JP5433607B2 - 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).

  Conventionally, as a game stand, there are 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. that can be used for winning the game ball. When the player wins, the reels are rotated by turning on the start lever by inserting a ball game machine (pachinko machine) or a medal (game medium) that gives the player benefits such as paying out the award ball, When the winning combination is determined internally by internal lottery and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the winning combination is displayed when a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the internal determination is displayed on the symbol display window. In addition, a spinning machine (slot machine) or the like that gives a player a privilege such as paying out a specified number of medals when a medal is awarded is known.

  In these game machines, various effects are performed in order to improve the interest of the game (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Some of these game machines store individual setting information and execute a specific operation based on the stored individual setting information. The individual setting information is personal information of the player, and even if it is assumed that the individual setting information of the person who plays the game is stored in the game table before starting the game, the person who performs the game If the individual setting information of the person different from the game table is still stored in the game stand, the specific operation based on the individual setting information of the person who performs the game is not executed, and if it is viewed from the person who performs the game The interest of the game may be reduced. In addition, if the individual setting information includes a game history, if the history of games played so far is not reflected in the individual setting information, this also lowers the interest of the game.

JP 2008-200302 A Japanese Patent No. 4368929

The conventional game stand has room for improvement in the notification means.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in a notification means .

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned object is
Display means capable of displaying at least the symbol variation;
An operation means at least operable by the player;
At least one remembers a storage means of the plurality of information,
And executable rendition means at least one of the plurality of presentation,
And broadcast knowledge capable notification means at least one of a plurality of broadcast,
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of information is individual setting information ,
The individual setting information can be stored in the storage means when the operation means is operated in the first operation mode.
At least one of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
The production means can execute at least the first production when the first production execution condition is established,
Probability of the first demonstration execution condition is satisfied in the first state, the probability that the in the second state the first demonstration execution condition is satisfied is different probabilities,
The first state is a state in which the individual setting information is not stored in the storage unit,
The second state is a state where at least the individual setting information is stored in the storage unit,
At least one of the plurality of notifications is a first notification,
The first notification is a notification regarding a state transition from the second state to the first state,
Wherein while the first notification is notified, when there is established a first state transition condition, are those wherein the second state capable transition state to the first state from the,
The notification means does not notify the first notification while the symbol variation is displayed.
It is characterized by that.

According to the onset bright, it is possible to realize a gaming table having a feature in informing means.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a figure for demonstrating an original mode. (A) is a figure which shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 1, (i) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "member registration" is selected, (Ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “input password” is selected. (I) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected, and (ii) is a decorative symbol when “data clear” is selected. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display apparatus 208, (iii) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "end" is selected. It is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the mission prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the customization which can be performed with the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the customization related page prepared for the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an original mode control process (step S321). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the notification execution determination process (step S321v) with an original mode setting shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of a server control process. (A) is a time chart which shows an example until 2nd original mode setting notification is performed, (b) is a time chart which shows an example until 1st original mode setting notification is performed. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of 1st original mode setting notification displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208. FIG. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of 2nd original mode setting alert | report displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the modification of the notification execution determination process (step S321v) by which the original mode was set shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8 as viewed from the front side (player side).

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 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface (player side).

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

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

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. In the 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 for launching into the game area 124, the effect button 136 for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the operation of the player, and the effect button 136 An effect button lamp 138 that causes the button 136 to emit light, a ball lending operation button 140 that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance return instruction to the card unit And a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status. Further, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls. Further, an operation key unit 190 is also provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set an original (Daitomo) mode. The first sub-board 160 is provided with an original mode selection switch 161 for switching between enabling and disabling the original mode. The original mode selection switch 161 is operated by the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 100 when the pachinko machine 100 is shipped from the factory, or operated by a store clerk of the store where the pachinko machine is installed. The original mode selection switch 161 shown in FIG. 2 can be operated by a store clerk at a pachinko machine store, but the portion of the first sub-board 160 where the original mode selection switch 161 is provided is caulked at the time of shipment. The original mode selection switch 161 may be disabled after shipment. That is, since the original mode selection switch 161 cannot be operated by the player, it is preferably configured so that only a limited number of people such as a manufacturer or a store clerk can operate.

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

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are predetermined symbol display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol 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 term “hold” as used herein means that the start of various determination processes (such as lottery processes) based on start-up information described later is put on hold.

  The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored. This symbol control state will be described later, but the symbol control state here may be any one of a normal state, a short-time state (electric support state), and a probability variation state. It is good also as one state in the state without special figure certain change.

  In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state.

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

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

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

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure start port 232 is disposed below the general view start port 228. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 is provided on the right side of the game board 200. In the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided. A combination of the pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure starting port 232 is provided. It corresponds to variable starting means, and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). The pair of blade members 2321 are members that change the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232. That is, when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 232, and the mode in which the pair of blade members 2321 is closed is an open / close mode in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 are opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and the second special figure starting port 232 is opened. The ball can be entered (easy winning state), and the open state in which the pair of blade members 2321 are open is an easy winning state. In other words, the second special figure starting port 232 has either a small size (corresponding to the first size) or a large size (corresponding to the second size) of the entrance (game ball entrance). A variable starting area in which the ease of entering a game ball, which changes from one size to the other, is equivalent to an example of a second starting area. The size of the large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230. In the state where the pair of blade members 2321 are opened, out of the game balls that have entered the game area 124, the second special feature that is the variable start area is more than the game ball that has entered the first special figure start opening 230 that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the starting port 232 in the figure. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable prize opening 234 includes a variable prize opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The variable winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The door member 2341 changes its state from any one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable winning opening more than the closed state. Both the closed state and the open state are stationary states, and the closed state is a predetermined first stationary state. The closed state at the variable winning opening 234 of this embodiment is that the door member 2341 is on the player side of the game board 200. It is in a stationary state that matches the surface. On the other hand, the open state is a predetermined second stationary state, and the open state in the variable winning opening 234 of the present embodiment is rotated to the player side until the door member 2341 is substantially perpendicular to the game board 200. It is stationary. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until 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 portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

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

  The decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decoration symbol display device 208, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to effect means, and among these, the decoration symbol display device 208 Corresponds to an example of a decorative symbol display means.

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 for deriving a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes three random value generation circuits). 1), the main body opening sensor 1041, the front frame door sensor 1061, the door sensor with ball storage tray 1082, and the lower tray 128 shown in FIG. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a full tank detection sensor, a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and disturbs the result of amplification and comparison with reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting to the numerical value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a drive circuit for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 24, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 218, a second special figure hold lamp 220, A drive circuit 330 for controlling the display of the high accuracy lamp 222 and the like, and a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable winning port 234, and the like. ing.

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

  When the sphere detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the sphere has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to a random value generation circuit. Output to 318. The random value generation circuit 318 that has received this signal latches the value at that timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230, and the latched value is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. It is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 232, the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 is also the same. Is latched, and the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. Further, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the universal start port 228, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the general start port 228. Then, the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start port 228 built in the random value generation circuit 318.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started). The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control means.

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

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency, and an original mode selection switch shown in FIG. 161 (dip switch) is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 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. The circuit 422, the effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the effect button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the effect button 136 shown in FIG. 1, and the operation that detects the operation of the operation key unit 190 The key unit sensor 425 and a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from various sensors to the basic circuit 402 are connected.

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

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

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

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

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the predetermined voltage to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500. The main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630 are supplied with a predetermined voltage from the payout control unit 600. The power management unit 660 also stores a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the 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, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (1st symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). (Floating game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2” ( (Special map variable game). Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display. This special figure variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “special drawing A” to “special drawing J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, six types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F") are prepared as the stop pattern modes of special figures. “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure C” is a 2R special jackpot symbol, which is called sudden change. When these symbols (special drawings A and C) are stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol, which is called a sudden reduction. When the special figure B or the special figure D is stopped and displayed, the control state becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and “Special figure F” is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal. When the special figure E is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. When the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and the 15th round is defined as one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). This means that this operation continues 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round 1 or more) is completed. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In this embodiment, during the big hit game, the special figure shifts to a low probability state, and if the special figure A, special figure C, and special figure E are won, the special figure will be displayed until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. A high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, when the special figure B, special figure D, and special figure F are won, the special figure low probability state remains even after the big hit game ends. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of a first probability control state. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends is sometimes referred to as a special figure probability change. Is an example of a second stochastic control state. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The transition of the probability control state is performed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a probability control state transition unit.

  In addition, if the special drawings A to D are won, all of them shift to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state) after the big hit game ends. The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/101 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the usual game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time for one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (extension of the electric chew opening period). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 is opened three times in the electric support state (for example, 3 to open for 1.7 seconds) Repeatedly, the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chew release times. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until the predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be entered during a big hit and the number of game balls that can be acquired increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. In the present embodiment, in the electric support state (short-time state), all of the normal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are performed. If any one is performed, a player's advantage will be in a high state and it may be in an electric support state (time-short state). Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of electric chew release is performed, the electric support state (short-time state) may be set. . In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. In the present embodiment, when special figure A and special figure C are stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary figure high probability state) is maintained until the next big hit game is started after the subsequent big hit game is completed. When the special figure B and the special figure D are stopped and displayed, the electric support state is maintained while the special figure variable game is performed 100 times after the subsequent big hit game is finished, and the non-electric support state is displayed at the 101st time. Transition to (ordinary low probability state). On the other hand, when a big hit without special support (special figure E, special figure F) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 that is the variable start area at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball starts the second special figure start. It enters the mouth 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, two types of stop symbols are prepared as small hit symbols in addition to the big hit symbol. The special figure G shown in FIG. 5 (a) is the first small hit symbol, and the special figure H is the second small hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 maintains the open state for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. In opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. As a result, the second and subsequent releases are not performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game.

  As described above, in the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 performs one or more opening / closing operations, and the player's advantage is relatively high.

  In this embodiment, two types of lost symbols are also prepared. The special figure I shown in FIG. 5 (a) is the first lost symbol, and the special figure J is the second lost symbol. When the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. In addition, a losing symbol other than “special symbol I” and “special symbol J” (for example, a third losing symbol or the like) may be prepared. In this embodiment, the losing symbol includes a plurality of types of symbols. It is a waste.

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

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

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

  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. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot, or “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R big jackpot, “decorative symbol combination 1” in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (For example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration 1” or “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) is stopped and displayed. Also, when “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special big hit, is notified, “Decorated Pattern Combination 2” (for example, “Decoration 3-3”, in which three same odd decorative patterns are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (Decoration 3 -decoration 3 "," decoration 7 -decoration 7 -decoration 7 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. Therefore, when three identical even-numbered decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”, etc.), only the combination of these ornamental symbols is seen. Then, it is unclear whether you won the 15R special jackpot with probability change or the 15R jackpot without probability change. In the case of notifying “special drawing E” that is a hidden probability change, “special drawing F” that is suddenly normal, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” that are small hits, the symbol display area 208a. ˜208c, “decoration pattern combination 3” such as “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and “special drawing C” that is suddenly probable or “special drawing D” that is suddenly shortened is notified. In this case, “decorative symbol combination 4” such as “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, when notifying “special drawing I” and “special drawing J” that are lost, decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The combination (for example, loose eye) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of this “decorative symbol variable display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped are displayed. Sometimes referred to as symbol variation display.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 5A) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (2nd symbol mode). In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general diagram B” which is a lost 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, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed. 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.

  Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the normal diagram” to the stop display of the stop symbol pattern of the normal diagram may be referred to as a normal diagram of variable display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 includes, for each of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a counter for generating a big hit special figure determining random number counter initial value, a big hit special figure determining random number counter, and a small hitting time. Special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, small hit special figure determination counter, loss special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, loss special figure determination random number counter, and special figure timer Each counter of a random number counter for number determination is provided. In addition, the RAM 308 stores, for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the number of holdings, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the special figure for the big hit, the random value for determining the special figure for the small hit, and the special figure for the lost time The random number value for use, the determination result of prior / impossible determination, the special determination result / pre-judgment result, the determination of correct / incorrect determination, the special figure determination result, and the special figure timer determination result are stored. Further, in RAM 308, special figure holding storage sections divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery) are separately provided for special figure 1 and special figure 2. It is prepared. The special storage unit shown in FIG. 1 includes special figure 1 big hit determination random value, big hit special figure 1 determination random value, small hit special figure 1 determination random value, and lost special figure 1 determination random value. The four random number values are stored as one set for each area in the winning order (holding order). In addition, the special storage unit for special figure 2 big hit determination random number, big hit special figure 2 determination random value, small hit special figure 2 determination random value, and lost special figure 2 determination The four random number values of the random number value are set as one set, and these four random number values 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 performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  Next, in step S103, after setting for interrupt prohibition, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process, three initial values for generating initial values of the big hit special figure determining random number counter, the small hit special figure determining random number counter, and the lost special figure determining random number counter are generated. Update the value generation counter. After this basic random number initial value update process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a random number counter for timer number determination for special drawing and for universal use, both of which determine a timer number that can take a value in the range of 0 to 99. Generate a random number value. In step S105, the value of this counter is updated. After this effect random number update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process returns to step S103.

