JP5915871B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

  As for such a gaming machine, a gaming machine is known that notifies a player that a symbol after change is in a specific mode before the symbol ends changing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-3-73180

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

  An object of this invention is to provide the game stand which can improve the interest of a game.

The present invention includes a running possible first symbol display unit variable display of symbols, and the second symbol display means capable perform variable display of symbols, and executable prefetch notifying means prefetching notice, The symbol change display by the second symbol display means (hereinafter referred to as “second symbol change display”) is started by the first symbol display means. is configured to be given priority over the start of the display, the read-ahead warning means is executable a notice means continuous announcement as the look-ahead warning, the look-ahead warning means, real plural kinds of continuous announcement a line capable of notifying means, wherein the plurality of types of single one of the continuous announcement is a first continuous announcement is started by interrupting until ends from said first continuously announcement is started said second symbol variable display that (hereinafter, "interrupt In that.) Dynamic Display "is configured as said first continuous announcement is continued, the interrupt variation of the first continuous announcement in the display notice manner as the previous one of said interrupt variable display symbols The gaming machine is characterized in that the notice mode of the first continuous notice in the variable display is the same notice form .

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. (A) An example of the stop display mode of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is shown. (B) An example of a decorative design is shown. (C) An example of a normal stop display mode is shown. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuation of a prize reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow further continued of a prize reception process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of command input processing. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern selection process. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a symbol stop process. (E) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a strobe interruption process. (F) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a chance button interruption process. (G) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a variable update interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure holding | maintenance increase process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice appearance character table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice scenario table. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the false continuous notice execution determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of winning order fluctuation. It is the figure which showed an example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). It is the figure which showed an example of the asynchronous fluctuation | variation. It is the figure which showed the other example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). It is the figure which showed the other example of priority fluctuation | variation (Special figure 1 priority). It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice of a scenario type (special figure 1 priority fluctuation). It is the figure which showed the continuation of the continuous notice (special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation) of the scenario type of FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the character continuous notice (Special figure 1 priority change). It is the figure which showed the continuation of the character continuous notice (special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation) of FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice 2 (special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation) of scenario type. It is the figure which showed an example of the false continuous notice of a scenario type (Special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation). It is the figure which showed an example of the continuous notice 3 (special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation) of scenario type. It is the figure which showed an example of the false continuous notice 2 (special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation) of scenario type.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the center of the game area 104, an effect device 200 is provided. The effect device 200 is provided with a horizontally-decorated decorative symbol display device 110 at substantially the center thereof, and a normal symbol display device 112, a first special symbol display device 198, and a second special symbol display device 114 around the periphery. A normal symbol holding lamp 116, a first special symbol holding lamp 199, a second special symbol holding lamp 118, and a high-probability medium lamp 120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

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

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map, which will be described later. The first special figure display device 198 is a display device for performing the display of special figure 1 described later, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The second special figure display device 114 is a display device for performing the display of the special figure 2 described later, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general-purpose hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are held, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold a general-purpose variable game up to a predetermined number (here, two). Yes. The first special figure hold lamp 199 is a lamp for indicating the number of first special figure variable games that are being held. In this embodiment, the first special figure variable game is limited to a predetermined number (here, four). It is possible to hold. For example, if only one 1st Special Figure Floating Game is held, only the leftmost lamp is lit. Similarly, if two are held, only the two left lamps are held. If it is, only the three lamps on the left are turned on, and if four lamps are held, all the lamps are turned on. The second special figure holding lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of second special figure variable games that are held, and in this embodiment, the second special figure variable games are limited to a predetermined number (here, four). It is possible to hold. For example, if only one second special figure variable game is held, only the leftmost lamp is lit. Similarly, if two are held, only the two left lamps are held. If it is, only the three lamps on the left are turned on, and if four lamps are held, all the lamps are turned on. The high-probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (a gaming state in which a winning probability of a jackpot game described later is set higher than a normal probability), or a high probability state. Yes, when the game state is changed from a low probability state (a game state in which the winning probability of a big hit game described later is set to a normal probability) to a high probability state, and turned off when changing from a high probability state to a low probability state .

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

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

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is disposed at the center of the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device 552 to be described later is driven to store a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls as prize balls. While discharging to the plate 144, the first special figure display game by the first special figure display device 198 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls will be described later as prize balls. While discharging to the storage tray 144, the 2nd special figure display game 114 by the 2nd special figure display apparatus 114 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game board 102. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the first special figure variable game is won, and the first special figure display device 198 is a big hit. When the symbol is stopped or displayed, or when the second special symbol variable game is won and the second special symbol display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol, the door member has a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds, Closing time 1.5 seconds), and opening and closing at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is discharged to the storage tray 144 as a prize ball. To do. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

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

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

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

<Type of design>
3A to 3C, the first special figure display device 198, the second special figure display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the universal figure display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop display mode of the special drawings 1 and 2. In the stop display mode of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 of this embodiment, "Special Figure A" which is a jackpot symbol, "Special Figure B" which is a special jackpot symbol, and "Special Figure C" which is a missed symbol There are three types. When the first special figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that a ball has won at the first special figure starting port 126, there are seven first special figure display devices 198. The “variable display of special figure” is performed repeatedly to turn off all of the segments and turn on one central segment. Then, when the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, in order to notify the winning of the first special figure fluctuation game, the special figure A or the special figure B is stopped and displayed. When notifying that the special figure variation game is missed, “Special figure C” is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Further, when the second special figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the second special figure start port 128, the second special figure display device 114 “Special figure fluctuation display” is performed by repeatedly lighting all seven segments and lighting one central segment. Then, when the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 elapses, in order to notify the winning of the second special figure fluctuation game, the special figure A or the special figure B is stopped and displayed. When notifying that the special figure variation game is missed, “Special figure C” is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a counter circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is received. And a signal output from various sensors 318 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 320 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, a display circuit 322 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 198 and the second special figure display device 114, A display circuit 324 for performing display control of the figure display device 112, and various status display units 326 (a general-purpose hold lamp 116, a first special figure hold lamp 19 The second special figure holding lamp 118, the high-accuracy medium lamp 118, etc.) and the various solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 128, the variable winning port 130, etc. A solenoid circuit 332 is connected for the purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S204 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S110 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters (for example, a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random value and a random number counter for generating a special figure 2 random value) for generating a special figure random value of 1 and a second special figure random value respectively Update. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the regular figure has made one round next, the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random number and for generating the special figure 2 random number The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that has made one round.

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

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer updating process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 112, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 198 are counted. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for changing / stopping the symbol display on the second special symbol display device 114, predetermined winning effect time, predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S213, special figure 1 state update processing is performed. In this special figure 1 state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of special figure 1. For example, in the special figure 1 state update process during fluctuation of special figure 1 (the value of a special figure 1 general-purpose timer to be described later is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the first special figure display device 198 is repeatedly turned on and off.・ Turns off drive control.

  In the special figure 1 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 1 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 1 display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is When off, the first special figure display device 198 is turned off, and when the above special figure A, jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the special figure display device 114 is turned on, and the above special figure B, jackpot flag is off. In this case, the 7-segment LED constituting the first special figure display device 198 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in the above-described special figure C, and thereafter, a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds) is performed. In order to maintain the display, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 1 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, stop display of special figure 1 is performed and the result of the first special figure variable game is notified to the player. In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 02H is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area as transmission information (general information) and the variable display is stopped. Is stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process ends.

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

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

  In the special figure 1 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 in a closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 130, and information indicating the closing period is stored in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set. Further, 20H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In addition, in the special figure 1 state update process that is repeated at predetermined times (for example, 15 rounds) and this door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, the decorative symbol display device 110 In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the jackpot is to be ended is displayed, information indicating the effect waiting period is set in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308. . Further, 08H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure 1 state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the state of special figure 1 is set to be inactive. Set. In the special figure 1 state update process in the case where the state of the special figure 1 is inactive, the process proceeds to the next step S214 without doing anything.

  In step S214, special drawing 1 related lottery processing is performed. In this special figure 1 related lottery process, the opening / closing control of the first special figure variable game and the variable winning opening 130 is not performed (the state of special figure 1 is inactive), and the special figure 1 fluctuation that is on hold is not held. When the number of games is 1 or more, the jackpot determination is first performed among various lotteries using the jackpot determination table, the high probability state transition determination table, the timer number determination table, and the like. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first special figure winning random number value stored in the first random value storage area in step S209 is the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data in the jackpot determination table. If the first special figure winning random number is within the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, it is determined that the first special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag provided in the RAM 308 is stored. Information indicating that the area is a jackpot is set (here, setting the jackpot information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag on). On the other hand, if the first special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, it is determined that the first special figure variable game is out of storage, and the big hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is stored. Information indicating that it is out of the area is set (here, setting out-of-out information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag to OFF). Further, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted from the first random value storage area. As a specific example, a value that can be taken by the first special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535, and a numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data is 101 to 304. Here, if the value of a predetermined random number value (for example, the random number value stored in the past in the first special figure winning random number value stored in the first random number value storage area) is 10, the big hit flag is turned off. If it is 200, the big hit flag is set to ON. The number of the first special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the first special figure that is held every time a hit determination is made. A value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of variable games is stored again in this special figure 1 holding number storage area.

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

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure 1 timer random value. A timer number corresponding to the value of the jackpot flag and the timer random number range including the acquired special figure 1 timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored as the special figure 1 fluctuation display time in the special figure 1 display symbol update timer described above, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is performed in the command setting transmission process (step S215). In addition to storing 01H as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area for execution, special figure identification information indicating that the symbol for starting the variable display is special figure 1 is used as command data described later. Is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included, and the process is terminated.

  In step S221, special figure 2 state update processing is performed. In the special figure 2 state update process, each process described in the special figure 1 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 2. Each process performed in the special figure 2 state update process is the same as the special figure 1 or the first special figure described in the special figure 1 state update process described above. Since it is the same as the process replaced with “special drawing”, its description is omitted.

