depending on the number of opening times. Also, if the player is not familiar with the game due to the small number of times of opening, it will act so that the occurrence of a precursor will not be found, and if the number of times of opening is large, it will cause many players to find a sign of a big hit that will perform a long-term opening operation. In some cases, it is possible to provide operations that can be enjoyed by many player groups.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R big hit (big hit symbol 4) has a probability variation, but the 2R big hit may have no certain variation. During a state advantageous to the player (probability variation state 2), there is a case where the variation pattern of the decorative pattern in the so-called 2R normal case can be shared with other cases of the determination result.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a determination table of a special figure variation pattern lottery table set used in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1) stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. These are figures which show the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used in the electric support state (probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300. FIG. That is, FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a determination table used in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a determination table used in the electric support state.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 stores an area for storing information representing a special figure variation pattern lottery table set (table set storage area) and an area for storing information representing a special figure variation pattern lottery table (special figure variation putty storage area). ) Is provided. In this embodiment, three types of special figure variation pattern lottery table sets are prepared. As described above, when the main power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on or when the RAM is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch 180 shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 100 is in a normal state, and the special figure variable putty information storage area represents the table set 1. Information is stored (see FIG. 19).

  Further, in the special symbol state update process at the timing when the jackpot end effect period ends, a stop symbol (figure represented by information stored in the stop symbol information storage area prepared for each of the special symbols 1 and 2 in the RAM 308 is displayed. 5 (a)), the special figure variation pattern lottery table set is determined. For example, if information representing the big hit symbol 2 is stored in the stop symbol information storage area of the special symbol 1 prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, it is determined as the table set 2 and represents the table set thus determined. The information is overwritten in the table set storage area of the RAM 308.

  Therefore, from the time the RAM is cleared until the first big hit game is completed, the table set storage area of the RAM 308 stores information representing the table set 1, and after the RAM clear, the first big hit game (after the small hit game) is stored. The table set 1 is used for a special figure changing game (or a decorative symbol changing game) up to a special hit control state including the above. In addition, in special figure variable games (or decorative game variable games) after a big hit game (or after a special hit control state including a small hit game), the big hit game (such as the type of the small hit symbol) is started. (It may be a hit control state) Based on the stop symbol informing the start, that is, the type of the big hit symbol that has been stopped (it may be the stop symbol indicating the type of the special hit control state to be started, such as the type of the small hit symbol) A table set is used.

  Next, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure variation pattern lottery table using the table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, six types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables are prepared. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with an area (special figure variable putty storage area) for storing information representing the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a determination table of the special figure variation pattern lottery table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In the special figure state update process at the timing when the jackpot end presentation period ends, the special number of times specified in the determination table shown in FIG. 21 is calculated based on the information representing the table set stored in the table set storage area of the RAM 308. A special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table is determined while setting the figure fluctuation game execution number second counter. For example, when the table set 2 is determined by the special figure state update process at the timing when the big hit end production period ends, the number of special figure fluctuations for the table set 2 in the determination table shown in FIG. The start address of the stored area is set to a predetermined pointer provided in the RAM 308, a value of 90 is set to the special counter variable game execution number second counter, and information indicating the table 2 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area To do. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, if the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is greater than 0, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to 1. Subtract. The information representing the table 2 is continuously stored in the special figure variable putty storage area until the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter becomes 0, and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0. If this happens, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, a value of 6 is set in the special figure variable game execution number second counter, and information representing the table 3 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, the information representing the table 3 is now displayed in the special figure variable putty storage area until the value of the special figure variable game execution count second counter becomes 0 again. And the pointer on the RAM 308 is further advanced when the value of the special counter variable game execution count second counter changes from 1 to 0. In this example, a value of 4 is set in the special figure variable game execution count second counter, and information representing the table 4 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, the information representing the table 4 is now displayed in the special figure variable putty storage area until the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter becomes 0 again. And the pointer on the RAM 308 is further advanced when the value of the special counter variable game execution count second counter changes from 1 to 0. In this example, a value of 0 is set in the special figure variable game execution number second counter, and information representing the table 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area.

  When the table set 3 is determined, the number of times specified in the determination table shown in FIG. 21 is set in the special figure variable game execution number second counter, as in the case of the table set 2 being determined. The information indicating the special figure variation pattern lottery table specified in the determination table is stored in the storage area at the timing when the value of the special figure variation game execution number second counter becomes 1 to 0 according to the determination table. repeat. Tables 2 to 6 are special figure variation pattern lottery tables used when the pachinko machine 100 is in the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2 (second special control state).

  When the table set 1 is determined, a pointer is set in an area in which the number of special figure fluctuations for the table set 1 is stored in the determination table shown in FIG. A value of 0 is set in the second counter of execution times, and information representing the table 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. In the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is completed until the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is switched, the value of the second special figure fluctuation game execution number second counter is continuously set to 0. Information representing the table 1 is continuously stored in the variable putty storage area. This table 1 is a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the pachinko machine 100 is in a normal state.

  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, when the result of the special figure variation game is out of place, the special figure state at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure stop time management timer changes from 1 to 0) Also in the update process, special figure inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. 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 step S227.

  As described above, the special figure state update process at the timing when the jackpot end effect period ends has been described. Subsequently, the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period which is a timing before this timing ends. Give an explanation.

  In the special figure state update processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (when the value of the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the big hit game (such as the type of the small bonus symbol) to be started from now on Depending on the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341, which is determined using the type of symbols stopped and displayed to indicate the special hit control state to be started) and the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. The opening / closing control of the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is performed. For example, if the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341 is a 15R packer or a 7R packer, a game with a predetermined number of balls (here, 10 balls) for a maximum opening time of 30 seconds (however, in the variable prize opening 234) A signal for holding the door member 2341 in an open state is output to the solenoid for opening / closing driving of the door member 2341 (until a ball winning is detected), and a door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is output. Information indicating the maximum opening time of 30 seconds is set in the storage area. Also, if the change pattern is 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, 2R Paka Paka, or Pseudo 2R Paka Paka, during the maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds (however, a predetermined number of balls (here, 10 balls) at the variable winning opening 234) A signal for holding the door member 2341 in the open state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing the door member 2341 and the door opening time management provided in the RAM 308 is used until the game ball winning is detected). Information indicating the maximum open time of 0.1 seconds is set in the storage area of the timer.

  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).

  Furthermore, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the common closing is performed regardless of the change pattern. A signal for holding the door member 2341 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize winning opening 234 for time (here, 1 second), and the door closing time management provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing time of 1 second is set in the storage area of the timer. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize closing closing transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  If the change pattern is 15R packer or 15R packer, the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 is repeated 15 times, and if the change pattern is 7R packer or 7R packer, the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 is repeated 7 times. If the change pattern is 2R, the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 is repeated twice. If the change pattern is a pseudo 2R pakapaka, the door member 2341 is controlled to be opened / closed unless the first opening / closing control of the door member 2341 detects a winning of 10 balls to the variable winning opening 234. Perform once. Of course, if a winning is detected in a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of variable winning openings 234 that is an end condition during the opening of the first door member 2341 (for example, after 0.05 seconds have elapsed since opening) At that time, the door member 2341 is controlled to be closed, and the second opening / closing control of the door member 2341 is not performed. In addition, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) serving as an end condition in the middle of opening of the second door member 2341 (for example, after 0.05 second has elapsed from the second opening) after the opening of the first door member 2341 is started. When the winning to the variable winning opening is detected, the closing control of the door member 2341 is performed at the time of detection, and the pseudo 2R paka paka (small hit game) is ended.

  In this way, in the special figure state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 a predetermined number of times, and ends at a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended. In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  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).

  Next, the determination of the special figure fluctuation time in the special figure related lottery process will be described. In this case as well, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure.

  FIG. 22 shows the determination of the timer number used when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol 1 or the off symbol 2, regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a table, and FIG. 23 shows that the stop symbol of special figure 1 is the jackpot symbol 1 and the special symbol of FIG. 2 regardless of whether the control state at the time of lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. Is a diagram showing a timer number determination table used when the jackpot symbol is 1 to 3, or when the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 4 in the electric support state, FIG. Even if the control state is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, the special symbol stop symbol is the small hit symbol 1-2, and the special symbol 1 stop symbol is the big hit symbol 2-3, or In the non-electric support state, the special design stop symbol is a big hit Is a diagram illustrating the timer number determination table used when was the handle 4.

  A special figure timer random number counter is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 acquires the special figure timer random number from the counter when determining the timer number. Note that the special figure timer random number may be acquired as one of starting information at the time of winning a prize. The range that this special figure timer random number can take is a numerical range of 0-99.

  Each of the timer number determination tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 is a special figure determined by using the determination table shown in FIG. 21 in the special figure 2 state update process (step S225) or the special figure 1 state update process (step S227). It is a table which prescribes | regulates the relationship between the fluctuation pattern lottery table, the numerical range defined according to the number of holds at the time of lottery, and the timer number. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines a timer number defined in the timer number determination table based on the acquired special figure timer random number.

  The timer number represents the time until the second special figure display device 214 or the first special figure display device 212 displays the stop symbol representing the result of the determination of the success / failure, that is, the time for fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation time). However, it may be the variation time of the decorative pattern.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the relationship between the timer number and the special figure variation time.

  Timer 1 represents that the special figure fluctuation time is an extremely shortened fluctuation time of 2 seconds, and timer 2 represents that the special figure fluctuation time is a shortened fluctuation time of 5 seconds. Determining the timer 2 may be referred to as a special figure change. In addition, a timer number (timer 1 from FIG. 25) indicating the shortest variation time among timers (timer 1 to timer 8 from FIG. 25) that may be selected may be selected and the control state ( 22 to 24 and FIG. 26, during the period of the special figure variable game using the table 2, during the special figure variable game using the table 6, the table set 2 is used 1 to 90 times. During the special figure variable game, the table set 3 is being used during the period of 5 to 90 special figure variable games in which the table set 3 is being used, during the special figure variable game being in use of the table set 2. The special figure variable game) may be designated as a special figure variable. Furthermore, the period or control state selected with the highest probability when the timer number indicating the shortest variation time among the timers that may be selected is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (4 in this case) (FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, FIG. 26 shows that the table set 2 is being used during the period of the special figure variable game using the table 2, and the table set 2 is being used during the period of the special figure variable game using the table 6. The table set 3 is used during the period of the special figure variable game while the table set 2 is used during the period of the special figure variable game 5 to 90 times using the table set 3 during the special figure variable game period. During the special figure fluctuation game, the special figure may be changed.

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 decorative symbol variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. The timer 4 indicates that the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 12 seconds. When the timer 4 is determined, the reach pattern variation pattern of the decorative symbol display device 208 is selected as normal reach. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 2) are displayed in a stopped manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is displayed. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed, that is, the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 5) This is a state in which the “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. The timer 5 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 15 seconds. When the timer 5 is determined, the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 3 is driven together with the special figure fluctuation display. In this timer 5, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 is normal reach. The timer 6 indicates that the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 30 seconds. When the timer 6 is determined, battle display is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 208. In the battle display, an image of a game effect (confrontation effect) described later is displayed. Even in this timer 6, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 becomes normal reach. The timer 7 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 50 seconds. When the timer 7 is determined, super-reach is selected as the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208. Super reach is obtained by adding a special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, etc.). In addition, the reach also has special variations such as special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, etc., when simply reaching, it means a variation pattern of decorative design including normal reach, super reach and special variation. To do. The timer 8 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 25 seconds, and corresponds to the case where the change pattern is 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, 2R Paka Paka, or pseudo 2R Paka Paka. In the timer 8, in the case of 2R big hit (2R Paka Paka) and small hit (Pseudo 2R Paka Paka), a predetermined special variation may be performed by the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, the left symbol stops 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the right symbol stops 10 seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the left and right symbols are the same (for example, decoration) with only the middle symbol and the fourth symbol changing. 6) Stop display, and after 20 seconds from the start of fluctuation, the middle symbol (for example, decoration 5) that will become a combination of out symbols is stopped and displayed and maintained in that state for 0.3 seconds. After that, all the symbols are stopped and displayed as either the decorative symbol combination 3 or the decorative symbol combination 4. At that time, a special variation such as stopping display of the fourth symbol may be performed by the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, the same predetermined special fluctuation may also be performed in Paka Paka. In this case, the symbol combination finally stopped and displayed may be the decorative symbol combination 3 and the decorative symbol combination 4 that are stopped. Alternatively, the decorative symbol combination 1 and the decorative symbol combination 2 may be stopped and displayed. Good The 4th symbol here will be explained. As the 4th symbol, a symbol composed of a “small circle image” separate from the decorative symbol is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. May be. During the change display of the special figures 1 and 2 or the decorative pattern, the first aspect (for example, a circle painted in red) and the second aspect (for example, a circle painted in white) are set to 0.3 as the fourth pattern. By displaying the image alternately every second, the variation display is performed, and the variation display is erased in synchronism with the variation stop of the special figure 1, 2 or the decorative design, and the first 4th symbol stop result image to the third The 4th symbol stop result image may be stopped and displayed as a 4th symbol over a period during which the special symbols 1 and 2 or the decorative symbols are stopped. Here, the first 4th symbol stop result image has a third mode (for example, a circle painted in red (here, dare to be the same as the specific example of the first mode)), The second 4th symbol stop result image is a fourth mode showing a big hit (for example, a circle filled in blue), and the third 4th symbol stop result image is a fourth mode showing a small hit (for example, yellow) A filled circle (here, it is different from the specific example of the fourth mode showing a big hit)) may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol 1 or the off symbol 2, that is, when the result of the success / failure determination is the second success / failure determination result with the lowest player's advantage, If the table 1 used when the pachinko machine 100 is in the normal state is selected as the special figure variation pattern lottery table, a timer number (timer 2 or timer 2) at which the variation pattern of the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display device 208 becomes unreachable. From the timer 3), the timer number that becomes normal reach (timer 4), and the timer number that becomes super reach (timer 5), the timer number is determined according to the number of holds. Here, if the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (here, the number of holdings is 4 or more), there is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short fluctuation time without reach will be selected, and the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number (here, the holding number) If the number is less than 4), there is a high probability that the timer 3 having a normal fluctuation time that will not reach is selected.

  If the table 2 is selected, when the number of holds is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the number of holds is 4), there is a high probability that the timer 1 having the shortest variation time is selected, and the number of holds is less than the predetermined number ( If the number of holds is less than 4), there is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short variation time is selected. If the table 6 is selected, when the number of holdings is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the number of holdings is 4), there is a high probability that the timer 1 having the shortest variation time is selected, and the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number ( If the number of holds is less than 4), there is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short variation time is selected. In other words, regardless of the number of holds, if Table 2 or Table 6 is selected, there is a high probability that a timer (timers 1 and 2) having a short variation time will be selected. Regardless of the number of holdings, the timers (timers 5, 4, 6) having a long fluctuation time with reach are always selected when determined in the tables 3 to 5. Note that the probability of selection is not necessarily selected but may be high (for example, 50% or more) (in the following description, if it is always selected (in the case of 100%), there is no particular notice). But the same).

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the special symbol stop symbol is the first predetermined jackpot symbol, that is, when the result of the determination is a first special result with high player advantage, Table 1 Alternatively, if the table 2 is selected, the timer (timers 4 and 7) on which the reach effect is performed is always selected when the number of holdings is equal to or larger than the predetermined number (here, the holding number is 4). Regardless of the number of holds, when the tables 3 to 6 are selected, the timers (timers 5, 4, 6, and 7) having a longer variation time are always selected. In the case of the first result, the timer corresponding to the case where the change pattern is 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, or 2R Paka Paka, or a timer (timer 1 having a fluctuation time equal to or less than the reference fluctuation time). ~ 3) is never selected. Instead of being selected, the probability of selection may be low (for example, less than 50%) (in the following description, when it is not selected (in the case of 0%)) Even if there is no notice in particular).

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the second predetermined jackpot symbol, that is, when the result of the determination is a second special result with a high player's advantage, or the special symbol When the stop symbol in the figure is a predetermined small hit symbol, that is, the result of the determination is whether the player's advantage is not as high as the first special result or the second special result, but the second If it is the first success / failure determination result higher than the success / failure determination result, if the table 1 used when the pachinko machine 100 is in the normal state is selected as the special figure variation pattern lottery table, regardless of the number of holds The reachable timer 8 corresponding to the case where the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, or 2R Paka Paka is always selected.

