JP6047735B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

  In recent game machines, a wide variety of game characteristics have been provided to the market. For example, a game that enhances the player's interest by notifying the player using a liquid crystal display device or the like. A stand has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in production means.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in the production means.

The present invention is a gaming machine comprising an electric chew that a game ball can win and an effect means capable of executing a plurality of effects, wherein one of the plurality of effects is a first effect. Yes, one of the plurality of effects is a second effect, and the first effect is an effect performed in relation to whether or not the electric chew is opened, and the second effect Is an effect performed in relation to the opening of the electric Chu, and in the first gaming state, the second effect is performed after the first effect is performed. In the first gaming state, the first presentation may not be performed and the second presentation may be performed. In the second gaming state, the first presentation is not performed. There, the second game condition, jackpot Ri gaming state that is the second effect, the said first director When the second effect is executed after being broken, the second effect is an effect that can be executed in the first mode, and the second effect is performed without performing the first effect. In this case, the gaming machine is an effect that can be executed in the second mode, and the second mode is a mode different from the first mode .

    According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in the production means.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. This figure shows the relationship between the type of special figure, the game state of special figure variable game (probability change state / non-probability change state), the contents of the electric support, the winning ball during the big hit game or the small hit game, and the attacker open state is there. (A) It is an example of the high probability table for the success / failure determination. (B) It is an example of the low probability table for the success / failure determination. (C) It is an example of the special figure determination table. It is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table. (A) Special figure 2 It is an example of a fluctuation pattern table (no electric support). (B) Special figure 2 It is an example of a fluctuation pattern table (with electric support). (A) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (B) It is an example of a common figure determination table. (C) It is an example of the table for common map determination. (D) It is an example of the usual fluctuation time determination table. 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 normal state update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure relevant lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing 2 related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a normal electric accessory release notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a notification effect execution availability determination process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of a preliminary announcement and an open | release alert | report. The aspect of the advance notice concerning modification 1 is shown. The aspect of the notice concerning modification 2 is shown. It is the figure which showed the other example of the notice of jackpot game. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 1200 which concerns on a modification from the front.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment 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 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

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

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.
FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

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

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400 An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 holds a decorative special symbol display region 208d composed of a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, and a right symbol display region 208c, and a decorative general symbol display region 208e. Decorative special figure 1 hold display area 208f indicating the number of special figure 1 variable games (details will be described later) and decorative special figure 2 hold display area 208g indicating the number of special figure 2 variable games (details will be described later) held. The position and size of each display area can be freely changed within the display display of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, in this embodiment, since the profit obtained by the player by the special figure variable game is set to be larger than the profit obtained by the player by the common figure variable game, the lottery result of the special figure variable game is obtained. The size of the decoration special figure display area 208d for suggesting or notifying is made larger than the size of the decoration special figure display area 208f for suggesting or notifying the lottery result of the usual figure variable game so that it can be easily seen by the player. Yes.

  In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and in this embodiment, are constituted by the same 7-segment LED as the general figure display device 210.

  The universal figure holding lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of universal figure floating games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, a predetermined number of universal figure floating games (four in this embodiment) are shown. It is possible to hold until. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a first general figure start opening 228, a second general figure start opening 229, and a first special figure start opening 230 around the effect device 206. A second special figure starting port 232 and a variable winning port 234 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of (three in this example) general winning holes 226 are arranged in the lower left of the game board 200 when viewed from the front, and a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) ) Is detected (when the general winning opening 226 is won), the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as winning balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning 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 first general figure starting port 228 and the second general figure starting port 229 are configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not the ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, one first general-purpose start opening 228 is disposed on the left side when viewed from the front, and two second general-purpose start openings 229 are disposed on the right side when viewed from the front. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the first general figure starting port 228 or the second general figure starting port 229 is not discharged to the game island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the first general map start port 228 or the second general map start port 229, the pachinko machine 100 starts the general map variable game by the general map display device 210. .

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one is provided directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and displays the symbol stopped, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 (special electric accessory) is called a large winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is provided at the lower right of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. This variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the big hit symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, three game balls are awarded to the start opening (first special figure start opening 230, second special figure start opening 232), and 15 are awarded to the variable prize opening 234. It is assumed that a single prize ball is paid out, and that the bonus prize given to the player at the time of winning the prize is greater than that of the starting slot, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the benefits provided at the time of winning a prize at the start opening may be greater than those at the variable winning opening.

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

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

  Further, in the game area 124 according to the present embodiment, a left flow path LF on the left side of the game area 124 and a game area 124 are provided as a flow path (ball passage) through which a ball launched into the game area 124 flows (passes). Two downflow passages, the right downflow passage RF on the right side, are provided.

  The left downstream passage LF is provided with the above-described first normal start port 228, three general winning ports 226 and the like from the upper left side (upstream) of the game area 124 to the lower center (downstream) of the game area 124. Yes. In addition, a game nail 238 for guiding a ball flowing down the left flow down passage LF to the general winning port 226 is disposed above each of the general winning ports 226. With such a configuration, a ball that flows down in a game area including the left flow passage LF is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than a ball that flows down in a game area including a right flow path RF described later. Yes. In addition, a ball flowing down the game area including the right downflow path RF cannot enter the first general start port 228 or the three general winning ports 226.

  On the other hand, in the right flow down passage RF, the above-described second normal start port 229, variable winning award 234 and the like are arranged from the upper right side (upstream) of the game area 124 to the lower center (downstream) of the game area 124. Yes. Further, a decorative wall member 231 for guiding a ball flowing down the game area including the right flow down passage RF in the direction of the second special figure starting port 232 is formed below the variable winning opening 234. With such a configuration, a ball that flows down in the game area including the right flow passage RF is easier to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than a ball that flows down in the game area including the left flow path LF described above. Yes. In addition, a ball flowing down the game area including the left-flowing passage LF cannot enter the second general-purpose starting port 229 or the variable winning port 234.