  In step S222, special drawing 2 related lottery processing is performed. In the special figure 2 related lottery process, each process described in the special figure 1 related lottery process is performed. Each process performed in the special figure 2 related lottery process (the second special figure winning random value stored in the second random value storage area provided in the RAM 308, the second special figure random value, the second special figure (A plurality of processes including setting a jackpot flag and setting a probability variation flag using start lottery data, transition determination random numbers, etc.) Since “first special figure” is the same as “special figure 2” or “second special figure”, the description is omitted.

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off by command transmission processing. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure 1 related lottery process and the special figure 2 related lottery process is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the probability variation flag, etc. are included, and the jackpot round In the case of a number designation command, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 126, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 128, winning of the variable winning port 130 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 01H, the jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process. The information indicating the timer number selected in step 1, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 04H is set as the command type, and information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set as the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the winning effect period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type and 05H as command type Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command end effect setting transmission process described above, the effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 420, and the speaker 416 during the effect standby period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type is stored in the command type 06H. Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command big prize opening release transmission process, the command type is 07H, the command data is the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the probability variation flag, the first special figure variable game or the second special that is held. Information indicating the number of figure-changing games is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the command type is 08H, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the first special figure variable game or the second special pending. Information indicating the number of figure-changing games is set. In the general command special figure hold increasing process, the command type is 0AH, the command data is special figure identification information (information indicating special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, and the advance notice information (preliminary information) Set any of the advance notice information, fake advance notice information, or no advance notice information).

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

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

  In step S217, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 203 are read out to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error, and so on. When a full tank error is detected, device information indicating whether or not there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Further, various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable prize opening 130, and the general figure display device 112 and the first special figure display via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328. Display data to be output to the device 198, the second special figure display device 114, the various status display unit 326, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S210) is output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output port 310.

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

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

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

<Prize acceptance process>
Next, a winning acceptance process in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of the winning acceptance process.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a winning (entrance) of the first special figure starting port 126 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1121. . In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the number of first special figure variable games that are on hold is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). In this case, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1103, a value is obtained as a first special figure winning random value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126, and the random number for generating the above-mentioned special figure 1 random value is generated. After obtaining the value from the counter as the first special figure random number value, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, the first special figure winning random number value obtained in step S1103 is stored in the storage area determined based on the number of first special figure variable games held in the first random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. And the first special figure random number value are stored.

  In step S1105, in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 0AH which is information indicating the special figure hold increase is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is additionally stored as (general information).

  In step S1106, information indicating that the special figure whose holding has increased is special figure 1 is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area. In step S1107, no advance notice information is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

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

  In step S1110, the value of the preliminary lottery random number counter (the value of the R register provided in the CPU 304 that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127 in this embodiment) is in a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). If yes, the process proceeds to step S1111 and the advance notice information is additionally stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-mentioned notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in the present embodiment), and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1113 to enter the transmission information storage area. False advance notice information is additionally stored as transmission information, and if not applicable, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1121, it is determined whether or not a winning (ball) at the second special figure starting port 128 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1122, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1151. . In step S1122, it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure variable games on hold is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment). In this case, the process proceeds to step S1151.

  In step S1123, a value is acquired as a second special figure winning random value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128, and the random number for generating the above special figure 2 random value is generated. After obtaining the value from the counter as the second special figure random number value, the process proceeds to step S1124.

  In step S1124, the second special figure winning random number value acquired in step S1123 is stored in the storage area determined based on the number of second special figure variable games held in the second random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. And the second special figure random number value are stored.

  In step S1125, in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 0AH which is information indicating the special figure hold increase is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is additionally stored as (general information).

  In step S1126, information indicating that the special figure whose suspension has increased is special figure 2 is stored in the transmission information storage area. In step S1127, no advance notice information is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In step S1128, it is determined whether or not the second special figure winning random number value acquired in step S1123 is within the numerical range of the above-mentioned second special figure starting port lottery data. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1129. If not, the process proceeds to step S1132.

  In step S1129, it is determined whether or not the second special figure random number value acquired in step S1123 is in the numerical range of the above-described predetermined transition determination random number. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1130. Advances to step S1151.

  In step S1130, the value of the preliminary lottery random number counter (in this embodiment, the value of the R register provided in the CPU 304, which can take a value in the range of 0 to 127) is in a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). If yes, the process proceeds to step S1131, and the advance notice information is additionally stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S1151.

  In step S1132, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-mentioned notice lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in the present embodiment), and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1133 and is stored in the transmission information storage area. The false advance notice information is additionally stored as the transmission information. If not, the process proceeds to step S1151.

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

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

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

  In step S1125, in order to execute the general command usual figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 0CH which is information indicating the usual figure hold increase is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is additionally stored as (general information).

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

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

  As shown in the example of the winning acceptance process, the symbol form determination information (for example, the first or second special symbol winning lottery value) constituting a part or all of the first start information is a specific symbol. The symbol pattern determination information constituting a part or all of the first start information is a specific symbol pattern than when it is not information for determining the pattern (for example, when it is not within the big hit value range (out of range)). In the case of decision information (for example, in the case of a big hit numerical value range (big hit)), if the probability of making the above notice is higher (for example, the probability of the notice in the case of a loss is 2/128, the case of big hit The probability of notice notification is 16/128), and the notice notice may give a sense of expectation for a big hit.

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

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

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S303, a command is output to the sub control unit 500 via the output port of the I / O 410.

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

  In step S305, 0 is stored in the timer variable storage area.

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

  In step S306, a command to be output to the sub-control unit 500 in the process of step S303 to be executed next so that the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the manner indicated by the determined presentation information (for example, stopping the decoration 7 on the left side). For example, a command for operating the shielding means 250 and a command for operating the shielding means 250) are stored in a liquid crystal command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and the speaker 416, various lamps 420, and the movable body for production are described in steps S305, 306, and 307 described later. Prepare to control. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery such as whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using a chance button, is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10C is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process, and FIG. 10D is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process. In step S402, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. This is executed based on the symbol variation start command), the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11D, the special symbol hold increase process shown in FIG. Note that there are other processes based on the unprocessed command. For example, the main control unit 300 outputs each time the opening control of the variable winning opening 130 is started during the jackpot, and the variable winning opening 130 after the jackpot start is started. There is a round start process that is performed when the round start command including information indicating the number of releases is an unprocessed command. Among the processes based on the unprocessed command, the special figure pending increase process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Special figure pending increase processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the special figure hold increasing process included in the command input process will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure hold increasing process.

  When the unprocessed command stored in the command storage area includes a special figure hold increase command, the sub control unit 400 performs the special figure hold process. In step S451, it is determined based on the received information received from the main control unit 300 whether or not the information is the retention increase information of FIG. 1, and if applicable (in the case of the retention increase information of FIG. 1), the process proceeds to step S452. If not applicable (in the case of the pending increase information in FIG. 2), the process proceeds to step S453.

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

  In step S454, it is determined whether or not advance notice information is included in the received information. If yes, the process proceeds to step S455, and if not, the process proceeds to step S456. In step S455, the advance notice information is additionally stored in the special figure 1 hold information additionally stored in step S452 or the special figure 2 hold information additionally stored in step S453.

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

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

<Data table of sub-control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing an example of a continuous notice appearance character table, FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of a continuous notice scenario table, and FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the execution determination table.

  The continuous notice appearance character table shown in FIG. 5A is a data table in which the number of remaining symbols to be described later and a continuous notice appearance character are stored in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the continuous notice appearance character table to determine a continuous notice appearance character based on the number of remaining symbols determined.

  The continuous notice scenario table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table that stores the number of remaining symbol determinations and the scenario scene in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the continuous notice scenario table to determine a scenario scene based on the number of remaining symbols determined.

  The false continuous notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 10C is a data table that stores the number of remaining symbols determined and the lottery data of the number of continuous notices in association with each other. Although details will be described later, the basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the false continuous notice execution determination table to acquire the remaining symbol determination count and a predetermined random number counter provided in the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing. The number of continuous notices is determined on the basis of the false continuous notice execution determination random value obtained in this way. For example, in this embodiment, the possible numerical range of the false continuous notice execution determination random number is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the remaining symbol determination number 2 shown in the top row, and the rightmost column Since the range of the lottery value corresponding to the number of consecutive notices 2 shown in FIG. 2 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the probability of selecting the number of consecutive notices 2 is 128 / 128 (= 100%). Further, for example, the range of the lottery value corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number 3 shown in the uppermost row and the continuous notice number 2 shown in the rightmost column is 0 to 123 (the numerical value range is 124). Therefore, the probability of selecting the number of consecutive notices 2 in the case of the number of remaining symbols determined 3 is 124/128, and the range of the lottery values corresponding to the number of remaining symbols determined 3 and the number of consecutive notices 3 is 124 to 127 (numeric range Since the size is 4), the probability of selecting the continuous notice count 3 when the remaining symbol determination count is 3 is 4/128.

  For example, if the remaining symbol determination count is 8 and the false continuous notice execution determination random number value is 100, the random number range including 100 in the second column in which the remaining symbol determination count is 7 with reference to the top row Since the fourth row (including the uppermost row) storing (97 to 112) is in a correspondence relationship, 4 stored in the fourth row in the rightmost column is selected as the number of consecutive notices. If the remaining symbol determination number is 5 and the false continuous notice execution determination random number value is 100, the top row is referred to and a random number range including 100 in the fourth column indicating the remaining symbol determination number of 5 ( 74 to 117) is stored in the third row (including the uppermost row), and 3 stored in the third row in the rightmost column is selected as the number of consecutive notices.

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

  In FIG. 6A, the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 198, and displays the stop display of the special figure 2 using the second special figure display device 114. The sub-control unit 400 shows a state in which the decorative symbol display device 110 is used to display the decorative symbol stop display (in this example, the decorative 2-decoration 3-decoration 4 stop-display corresponding to the disengagement). Yes. At the same time, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure reservation lamp 199 to display the number of first special figure variable games that are on hold (0 in this example) and also holds the second special figure hold. A ramp 118 is used to display the number of second special figure variable games that are on hold (0 in this example).