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

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

  In the basic random number initial value update process (step S203), the value of the counter for generating various random number counter initial values is updated in the range of 0 to 99, and in the subsequent basic random number update process (step S205), the values of the various random number counters are updated. For example, every time the big hit special figure 1 determination random number counter makes one round, the value of the generation counter is set in the big hit special figure 1 determination random number counter. The same processing is performed for other random number counters.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for displaying the symbol on the normal symbol display device 210 and the special symbol for timing the time for displaying the symbol on the first special symbol display device 212 are displayed. 1 display symbol update timer, a special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for timing the time to display the symbol on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, Various timers including a timer for timing a predetermined end effect period and the like are updated.

  Subsequently, a winning determination process (step S209) is performed. In the winning determination process (step S209), first, when the winning holes 226, 234 and the starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the number of prize balls provided in the RAM 308 for each winning hole or each starting hole. The value in the storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

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

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

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

  Further, when the winning determination process (step S209) is completed, the prefetch process is called. In this prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of holds has increased from the prefetching process executed last time. That is, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 also stores the number of holds until now (the number of holds at the end of the previous timer interrupt process, which is referred to as the old number of holds). The pending number at the time of executing the current pre-reading process after the winning determination process (step S209) is compared with the old pending number, and it is determined whether or not the pending number is increasing. If the number of holds has not increased, the prefetching process is terminated without prefetching the starting information. On the other hand, if the number of reservations has increased, the increase in the random number for special figure 1 big hit determination in the special memory 1 in the special memory 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or the special memory in the special memory in the special memory 2 in FIG. FIG. 2 Prefetch the increase in the random number for jackpot determination. In the prefetching here, only the increment is prefetched, but all may be prefetched. Note that the prefetching here means that the start information is read first before the success / failure determination (final lottery), but in the subsequent prefetching processing, the word “prefetching” is used as the result of the predecessor (prevention / correction (final lottery)). ) May be used to mean read.

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

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a pre-adjustment determination table used in the prefetching process. In this success / failure pre-determination table, a random number range is defined for a special figure high probability state and a special figure low probability state. When the pre-reading of the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is finished, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random number value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is determined in advance. The random number range in the table is determined. That is, referring to the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, in the case of the special figure low probability state, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is within a predetermined numerical range. In some cases, the success / failure determination result is determined in advance as “big hit”, and in other cases, the determination result is determined as “losing”. In the special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B), which will be described later, the success / failure determination of the special figure variable game is performed again by using the success / failure determination table having the same contents as the previous / failure determination table. The determination result here is only a result of prior determination.

  When the pre-judgment result is “big hit”, the random number value for determining the big hit special figure 1 in the reserved storage part of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or in the reserved memory part of the special figure 2 Prefetch random number for determining special figure 2 for big hits. When the result of the determination in advance is “small hit”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of small hit in the reserved storage unit of the special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or the reserved memory in the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 for small hits in the department is prefetched. If the result of the preliminary determination is “losing”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of losing in the special memory 1 of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched or the special memory in the special memory 2 of the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 at the time of loss is prefetched. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure prior determination table used in the prefetching process. In the special figure predetermination table, a random number range corresponding to each of the ten types of stop symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure J") shown in FIG. 5A is defined. Depending on which random number range the figure determination random number value belongs to, a special figure prior determination result (which stop symbol form shown in FIG. 5A is stopped and displayed) is obtained. Here, the determination result of the special figure is also a result of the preliminary determination, and the determination of the stop symbol form of the special figure is also performed again in the special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) described later. .

  The pre-reading of the start information and the pre-determination using the pre-read start information described above are executed before the success / failure determination (main lottery) of the special figure related process (S213) described later is performed. The main controller 300 that pre-reads the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value and various special figure 1 determination random number values corresponds to an example of the first start information pre-reading means. The main control unit 300 that prefetches the special figure 2 determination random number value corresponds to an example of second start information prefetching means. Further, the main control unit 300 that performs pre-determination based on the special figure 1 big hit determination random value and various special figure 1 determination random numbers corresponds to an example of the first pre-determination means. The main control unit 300 that performs a prior determination based on the random value and various special figure 2 determination random values corresponds to an example of a second prior determination unit.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a pre-read information temporary storage unit for special figure 1 divided into areas for each hold and a pre-read information temporary storage part for special figure 2 similarly divided into areas for each hold. It has been. Information representing the special figure pre-determination result (which is also information representing the special figure and hereinafter referred to as prefetch information) is stored in a corresponding reserved area of the prefetch information temporary storage unit.

  If the number of holds has not increased, prefetch information “no hold” is stored in the corresponding hold area of the prefetch information temporary storage unit. Further, in the prefetching process of the present embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, and when the current control state is the electric support state (the time reduction flag is on), the start information prefetching in FIG. Pre-determination is not performed, and in these cases, “pre-determination” information indicating that pre-determination of the stop symbol based on the pre-read start information of FIG. 1 is not performed is stored in the pre-read information temporary storage unit. Store in the reserved area. That is, it is acquired during a big hit game and during electric support based on entering a starting port where the pair of blade members 2321 are not provided (first special figure starting port 230 which is a fixed starting region). Pre-determination based on the started information is not performed, and the pre-determination result is not notified. By doing so, the fairness of the player is secured. In this embodiment, the start-up information itself is not pre-read. However, the pre-read may be performed and the preliminary determination and the result notification may not be performed. Furthermore, the pre-read and the preliminary determination are performed. The aspect which does not alert | report a result may be sufficient.

  In the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. 6B, the common figure related process is performed following the winning determination process in step S209 (step S211). In this common figure-related process, first, one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the state of the common figure is performed as a general figure state update process. For example, in the process during the normal symbol change display (the value of the above-mentioned general symbol display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is performed. Do. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Further, in the processing at the timing when the normal symbol display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the normal symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) and the lost symbol are displayed. The 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in any one of the display modes (common figure B shown in FIG. 5C). In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the common drawing related processes here. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs fixed display of one of the winning symbols and the lost symbols. Further, after that, for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 0.6 seconds), information indicating the stop period is always set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display. By this setting, the winning symbol that is confirmed and displayed is always stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is informed of the result of the usual figure variation game. In this way, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs the on / off drive control of the 7-segment LED that constitutes the universal display device 210 corresponds to an example of the symbol display control means.

  Also, in the universal diagram related processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the normal diagram stop time management timer value is changed from 1 to 0), if it is in the electric support state, it is stored in the setting area of the RAM 308. The normal operation is set and the blade member 2321 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special drawing start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (6 seconds in this embodiment). 1 is always output, and information indicating the release period is always set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that controls the opening of the pair of blade members 2321 in this way corresponds to an example of a variable start area control unit. On the other hand, if it is in the non-electric support state, in the setting area of the RAM 308, the normal operation is not set, and no signal is sent to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232. Is not output. By doing so, the blade member 2321 remains closed. Note that a signal for maintaining the blade member 2321 in the closed state may be output without fail.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the process starting 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 predetermined closing period (for example, 0.1 second), a signal for holding the blade member 2321 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321, and the valve is closed in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set information indicating the period.

  In the case of the electric support state, the setting of the RAM 308 is set in the general diagram-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing at which the blade closing time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). Set the area to inactive.

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

  In the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure related process (step S213) is performed following the common figure related process of step S211 described above. In this special figure related process, first, a special figure state update process for special figure 2 (special figure 2 state update process) is performed, and then a special figure state update process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 state update). Process). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

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

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), On / off drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 is performed based on the special figure determination result (special figure stop pattern mode), and special figure 2 stop display is being performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. Make settings to indicate this. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a 2R special jackpot symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time shortening symbol (special symbol). Figure D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small (special H), first loss (special) One of the symbols (Fig. I) and the first lost symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Further, when a value is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, if the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the shortest number of times, and the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during a big hit game (in a special game state) or a small hit game. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 enters the non-electric support state (first entry rate control state) when the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state (in the special gaming state).

  In addition, a predetermined transmission information indicating that a general command rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in a command setting transmission process (step S233) to be described later is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and a pattern for stopping the variable display is displayed. Special figure 2 identification information indicating that it is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  The RAM 308 also has a big hit flag. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on at the start of the special figure 2 variable game. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect start setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 2341 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) 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 variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (eg, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect waiting period is stored in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating.

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

  Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 to be on simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, based on the stop symbol form represented by the special figure determination result. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to ON when the special figure determination result is “special figure A” or “special figure C” in the special figure lottery process described later. . When the special figure determination result is “special figure E”, only the probability variation flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. Furthermore, when the special figure determination result is “special figure B” or “special figure D”, only the short time flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the short time flag, and the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is set. Set power support 100 times. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the entry rate control state, which is a state in which the ease of entry (entry rate) of the game ball into the second special figure starting port 232 (variable starting region) is controlled, This corresponds to an example of an approach rate changing unit that changes between a non-electric support state that is an approach rate control state and an electrical support state that is a second approach rate control state.

  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).

  In the special figure 2 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 figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Furthermore, a loss flag is also prepared in the RAM 308. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When the lost flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the special figure 2 state update process is completed, the special figure 1 state update process is performed. In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process described above is completed, a special figure related lottery process is performed. In the special figure related lottery process, the process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 related lottery process) is first performed, and then the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process) is performed. In this way, 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 determination process in the main control unit timer interruption process started at a predetermined opportunity) When starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 in S209) and starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 in S209) If the start condition of the special figure 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 Even in such a case, 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. The lottery result notification based on the first special figure start opening 230 is prioritized over the lottery result notification based on the winning of the first special figure start opening 230. In the state where only the start information of FIG. 1 among the start information of 2 remains, when the start information of FIG. 2 is newly stored, it is based on the newly stored start information of FIG. The notification of the lottery result is performed prior to the notification of the lottery result based on the already stored start information of FIG. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special drawing related lottery process corresponds to an example of a lottery means (whether or not judgment means).

  In the special figure 2 related lottery process, a lottery (win / no decision) is executed, a special figure to be stopped and determined, and a timer number is determined. First, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not satisfied. Here, it is determined whether or not the second special figure display device 214 is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display. Returning, if neither is displayed, it is determined whether it is set during special figure operation or special figure non-operation, and if it is set during special figure operation, the main controller timer interrupt processing Returning to FIG. 5, if the special figure is set to be inactive, it means that the validity determination prohibition condition has not been established, and this time, it is determined whether or not a predetermined validity determination condition has been established. This determination is made by referring to the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 to determine whether or not the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is larger than zero. If the number of holds is 0, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. If the number is 1 or more, a predetermined success / failure determination condition is established.

  If a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, one set of random values (the special figure 2 big hit judgment random number value) which is the start information stored in the past from the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308. , Random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of big hit, random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of small hit, and random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of loss), and starting information (random) The numerical value set) is transferred from the currently stored area to the next area. That is, if the starting information stored in the past is taken out from the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 and the starting information is stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2, the Nth oldest starting information is held in FIG. It is set as the (N-1) oldest starting information in the storage unit. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. One set of random values from the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 of the RAM 308 (the special figure 2 big hit determination random value, the big hit special figure 2 decision random value, the small hit special figure 2 decision random value, and the loss time The main control unit 300 that performs processing for extracting the special figure 2 determination random number value) corresponds to an example of a second start-up information acquisition unit.

  Next, a success / failure determination process is performed. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a determination table for determining whether or not it is correct. The contents of this success / failure determination table are the same as the contents of the previous / failure determination table described above. In this success / failure determination process, the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is referred to, and according to the control state (the special figure low probability state, the special figure high probability state), the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is stored in the validity determination table. Based on which of the random number ranges, “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is derived as a result of the determination of success / failure. In the special figure high probability state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the special figure low probability state. Deriving “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” corresponds to the determination (lottery), and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 30 that executes the determination processing here selects lottery means (passage determination means). It corresponds to an example. Further, “big hit” corresponds to an example of a specific determination result.

  When the execution of the success / failure determination process is completed, the process proceeds to a special symbol design determination process. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure determination table. The contents of the special figure determination table are the same as the contents of the special figure advance determination table described above. In this special symbol design determination process, when the result of the determination is “big hit”, based on which random number range in the special symbol determination table belongs to which random number value for determining the big bonus special figure 2 belongs, The special figure determination result is determined as one of “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F”. In addition, when the determination result is “small hit”, the special figure determination result is determined based on which random number range in the special figure determination table the random number value for determining the special figure 2 at the time of small hits belongs. Determine "Special Figure G" or "Special Figure H". Further, when the determination result is “lost”, the special figure determination result is set to “special figure determination result” based on which random number range in the special figure determination table the random figure value for determining the special figure 2 at the time of loss belongs. The figure is determined as “I” or “Special Figure J”. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 30 that executes the special symbol design determining process corresponds to an example of a symbol determining unit.

  In the variation time determination process following the special symbol design determination process, the variable display period in the variable graphic display is determined. In this variation time determination process, a timer number determination random number is acquired from a timer number determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308. The acquisition timing of the timer number determination random number is the timing immediately before the start of the special figure change, but may be the timing of acquiring the start information. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a timer number determination table. In the timer number determination table, a timer number and a random number range corresponding to the timer number are defined for each special figure determination result. The timer number is the time from when the second special symbol display device 214 or the first special symbol display device 212 starts changing the symbol until the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of the success / failure is displayed, that is, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This represents a variable display period (special drawing change time), but may be a decorative display variable display period.