As described above, if the two game areas, that is, the right half of the game area including the right flow passage RF and the left half of the game area including the left flow path LF are provided, the operation amount of the operation handle is adjusted. The player can be made aware of which of the two game areas the ball will be shot in, and what kind of changes are being made, what kind of gaming state, etc. during the game Thus, there are cases where the game is sharpened and the player's desire to play can be maintained.
<Directing device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

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

The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

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

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

The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.
<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate VDP 434 (image) for displaying an image on the symbol display device Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.
<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>

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

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on a control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the ball from the upper plate 126 to the launcher 110 I do.

The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 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). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.
<Type of design>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5B and FIG. 10A, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol of the pachinko machine 100 are used. The types of special drawings and general drawings that are stopped and displayed by the display device 210 will be described. In addition, the figure (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do.

  These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  In FIG. 8A, 22 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure V” are shown as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

  Here, in the special figure success / failure determination described later, a state where the probability of winning a big or small win is high is called a special figure high probability state (the probability variation state or the special figure probability variation flag is on), and the probability is low. This is referred to as a special figure low probability state (non-probability change state or special figure probability variation flag is off). In addition, a state with a high probability of winning a win in the determination of whether or not to open a normal map, which will be described later, is referred to as a high-probability state (the normal-probability fluctuation flag is on), and a low-probability state with a low probability This is referred to as (the normal probability fluctuation flag is off).

  FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the types of special figure, the game state of the special figure variable game (probability change state / non-probability change state), the contents of the electric support, the winning ball during the big hit game or the small hit game, and the attacker open state FIG.

  The item of probability change / non-probability change in the figure shows the game state of the above-described special figure variable game. For example, special figure A indicates a special figure high probability state (probability change state), and special figure H indicates a special figure low probability state (non-probability change state). Moreover, the item of electric support shows the contents of electric support (opening / closing control of the second special figure starting port 232). For example, special figure A indicates that electric support is performed until the next jackpot game, and special figure H indicates that electric support is performed during the period of 100 special figure variable games after the big hit game.

  In addition, the earned ball indicates a standard of balls that can be obtained during the big hit game or the small hit game corresponding to the type of special figure. For example, during the big hit game corresponding to the special figure A (15R special big hit), it indicates that 15 rounds of balls can be obtained in 15 rounds, and the big hit game corresponding to the special figures E to G (substantially 8R jump-up bonus during big hit game) indicates that 8 rounds of ball can be obtained in 15 rounds, and during big hit game corresponding to special figure L (during 2R big hit game) Indicates that it can hardly be acquired.

  Further, the attacker open state indicates the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning opening 234. For example, during the big hit game corresponding to the special figure A (15R special big hit), the door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened once for 25 seconds per round, and special figures B to D are shown. During the corresponding jackpot game (substantially during 15R jump-up bonus jackpot game), the door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened twice for 0.4 seconds only for 1 round and 9 rounds, and then for 24.2 seconds. It shows that it is released once, and in other rounds, it is released once for 25 seconds.

  Further, during the jackpot game corresponding to the special drawings E to G (substantially 8R jump-up bonus jackpot game), the door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened twice for 0.4 seconds only for one round, and then 2 Round to 9 rounds indicate that the game will be released once for 25 seconds, then rounds 9 to 15 will be released once for 0.4 seconds. During short time, hidden probability change, suddenly normal), it means that it is released once for 0.4 seconds per round, and a small hit game (first small hit game or second game) corresponding to special figure T to special figure U During the small hit game), it indicates that the game is released twice for 0.4 seconds.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the stop symbol by the special figure 2 variable game is limited to three types of special figure A and special figure H to which a big hit game corresponding to 15R of the winning game is given, and a special figure V of the lost game. Therefore, the special figure B to the special figure U which are the stop symbols by the special figure 1 variable game are not selected. For this reason, in the special figure 2 variable game, the player can obtain a profit more advantageous than the special figure 1 variable game except for the loss. In addition, when a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning opening 234 in each round, even before the opening time specified in the attacker opening state in FIG. 6 has elapsed. The door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 is closed.

  In this embodiment, when the ending effect is performed after the door member 232a of the variable prize opening 234 is opened twice for 0.4 seconds immediately after the start of the opening effect of the big hit game or the small hit game, the game is Big hit game corresponding to special figure L to special figure S (sudden probability change, sudden short time, hidden probability change, sudden normal), or small hit game corresponding to special figure T to special figure U (first small hit game or second It is confirmed that it is a small hit game).

  In addition, immediately after the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, the door member 232a of the variable prize opening 234 is opened twice for 0.4 seconds, and then the variable prize opening 234 is opened for a long period (long open). When the ending effect is performed, it is determined that the game is a 15R big hit game. However, when the door member 232a of the variable prize opening 234 is opened three times or more for 0.4 seconds after the ninth round. Is determined to be a jackpot game corresponding to the special drawings E to G (substantial 8R jump-up bonus jackpot game), and the door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened for a long period (long opening) in the ninth round Is determined to be a jackpot game (substantially 15R jump-up bonus jackpot game) corresponding to the special drawings B to D.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, immediately after the start of the opening effect of the big hit game or the small hit game, or by controlling the opening and closing of the door member 232a of the variable winning opening 234 in the ninth round of the big hit game, It is possible to grasp the type of winning game.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  When either of 15R special big hits (or big hits) is notified, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (in this example, “decoration 1” -Decoration 1-Decoration 1 "and" Decoration 2-Decoration 2-Decoration 2 ") are stopped and displayed. When a special jackpot of 15R is notified, a combination of symbols in which three same odd number of decorative symbols are arranged (in this example, “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” or “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”). ”) Is stopped. Further, when notifying the jump-up bonus big hit, sudden probability change, sudden time reduction, hidden probability change, suddenly normal, small hit, "decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3" or "decoration 1-decoration 3-decoration 5" The symbol combination (chance) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the “special symbol V” deviation, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG. 10 (a) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, the usual stop display mode includes “First figure A” which is the first symbol, “Common figure B” which is the second symbol, and “Common figure C” which is the third symbol. And there are three types of “general map D”, which are outliers. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the usual figure variable game, the “usual figure A”, “ordinary figure B” or “common figure C” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the usual figure variable game, “D” is stopped and displayed. Also in this figure (a), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