  In this state, when the main control unit 300 detects a winning (entering a ball) at the first special figure starting port 126 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, the number of the first special figure variable games held is predetermined. Since the first special figure winning random number value and the first special figure random number value are acquired, the first random number value provided in the RAM 308 is obtained after obtaining the first special figure winning random number value and the first special figure random number value. It stores in the storage area determined based on the number of holding of the first special figure variable game in the storage area (steps S1101 to S1106 above). In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 199 to correspond to the number of first special figure variable games held (one time in this example). Turn on as many lamps as you want.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6C, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to display the fluctuation of the special figure 1 and transmits a rotation start command to the sub control unit 400. To do. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 199 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, when the main control unit 300 detects a winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the second special figure fluctuation that has been suspended. Since the number of games is less than the predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), after obtaining the above-mentioned second special figure winning random value and the second special figure random value, these random values are provided in the RAM 308. It stores in the storage area determined based on the number of second special figure variable games held in the second random value storage area (steps S1121 to S1126). In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure holding lamp 118 to correspond to the number of second special figure variable games that are held (in this example, once). Turn on as many lamps as you want.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 transmits 0AH, which is information indicating the increase in the special figure hold, to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in order to execute the general command special figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process. Information is stored as additional information (general information), and information indicating that the special figure whose suspension is increased is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area (step S1127).

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

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4D, the main control unit 300 detects the winning (entrance ball) of the first special figure starting port 126 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. In this case, since the number of the first special figure variable games on hold is less than the predetermined number (4 in this embodiment), the first special figure winning random value and the first special figure random value described above are acquired. Thereafter, these random number values are stored in a storage area determined based on the number of first special figure variable games held in the first random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure reservation lamp 199 to turn on a number of lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games being held (one time in this example).

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

  Subsequently, in this example, the main control unit 300 determines that the acquired first special figure winning random number value is the numerical range of the first special figure starting port lottery data, and the acquired first special figure random number value is transferred. The advance notice information is stored as the notice information on the assumption that the value is in the numerical range of the determination random number and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is in a predetermined value range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the special figure 1 hold information and additionally stores the advance notice information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to display the special figure 1 stop and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. To do. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display a stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the stop display of the decoration 4-decoration 3-decoration 2 corresponding to the disengagement). )I do.

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5G, the sub-control unit 400 stores in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1 during the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the second special figure variable game. Based on the previous advance notice information, the advance notice suggesting the jackpot of the next first special figure variable game is performed (that is, during the special figure 2 based on the second special figure variable game and the variation display of the decorative symbol, A notice indicating the jackpot of the first special figure floating game is given). In this example, as a prior notice, an image of the princess character and the characters “Atari?” Are displayed on the decoration display device 110. As shown in FIG. 5H, the sub-control unit 400 performs the stop display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game, until the predetermined stop display period ends, or the next decorative symbol. The advance notice is continued until the variable display starts. At the time of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbols by the decorative display device 110 based on the second special figure variable game described in FIG. Since the sum of the number of information and the number of special figure 2 holding information included in the storage area of special information for special figure 2 is two, the remaining symbols in the continuous notice appearance character table of FIG. Using 2 as the number of times, the princess character image is selected as a character to be used for prior notice notification.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5I, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the first special figure variable game that has been put on hold. At the same time, a rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the variation display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variation game, as shown in FIGS. Based on the prior notice information stored in the hold information storage area for 1, a jackpot effect that suggests a jackpot of the first special figure variable game is performed. In this example, as a big hit effect, an image of the character of the lord and a character “Atari?” Are displayed on the decoration display device 110. The character displayed here is selected as the character to be used for prior notice notification by using 1 as the number of remaining symbols determined in the continuous notice appearance character table of FIG. It is a thing.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5M, the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 198 and transmits a stop start command to the sub-control unit 400. . As a result, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration display device 110 to display the stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3 corresponding to the special jackpot). Display).

<Example of priority change (Special Figure 1 priority)>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, priority variation (prior to special figure 1) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. The figure shows an example of priority fluctuation (special figure 1 priority).

  14A to 14E are the same as FIGS. 13A to 13E, and FIGS. 14I to 14M are substantially the same as FIGS. 13I to 13M. Therefore, only FIGS. 14F to 14H will be described below.

  In this example, the main controller 300 determines that the second special figure winning random number value acquired at the timing shown in FIG. 4C is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, and the acquired second special figure. The prior notice information is stored as the notice information on the assumption that the figure random number is the numerical range of the transition determination random number and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment). Thereby, the sub-control unit 400 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information and additionally stores the advance notice information in the special information 2 hold information storage area.

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5G, the sub-control unit 400 stores the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game in the reserved information storage area for the special figure 2 at the same time. Based on the previous advance notice information, the advance notice suggesting the big hit of the next second special figure variable game is performed (that is, during the change display of the special figure 1 and the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game, A notice indicating a big hit of the second special figure floating game is given). As shown in FIG. 9H, the sub-control unit 400 continues the advance notice until the decorative symbol stop display based on the first special figure variable game is performed.

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

  In this example, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 198 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1, and the sub-control unit 400 uses the left half display area of the decorative symbol display device 110. Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols based on the first special figure variation game is performed. In addition, the main control unit 300 uses the second special figure display device 118 to display the special figure 2 and the sub-control unit 400 is asynchronous with the fluctuation display based on the first special figure fluctuation game. Using the display area on the right half of the decorative symbol display device 110, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the second special symbol variable game.

  The sub-control unit 400 uses the display area on the left half of the decorative symbol display device 110 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special symbol variable game, as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, using the display area on the right half of the decorative symbol display device 110, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the second special symbol variable game and stored in the reserved information storage region for the special symbol 1. Based on the prior notice information, a prior notice is given to suggest a jackpot for the next first special figure variable game held at the time of FIG. (D) (ie, special figure 2 and decoration based on the second special figure variable game) During the symbol variation display, a notice indicating a big hit of the first special diagram variation game is given). In the same manner as described above, the princess character displayed in this figure (d) is 2 (in the storage area for reserved information for special figure 1) as the number of remaining symbols determined in the continuous notice appearance character table of FIG. The character image of the princess was selected as the character to be used for the advance notice using the number of special figure 1 hold information included and the number of special figure hold information included in the storage area for the special information for special figure 2) Is.

  Further, as shown above, the character displayed at (f) in the figure is 1 (the reserved information storage area for special figure 1) as the number of remaining symbols in the continuous notice appearance character table of FIG. 12 (a). The character image is selected as the character to be used for the advance notice using the number of the special figure 1 hold information included in the number and the number of the special figure hold information included in the storage area of the hold information for the special figure 2) It is a thing. In this figure (f), the character image of the princess displayed in relation to the variable display of the decorative symbol by the decorative display device 110 based on the second special figure variable game, and the decorative display based on the first special figure variable game Both of the character images displayed in association with the decorative pattern variation display by the device 110 are displayed simultaneously.

  Further, at the time of FIG. 11 (h), it is detected that the second special figure starting port 128 has won a prize, and the number of second special figure variable games held by the second special figure holding lamp 118 is 1. In (i) in the same figure, the decorative display device 110 displays the decorative symbols on the decorative display device 110 based on the reserved second special figure variable game, and in FIG. Is stopped. The character image (right side) of the lord is displayed in the first special figure variable game even during the decorative display change display by the decorative display device 110 based on the second special figure variable game from FIG. As a result, a prior notice is given to display the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1) on the first special figure display device 198. As a result, (f), (i), and (j) in FIG. 6 show two notice character images for informing the advance notice that the jackpot symbol (special figure 1) is displayed on the first special figure display device 198. Further, FIGS. (I) and (j) show a notice character image for notifying the first special figure display device 198 that a jackpot symbol (special figure 1) is displayed. The same character image is displayed with overlapping times. Further, in the same figure (m), the big hit symbol (Special Figure 1) is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 198.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d), the main control unit 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. In this case, based on the advance notice information stored in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2, the advance notice suggesting a big hit of the next second special figure variable game is performed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 300 wins the second special figure start port 128 by the predetermined ball detection sensor (in the fluctuation based on the first prize) during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (the fluctuation is based on the first prize). In the advance notice information stored in the reserved information storage area for special figure 2 by the second prize during the variable display of special figure 1 based on the first prize. Based on the above, as shown in (c) to (e) in the figure, during advance display of the special figure 1, a prior notice (in this example, a confirmation display is made to suggest a jackpot of the next second special figure variable game). In this example, the number of symbol variation games that are not included is 2 (the symbol variation based on the first prize and the symbol variation based on the second prize), so that the image of the princess character is selected and displayed). Up to now, an example has been shown in which a character image is displayed as a notice display from the start of the next change in which the advance notice information is stored in the hold information storage area. On the condition that the advance notice information is stored, the display of the character image as the notice display is started without waiting for the next fluctuation start.

  Further, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) (first winning) at the first special figure starting port 126 (the third winning), as shown in FIGS. Even during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 of FIG. 1, the advance notice suggesting the big hit of the next second special figure fluctuation game based on the advance notice information stored in the holding information storage area for the special figure 2 (this In the example, an image of a princess Chibi character is displayed). Since the number of symbol variation games that have not been confirmed is again 2 (the symbol variation based on the second prize and the symbol variation based on the third prize), the sequence of FIG. 2 as the number of remaining symbols determined in the notice character table (the number of special figure 1 hold information included in the storage area for special figure 1 and the special figure hold information included in the storage area for special figure 2) Rather than selecting the character image of the princess as the character to be used for the advance notice, the special figure variation game (here, the symbol variation game based on the second prize) that is a big hit, A special figure selection game that won't be a big hit (in this case, the symbol change game based on the first prize and the symbol change game based on the third prize) interrupted. It is displayed by selecting the image.