  In this embodiment, timers 1 to 8 are prepared as timers. Timer 1 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period will be 2 seconds, resulting in a very shortened special figure fluctuation time. Timer 2 will have a special figure fluctuation stop period of 5 seconds, resulting in a reduced special figure fluctuation time. Represents that Note that the determination of the timer 1 or the timer 2 may be referred to as a special figure change. Timer 3 has a special figure fluctuation stop period of 10 seconds, and timer 7 has a special figure fluctuation stop period of 8 seconds. These timers 3 and 7 represent normal special figure fluctuation time (reference special figure fluctuation time). The fluctuation of the special figure based on the timer 3 is referred to as normal fluctuation 1, and the special figure based on the timer 7 is designated as the special figure fluctuation time. The fluctuation in the figure is called normal fluctuation 2. In the timers 1 to 3 and the timer 7, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG.

  The timer 4 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 12 seconds. When the timer 4 is determined, normal reach is selected as the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 3) are displayed in the same manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is stopped. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed, that is, the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 5) This is a state in which the “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. Timer 5 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 40 seconds, and timer 6 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 50 seconds. When the timer 5 or 6 is determined, super-reach is selected as the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208. Super reach is a product obtained by adding special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, etc.).

  The timer 8 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 60 seconds. When the timer 8 is determined, special variation is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208. The special variation includes special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, and the like. In this embodiment, when the timer 8 is determined, the variation pattern of the decorative design in the decorative design display device 208 is the full rotation reach. Is selected. The probability that timer 8 is selected is much lower than the probability that other timers are selected, and this full rotation reach corresponds to premier reach.

  Note that the term “reach” simply means a decorative pattern variation pattern including normal reach, super reach, and special variation.

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

  In this variation time determination process, the timer number is determined based on the timer number determination random number using the timer number determination table. That is, the timer number is determined depending on which random number range corresponding to the special figure determination result the acquired timer number determination random number belongs to. In determining the timer number, if the timer number determination table defines the timer number according to the number of reservations, the timer number determination random number as well as the current number of reservations shown in FIG. Based on this, the timer number may be determined.

  The timer number representing the special figure variation time described above is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308.

  Before the special drawing lottery-related process is executed (for example, the above-described winning determination process S209), the special figure preliminary determination result is obtained from a plurality of types of timer selection tables including timer numbers as one or a plurality of period information. One type of timer selection table may be selected based on a predetermined dedicated random number lottery, and the timer number may be determined from the timer selection table here. In determining the timer number here, a lottery with a dedicated random number (for example, a random number for timer number determination) may be performed, or the timer number may be uniquely determined without performing the lottery. In addition, a timer selection table may be selected in the special drawing lottery related process, and the first sub-control unit 400 may be selected based on the timer selection table.

  When the variation time determination process is completed, the other special figure 2 related lottery process is performed, and the special figure 2 related lottery process ends.

  Subsequently, in the special figure related process, a special figure 1 related lottery process is performed. Each process performed in 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”. Omitted.

  Thus, the special figure related process (step S213) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B ends, and the process proceeds to the command setting transmission process (step S215). 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, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect starting command, per round number designation command, winning prize opening command, closing winning prize opening Command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special figure hold increase command, general figure hold increase command, etc.), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  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 a special symbol stop symbol, information indicating a control state (information indicating a setting state of a time reduction flag and a probability variable flag), and information indicating a timer number. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, it includes information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol determination result), information indicating a control state, etc., and in the case of a winning effect start command and an end effect start command. In the case of a round number designation command, information representing the control state, the number of rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 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, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, information indicating the timer number, information stored in the RAM 308 as command data Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable games or the second special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), 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 start setting transmission process, the command data includes information indicating the special figure determination result, information indicating the control state, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. Set the information indicating. The winning effect start command here corresponds to a jackpot game start command. 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. The first sub control unit 400 that has received the end effect start command transmits an end effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the end effect start command. The second sub-control unit 500 that has received the end effect control command displays a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, an image that informs the player that the big hit is to be ended on the decorative symbol display device 208, so that the big win game Ends. The end effect start command here corresponds to a jackpot game end command. In the above-described general command special winning opening release setting transmission process, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set as command data of the special winning opening release command. . In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the current round number stored in the RAM 308, the information indicating the control state, the first special figure variable game held as command data of the big prize opening closing command Alternatively, information indicating the number of second special figure variable games is set.

  In step S215, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increase processing, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 in the command data of the special figure hold increase command, the control state And information indicating the stop symbol of special figure 1 or special figure 2 determined in advance (special figure preliminary determination result).

  Furthermore, in this step S215, general command usual figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command. In addition, the main control unit 300 also transmits to the first sub-control unit 400 a general map change start command indicating that the normal map display has started (or is) as a general command-related command. In addition, the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 start (do) the common figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the normal figure has stopped (do) or the pair of blade members 2321. An electric chew opening start command indicating that, or an electric chew closing command indicating that the pair of blade members 2321 are closed (to do) may be transmitted.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number of remaining rounds until all the rounds are completed based on the number of rounds included in the command and the current number of rounds.

  In this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

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

  In step S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S201 described above are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored to open the front frame door. When an error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 4 are driven to control the opening / 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a transmission area for setting a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500. If there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in S309, processing for setting this control command in the transmission area is performed (step S319).

  Subsequently, an original mode control process is performed (step S321), and the process returns to step S303. The original mode control process (step S321) will be described later.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B 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 set as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this command reception interrupt process ends.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

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

In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. The second sub-control unit 500 is connected to an image control unit that displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208. This image control unit has a VRAM (video RAM) and a GPU (graphics processing unit). The GPU reads the picture information and the like stored in the ROM of the second sub-control unit 500 based on the signal from the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500, and uses the display area (work area) of the VRAM to display the display image. The generated image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, a characteristic process in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set the original (Daitomo) mode.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the original mode.

  In this original (Daitomo) mode, a game machine capable of setting the original mode, and history information of the results of playing the game with the original mode set is stored in the game machine. In the game stand, various privileges according to the history information (for example, an effect having a low appearance rate or an effect indicating information relating to the profit of the game) are given. When the game in which the original mode is set is to be ended, individual setting information, which is individual personal information of the player, including history information stored in the game table is input to the server. Each time a game in which the original mode is set is finished, individual setting information including new history information reflecting the history of the game is issued from the gaming table. When the player inputs individual setting information including new history information to the server, the individual setting information stored on the server side is updated. When the individual setting information stored in the server is input to the game machine when the next game is played, a privilege according to the history information included in the input individual setting information is also provided at the next game. This individual setting information is included in an encrypted password having a predetermined number of digits, and is exchanged between the game console-player (external device apparatus) -server. The individual setting information also includes a model code that identifies the model of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine stores a corresponding model code. In specifications where history information can be used in common between different models, there are multiple corresponding model codes. In specifications where history information can be used only between the same models, there is only one corresponding model code. .

  FIG. 8 shows a pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 which is a kind of gaming machine, and a server S operated by a gaming machine manufacturer. The server S and the pachinko machine 100 are connected via a communication network N. The communication network N here is the Internet, but may be a network constructed by the TCP / IP protocol, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network). Accordingly, the server S and the pachinko machine 100 may be connected indoors with a LAN cable. In this case, the server S may be a hall computer of a hall where the pachinko machine 100 is installed. Furthermore, the server function may be built in the pachinko machine 100.

  FIG. 8 also shows a cellular phone terminal M as an example of an external device having a communication function and an image reading function. The mobile phone terminal M shown in FIG. 8 has a camera function and a barcode reader function. When the mobile phone terminal M captures a two-dimensional barcode with the camera function, the barcode reader function is activated and character information included in the two-dimensional barcode is extracted. Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal M is a communication terminal that can access a web page by using an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) protocol. In the following description, a web page refers to a page that conforms to the HTTP protocol. A communication network N shown in FIG. 8 is also connected to a server provided by a mobile phone terminal operator (not shown here), and the server S and the mobile phone terminal M transmit data via the communication network N. Can send and receive.

  Further, FIG. 8 also shows a slot machine 900 as a game table. The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8 is also a game machine that can set the original mode.

  The server S is provided with a web page, such as an initial registration page for member registration, a password issuance page, an update reception page, and a customization page.

  FIG. 9A shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG.

  The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 9A has a cross key 191, an OK button 192, and a cancel button 193. When the cancel button 193 is pressed, it is possible to return to the previous screen.

  When the OK button 192 is pressed in a non-game state (here, the demo screen is displayed), a menu window 610 and a customization guide 620 are additionally displayed on the demo screen as shown in FIG. The Here, the non-game state corresponds to a state in which the special symbol is stopped. The demonstration screen informs that a menu window 610 and a customization guide 620 are additionally displayed when the OK button 192 is pressed.

  Here, the timing at which additional display of the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 is permitted will be described in detail. Additional display of the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 may be permitted from the time when the change of the special symbol is started until the change of any of the decorative symbols is stopped. That is, as an interest of the game stand, the player can be shown the stop pattern of the decorative symbols, but the menu display may be permitted as long as the display of the mode is not disturbed. However, in the aspect in which the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 are additionally displayed so as to cover the variation area of the decorative symbol, it is preferable to allow additional display while the symbol variation of the special symbol is stopped. It is preferable that priority is given to the change display of a decoration symbol, and additional display is not permitted until the change of one of the decoration symbols is stopped and displayed after the start. In other words, it is preferable that the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 are additionally displayed at positions outside the decorative symbol variation area. Further, it is more preferable that the additional display is performed at a position outside the display area on the side of FIG.

  As a period during which additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is prohibited in principle, the decorative symbol stopping operation can be given. The symbol stop operation is a period from the reach state of reach or super reach until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, a fluctuation fluctuation period, or a symbol fixed display period. As described above, the interest of the game stand depends on the stop mode of the symbol, so that the menu call is prohibited while the mode is displayed. Also, during the big hit game and the small hit game, the prohibition period is also entered. During the big hit game or the small hit game, as in the case of the symbol stop mode, it is a period in which a profit is given to the player, and information indicating the magnitude of the profit given to the player thereafter is also notified. Therefore, additional display of the menu window 610 or the like that disturbs the notification is prohibited. As will be described later, functions that can be executed from the menu window 610 are mainly an original mode setting / releasing operation, an original mode setting confirmation, and the like. Since the opportunity to release the original mode can be regarded as the opportunity for the player to end the game, the additional display of the menu window 610 is problematic if it is possible only during the period when the player is likely to end the game. There is no.

  Furthermore, there is a period during which the additional display may be prohibited exceptionally even at the timing when the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like can be performed. For example, during the so-called pseudo-continuous execution, the first decoration symbol change start to stop display may be prohibited. In addition, a period in which a special effect that makes the effect mode different from normal for a predetermined period of time after the end of the big hit game or after the end of the small hit game may be prohibited.

  Further, additional display of the menu window 610 or the like may be prohibited based on the fact that the gaming state has shifted to a so-called latent state after displaying the special drawings E, F, G, and H. Since it is difficult to understand from the outside whether the latent state is advantageous or unfavorable to the player, the beginner may not be able to grasp the latent state, but may stand up By setting the original mode in advance, when the latent state starts, the original mode cannot be ended, and the game table operation is reduced while preventing the player from leaving the seat in a state in which the latent state is advantageous to the player. Sometimes it can be suppressed.

  When the gaming machine is the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, the additional display such as the menu window 610 is a medal insertion acceptance period. This medal insertion acceptance period corresponds to the display of the demonstration screen, after the display determination due to the reel stop, after the medal payout, or after the settlement button is pressed.

  As a period during which additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is prohibited in principle, a bonus, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed, a continuous production is being executed, a so-called replay time (RT) or assist replay time (ART) end screen is displayed. Become inside. That is, when a period advantageous to the player ends, the additional display is prohibited at the timing of notifying the end. In the case of the slot machine 900, since a reverse effect (notification that the advantageous period is still continued) is frequently performed in the next game operation (the bet pressing, the start lever pressing) after the end notification, the simply advantageous period If the permission or prohibition of the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is switched depending on whether or not the continuation is continued, it will be known whether the advantageous period is continued or ended. Therefore, the additional display is uniformly prohibited at the end of the advantageous period.

  Furthermore, there is a period during which the additional display may be prohibited exceptionally even at the timing when the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like can be performed. For example, during the occurrence of errors such as selectors, hoppers, doors open, etc., it is exceptionally prohibited.

  Further, as is common to the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine 900, the original mode can be disabled and the setting of the original mode can be prohibited by the original mode selection switch 161 shown in FIG. In addition, the first mode for prohibiting additional display of the menu window 610 or the like, that is, the first mode in which the password cannot be input and the two-dimensional code cannot be issued, and the password can be input but the two-dimensional code cannot be issued. A second aspect may be provided. This second mode is processing for a case where development on the server S side is not in time, for example. Although it is possible to make a hidden element or the like appear on the game machine by inputting a password, the server S cannot manage history information or the like. Further, a third mode may be provided in which password entry is omitted and a two-dimensional code can be issued. According to the third aspect, it is possible to issue a two-dimensional code when the mission is completed or the game is completed, and the history information can be managed on the server S side. It cannot be reflected.

  FIG. 9I is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “membership registration” is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (i-1) and the like, “member registration”, “password input”, “two-dimensional code issuance”, “data clear”, and “end” are prepared as menus displayed on the menu window 610. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 9A in the menu window 610, the cursor 191a is moved. When the cursor 191a is moved to a desired menu and the OK button 192 is pressed once, the cursor 191a is moved. The menu displayed at the position of is selected.