In addition, as will be described in detail later, when the general map display device 210 stops and displays the “Pulse Map A” which is a winning symbol, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is set to 6.0 s (6000 ms), When it is opened only once and the common figure display device 210 stops and displays the "Popular figure B" which is a winning symbol, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is moved to 1.9s (1900ms), three times. When the general drawing display device 210 stops and displays the “Popular drawing C” as a winning symbol, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is opened only once for 0.2 s (200 ms). .
<Data table of main control unit>

Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.
<Special figure determination table>

  7A is an example of a table used for determination of success / failure in the above-described special figure high probability state, and associates the range of special figure winning random values with the result of special figure determination. It is a stored table. Further, the low / probability determination probability table shown in FIG. 5B is an example of a table used for determination of success / failure in the above-described special figure low probability state, and associates the range of the special figure winning random number value with the special figure's success / failure result. It is the table memorized.

  In the special figure high probability state, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 refers to the high probability table for determination of success / failure, and wins the special figure variable game based on the acquired special figure winning random number value (details will be described later). (Big hit), special figure variation game is won (small hit), or it is wrong (missed) is judged (special figure success / failure judgment). With reference to the low probability table, the special figure winning / no-going determination is performed based on the acquired special figure winning random number value.

  For example, if special figure 1 (or special figure 2) is in a special figure high probability state and the obtained special figure winning random number value is 10001-12000, special figure 1 variable game (or special figure 2 variable game) Information indicating that the big hit flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as setting the big hit flag in the big hit flag storage area is “ "Turn on").

  If Special Figure 1 is in a special figure high probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 12001 to 12300, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit) and is provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating that the small hit flag is stored in the small hit flag storage area is set (hereinafter, the setting of the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”).

  Also, if the special figure 1 is in the special figure high probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 0 to 10000 or 12301 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play, and the special figure 2 is a special figure high probability state, and if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 0 to 10000 or 12001 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play, and the above jackpot flag and Information indicating that there is a shift in the storage area for the small hit flag is set (hereinafter, setting the shift information in the storage area for the big hit flag is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”). Setting misalignment information in the storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”).

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery data in the special figure low probability state is 10218 to 10464 (numerical value). Since the size of the range is 247), the winning probability of jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is 247/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the jackpot lottery data in the special figure high probability state is 10001 to 12000 (the size of the numerical range is 2000), the winning probability of the big hit in the special figure variable game in the high probability state is It is 2000/65536, and the winning probability of jackpot of the special figure variable game is set to be higher in the special figure high probability state than in the special figure low probability state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range has a size of 65536), and the numerical value range of the lottery lottery data in the low probability state of FIG. Since it is 10517 (the size of the numerical range is 300), the winning probability per unit of the special figure 1 variable game in the low probability state is 300/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data per lot in the special figure high probability state of the special figure 1 is 12001 to 12300 (the size of the numerical range is 300), the special figure 1 variable game in the high probability state is shown. The winning probability for the small hit is 300/65536, and the winning probability for the small hit for the special figure 1 variable game is set to be the same in the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state.
<Special figure determination table>

  The special figure determination table shown in FIG. 7C is the special figure stoppage by the above-described big hit flag and small hit flag (result of determination of success / failure), the design random number value, and the first and second special figure display devices 212 and 214. It is the data table which linked | related and memorize | stored the kind of design.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special figure determination table, the above-described jackpot determination result (the value of the big hit flag), the small hit determination result (the value of the small hit flag), and the acquired symbol random value ( Based on the details described later, a special symbol lottery for determining the type of the special symbol stop symbol is performed. When the big hit flag is on, the obtained big hit symbol random number value is used as the symbol random number value, and when the big hit flag is on, the small bonus symbol generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used. Use the random number value as the design random number value, and if the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit judgment result and the small hit judgment result are out of date), use the acquired off-set design random number value as the design random number value. To do.

  For example, in the special figure 1 variable game, when the big hit flag is on (when the determination result is a big hit), the special figure A has a probability of 30/100 when the acquired symbol random number is 0 to 29. When the small hit flag is ON (when the result of the determination is small hit), the special figure T or the special figure U is selected with a probability of 50% regardless of the design random number value, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are selected. When the flag is off (when the determination result is wrong), the special figure V is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the design random number value.

  In the special figure 1 variable game, when the big hit flag is on (when the determination result is a big hit) and the acquired symbol random number value is 30 to 49, the special figure B to the special figure D are used. However, the probability of selecting each of the special maps B to D is set to be the same. In addition, special figure E to special figure G, special figure I to special figure K, special figure N to special figure P, and special figure Q to special figure S also have a plurality of types within the same symbol random number value range. Stop symbols are assigned, but the probability of selecting each stop symbol is set to be the same in the numerical range of the same symbol random value.