  Here, the special image selection processing may be performed by selecting the character image (here, the princess character image) used at the time of the change of the decoration pattern performed immediately before, or again in FIG. It may be selected from the number of remaining symbols determined in the notice character table, or normally, a predetermined continuous notice character table (here, FIG. 12A) is used, and the predetermined continuous notice is used in a special image selection process. You may make it use the continuous notice appearance character table different from an appearance character table.

<Continuous notice of scenario type>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the scenario type continuous notice (the special figure 1 priority change) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a scenario type continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation), and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a continuation of the scenario type continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation) of FIG. It is.

  FIG. 18 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 is in the state in which the number of first special figure variable games held is four and the number of second special figure variable games held is three. After starting the variable display of the special figure 1 using the special figure display device 198, and after the sub-control unit 400 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game using the decorative symbol display device 110 The main controller 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor (during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1), and obtains the second special figure winning random number value acquired. Is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, the acquired second special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is the predetermined numerical range (this implementation) In the example, the advance notice information is transmitted as the notice information. It shows an example stored in the information storage area.

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

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

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 holds the number of the first special figure variable game being held four times based on the prior notice information stored in the holding information storage area for the special figure 2. The scenario type continuous notice indicating the jackpot of the second special figure variable game won at the timing when the number of the second special figure variable game is three is started. In this scenario type continuous notice, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbols to be confirmed from the continuous notice scenario table at the timing of starting the display of the decorative symbols. By sequentially displaying them on the decorative symbol display device 110, it is displayed that the three characters of the villain, merchant, and lord are competing.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a timing of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of symbol determinations corresponds to 8 at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the first special symbol variation game that is initially reserved. Is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and the three-person scene as shown in FIG. 18 (a) (the three characters of the bad guys, merchants, and lords are fighting in the same game in the competition) (Scene) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game held second, and in the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations of seven. An “evil agent lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and an evil agent lead scene as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 starts the display of the decorative symbols on the basis of the third reserved first special symbol variation game, and in the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations of 6 times. A certain “Evil Agent Big Lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and the scene of the large evil leader as shown in (c) of the figure (Evil Agent, Merchant, and Tono is the character in the competition. The scene that is leading greatly) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the decorative symbol variation display based on the first special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of symbol determinations corresponds to 5 at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the first reserved special symbol variation game that has been suspended. Acquire “merchant chase” from the continuous notice scenario table, and show the merchant chase scene (scene where merchant chase out of the three characters of bad guys, merchants, and lords) as shown in FIG. The decorative symbol display device 110 displays the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game while the variable symbol is being displayed or stopped.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of symbol determinations corresponds to 4 times at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second reserved special symbol variation game that is initially reserved. The “merchant lead” is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and the merchant lead scene as shown in FIG. 19 (a) (scene where the merchant leads among the three characters of bad guys, merchants, and lords) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 starts the decorative symbol variation display based on the second reserved special symbol variation game that is secondly held, and in the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining symbol determination count of three. Acquired a certain "dono pursuit" from the continuous notice scenario table, and the scene of the noun lead as shown in (b) of the figure (the scene where the nobleman, merchant, and nobleman are pursuing in competition) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a timing of the continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of symbol determinations corresponds to two at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second reserved special symbol variation game that is held third. A certain "dono lead" is obtained from the continuous notice scenario table, and the noun lead scene as shown in (c) of the figure (a scene where the nobleman, merchant, and noun are leading in an unfair competition) ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 determines the remaining number of symbol determinations at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second suspended special symbol variation game (the second special symbol variation game won in the special jackpot). Is obtained from the consecutive notice scenario table, which is the scene of the consecutive notice scenario corresponding to one time, and the scene of the lord lead as shown in FIG. Are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game. In addition, the sub-control unit 400 displays the stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 3 -decoration 3 -decoration 3) in the second special figure variation game that was put on hold at the end. In the special figure variation game, stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the detachment is performed.

<Character continuous notice>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the character continuous notice (the special figure 1 priority change) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a character continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority change), and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a continuation of the character continuous notice (Special Figure 1 priority change) of FIG.

  FIG. 20 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 is in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game being held is four and the number of the second special figure variable game being held is three. After starting the variable display of the special figure 1 using the special figure display device 198, and after the sub-control unit 400 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game using the decorative symbol display device 110 The main controller 300 detects the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor (during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1), and obtains the second special figure winning random number value acquired. Is the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, the acquired second special figure random number value is the numerical range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is the predetermined numerical range (this implementation) In the example, the advance notice information is transmitted as the notice information. It shows an example stored in the information storage area.

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

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

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

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determination times of 8 at the timing of starting the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game that is initially reserved. A certain “merchant (small)” is acquired from the continuous notice scenario table, and an image of the merchant (small) character as shown in FIG. 20 (a) is displayed during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variation game. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearance character corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determination times of 7 at the timing of starting the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game reserved for the second time. “Merchant (Middle)” is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and an image of the merchant (middle) character as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearing character corresponding to six remaining symbol determination times at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the third reserved special symbol variation game. “Merchant (Large)” is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and an image of the merchant (Large) character as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearing character corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations of 5 at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the first reserved special symbol variation game. "Evil Agent (Small)" is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and the image of the character of the Evil Agent (Small) as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearing character corresponding to four remaining symbol determination times at the timing when the decorative symbol variation display is started based on the second special symbol variation game that is initially reserved. "Evil Agent (Large)" is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and the image of the Evil Agent (Large) character as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearing character corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations of three at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second reserved special symbol variation game that is reserved second. “Chibi Hime” is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and the image of the Princess Chibi character as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game. To display. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a continuous advance notice appearing character corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determination times of 2 at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second reserved special symbol variation game held third. “Princess” is acquired from the continuous notice appearance character table, and the image of the princess character as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game. indicate. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 determines the remaining number of symbol determinations at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second suspended special symbol variation game (the second special symbol variation game won in the special jackpot). Is obtained from the continuous notice appearance character table, and the image of the character as shown in FIG. 4D is decorated based on the second special figure variable game. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the symbol variation display. In addition, the sub-control unit 400 displays the stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 3 -decoration 3 -decoration 3) in the second special figure variation game that was put on hold at the end. In the special figure variation game, stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the detachment is performed.

<Continuous scenario type notice 2>
Next, scenario type continuous notice 2 (Special Figure 1 priority variation) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of scenario type continuous notice 2 (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation).

  FIG. 22 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 has a predetermined number of times when the number of first special figure variable games held is one and the number of second special figure variable games held is one. The ball detection sensor detects a winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128, and the acquired second special figure winning random number is within the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data and the acquired first Assuming that the special figure random number value of 2 is the numerical range of the transition determination random number and the value of the preliminary lottery random number counter is within the predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in this embodiment), the advance notice information is sent as the notice information. After storing in the credit information storage area, the main control unit 300 starts the variable display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 198, and the sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display apparatus 110. Start display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variation game After (a)) (during the fluctuation display of special figure 1), the main control unit 300 further shows an example in which a winning (entering a ball) of the first special figure starting port 126 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. ing.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 199 at the time of starting the fluctuation shown on the left side of FIG. (= 1 time-1 time)), and using the second special figure holding lamp 118, the number of times the second special figure variable game is held (in this example, twice (= The number of lamps corresponding to “one time + 1 time)” is lit. At the beginning of the change, the number of the first special figure variable game that is on hold is zero, the number of the second special figure variable game that is on hold is two, and the first special figure variable game that is displayed in a variable state. The number of remaining times (the number of remaining symbols determined) of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game in which the stop display of the special figure and the decorative symbol is not performed is three in total. The sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (three times in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, and the continuous notice scenario table shown in FIG. To obtain the scene of the continuous notice scenario (in this example, chase up) corresponding to the number of remaining symbols (in this example, three times) It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Further, when the main control unit 300 detects the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 during the fluctuation display shown in the center of FIG. The number of lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games (one time in this example) is turned on, and the number of second special figure variable games held using the second special figure hold lamp 118 The number of lamps corresponding to (twice in this example) is lit. During the variable display, the number of the first special figure variable game being held is one time, the number of the second special figure variable game being held is two, and the first special figure variable game being variable displayed. However, since the number of remaining times (the number of remaining symbols determined) of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game that are not displaying the stop display of the special figure and decorative symbols is four times in total, The remaining number of times of the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game in which the stop display of the special figure and the decorative symbol is not performed at the time of starting the change based on the next first special figure variable game in FIG. The number of remaining symbol determinations) is 3 times (= 4 times-1 times) in total.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (three times in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, and continuously notices as shown in FIG. Referring to the scenario table, the scene of the continuous notice scenario (in this example, chasing up) corresponding to the number of remaining symbols (in this example, 3 times) is acquired again as a result of the special image selection process, and the decorative symbol changes Along with the display, a moving image based on the post-up scenario is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 holds the number of the first special figure variable game being held once based on the advance notice information stored in the holding information storage area for the special figure 2. The scenario type continuous notice indicating the jackpot of the second special figure variable game won at the timing when the number of the second special figure variable game is 1 is started. In this scenario type continuous notice, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbols to be confirmed from the continuous notice scenario table at the timing of starting the display of the decorative symbols. By sequentially displaying them on the decorative symbol display device 110, it is displayed that the three characters of the villain, merchant, and lord are competing.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 starts the display of decorative symbols on the basis of the first reserved special symbol variation game that is initially reserved, and the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determination three times. Is taken from the continuous notice scenario table, and the scene of the lord lead as shown in (a) of the figure ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 responds to the remaining number of symbol determinations three times at the timing of starting the decorative display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game held during the first first special symbol variable game. The scene of the continuous advance notice scenario is acquired from the continuous advance notice scenario table, and the scene of the follow up is shown (b) in the same figure (a). Of the three characters, the scene where the shrine is chasing up due to the competition) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 while the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game is being displayed. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 is a scene of a continuous notice scenario in which the remaining number of symbol determinations corresponds to two at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second special symbol variation game that is initially reserved. Acquired “Tono-Lead” from the continuous notice scenario table, and the Tono-Lead scene as shown in (c) of the figure (Scene where the Tono leads among the three characters of the villain, merchant, and Tono) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game and when the variation is stopped. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 determines the remaining number of symbol determinations at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second suspended special symbol variation game (the second special symbol variation game won in the special jackpot). Is obtained from the consecutive notice scenario table, which is the scene of the consecutive notice scenario corresponding to one time, and the scene of the lord lead as shown in FIG. Are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game. In addition, the sub-control unit 400 displays the stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, decorative 3 -decoration 3 -decoration 3) in the second special figure variation game that was put on hold at the end. In the special figure variation game, stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the detachment is performed.