  In addition, for the tables 2 to 6 used when the pachinko machine 100 is in the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2 (a predetermined control state in the second special control state), the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is advantageous This is the same as the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22 that is used when the second determination result is the lowest degree.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the timer number, that is, the fluctuation time of the special figure is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the number of holds. Since the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table is determined based on the stop pattern of the special figure and the number of fluctuations of the special figure, the fluctuation time of the special figure is the result of the validity determination that is stopped after the variable display. It can be said that it is determined based on the design representing the number of times, the number of variable displays, and the number of holds. When the timer number is determined, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 is also determined, and the main control unit 300 that determines the timer number corresponds to the symbol variation pattern selection means. The variation pattern of the decorative design may be determined by the first sub-control unit 400 by lottery based on the timer number.

  Here, the first special control state and the second special control state will be described once more collectively. In the present embodiment, the first special control state is sometimes referred to as a special hit control state, and the second special control state is sometimes referred to as a symbol control state. Next, as an example of the first special control state, there are a big hit control state and a small hit control state, and a state in which the variable winning opening 234 is changed by the door member 2341 is brought about. That is, the first special control state is a control state in which the player's advantage is high, including opening and closing of the variable winning opening 234. On the other hand, as an example of the second special control state, there is a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot after the first special control state is high (at least one of a special figure high probability state and a general figure high probability state) One state). However, since it is after the end of the first special control state, the state of the variable prize opening 234 is not changed, and the door member 2341 is kept closed. In other words, the second special control state is a control state (probability changing state 1 or probability changing state 2) that is highly advantageous to the player while including the fact that the variable prize opening 234 does not open and close following the first special control state. is there. Note that after the small hit game ends, the gaming state does not change, and therefore the second special control state is not entered.

  Further, as described with reference to the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, based on the first hit determination result (small hit determination result) among the specific hit determination results such as big hit and small hit. When the decorative pattern variation pattern is selected (which corresponds to the case where the timer number is determined using FIG. 24) and the second result determination result (determination result) different from the specific result determination result. When the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected (which corresponds to the case where the timer number is determined using FIG. 22), a predetermined control state in which the player's advantage is the first advantage (for example, the advantage) In the normal state with the lowest value (the state in which table 1 is selected as the special figure variation pattern lottery table)), the portion for table 1 shown in FIG. 22 and the table 1 shown in FIG. Since the portion is different, a variation pattern of a different decorative design is selected, and the player's advantage in the second special control state (probability variation state 1 or probability variation state 2) is the first advantage. In a predetermined control state (a state in which the tables 2 to 6 are selected as the special figure variation pattern lottery table), which is a second advantage higher than that shown in FIG. Since the portions for the tables 2 to 6 shown in FIG. 6 are the same, the same decorative design variation pattern is selected. As described above, in the present embodiment, during a predetermined state (in this case, the probability variation state 1 or the probability variation state 2) advantageous to the player, such as an electric support state in which the player can be recognized by the open / closed state of the pair of blade members 2321, or the probability variation state. The first success / failure determination result and the second success / failure determination result are higher than the second success / failure determination result, which is not as high as the first special result or the second special result, but is the lowest. In this case, the decorative pattern variation pattern can be shared. In addition, by making the first success / failure determination result as a small hit determination result that causes the player to expect a big hit control state that does not change the control state after the completion of the change of the state of the variable prize opening 234, In a state advantageous to the player (probability variation state 1 or probability variation state 2), there are cases where the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the case of the small hit can be shared with the case of other success / failure determination results (here, the determination result of losing) . Furthermore, by making the second success / failure determination result as a determination result of deviation, in a state advantageous to the player (probability variation state 1 or probability variation state 2), the small hit or the special figure certain variation per 2R ( In some cases, the decorative pattern variation pattern can be shared when it is different from the so-called 2R normal) case.

  Further, in the above description, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 24 indicates that the stop symbol of the special figure is a small hit symbol 1 to 2 regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. 2 is used. For example, during non-electric support or non-probability change, the maximum opening time of the door member 2341 is 0.1 second (short opening period with 2R large hits). When the first win / fail determination result such as () is a change pattern of () is selected, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 24 and the table 1 are used. In this case, the timer 8 is used in the case of the first determination result. Further, when the second winning / failing determination result such as losing is won during non-electric support or non-probability change, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22 and the table 1 are used. In this case, in the case of the second determination result, the timers 2 to 7 are used. From the above, during non-electric support or non-probability change, a variable timer is selected that is different from the first success / failure determination result (small hit or / and pakapaka big hit) and the second success / failure determination result (out of). Different symbol variations will occur. On the other hand, when the first winning / failing determination result is won during the electric support or the probability change, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 24 and the tables 2 to 6 are used. In addition, when the second success / failure determination result is won during the electric support or the probability change, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22 is used and the tables 2 to 6 are used. As a result, the same timer number is selected for the first hit / fail judgment result (small hit or / and big hit) and the second hit / miss judgment result (out of line), and the same symbol variation is performed. In addition, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 24 is used only in the electric support state (probability variation state 2), and in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1), the portions for the tables 2 to 6 are as follows. If a timer number determination table different from the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22 is used, in the predetermined control state (probability variation state 2) of the second special control state, the first success / failure determination is performed. The same decoration including the variation pattern (timers 4 to 7) with the reach in the case of the result (determination result of small hits) and the case of the second success / failure determination result (determination determination result) The pattern variation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability. During a state that is advantageous to the player (probability variation state 2), there is a case where reach is achieved both in the small hit or in the case of the so-called 2R normal case, and the interest is improved.

  Note that the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22 will be described as an example. When table 1 is selected, a reach effect occurs rarely (holding 0 to 3 for timer 4 (normal reach), timer 7). (Table reach probability: 12/100), when table 4 is selected (for example, a specific period during probability change), the reach is likely to occur (timer 4 (normal reach) ) Is selected: 100/100). Thus, during a predetermined period such as a state where the reach is likely to occur (during frequent reach), the variation pattern of the decorative pattern with a reach that is out of the 2R (so-called 2R probability variation) with a small hit or special figure variation is the same. It may be. Similarly, during a predetermined period, one or more of small hits, 2R probability variation, and 2R normal, or a variation pattern of the decorative symbols with reach out of the whole may be the same.

  In addition, the timer number determination table shown in each of FIGS. 22 to 24 is a table that is distinguished by the electric support state and the non-electric support state, but may be a table that is distinguished by a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state. . For example, a specific decorative symbol variation pattern selected at the time of winning a small hit in the non-probable change state (in this case, the normal state) is not selected in the probable state, but a specific timer number (special characteristic) selected in the normal state. The variation time in the figure may not be selected in the probability variation state. In the non-probable change state (normal state), the 2R big hit and the small hit are the same as the 2R big hit and the small hit in the same decorative pattern as the 2R big hit symbol (in this case, the 2R big hit when the big hit symbol 4 is selected) and the small hit. You may treat it. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the disparity and the small hit may be the same decorative pattern variation pattern, and even in the small hit, the stop symbol mode (decorative symbol combination) may be the stop symbol mode in the case of a loss. For example, in order to notify the deviation during non-probability change, a combination of decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 (for example, disparity). At the same time, the “first 4th symbol stop result image” is stopped and displayed as the 4th symbol, and “decorative symbol combination 3”, The “decorative symbol combination 4” is stopped and displayed, and the “third 4th symbol stop result image” is stopped and displayed as the fourth symbol. In addition, a combination of decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” (for example, disparity) is stopped and displayed as a fourth symbol “first fourth symbol stop result image”. Stop display Similarly, during the probability change, in order to notify the small hit, the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays the decorative symbol combinations (for example, disparity) other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4”. At the same time, the “third fourth symbol stop result image” may be stopped and displayed as the fourth symbol. The small hits that are prone to change are displayed with the same looseness as the decorative pattern, and the player who wants to be a big hit is expected to have played a big role. However, by using the 4th design as described above, even if it is actually a small hit, it can prevent the player from being disappointed and the interest of the game will be reduced. It may be possible to concentrate the player who is waiting for the game.

  Then, the example of the change of the control state in the pachinko machine of this embodiment is explained.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the control state in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 26, time elapses from left to right in the figure, and examples are shown in FIGS.

  The example shown in FIG. 6A is an example in which the state set 3 and the table set 2 are used after the big hit game ends. In this example, the variation of the special figure 1 is started in the non-electric support state, the stop symbol of the special figure 1 becomes the big hit symbol 2 or the big hit symbol 3, and the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is 15R Pakapaka Or it becomes 7R papa paca (refer FIG. 12 and FIG. 13). In the special figure state update process at the end of the big hit game (at the end effect period end), the state set 3 is selected (see FIG. 14), and a value of 96 is set in the special figure variable game execution number first counter. At the same time, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 2 with electric support (see FIG. 16). Furthermore, table set 2 is selected (see FIG. 19), a value of 90 is set in the special counter variable game execution frequency second counter, and table 2 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the state where the table 2 is selected, the time for the special figure change game (special figure change time) is set based on the number of holds (see FIG. 22).

  When the special figure variable game is performed 90 times and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to a value of 6, This time, table 3 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the state in which the table 3 is selected, the timer 5 driven by the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 3 is selected in conjunction with the special figure fluctuation display (see FIG. 22), and the special figure fluctuation time is 15 seconds. Note that the value of the special counter variable game execution count first counter has not reached 0, and the probability variation state 2 is maintained. In the probability variation state 2, the probability of a big hit in the special figure 2 increases.

  When a special figure variation game with a special figure variation time of 15 seconds is performed six times, the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0 and the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter is also 1 To 0. At this time, a value of 4 is set in both counters, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 1 without electric support (see FIG. 16), and the table 4 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the probability variation state 1, the probability of making a big hit in FIG. In the state where the table 4 is selected, the timer 4 is selected in which the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 becomes normal reach (see FIG. 22), and the special diagram variation time is 12 seconds.

  When the special figure variable game with the special figure fluctuation time of 12 seconds is performed four more times, the values of the special figure variable game execution number second counter and the special figure variable game execution number first counter are each changed from 1 to 0. A value of 0 is set in the counter, the control state shifts to the normal state (see FIG. 16), and table 1 is selected (see FIG. 21). Thereafter, the normal state is maintained until the jackpot symbol is selected and the control state is changed in the determination of whether or not the special figure is correct. Further, in the state where the table 1 is selected, the special figure variation time is set based on the number of holdings (see FIG. 22).

  The example shown in FIG. 5B is an example in which the state set 3 and the table set 3 are used after the big hit game ends. In this example, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is started in the non-electric support state, and the stop symbol of the special figure 1 becomes the jackpot symbol 1. In the non-electric support state, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is started and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 is The big hit symbols 1 to 3 are changed, or in the electric support state, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is started and the stopped symbols of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 become the big hit symbols 1 to 4. In the special figure state update process at the end of the big hit game (at the end of the end effect period), the state set 3 is selected (see FIGS. 14 and 15), and a value of 96 is set in the special figure variable game execution count first counter. At the same time, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 2 with electric support (see FIG. 16). Further, the table set 3 is selected (see FIGS. 19 and 20), the value 4 is first set in the special figure variable game execution frequency second counter, and the table 6 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the state where the table 5 is selected, the timer 6 is selected in which the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 is battle-displayed (see FIG. 22), and the special figure variation time is 30 seconds.

  When the special figure variable game with the special figure fluctuation time of 30 seconds is performed four times and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to 86. And the table 6 is selected this time (see FIG. 21). In the state where the table 6 is selected, the special figure variation time is set based on the number of holds (see FIG. 22). Note that the value of the special counter variable game execution count first counter has not reached 0, and the probability variation state 2 is maintained. In the probability variation state 2, the probability of a big hit in the special figure 2 increases.

  When the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0 when the special figure variable game is performed 86 times, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to a value of 6. This time, table 3 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the state in which the table 3 is selected, the timer 5 driven by the effect movable body 224 shown in FIG. 3 is selected in conjunction with the special figure fluctuation display (see FIG. 22), and the special figure fluctuation time is 15 seconds. At this point in time, the value of the special counter variable game execution count first counter does not reach 0, and the probability variation state 2 is maintained.

  When a special figure variation game with a special figure variation time of 15 seconds is performed six times, the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0 and the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter is also 1 To 0. At this time, a value of 4 is set in both counters, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 1 without electric support (see FIG. 16), and the table 4 is selected (see FIG. 21). This is the same as the example shown in a).

  The example shown in FIG. 5C is an example in which the state set 2 and the table set 1 are used after the big hit game ends. In this example, the fluctuation of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is started in the non-electric support state, the stop symbol of special figure 1 or special figure 2 becomes jackpot symbol 4, and the change pattern of variable winning opening 234 by door member 2341 is 2R Paka Paka (see FIG. 12 and FIG. 13). In the special figure state update process at the end of the big hit game (at the end effect period end), the state set 2 is selected (see FIG. 14), and a value of 100 is set in the special figure variable game execution number first counter. At the same time, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 1 without electric support (see FIG. 16). Furthermore, table set 1 is selected (see FIG. 19), a value of 0 is set in the special counter variable game execution number second counter, and table 1 is selected (see FIG. 21). In the state where the table 1 is selected, the time for the special figure change game (special figure change time) is set based on the number of holds (see FIG. 22).

  When the special figure variable game is executed 100 times and the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure variable game execution count first counter is set to 0, and the control state Shifts to the normal state (see FIG. 16). It should be noted that 0 is repeatedly set in the special counter variable game execution number second counter.

  Next, the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 will be described. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, commands such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, per round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type), 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. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variable flag), the above-described timer number, etc. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, information indicating a special symbol stop symbol, information indicating a control state, etc., and in the case of a winning effect command and an end effect start command, the control state is indicated. In the case of a round number designation command, information representing a control state, the number of rounds per round (the number of large rounds or the number of small rounds), and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data stored in the RAM 308 includes information indicating the special figure stop symbol, information indicating the control state, the above timer number, and the first special figure held. Information indicating the number of variable games or the number of second special figure variable games is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol, information indicating the control state, and the like stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command data represents the 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 winning effect period. Information indicating information, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. 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. Information indicating information, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, information indicating the control state, the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held are stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the command data stores the number of hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, the control state information, the first special figure variable game or 2 Information indicating the number of special figure variable games is set. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increasing process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 as command data, prefetched special figure 1 or special figure Stop symbol information representing 2 stop symbols is set.

  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 addition, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number of remaining rounds until all rounds are completed based on the number of rounds and the current number of rounds included in the command.

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

  In step 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 S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door open error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a lower plate full error is detected. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 4 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning port 234, or the normal symbol display device 210, the first symbol display device 210, Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure display device 214, the 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 (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

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

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 in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, 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.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the effect control process (S309) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  As described above, the first sub control unit 400 determines the number of remaining rounds until all rounds are completed based on the number of rounds and the current number of rounds included in the command sent from the main control unit 300. To get. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the command sent from the main control unit 300 by the general command rotation stop setting transmission process, thereby grasping the control state before the big hit game is started, and the general command special figure hold By receiving the command sent from the main control unit 300 by the increase process, the stop symbol information indicating the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 prefetched by the main control unit 300 is also acquired. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the command from the main control unit, and thereby, the information representing the stop symbol of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 of the special symbol 2 based on the determination (lottery) in addition to the stop symbol information based on the prefetching Information indicating the stop symbol is also acquired. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a counter that counts the number of executions of the special figure variable game. The first sub-control unit 400 receives from the main control unit. The number of executions of the special figure variation game is counted based on the information included in the command.