For example, in the special figure 2 variable game, when the big hit flag is on (when the determination result is a big hit), the special figure A has a probability of 73/100 when the acquired symbol random number is 0 to 72. When the special figure H is selected with a probability of 27/100, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the result of the determination is wrong), the special figure V has a probability of 100% regardless of the design random number value. Select with.
<Variation pattern table>

  FIG. 8 is an example of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table used for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 1, and FIG. 9 is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern used for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. It is an example of a table.

  The variation pattern table is a table that stores the types of the special figure stop symbols described above, the variation time of the special diagrams, the effects performed using the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of the special diagram variation, and the random number values in association with each other. . In this embodiment, when determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 1, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 8 is used regardless of the presence or absence of the electric support. On the other hand, when determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern table is selectively used depending on the presence or absence of the electric support. When there is no electric support, the special figure 2 shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern table (without electric support) is used and there is electric support, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table (with electric support) shown in FIG. 9B is used.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a variation pattern lottery that determines the variation time of the special figure and the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the variation pattern table and the acquired random number value. For example, when determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 1, refer to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table, and the special figure stop symbol type is the special figure A and the range of the acquired random number value is 1001 to 20000. Selects 45,000 ms as the variation time and per super reach A as the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208.

Further, when determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 without the electric support, the special figure stop pattern type is the special figure A or the special figure H with reference to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table (no electric support). In the case where the range of random values is 0 to 1000, 20000 ms is selected as the variation time, and normal reach is selected as the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208. Also, when determining the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 with the electric support, the special figure stop pattern type is the special figure V with reference to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table (with electric support), and the random value. When the range of 65001 to 65500 is selected, 15,000 ms is selected as the variation time, and normal reach deviation is selected as the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208.
<Table for determining whether or not it is normal>

  10B is an example of a table used for determining whether or not a general fluctuation game is successful, and is a table in which a range of random numbers for winning a normal figure and a result of whether or not a normal figure is associated are stored. is there.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 refers to the normal-game win / fail determination table and determines whether the normal-game variable game is won (winning) based on the acquired normal-game win random number value (details will be described later). Judgment on whether or not to win (defeat)

  For example, if the random number value for winning the normal figure acquired in the normal figure low probability state is 0 to 245, it is determined that the win (winning) of the normal figure variable game is won, and the storage area for the flag for the normal figure provided in the RAM 308 is hit. (Hereinafter, setting the hit information in the storage area for the usual figure flag is referred to as “setting the usual figure flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired common figure winning random number value acquired in the normal figure low probability state is 246 to 4095, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is lost, and the above-mentioned normal figure per-flag storage area is lost. (Hereinafter, setting the shift information in the storage area for the usual figure flag is referred to as “setting the usual figure flag off”).

In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the random number value for winning the standard drawing is 0 to 4095 (the size of the numerical range is 4096), and the numerical range of the lottery data per hit in the normal drawing low probability state is 0 to 245 (of the numerical range). Since the size is 246), the winning probability per game of the usual figure variable game in the usual figure low probability state is 246/4096. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data per hit in the normal figure high probability state is 0 to 4094 (the size of the numerical range is 4095), the winning probability of the jackpot of the normal figure variable game in the normal figure high probability state Is 4095/4096, and the winning probability of the big hit of the usual figure variable game is set to be higher in the usual figure high probability state than in the usual figure low probability state. In this embodiment, the winning probability of winning is different in the normal figure low probability state and the normal figure high probability state, but the winning probability in the normal figure low probability state and the normal figure high probability state is the same. It may be set.
<Table for determining customs>

  10C is a table in which the range of the random number for winning the normal figure and the type of the symbol for stopping the normal drawing by the common figure display device 210 are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a general symbol lottery that determines the type of the general symbol stop symbol based on the general symbol determination table and the acquired symbol random number value (details will be described later). For example, in the case of the normal figure low probability state, the general figure A is selected with a probability of 48/256 when the acquired design random number value is 0 to 47, and the general design A is selected when the acquired design random number value is 48 to 255. Figure C is selected with a probability of 208/256, and when the per-general flag is off (when the normal / unusual determination result is out of order), the general figure D is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the design random number value. .

  In the normal low probability state, there is a possibility that the general figure A having the longest opening time of the second special figure start opening 232 may be selected, whereas in the normal figure high probability state, the second special figure start opening 232 is selected. There is no possibility of selecting the figure A with the longest opening time, but in the latter case, when the flag per figure is on, the figure B with the second longest opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 is set to 100. When the average opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 in each state is compared, the average opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 in the normal high probability state is more The normal opening time of the second special figure starting port 232 in the normal low probability state is longer than the average open time, and the normal high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal low probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described general map determination table is configured such that the general map A and the general map C are not selected and only the general map B is selected at the high probability of the normal map. In the normal figure high probability state, the decision result is almost normal, so if the general figure A is selected and the 6000ms release is performed, a lot of game balls will enter. There is a possibility that the player can obtain a large profit and is not interested in the lottery result of the special drawing. Therefore, in the ordinary high probability state, the ordinary figure B, which has a lower advantage than the ordinary figure A but can expect to win a game ball, is selected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the normal map A is selected only at the low probability of the normal map, and the general map B is selected only at the low probability of the normal map, but is not necessarily limited thereto. . For example, although the normal map A is selected in the high probability state of the normal map, it may be configured such that the advance notice is not performed. Thus, notice notifications frequently occur, and it may be possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest in the notice notices.
<Variation time determination table>

  FIG. 10 (d) is an example of a normal time variation time determination table used for determining a normal time variation time, and is a table in which the normal time variation time and a random value are stored in association with each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol variation time is determined by random lottery based only on the random number value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal symbol lottery result and the random lottery described above are used. Based on this, the variation time of the normal symbol may be determined.