  In (i-1) in the figure, “member registration” is selected and the member registration screen is opened (see (i-2) in the figure). On the member registration screen, a two-dimensional barcode C1 for password acquisition is displayed. This two-dimensional barcode C1 includes the URL of the registration page for initial registration on the server S side. To set the original mode, you must first register as a member. The player reads the two-dimensional barcode C1 and obtains the URL of the initial registration page with the mobile phone terminal M having the camera function and the barcode reader function as shown in FIG. The player accesses the registration page of the acquired URL from the mobile phone terminal M. The server S acquires personal identification information (ID) that can identify a person who has accessed the initial registration page, and issues a password. The personal identification information (ID) may be information based on an individual identification number unique to the mobile phone terminal M or information input by an accessor. The password issued here includes an initial value of history information. The history information is stored in the server S in association with the personal identification information acquired here. When the password is issued from the server S, the password is displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M.

  FIG. 9 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “input password” is selected.

  In FIG. 11 (ii-1), “password input” is selected, and the password input screen is opened (see FIG. 11 (ii-2)). A player who has already registered as a member and wants to set the original mode must first enter a password before starting the game. The password can be acquired by accessing the password issuing page of the server S from the mobile phone terminal M. When the server S acquires the personal identification information of the person who has accessed, the server S issues a password including history information stored in association with the personal identification information, and the password is displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M. Is done. The password is encrypted with a predetermined number of digits, for example, “GI ¥ LS”. The amount of information that can be included in the password depends on the number of digits of the password × the number of input characters. The password may include only personal identification information for identifying the player, and the history information may be stored in association with the personal identification information on the game stand side. By storing the game, even if the table is moved, the game can be performed in the original mode under the same conditions.

  Further, even if the OK button 192 is pressed once on the member registration screen shown in FIG. 9 (i-2), this password input screen is opened. A list of alphabets and symbols is displayed on the password input screen. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 9A in the list, the cursor 191a is moved, the cursor 191a is moved to the desired alphabet or symbol, and the OK button 192 is pressed once. An alphabet or a symbol combined with the cursor 191a is input. While viewing the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M, the player operates the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 to input the password.

  In the pachinko machine where the password is entered, the encrypted password is decrypted to obtain history information. Here, if the history information cannot be acquired or the model code included in the history information is not supported, it is notified that the password could not be recognized (FIG. 9 (ii-3)). When the predetermined time has elapsed, the menu screen 610 and the customization guide 620 are switched to the demonstration screen. On the other hand, when the history information can be acquired, it is notified that the password has been successfully recognized (see FIG. 9 (ii-4)), and the setting of the original mode is completed. In this embodiment, the original mode cannot be set unless a correct password is input. When the original mode is set, a history including the game result after setting and the like is temporarily stored in the pachinko machine 100. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game reflecting the history information included in the password. For example, the continuation of the game represented by the history information included in the password can be enjoyed, or a privilege according to the history information is given. When the screen shown in FIG. 9 (ii-4) is displayed for a predetermined time, the screen is switched to the demo screen.

  Even if the password has already been input and the original mode has been started, the input of the new password may be accepted, but it may be notified that the password has already been input.

  FIG. 10I is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected.

  In FIG. 10 (i-1), “2D code issuance” is selected, and the 2D code issuance screen is opened via the warning screen shown in FIG. 10 (i-2). )reference). The two-dimensional code C2 generated by the pachinko machine 100 is displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. The issuance of the two-dimensional code C2 is prepared on the assumption that the player selects it when the game with the original mode set is finished.

  The two-dimensional code here has a maximum capacity of 2053 bytes (about 2 KB), and the display size is changed in increments of 4 cells in the range of 21 × 21 [cells] to 177 × 177 [cells]. Can do. A QR code (registered trademark) is known as a typical two-dimensional code. In place of the two-dimensional code, a one-dimensional barcode or an encrypted character string may be used. However, the two-dimensional code has an advantage that the amount of information that can be included is much larger than that of a simple character string. In the case of a character string, as the amount of information to be included increases, the number of character strings increases, which cannot be remembered by humans and cannot be completely written. Therefore, the burden can be reduced by notifying with a two-dimensional code.

  In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code C2 includes personal identification information (ID), the result of the current game, and the mission achievement status described later in detail. In addition, the number of winnings at the special drawing start opening (230, 232), the total number of reel rotations, the number of bonuses (big hit), the number of small roles (small hit), and store identification information in the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. , Information unique to the game machine, moving status, number of errors, etc. This game result, mission achievement status, number of winnings, etc. correspond to history information. Further, the two-dimensional code C2 includes the URL of the update reception page prepared in the server S.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the two-dimensional code C2 is issued, information such as the result of the current game included in the two-dimensional code C2 is erased from the pachinko machine 100. The warning screen shown in FIG. 10 (i-2) is a screen for warning the player about this.

  When the player photographs the issued two-dimensional code C2 using the camera function of the mobile phone terminal M, the bar code reader function is activated. On the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M shown in FIG. 8, “http: //www.˜/jp” representing the address of the update reception page prepared in the server S is included in the two-dimensional code C2, and the personal identification A URL to which an argument indicating information (ID) or history information is added is displayed. When the player accesses the URL converted by the barcode reader function from the read two-dimensional code C2, the history information stored so far in the server S in association with the personal identification information included in the argument portion is stored. , The history information included in the argument part is updated.

  To close the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. 10 (i-3), the player places the cursor 191a on “End” displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen and presses the OK button 192. Then, a warning screen shown in FIG. This warning screen is for confirming whether or not to request the redisplay of the two-dimensional code C2, and when the cursor 191a is moved to "Return" and the OK button 192 is pressed, (i-3) in FIG. ), The cursor 191a is moved to “END” and the OK button 192 is pressed, thereby switching to the demo screen.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the player who has read the two-dimensional code C2 may leave the gaming table as it is, the history information stored in the gaming table at the time of issuing the two-dimensional code is deleted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the history information may be erased based on the player's operation after the two-dimensional code is issued. If the player does not erase the history information, the history information is You may comprise so that it can return to the reflected game.

  FIG. 10 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “DATA CLEAR” is selected.

  In the same figure (ii-1), “DATA CLEAR” is selected, and information such as the current game result and mission achievement status is erased from the pachinko machine 100 via the warning screen shown in the same figure (ii-2). (See (ii-3) in the figure). The result of this game is not good, or the mission was completed, but there are times when you want to enjoy the process until the mission is completed again, so you can choose to clear the data. In FIG. 11 (ii-2), a warning is displayed for a person who erroneously selects data clear. As described above, in this embodiment, unless the correct password is input, the original mode is not set, and the history including game results and the like is not saved in the pachinko machine 100. In FIG. 11 (ii-4), a message is displayed for a person who selects “DATA CLEAR” without entering a password. When the screen shown in (ii-3) in the figure and the screen shown in (ii-4) in the figure are displayed for a predetermined time, the screen is switched to the demonstration screen.

  FIG. 10 (iii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “end” is selected.

  In FIG. 6 (iii-1), “End” is selected, and the screen is switched to the demo screen.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a table summarizing the missions prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment corresponds to the model A. In FIG. 1-No. There are 21 missions listed.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the game is advanced in the original mode, when the mission shown in FIG. 11 is achieved, some privilege is given to the player, or conversely, some penalty is given. Sometimes.

  The number of acquired balls (No. 1, 2) is a cumulative value of the number of winning balls acquired in the game in which the original mode is set. Even if the day is different or the game machine store is different, the number of prize balls in the game performed with the original mode set is accumulated. The same applies to the cumulative number of big hits (No. 5, 6) and the cumulative number of games (No. 7, 8).

  The other missions (Nos. 3, 4, 9 to 21) shown in FIG. 11 are achieved if they can be performed even once in the game in which the original mode is set.

  The number of consecutive resorts means the number of times that the winning of the special figure is repeatedly won while the number of balls is not reduced. Therefore, repeatedly winning the special figure jackpot during the electric support state is equivalent to a retreat. For example, in the case of winning a big hit continuously during the electric support state, a consecutive resort is also established when winning a big hit with electric support of the special figure with one or more gaps between special figures To do. Moreover, even if it is a non-electric support state, while it is in a probable variation state, it is equivalent to consecutive resorts to win a big hit of a special figure repeatedly.

  One game consecutive villa sets a predetermined length of a period for which symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the upper limit number of holdings) after the end of the big hit game, and notifies a specific success / failure determination result (eg, big hit) In the case where an effect is performed in which the period length during which one or more symbol variation stop displays including the symbol variation display to be executed is performed as the predetermined period is achieved, if the first symbol variation is a big hit Become.

  Hamari means that games that are not big hits are played continuously. An error is a mission that will result in a penalty if achieved. The ball removal error notification for 180 seconds or more is established when the player does not operate the ball discharge lever 132 shown in FIG. 1 for 180 seconds in spite of the ball removal error notification being performed by the pachinko machine 100. . In addition, the movable body accessory malfunction error is an error that occurs without being attributed to the player.

  In addition to the requirements that can be achieved with the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the premier production includes requirements that can only be achieved with the slot machine model X manufactured by the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. It is.

  In addition, the episode effect is achieved when a large-scale behavior opportunity has arrived that triggers development to a predetermined effect called an episode effect in a state where a princess is selected in a character appearance custom described later. In this episode production and the optional system, conditions that cannot be achieved unless the original mode is set are defined.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table summarizing customizations that can be performed by the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 1-No. There are 21 customized effects.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the appearance of a predetermined character appearing on the decorative symbol display device 208 can be changed. For example, a helmet can be put on or a sword can be held. If the original mode is set, the predetermined character appears wearing a spear before winning the special figure jackpot at the time of initial registration. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a specific operation unit. On the other hand, in a state where the original mode is not set, the predetermined character does not appear with a spear unless a special figure is hit. In addition, the mission mode shown in FIG. If 4 is achieved, a predetermined character can have a sword. Whether or not the predetermined character has a sword is up to the member registered as a member. If the predetermined character is to have a sword, the user can access the customization page of the server S, or a pachinko machine described later. A customization page prepared in 100 is called to set a predetermined character to have a sword. The information set in the customization page is reflected in the history information stored in the server S, and the next time the password is obtained, the history in which the setting for giving a predetermined character a sword is reflected in the password. Information is included. On the other hand, in the original mode non-setting state, when the number of consecutive resorts is reached 10 times or more, a predetermined character always comes with a sword. Mission No. shown in FIG. No. 4 is achieved when the original mode is set, and the number of consecutive resorts is 5 or more. Therefore, when the original mode is set, a chance of giving a predetermined character a sword is easier to obtain. In addition, if the original mode is set, once the number of consecutive resorts is achieved 5 times or more, a predetermined character can be freely given at any time thereafter, but in the original mode non-setting state, Even if the number of consecutive resorts is 10 times or more, if the table is changed, a predetermined character cannot have a sword unless the number of consecutive resorts is 10 times or more. In this way, there are effects that appear in both the original mode setting state and the original mode non-setting state, but effects that appear differently in appearance frequency and appearance mode in the setting state and the non-setting state appear to be customized. In the original mode setting state, the person who will play next may be misunderstood or confused, so the original mode set notification described later is executed at a predetermined opportunity. As other examples of effects in which the appearance frequency and appearance mode differ between the setting state and the non-setting state of the original mode, the ART loop rate in the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. For example, the performance may be related to the player's subsequent profits that suggest the number of times. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 shifts to a probability variation state after the big hit game is completed, and then shifts to a non-probability variation state by performing a predetermined number of symbol variations after the transition to the probability variation state. ) Suggestives). Even in the original mode setting state, where the appearance that seems to be advantageous appears customized even though it is not actually advantageous to the player, it will mislead or confuse the next player who will play the game Therefore, the notification that the original mode has been set is executed at a predetermined opportunity. Furthermore, when the number of big hits is large, it is easy to give an impression that the probability variation state or the game nail is sweet. Therefore, in general, the pachinko machine itself may give a sweet impression even though it is not actually sweet. In the original mode non-setting state, the effect that appears when the number of big hits is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times is customized, and even in the original mode setting state where it appears even if it is less than the predetermined number of times, the player who will play next will be misled or confused Therefore, the original mode set notification is executed at a predetermined opportunity. In addition, the effect that does not appear in the original mode non-set state is naturally an effect that cannot be seen by customers who do not set the original mode, and even in the original mode set state in which the effect is customized to appear, The next player may be mistaken for a premier effect (rare effect), or the original mode is set because some players do not set the original mode and do not see the effect. Complete notification is executed at a predetermined opportunity.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the sound emitted from the speaker 120 is changed (sound custom), the lighting pattern of a decorative lamp such as a frame lamp is changed (lamp lighting pattern custom), FIG. Change the movement of the shielding device 246 and the production movable body 224 shown in FIG. 5 (modification of custom character action data), or change the moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 to be displayed at a timing not originally displayed. (Movie custom), you can specify the opponent in the battle mode effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 (battle mode custom), you can also change the decorative symbol (decorative symbol custom) It is. Among these customs, No. of sound custom, lamp lighting pattern custom, accessory operation data custom, and decorative design custom. 20 and no. 21 is an effect that can only be changed by accessing the customization page of the server S or calling and setting a customization page prepared in the pachinko machine 100 described later, and does not appear in the original mode non-setting state. is there.