  As shown in the example of the scenario type continuous notice 2, the first start information stored in the first start storage means (for example, the hold information storage area for the special figure 1) when the specific condition is satisfied. The number of (for example, special figure 1 hold information) and the second start stored in the second start storage means (for example, the hold information storage area for special figure 2) when the specific condition is satisfied If the notice is given as many times as the sum of the number of pieces of information (for example, special figure 2 holding information), the player's expectation may be sustained for a long period of time.

  In addition, the symbol form determination information that constitutes a part or all of the first start information is specific symbol form determination information (for example, a predetermined numerical range of the first special figure start port lottery data, the second special figure If a specific condition is met instead of the starting lottery data (predetermined numerical value range), the number of symbol fluctuation displays (for example, three times) to be notified is determined, and the symbol fluctuation display of the determined number of times is determined. If the notice notification is made until the game is performed, the player's willingness to play can be maintained even when the symbol mode determination information is not the specific symbol mode determination information, and the interest of the game is improved. May be possible.

  Further, the symbol by the second symbol display means started based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port during the display of the determined number of variations of the symbol and during the period in which the notice notification is continued. If it is configured so that the notice is given both during and after the change is displayed, the number of notice notices can be increased and varied, making the game unexpected and improving the fun of the game. There is a case.

  In addition, the number of first start information and the number of second start information are displayed (for example, a number corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games being held using the first special figure holding lamp 199). If the lamp is turned on and the number of lamps corresponding to the number of times of the second special figure variable game being held is turned on using the second special figure holding lamp 118, a prior notice is given. The number of times can be transmitted to the player, and the player can be given a feeling that the jackpot is approaching, which may improve the interest of the game.

  Further, if a specific condition is that it is determined that the notice of advance notice is made when the first start information is additionally stored in the first start storage means, it is determined for each start winning prize. In some cases, the effect of the presentation can be enhanced by directing each symbol variation depending on the presence or absence of the previous notice.

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

  FIG. 23 (a) shows that the main control unit 300 has a predetermined number of times when the number of the first special figure variable game being held is one and the number of the second special figure variable game being held is one. The ball detection sensor detects the winning of the second special figure starting port 128 (the winning ball), and the acquired second special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, and the preliminary lottery Assuming that the value of the random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 or more and 1 or less in the present embodiment), after storing the false advance notice information as the notice information in the transmission information storage area, the main control unit 300 performs the first special feature. The variable display of the special symbol 1 is started using the figure display device 198, and the sub-control unit 400 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the first special symbol variable game using the decorative symbol display device 110 (the same figure). After (a)) (during the fluctuation display of Fig. 1), further, the main control 300 shows an example of detecting winning a (ball entrance) of the first Japanese view start hole 126 by a predetermined sphere detection sensor.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and adds false advance notice information. Remember. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the number of remaining symbols (three times in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, and the false continuous shown in FIG. With reference to the notice execution determination table, the number of consecutive notices corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations (three times in this example) is determined by lottery. For example, there are two types of lottery values corresponding to the remaining symbol determination number 3 of 0 to 123 and 124 to 127. If the above-mentioned false continuous notice execution determination random number value is within the numerical range of 0 to 123, the number of consecutive notices 2 is selected, and if the false continuous notice execution determination random number is within the numerical range of 124 to 127, 3 is selected as the number of continuous notices. In this embodiment, 3 is selected as the number of continuous notices, and a scenario type false continuous notice described later is executed three times.

  Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 holds the number of the first special figure variable game being held once based on the false advance notice information stored in the holding information storage area for the special figure 2. The scenario type false continuous notice is started, which falsely suggests that the second special figure variable game that has been won at the timing of the second special figure variable game is a jackpot. The content of the scenario type false continuous notice is the same as that of the continuous notice shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 400 performs stop display of the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the detachment in all the special figure variable games including the second special figure variable game held last.

<Scenario type continuous notice 3>
Next, scenario type continuous notice 3 (Special Figure 1 priority variation) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows an example of scenario type continuous notice 3 (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation).

  In this example, in a state where the number of first special figure variable games held is zero and the number of second special figure variable games held is two, the main control unit 300 performs a predetermined ball detection sensor. The winning of the second special figure starting port 128 (the winning ball) is detected, and the acquired second special figure winning random number is within the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data and the acquired second special figure Assuming that the figure random number is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number and the value of the preliminary lottery random number counter is within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 15 in the present embodiment), the prior notice information is stored as the advance information as advance information. After storing in the area, the main control unit 300 starts the variable display of the special figure 2 using the second special figure display device 114, and the sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 110 to display the second special figure display device 110. Start of variable display of decorative symbols based on graphic variation games ( )) (After the fluctuation display in FIG. 2), the main control unit 300 further shows a state in which a winning (entrance) of the first special figure starting port 126 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor. . In addition, at the time when the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game is started ((a) in the same figure), the number of the second special figure variable game held is three times, It is determined that a specific symbol mode (“special symbol A”) is to be stopped and displayed during the third symbol stop display.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (three times in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, and continuously notices as shown in FIG. Referring to the scenario table, start the change display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game for the scene of the continuous notice scenario (in this example, follow up) corresponding to the number of remaining symbols (in this example, 3 times) At the same time, it is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 detects a winning (successful ball) at the first special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, and the acquired first special figure winning random number is the first special figure starting port lottery. The numerical value range of the data, the acquired first special figure random number value is the numerical value range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within the predetermined numerical value range (0 to 15 in this embodiment) If there is, the advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the notice information. At this time, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 1 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, when the main control unit 300 detects the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 during the fluctuation display shown in the center of FIG. The number of lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games (one time in this example) is turned on, and the number of second special figure variable games held using the second special figure hold lamp 118 The number of lamps corresponding to (in this example, twice) is turned on.

  Subsequently, as shown on the right side of FIG. 4A, the sub-control unit 400 displays a symbol pattern that is out of place as a result of the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game (the special symbol 2 is the special symbol C, the decorative symbol). As for the combination of symbols, “decoration 4—decoration 3—decoration 4”) is stopped and displayed. Further, the sub-control unit 400 refers to the continuous notice scenario table shown in FIG. 12B above, and the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations (one in this example) ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 when the decorative symbol variation display based on the first special diagram variable game is started, as shown on the left side of FIG. Subsequently, as shown on the right side of the figure (b), the sub-control unit 400 displays the jackpot symbol as a result of the variable symbol display based on the first special symbol variable game (the special symbol 1 is the special symbol A, the decorative symbol). For the combination of symbols, “decoration 8-decoration 8-decoration 8”) is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, assuming that the main control unit 300 has not detected a winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, the sub-control unit 400 has 2 The continuous notice scenario table shows the “dono lead”, which is the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the number of remaining symbols 2 times, at the timing of starting the change display of the decorative symbols based on the second special figure fluctuation game held on the second And displays the scene of the lord lead as shown in FIG. 5C on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game and when the variation stops. Subsequently, the sub-control unit 400 determines the remaining number of symbol determinations at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display based on the second suspended special symbol variation game (the second special symbol variation game won in the special jackpot). Is acquired from the continuous notice scenario table, which is the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to one time, and the scene of the lord lead as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the symbol variation display. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 400, in the second special figure variable game that has been held last, as a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game (special figure 2 is special figure A, For the combination of decorative symbols, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3”) is stopped.

  It should be noted that the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means at least partially overlapping the notice notification time is the symbol variation shown in FIG. 24A, and the game ball to the second starting port. An example of the case where the change display of the symbol by the second symbol display means started based on the winning of the symbol stops and displays the specific symbol mode is for the special figure 1 lit in the center diagram of FIG. FIG. 24 (b) is an illustration based on the figure. An example of a notice display in that case is an image display of a scene of victory of the lord, and the notice notice is also given during the change display of the symbol starting after the end of the special gaming state based on the display of the specific symbol form. An example is shown in FIG.

  In addition, the probability of performing the notice notification may be higher than the probability of not performing the notification even during the symbol variation display started after the end of the special gaming state based on the display of the specific symbol mode. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the probability of performing is set to 100%, that is, the probability of not performing is set to 0%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In some cases, it is possible to enhance the gameplay.

<Scenario-type false continuous notice 2>
Next, scenario type false continuous notice 2 (special figure 1 priority fluctuation) executed by the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a scenario type false continuous notice 2 (Special Figure 1 priority fluctuation).

  In this example, in a state where the number of first special figure variable games held is zero and the number of second special figure variable games held is two, the main control unit 300 performs a predetermined ball detection sensor. To detect the winning (winning) of the second special figure starting port 128, the acquired second special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the second special figure starting port lottery data, and the notice lottery random number counter After storing the false advance notice information as the notice information in the transmission information storage area, assuming that the value is within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 1 in this embodiment), the main control unit 300 displays the second special figure display device. 114, the sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 110 to start the variable symbol display based on the second special symbol variable game (FIG. 2A). ) (During the fluctuation display in FIG. 2), the main controller 3 0 shows an example of detecting winning a (ball entrance) of the first Japanese view start hole 126 by a predetermined sphere detection sensor. In addition, since the number of the second special figure variable game that has been held is three times at the time of starting the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game ((a) in the same figure) This is an example in which the number of remaining symbols determined in the false continuous notice determination table shown in FIG. 12C is 3, the false continuous notice execution determination random number is 125, and 3 is selected as the number of continuous notices.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 2 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 2 and adds false advance notice information. Remember. Further, the sub-control unit 400 obtains the remaining number of symbol determinations (three times in this example) based on the above-described special figure 1 hold information and special figure 2 hold information, and continuously notices as shown in FIG. Referring to the scenario table, start the change display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game for the scene of the continuous notice scenario (in this example, follow up) corresponding to the number of remaining symbols (in this example, 3 times) At the same time, it is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Subsequently, the main controller 300 detects a winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 126 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, and the acquired first special figure winning random number is the first special figure starting port lottery. The numerical value range of the data, the acquired first special figure random number value is the numerical value range of the transition determination random number, and the value of the notice lottery random number counter is within the predetermined numerical value range (0 to 15 in this embodiment) If there is, the advance notice information is stored in the transmission information storage area as the notice information. At this time, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300 additionally stores the special figure 1 hold information in the hold information storage area for the special figure 1 and additionally stores the advance notice information. To do. Further, when the main control unit 300 detects the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 during the fluctuation display shown in the center of FIG. The number of lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games (one time in this example) is turned on, and the number of second special figure variable games held using the second special figure hold lamp 118 The number of lamps corresponding to (in this example, twice) is turned on.