The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a drawing fluctuation time lottery for determining a drawing change time based on the change time determination table and the acquired random value. In this embodiment, 15000 ms is selected as the normal time fluctuation time regardless of the acquired random number value in the normal low probability state, and the normal time fluctuation is selected regardless of the acquired random value in the normal high probability state. Select 3000 ms as the time.
<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) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which the activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

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

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 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. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random number values is 0 to 100, 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 101, 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. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later.

The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.
<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

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

  The main control unit 300 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 is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

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

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

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

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

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

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update 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 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this normal figure state update process, the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on / off, and the second special figure start port is turned on / off. The opening / closing control of the 232 blade member 232a is performed.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this general drawing-related lottery process, the opening / closing control of the general figure variable game and the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal figure is inactive), and When the number of ordinary map variable games is 1 or more, the above-described determination of whether or not to map a normal game or a lottery for normal map variable time is performed. Note that the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the general figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308. A value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number is re-stored in the usual figure reservation number storage area.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 determined in the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern lottery has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), The 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special symbol mode (special symbol A to special symbol V) selected in the special symbol lottery is selected. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. Otherwise, turn off the hourly flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 A game in which special figure 2 in operation is set in the set area, and a predetermined winning effect period (in this embodiment, uniformly 5000 ms regardless of the special figure stop symbol), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started. In order to wait for a period during which an effect to be notified to the user (opening effect) is displayed, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (when the special figure 2 standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), depending on the stop pattern of the special figure During a predetermined predetermined opening period, a signal for holding the door member 234a in an open state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the door opening time management provided in the RAM 308 is controlled. Information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the timer. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (in this embodiment, the special closing period) Regardless of the stop pattern in the figure, it is uniformly 1500 ms) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to the opening / closing solenoid (332) of the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the door provided in the RAM 308 Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the closing time management timer. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (the number of times determined according to the stop pattern of the special figure), the predetermined end effect period (this In the embodiment, it is set to stand by for a period during which an effect (ending effect) for notifying the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended is displayed regardless of the special symbol stop symbol (5000 ms). In order to do this, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process is performed for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 (details will be described later). Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information such as the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

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

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

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

In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.
<Normal state update process>

  Next, the normal state update process (step S221) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state update process.

  In step S251, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the general map is being performed using the general map display device 210 (whether or not the normal map variable game is in progress). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S252. If not, the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S252, 1 is subtracted from the base map change time determined in the above-mentioned base map change time lottery. In the next step S253, it is determined whether the updated base map change time is 0 or not. In the case (when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed), the process proceeds to step S254. When it is not 0 (when the normal fluctuation time has not elapsed), the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S254, the normal figure state stored in the RAM 308 is set to the normal figure stop display, and in the next step S255, a predetermined value (for example, 30) is set to the normal figure stop display timer stored in the RAM 308. After setting, the process proceeds to step S256. Also, in this step S255, when the common symbol winning flag is on, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to display the winning symbol (the above-mentioned ordinary diagram A, ordinary diagram B, or ordinary diagram C). When the 7-segment LED is turned on / off, and the common symbol flag is off, the 7-segment LED that configures the normal symbol display device 210 so that the display pattern of the off symbol (the above-mentioned common diagram D) is obtained. Turns on / off drive control.

  In step S256, it is determined whether or not the above-described normal drawing state is being displayed as a normal drawing stop. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S257, and if not, the process proceeds to step S261. In step S257, 1 is subtracted from the value of the above-mentioned normal stop display timer, and in the next step S258, it is determined whether or not the updated normal stop display timer value is 0. In the case (when the normal map stop display time has elapsed), the process proceeds to step S259, and when it is not 0 (when the normal map stop display time has not elapsed), the process proceeds to step S261.

  In step S259, after the above-mentioned normal state is set to the operation of the ordinary power service, in step S260, the operation pattern of the second special figure starting port 232 (for example, open) is set according to the symbol type and game state of the normal diagram. Set the time and number of releases. It should be noted that the gaming state (ordinary figure high probability / ordinary figure low probability) may be switched during the normal figure change. In this case, the operation pattern of the general electric character is set according to the changed gaming state. In addition, for each symbol, the normal pattern high probability and normal symbol low probability operation patterns may be set in advance, or depending on the symbol type and game state determined by the general symbol lottery when symbol variation is stopped. A lottery may be performed to determine the operating pattern of the ordinary power.

  In step S261, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned normal state is operating as a normal utility, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S262, and if not, the process ends. In step S262, the opening / closing operation | movement of the blade member 232a of the 2nd special figure starting port 232 is performed based on an operation pattern. Specifically, a predetermined opening period (in this embodiment, 6 seconds in the case of the ordinary figure A, 1.9 seconds in the case of the ordinary figure B, 0.2 seconds in the case of the ordinary figure C), After a signal for holding the blade member 232a in an open state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure start port 232, the blade member 232a is opened for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). The opening / closing drive solenoid 332 outputs a signal for holding the blade member in the closed state, thereby performing the opening / closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232.