  In addition, no. 13 and no. No. 14, in the original mode setting state, the month and day are started earlier than in the original mode non-setting state.

  Furthermore, in the battle mode custom, a notice effect with different big hit expectation can be fixedly executed by setting the original mode. The degree of expectation of jackpot depends on the opponent in battle mode. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the opponent is set to have a higher degree of expectation for jackpot than Sasuke than Deca Taro, and the expectation degree for jackpot is higher than Sasuke than Sasuke. For example, if the previous player finishes the game in a permanently customized state with Sota who has a relatively high expectation as the opponent, the expectation of the big hit is actually the game of the next player Despite being low, Sota always appears as an opponent in battle mode. For this reason, there is a risk of expecting the effect, and the original mode set notification is executed at a predetermined opportunity.

  In addition, the decorative design custom can appear in the original mode when all the missions shown in FIG. 11 are achieved. No. of this decorative design custom. In the case of 19 only, it is executed when the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 11 is performed. Here, the apparent probability change entry rate may be different for each decorative symbol series such as the decorative symbol for the B model, the decorative symbol for the C model, and the decorative symbol for the D model. For example, when the combination of the big hit decorative symbols is displayed in a stopped state, if it is customized to the decorative symbol of the C model, it is predetermined among a total of ten types of decorative symbols from “decoration 0” to “decoration 9”. Two types of decorative symbols (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) are selected as the probability variation symbols (numbers “0 to 2”, “4 to 6”, and “8 to 9” are chance symbols). ) If customized to the D-model decorative symbol, nine predetermined decorative symbols (for example, numbers 1 to 9) are selected as probability variation symbols ("0" becomes a chance symbol). It may be configured. Actually, since the symbol is selected based on the result of the main control unit 300, the result of the determination is not affected. However, the player has an illusion that the more likely the symbol is, the more likely it is to change. it can. Even in such a case, if the previous player finishes the game with customization to the battle mode custom, the game of the next player who plays the game will appear with a probability variation pattern even though it is not actually a probability bonus. May end up. For this reason, here too, there is a risk of expecting the effect (decorative symbol), and the original mode set notification is executed at a predetermined opportunity.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (i-1) and the like, the OK button 192 shown in FIG. When pressed, a page related to customization is called.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a customization related page prepared in the pachinko machine 100.

  In FIG. 9A, the OK button 192 is pressed and held to open the menu screen for the customization related page (see FIG. 10B). On this menu screen, the specification of the original mode can be changed and the original mode setting information can be confirmed. Selection on the menu screen is performed by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 shown in FIG.

  The specification change in the original mode is for changing the contents of customization, and this change is performed on the customization page of the server S. However, in the present embodiment, it can also be performed on the pachinko machine 100. However, if a long time is required for the change, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 100 is lowered. Therefore, the specification change in the pachinko machine 100 may be prohibited, and the specification change may be performed only on the customization page of the server S. Further, whether or not customization can be performed in the pachinko machine 100 may be selectable by the above-described original mode selection switch 161. In this embodiment, when the original mode specification change is selected, the customization page shown in FIGS. In the customization page shown in FIG. 10C, three customization systems corresponding to “system” in the table shown in FIG. 12 are shown. When the cursor is moved to the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the following three systems are shown. Here, when the cursor is moved to the upward arrow key (not shown) and the OK button 192 is pressed, the previous three systems are displayed. Is displayed. The customized system displayed here is limited to a system that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, when only mission No. 18 shown in FIG. 11 is achieved, “battle mode custom” and “decoration symbol custom” are not displayed. Selection of the customizing system is performed by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 10C, “Sound Custom” is selected, and the customization page shown in FIG. In the customization page shown in FIG. 11D, “custom name” in the table shown in FIG. 12 is shown. The custom names displayed here are also limited to those that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, when all the missions shown in FIG. 11 are not achieved, the system voice “bancho” is not displayed. The custom name is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. The history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In FIG. 4D, “system voice“ Princess ”” is selected, and the specification information of the original mode in the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 is updated to “system voice“ Princess ””. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

  Here, a plurality of custom sets that collectively store a plurality of custom contents may be stored. By selecting the custom set, it is possible to change the production mode in the pachinko machine 100 in a short time, and to improve the interest of the player without reducing the operation.

  The confirmation of the original mode setting information is for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. When confirmation of original mode setting information is selected on the screen of FIG. 13B, a confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 13E is opened. In the confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 5E, the original mode specification, mission achievement status, and personal history information can be selected. The original mode specification is for confirming the content of customization that is currently set (current setting state of image / sound). The mission achievement status refers to the No. shown in FIG. This is for confirming which of the 1 to 21 missions is achieved. The personal history information is for confirming the history of games played with the original mode set, and includes items related to mission achievement conditions. For example, the number of acquired balls, the number of consecutive homes, the number of accumulated jackpots, the number of accumulated games, and the like are included. In the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, the bonus probability, the number of small roles, and the like are obtained. The confirmation content is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 8E, “original mode specification” is selected, and a confirmation page shown in FIG. In the confirmation page shown in FIG. 5F, it is displayed that “system voice“ princess ”” is selected in the sound custom. Also, a sample sound of “system sound“ Princess ”” is output from the speaker 120. On the confirmation page, all the currently set customizations are displayed one screen at a time. When the cursor is placed on the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the next customization content is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the up arrow key 622 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the customization content displayed previously is displayed. Is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

  Next, the original mode control process (step S321) in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the original mode control process (step S321).

  In this original mode control process, first, it is determined whether or not the original mode is valid (step S321a). As described above, the first sub-board 160 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with the original mode selection switch 161 that switches between enabling and disabling the original mode. It is determined whether it is set to valid or invalid. If the original mode is invalid, the original mode control process ends. On the other hand, if the original mode is valid, the process proceeds to step S321b. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the original mode is set by inputting a password. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with an original mode setting flag. When the original mode is set, the original mode setting flag is turned on. In step S321b, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is turned off. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S321f. If it is turned off, it is determined whether or not a regular password is input in step S321c (FIG. 9 (ii)). As described above, the password is encrypted, and here, the encrypted password is decrypted and an attempt is made to acquire history information. If the history information cannot be acquired or the model code included in the history information is not supported, it is not a regular password. If the regular password has not been entered, the original mode control process ends. If the regular password has been entered, the personal setting reflection process is performed (step S321d). In this personal setting reflection process, the individual setting information included in the password is expanded in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. That is, the individual setting information including the history information is stored so as to be erasable. The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 9A corresponds to an example of the operation means according to the present invention, and a regular password input operation using the operation key unit 190 corresponds to an example of a predetermined operation. The RAM 408 of the control unit 400 corresponds to an example of an individual setting information storage unit.

  In step S321e executed subsequent to step S321d, the original mode setting flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S321f. In step S321f, it is determined whether or not any of the missions shown in FIG. 11 has been newly achieved. If not, the process proceeds to step S321i. If any one of the missions has been newly achieved, step S321f is performed. A mission achievement information update process is performed (step S321g). In this mission achievement information update process, information related to mission achievement in the individual setting information (history information) developed in the RAM 408 is updated. The RAM 408 also has a mission achievement notification flag. In step S321h, the mission achievement notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S321i.

  In step S321i, it is determined whether or not the mission achievement notification flag is set on. If the mission completion notification flag remains set to off, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is set on, whether or not the mission achievement notification is triggered. Is determined (step S321j). The execution trigger of the mission achievement notification is predetermined in the ROM 406, and may be, for example, the moment when the mission is achieved or the end of the big hit game. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, the mission achievement notification may be executed at a predetermined timing such as at the end of a period when the expected value of the player such as ART is high, or the mission achievement is achieved. When the notification is not executed, the mission achievement notification is executed at an irregular timing, such as executing the mission completion notification based on the above-mentioned menu being called by the player's operation. May be. Moreover, you may perform mission achievement alert | report based on both the predetermined opportunity and an irregular opportunity. If it is not an execution timing of the mission achievement notification, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is the execution timing, a mission completion notification effect is set (step S321k). If it is a notification effect using the decorative symbol display device 208, a control command instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform the notification effect is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, and the notification effect using the speaker 120 is transmitted. If there is, an instruction to perform a notification effect is output to the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. In addition, when a plurality of missions are achieved, mission achievement notification effects may be performed in the order of time series of achievement, or the priority order of notification effects is determined in advance for each mission, and the notification effects are performed based on the priority order. You may go. Further, the mission achievement notification effect may be canceled by a game progress operation. For example, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, another effect is started by a bet operation, a start lever ON operation, or the like. Therefore, priority is given to the other effect, and the mission achievement notification effect is canceled. Also good. This mode is a mode in which priority is given to the operation related to profit (game operation). In step S321l executed subsequent to step S321k, the mission achievement notification flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S321m.

  In step S321m, an individual game history update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S321n. In this personal game history update process, there are a case where a history of a period from setting to release of an original mode in the current game is acquired, and a case where a history of accumulated games in the model is acquired. In any case, the history information of the individual setting information developed in the RAM 408 is updated to the acquired information. That is, in step S321g and step S321n described above, the individual setting information stored in the RAM 408 is updated as the game progresses. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes Step S321g and Step S321n corresponds to an example of an individual setting information update unit.

  In step S321n, it is determined whether or not there is a specification change request for the original mode. Here, it is determined whether or not an operation for changing the contents of customization using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIGS. 13C and 13D is performed. The process proceeds to step S321p. If it has been performed, the original mode setting change process is performed (step S321o), and the process proceeds to step S321p. As described above, the history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In the original mode setting changing process in step S321o, the original mode specification information in the history information developed in the RAM 408 is updated. This makes it possible to change the appearance rate of a specific image or sound. For example, when the original mode is not set, a relatively low appearance rate is increased when the original mode is set (when the appearance rate of rare effects increases) or when the original mode is not set. There is a case in which an effect with no appearance, that is, an effect with an appearance rate of 0% in the state in which the original mode is not set, can appear by setting the original mode (the appearance rate becomes 1% or more).

  In step S321p, it is determined whether an original mode setting information confirmation request has been received. Here, as described with reference to FIGS. 13E and 13F, has the operation for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 (RAM 408) using the operation key unit 190 been performed? If not, the process proceeds to step S321r. If it is performed, the original mode setting information notification process is performed (step S321q), and the process proceeds to step S321r. In the setting information notification process of the original mode in step S321q, a control command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display information based on the history information developed in the RAM 408 is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), in the case of outputting sample sound from the speaker 120, the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 4 is instructed to output sample sound.

  In step S321r, it is determined whether an original mode end condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not an operation for issuing a two-dimensional code has been performed using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIG. The operation for issuing a two-dimensional code using the operation key unit 190 (the operation shown in FIGS. 10 (i-1) to (i-2)) is performed when the setting of the original mode is canceled (terminated). It is an operation and corresponds to an example of a specific operation. When this operation is performed, the original mode end condition is satisfied. The original mode end condition corresponds to an example of a specific condition. Even if the player does not perform such an end selection operation, the first sub-control unit 400 makes sure that the original mode end condition is satisfied a predetermined amount before the closing time of the game store by the timer management. May be. When the original mode end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S321v. When the original mode end condition is satisfied, the original mode reflected image generation process is performed (step S321s). In the original mode reflected image generation processing, a two-dimensional code C2 (see FIG. 10 (i-3)) including history information and the like stored so far stored in the RAM 408 is generated. The two-dimensional code C2 generated here includes personal identification information (ID), the result of the current game, the mission achievement status, and the URL of the update reception page prepared in the server S. Note that the password is not limited to a two-dimensional code, and may be, for example, a password made up of a series of numbers and symbols, and the personal setting information including history information is reflected by inputting the password as it is to the gaming machine at the next game. You may comprise as follows.

  In step S321t executed subsequent to step S321s, a control command instructing to display the two-dimensional code C2 generated in step S321s on the decorative symbol display device 208 is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display is performed. The device 208 displays a two-dimensional code C2 as shown in FIG. 11 (i-3). Next, the personal setting information stored in the RAM 408 is erased from the RAM 408 (step S321u), and the process proceeds to step S321v. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 that executes step S321u corresponds to an example of an individual setting information erasing unit. By forcibly deleting the individual setting information, the individual setting information of the previous player is forgotten to be deleted, and the individual setting information of the previous player is included in the individual setting information of the next player. There are cases where it can be prevented. For a player who enjoys the mission achievement itself, if the mission is cleared by another person, the sense of accomplishment may not be experienced and the interest may be reduced. In addition, if all of the game history in the period when the individual setting information was set is included in the two-dimensional code, the history information will be changed if the individual setting information remains set and the players are switched. Is no longer correct. However, according to the present embodiment, such things are unlikely to occur. Here, the personal setting information is erased after displaying the original mode reflected image (two-dimensional code C2). However, as shown in FIG. 10 (ii), “DATA CLEAR” for erasing the personal setting information is selected from the menu. In such a case, the personal setting information is deleted without displaying the original mode reflected image. In addition, when the original mode is set, that is, when the personal setting information is stored in the RAM 408, the personal setting information stored so far is erased from the RAM 408 by inputting the password again. You may comprise.