  Subsequently, as shown on the right side of FIG. 4A, the sub-control unit 400 displays a symbol pattern that is out of place as a result of the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special symbol variable game (the special symbol 2 is the special symbol C, the decorative symbol). As for the combination of symbols, “decoration 4—decoration 3—decoration 4”) is stopped and displayed. Further, the sub-control unit 400 refers to the continuous notice scenario table shown in FIG. 12B above, and the scene of the continuous notice scenario corresponding to the remaining number of symbol determinations (one in this example) ) Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 when the decorative symbol variation display based on the first special diagram variable game is started, as shown on the left side of FIG. Subsequently, as shown on the right side of the figure (b), the sub-control unit 400 displays the jackpot symbol as a result of the variable symbol display based on the first special symbol variable game (the special symbol 1 is the special symbol A, the decorative symbol). For the combination of symbols, “decoration 8-decoration 8-decoration 8”) is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, assuming that the main control unit 300 has not detected a winning (ball-winning) of the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 by a predetermined ball detection sensor, the sub-control unit 400 The number of continuous notices is 2 (3 times-1 times), but based on the false advance notice information, an effect display different from the advance notice (here, an image of a ground where no one is present) is displayed. Further, as shown on the right side of FIG. 4D, the sub-control unit 400, in the second special figure variable game that has been put on hold at the end, as a result of the variation display of the decorative symbol based on the second special figure variable game, A stop display of the mode (special figure 2 is special figure C, and the combination of decorative symbols is “decoration 3-decoration 4-decoration 3”).

  Note that the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means at least partially overlapping with the notice notification time is the symbol variation shown in FIG. 25 (a), and the game ball to the second starting port. An example of the case where the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means started based on the winning of the symbol stops displaying the symbol aspects other than the specific symbol aspect is lit in the center diagram of FIG. This is a variation corresponding to the hold display lamp 199 for the special figure 1, and FIG. 25 (b) is an illustration. An example of the notice display in that case is an image display of the scene of victory of the shrine, and is different from the notice notice during the display of the variation of the symbol that starts after the end of the special gaming state based on the display of the specific symbol aspect. FIG. 25C shows an example in which the effect display is performed. Here, the schedule notification prohibition control for canceling the notice notification scheduled during the symbol variation display starting after the end of the special gaming state based on the display of the specific symbol mode is performed, and another effect display is performed. Whether or not to do so may be determined separately. By doing in this way, a player's discouragement by a false advance notice can be prevented and a game willingness may be maintained.

  Further, whether or not to perform an effect display different from the previous notice and whether or not to perform the scheduled notice prohibition control is not determined only by the probability, but may be determined by other factors. For example, when the special game state started based on the result of FIG. 25B has a high advantage to the player (for example, 15R jackpot), an effect display different from the notice notice is given or a schedule notice is given. When the probability of prohibiting control is higher than the probability of not performing, and when the special gaming state has a low advantage to the player (for example, 2R jackpot), an effect display different from the previous notice is performed, The probability that the scheduled notification prohibition control is performed may be lower than the probability that the scheduled notification prohibition control is not performed.

  In addition, the probability of performing an effect display different from the notice notice during the symbol variation display starting after the end of the special gaming state based on the display of the specific symbol mode is made higher than the probability of not performing it. May be. In the example shown in FIG. 25, the probability of performing 100%, that is, the probability of not performing 0% was selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , Game play may be improved.

As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a symbol pattern when a game ball wins a predetermined start opening (for example, the first special figure start opening 126 and the second special figure start opening 128). A gaming machine including a plurality of symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 198 and a second special symbol display device 114) for starting a variable display, and any one of the plurality of symbol display means When the display mode stopped and displayed by the display means is a specific design mode (for example, "Special Figure A" which is a jackpot symbol, "Special Figure B" which is a special jackpot symbol) (for example, (Special ) A special game state starting means for starting a jackpot game), and the first symbol display means (for example, the first special figure display device 198) of the plurality of symbol display means stops the specific symbol mode. When displaying multiple fronts While the second symbol display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 114) of the symbol display means displays the symbols in a variable manner, the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol mode. A game machine characterized by notifying a player of a notice (for example, advance notice).
Moreover, the amusement machine according to the present embodiment (e.g., a pachinko machine 100), the variable display of symbols executable a first symbol display means (e.g., a first special symbol display device 198) and, variable display of symbols the execution possible second symbol display means (e.g., second special symbol display device 114) and, a gaming table having a run capable of prefetching notifying means prefetching notice, said second symbol The start of the symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second symbol variation display”) by the display means is configured to have priority over the start of the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means. the look-ahead warning means is executable a notice means continuous announcement as the look-ahead warning, the look-ahead warning means is executable a notifying means a plurality of types of continuous announcement, the plurality of types of continuous announcement one is, first of the continuous announcement der of the , Wherein the first continuous announcement is started by interrupting until ends from the start the second symbol variable display (hereinafter, referred to as. "Interrupt variation display"), the continuous announcement is said first It is configured to be continued, the first continuous announcement notice embodiment in the first continuous announcement notice aspect and one previous symbol variable display of the interrupt variable display in the interrupt variable display is the same It is a game stand characterized by being a notice mode .
According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first continuous notice is continued in the second symbol variation display that is interrupted and started after the first continuous notice is started and ended. In some cases, the player's willingness to play can be maintained. Also, since the notice mode of the first continuous notice in the interrupt fluctuation display and the notice form of the first continuous notice in the symbol fluctuation display one time before the interrupt fluctuation display can be made the same notice mode, Continuity can be emphasized, and it is unlikely to mislead players (especially those who are unfamiliar with games) that the continuous notice has ended, In some cases, it is possible to prevent a player's willingness to play.
In addition, the first continuous notice is not a big jackpot confirmation notice, and the symbol pattern mode may be confirmed and displayed in the variable display of the symbols being executed at the end of the first continuous notice. Good. In addition, the first continuous notice may not always be executed when a big hit is made, and the first big notice may be confirmed and displayed without performing the first continuous notice. Also, One of among the plurality of types of continuous announcement may be a second continuous announcement. The second continuous notice may be continued in the second symbol variation display that starts by interrupting the second continuous notice from the start to the end. Good. In addition, the second of the continuous announcement and before Symbol first of the continuous announcement, the state like may be a different Do that continuous announcement. Further, the prefetch notice means may be notice means capable of executing the first continuous notice over a continuous symbol variation display exceeding the number of times twice.
Moreover, the executable control means controls the first symbol display means (e.g., the main controller 300. hereinafter referred to as "first control means") wherein the first control means, said first the control of the second symbol display means is executable control means, comprising the first of the control based on a command from the control means allows execution of the second control means (e.g., the sub control unit 400) It may be a thing. Further, the first control means is a first determine whether a game ball enters the start area constant possible control unit, the first control means, game balls to the second start region there is determine constant possible control means whether the vehicle has entered, the first control means, when there is established a first holding conditions, the start of the symbol variation display by the first symbol display unit an executable control means controls to hold the first control means, when there is established a second hold conditions, pending the start of the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means the control of an executable control means, the establishment requirements of the first holding conditions are including requirement that the gaming ball enters the first start-up area, of the second pending conditions met requirements are including requirement that the game ball enters into the second starting region, the second control Means, the first based on the command received from the control means may be a control means to decide whether or not to perform the look-ahead warning.
Also, the look-ahead warning means, when there is established a prefetch notice condition, the a run capable notifying means prefetching notice, the look-ahead warning condition is satisfied in either of two or more conditions when there is, it may be a condition for forming standing. Also, one of the conditions of the plurality of conditions is a first condition, satisfied requirements of the first condition, there by including requirements that propriety determination result is particular spruce determination result May be. Also, establishment requirements of the first condition may be including requirements that it has won the first notice lottery. Also, one of the conditions of the plurality of conditions is the second condition, the establishment requirements of the second condition is seen containing said propriety determination result is not the specific spruce determination result, the established requirements of the second condition is a second notice including requirements that you have won the lottery, the second of the notice lottery and before Symbol first notice lottery, even a different notice lottery Good.
Further, the image includes a table viewable image display means, the look-ahead warning means, by displaying the look-ahead warning image in said image display means, the look-ahead warning may be executable as notifying means. Further, a light-emitting means, said read-ahead warning means, by causing the light emission for look-ahead warning to the light emitting means, the look-ahead warning may be executable as notifying means. Also includes a sound output means, said read-ahead warning means, by sound output sound for prefetching notice to said sound output means, said read-ahead warning may be executable as notifying means.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins at a predetermined starting port, and any of the plurality of symbol display means When the symbol mode stopped by the symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect, the game apparatus includes special game state start means for starting a special game state, and the first symbol display means of the plurality of symbol display means When the specific symbol pattern is stopped and displayed, the first symbol display unit stops and displays the specific symbol pattern while one of the plurality of symbol display means displays the variable symbol. A gaming platform for notifying a player in advance, when a game ball wins a first starting port among the predetermined starting ports and the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied, Variation of symbols by the symbol display means When the game ball is won at the first start port in a state where the first variation start prohibition condition is satisfied, the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied After that, the first start storage means that can store up to a predetermined number of the first start information for starting the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means, and the second variation start prohibition condition is When a game ball wins a second starting port among the predetermined starting ports in the established state, the second change start prohibition condition changes to an unsatisfied state, and then the second Second start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second start information for starting symbol display by the symbol display means, wherein the first start storage means stores the first start information. Information is stored, and the second start information is stored in the second start storage means. If so, the first symbol display unit is configured to preferentially start the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means based on the second start information, and When the symbol pattern determination information constituting a part or all of the starting information is a specific symbol pattern determination information and a random number lottery for determining whether or not to perform a warning is won, the notification notification is performed. The first symbol display means that stops displaying the specific symbol mode is configured to continue until the symbol change display, and during the period in which the advance notice is continuously performed, The game table is characterized in that the notice of notice is also given during the symbol change display by the second symbol display means, which is started by interrupting the game ball in the starting port of No. 2.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, information that is advantageous to the player can be notified to the player in advance, so that the gameability may be improved and the player's game motivation may be sustained. .