In step S263, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 has been completed, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S264 to change the above-mentioned normal state to the normal symbol non-change state. If it does not apply, the process ends.
<General drawing related lottery processing>

  Next, the common drawing related lottery process (step S223) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the general drawing related lottery process.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol or the ordinary electric accessory is in operation, that is, whether or not the normal figure variable game is being performed, or whether or not the opening / closing control of the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed. If it is in operation, the process ends. If it is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S302. In step S302, it is determined whether or not there is a general variable game on hold. If there is no general variable game on hold, the process ends. If there is a general variable game, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned usual figure probability fluctuation flag is ON or OFF. If the usual figure probability fluctuation flag is ON, in step S304, the above-mentioned usual figure probability determination table (at the time of high probability) is used. If the usual figure probability variation flag is OFF, in step S305, the usual figure decision is made using the above-described usual figure decision table (at low probability). In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine the deviation from the hit of the ordinary figure by the determination of whether or not the ordinary figure is successful. However, the probability that the ordinary figure is judged to be a hit may be set to 100%. It is only necessary to provide a first gaming state in which the opening time of the 2 special figure starting port 232 is long and advantageous to the player, and a second gaming state in which the opening time is short and disadvantageous to the player.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not the result of determining whether or not the common figure is correct is hit, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S307, and if not, the process proceeds to step S308. In step S307, a symbol per symbol (in this embodiment, symbol A, symbol B, or symbol C in this embodiment) is determined by performing a symbol symbol lottery using the symbol determination table described above, and then in step S309. Proceed to In step S308, after performing the general symbol lottery using the above-described general diagram determination table to determine the normal symbol deviating symbol (general symbol D in this embodiment), the process proceeds to step S309. In addition, you may provide multiple types of unusual patterns.

In step S309, after the usual figure fluctuation time lottery using the above-described fluctuation time determination table is performed to determine the usual figure fluctuation time, the usual figure fluctuation time and the usual figure success / failure result determined in the above steps S307 to S308 ( Preparations are made for sending a universal command including the standard type) to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, in this step S309, the normal state is set to the normal symbol change, and the 7 segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off (normal change display).
<Special drawing 2 related lottery processing>

  Next, the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) in the main control unit timer interruption process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the special symbol or special electric accessory (variable prize opening 234) is operating, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 variable game or the big hit game is in effect. If not, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S402. In step S402, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable game is on hold. If there is no special figure 2 variable game on hold, the process ends. If there is a hold, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned special figure probability variation flag is ON or OFF. If the special figure probability variation flag is ON, in step S404, the special figure success / failure using the above-described failure determination low probability table is determined. When the determination is made and the special figure probability variation flag is OFF, in step S405, the special figure success / failure determination using the above-described success / failure determination high probability table is performed.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure win / reject determination is a big hit. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S408. In step S407, after the special figure symbol lottery using the above-mentioned special figure determination table is performed to determine the big hit special figure, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure success / failure determination is a small hit, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S409, and if not, the process proceeds to step S410. In step S409, a special symbol design lottery using the above-described special diagram determination table is performed to determine a small bonus special diagram (in this embodiment, special diagram T, special diagram U), and then the process proceeds to step S411. In step S410, after the special figure is deviated (in this embodiment, special figure V), the process proceeds to step S411.

In step S411, the variation pattern lottery using the above-described variation pattern table is performed to determine the variation time of the special figure 2 and the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208, and then the process ends.
<Special drawing 1 related lottery processing>

  Next, the special drawing 1 related lottery process (step S231) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process.

In the special figure 1 related lottery process, the lottery process related to special figure 1 is performed. Of the above special figure 2 related lottery processes, the second special figure variable game is changed to the first special figure variable game, and the special figure 2 is changed. Since the processing is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, the description thereof is omitted.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S601 in FIG. 6A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S601. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S605. In step S605, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S607, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S609, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S607, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S611, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S609 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S613, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later). In step S615, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S617, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S619, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S609, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S621, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S609, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S603.

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

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

  In step S801 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S603 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Therefore, in step S603, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S803 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S619, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S613 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S901, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Sets an instruction to start data transfer The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S905. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S905, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S901, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S907, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

In step S909, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S911. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S911, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.
<Normal electric accessory opening notice processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the ordinary electric accessory release notice effect process which is a part of the above-described command process (step S607) will be described in detail. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a normal electric accessory release notice effect process.

  The ordinary electric accessory release notice effect process is a process executed when a normal command is received from the main control unit 300. Specifically, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not a general command has been received. If not applicable, the process is terminated, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1103. In step S1103, information on the gaming state included in the usual command is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a usual low probability state. If not, the process ends. The process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, a numerical value corresponding to a predetermined time (a numerical value corresponding to 10000 ms in this embodiment) is set in the notice effect standby timer stored in the RAM 408. In step S1105, the value of the notice effect standby timer is decremented by 1. In the next step S1106, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice effect wait timer after the subtraction is 0. If not, step S1105 is determined. Returning to step S1108, the process proceeds to step S1108.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (c) above, since the normal time fluctuation time at the time of low normal time is set to 15 seconds (15000 ms), the value of the notice effect standby timer becomes 0. Is 10 seconds (10000 ms) after the start of the normal display, that is, 5 seconds (5000 ms) before the normal stop display. During the period of 5 seconds, (Notice for notifying in advance of the opening and closing of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, details will be described later).

  In step S1108, a numerical value corresponding to a predetermined time (in this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 5000 ms) is set in the notification effect standby timer stored in the RAM 408. In step S1109, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification performance standby timer. In the next step S1110, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification performance standby timer after the subtraction is 0. If not, step S1109 is performed. Returning to step S1111, the process proceeds to step S1111. In step S1111, after performing notification effect execution availability determination processing (details will be described later), the processing ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (c) above, since the normal time fluctuation time at the time of low normal time is set to 15 seconds (15000 ms), the value of the notification performance waiting timer becomes 0. Is after 15 seconds (10000 ms + 5000 ms) from the start of the normal map display, that is, after the stop display of the normal map, and after the stop display of the normal map, in the above-described notification effect execution availability determination process, the second special figure start is started. An opening notification (details will be described later) for notifying the opening / closing of the blade member 232a of the mouth 232 is performed.
<Notification effect execution availability determination process>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the notification effect execution availability determination process (step S1111) in the above-described ordinary electric accessory release notice effect process will be described in detail. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a notification effect execution availability determination process.