  In step S321v, an original mode set notification execution determination process is performed, and the original mode control process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the original mode set notification execution determination process (step S321v) shown in FIG.

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a away flag. This absence flag is a flag indicating a non-game state in which no game is being performed, and is set to ON when a predetermined game interruption condition is satisfied. As the game interruption condition, for example, a player detection sensor may be provided in front of the game table, and the player detection sensor may no longer detect the player. Alternatively, the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to receive a firing signal indicating that a ball has been fired from the launching device 110 illustrated in FIG. 1, and the firing signal may not be received for a predetermined time. That is, the game may not start even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game. Further, the special figure display devices 212 and 214 may not have changed for a predetermined time. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 may not have received the symbol variation start command for a predetermined time. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, the settlement button may be pressed. In addition, since the player often leaves the seat at the time of transition from a favorable state to an unfavorable state for the player, the game interruption condition is a condition that is established based on the transition from the advantageous state to the unfavorable state. It may be. That is, when the control state (game state) shifts from a state where the profit given to the player is high to a low state, a certain profit is determined for the player. As a result, many players feel a sense of fulfillment, and the absence rate at the stage of transition increases. By issuing a notification that the original mode has been set at a high rate of leaving, the individual setting information for the next player can be deleted or the individual setting information can be identified by reflecting the game result. There are cases where it is possible to prevent forgetting to acquire information. The transition from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state for a player may be, for example, the end of a period during which it is easy to obtain a payout of game media (a profit such as a playout). More specifically, the jackpot game has ended, the power support state has been switched to a non-power support state, the probability variation state (probability variation state) has been switched to a non-probability variation state (probability non-variation state) The special effect mode period in which the number of games (number of special symbol fluctuations) in which the probability change state is maintained has been reached, the so-called probability change limiter has been reached, and the execution is determined by lottery, and an effect different from normal is performed for a predetermined period May be completed. In the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, the bonus game (the state where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination has been increased) has ended, the RT state (the replay probability increasing state) or the AT state (a predetermined amount for winning) The period during which a predetermined operation is notified when a winning combination requiring an operation is established may be completed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (iii), “end” may be selected from the menu window 610. Further, the game interruption condition may be satisfied based on the fact that the timer management in the first sub-control unit 400 is a predetermined time before the closing time of the game store. For example, the game interruption condition may be satisfied at the timing when the first symbol variation after a predetermined time before the closing time of the game store stops. In this way, by performing a second original mode setting notification to be described later, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of forgetting to cancel setting of the original mode or forgetting history information when the store is closed. Further, a predetermined number of minutes before the closing time may be set in advance by a store clerk of the game store. The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether the current state is a gaming state in which a game is being performed or a non-game state in which a game is not being performed, depending on the setting state of the absence flag. Note that the gaming state includes a state where a game is highly likely to be played, that is, a state where a game is likely to be played, and the same applies to a non-game state. If the away flag remains off (if it is in the gaming state), the process proceeds to step S506, and if the away flag is on (if it is not in the gaming state), the game resumption condition is satisfied. Whether or not (step S502). In the determination in step S502, a predetermined game preparation operation (for example, launching a game ball or in the case of a slot machine, pressing a bet button, If a medal insertion or the like or a game operation (for example, starting ball entry or symbol change start (including reel rotation start) or the like) is not detected, it is determined that the game restart condition is not satisfied. If the game restart condition is not established, the process proceeds to step S505, and if established, the away flag is set to OFF (step S503), and the process proceeds to step S504.

  In the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, a first original mode set notification flag and a second original mode set notification flag are prepared. The first original mode set notification flag is a flag prepared so that a new player who is different from the player who has been playing so far does not feel uncomfortable or suffers disadvantages. The set notification flag is a flag prepared so that a person who has played a game so far does not forget to cancel the setting of the original mode or forget history information. In step S504, the first original mode set notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S505.

  On the other hand, in step S506, which is executed based on the determination in step S501 that the away flag is still set to OFF, it is determined whether or not the game interruption condition is satisfied. If the game interruption condition is not established, the process proceeds to step S505, and if established, the away flag is set to ON (step S507). In step S508 executed subsequent to step S507, the second original mode set notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the first original mode set notification flag is set to on. If it is set to off, the process proceeds to step S511, and if it is set to on, the first original mode setting is set. The completed notification is executed (step S509). The notification that the first original mode has been set is to notify the previous player that the new player who is different from the player who has played the game so far (previous player) does not feel uncomfortable or disadvantaged. This is to notify the new player that the original mode has been set, that is, the individual setting information of the previous player has been stored in the RAM 408, and a specific example will be described later. Subsequently, the first original mode set notification flag is set to OFF (step S510), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not the second original mode set notification flag is set to ON. If it is set to OFF, the original mode set notification execution determination process is ended and set to ON. Then, the second original mode set notification is executed (step S512). The notification that the second original mode has been set is a state in which the original mode remains set so that a person who has played a game so far does not forget to cancel the setting of the original mode or forget to take history information. That is, it notifies the person who has played the game so far that the personal setting information is still stored in the RAM 408, and a specific example thereof will be described later. Subsequently, the second original mode set notification flag is set to OFF (step S513), and the original mode set notification execution determination process ends.

  The game interruption condition and game resumption condition described above correspond to an example of a predetermined condition, and the first original mode set notification and the second original mode set notification correspond to an example of individual setting information stored notification.

  If the game preparation operation or game operation is detected before the predetermined time has elapsed, only the away flag may be turned on and the second original mode setting notification flag may be kept off. By doing so, the second original mode setting notification is not performed in the case of a short leave such as a toilet. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8, even when the away flag is turned off by pressing the bet button, the bet state of medals less than the prescribed number is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). In that case, the absence flag may be set to ON and the second original mode set notification may be performed. This is because there are many players who end the game with the fractional number being bet. Further, even when the game interruption condition is satisfied, the second original mode setting notification may not be performed if an error is in progress.

  Further, the notification that the original mode has been set may be executed based on, for example, that the cumulative number of jackpots has reached a predetermined specific number of times, or the number of symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined specific number of times. It may be executed based on what has been done, or may be executed based on the execution of a specific effect (for example, normal reach off) executed based on the lottery result. Moreover, if the above-mentioned opportunity visits periodically, you may alert | report every time the said opportunity is established.

  Next, server control processing executed by the server S shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the flow of server control processing.

  The server S illustrated in FIG. 8 corresponds to an example of an external storage device. This server S first determines whether or not a predetermined URL (here, the URL of the update acceptance page) has been accessed (step S801). The URL here is a URL included in the two-dimensional code issued by the game machine, and the argument part added to the URL includes personal identification information (ID) and individual setting information. . The server S performs member verification (personal identification) based on whether or not personal identification information (ID) included in the argument portion is stored. Alternatively, a password may be displayed on the game stand side at the end of the game, and an individual may be specified based on the input of the password on the network. In addition, in order to prevent multiple use of the same two-dimensional code, an individual identification number unique to a mobile phone terminal, an IP address unique to a personal computer, etc., which has been accessed are calculated on the server side, and the individual identification number and IP address determined You may make it regulate other than access. If there is no access, the process proceeds to step S803. If there is access, the stored individual setting information (history information) is changed to the individual setting information (history information) included in the argument part added to the accessed URL. Based on the update (step S802), the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether there is a customization request. That is, when the customization page of the server S is accessed and personal identification information (ID) is input, a request to change the specification information of the original mode in the history information stored corresponding to the personal identification information It is determined that there was. If there is no customization request, the process proceeds to step S805, and if there is a customization request, the process proceeds to step S804. In step S804, the contents of customization are changed based on the operation of the accessor on the customization page of the server S, and the specification information of the original mode in the stored history information is updated based on the changed contents of customization. The process proceeds to step S805. That is, in step S804, the “system” in the table shown in FIG. 12 can be set in the same manner as can be done on the game machine.

  In step S805, it is determined whether a password issuance request has been received. That is, when the password issuance page of the server S is accessed and personal identification information (ID) is input, it is determined that a password issuance request has been made. If there is no request for issuing a password, the process proceeds to step S807, and if there is a request, the process proceeds to step S806. In step S806, an encrypted password is generated and issued, and the process proceeds to step S807. In the password generation, the individual setting information stored corresponding to the input personal identification information is encrypted, and a password including the encrypted individual setting information is generated. In the issuance of a password, processing is performed so that the generated password is displayed on an external device (for example, a mobile phone terminal) of a person who has requested password issuance.

  In step S807, display control of personal data, transmission control of a standby image and a ringing melody based on the mission achievement status, and the like are performed, and the server control process ends.

Next, a specific example of the original mode setting notification will be described.
The execution determination process ends.

  FIG. 17A is a time chart showing an example until notification that the second original mode has been set is performed. In FIG. 17A, time elapses from left to right in the figure.

  First, in the state where the original mode is set, the special symbol fluctuation is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays a combination of decorative symbols such as decoration 3 -decoration 5 -decoration 9. After that, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is switched to the demonstration screen without firing a ball from the launching device 110 for 10 seconds. When the display of the demonstration screen is started, the away flag is set to ON (see step S507 shown in FIG. 15), and the second original mode set notification is executed (see step S512 shown in FIG. 15). As described above, the notification that the second original mode has been set indicates that a person who has played a game so far (a person who has performed a game in which decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 9 is stopped) forgets to cancel the setting of the original mode. In order to prevent the history information from being forgotten, the game has been performed so far that the original mode is still set, that is, the individual setting information is still stored in the RAM 408. This is to inform the person who has received it. In this example, as soon as the display of the demonstration screen is started, the character display 692 “original mode is being set” is made as the second original mode setting notification. A person who has played a game so far (perhaps a person who was about to leave the seat) notices that he / she has forgotten to take history information and executes the two-dimensional code issuance described with reference to FIG. The current history information is unnecessary, but the user realizes that he forgot to cancel the original mode setting, and executes the data clear described with reference to FIG. 10 (ii). In this way, by making a notification that the second original mode has been set when the game will end, the player who has set the individual setting information (person who is likely to stop the game) forgets to release the original mode setting, In other words, there is a case where it is possible to make the user forget to erase the individual setting information and to reduce the possibility of causing a disadvantage to the player after the next time. In addition, by performing the notification that the second original mode has been set based on the game end opportunity, it may be possible to secure a relatively long period for the notification until the next game starts. The possibility that an operation or the like is performed can be increased.

  In this example, if the ball is not fired from the launching device 110 for 10 seconds after the special figure is stopped, the game interruption condition is established. This is because the original mode is set. If the original mode is not set, the demo screen is not switched until a time longer than 10 seconds elapses. That is, the condition for determining that the player has left the seat in the original mode setting state is stricter than in the non-setting state.

  FIG. 17B is a time chart showing an example until the first original mode set notification is performed. Also in FIG. 17B, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure. In this example, the second original mode set notification described with reference to FIG.

  In this example as well, the special symbol fluctuation is stopped and displayed in the state where the original mode is set, and the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays the combination of the decorative symbols such as decoration 3 -decoration 5 -decoration 9. Thereafter, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is switched to the demo screen without firing a ball from the launching device 110 for 30 seconds. When the display of the demonstration screen is started, the away flag is set to ON.

  After a while, there is a ball in the special figure starting ports 230 and 232, and the special symbol variation is started, and the decorative symbol display device 208 also starts the decorative symbol variation display. In this example, entering the special figure starting ports 230 and 232 corresponds to the establishment of the above-mentioned game restart condition, and the away flag that has been on until now is set off (see step S503 shown in FIG. 15). ), The first original mode set notification is executed (see step S509 shown in FIG. 15). As described above, the notification that the first original mode has been set is that the new player who is different from the previous player (the one who has displayed the game with the decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 9 stopped) feels uncomfortable. In order not to incur a disadvantage, the new player is notified that the previous player has set the original mode, that is, the individual setting information of the previous player is still stored in the RAM 408. To do. In this example, when a special symbol change is started on the decorative symbol display device 208, a character display 691 “setting the original mode” is made as the first original mode setting notification. Although the new player does not remember entering the password and setting the original mode, the message “Initial mode setting” is displayed, so the previous player forgets to release the original mode setting and releases it. When it is known that the user has been seated and the change of the special figure is completed, the data clear described with reference to FIG. 10 (ii) is executed, or the user's own password is obtained and FIG. 9 (ii) is obtained. The password input explained with reference to FIG. As described above, when the player is switched without the original mode setting being canceled and the new player starts the game, the second original mode set notification 692 is performed based on the start, There is a case where the new player himself / herself can notice that the individual player's individual setting information remains and can reduce the possibility of a disadvantage to the new player. Further, since the new player can know that the individual setting information of the previous player remains by the notification, the individual setting information may be cleared, or the individual setting information of the previous player You can also enjoy rare productions set by. Even when a rare effect occurs, since it is recognized that the individual setting information is set, misunderstanding of the player can be suppressed.