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

  In addition, a specific variable winning opening (for example, a variable winning opening) that can change the size of the entrance into which the game ball can enter from the first size to a second size larger than the first size. And a game area, and the size of the entrance of the specific variable prize opening is changed from the first size to the second size during the special gaming state. Also good. With such a configuration, it may be possible to further improve the gameability and maintain the player's willingness to play.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the first starting port among the predetermined starting ports and the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied (for example, variable when the first special figure variable game is not being performed) When the opening / closing control of the winning opening 130 is not performed), the first symbol display means starts to display the symbol variation display, and the first variation start prohibition condition is satisfied. When a game ball wins at the first starting opening, the first symbol display means starts the symbol variation display after the first variation start prohibition condition is changed to the unfulfilled state. 1 start information (for example, the first special figure winning random number value and the first special figure random number value, the second special figure winning random value and the second special figure random value), a predetermined number (for example, four) First starting storage means (for example, a first random value storage area, a second random value) Memory area) and symbol pattern determination information constituting part or all of the first start information is specific symbol pattern determination information (for example, a predetermined numerical range of the first special chart start port lottery data, When the second special symbol start port lottery data is within a predetermined numerical range), the symbol pattern selecting means for selecting the specific symbol aspect as the symbol pattern to be stopped and displayed on the first symbol display means, You may comprise so that the said alerting | reporting may be performed when the information for symbol aspect determination which comprises one part or all of said 1st starting information is information for specific symbol aspect determination. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  Further, when the symbol mode determination information constituting one part or all of the first start information is not the specific symbol mode determination information and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, the value of the notice lottery random number counter) In the predetermined numerical value range or when the first start information is additionally stored in the first start storage means and it is determined that the advance notification is made) You may comprise so that alerting | reporting may be performed. With such a configuration, the game does not become monotonous, it is possible to increase the gameability, increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit, and maintain the player's willingness to play. It may be possible to improve.

  In addition, when the first variation start prohibition condition is not satisfied, the symbol variation display by the first symbol display unit using the first start information stored in the first start storage unit. Is stored in the first start storage means and the first start storage means for setting the first start storage means in a state where the first start information is not stored. Different from the predetermined first start information, when the symbol form determining information constituting a part or all of the predetermined first start information is specific symbol form determining information. You may comprise so that the said alerting | reporting may be performed during the fluctuation | variation display of the symbol by the said 1st symbol display means which started the fluctuation | variation based on the said 1st starting information. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  In addition, a specific notification mode of the notice notification performed during the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means can be notified as the notice notification performed during the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means. May be. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  Further, a first image (for example, an image showing a scene of a bad guy lead) in a predetermined scenario (for example, a continuous notice scenario) and the scenario more than the first situation. A second image indicating the advanced second situation (for example, an image showing the scene of victory) is configured to be displayed, and the first symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol aspect. During the symbol variation display by one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means before the symbol variation start, the first image is displayed as the advance notice, and The second image may be configured to be displayed as the advance notice during the symbol change display by the other symbol display unit that has started to change after the one symbol display unit stops displaying. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest by performing a display that changes the situation of a predetermined scenario, enhance the gameability, and maintain the player's willingness to play There is.

  In addition, the first symbol display means may stop display of the specific symbol mode before the start of symbol change by one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means. A specific image may be displayed as the notice notice during the symbol change display, and the specific image may be displayed as the notice notice during the symbol change display by the other symbol display means. . With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  The second character image can be displayed after the first character image is displayed among the plurality of character images (for example, merchant, villain, princess, chibi princess, and Tono character images). The symbol change display by one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means before the start of the symbol change in which the one symbol display means stops and displays the specific symbol mode. Inside, the first character image (for example, merchant character image) is displayed as the notice notice, and the symbol by the other symbol display means that has started to change after the one symbol display means has stopped display. During the variable display, the second character image (for example, the character image of the lord) may be displayed as the advance notice. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest by performing a display that changes the character image, to improve the gameability, and to maintain the player's willingness to play. .

  In addition, the first image (for example, the image of the bad actor (small)) and the second image (for example, the image of the bad actor (large)) having a different size from the first image can be displayed. The symbol display by one of the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit prior to the start of the symbol change that causes the first symbol display unit to stop display the specific symbol mode. The first image may be displayed as the advance notice during change display, and the second image may be displayed as the advance notice during the change display of the symbol by the other design display means. Good. With such a configuration, it may be possible to increase the player's interest by performing a display that changes the size of the image, enhance the gameability, and maintain the player's willingness to play. is there.

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

  Further, a first image showing a first situation in a predetermined scenario and a second image showing a second situation that has progressed along the scenario more than the first situation can be displayed, Based on the winning of a game ball at the second starting port during the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display means at least partially overlapping with the display timing of the first image displayed as the advance notice. You may comprise so that the said 2nd image may be displayed as said advance notice during the change display of the symbol by the said 2nd symbol display means which started. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  Further, based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port during the display of the variation of the symbol by the second symbol display means at least partially overlapping the display time of the specific image displayed as the notice of advance notice. The specific image may be displayed as the advance notice during the symbol variation display by the started second symbol display means. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

  Further, the first image and a second image having a different size from the first image can be displayed, and the display time of the first image displayed as the advance notice is overlapped at least partially. During the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means started based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port during the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means, You may comprise so that a 2nd image may be displayed. With such a configuration, there are cases where the game performance can be improved and the player's desire to play can be maintained.

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

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

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

In addition, the pachinko machine according to the above-described embodiment stops and displays the symbol form corresponding to the result of the determination as to whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting area after performing the variable display of the symbol. After the symbol variation display of the symbol pattern corresponding to the first symbol display means capable of symbol variation display and the result of the determination of whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting area. A game machine comprising: a second symbol display means capable of displaying a change of symbols for stop display; and a notice means capable of executing a notice for a result of the determination of success or failure when a predetermined notice condition is established. When the game ball enters the first starting area, at least one of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means performs the symbol variation display. If so, the first figure It is possible to suspend the start of the symbol variation display by the display means, and when the game ball enters the second start area, the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means When one of the symbol display means performs at least the symbol variation display, it is possible to suspend the start of the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means, and the first symbol display means And when the start of the variable display of the symbol in both the symbol display means of the second symbol display means is suspended, the variable display of the symbol of the second symbol display means is preferentially started. From the start of the advance notice until the start of the subject symbol variation display for stopping the display of the symbol form corresponding to the result of the determination of whether or not the subject of the advance notice, Progress of game balls When there is a symbol, the notice is also made during the symbol variation display in the interrupt symbol variation display for stopping and displaying the symbol form corresponding to the result of the determination of whether or not the entry is made, and the target symbol variation display is performed. A game machine characterized in that the notice in which at least a part of the notice form is common can be executed during the symbol change display in the symbol change display performed before the target symbol change display. .
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  With such a configuration, in addition to being able to make a notice in each of the plurality of previous symbol variation displays, a part of the aspect is common during the symbol variation display of the target symbol variation display and the previous symbol variation display. Since the advance notice can be performed, there is a case where the notice notice can be related from the previous change display to the target symbol change display.

  The main control means includes at least main control means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting area, and sub-control means for performing control based on a command from the main control means. The means can at least determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting area, and the sub-control means determines whether or not to execute the advance notice in the command received from the main control means. It may be determined based on this.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where a notice can be realized with simple control and the player's willingness and expectation can be continuously maintained.

  The predetermined notice condition may be satisfied even when the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result and a predetermined notice lottery is won.

  With such a configuration, a special value can be given to the notice, and when the notice is given, the player's willingness and expectation may be enhanced.

  Further, the notice means may be capable of executing the notice over a continuous symbol variation display more than twice.