  In step S1201, the information on the result of the universal signal (general type) included in the universal command received from the main control unit 300 is acquired. If not, the process proceeds to step S1202. If not, the process ends.

  In step S1202, information on the special figure success / failure result (type of special figure) included in the command received from the main control unit 300 is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the special figure success / failure result is special figure A to special figure U. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1204. If not, the process proceeds to step S1203 to execute a public utility opening notice (details will be described later).

  In step S1204, information on the special figure success / failure result (special figure type) included in the command received from the main control unit 300 is acquired, and the special figure success / failure result is a special figure L to a special figure U (designated per no-out). It is determined whether or not there is, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1205 to execute a public utility opening notice (details will be described later), and if not, the process ends.

  It should be noted that the public utility opening notice may be performed 100%, or may be performed with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 5%) by lottery. Further, although the notification is not performed when the general map A is not selected, the notification may be performed. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to give a notice in consideration of conditions other than the lottery result of the normal figure variable game and the special figure variable game (for example, the change time and the game state). In addition, while the special figure is not changing, the appearance rate of the gusset notice (false notice) based on the deviation may be greatly improved.

In addition, the current gaming state may be determined, and whether or not to execute the public utility opening notice may be switched based on the determination result. For example, based on the fact that the general drawing lottery probability is in the low probability state and the general drawing A is selected, the public utility release notice is executed, and the general drawing lottery probability is in the high probability state. When FIG. A is selected, it may be configured not to execute the public utility opening notice.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1701 of FIG. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1705.

  In step S1705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S1707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1709, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S 1707, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S 1711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S1713, when there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S1703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

In step S1901 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1703 in the second sub-control unit main process to restore the original timer variable storage area. Remember. Therefore, in step S1703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.
<Notice and Open Notice>

Next, the above-described notice and release notification will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the advance notice and the release notification.
<Advance notice and release announcement / Special figure change game>

  In the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control timer interruption process, the main control unit 300 has won a prize at the first special figure starting port 230 and the reserved number storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 is not full. When it is determined (for example, when the number of suspensions of special figure 1 variable game is less than 4), the above special figure 1 winning random value (special figure winning random value) and special figure 1 random value (design random number value) are obtained. While acquiring, 1 is added to the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game. Here, only the case where the first special figure starting port 230 has won a prize will be described. However, when the second special figure starting port 232 has won a prize, special figure 1 is replaced with special figure 2. The same processing is executed.

  The main control unit 300 that has detected the winning of the special figure starting port determines that the special figure probability variation flag is OFF (special figure low probability state) in step S403 of the special figure 2 related lottery process described above. In step S405, the special figure success / failure determination is performed using the low / probability determination table. In this example, the special figure probability variation flag is OFF (special figure low probability state), and the special figure success / failure determination results in an error. Assume that you have decided. In this case, the main control unit 300 performs symbol lottery in step 410 to determine the off symbol, but here, it is assumed that the stop symbol is determined as the special symbol V by symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 selects a fluctuation pattern table in step S411. In this example, the main control unit 300 refers to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 8 and changes the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure V (for example, 10000 ms). Then, the effect (for example, off) of the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponding to the special figure V is selected.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5A, the main control unit 300 displays the fluctuation display (FIG. 1) using the first special figure display device 212 in the above-described special figure 1 state update process (step S227). As shown in FIG. 5B, after the time of the variation time specified in the variation pattern table (10000 ms in this example) has elapsed, the special symbol 1 is a stop symbol determined by symbol lottery. The stop display shown in FIG. 1 is performed in the stop mode shown in FIG. In addition, the main control unit 300, in the command setting transmission process (step S233) described above, gives the first sub control unit 400 a gaming state (in this example, a special figure low probability state) and a special figure stop symbol ( In this example, a symbol variation start command is transmitted that includes information on the special symbol V), the variation time (10000 ms in this example), and the effect (in this example, off) of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In step S1001, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this symbol variation start command refers to the gaming state, the special symbol stop symbol, the variation time, the effect of the decorative symbol display device 208, etc. included in the symbol variation start command. In this example, “decoration 7-decoration 4—decoration 1” (offset) is selected as the combination of the ornamental symbols corresponding to the special figure V.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 synchronizes with the variable display of the special figure using the first special figure display device 218, as shown in FIG. After the symbol variation display, after the variation time (10000 ms in this example) included in the symbol variation start command has elapsed, the ornamental symbol is stopped in the ornamental special symbol display area 208d as shown in FIG. Display is performed (in this example, a combination “decoration 7-decoration 4-decoration 1” corresponding to the special figure V is displayed).

  Thereafter, the pachinko machine 100 repeatedly executes the above-described special figure variable game when the number of special figure variable games held is 1 or more (when there is a special figure variable game on hold). In this example, since the number of reserved special figure 1 variable games is 3 at the end of the special figure 1 variable game in FIG. 10B, the number of reserved 3 is set to 3 as shown in FIGS. After the corresponding special figure 1 variable game is performed once, the number of the special figure 1 variable game held at the end of the special figure 1 variable game in FIG. Thus, the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the hold 2 is started.

Also, in this example, whether or not to determine whether or not a common figure variable game, which will be described later, is determined as a hit, the opening / closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, as shown in FIGS. It is carried out. As described above, the main control unit 300 has a winning at the second special figure starting port 232 in the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control timer interruption process, and the reserved number storage area corresponding to the special figure 2 is stored. When it is determined that it is not full (for example, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is less than 4), the above special figure 2 winning random value (special figure winning random value) and special figure 2 random value (design) Random number) and 1 is added to the reserved number of the special figure 2 variable game. In this example, the second special figure start port 232 is controlled during the opening / closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure start port 232. It is shown that the number of suspensions of the special figure 2 variable game in FIG.
<Advance notice and release notification / ordinary change game (example of outage)>

  Further, the main control unit 300 determines in the main control timer interruption process winning acceptance process (step S217) that there is a winning at the ordinary chart start port 228 and the reserved number storage area corresponding to the ordinary chart is not full. In the case of (for example, when the number of holdings of the general-purpose variable game is less than 4), the above-mentioned normal-number winning random number value and the general-purpose random number value (design random number value) are obtained and the number of holding the general-purpose variable game is held Add 1 to.