  In the effect control process, first, based on the acquired number of remaining rounds, it is determined whether or not the big hit final round (for example, 15R, 7R, or 2R) has been started (step S3091), and if the big hit final round has started. Then, it is determined whether or not the control state before starting the big hit game ascertained by the command reception is the electric support state (probability change state 2) (step S3092). If it is in the electric support state, it is determined whether or not a big hit game with a ball is being played (step S3093). The big hit game with a ball here is a change pattern (second opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as a 15R packer or a 7R packer that repeatedly opens the door member 2341 for a predetermined long time (here, 30 seconds). It means the big hit game that is executed. In other words, the big hit game with a ball is a big hit game in which the stop symbol of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 becomes a big hit symbol 1, or a special hit game in which the stop symbol of Special Figure 2 becomes a big hit symbol 2 or a big hit symbol 3 (See FIG. 13 and FIG. 12). It should be noted that the door member 2341 only needs to be opened for a predetermined short time (less than the time (for example, 0.6 seconds) required for the launching device 110 shown in FIG. 1 to launch one ball, for example, 0.1 seconds). In jackpot games, you can hardly expect to enter the variable winning opening 234, and you can hardly expect payout (out) based on winning to the variable winning opening 234, so here we have 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka, A jackpot game in which the change pattern (first opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341, such as 2R Pakapaka, is executed is treated as a big hit game without exit. In other words, in this embodiment, the big hit game without a ball is treated as a big hit game without a ball when the change pattern of the door member 2341 in which the opening time in one round is less than 0.6 seconds is executed. A big hit game with a ball has a door member 2341 whose opening time in one round is 0.6 seconds or more (for example, 0.3 second opening, 1 second closing, and 0.3 second opening in one round). A big hit game in which a change pattern including a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) or more is executed during a single big hit game may be treated as a big hit game with a ball. In that case, out of a plurality of types of big hit games Other than a big hit game with a ball, it may be a big hit without a ball. In another example, an upper limit number of winnings that is an end condition in one round, that is, an upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) that allows winning in a variable winning opening during one round may be taken into consideration. That is, the operation of the door member 2341 whose opening time in one round is “0.6 seconds × maximum number of winnings (for example, 10 balls)” or more, in this example, 6 seconds or more, is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 The jackpot game in which the change pattern including the above is executed may be handled as a jackpot game with a ball, and in that case, a jackpot game without a ball out of a plurality of types of jackpot games may be a jackpot without a ball. Here, as an example of the case where the operation of the door member 2341 includes a predetermined number of times or more in one big hit game, the number is increased twice. For this purpose, the predetermined number of times is, for example, twice.

  The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not there is a big hit game with a ball exit based on the acquired information indicating the stop symbol of the special figure 1 and the information indicating the stop symbol of the special figure 2 by the determination of whether or not (lottery) To do. A prefetch result image display flag is prepared in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. If there is a big hit game with a ball, prefetch result image setting processing 1 is performed (step S3094), and the process proceeds to step S3096. As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires stop symbol information representing the stop symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 prefetched by the main control unit 300. If the pre-read stop symbol information is all “none” or “undecided”, the process advances to step S 3096 without performing the pre-read result image setting process 1 in step S 3094. Therefore, in the prefetching process shown in FIG. 10, the prefetching is not performed during the big hit game or the electric support state only in the special figure 1 of the special figures 1 and 2 (in order to store “undecided”), The prefetch result image setting process 1 in step S3094 is limited to the special figure 2. The prefetch notification in FIG. 1 is not performed during the jackpot winning during the electric support and the prefetch notification in FIG. Limited to 2. In step S3094, a prefetch result image display command for instructing to display an image representing the prefetch result is set in the RAM 408, and the prefetch result image display flag is set to an on state. The image representing the prefetching result (prefetching result image) is used as an example of a prefetching result notification mode, and may be any image as long as it is an image based on the prefetching result. The special figure stop symbol representing the result of the high / low determination (the lottery result) may be an image that makes the player expect that the display will be stopped thereafter, or the determination of the determination that the player's advantage is low It may be an image that informs the player that the special figure stop symbol representing the result will be stopped and displayed thereafter. However, even if it is expected to do so, it may result in betrayal of the expectation. On the other hand, even if such notification is made, a special figure stop pattern representing the result of the success / failure determination (lottery result) with high player advantage. May then be stopped and displayed. The display of the pre-read result image corresponds to one aspect of the notice for notification regarding the result of the special figure determination (lottery).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3091 that the big hit final round has not been started, the process proceeds to step S3096. Even if the big hit final round has not started, if the big hit game has started, the process may proceed to step S3092. In addition, if it is determined in step S3092 that the control state before the big hit game is a non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1), an image indicating the control state after the big hit game is displayed. A control state suggestion image display command for instructing to be set is set in the RAM 408, and the prefetch result image display flag is set to an off state (step S3095). That is, when the control state immediately before the change of the state of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is the electric support state (first control state), the non-electric support state (second control state) is set. Compared with the case where the state of the variable winning a prize opening 234 is being changed (during the big hit game), the notice notification (prefetch result notification) is performed with a high probability (here, a probability of 100%). In the big hit when the winning rate to the second special figure starting port 232 is low, the probability that the prefetch result is not notified is increased, so that the interest of the player can be prevented from being reduced. For example, even when prefetching is performed when the hold is zero, there is no possibility that a random number for changing the control in favor of the player is included, and the control is changed so as to be advantageous to the player (for example, The probability that a random number that starts a big hit control state is included in the hold is four times higher in the case of four holds than in the case of one hold. Despite the fact that the number of game balls entering the second special figure start port 232 is low and the number of holds is zero or low, there is a risk of losing the player if the advance notice is given based on the look-ahead result. In some cases, the notification itself may be counterproductive. Therefore, during the big hit game in a state where the entrance rate of the game ball to the second special figure start port 232 is low, the probability that the prefetch result is not notified is high, and the entrance rate to the second special figure start port 232 is high. It may be possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced by making it higher than during the big hit game in the state. Further, here, there is a difference in the probability of performing the notice notification between the electric support state and the non-electric support state. In other words, there is a case where the hold is not stored for the big hit during non-electric support, so the pre-reading result is not notified. Since it is configured so as to be performed, it is possible to increase only the place where the player's feelings about the game should be increased, and the player's interest may be improved. Note that even if the image (control state suggestion image) suggesting the control state after the big hit game is an image suggesting a shift to a control state (for example, a probable change state) in which the player is highly advantageous, It may be an image suggesting a shift to a control state (for example, a normal state) having a low advantage.

  Further, even if it is determined in step S3093 that the game is a big hit game without a ball, the process proceeds to step S3095. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the prefetch result image is not displayed during the big hit game with no ball, and the prefetch result image is displayed only during the big hit game with the ball and a notice is given. As described above, a big hit game with a ball is a change pattern (second opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as a 15R packer or a 7R packer that repeatedly opens the door member 2341 for a predetermined long time (here, 30 seconds). ) Is executed, and a big hit game without a ball is a big hit game in which a change pattern (first opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as 15R Paka Paka, 7R Paka Paka and 2R Paka Paka is executed. Therefore, during the jackpot game in which the first opening / closing change pattern is executed, the warning notification is not performed 100%, and during the jackpot game in which the second opening / closing change pattern is executed, the warning notification is not given. 100% done. As described above, in this embodiment, during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeats the open state of the short opening period (during the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening), it is difficult to store the hold, so the pre-reading result is not notified and the long opening is not performed. During the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeats the open state of the period (during the opening and closing operation of the big prize opening), the hold is easy to accumulate, so it is configured to always notify the prefetch result, so the player's feelings about the game In some cases, it is possible to increase the excitement of the player, because it is possible to increase only the place to be excited. Here, the definite handling of 100% is performed, but the handling may be performed with a predetermined percentage of less than 100%. However, even in the case of handling at a predetermined percentage of less than 100%, a notice in the jackpot game in which the second opening / closing change pattern is executed is more noticed than in the jackpot game in which the first opening / closing change pattern is executed. Is performed with high probability. By doing this, during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeats the open state of the short opening period (during the opening and closing operation of the big prize opening), than during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeats the open state of the long opening period, There is a high probability that the prefetch result is not notified, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced. For example, as described above, even if prefetching is performed when the hold is zero, there is no possibility that a random number for changing the control in favor of the player is included, and the control is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. The probability that the random number for changing the value (for example, starting the big hit control state) is included in the hold is four times higher in the case of four holds than in the case of one hold. During the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that is performed only for a short period of time, there is a possibility that a player who wants to stop firing if the game ball does not win much in the variable winning opening 234 may be stopped. For this reason, it is assumed that it is difficult to reserve special drawings. Despite the fact that there is no or little hold, if the notice notification based on the look-ahead result is performed, there is a risk that the player may be distracted, and the notice notice itself may be counterproductive. Therefore, during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeatedly performs the open state in the short open period, the probability that the prefetch result is not notified is set higher than during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeatedly performs the open state in the long open period. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being reduced.

  When the process of step S3095 ends, the process proceeds to step S3096. In this step S3096, the RAM 408 determines whether or not the first to fourth special figure variable games after the end of the big hit game are currently performed based on the count value of the counter that counts the number of executions of the special figure variable game. judge. If the 1st to 4th special figure variable game after the end of the big hit game has been performed, it is determined whether or not the control state before the start of the big hit game obtained by receiving the command is the electric support state, as in step S3092. (Step S3097) If it is in the electric support state, it is determined whether or not the most recent big hit game is a big hit game with a ball (step S3098). In this step S3098, as in the previous step S3093, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit game with a ball, based on the information representing the stop symbol of the acquired special figure. Prefetch result image setting processing 2 is performed (step S3099), and the process proceeds to step S3100. Also in step S3099, as in the prefetch result image setting process 1 in step S3094, a prefetch result image display command for instructing to display a prefetch result image is set in the RAM 408, and the prefetch result image display flag is set to an on state. . In this case as well, when the prefetch stop symbol information is all “none” or “undecided”, the prefetch result image setting process 2 in step S3096 is not performed, and the prefetch result image setting process 2 is also shown in FIG. It will be limited. Also, when the jackpot won during the electric support is being executed, the prefetching notification in FIG. 1 is not performed, and the prefetching notification image setting processing 2 in FIG. It will be limited.

  On the contrary, in the determination in step S3096, if the determination result is that the first to fourth special figure variation games after the end of the big hit game are not performed, that is, if the special figure change game after the fifth hit after the big hit game, The process proceeds to step S3100. Further, even if it is determined in step S3097 that the control state before the big hit game is the non-electric support state, the process proceeds to step S3100. Further, even if it is determined in step S3098 that the game is not a big hit game with a ball, the process proceeds to step S3100.

  In step S3100, a command for instructing to display other images (decorative image, reach effect image, other effect image, etc. shown in FIG. 5B) is set in RAM 408. The other images mentioned here include a decoration image, a reach effect image, and other effect images shown in FIG. Further, in step S3100 at the time when the big hit game is finished, the prefetch result image based on the prefetch result image setting process 1 (step S3094), the control state suggestion image based on the big hit after state suggestion image setting process (S3095), and the like. A command for switching to an image (for example, a normal image) is set in the RAM 408, and in step S3100 at the time when the fourth special figure variable game after the end of the big hit game is completed, prefetch result image setting processing 2 (step S3099) A command for switching the prefetch result image based on the above to another image (for example, a normal image) is set in the RAM 408.

  In step S3101 following step S3100, for example, effect data such as effect data for controlling the sound source IC 416, effect data for controlling lighting of the various lamps 418, effect data for controlling the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224, and the like are read from the ROM 406. When the effect data is set in the RAM 408 or when the effect data needs to be updated, other effect control processing is performed, and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, notification using a prefetch result image is performed as a prefetch result notification. However, the prefetch result notification is not limited to an image, and may be a notification using sound or light, or a combination thereof. . Also, in this embodiment, the prefetch result is not notified if the big hit game does not start, but the prefetch related to the determination result of the special figure variable game performed before the big hit game (here, the prefetch of the special figure variable game stop symbol) ), And the prefetching result may be notified. As a specific example, the lottery result notification based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is given priority over the lottery result notification based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230. In the case of a game machine (pachinko machine), the first start port (for example, the first special figure start port 230) and the first control state (for example, the electric support state) that is relatively easy to win a prize are relatively won. In a game machine having a second starting port (for example, the second special-purpose starting port 232) that takes one of a second control state that is difficult to perform (for example, a non-electric support state), the first A winning storage unit for storing a predetermined number of game balls won at the starting port of the game and storing a predetermined number of gaming balls won at the second starting port (for example, holding of FIG. 1) Storage unit and special storage unit of FIG. 2) and the winning storage unit When there is a memory of the above winnings, there is a lottery means for lottery of the profit amount to be given to the player, and a lottery result of the lottery performed by the lottery means. The lottery result is notified on the premise that the lottery result notifying means has a higher priority than the lottery result notifying of the lottery result based on the first start opening. Prior notice means including a notice notice including a notice information for letting the player expect that the lottery result is advantageous to the player at a predetermined notice probability. In the case where the second start port is in the easy-to-win state, the notice of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning to the first start port, the case where the second start port is in the difficult to win state To the first starter Than the notice informing of the lottery result of the lottery based on the award, or may be carried out at a low notice probability. Also, during the big hit game, only the pre-holding of the special figure 2 may be performed, and the pre-holding of the special figure 1 may not be performed, or during the first control state (electric support state), the special figure 2 may be used. It may be possible to perform only the pre-reading of the hold of FIG. 1, not to perform the pre-reading of the hold of FIG. 1, or to always perform only the pre-read of the hold of FIG. Good.

  In addition, in the case of no-hit big hit game in which the change pattern (first opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as 2R Paka Paka and 15R Paka Paka is executed, the pre-reading of the starting information (random number) held and the notification of the pre-reading result are notified. It may not be performed. Also, in the electric support state, the prefetching is stopped when it is determined that a small hit is found in the middle of the prefetching, and what kind of symbol the stop symbol becomes (whether the small hit symbol 1 or the small hit symbol 2) No) may not be prefetched, and the prefetch result may not be notified. On the other hand, during the small hit game, pre-reading of the start information (random number) of FIG. However, even during the small hit game, the pre-reading of the startup information (random number) in FIG.

  In addition, the notification of the prefetch result and the notification that suggests the control state after the end of the big hit game may be performed based on an operation of a predetermined performance operation unit (for example, the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1) by the player. Good.

  In addition, since the length of the entire game period is almost fixed in the big hit game without a ball, it is suitable for an effect display that emphasizes a story of a fixed length. On the other hand, since the length of the entire game period greatly fluctuates for a big hit game with a ball, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is designed with a degree of freedom of production. In addition, it is designed so that it can easily cope with a case where a pre-read result is notified and a case where a pre-read result is not included.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, if the game is a big hit game with a ball, the prefetch result is notified with a probability of 100%, but whether or not the prefetch result is notified is determined by lottery. You may make it carry out with the predetermined probability of.

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

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the 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.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S319, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  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. 27C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

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

  In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Therefore, the above-described prefetch result image display command and control state suggestion image display command are transmitted to the second sub control unit 500, and the prefetch result image and control state suggestion image are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 on the second sub control unit 500 side. Is displayed. As described above, the display of the prefetch result image corresponds to one aspect of the notice of notification regarding the result of the special figure determination (lottery), and the advance notice is made based on the prefetch result (predetermined result) in the prefetch process shown in FIG. The notification is performed before the determination is made in the special drawing related lottery process shown in FIG. Therefore, the combination of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a prior notice means.

  FIG. 29A to FIG. 29C are diagrams showing an example of the display form of the decorative symbol display device 208 when displaying the prefetch result image in the final round of the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a) to FIG. 29 (c), the decorative symbol display device 208 in the pachinko machine 100 in the final round of the big hit game displays a moving image of the game effect (confrontation effect) by the main character and the enemy. Is done.

  When the prefetch result image display command is set in the RAM 408 in step S3094 shown in FIG. 28 and the second sub control unit 500 receives the prefetch result image display command, the decorative symbol display device 208 in the pachinko machine 100 in the final round of the big hit game is displayed. First, as a display of the prefetch result image, a character image (notice image) “chance” as shown in FIG. 29A is displayed. Then, the display of the prefetch result image shown in FIG. 29 (a) disappears once ((b) in the same figure), and as shown in FIG. 29 (c), immediately before the final round of the big hit game ends, Is displayed, and the character image (preliminary image) “Continue to Chance” is displayed again as the prefetch result image. 29A to 29C, when the prefetched result is a specific result (for example, stopping any of the jackpot symbols 1 to 4), a predetermined condition such as winning a predetermined random number lottery When is established, an image may be displayed in which the main character wins the battle with the enemy character.

  FIG. 29D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display form of the decorative symbol display device 208 when a control state suggestion image after the end of the big hit game is displayed in the final round of the big hit game.

  On the decorative symbol display device 208 in the pachinko machine 100 in the final round of the jackpot game, a moving image in which the main character and the servants are harmonized may be displayed.

  When the control state suggestion image display command is set in the RAM 408 in step S3095 shown in FIG. 28 and the second sub-control unit 500 receives the prefetch result image display command, the decorative symbol display device in the pachinko machine 100 in the final round of the jackpot game In 208, as the display of the control state suggestion image, the character display “next may be certain” as shown in FIG. 29D is displayed. Predetermined conditions such as winning a random lottery even if the final round is a big hit and the player is in a non-electric support state before the big hit, or if the final round is a big hit and a big hit with no ball When the above is established, a prefetch result image in which the main character shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C competes with the enemy character may be displayed instead of the control state suggestion image as the image display. In some cases, by mixing such unexpected image effects, the player's expectation for shifting to an advantageous state may be maintained. In addition, even if it is the last round of big hit and it is in the electric support state before the big hit starts, or even if it is the big hit final round and there is a big hit with a pitch, a predetermined random lottery will be won, etc. When the condition is satisfied, a control state suggestion image may be displayed instead of the prefetch result image as the image display. By mixing such unexpected image effects in the same manner as described above, there is a case where a sense of expectation for shifting to an advantageous state of the player can be maintained.