  As described above, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a notification unit. Instead of the decorative symbol display device 208, the first original mode setting notification or the second original mode setting notification may be performed using the speaker 120 or various lamps 418 (light emitting means).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the first original mode set notification displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  As described above, the notification that the first original mode has been set is a notification for a new player based on the difference that the game restart condition is satisfied.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 10A, a message that prompts the user to clear the data by displaying the menu window 610 described with reference to FIG. 10I is added below the character display 691 that “original mode is being set”. Has been. Notification of this message corresponds to an example of erasure related notification.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 5B, a message for alerting a new player is added under the character display 691 “Original mode is being set”. Note that the first original mode set notification may be displayed in such a manner as to hide the customized effect, that is, the effect set by the previous player. For example, it may be displayed over the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, for example, in the case of an effect mode that is executed only during the original mode setting, the effect may be executed after notifying that effect. Furthermore, you may make it confirm with a player whether this production | presentation may be performed.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 6C, a YES / NO display that allows the user to select whether or not to delete the individual setting information stored in the RAM 408 below the character display 691 “setting in original mode”. 693 is added. By operating the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 9A, the player can designate the YES / NO display 693 and delete the individual setting information within this screen. That is, in the notification mode shown in FIG. 18A, in order to delete the individual setting information, the menu window 610 shown in FIG. 9 or 10 must be displayed once. Individual setting information can be deleted without displaying the menu window 610. The YES / NO display 693 corresponds to an example of erasure related notification. In order not to cause a disadvantage to the subsequent player, such a YES / NO display 693 is used to positively promote the deletion of the individual setting information after the predetermined condition (here, the game resumption condition) is established, but at least the final The erasing of the individual setting information can be performed based on a specific operation due to human factors such as a player or a store clerk, and there are cases where suspicious feeling and dissatisfaction with the gaming table can be reduced. Also, even if the previous player notices that he / she has forgotten to retrieve the history information and his / her history information has been erased, it is not the gaming table that made the final decision to delete, Suspicious feeling and dissatisfaction with the game table are less likely to be held.

  The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8 will be described as an example. The notification that the first original mode has been set is switched to the non-notification state by the game operation (for example, the start lever is turned on) (the display disappears) and the production operation (for example, The setting state releasing operation of the individual setting information stored in the RAM 408 may be performed by pressing the effect button.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 4D, the display 691 ′ “O” surrounded by a circle is only given at a predetermined position (here, the upper right corner). This display 691 'corresponds to an example of the first original mode set notification. If the display mode shown in FIG. 5D is used, it is unlikely to interfere with other images displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. During the original mode setting, the first original is always placed at a predetermined position by this display mode. You may make it perform mode setting notification. That is, the notification is continuously performed until the original mode setting is canceled. In this way, the first original mode set notification also functions as an original mode setting identification notification for identifying whether or not the original mode is being set, and individual setting information is stored whenever anyone sees it. It becomes easy to understand what is being done. However, when an error occurs, it is preferable to hide the first original mode set notification (original mode setting identification notification). The notification that the first original mode has been set is not limited to the display mode shown in FIG. 5D, but may be a mode in which a predetermined light emitting unit is turned on. For example, a mode in which a lamp surrounding the liquid crystal is turned on, or a mode in which a logo (design) or a character is turned on may be used.

  Further, when the notification for identification during the original mode setting is performed by the original mode setting, the customization effect changed by the custom function is displayed before being displayed. This is because the notification for identification is always performed, but the customization effect is often not displayed unless a predetermined opportunity arrives. Since the notification for identification is displayed first, even if the customization effect based on the individual setting information of the previous player is performed, the notification for identification is performed before that, so the player misunderstands. Or being confused is reduced. By always performing the identification notification during the original mode setting, it is possible to always maintain the effect of preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable or suffering a disadvantage.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a notification mode of the second original mode set notification displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  As described above, the notification that the second original mode has been set is a notification for a person who has played a game so far based on the establishment of the game interruption condition.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 10A, the menu window 610 described with reference to FIG. 10I is displayed below the character display 692 “original mode is being set” to prompt the issuance of a two-dimensional code. A message has been added.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 6B, a warning message indicating that the achieved mission is invalidated and a message prompting the issuance of the two-dimensional code are added below the character display 692 that “original mode is being set”. ing.

  In the notification mode shown in FIG. 5C, a two-dimensional code C2 including individual setting information stored in the RAM 408 is displayed below the character display 692 “original mode is being set”. The player can read the two-dimensional code C2 within this screen. That is, in the notification mode shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the menu window 610 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 has to be displayed once in order to read the two-dimensional code C2. According to the notification mode, the two-dimensional code C2 can be read without displaying the menu window 610. The two-dimensional code C2 including the individual setting information corresponds to an example of a predetermined mode notification, and the notification by the decorative symbol display device 208 described with reference to (c) in the second setting of the second original mode including the two-dimensional code C2. This corresponds to an example of a completed notification. The individual setting information is updated according to the progress of the game, and the history information so far can be used in the next and subsequent games using the two-dimensional code C2 generated based on the updated individual setting information. Can increase the willingness to play. In addition, forgetting to acquire the individual setting information reflecting the history of the current game is reduced by the second original mode setting notification, and the possibility that the current game is wasted is reduced.

  When the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed, the individual setting information stored so far is automatically deleted (see step S321u shown in FIG. 14). Thus, the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed to prevent forgetting to read. In this case, the individual setting information may be deleted only when the player performs a deletion operation again.

  By performing the second original mode set notification 692 described above, it is possible to notice that the previous player has forgotten to release the original mode, and the individual setting information of the previous player unrelated to himself / herself May be prevented to prevent a feeling of incongruity or an adverse effect from being performed, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Next, a modification of the original mode set notification execution determination process (step S321v) shown in FIG. 15 will be described focusing on the feature points in the modification.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a modification of the original mode set notification execution determination process (step S321v) illustrated in FIG.

  Steps S511 to S518 shown in FIG. 20 are the same as steps S501 to S508 shown in FIG. The feature of this modification is that the first original mode set notification is executed only for a specific custom. The specific custom here refers to a custom that causes an appearance mode that appears even when the original mode is not set to appear when the original mode is set by the player setting. 3, 4, 15 to 19 custom corresponds. Some specific customs have different appearance rates when the original mode is set and when it is not set. For example, as shown in FIG. At 2 etc., the appearance rate is higher when the original mode is set than when it is not set. If a later player knows in a strategy book that a given character wearing an eyepatch will not appear unless the number of retreats is 5 or more, he or she wears an eyepatch customized by the previous player When a predetermined player sees a predetermined character before the number of consecutive games reaches 5 or more, there is a risk of misunderstanding the gaming state (here, the number of consecutive games). In particular, in the case of the production mode in which the establishment of missions related to the ball (for example, No. 1 to No. 6 shown in FIG. 11) is the appearance condition, the player who sees the production mode is in the state of the game table. There is a risk of misunderstanding that the setting is advantageous. In addition, when an effect that does not appear in the original mode non-setting state is performed, there is a possibility that it may be mistaken for a premier effect. Therefore, in this modification, even if the original mode is set, other customs (non-specific custom) that the player does not misunderstand are ignored, and only non-specific custom is set. The first original mode set notification is not executed. As a specific example of the non-specific custom, No. 1 shown in FIG. 4-14, 20-21 customs are listed. That is, only when a custom that causes a misunderstanding of the gaming state is performed, the fact that the custom is performed is notified to a new player (a subsequent player).

  In step S519 shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the specific custom is being executed. Only when the specific custom is being executed, the process proceeds to step S520 in which the first original mode set notification is executed, and the specific custom is being executed. If not, the process jumps to step S520 and proceeds to step S521. Steps S521 to S524 shown in FIG. 20 are the same as steps S510 to S513 shown in FIG.

  As described above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. However, the game table of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a medal or a game ball (pachinko ball) is used. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) to be used.

  FIG. 21 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 8 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  The slot machine 900 is an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied, and includes a main body 901 and a front door 902 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 901 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 901. Inside the center of the main body 901 (not shown in FIG. 21), three reels (left reel 910, middle reel 911, right reel 912) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate inside. These reels 910 to 912 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, each symbol is printed on a belt-like member at an appropriate interval, and this reel-like member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute each reel 910 to 912. . When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 910 to 912 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 913 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 910 to 912, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 910 to 912 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 900, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back surface of each of the reels 910 to 912, a backlight (not shown in FIG. 21) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 913 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 900, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 910 to 912. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 910 to 912 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 920 is a lamp indicating a winning line 914 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 914. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 914 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 923 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in the internal lottery or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 924 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 922 notifies the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 928 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 930 to 932 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 900. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, every time the bet button 930 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted one by one. When the bet button 931 is pressed, two cards are inserted and when the bet button 932 is pressed. Three cards are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 932 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 929 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 921 is turned on.

  The medal slot 934 is an slot for the player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 930 to 932, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 934. is there. The stored number display 925 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900. The game information display 926 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 927 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 935 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 910 to 912. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 934 or when the start lever 935 is operated by operating the bet buttons 930 to 932, the reels 910 to 912 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 935 is referred to as a game start operation. In this slot machine 900, based on the operation of the start lever 935, an internal lottery process for performing lottery to determine which of the multiple types of winning combination is won is executed. It is determined whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state.

  The stop button unit 936 is provided with stop buttons 937 to 939. The stop buttons 937 to 939 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 910 to 912 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 935, and are associated with the reels 910 to 912. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 937 to 939 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 937 to 939. When the stop button 937 to 939 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 933 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 934 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 955. Door key hole 940 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 902 of slot machine 900 is inserted. The medal payout exit 955 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the same operation key unit 990 as the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 9A is provided between the MAX bet button 932 and the medal slot 934. The operation key unit 990 also has a cross key, an OK button, and a cancel button.

  The sound hole 960 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 900 to the outside. Side lamps 944 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 902 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 980 is disposed above the front door 902. The effect device 980 includes a door (shutter) member 963 including two right doors 963a and 963b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 957 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 963. When the two right doors 963a and 963b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 957, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 957 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 900 (player). Side). In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, it consists of a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, or a projector and a screen. A display device or the like may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the display screen is a rectangular flat surface, but may be a square flat surface. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. Furthermore, the display screen may have a curved surface.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine 900 of the present embodiment, it is possible to prompt the player to play a game in a fair game state by performing notification that the original mode has been set. More specifically, by switching the game operation (for example, production operation) for each player according to the setting of the individual setting information, the range of operations (for example, production) that can be executed by one game machine has a wide range. In some cases, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by notifying that the individual setting information has already been input, even if a player other than the set player plays a game on the game table on which the information has been set, a sense of incongruity or a disadvantage may occur. There are cases where it can be avoided.

  In addition, an effect that is executed based on the conditions set by the previous player is alerted to the player so that the next player cannot see the effect, and the contents of the effect are sent to the player. Especially in the case of an effect that misunderstands the gaming state, the effect of the notification that the original mode has been set becomes remarkable. Furthermore, if a special effect (for example, a hidden character or a hidden item) that can be set by accomplishing the task is dismissed, the player's willingness to achieve the task for the purpose of setting the special effect is reduced. However, when a new player is about to start a game, a special effect has already been set, and by notifying that an effect in a different effect mode will be executed, he is trying to accomplish the task himself. This reduces the player's sense of accomplishment.

  In addition, the notification that the individual setting information has been set (original mode setting notification) is performed during the invalid period of the individual setting information acquisition operation and the deletion operation, and the acquisition operation and the deletion operation can be performed after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes. By notifying forgetting operation and forgetting deletion operation with the original mode set notification, it is possible to increase the time until the player leaves the seat by making notification before the operable period, and to continue gaming motivation Sometimes you can.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 and the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the task achievement status is updated as individual setting information based on the achievement of a predetermined task as the game progresses, and the task The game operation according to the achievement status can be set (for example, the effect can be customized), and the individual setting information set notification is performed based on the fact that a specific game operation is set. The specific actions here include those that may affect the player's profit. For example, No. 1 shown in FIG. 2 or No. The operation executed by the customization of 3 is given. When the task achievement status is updated as individual setting information, a mission achievement effect may be performed.

  Also, setting operation means (operation key units 190, 990) for setting the original mode and game operation means (ball launching handle 134, bet buttons 930 to 932 and start lever 935) for proceeding with the game are provided, and individual setting information The individual setting information setting completion notification is ended based on the operation of the game operation means during execution of the set notification, and the set individual setting information is deleted based on the operation of the setting operation means. New individual setting information may be stored. In other words, the individual setting information may not be deleted in the operation for progressing the game.

  Furthermore, even when a start condition (game interruption condition or game resumption condition) for individual setting information set notification (original mode set notification) is satisfied, a period in which notification is not exceptionally started may be provided. For example, it is good also as a period when alerting | reporting is not started during an error generation. The error here is, for example, a so-called out-of-ball abnormality, such as an abnormality in which a game ball to be launched toward the game area cannot be supplied, or an abnormality in which there are not enough game balls to be paid out to the player. Also good. Alternatively, it may be a clogged ball or an abnormality in which the game ball cannot be paid out to the player (for example, a lower plate full tank error). Furthermore, it may be an abnormality suspected of fraud. For example, a variable start area in which the size of the winning opening can be changed between a large size in which a game ball can be won and a small size in which a game ball cannot be won, and the game ball to the variable start area In an aspect provided with a ball detecting means for detecting a winning, an abnormality when the ball detecting means detects a winning of a game ball in the variable starting area even though the variable starting area is the small size Can be given. In addition, the power supply may be shut off, and when this power cut occurs, the individual setting information set notification is not started after power recovery.