  With such a configuration, the player's willingness to play and expectation may be continuously maintained.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in the above example, if a symbol variable game that is not a big hit is interrupted before the symbol variable game that is a big hit, the content of the advance notice to be displayed in the effect display that produces the interrupted symbol variable game (described above) In this embodiment, as a process for selecting a Princess Chibi character image, a special image selection process (not limited to image selection, lighting of lamps and LEDs, production sound output from a speaker, etc.) It is also possible to select a special effect selection process for selecting a symbol). However, if a symbol variable game that is a big hit is interrupted before the symbol variable game that is a big hit, the effect that produces the interrupted symbol variable game It is good also as a process which selects the content of the prior notice displayed by including in a display. For example, in the case of a prior notice for displaying any of the characters shown in FIG. 128 (a), the left display of FIG. 22 (d) shows the effect display that produces the interrupted symbol variation game. Such a specific character may suddenly interrupt the display of an image of winning the race. In addition, special effect selection processing is a pre-notification that is displayed in the effect display that directs the interrupted symbol variation game when the symbol variation game that does not become a big hit interrupts before the symbol variation game that becomes a big hit As the contents, when the symbol variation does not interrupt, the advance notice that is scheduled to be performed next may be selected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the embodiment according to the drawing shown in FIG. 23 is viewed again, the remaining number of symbol determinations until the specific symbol form indicating that the jackpot (for example, the special gaming state) is stopped is displayed once. A predetermined first advance notice selected with a predetermined first probability, and a predetermined second advance selected with a second probability when the number of remaining symbol determinations is a specific number of times of 2 or more. A preliminary notice selection process for selecting a prior notice to be included in an effect display that produces a change in the design that starts the change or a change in the design of the symbol that is changing In the case of the specific number of times, the probability of selecting the first prior notice is lower than the first probability, and when the number of remaining symbol determinations is one, the second prior notice described above. The probability of selecting is lower than the second probability described above It is configured so that the number of remaining symbol determinations is 2 or more, and it is disengaged at the time of the interrupted stop display based on winning at a predetermined starting point during a symbol variable game displaying a predetermined advance notice. The probability of selecting the second advance notice is higher than the probability of selecting the first advance notice as the advance notice to be executed in the symbol variable play scheduled to display the symbol form (for example, special figure C). Here, the first advance notice corresponds to the “donor victory” scene in FIG. 12B, and the second advance notice corresponds to the “follow up” scene in FIG. 12B. Yes. In the advance notice selection process, it is determined that a specific symbol form indicating that it will be a jackpot is decided before the start of the symbol variable game in which the specific symbol pattern is to be stopped and displayed. What kind of process is applied as long as it is a process of selecting an effect mode to be displayed to the player based on the number of stop display of the symbol variation game until the specific symbol mode indicating that May be.

  In this embodiment, both the first probability and the second probability are 100%. Probability of selecting the above-mentioned first advance notice when the above-mentioned remaining number of symbol determinations is the above-mentioned specific number of times. The probability of doing both is 0%. Furthermore, the probability of selecting the above-mentioned first advance notice as the advance notice to be executed in the symbol variation game that is scheduled to display the out-of-order pattern at the time of the interrupted display is 100%. In this case, the second advance notice The probability of selecting is 0%. This makes it possible to display various types of notices even in advance notice, and it is possible to execute notice notices when the number of fluctuations to the jackpot is small and notice notices when the number of fluctuations to the jackpot is large. An easy-to-understand display that can increase the expectation until the start of the jackpot will be possible. The first probability, the second probability, and other probabilities set to 100% in this embodiment need not be limited to 100%. That is, it may be a predetermined value exceeding 0% and falling within the above range.

  When the number of remaining symbol determinations is the above-mentioned specific number of times, the probability set to 0% in this embodiment, such as the probability of selecting the first advance notice, may not be limited to 0%. . That is, it may be set to a predetermined value that is less than 100% and falls within the above range.

  Further, when looking again at the embodiment shown in FIG. 23, the number of remaining symbols to be determined until the specific symbol form indicating that the jackpot (for example, special gaming state) is stopped and displayed is predetermined. In the case where the number of times is 1, the predetermined first advance notice selected with a predetermined first probability and the second number in the case where the remaining number of symbols to be determined is a predetermined second number greater than the first number described above. The advance notice selection process for selecting the advance notice to be included in the production display that starts the change from the plurality of advance notices including the predetermined second advance notice selected at the probability of or produces the changing pattern during the change. In addition, when the number of remaining symbol determinations is the second number of times, the probability of selecting the first advance notice is lower than the first probability, and the number of remaining symbol determinations is In the case of the above-mentioned first number of times, the above-mentioned second advance The probability that the notification is selected is configured to be lower than the second probability described above, and the number of remaining symbol determinations exceeds the first number described above (for example, the second number described above). The symbol variation game that is scheduled to display the out symbol pattern at the time of the interrupted stop display based on the winning at the predetermined starting point during the symbol variation game displaying the previous advance notice (for example, the second advance notice described above) As a prior notice to be executed in step (1), the probability of selecting the second prior notice is higher than the probability of selecting the first prior notice described above.

  Here, the first advance notice corresponds to the “don't win” scene in FIG. 12B, and the second advance notice corresponds to the “follow up” scene in FIG. 12B. In the advance notice selection process, it is determined that a specific symbol form indicating that it will be a jackpot is decided before the start of the symbol variable game in which the specific symbol pattern is to be stopped and displayed. What kind of process is applied as long as it is a process of selecting an effect mode to be displayed to the player based on the number of stop display of the symbol variation game until the specific symbol mode indicating that May be.

  In this embodiment, the first number is 1 and the second number is 3. The first probability and the second probability are both 100%. Probability of selecting the above-mentioned first advance notice when the above-mentioned remaining number of symbol determinations is the above-mentioned specific number of times. The probability of doing both is 0%. Furthermore, the probability of selecting the above-mentioned first advance notice as the advance notice to be executed in the symbol variation game that is scheduled to display the out-of-order pattern at the time of the interrupted display is 100%. In this case, the second advance notice The probability of selecting is 0%. This makes it possible to display various types of notices even in advance notice, and it is possible to execute notice notices when the number of fluctuations to the jackpot is small and notice notices when the number of fluctuations to the jackpot is large. An easy-to-understand display that can increase the expectation until the start of the jackpot will be possible.

  The first probability, the second probability, and other probabilities set to 100% in this embodiment need not be limited to 100%. That is, it may be a predetermined value exceeding 0% and falling within the above range. When the number of remaining symbol determinations is the above-mentioned specific number of times, the probability set to 0% in this embodiment, such as the probability of selecting the above-mentioned first advance notice, is not limited to 0%. good. That is, it may be set to a predetermined value that is less than 100% and falls within the above range.

  As shown here, if the above-mentioned second number of times is replaced as an example of the number of times exceeding the above-mentioned first number of times, and the above-mentioned second prior notice is replaced as an example of a predetermined advance notice, There is a case where the disadvantage that it is uncomfortable to change to other advance notice due to the increase can be reduced.

  In addition, it is configured to receive advance notice information from the main control unit 300 based on the winning of the first special figure starting port 126 when the advance notice display based on the continuous notice scenario is performed during a plurality of symbol variation games. However, it is not limited to this. The sub-control unit 400 may be configured not to select the continuous notice scenario when a predetermined condition such as being in advance notice display (for example, advance notice display based on the continuous notice scenario) is already established. Good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (17)

A first symbol display means capable perform variable display of symbols,
A second symbol display means capable perform variable display of symbols,
And executable read-ahead notice means the read-ahead notice,
A game machine equipped with
The start of symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second symbol variation display”) by the second symbol display means is given priority over the start of symbol variation display by the first symbol display means. Is composed of
It said prefetch notifying means is executable a notice means continuous announcement as the look-ahead warning,
Said prefetch notifying means is executable a notifying means a plurality of types of continuous announcement,
Wherein at one of a plurality of kinds of the continuous announcement is a first continuous announcement,
In the second symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “interrupt variation display”) that starts by interrupting the period between the start and end of the first continuous notice, the first continuous notice continues. It is configured to be,
The notice mode of the first continuous notice in the interrupt change display and the notice form of the first continuous notice in the symbol change display one time before the interrupt change display are the same notice form.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first continuous notice is not a big jackpot notice,
In the variation display of the symbol being executed at the end of the first continuous notice, the symbol pattern mode may be confirmed and displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The first continuous notice is not a notice that is always executed in the event of a big hit,
In some cases, the jackpot symbol may be confirmed and displayed without the first continuous notice.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
Wherein at one of the plurality of types of continuous announcement is a second continuous announcement,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 4,
In the second symbol variation display that starts by interrupting from the start of the second continuous notice to the end, the second continuous notice is configured to be continued.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 4 or claim 5,
The second of the continuous announcement and before Symbol first of the continuous announcement, the state like is different Do that continuous announcement,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 6, Comprising:
The prefetch notice means is a notice means capable of executing the first continuous notice over the continuous symbol variation display exceeding the number of times twice.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7, Comprising:
The first executable control means controls the symbol display unit (hereinafter, referred to as "first control means") comprises a,
It said first control means is executable control means controlling said second symbol display means,
Comprising the execution possible second control means controls, based on a command from the first control means,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 8,
It said first control means is a first determine the constant possible control means for determining whether a game ball enters the start area,
It said first control means is a second determine the constant possible control means for determining whether a game ball enters the start area,
It said first control means, when there is established a first hold condition, the control to suspend the start of symbol variation display by the first symbol display unit is executable control means,
Said first control means, when there is established a second pending condition is executable control means controls to suspend the start of symbol variation display by the second symbol display means,
The establishment requirements of the first holding condition that the game ball enters the first start-up region is including requirements,
The establishment requirements of the second pending condition is that the game ball enters into the second start-up region is including requirements,
It said second control means, the first based on the command received from the control means, a control means to decide whether or not to execute the read-ahead warning,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
It said prefetch notice means, when there is established a prefetch notice condition is executable a notifying means the prefetch notice,
The look-ahead warning conditions, when there is the establishment of one of the conditions of the plurality of conditions is a condition for forming standing,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 10,
One of the conditions of the plurality of conditions is a first condition,
The establishment requirements of the first condition is including requirement that propriety determination result is particular spruce determination result,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 11,
The established requirements of the first condition is including requirements that was elected to the first of the notice lottery,
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to claim 12,
One of the conditions of the plurality of conditions is the second condition,
The establishment requirements of the second condition is seen containing said propriety determination result is not the specific spruce determination result,
The established requirements of the second of the conditions are including requirements that it has elected to a second notice lottery,
The second notice lottery and before Symbol first notice lottery is a different notice lottery,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 13, Comprising:
The image includes a table viewable image display means,
It said prefetch notifying means, by displaying the look-ahead warning image in said image display means, the look-ahead warning is executable a notifying means,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
With light emitting means,
It said prefetch notifying means, by causing the light emission for look-ahead warning to the light emitting means, the look-ahead warning is executable a notifying means,
A game stand characterized by that. A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
With sound output means,
Said prefetch notice means, by sound output sound for prefetching notice to said sound output means, said read-ahead warning is executable a notifying means,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.