  As described with reference to FIG. 29, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to image display means capable of displaying an image. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a CGROM (character generator ROM). 29 (a) to FIG. 29 (c), a game effect by the protagonist and the enemy, including the image information representing the character image “notice” (notice image) and the character image “notice chance” (notice image) ( It represents the moving image information (second moving image information) for displaying the moving image of the confrontation effect) and the character image (control state suggestion image) shown in FIG. The moving image information (first moving image information) for displaying the moving image in which the main character and the servants including the image information are softened is stored in the CGROM and provided in the second sub-control unit 500. The CGROM corresponds to moving image information storage means.

  Further, as described above, in the effect control process by the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. 28, the big hit in which the change pattern (first opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as 15R pakapaka, 7R pakapaka, and 2R pakapaka is executed. In the case of a game, a control state suggestion image display command for instructing to display an image based on the first moving image information including the image information representing the control state suggestion image “next may be probable” is stored in the RAM 408. The second sub-control unit 500 displays the moving image shown in FIG. 29D on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this way, during the opening / closing operation of the door member 2341 that repeatedly performs the opening state of the short opening period, instead of notifying the pre-reading result, an effect that suggests the control state after the opening / closing operation ends is performed. May be able to improve the interests. On the other hand, in a big hit game in which a change pattern (second opening / closing change pattern) of the door member 2341 such as a 15R packer or a 7R packer is executed, image information representing a preview image such as “chance” or “chance continues” is displayed. A prefetch result image display command for instructing to display an image based on the second moving image information included is set in the RAM 408, and the second sub-control unit 500 displays the decorative symbol display device 208 in FIGS. The moving image shown in (c) is displayed.

  In other words, when the determination in step S3092 shown in FIG. 28 is performed and the control state immediately before the state change of the door member 2341 is started is the electric support state (first control state), the door member 2341 While the state change is being performed, that is, during the big hit game, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a moving image including a preview image such as “chance” or “chance continues”, and the control state immediately before that is a non-electric support. In the case of the state (second control state), while the state of the door member 2341 is being changed (during the big hit game), the control state of “next is likely to change” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. A moving image including a suggestion image is displayed. A combination of the second sub-control unit 500 and the first sub-control unit 400 that executes the effect control process shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to the display control means. During a big hit game during non-electric support, an effect that suggests a control state after the end of the big hit game is given instead of notifying the look-ahead result, so that the player's interest may be improved.

  Further, when the big hit game is a 15R packer, a series of sprite video data prepared for each round and a series of compressed video data are played back in each round, and as a whole one production video (for example, A predetermined first special effect) may be reproduced. When the big hit game is 15R Paka Paka, the duration of the big hit control state calculated from 15 predetermined opening times (for example, 0.1 seconds / opening) and 15 closing times (for example, 1 second / opening), etc. A series of sprite video data or a series of compressed video data for a length (16.5 seconds in the above example) may be played with the start of the jackpot game or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the jackpot game starts. . An effect moving image obtained by reproducing a series of sprite moving image data or a compressed series of moving image data is set as, for example, a predetermined second special effect. Here, the length of the period of the big hit control state may not be the entire length, but may be longer than the time by a plurality of rounds (that is, a plurality of opening times, one or a plurality of closing times). And part or all of the special figure variable game that reports the type of jackpot symbol, part or all of the special chart stop time that reports the type of jackpot symbol, etc., or part or all of the winning effect period Or part or all of the period of the big hit game end effect may be included. Further, it may include a part or all of the period of the special figure variable game of predetermined times (four times in the above example) after the end of the big hit. When the big hit game is a 15R packer, since the opening time is long, a predetermined upper limit number of winnings (for example, a round end condition) is passed before a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) is reached. 10) will win the variable prize opening, and the time from the start of the round to the end of the round will vary greatly. If the above-mentioned upper limit time is 30 seconds, the maximum time of the big hit game is (round period 30 seconds + closing period length 1 second) x 465 seconds from the 15th round, but the predetermined number of winning upper limit at the variable winning opening 234 from the start of the round If the average time to win a minute game ball is 20 seconds, the average time for a big hit game is (round period 20 seconds + closing period length 1 second) x 15 rounds, 315 seconds, and a difference of 2 minutes or more appears. A series of videos that are played through the entire jackpot game is not suitable. However, 15R Paka Paka is suitable for playing a series of sprite video data or a series of compressed video data in the whole jackpot game because the length of the big jackpot game is difficult to change because the opening time in one round is short. .

  Similarly to the second special effect, another moving image that is played back throughout the jackpot game may be provided. As an example, a series of moving image data 1, which is a second special effect data that becomes a 16.5 second moving image, for example, when it is reproduced for 15R Paka Paka, a moving image of 7.7 seconds, for example, for 7R Paka Paka. For a series of moving image data 2, which is the third special effect data to be an image, and for the 2R Paka Paka, a series of moving images which is the fourth special effect data to be a 2.2 second moving image when reproduced, for example. Data 3 or the like may be prepared and reproduced during each big hit game. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an effect unit that produces a game, and the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an effect control unit. The series of moving image data 1 and the series of moving image data 2 described above are stored in the CGROM prepared in the second sub-control unit 500, and this CGROM corresponds to the effect pattern storage means. The series of moving image data 2 described above performs change control of the variable winning opening 234 based on a change pattern (first open change pattern) including repeating the short opening period change for the first number of times (seven times). This corresponds to a first effect pattern that includes operating the decorative symbol display device 208 over a second effect period (here, 7.7 seconds) corresponding to the length of the period. On the other hand, the series of moving image data 1 described above includes a change pattern (second opening period) including repeating the short opening period changing 15 times as a predetermined second number larger than the first number (seven times). Including the operation of the decorative symbol display device 208 for a second effect period (16.5 seconds in this case) corresponding to the length of the period during which the variable winning award 234 is controlled based on the change pattern). This corresponds to a production pattern of 2. When the change control of the variable winning opening 234 is performed based on the first opening change pattern (7R Pakapaka), the CPU of the second sub control unit 500 performs the first effect pattern (here, a series of When the decorative symbol display device 208 is operated based on the moving image data 2) and the change control of the variable winning opening 234 is performed based on the second opening change pattern (15R pakapaka), the second The decorative symbol display device 208 is operated based on the effect pattern (here, a series of moving image data 1). By doing this, the length of the period during which the opening operation of the variable winning opening 234 is repeated a plurality of times is fixed to some extent, and therefore an effect suitable for the length of the plurality of repeating periods is given to the length of the variable winning opening 234. It can be performed as a big hit sign for performing the opening operation in the opening period, and the fun of the game may be improved. Further, since a plurality of jackpots can be executed with different numbers of opening operations for the short opening period of the variable winning opening 234, it is possible to execute a plurality of effects that can be a sign of a jackpot for opening the long opening period of the variable winning opening 234. In some cases, the fun of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the special figure 2 variable game is performed after the prefetch result is notified in the final round of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the notification is continuously given even after the period during which the state change of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 described with reference to FIG. By doing this, it is possible to continue the production based on the look-ahead result from the big hit game to the end of the big hit game (notice notification), so it becomes possible to excite only the place where the player's feelings about the game should be raised. In some cases, the interest of the player can be improved.

  The example shown in FIG. 30 is an example when the prefetch result image display command is set in the RAM 408 in step S3099 shown in FIG. 28 and the second sub control unit 500 receives the prefetch result image display command. In other words, this is an example that is executed when the determination in step S3098 shown in FIG. Here, the fact that the change pattern of the door member 2341 (the second opening / closing change pattern) such as the 15R packer and the 7R packer is executed is a big hit game with a ball to be played, and the special figure for the first to fourth times after the big hit game ends. The state where the variable game is being performed is the electric support state (first control state), and the effect is performed over the special figure variable game in the electric support state following the big hit game from the big hit game. Will be.

  As shown in FIG. 30, even in the special figure 2 variable game following the big hit game, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays an image of the game effect (confrontation effect) by the protagonist and the enemy character, and the decorative pattern variation pattern is in a normal reach. Become. The display of the pre-reading result image itself is the display of the game effect image. That is, the effect image (prefetch result image) is displayed from the big hit game to the special figure variation game in the electric support state.

  FIG. 30 shows only the second special figure display device 214 out of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214. Since it was in the electric support state before the big hit game started, immediately after the end of the big hit game, there are a maximum of four holds in the special figure 2 (refer to the second special symbol hold lamp 220 in the figure). A combination of decorative symbols (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) is displayed in the upper right as a natural stopping point ((a) in the figure).

  In FIG. 7B, one special figure 2 hold is consumed, the first special figure 2 variable game is started, and the character display of “chance” is continued as the display of the prefetch result image. In (c) of the figure, the display of the prefetch result image shown in (a) of the same figure disappears temporarily, the first symbol stop is performed, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are cut off is displayed, and the decorative pattern of the outlier is displayed. The combination (decoration 0-decoration 0-decoration 7) is stopped and displayed on the upper right.

  In FIG. 6D and FIG. 8F, one hold of special figure 2 is digested, and the second special figure 2 variable game and the third special figure variable game are started respectively, and both are “chance”. Is continuously displayed as a prefetch result image display. Also, in each of FIG. 9 (e) and FIG. 9 (g), the display of the look-ahead result image disappears temporarily, the symbol is stopped, the scene where the main character and the enemy character are connected is displayed, and The combination (decoration 0-decoration 7-decoration 0) is stopped and displayed on the upper right. When the third special figure 2 variable game is finished, the control state returns to the electric support state (probability variation state 2), and the special figure 2 suspension starts to increase again.

  In FIG. 9H, one special figure 2 hold is consumed, the last special figure 2 variable game is started, and the character display of “chance” is again displayed as the prefetch result image. In the same figure (i), the display of the look-ahead result image is temporarily disappeared, the last symbol stop is performed, a character image of “Victory” is displayed together with an image in which the main character has won the game, and a 7R special jackpot symbol is displayed. A combination of decorative symbols (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) corresponding to a certain jackpot symbol 3 ("special symbol C") is stopped and displayed at the center.

  As described above, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the variation of the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, and then stops displaying the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the determination result.

  In addition, an image in which the main character wins after winning the game at the stage shown in FIG. 6G is displayed, and when the last special figure 2 variable game is started, a character image “Victory” is displayed together with the image in which the main character has won. The combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol 3 (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) may be largely stopped and displayed at the center while maintaining the display. Also, at the stage of (g) in the figure, the image of the hero falling down is displayed once. When the last special figure 2 variable game is started, the hero who has fallen up is raised. May display a character image of “Victory” together with the image of the main character winning, and the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol 3 (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) may be displayed largely stopped at the center. Furthermore, instead of displaying the word “chance”, a character display “sorry” may be performed. In addition, in the pre-reading result notification of the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of success or failure where the player's advantage is low (this is also equivalent to a kind of notice notification), the character image “defeat” is displayed together with the image in which the main character is defeated, The combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the off symbol may be stopped and displayed. Further, the display of characters such as “win” and “defeat” may be omitted. When the display of characters such as “Victory” and “Defeat” is omitted, the pre-reading result notification of the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure that the player's advantage is low displays an image in which the main character falls and the player's advantage In the pre-reading result notification (notification notification) of the stop symbol representing the result of the high / no-good determination, an image in which the enemy role falls may be displayed.

  Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, components having the same names as the components described so far will be described using the same reference numerals as those used so far, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

  Here, first of all, whether or not the big hit of the special figure is determined (lottery) using the big hit determination table is performed.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main controller 300 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 31B is a diagram of the main controller 300 in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the small hit determination table memorize | stored in ROM306, The same figure (c) is a figure which shows the symbol determination table similarly memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment.

  The jackpot determination table and the small hit determination table of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, but the winning probability in the jackpot symbol in the symbol determination table of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment. Somewhat different. That is, in the special figure related lottery process (special figure win / fail determination process) in the second embodiment, it is easier to win the jackpot symbol 1 than the first embodiment, but it is difficult to win the jackpot symbol 3.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a special hit control state determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment and used in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). 33 is a diagram illustrating a special hit control state determination table used in the power support state (short-time state or probability variation state 2) stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, a short time state shown in FIG. 8 is prepared in which there is no special figure change and there is electric support. The special hit control state determination table of the second embodiment includes a table used in the non-electric support state (normal state and probability variation state 1) and a table used in the electrical support state (short time state and probability variation state 2). And are prepared separately. Furthermore, the special hit control state determination table of the second embodiment is used in common as a table for special figure 1 and a table for special figure 2.

  In the second embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 4 are prepared, but the jackpot states are prepared only from 1 to 3, and the jackpot states 4 and 5 prepared in the first embodiment are provided. Is not prepared. In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period in the second embodiment ends (the timing when the value of the special figure stop time management timer changes from 1 to 0), In some cases, 3 is selected, but the big hit state 2 is not selected. On the contrary, in the electric support state, the big hit state 2 may be selected, but the big hit state 3 is not selected.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the second embodiment, 15R packer, 2R packer, 2R packer pack, and pseudo 2R pack package are prepared as a change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341. 7R packers and 7R packers are not available.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment and used in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). These are figures which show the symbol control state set table used at the time of an electric support state (short-time state or probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. 35 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table used in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a symbol control state set table used in the electric support state (probability variation state 2). is there. Also in the symbol control state set table, FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are used in common as a table for special figure 1 and a table for special figure 2, respectively.

  In the second embodiment, there is one more state set than in the first embodiment, and state sets 1 to 4 are prepared. In the special figure state update process at the timing when the end effect period in the second embodiment ends, the state set 4 may be selected in the non-electric support state, but the state set 4 is not selected in the electric support state. When the RAM of the pachinko machine 100 is cleared, information representing the state set 1 is stored in the state set information storage area of the RAM 308.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a control state determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, except for the case where the state set 3 is selected, 0 is always set to the special figure variable game execution count first counter. When the state set 3 is determined in the special figure state update process at the timing when the jackpot end effect period ends (the jackpot game end timing) in the second embodiment, among the control state determination table shown in FIG. The top address of the area storing the number of special figure fluctuations for state set 3 is set in a predetermined pointer provided in the RAM 308, a value of 100 is set in the special figure fluctuation game execution number first counter, and a time reduction flag is set. Set to the on state. Then, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display ends, the time flag is kept on until the value of the special figure variable game execution number first counter becomes 0, and the special figure variable game execution number When the value of the first counter changes from 1 to 0, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, the special counter variable game execution count first counter is set to a value of 0, and the hourly flag that is in the on state is also set to the off state. When the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter is already 0 or when the result of subtracting the value of the special figure variable game execution count first counter by 1 does not become 0, processing to advance the pointer on the RAM 308 Does not. When the state set 1 is selected, both the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are maintained in the off state. When the state set 2 is selected, both of these flags are maintained in the on state. However, when the state set 4 is selected, only the probability variation flag among these flags is maintained in the on state. Thus, also in the second embodiment, the control state after the end of the jackpot control state (first special control state) is determined based on the state set and the number of fluctuations of the special figure.

  FIG. 38 shows the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the special symbol stop pattern and the door member 2341 and the big hit control state when the pachinko machine in the second embodiment is in the non-electric support state (normal state or probability variation state 1). FIG. 39 is a diagram summarizing the relationship with the control state after the end, and FIG. 39 is a special design stop symbol and door when the pachinko machine in the second embodiment is in the electric support state (short time state or probability variation state 2). It is the figure which put together the relationship between the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the member 2341, and the control state after completion | finish of jackpot control state. Also here, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are prepared in common.

  In the second embodiment, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is partially different between the non-electric support state and the electric support state. That is, when the stop symbol of the special figure is the jackpot symbol 3, the number of times of opening the door member 2341 is the same (twice), but the maximum opening time of the door member 2341 is short in the non-electric support state (0 .1 second) and long in the electric support state (30 seconds). Similarly, when the stop symbol of the special figure is the jackpot symbol 4, the change pattern is different.

  In addition, the control state after the big hit game is the case of the big hit symbol 3 or the big hit symbol 4, the non-electric support state is the non-electric support state, while the electric support state is It is in electric support state and is different.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a determination table of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set used in the normal state, which is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 41 is the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used in the probability change state 1 memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 in a form, and FIG. 42 is the main control part 300 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the determination table of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set used at the time of an electric support state (time-short state or probability change state 2) memorize | stored in ROM306. 40 and 41 are diagrams showing a determination table used in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a determination table used in the electric support state. Also in the determination table of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set, each of these FIGS. 40 to 42 is used in common as a table for special figure 1 and a table for special figure 2.