  In the above description, the control state is changed from the normal control state to the special control state having a higher advantage than the normal control state when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol. In the game table that shifts, the operation means (for example, the operation key unit 190) that can be operated by the player and the predetermined individual setting information based on the predetermined operation (for example, the input operation of the regular password) to the operation means. Individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) to be stored, and specific operation means (for example, decorative symbols) for executing a specific operation based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means Display device 208) and a state in which the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, the original mode setting state) In response to the establishment of the game interruption condition and the game resumption condition), the individual setting information stored notification based on the fact that the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, the first original mode setting) A game table comprising notification means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for starting a notification of completion 691 and a notification of completion of second original mode setting 692). Is explained.

  Here, the individual setting information storage means may store the individual setting information in an erasable manner.

  Further, the specific operation means stores in the individual setting information storage means a specific operation different from the operation when the operation based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means is not stored. It may be executed based on the individual setting information.

  Further, the specific operation means may be an effect means for performing an effect, and may execute an effect that changes an effect when the individual setting information is not stored as the specific operation. More specifically, the specific operation means is an image display means for displaying an image, and displays an image obtained by changing an effect image when the individual setting information is not stored as the specific operation. Also good. The specific operation means performs a specific effect indicating information related to the player's profit (for example, information suggesting the magnitude of the profit given to the player) as one of the effects. A change effect obtained by changing the information indicated by the specific effect when setting information is not stored may be executed as the specific operation. That is, the degree of the player's profit differs between the information indicated by the change effect and the information indicated by the specific effect. Furthermore, the specific operation means may perform a specific effect that affects a player's profit as one of the effects. That is, the specific operation may be a production operation.

  In addition, in the description so far, “the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) has stored the individual setting information stored notification (for example, the first original mode setting notification 691, the second original mode setting notification 692). ) For notification including deletion related notification (for example, YES / NO display 693) related to erasure of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit, and stored in the individual setting information storage unit Individual setting information erasure means (for example, step S321u) that erases the individual setting information that has been deleted based on the fact that a specific condition (for example, an original mode end condition) different from the predetermined condition has been established after performing the erasure related notification. A game stand comprising a CPU 404) of the first sub-control unit 400 for executing the above. Is also explained.

  The erasure-related notification referred to here may be notification that prompts the player to delete, or notification for obtaining permission for the player to delete or for allowing the player to cancel erasure. It may be.

  Further, the individual setting information stored notification including the deletion related notification is a final confirmation to the player, and the individual setting information erasure unit cancels the deletion when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The individual setting information may be deleted as long as there is no error. In this case, the absence of the cancellation instruction corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition.

  The individual setting information stored notification may include only the erasure related notification. That is, performing the erasure related notification may notify that the individual setting information is still stored. However, the notification means may perform the erasure related notification separately from the individual setting information stored notification.

  And an erasure cancel operation means for accepting an operation for instructing to cancel erasure of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means. In response to this, the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means may be deleted. That is, as one condition of the specific condition, the erasure canceling operation unit may be set as a non-operating condition. Note that the erasure cancel operation means may be the same as or different from the operation means.

  Furthermore, the personal setting information storage unit includes a deletion instruction operation unit that receives an operation for instructing deletion of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit from the individual setting information storage unit. In response to the operation of the instruction operation unit, the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit may be deleted. That is, a condition that the erasure instruction operating means is operated may be set as one condition of the specific condition. Note that the erasure instruction operation means may be the same as or different from the operation means.

  Further, in the description so far, “the individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) stores history information obtained in the course of the game as the individual setting information. The individual setting information updating means for updating the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means as the game progresses (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321g and step S321n). ), And the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) performs a specific operation (for example, FIG. 10 (i-1) to FIG. 10 (i-) to the operation means (for example, the operation key unit 190). 2), the update contents of the individual setting information updated by the individual setting information updating means are predetermined as the individual setting information stored notification. Certain embodiments the notification (e.g., code C2 two-dimensional) representing in a manner amusement machine, characterized in that performs a notification containing (e.g., notification shown in FIG. 19 (c)). Is also explained.

  Here, there may be provided predetermined mode conversion means for converting the update contents of the individual setting information updated by the individual setting information updating means into a mode that can be read by a predetermined reading device.

  Further, in the description so far, “the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) has changed from the gaming state in which a game is being performed to a non-game state in which no game is being performed to the predetermined condition ( For example, when the game interruption condition is established, the individual setting information stored notification (for example, the first original mode setting notification 691) is started based on the transition from the gaming state to the non-gaming state. A game stand characterized by being. Is also explained.

  Further, in the description so far, “the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) has changed from the non-game state in which a game is not performed to the game state in which a game is being performed to the predetermined condition ( For example, when the game resumption condition is established and the individual setting information stored notification (for example, the second original mode set notification 692) is started based on the transition from the non-game state to the game state. A game stand characterized by being. Is also explained.

Further, in the description so far, “a determination unit for determining whether or not to determine whether or not to determine the result” (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 30), a non-probability state (for example, a non-probability state), Probabilistic control state transition that shifts the control state based on the result of the success / failure determination to the probability variation state (for example, the probability variation state) in which the derivation probability of the specific result determination result by the success / failure determination unit is higher than the state of change. Control means (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300);
And the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) indicates that the control state has shifted from the probability variation state (for example, the probability variation state) to the probability non-variation state (for example, the non-probability variation state). Based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, a game interruption condition) has been established and the transition from the probability variation state to the probability non-variation state, the individual setting information stored notification (for example, the first original mode setting notification 691) ), A game table characterized by starting a game. Is also explained.

  Here, a determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start area, a symbol display unit for stopping and displaying a symbol corresponding to the result of the determination, and the determination by the determination unit. A variable winning device is provided that changes the size of the entrance from a first variable state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to a second variable state in which a game ball is easy to enter when the result is a specific success / failure determination result. An aspect may be sufficient. In other words, the variable winning device may be one that opens after the symbol display means stops and displays the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the specific success / failure determination. According to the above aspect, the variable winning device is capable of changing the state between a first state in which it is difficult to win a game ball and a second state in which it is easier to win a game ball than the first state, The control state transition means is configured so that the variable winning device is changed from the first control state in which the variable winning device maintains the first state based on the result of the determination of whether or not the winning is determined. You may provide the game state transfer means (big hit game transfer means) which transfers a control state to the 2nd control state which repeats a state change between said 1st state and said 2nd state.

  In addition, the control state transition means includes a difficult-to-enter control state (for example, a non-electric support state) in which a game ball is unlikely to enter a predetermined start area, and a game ball in the predetermined start area than the difficult-to-enter control state. Even if it is an aspect provided with an approach state transition control means (electric support state transition means) that shifts the control state based on the result of the success / failure determination between an easy entry control state (for example, an electric support state) that is easy to enter Good.

  Further, the control state transition means includes a probability non-change state (for example, a non-probability change state) and a probability change state in which a probability of deriving a specific success / failure determination result by the success / failure determination means is higher than the probability non-change state ( For example, an aspect may be provided that includes a probability variation state transition control unit that transitions the control state to / from the probability variation state based on the determination result.

  Further, the notifying means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied that the control state has shifted from the special control state to the normal control state, and is based on the transition from the special control state to the normal control state. The individual setting information stored notification may be started. In other words, between the first control state in which the advantage for the player is the first advantage and the second control state that is the second advantage that is higher than the first advantage. Control state transition control means for transitioning the control state, wherein the notifying means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied that the control state has shifted from the second control state to the first control state; The individual setting information stored notification may be started based on the transition from the second control state to the first control state.

  Further, in the above description, “the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) has the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400). As long as the predetermined condition (for example, game interruption condition) is satisfied, the individual setting information stored notification (for example, FIG. 18 (d)) is performed in a common manner regardless of the content of the individual setting information. A game table characterized by starting display 691 ′) shown in FIG. Is also explained.

  In addition, in the description so far, “a special control state having a higher advantage than the normal control state from the normal control state when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol” In a gaming system having a gaming table (for example, pachinko machine 100, slot machine 900) that shifts the control state to an external storage device (for example, server S) that stores predetermined individual setting information, the gaming table The operation means (for example, operation key unit 190) that can be operated by the player, and the individual setting information stored in the external storage device for the predetermined operation (for example, input operation of a regular password) to the operation means Individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) stored based on the above, and the individual settings stored in the individual setting information storage means Specific operation means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for executing a specific action based on information, and a condition in which the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, an original mode setting state) In response to the establishment of (for example, a game interruption condition, a game resumption condition), the individual setting information stored notification based on the fact that the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, the first original A gaming system comprising: mode setting notification 691 and notification means for starting a second original mode setting notification 692). Is also explained.

  Here, the individual setting information storage means stores history information obtained in the course of the game as the individual setting information, and the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means An individual setting information updating unit that updates as a game progresses, and the notification unit receives a specific operation to the operation unit and updates the individual setting information stored notification as the individual setting information update unit. A notification including a predetermined mode notification representing the update content of the individual setting information in a predetermined mode, a reading device that reads the update content represented by the predetermined mode notification, and the external storage device storing The individual setting information may be updated based on the update content read by the reading device.

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

(Appendix 1)
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Game control means for transitioning a gaming state from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state having a higher advantage than the normal gaming state when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific symbol When,
Individual setting information storage means for storing predetermined individual setting information based on a predetermined operation on the operation means;
A game machine equipped with
Based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means, a game action control means for executing a specific game action different from a state in which the individual setting information is not stored in the individual setting information storage means; ,
With
The gaming operation control means performs individual setting information stored notification indicating that the individual setting information is already stored based on the establishment of a specific condition in a state where the individual setting information is stored. A game table that features

(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
The individual setting information stored notification includes an erasure promotion notification that prompts erasure of predetermined individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means,
A game characterized in that the predetermined individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means is erased after execution of the erasure promotion notification and based on establishment of a specific condition different from the predetermined condition. Stand.

(Appendix 3)
In the game stand according to appendix 1 or 2,
With the progress of the game, individual setting information update means for updating predetermined individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means,
Individual setting information identification information notifying means for notifying predetermined individual setting information identification information based on predetermined individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storing means in response to a request based on a special operation to the operation means; ,
With
The game table characterized in that the individual setting information stored notification includes notification of individual setting information identification information by the individual setting information identification information notification means.

(Appendix 4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a transition of a gaming state in the gaming machine from a gaming state to a non-gaming state.

(Appendix 5)
In the game stand described in Appendix 4,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a transition of a gaming state in the gaming machine from a non-gaming state to a gaming state.

(Appendix 6)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 5,
The game control means has a first control state in which the advantage to the player is a first advantage, and a second control state in which a second advantage is higher than the first advantage. And having
The gaming table characterized in that the individual setting information stored notification is performed by the game control means based on the transition of the gaming state from the second control state to the first control state.

(Appendix 7)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 6,
The individual setting information stored notification is notified in a common manner without being based on the contents of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit, and the individual setting information storage unit stores the individual setting information. As long as the information is stored, notification is always made.

  In addition, even if it is the structural requirement contained only in each description of embodiment described above, a modification, or an additional remark, you may apply the structural requirement to another embodiment, a modified example, or an additional remark.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 161 Original mode selection switch 190 Operation unit key unit 208 Decoration symbol display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 230 1st special figure start port 232 2nd special view start 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 610 Menu window 620 Customization guide 691, 691 ′ First original mode setting notification 692 Second original mode setting notification 693 YES / NO display C1, C2 Two-dimensional code 900 Slot machine S Server M Mobile phone terminal N Communication network

Claims (7)

Display means capable of displaying at least the symbol variation;
An operation means at least operable by the player;
At least one remembers a storage means of the plurality of information,
And executable rendition means at least one of the plurality of presentation,
And broadcast knowledge capable notification means at least one of a plurality of broadcast,
A game machine equipped with
At least one of the plurality of information is individual setting information ,
The individual setting information can be stored in the storage means when the operation means is operated in the first operation mode.
At least one of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
The production means can execute at least the first production when the first production execution condition is established,
Probability of the first demonstration execution condition is satisfied in the first state, the probability that the in the second state the first demonstration execution condition is satisfied is different probabilities,
The first state is a state in which the individual setting information is not stored in the storage unit,
The second state is a state where at least the individual setting information is stored in the storage unit,
At least one of the plurality of notifications is a first notification,
The first notification is a notification regarding a state transition from the second state to the first state,
Wherein while the first notification is notified, when there is established a first state transition condition, are those wherein the second state capable transition state to the first state from the,
The notification means does not notify the first notification while the symbol variation is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The notification means is capable of at least notifying the first notification in the second state,
The notification means is capable of at least notifying the first notification after the display means finishes displaying the symbol variation.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The first state transition condition is for the operating means to at least one of the conditions for forming elevational that it is operated in a second operating mode by the player,
It said second operating mode, said the first operation mode is a different operation mode,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 3,
Even when there is established a second state transition condition, a structure for transition state to the first state from said second state,
The second state transition condition is for the operating means to at least one of the conditions for forming elevational that it is operated in the third operating mode by the player,
The third operating embodiment, the number of times the player said operation means is operated, said the second operation mode is the number of the operation mode different,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The probability that the first performance execution condition is satisfied in the first state is lower than the probability that the first performance execution condition is satisfied in the second state.
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The probability that the first performance execution condition is satisfied in the first state is zero.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6, Comprising:
The notification means is a display means common to the effect means.
A game stand characterized by that.