  In the second embodiment, there are two more table sets than in the first embodiment, and table sets 1 to 5 are prepared. Further, “continuation” shown in FIG. 42 means that the table set in use is continuously used. Therefore, the used table set is continuously used in the small hits in the electric support. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42, the table set 2 or 3 is used in the electric support state. When the RAM of the pachinko machine 100 is cleared, information indicating the table set 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty information storage area of the RAM 308.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a determination table of the special figure variation pattern lottery table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, there are two tables less than in the first embodiment, and only tables 1 to 4 are prepared. When the table set 3 is determined in the special figure state update process at the timing when the jackpot end effect period ends (the jackpot game end timing) in the second embodiment, the table among the determination tables shown in FIG. 3 is set to a predetermined pointer provided in the RAM 308, the value of 100 is set to the special counter variable game execution number second counter, and the special figure variable putty storage area is set. Stores information representing the table 3. Further, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the special figure stop display is finished, if the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is greater than 0, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to 1. Subtract. The information representing the table 3 is continuously stored in the special figure variable putty storage area until the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter becomes 0, and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0. If this happens, the pointer on the RAM 308 is advanced. In this example, a value of 0 is set in the special figure variable game execution number second counter, and information representing the table 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. When the table set 4 is selected, a value of 20 is initially set in the special figure variable game execution count second counter, and information indicating the table 3 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. When the value of the second counter of the number of times of execution of the variable game is changed from 1 to 0, this time, the value of 0 is set and information indicating the table 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. If the table set 5 is selected, a value of 20 is initially set in the special figure variable game execution count second counter, and information representing the table 4 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area. When the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0, this time, the value of 0 is set and information indicating the table 1 is stored in the special figure variable putty storage area.

  Next, determination of the special figure fluctuation time in the special figure related lottery process of the second embodiment will be described. In this case as well, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure.

  FIG. 44 shows a case where the stop symbol of the special figure is the off symbol 1 or the off symbol 2, regardless of whether the control state at the time of the lottery of the second embodiment is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a timer number determination table used. FIG. 45 shows the stop symbol of FIG. 1 regardless of whether the control state in the lottery of the second embodiment is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a timer number determination table used when the jackpot symbol is 1 or when the special symbol stop symbol is a jackpot symbol 2 to 4 in the electric support state, and FIG. 46 shows the second embodiment. Even if the control state at the time of the lottery is the electric support state or the non-electric support state, if the stop symbol of the special figure is the small hit symbol 1-2, or the special figure in the non-electric support state Used when the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol 2-4 Is a diagram illustrating the timer number determination table that is.

  Also in the second embodiment, a special-purpose timer random number counter is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 can take a range from 0 to 99 when determining the timer number. Get special figure timer random number. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 selects the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. 44 to 46 according to the control state at the time of lottery, and determines the timer number based on the acquired special figure timer random number. The portion of the table 1 used when the pachinko machine 100 is in the normal state is different from that in FIG. 44 and FIG. 44 and 46 coincide with each other with respect to .about.4.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the relationship between the timer number and the special figure variation time in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the timer number is one less than in the first embodiment, and only timers 1 to 7 are prepared. The timers 1 to 4 in the second embodiment are the same as the timers 1 to 4 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. The timer 6 in the second embodiment is the same as the timer 7 in the first embodiment, and the timer 7 in the second embodiment is the same as the timer 8 in the first embodiment. The timer 5 in the second embodiment represents that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 15 seconds. When the timer 5 is determined, the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208 is the special multiline reach, all Special variations such as rotational reach and special full-revolution reach are selected. Hereinafter, description will be given using specific examples.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the control state in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating another example of a change in the control state in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. is there.

  48 and 49, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure, and an example is shown in each figure. In the second embodiment, since a common table is used for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, hereinafter, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 will be simply referred to as a special figure without being distinguished from each other. .

  The example shown in FIG. 48 (a) is an example in which the state set 2 and the table set 2 are used after the big hit game is finished, and the control state after the big hit game is the probability variation state 2 with electric support. In this example, the fluctuation of the special figure starts in the normal state which is the non-electric support state and the stop figure of the special figure becomes the jackpot symbol 1, or the fluctuation of the special figure starts in the positive variation state 2 in the electric support state or in the short time state Then, the special symbol stop symbol becomes the jackpot symbol 1, 3, 4 and the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is 15R packer or 2R packer (see FIGS. 32 to 34). In the special figure state update process at the end of the big hit game (at the end effect period end), the state set 2 is selected (see FIGS. 35 and 36), and the special counter variable game execution count first counter is set to 0. At the same time, the control state shifts to the probability variation state 2 with electric support (see FIG. 37). Furthermore, table set 2 is selected (see FIGS. 40 and 42), a value of 0 is set to the special counter variable game execution count second counter, and table 2 is selected (see FIG. 43). When the table 2 is selected, when using the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 44 or the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46, the time of special figure variable game (special figure variable time) is based on the number of holds. Is set. That is, if the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (here, the number of holdings is 4), the probability that the timer 1 having the shortest variation time is selected is high, and the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number (here, the number of holdings is less than 4). ), There is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short variation time is selected. When the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 45 is used, the timer 6 in which the decorative pattern change pattern in the decorative design display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 becomes super reach is selected, and the special figure change time is 50 seconds. Become.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48 (b), the state set 3 and the table set 3 are used after the big hit game is finished, and the control state after the big hit game is in the short-time state while the special figure variable game is executed 100 times. This is an example that is maintained. In this example, the special symbol change starts in the non-electric support state and the special symbol stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol 2, or the special symbol change starts in the electric support state and the special symbol stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol 2. Thus, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is a 15R packer (see FIGS. 32 to 34). That is, in this example, the control state immediately before the special game of variable game is started may be the non-electric support state or the electric support state. In the special figure state update process at the time of the big hit game end, the state set 3 is selected (see FIGS. 35 and 36), the value of 100 is set in the special figure variable game execution count first counter, and the control state is also changed. The time shift state is entered (see FIG. 37). Further, the table set 3 is selected (see FIGS. 40 to 42), the value of 100 is set in the special figure variable game execution frequency second counter, and the table 3 is selected (see FIG. 43). When the table 3 is selected, when using the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 44 or the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46, the special figure variation time is set based on the number of holdings. Here, even if the hold number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (here, the hold number is 4) or the hold number is less than the predetermined number (here, the hold number is less than 4), The probability of being selected is high. When the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 45 is used, the timer 5 in which the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 is selected as a special variation is selected, and the special diagram variation time is set to 15 seconds. Become.

  When the special figure variable game is executed 100 times and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure variable game execution number second counter is set to 0, This time, table 1 is selected (see FIG. 43). In the state where table 1 is selected, when using the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 44, the special figure fluctuation time is set based on the number of holds. That is, if the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (here, the number of holdings is 4), there is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short fluctuation time is selected, and the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number (here, the number of holdings is less than 4). If so, there is a high probability that the timer 3 having a normal fluctuation time is selected. When the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 45 is used, even if the number of holds is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (here, the number of holds is 4), the number of holds is less than the predetermined number (here, the number of holds is less than 4). Even so, there is a high probability that the timer 4 is selected in which the decorative symbol variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46 is used, the timer 7 corresponding to 2R Paka Paka is selected, and the special figure variation time is 25 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 49 (a), the state set 4 and the table set 4 are used after the jackpot game ends, and the control state after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation state 1 called a so-called hidden probability variation. This is an example in which reach occurs frequently as a decorative pattern variation pattern in the symbol display device 208 (here, reach effect is performed with a probability of 30% regardless of the number of holds). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 5B, the state set 4 and the table set 5 are used after the big hit game is finished, and the control state after the big hit game is a probability change state 1 called a so-called hidden probability change. This is an example in which reach frequently occurs as a decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 (here, reach effect is performed with a probability of 20% regardless of the number of holds). In these examples, the fluctuation of the special figure is started in the normal state which is the non-electric support state, and the special figure stop symbol becomes the jackpot symbol 3 in the example shown in FIG. In the example shown, the jackpot symbol is 4. Moreover, in any example, the change pattern of the variable winning opening 234 by the door member 2341 is 2R Paka Paka (see FIGS. 32 and 34). Furthermore, in the special figure state update process at the end of the big hit game, in any example, the state set 4 is selected (see FIG. 35), the value of the special figure variable game execution number of first counter is set to 0, and control is performed. The state shifts to a probability variation state 1 in which the non-electric support state is established (see FIG. 37). Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 10A, the table set 4 is selected (see FIG. 40), the value of 20 is set in the special counter variable game execution number second counter, and the table 3 is selected ( (See FIG. 43). On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 5B, the table set 5 is selected (see FIG. 40), the value of 20 is set in the second counter for the special figure variable game execution number, and the table 4 is selected (FIG. 43). Whether the table 3 is selected or the table 4 is selected, when the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 44 or the timer number determination table shown in FIG. There is a high probability that the timer 2 having a short variation time is selected even when the number is more than a predetermined number (here, the number of holds is 4) and the number of holds is less than the predetermined number (here, the number of holds is less than 4). . When the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 45 is used, the timer 5 in which the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 is selected as a special variation is selected, and the special diagram variation time is set to 15 seconds. Become.

  In the example shown in (a) and (b), when the special figure variable game is performed 20 times and the value of the special figure variable game execution number second counter is changed from 1 to 0, A value of 0 is set to the second counter of the special figure variable game execution number, and this time, the table 1 is selected (see FIG. 43) and is the same as the state in which the table 1 is selected in the example of FIG. Become.

  In the example shown in FIG. 49 (c), the table set 4 is used, and the control state after the end of the big hit game is a normal state called a so-called probability variation camouflage. This is an example in which the reach is extremely frequent as a pattern (here, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 30% regardless of the number of holds). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 5B, the table set 5 is used after the big hit game is finished, and the control state after the big hit game is a normal state called a so-called probability variation camouflage. This is an example in which reach frequently occurs as a decorative pattern variation pattern 208 (reach effect is performed with a probability of 20% regardless of the number of holds). In these examples, the fluctuation of the special figure is started in the normal state which is the non-electric support state, and the special figure stop symbol becomes the small hit symbol 1 in the example shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. In any example, the change pattern of the variable prize opening 234 by the door member 2341 is a pseudo 2R paka paka (2 open) (see FIGS. 32 and 34). Further, in the special figure state update process at the end of the small hit game, since any example is a small hit, the control state (in this case, the normal state) before the start of the small hit game is restored. The first counter of the special figure variable game execution count starts again from the count value immediately before the start of the small hit game. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, the table set 4 is selected (see FIG. 40), the value of 20 is set in the second counter for the special figure variable game execution number, and the table 3 is selected (see FIG. 40). 43), which is the same as the state in which the table set 4 is selected in the example of FIG. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 4D, the table set 5 is selected (see FIG. 40), a value of 20 is set in the special counter variable game execution number second counter, and the table 4 is selected (FIG. 43). (Refer to FIG. 4), the table set 5 is the same as the selected state in the example of FIG.

  In the past, the maximum number of rounds was 15R, but it may be 16R. For example, the state of the variable winning opening 234 in 2R is changed with a change pattern in which the maximum opening time (attacker opening time) of the door member 2341 is 0.1 second (short opening period) (instant attacker opening operation is performed). In such a case, when the predetermined effect is performed once and the state change of the variable prize opening 234 in 16R is performed with a change pattern of an attacker opening time of 0.1 second (short opening period), the predetermined effect is performed. You may make it perform 8 times. For example, in the case of 16R, the predetermined effect is performed once at first, and then the predetermined part is skipped from the beginning of the predetermined effect to the predetermined part (for example, up to ¼ part) and the remaining part (3/4 part) is skipped. You may repeat. In addition, in the case of 16R, the place where the predetermined effect is performed 16 times is not limited to eight times 1/2, and the predetermined effect may be performed a number of times less than the number of rounds.

  Further, in the non-electric support state (second control state), the attacker release time for a plurality of big hits may be all long open periods.

  Further, a round number between the maximum number of rounds and the minimum number of rounds may be provided. Although 7R is provided in the first embodiment, one or a plurality of types of rounds other than 7R may be provided. In this case, as the number of rounds increases, the winning probability in the determination of success / failure decreases. Further, when providing the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the number of rounds is aligned between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 from the viewpoint of the fairness of the player. That is, when special jackpots of 16R, 12R, 3R, and 2R are prepared in the special figure 1, the big jackpots of 16R, 12R, 3R, and 2R are prepared also in the special chart. Also, if the state change of the variable prize opening 234 in 12R or 3R is performed with a change pattern with an attacker opening time of 0.1 second (short opening period), the number of rounds between the maximum number of rounds and the minimum number of rounds The state change at the variable winning opening 234 becomes a jackpot omen that performs an opening operation for a long opening period (for example, 30 seconds). That is, an instantaneous attacker release operation is performed as a predictive operation of a big hit. Here, the 3R instantaneous attacker release operation corresponds to a precursor operation that is less frequent and difficult for the player to notice. On the other hand, the instantaneous attack release operation of 12R corresponds to a precursor operation that is easily noticed by the player. Also, if the number of instantaneous attacker release operations is small, it is difficult for the player to notice, but for players who are slightly accustomed, or by adding effects by sound or light, 2R instantaneous attacker release operation The period may be used as a fixed performance period. In this case, for example, the period of the 2R instantaneous attacker opening operation is used as the period of the predetermined first effect display (for example, the announcement effect display), and the period of 16R instantaneous attacker opening operation is used. Can be used as a period of a predetermined second effect display (for example, a story-oriented effect display). In the momentary opening of the attacker, the game ball rarely wins the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10 balls), which is the condition for ending the round. It can be used as a precursor action (notice notification), or the period of the momentary opening of the attacker can be used as a period for performing a predetermined effect without improving gambling, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, during the period of the momentary attacker release operation, even if a game ball wins the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10 balls) which is a round end condition, the round period is short in the first place (because it is 0.1 second), For the production period, this is a period that can be handled as an error range.

  As mentioned above, although the example which applied this invention to the pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) was demonstrated in detail, the game stand of this invention is not restricted to this, For example, a medal and a game ball (pachinko ball) are used. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) to be used.

  FIG. 50 shows an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, the effect means 1010 executes effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a detection unit 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016 , A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter movable to a position where the variable display device 1022 is shielded 1024 and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 is triggered by a game ball entering the winning opening and winning. And the stopped displayed after varying the design, is also suitable in the slot machine 1000 "is a rendering device 1010, such as to produce a game. In the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 50, the game ball used in the effect means 1010 is enclosed in the effect means 1010. However, the game ball used in the effect means 1010 is not necessarily enclosed in the effect means 1010. That doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

  Note that the door member 2341 changes its state from one of the predetermined closed state and the open state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable winning opening than the closed state, to the other state. In the present embodiment, the closed state and the open state are both stationary, but are not necessarily stationary. Further, in this embodiment, the stationary state rotated to the player side until the door member 2341 becomes substantially perpendicular to the game board 200 is the open state, but it is not necessary to limit only this state to the open state. When the door member 2341 is rotated to the player side with respect to the game board 200, there is a predetermined opening that allows two or more gaming balls in the horizontal direction and one or more gaming balls in the vertical direction to simultaneously face the variable prize opening. As long as it is maintained over a period (for example, 2 ms), the door member 2341 may be in an open state regardless of whether the door member 2341 is stationary or moving (moving). The same can be said for the blade member 2321.

  Further, the closed state of the door member 2341 may be a state in which game balls are hard to enter as compared to the open state. For example, in the open state, if two or more game balls can enter simultaneously, The number of game balls that can enter at the same time should be less than 2 (0 or 1). Similarly, if 3 or more game balls can enter simultaneously in the open state, they can enter simultaneously in the closed state. The number of game balls may be less than 3 (0, 1 or 2). The same can be said for the blade member 2321.

  Furthermore, with regard to maintaining the variable winning opening in an open state for a predetermined short opening period, one or a plurality of game balls can enter the variable winning opening simultaneously over a short opening period (for example, 2 milliseconds). It is sufficient that the variable winning opening is kept open for a predetermined long open period, and one or a plurality of game balls are held over a long open period (for example, 30 seconds). The door member 2341 and the blade member 2321 may be stationary or moving over a short opening period (for example, 2 ms) or a long opening period (for example, 30 seconds). It is not limited to.

  In addition, the predetermined success / failure determination condition includes a predetermined winning port provided in the game area (for example, a general winning port 226), a predetermined starting port (for example, the normal starting port 228, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure). For example, a predetermined number (for example, one or two balls) of game balls may enter a predetermined opening (232) or a predetermined variable winning opening (for example, variable winning opening 234).

  The change pattern storage means stores a predetermined number of first opening / closing patterns (for example, 15R packer pack, 7R packer packer, 2R packer packer) and a predetermined number of second open / close patterns (for example, 15R packer, 7R packer, 2R packer). It may be configured as described. Here, the predetermined number may be one or may be a predetermined number. A first opening / closing pattern corresponding to each of the maximum number of times (for example, 16R) and the minimum number of times (for example, 2R) to change the state of the variable prize opening (for example, if the maximum number of times is 16R, 16R Paka Paka, if the minimum number of times is 2R, 2R Paka Paka) The second opening / closing pattern (for example, 16R packer when the maximum number is 16R, 2R packer when the minimum number is 2R) may be stored. Further, for example, the change pattern storage means may be configured to store a predetermined number (for example, two) of first opening / closing patterns and one second opening / closing pattern.

  Further, the number of prize balls based on the game balls entering the first special figure starting port 230 may be the same as the number of prize balls based on the game balls entering the second special figure starting port 232, The number of prize balls based on the game balls entering the 1 special figure starting port 230 may be larger than the number of prize balls based on the game balls entering the second special figure starting port 232. . Further, the number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the second special figure starting port 232 is made larger than the number of prize balls based on the game balls entering into the first special figure starting port 230. May be.

  In addition, the production random number update process S211 is executed in the main control unit timer interrupt process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution position (execution timing) may be set as appropriate. For example, in the main control unit timer interrupt process, Instead, it may be executed after the basic random number initial value update process S115.

  Further, the special figure prefetching process S224 is executed between the common figure related lottery process S223 and the special figure 2 state update process S225, but the invention is not limited to this, and the calling position may be set as appropriate. You may make it call from the reception process S217.

  In the present embodiment, the result of the determination (lottery) is out of order, and at the timing of selecting the out symbol based on the symbol determination table, a software random number for the special figure 2 random value for loss is acquired, and the software Although the example of generating the special figure 2 random number value for detachment by processing the random number has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the above acquisition and processing at the timing when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 or You may make it do both. Similarly, the result of the determination of success / failure (lottery) is out of order, and at the timing of selecting the out of symbol based on the symbol determination table, the software random number is acquired for the special figure 1 random number for out of processing, and the software random number is processed. Although the example of generating the special figure 1 for extraordinary loss has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or both of the above acquisition and processing are performed at the timing when the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 230. It may be.

Further, the random number values used for the determination of success / failure and symbol determination are processed values obtained from the hardware random number counter or the software random number counter (for example, the value of another numerical value generation counter (for example, R register) is added. However, the method is not limited to this, and the value obtained from the hardware random number counter or software random number counter is used as it is for the determination of validity or the predetermined symbol as it is. In FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the special figure stop symbol is the same big hit symbol, and the operation during the big hit changes depending on whether the special figure display device that has stopped and displayed is special figure 1 or special figure 2. In other words, FIG. And the variable pattern used by the variable winning opening control means for the change control are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in different examples. The turn may be different. For example, the change pattern may be different in the special figure 1 or the change pattern may be different in the special figure 2. Also, the special symbol stop symbol is the same jackpot symbol, the timing when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the start timing of symbol variation stop display that stops the jackpot symbol (for example, at the time of determination of success / failure, when symbol variation starts) ), Etc., and the change pattern used by the variable winning opening control means for change control may be made different by other factors (for example, time factors). Further, for example, the control state at the time of performing the determination on the basis of the start information, the control state, etc. (for example, S229, S231) is a predetermined control state (predetermined first control state: for example, electric support state, with certainty). Yes, based on the fact that the stop symbol of a predetermined special symbol (for example, special symbol 1) in the symbol fluctuation stop display performed based on the result of the determination of appropriateness is a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, big bonus symbol 1) In the big hit, the predetermined open / close pattern 1 (for example, 15R packer) is used, and the control state when the determination is made (for example, S229, S231) is the predetermined control state (predetermined second control state: for example, non-electric support state) , There is no certain change), and the stop symbol of the predetermined special figure (for example, special figure 1) in the symbol fluctuation stop display performed based on the result of the determination of appropriateness is a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, big hit Handle 1 in) a big hit performed based on was may be given off pattern 2 (e.g., 15R Pakapaka). In this way, only the opening time of each round may be changed without changing the number of rounds depending on the control state.

  In FIG. 9C and FIG. 31C, the symbol distribution rate when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot is fixed, but is not limited to this. For example, a symbol determination table may be prepared for each control state and special figure used when the result of the jackpot determination based on FIG. Here, an example in which a symbol determination table is prepared for each special symbol is shown. For example, when the special symbol in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is the special symbol 1, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. If the special figure with the symbol stopped is special figure 2, if the special bonus 2 figure for the big hit is between 0 and 45877, the big bonus symbol 1 is determined as the stopped figure, and the special figure 2 random value for the big hit is In the case of 45878 or more and 65535 or less, the jackpot symbol 2 may be determined as a stop symbol. Further, as described above, when the control state used for the determination of success / failure (hit determination, symbol determination, etc.) is the predetermined first state (for example, the non-electric support state), there is no exit even if the jackpot symbol is 1. Big hit (Big hit symbol 1 is 15R packer, so here is 15R pakapaka). Similarly, even big hit symbol 2 is, no big hit (no big hit symbol 2 is 7R packer, so here is 7R pakapaka) Good. On the other hand, when the control state used for the determination is a predetermined second state (for example, electric support state), the big hit symbol 1 has a big hit (eg 15R packer), and similarly the big hit symbol 2 has a big hit with a big ball (For example, 7R packer).

  Further, in the description so far, the example in which the short open period is shorter than the launch period is shown, but the short open period is not limited to this, and the short open period is the first period necessary for the change from the closed state to the open state, The second period of maintaining the open state, the second period of the third period necessary for the change from the open state to the closed state, and more than the sum of the first period and the third period A short predetermined period may be set as the second period. If the short-opening period is for the purpose of causing the player to act as a jackpot effect that performs the opening operation of the long-opening period, the door member 2341 moves rather than showing where the state has changed. It is easier for the player to notice the situation continuously. Therefore, rather than moving the door before and after a long opening time, it is preferable that the opening operation and the closing operation are continuously performed and that the opening / closing operation period before and after the opening time is longer than the opening time. Yes, it can act as a sign that a big hit is made for the player to perform the opening operation for a long opening period, and the interest may be improved.

  The transition period is an example longer than the firing period, but is not limited to this. The first period necessary for the change from the closed state to the open state, the second period for maintaining the open state, and from the open state Of the third periods necessary for the change to the closed state, the sum of the first period and the second period, the sum of the second period and the third period, and the first period and the second period A predetermined period longer than one or more of the sum of the period and the third period may be set as the transition period. In the transition period, if one purpose is to allow the player to operate as a jackpot effect that performs the opening operation of the long opening period, a series of operations that return from the closed state to the closed state is overlooked. However, it can be regarded as a waiting time until a player who moves the game with an ambiguous sensation that he / she feels that he / she has acted, until a series of motions is shown again. Rather than performing a series of actions quickly multiple times, confirm whether or not the door member 2341 moves for players who proceed with the game in an ambiguous sense when performing a series of actions at intervals. It is possible to provide a preparation time for the operation. Also, during the transition period, game balls that have entered the variable winning opening but have not been detected by the ball detection sensor for confirming the number of entered game balls are generally detected before the start of the next round. For the remaining sphere detection period. For example, a predetermined period is required until a game ball that has entered the left end of the variable prize opening just before the round ends is detected by the ball detection sensor provided at the right end of the variable prize opening. By including the predetermined period in the transition period, it is possible to reliably grasp the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning opening every round. Based on this understanding, if there are an abnormally large number of game balls that have entered the variable prize opening every round, or if a game ball has entered even though it is not in a round, it will be determined as an abnormality by an unauthorized player and an abnormality will be notified. May be possible.

  As described above, the length of the entire game period is almost fixed in the game without hitting the ball, but the state of the symbol change display (predetermined state 1), which will stop the display of the jackpot symbol, Stopped jackpot symbol stopped display state (predetermined state 2), jackpot game is in a state before the round is started (predetermined state 3), control state during multiple rounds (a state where the big winning opening is open) ( Predetermined state 4), control state after multiple rounds (a state where the big prize opening is closed) (predetermined state 5), jackpot end state (after the final round or after the post-round control state after the final round) (Before starting the change of the special figure) (predetermined state 6), one or a plurality of states during the change of the symbol (predetermined state 7) after the end of the big hit game (predetermined state 7). Play back one compressed video data Unishi may be. Here, reproducing a single compressed moving image data is referred to as display of a predetermined movie image. From the beginning, midway, or after the end of predetermined state 1, “start of predetermined state 7” A predetermined movie image may be displayed over “before, midway, or last”, and a predetermined advance notice may be given to the player by displaying the predetermined movie image. The predetermined notice here is the result of the symbol variation stop display that the player wishes for the result of the subsequent symbol variation stop display (that is, the player is more advantageous than the other predetermined control states). Preliminary notice 1 as to whether or not the symbol display device is to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device for notifying the transition to the control state, the control state type is the control state desired by the player (that is, more than other predetermined control states) It is also possible to indicate the notice 1, the notice 2, or both of the notice 2 or the like indicating whether or not the control state has a high degree of advantage for the player. Here, the period during which the predetermined movie image is displayed is not limited, but from “beginning, midway, or after the predetermined state 1” to “before, during or after the predetermined state 6”, “ From “beginning, midway or end of predetermined state 7” from “beginning, midway or end of predetermined state 7” from “beginning, midway or end of predetermined state 2” to “beginning of predetermined state 6” From “Before, midway or end”, “Beginning, midway or end of predetermined state 3” to “Before starting, midway or last of predetermined state 6”, “Beginning, midway or end of predetermined state 3” From the predetermined state before the start of the big hit game, after the start, and after the end, such as “before the start of the predetermined state 7, midway or last”, it may be performed over a predetermined state. Most preferably, when a predetermined movie image is displayed over the period from “in the middle of the predetermined state 1” to “the end of the predetermined state 6,” the above-mentioned advance notice is made using a fixed time. It may be possible to perform an effect that includes. Alternatively, a predetermined movie image is displayed for a period from “in the middle of the predetermined state 1” to “before the start of the predetermined state 6”, and in the “predetermined state 7” to be continued, a predetermined movie image is displayed. Sprite animation to be played over the length of the period of “predetermined state 7”, a predetermined movie image different from the predetermined movie image, the sprite animation here or all of the other predetermined movie image, or In the final predetermined period, it is preferable that a single still image is statically displayed over a predetermined period. By doing so, it may be possible to perform an effect including a notice as described above using a fixed time.

Further, during a big hit without a ball, it is suitable for displaying a fixed-length effect (for example, a predetermined movie image) prepared in advance as described above. Therefore, the presentation based on the prefetching result including various results or the notification of the prejudgment result based on the prefetching result requires preparation of a large number of compressed moving image data, which may press the capacity of the big hit image ROM. is there. In the case of notifying the result of the pre-determination based on the pre-reading result at a predetermined time during the big hit without a ball, a predetermined movie image and a movie other than the predetermined movie image are recorded before and after the notification of the pre-determination result. It may be necessary to reproduce an image or a sprite image, which may cause inconvenience that the control is complicated. For a gaming machine that must perform control for concentrating on the game with peace of mind to the player, it is desirable to avoid complicated control if possible.
For example, in order to give a notice of the control state after the end of the big hit game, a plurality of movie images of the kind necessary for the advance notice (for example, three kinds of control states of the probability change state 1, the probability change state 2 and the time reduction state as the control state after the big hit end) A movie image in which a plurality of stars shine in the night sky for announcing probability variation state 1 to predict which of the control states is, or which control state is likely to be, probability variation state 3) (a movie image in which the sun gradually falls in the evening to announce 2) and a movie image in which the clouds move in the blue sky to notify the short-time state), and the control state before the big hit game, Before the start of movie playback based on predetermined conditions such as the type of jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state, the type of jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state, the type of jackpot game, the control state after the jackpot ends, a predetermined random number lottery, etc. , Select a plurality of movie images of the type necessary for the advance notice (compressed moving image data corresponding to the movie images), and select the movie “predetermined time before, at the start of the big hit game, or after the start” It is preferable that the playback is performed over a period of time until “predetermined time before, after or at the end of the big hit game”.

  In addition, during a big hit with a ball, if a control system that reproduces another moving image in a plurality of states from the predetermined state 1 to the predetermined state 7 described above, one moving image data (for example, The size of compressed video data, sprite animation data, etc.) can be reduced, and the degree of progress of the game by the player (for example, the length of the round as described above) changes. It is preferable to change the moving image data. Further, in the case where notification of the result of the advance determination based on the pre-read result is performed at a predetermined time, a moving image including the notification information of the determination result of the prior determination is included in the moving image for the predetermined state among the plurality of states described above. In some cases, it is possible to notify various pre-determination results.

  Furthermore, as described above, the big hit in the electric support is more likely to be a big hit with a ball than a big hit without a ball. In addition, as compared with the non-electric support state, the electric chew is easily opened during the electric support state, so that the hold for the special figure 2 is easily stored. In summary, a big hit game started during the electric support state is likely to have a special figure 2 hold, and there is a tendency to hit a big hit with a ball. In the jackpot game that starts during the power support state, the probability of notifying the prefetch result or the pre-determined result based on the prefetch result at a predetermined time is set. Is higher than the probability of notifying the prefetch result or the prejudgment result based on the prefetch result, and the prefetch result or the above-mentioned pre There are cases where the danger of lowering interest can be avoided by notifying the judgment result. For jackpot games that start during the power support state, the probability of notifying the pre-reading result or the pre-determined result at a predetermined time is set to 100%. The probability of reporting the prefetch result or the prior determination result may be zero.

  Lastly, it is noted that it relates to the present invention.

(Appendix 1-1)
In a gaming machine having a predetermined winning state and a variable winning opening for changing the state from one state to the other state of the open state in which it is easier to win a game ball than the closed state,
A change pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of change patterns in the state change of the variable prize opening;
Change pattern selection means for selecting a predetermined change pattern from a plurality of types of change patterns stored in the change pattern storage means;
Based on the change pattern selected by the change pattern selection means, variable prize opening control means for performing change control on the state of the variable prize opening,
When the change pattern storage means changes the state of the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state as a plurality of types of change patterns, the state is changed from the open state to the closed state after a predetermined short open period has elapsed. A first open change pattern including repeating the short open period change to be changed a predetermined first number of times, and a first open pattern including repeating the short open period change for a predetermined second number of times greater than the first number of times. 2. A game table characterized by memorizing two opening change patterns.

  Here, the variable winning opening is a prize for a game ball when the game ball passes or enters. In addition, the closed state here includes not only the state of being completely closed, but also the state of being slightly opened to the extent that it is substantially impossible to enter the game ball. Both the closed state and the open state are stationary states, the closed state is a predetermined first stationary state, and the open state is a predetermined second stationary state.

  The change pattern selection means may select one or a plurality of change patterns from among a plurality of types of change patterns stored in the change pattern storage means, and any one type of change patterns May be selected.

(Appendix 1-2)
In the gaming machine described in Appendix 1-1,
A go / no-go judging means for making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined go / no-go judgment condition is satisfied;
The first control state, in which the variable prize opening is opened and closed, is higher than the second control state in which the success / failure determination condition is difficult to be satisfied. First control state start means for starting on the condition of termination of the special control state,
The change pattern storage means further changes from the open state to the closed state after a predetermined long open period has elapsed since the variable winning opening has been changed from the closed state to the open state as a plurality of types of change patterns. A third open change pattern including repeating the first open count change for the first number of times, and a fourth open change pattern including repeating the long open duration change for the second number of times. ,
In the second control state, the change pattern selection unit changes the long opening period when the variable determination unit derives a predetermined determination result among the specific determination results. The opening change pattern including changing the short winning period of the variable winning award is selected with higher probability than the opening change pattern including performing the predetermined winning / failing determination result during the first control state. In such a case, an opening change pattern including changing the variable prize opening to the long opening period is selected with a higher probability than an opening change pattern including changing the variable winning opening to the short opening period. A game stand characterized by being.

(Appendix 1-3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1-1 or 1-2,
A launcher that launches a game ball at every elapse of a predetermined launch period based on the player's operation;
A game area provided with the variable prize opening and flowing down the game ball fired by the launch device;
The game stand characterized in that the short open period is shorter than the launch period.

  That is, the launching device launches a game ball at every elapse of a firing period longer than the short-opening period.

(Appendix 1-4)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1-3,
The change pattern storage means, as the first open change pattern and the second open change pattern, changes the next short open period based on the passage of a predetermined transition period after the short open period change. The change pattern for performing
The game machine characterized in that the transition period is longer than the firing period.

  That is, the launching device launches a game ball at every elapse of a launch period shorter than the transition period.

(Appendix 1-5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 1-1 to appendix 1-4,
Directing means for directing the game;
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns of the effect means;
Effect control means for effect control of the effect means based on the effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage means,
The effect pattern storage means includes the effect as a plurality of effect patterns over a first effect period corresponding to a period in which the variable winning opening control means performs the change control based on the first opening change pattern. A first effect pattern including operating means, and a second effect period corresponding to a length of a period during which the variable winning opening control means performs the change control based on the second opening change pattern. And storing the second production pattern including operating the production means,
The effect control means operates the effect means based on the first effect pattern when the change control is performed based on the first opening change pattern, and the second opening change pattern. When the change control is performed based on the game stage, the stage is operated based on the second performance pattern.

  Here, “corresponding” means, for example, that the period for performing the change control is equal to the effect period, or that both periods are substantially equal.

(Appendix 1-6)
A variable prize opening capable of changing the open / closed state to a predetermined first state and a second state in which a winning of a game ball is easier than the first state;
Change pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of change patterns of the open / close state of the variable prize opening;
Change pattern selection means for selecting a predetermined change pattern from the change pattern storage means;
Based on the change pattern selected by the change pattern selection means, variable prize opening control means for performing change control of the open / close state of the variable prize opening;
A game machine equipped with
Based on the passage of a predetermined short period after the variable winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state, a short-term change to change from the second state to the first state is predetermined. The change pattern storage means stores a first change pattern that repeats the first number of times and a second change pattern that repeats the short-term change for a predetermined second number of times greater than the first number of times. It is included in a plurality of types of change patterns.

(Appendix 1-7)
In the game machine described in appendix 1-6,
A long-term change in which the variable winning opening is changed from the second state to the first state based on a lapse of a predetermined long period after the variable state is changed from the first state to the second state. The third change pattern that repeats the first number of times and the fourth change pattern that repeats the long-term change for the second number of times are included in the plurality of types of change patterns stored in the change pattern storage unit,
A go / no-go judging means for making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined go / no-go judgment condition is satisfied;
A first control state start means for starting a first control state advantageous to the player when the success / failure determination means derives a specific determination result;
A third control state start means for starting a third control state in which the lottery condition is more easily established than in a second control state in which the lottery condition is not easily satisfied, on condition that the first control state ends;
With
When the success / failure determination means derives a predetermined success / failure determination result among the specific success / failure determination results during the second control state, the variable prize opening is changed over the long term as the first control state. There is a higher probability of performing the change control based on the change pattern including the short-term change as the first control state than the probability of performing the change control based on the change pattern including the In the third control state, when the success / failure determination unit derives the predetermined success / failure determination result among the specific determination results, the variable prize opening is changed for the short period as the first control state. The change control is performed based on the change pattern including the long-term change in the variable winning award as the first control state rather than the probability of performing the change control based on the change pattern including Amusement machine, wherein the high rate.

(Appendix 1-8)
In the game stand described in appendix 1-6 or 1-7,
A launcher that launches a game ball at every elapse of a predetermined launch period based on the player's operation;
A game area in which the game ball launched by the launching device is caused to flow down and the variable winning opening is provided, and
The first change pattern and the second change pattern are change patterns that perform the next short-term change based on the passage of a predetermined transition period after the short-term change,
The game table characterized in that the short period is shorter than the firing period and the transition period is longer than the firing period.

(Appendix 1-9)
In the game stand described in appendix 1-8,
A detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the variable winning opening;
The transition period includes a period during which the detection sensor can detect the game ball that has won the variable winning opening in the second state during the first state changed from the second state. A characteristic game stand.

  It is not limited to being completely included in the said transition period here. In addition, if the maximum time required from the variable winning a prize opening to the passage of the detection sensor is, for example, about 3 seconds, the length of the transition period is, for example, about 1 second. Since the transition period has a period during which the game ball won in the variable winning opening can be detected, the game ball won in the variable winning opening in the first state or the game ball won in the variable winning opening in the second state. In some cases, it can be distinguished to some extent.

(Appendix 1-10)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1-6 to 1-9,
Directing means for directing the game;
Effect pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of operation patterns of the effect means;
Effect pattern selecting means for selecting a predetermined effect pattern from the effect pattern storage means;
An effect control means for effect control of the effect means based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means;
With
A first effect pattern for operating the effect means over a first effect period; a second effect pattern for operating the effect means over a second effect period longer than the first effect period; Is included in the plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means,
The length of the period during which the variable winning opening control means performs the change control based on the first change pattern is related to the length of the first effect period,
The length of the period during which the variable winning opening control means performs the change control based on the second change pattern is related to the length of the second effect period,
The length of the period during which the change control is performed based on the first change pattern is related to the length of the first effect period,
The length of the period during which the change control is performed based on the second change pattern is related to the length of the second effect period,
When the change control is performed based on the first change pattern, the effect means is operated based on the first effect pattern,
A game table, wherein when the change control is performed based on the second change pattern, the effect means is operated based on the second effect pattern.

(Appendix 2-1)
In a gaming machine equipped with a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on start information acquired when a game ball enters the start area,
Predetermining whether or not a specific determination result is derived when the determination is performed by the determination unit based on the start-up information prefetched before the determination is performed. And a prior notice means for performing a prior notice on the result of the determination on the basis of the result determined in advance with a predetermined probability before the determination on whether the determination is appropriate or not,
A variable winning opening for changing the state from either one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
A change pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of change patterns in the state change of the variable prize opening;
Based on the change pattern stored in the change pattern storage means, variable prize opening control means for performing change control on the state of the variable prize opening,
The change pattern storage means repeats a plurality of opening / closing patterns that are changed to a closed state after maintaining the variable prize opening in the open state for a predetermined short opening period as a plurality of types of change patterns. An opening / closing change pattern and a second opening / closing change pattern in which the variable winning opening is maintained in the open state for a predetermined long opening period and then the opening / closing pattern for changing to the closed state is stored a plurality of times. Yes,
The advance notice means is in a period in which the change control is performed based on the second opening / closing change pattern, rather than in a period in which the change control is performed based on the first opening / closing change pattern. The game table is characterized in that the person gives a notice notification with a high probability.

  Regardless of the first opening / closing change pattern or the second opening / closing change pattern, the variable winning opening is maintained in the closed state for a predetermined closing period. Note that the length of the predetermined closing period may be different between the first opening / closing change pattern and the second opening / closing change pattern.

(Appendix 2-2)
In the game machine described in appendix 2-1,
The advance notice means does not give notice during the period when the change control is performed based on the first opening / closing change pattern, and the change control is performed based on the second opening / closing change pattern. A game stand that is always informed of notice during a limited period.

(Appendix 2-3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 2-1 or Appendix 2-2,
The change pattern storing means, as the first opening / closing change pattern and the second opening / closing change pattern, is a change pattern for maintaining the variable prize opening in the closed state over a predetermined closing period having an equal period length. Remembered,
The variable winning a prize controlling means is configured to change the variable winning a prize opening on the condition that a predetermined maximum number of game balls have entered the variable winning a prize opening after the state of the variable winning award is changed from the closed state to the open state. A game table characterized in that the state of the mouth is changed from the open state to the closed state.

(Appendix 2-4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 2-1 to appendix 2-3,
A launcher that launches a game ball at every elapse of a predetermined launch period based on the player's operation;
A game area provided with the variable prize opening and flowing down the game ball fired by the launch device;
The game stand characterized in that the short open period is shorter than the launch period.

  That is, the launching device launches a game ball at every elapse of a firing period longer than the short-opening period.

(Appendix 2-5)
In the game stand described in Appendix 2-3,
A launcher that launches a game ball at every elapse of a predetermined launch period based on the player's operation;
A game area provided with the variable prize opening and flowing down the game ball fired by the launch device;
The game table characterized in that the long open period is longer than a period necessary for the launching device to launch the maximum number of game balls.

  In other words, the launching device launches the maximum number of game balls during a period shorter than the long open period.

(Appendix 2-6)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 2-1 to appendix 2-5,
Image display means capable of displaying an image;
Moving image information storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image information for displaying moving images on the image display means;
Display control means for performing control to display a moving image on the image display device based on moving image information stored in the moving image information storage means;
Control state storage means for storing a plurality of types of control states having different player advantages,
Control state selection means for selecting any one control state from among a plurality of types of control states stored in the control state storage means, based on the result of the determination of the success / failure determination means;
Control state start means for starting the control state selected by the control state selection means at a predetermined timing,
The control state storage means follows the first special control state and the first special control state where the player's advantage is high, including the opening and closing of the variable prize opening as the plurality of types of control states. The second special control state in which the player's advantage is high while including the fact that the variable prize opening does not open and close is stored,
The moving image information storage means includes first moving image information including image information representing a suggestion image suggesting a player's advantage in the second special control state as a plurality of types of moving image information, and the advance notice. The second moving image information including image information representing the notice image in the notification is stored,
When the variable winning a prize opening control unit performs the change control based on the first opening / closing change pattern, the display control unit moves a moving image to the image display device based on the first moving image information. When the change control is performed based on the second opening / closing change pattern, a moving image is displayed on the image display device based on the second moving image information. To play.

(Appendix 2-7)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific determination result;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are variably displayed;
Prior to the determination of success / failure, the start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the start information storage means;
A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the specific determination result is derived based on the start-up information pre-read by the start-up information pre-read unit when the determination is made by the determination unit;
A prior notice means for notifying that the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means before the success / failure determination means performs the correctness determination; ,
Variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
Change pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of change patterns of the open / close state of the variable winning means;
Change pattern selection means for selecting a predetermined change pattern from the change pattern storage means;
An open / close control means for performing change control of the open / close state of the variable winning means based on the change pattern selected by the change pattern selection means;
Change control starting means for starting change control by the opening / closing control means as the game value giving by the game value giving means;
A game machine equipped with
A first change pattern in which the variable winning means is maintained in the open state for a first period and then maintained in the closed state for a predetermined closing period; A second change pattern in which the open / closed state is maintained a plurality of times in the open state after being maintained in the open state over a second period longer than the first period; Is included in a plurality of types of change patterns stored in the change pattern storage means,
The variable winning means is in a period in which the change control is performed based on the second change pattern, rather than in the period in which the variable winning means is controlled based on the first change pattern. The game table is characterized in that there is a higher probability that a prior notice will be given by the prior notice means.

(Appendix 2-8)
In the game stand described in appendix 2-7,
During the period in which the variable winning means is controlled to change based on the first change pattern, the advance notice means does not give notice, and the variable winning means is based on the second change pattern. The game machine is characterized in that a notice of advance notice is provided by the advance notice means during a period in which change control is performed.

(Appendix 2-9)
In the game stand described in appendix 2-7 or appendix 2-8,
The open / close state is changed from the open state to the closed state on condition that a predetermined maximum number of game balls have entered since the variable winning means has changed from the closed state to the open state. In addition, the game stand characterized in that the period length of the closed period in the first change pattern is equal to the period length of the closed period in the second change pattern.

(Appendix 2-10)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 2-7 to 2-9,
Launching means for launching game balls at predetermined launch periods;
Guiding means for guiding the game ball fired by the launching means to the game area provided with the variable winning means;
With
The first period is shorter than the firing period;
The gaming table, wherein the second period is longer than a period necessary for the launching device to launch the maximum number of game balls.

(Appendix 2-11)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 2-7 to 2-10,
Image display means capable of displaying an image;
Moving image information storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image information for displaying moving images on the image display means;
Moving image information selecting means for selecting one or more moving image information from the moving image information storage means;
Display control means for performing control to display a moving image on the image display device based on the moving image information selected by the moving image information selection means;
Game value information storage means for storing a plurality of types of game value information indicating game values that can be given by the game value giving means;
Game value information selection means for selecting a predetermined game value from the game value information storage means;
With
A predetermined game value of a plurality of types of game values stored in the game value information storage means is a first special control state advantageous to a player including the change control, and
A second special control state advantageous to a player not including the change control started after the end of the first special control state,
The game value giving means is configured to give a game value corresponding to the game value information selected by the game value information selecting means, and the game value giving means includes the first special control state and the game value information. Special control state starting means for starting one or both of the second special control states;
Change control starting means for starting change control by the opening / closing control means is the special control state starting means included in the game value giving means,
The second moving image information including the first moving image information including the image information corresponding to the suggestion image indicating the advantage of the player in the second special control state to be subsequently performed, and the moving image information indicating the warning image as the warning notification. Are included in the plurality of types of moving image information stored in the moving image information storage means,
When the opening / closing control means performs change control based on the first change pattern, a moving image corresponding to the first moving image information is displayed on the image display means, and based on the second change pattern. The game table is characterized in that a moving image corresponding to the second moving image information is displayed on the image display means rather than when the opening / closing control means performs change control.

(Appendix 3-1)
In a gaming machine equipped with a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on start information acquired when a game ball enters the start area,
Control state storage means for storing a plurality of types of control states having different player advantages,
Control state selection means for selecting any one control state from among a plurality of types of control states stored in the control state storage means, based on the result of the determination of the success / failure determination means;
Control state start means for starting the control state selected by the control state selection means at a predetermined timing;
A symbol variation pattern selecting unit that selects a predetermined symbol variation pattern from a plurality of symbol variation patterns based on the determination result by the determination unit;
A symbol display unit that displays a variation of the symbol based on the symbol variation pattern selected by the symbol variation pattern selection unit, and then stops and displays a symbol aspect corresponding to the determination result of the determination by the determination unit;
A variable winning opening for changing the state from either one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
Variable prize opening control means for performing change control on the state of the variable prize opening,
The control state storage means follows the first special control state in which the player's advantage is high, including the opening and closing of the variable prize opening as the plurality of types of control states, and the first special control state. The second special control state in which the player's advantage is high while including the fact that the variable prize opening does not open and close is stored,
The symbol variation pattern selection means selects a symbol variation pattern based on a first success / failure determination result among the specific success / failure determination results, and a second success / failure determination result different from the specific success / failure determination result. In the case where the symbol variation pattern is selected based on the predetermined control state where the player's advantage is the first advantage, a different symbol variation pattern is selected, and the game in the second special control state is selected. A game table, wherein the same symbol variation pattern is selected in a predetermined control state in which a player's advantage is a second advantage higher than the first advantage.

  Here, the symbol variation pattern selecting means selects a symbol variation pattern based on the first determination result of the specific determination results, and the second determination result is different from the specific determination result. In the case of selecting the symbol variation pattern based on the determination result, a different symbol variation pattern is selected in the control state where the player's advantage is the lowest, and in the predetermined control state in the second special control state May select the same symbol variation pattern.

(Appendix 3-2)
In the game machine described in Appendix 3-1,
The variable winning opening control means starts the change control for changing the state of the variable winning opening to the open state a predetermined number of times based on the fact that the determination result is the first determination result. If a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening before the variable prize opening is opened a predetermined number of times after starting the game, the variable prize opening is changed to the open state again. A game machine characterized in that the change control is terminated while maintaining the closed state.

(Appendix 3-3)
In the game machine described in Appendix 3-1,
The control state storage means, as a predetermined control state included in the first special control state, changes the state of the variable winning award to the open state only twice, and after the two state changes, the second special state The control state that does not shift to the control state is stored,
The gaming machine characterized in that the control state selection means selects the first special control state based on the fact that the success / failure determination result is the first success / failure determination result.

(Appendix 3-4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 3-1 to appendix 3-3,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the control state selecting means selects a control state having the lowest player's advantage when the result of the determination is the second determination result.

(Appendix 3-5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 3-1 to appendix 3-4,
In the predetermined control state of the second special control state, the symbol variation pattern selection unit includes a case where the determination result of the determination by the determination unit is the first determination result and the second determination result. A game machine characterized by selecting the same symbol variation pattern including reach symbol variation with a predetermined probability when the result is a determination result.

(Appendix 3-6)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information deriving unit;
Game value information storage means for storing a plurality of types of game value information indicating respective types of game values;
Game value information selection means for selecting a predetermined game value from a plurality of types of game value information storage means stored in the game value information storage means, based on the result of the determination of success / failure means;
Game value giving means for giving a player a game value corresponding to the game value information selected by the game value information selecting means;
A symbol variation pattern selecting unit that selects a predetermined symbol variation pattern from a plurality of symbol variation patterns based on the determination result by the determination unit;
A symbol display unit that displays a variation of the symbol based on the symbol variation pattern selected by the symbol variation pattern selection unit, and then stops and displays a symbol aspect corresponding to the determination result of the determination by the determination unit;
Variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
An opening / closing control means for performing change control of the opening / closing state of the variable winning means based on a predetermined opening / closing pattern;
A game machine equipped with
The predetermined game value of the plurality of types of game values stored in the game value information storage means includes a first special control state advantageous to a player including the change control, and the first special control state. A second special control state advantageous to a player not including the change control, which is started after the end of
When the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a first result determination result of the specific success / failure determination results on condition that the game value is not given by the game value granting means. In the case where the success / failure determination result by the success / failure determination means is a second success / failure determination result different from the specific success / failure determination result, the symbol variation pattern selection means selects a different symbol variation pattern, and the second The symbol variation pattern selection means is the same in the case where the result is the first success / failure determination result and the case where the result is the second success / failure determination result on condition that the control state is a predetermined control state of the special control state. A game stand characterized by selecting a pattern variation pattern.

(Appendix 3-7)
In the game stand described in appendix 3-6,
Based on the fact that the success / failure determination result is the first success / failure determination result,
The opening / closing control means starts the change control of the open / closed state of the variable winning means, and when the predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning means after starting the change control, the variable winning means is A game machine characterized in that the change control is terminated while maintaining the closed state without changing to the open state again.

(Appendix 3-8)
In the game stand described in appendix 3-6,
Based on the fact that the success / failure determination result is the first success / failure determination result,
The game value provided by the game value granting unit does not include the second special control state, and the opening / closing control unit opens the variable prize winning unit only twice for a short period of time as the first special control state. A game stand characterized by including change control.

(Appendix 3-9)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 3-6 to appendix 3-8,
2. The game table according to claim 2, wherein the second determination result is a failure that the game value giving means does not give a game value.

(Appendix 3-10)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 3-6 to 3-9,
On the condition that the control state is a predetermined control state of the second special control state, the symbol variation pattern selection means is configured to determine whether the result is the first determination result or the second determination result. A game machine characterized by selecting a symbol variation pattern including a reach symbol variation.

(Appendix 4-1)
In a gaming machine equipped with a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on start information acquired when a game ball enters the start area,
Predetermining whether or not a specific determination result is derived when the determination is performed by the determination unit based on the start-up information prefetched before the determination is performed. And a prior notice means for performing a prior notice on the result of the determination on the basis of the result determined in advance with a predetermined probability before the determination on whether the determination is appropriate or not,
The ease of entry of the game ball into the start area is changed from one of the predetermined first control state and the second control state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the start area than in the first control state. An approach rate changing means for causing
A variable winning opening for changing the state from either one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
Variable prize opening control means for performing change control on the state of the variable prize opening,
The prior notice means performs the change control when the control state immediately before the start of the change control is the first control state, compared with when the control state is the second control state. A game stand characterized by high-priority notifications while being held.

(Appendix 4-2)
In the gaming machine described in appendix 4-1,
The starting area is a first starting area where the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters and the size of the entrance is changed from one of a small size and a large size to the other size. A second starting area that varies,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second start area has the large size in the first control state over a longer period than in the second control state.

(Appendix 4-3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 4-2,
First start information storage means capable of storing start information acquired when a game ball enters the first start area up to a predetermined first upper limit number;
Second starting information storage means capable of storing starting information acquired when a game ball enters the second starting area up to a predetermined second upper limit number;
The start information is prefetched from the first start information storage means in accordance with the timing at which the first start information storage means stores the start information, and at the timing at which the second start information storage means stores the start information. In response, prefetching means for prefetching the starting information from the second starting information storage means;
The result of the determination of whether or not the determination is made by the determination unit, and the second start information storage unit rather than the determination result based on the start information stored in the first start information storage unit. A determination result notifying means for giving priority to the determination result based on the start information stored in
The variable winning a prize opening control means performs the change control based on the result of the success / failure determination performed by the success / failure determination means,
The pre-reading means performs the first start while the variable winning a prize opening control means performs the change control based on the result of the success / failure determination performed by the success / failure determination means in the second control state. Pre-reading of the start information stored in each of the information storage means and the second start information storage means is not performed, and the variable winning a prize is based on the result of the success / failure determination performed by the success / failure determination means in the first control state. While the mouth control means performs the change control, the start information stored in the first start information storage means is not prefetched and the start information stored in the second start information storage means is not read. A game stand characterized by prefetching.

(Appendix 4-4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 4-1 to appendix 4-3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advance notice means continuously notifies the notice even after the period during which the change control by the variable winning a prize opening control means is performed.

(Appendix 4-5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 4-1 to appendix 4-4,
Image display means capable of displaying an image;
Moving image information storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image information for displaying moving images on the image display means;
Display control means for performing control to display a moving image on the image display device based on moving image information stored in the moving image information storage means;
Control state storage means for storing a plurality of types of control states having different player advantages,
Control state selection means for selecting any one control state from among a plurality of types of control states stored in the control state storage means, based on the result of the determination of the success / failure determination means;
Control state start means for starting the control state selected by the control state selection means at a predetermined timing,
The control state storage means follows the first special control state and the first special control state where the player's advantage is high, including the opening and closing of the variable prize opening as the plurality of types of control states. The second special control state in which the player's advantage is high while including the fact that the variable prize opening does not open and close is stored,
The moving image information storage means includes first moving image information including image information representing a suggestion image suggesting a player's advantage in the second special control state as a plurality of types of moving image information, and the advance notice. The second moving image information including image information representing the notice image in the notification is stored,
When the control state immediately before the change control is started is the first control state, the display control unit is based on the second moving image information while the change control is being performed. When the moving image including the preview image is displayed on the image display device and the control state immediately before the change control is started is the second control state, the change control is being performed. A game table, wherein a moving image including the suggestion image is displayed on the image display device based on the first moving image information.

(Appendix 4-6)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific determination result;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are variably displayed;
Prior to the determination of success / failure, the start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the start information storage means;
A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the specific determination result is derived based on the start-up information pre-read by the start-up information pre-read unit when the determination is made by the determination unit;
A prior notice means for notifying that the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means before the success / failure determination means performs the correctness determination; ,
The ease of entry of the game ball into the start area is changed from one of the predetermined first control state and the second control state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the start area than the first control state. An approach rate change means,
A game machine equipped with
During the period during which the change control of the variable winning means started during the first control state is being performed, during the period during which the change control of the variable winning means started during the second control state is being performed. A gaming machine characterized by having a higher probability of being notified by the prior notice means.

(Appendix 4-7)
In the game stand described in appendix 4-6,
The starting area is sized from one of a first starting area where the size of the entrance does not change, and a second size where the size of the entrance is greater than the first size and the first size. And a second start region that can be changed, and the period during which the second start region has the second size is longer during the first control state than during the second control state. A game table characterized by being configured as follows.

(Appendix 4-8)
In the game stand described in appendix 4-6 or appendix 4-7,
The start information storage means is a first start information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start information derived by the start information deriving means based on a game ball entering the first start area. And a second starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second starting area,
When the start information is stored in both of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information acquisition means reads from the second start information storage means When starting information is acquired and the starting information is stored in only one of the first starting information storage means and the second starting information storage means, the starting information is stored. The starting information is obtained from the starting information pre-reading means during a period in which change control of the variable winning means that is started during the second control state is being performed. In the period during which the change control of the variable winning means started during the first control state is performed, the start information prefetch means stores the second start information storage means in the second start information storage means. Remembered Gaming table, characterized in that the read-ahead only the start-up information is.

(Appendix 4-9)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 4-6 to appendix 4-8,
A gaming machine characterized in that the advance notice in the advance notice means is continuously performed even after the end of the period during which change control of the variable winning means is performed.

(Appendix 4-10)
In the game stand according to any one of appendix 4-6 to appendix 4-9,
Image display means capable of displaying an image;
Moving image information storage means for storing a plurality of types of moving image information for displaying moving images on the image display means;
Moving image information selecting means for selecting one or more moving image information from the moving image information storage means;
Display control means for performing control to display a moving image on the image display device based on the moving image information selected by the moving image information selection means;
Game value information storage means for storing a plurality of types of game value information indicating game values that can be given by the game value giving means;
Game value information selection means for selecting a predetermined game value from the game value information storage means;
Variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can enter more easily than the closed state;
An open / close control means for performing change control of the open / close state of the variable winning means based on a predetermined change pattern;
Change control starting means for starting change control by the opening / closing control means as the game value giving by the game value giving means;
With
The predetermined game value of the plurality of types of game values stored in the game value information storage means includes a first special control state advantageous to a player including the change control, and the first special control state. A second special control state advantageous to a player not including the change control, which is started after the end of
The game value giving means is configured to give a game value corresponding to the game value information selected by the game value information selecting means, and the game value giving means includes the first special control state and the game value information. Special control state starting means for starting one or both of the second special control states;
Change control starting means for starting change control by the opening / closing control means is the special control state starting means included in the game value giving means,
The second moving image information including the first moving image information including the image information corresponding to the suggestion image indicating the advantage of the player in the second special control state to be subsequently performed, and the moving image information indicating the warning image as the warning notification. Are included in the plurality of types of moving image information stored in the moving image information storage means,
During the period in which the change control of the variable winning means started during the second control state is being performed, a moving image corresponding to the first moving image information is displayed on the image display means, and the first A game table in which a moving image corresponding to the second moving image information is displayed on the image display means during a period in which the change control of the variable winning means starting during the control state is performed. .

(Appendix 5)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
A fluctuation period determining means for determining a fluctuation display period of the symbol based on the result of the determination of the validity by the validity determination means
The symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit in a stopped manner after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner over the variation display period of the symbol determined by the variation period determination unit. When,
A game table equipped with.

(Appendix 6)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
Prior to the determination of success / failure, the start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the start information storage means;
A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the specific determination result is derived based on the start-up information pre-read by the start-up information pre-read unit when the determination is made by the determination unit;
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit, the advance determination notification is performed in advance for the advance determination notification that the determination unit derives the specific determination result, rather than the determination unit performs the determination. Prior notice means to perform before,
A game table equipped with.

(Appendix 7)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
First starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting area of the starting areas;
Second starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information derived by the starting information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the game ball entering the second starting area of the starting area;
When the start information is stored in both the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the second start information storage means, When the start information is stored in only one of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is obtained from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored. Startup information acquisition means configured to acquire;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
A start information destination that pre-reads start information stored in one or both of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means before the success / failure determination means makes a determination of success / failure Reading means,
A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the specific determination result is derived based on the start-up information pre-read by the start-up information pre-read unit when the determination is made by the determination unit;
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit, the advance determination notification is performed in advance for the advance determination notification that the determination unit derives the specific determination result, rather than the determination unit performs the determination. Prior notice means to perform before,
A game table equipped with.

(Appendix 8)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
A period information table including one or more period information;
Period information storage means for storing a plurality of types of the period information table;
Period information table acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined period information table from the period information table storage means;
Based on the period information table acquired by the period information table acquisition unit and the determination result by the determination unit, a variable period determination unit that determines a variable display period of the symbol;
The symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit after displaying the symbol variably over the variation display period of the symbol selected by the variation period selection unit. When,
A game machine equipped with
The specific period from when the predetermined game value is given by the game value giving means to when the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means is performed for the first number of times to the second number of times is the period The game table, wherein the period information table acquisition unit acquires a specific period information table from the information table storage unit.

(Appendix 9)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
Based on the determination result by the determination unit, when the determination result by the determination unit and the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result, the variation period determination unit A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner over the determined symbol variation display period;
Effect means for performing an effect operation during the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means;
Effect information storage means including one or more pieces of effect information;
Effect information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined effect information from the effect information storage means;
On the basis of the effect information acquired by the effect information acquisition means, effect control means for controlling the effect operation by the effect means,
A game table equipped with.

(Appendix 10)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific result of the success / failure determination, the first advantage is different from the first advantage in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. A state transition means for transitioning the state to the state of
A fluctuation period determining means for determining a fluctuation display period of the symbol based on the result of the determination of the validity by the validity determination means
The symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit in a stopped manner after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner over the variation display period of the symbol determined by the variation period determination unit. When,
Effect means for performing an effect operation during the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means;
Production control means for controlling the production operation by the production means;
A game table equipped with.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 208 Decorative symbol display device 230 1st special figure starting port 232 2nd special figure starting port 2321 Blade member 234 Variable prize opening 2341 Door member 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 (6)

A symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display;
Control means capable of executing at least control of the symbol display means;
A prefetch notice means capable of executing at least a prefetch notice;
A notice means capable of executing at least a notice;
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for holding the start of the symbol variation display when a holding condition is established,
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for starting the symbol variation display when a pending digest condition is established,
The control means is capable of at least starting a big hit gaming state,
The jackpot game state includes at least a jackpot game state with a ball and a jackpot game state without a ball,
The prefetch notice means is capable of at least executing the prefetch notice when the prefetch notice execution condition is satisfied in the game with a game with a ball.
The pre-reading notice means is at least incapable of executing the pre-reading notice regardless of the establishment of the pre-reading notice execution condition in the big hit gaming state without a ball.
The notice means is capable of at least executing a false prefetch notice when the false prefetch notice execution condition is satisfied even if the start of the symbol variation display is not suspended in the big hit game state with the ball. Is,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The control means is capable of at least starting a short-time gaming state in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter the starting area,
The pre-reading notice execution condition is a condition that at least includes that the gaming state immediately before starting the jackpot and jackpot gaming state was the short-time gaming state,
The false pre-reading notice execution condition is also a condition including at least that the gaming state immediately before starting the hitting jackpot gaming state was the short-time gaming state,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 ,
The pre-reading notice execution condition is that the game state immediately before starting the big hit game state with the ball is the short-time game state, and the start of the symbol variation display is suspended in the big hit game state with the ball. Is always true if
A game stand characterized by that. A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first symbol display means of the symbol display means is capable of executing at least a first symbol variation display,
Of the symbol display means, the second symbol display means is capable of executing at least a second symbol variation display,
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for holding the start of the first symbol variation display when the first holding condition is established,
The control means is capable of executing at least a control for holding the start of the second symbol variation display when the second holding condition is established,
The control means is capable of executing at least control for starting the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means when the first reserved digest condition is established,
The control means is capable of executing at least control for starting the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means when the second reserved digest condition is established,
The second suspended digestion condition includes at least that the start of the second symbol variation display is suspended,
The first reserved digest condition includes at least the start of the second symbol variation display is not suspended and the start of the first symbol variation display is suspended.
The prefetch notice means is capable of executing the prefetch notice for the second symbol variation display hold,
The prefetch notice means is incapable of executing the prefetch notice intended for the suspension of the first symbol variation display,
The notice means is capable of at least executing the false prefetch notice when the false prefetch notice execution condition is satisfied even if the start of the second symbol variation display is not suspended.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The false prefetch notice is composed of the same aspect as the prefetch notice.
A game stand characterized by that. A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A variable prize opening that can be changed at least from one of the closed state and the open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the closed state to the other state;
A change pattern storage means capable of storing at least a plurality of types of change patterns in the state change of the variable prize opening;
Based on the change pattern stored in the change pattern storage means, variable prize opening control means capable of executing at least change control for the state of the variable prize opening;
A launcher capable of firing at least a game ball at a predetermined launch interval;
The variable prize opening is provided, and at least a game area where game balls launched from the launching device can flow down,
With
The change pattern storage means can store at least a first change pattern in which the variable winning opening is maintained in the open state for a predetermined short open period and then the open / close pattern for changing to the closed state is repeated a plurality of times. And
The change pattern storage means can store at least a second change pattern in which the variable winning a prize opening is maintained in the open state for a predetermined long open period and then the open / close pattern for changing to the closed state is repeated a plurality of times. And
The variable winning opening control means is capable of executing at least the change control for the state of the variable winning opening in the first change pattern in the no-hit big hit gaming state,
The variable winning opening control means is capable of at least executing the change control for the state of the variable winning opening in the second change pattern in the big hit gaming state with the ball.
The variable prize opening control means is configured to change the state of the variable prize opening when the maximum number of game balls enter the variable prize opening after the state of the variable prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. Can be changed at least from the open state to the closed state,
The long open period is at least longer than the period required for the launcher to fire the maximum number of game balls.
The short open period is at least shorter than a period required for the launcher to fire the maximum number of game balls.
A game stand characterized by that.

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