  The main control unit 300 that has detected the winning of the universal figure start port 228 determines that the universal figure variation flag is OFF (special figure low probability state) in step S303 of the above-mentioned common figure-related lottery process. In FIG. S305, the normal figure success / failure determination is performed using the normal figure success / failure determination table (at low probability), but here, the universal figure probability variation flag is OFF (normal figure low probability state), and the normal / unusual determination result is determined by the normal figure success / failure determination. Suppose that it has been determined to be the usual figure D (outlier symbol). In this case, the main control unit 300 performs symbol lottery in step 308 and determines the off symbol, but here, it is assumed that the stop symbol is determined as the normal symbol D by symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines the normal time change time by performing the normal time change time lottery in step S309. In this example, the main control unit 300 refers to the change time determination table of FIG. 15000 ms, which is the variation time corresponding to the probability time, is selected. Further, in step S309, a universal command including information on the selected normal map change time (in this example, 15000 ms) and the normal map success / failure result (in this example, general map D) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to do.

Subsequently, the main control unit 300, in the above-described general diagram state update process (step S221), displays a variable diagram of the normal diagram using the general diagram display device 210 (as shown in FIGS. As shown in the figure (c), after the usual figure change time (in this example, 15000 ms) has elapsed, in the stop mode of the general figure D, which is the stop symbol determined by the symbol lottery. The usual stop display is performed.
<Advance notice and release notification / Normal electric accessory release notice processing>

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the ordinary command receives the ordinary command in the above-described ordinary electric accessory release notice effect process (Yes in step S1101), and the gaming state is in the usual low probability state. It is determined that there is (Yes in step S1103), and in step S1104, a notice effect standby timer is set. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 waits for the notice effect standby timer (10000 ms in this example) to elapse in steps S1105 to S1106, then sets the notification effect standby timer in step S1108, and steps S1109 to S1110. In step S1111, the notification effect execution possibility determination process is executed after waiting for the notification effect standby timer (5000 ms in this example) to elapse.

At the timing shown in FIG. 5C, the stop symbol of the normal map is the normal map D (out of line), so in the notification effect execution availability determination process, it is determined that the normal map A is not selected (step S1201 is No), No prior notice (pre-opening notice for general electric utility) for notifying the opening / closing of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 in advance is not performed. In this example, the stop symbol of the ordinary figure is an example of the ordinary figure D (out of line). However, in this embodiment, the announcement of the release of the public utility is not performed even in the case of the ordinary figure B or ordinary figure C. It is configured. Also, in this example, the public power release announcement is not performed, but an image imitating a cross is displayed in the decorative general map display area 208e in synchronization with the general map stop display using the general map display device 210. Yes. Here, an example is shown in which an image imitating a cross is displayed in the decorative map display area 208e. However, for example, as in the case of a special diagram, the result of the normal map may be notified by a combination of decorative symbols.
<Advance notice and open notification / ordinary change game (winning example)>

  Assuming that the universal figure change flag is OFF (normal figure low probability state), and the decision result of the common figure determination is correct, the main control unit 300 performs symbol lottery in step 307 to select the winning symbol. Here, it is assumed that the stop symbol is determined to be the normal symbol A (first symbol per symbol) in the symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 determines the normal time change time by performing the normal time change time lottery in step S309. In this example, the main control unit 300 refers to the change time determination table of FIG. 15000 ms, which is the variation time corresponding to the probability time, is selected. Also, in step S309, a universal command including information on the selected normal map change time (in this example, 15000 ms) and a normal map success / failure result (in this example, general map A) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to do.

Subsequently, the main control unit 300, in the above-described normal diagram state update process (step S221), displays a variable diagram of the normal map using the general map display device 210 (see (d) to (e) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 (f), the stop mode of FIG. A, which is the stop symbol determined by the symbol lottery, is started after the normal time (15,000 ms in this example) has elapsed. The usual stop display is performed with.
<Advance notice and release notification / Normal electric accessory release notice processing>

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the ordinary command receives the ordinary command in the above-described ordinary electric accessory release notice effect process (Yes in step S1101), and the gaming state is in the usual low probability state. It is determined that there is (Yes in step S1103), and in step S1104, a notice effect standby timer is set. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 waits for the notice effect standby timer (10000 ms in this example) to elapse in steps S1105 to S1106, then sets the notification effect standby timer in step S1108, and steps S1109 to S1110. In step S1111, the notification effect execution possibility determination process is executed after waiting for the notification effect standby timer (5000 ms in this example) to elapse.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 5E, the stop symbol of the normal figure is the normal figure A (first per symbol). Therefore, in the notification effect execution availability determination process, the normal figure A is selected (step S1201 is Yes). It is determined that the figure is not a big hit (No in step S1202), and in step S1203, a public utility release announcement (in this example, a character “chance” is displayed in the decorative map display area 208e) is performed. Furthermore, in this example, since the stop symbol of the usual figure is the usual figure A (first per symbol), the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 as shown in FIGS. Open notification to notify the opening / closing of the display (in this example, an image imitating a circle mark is displayed in the decorative map display area 208e in synchronization with the stop display of the map using the map display device 210) .

  Here, the public power role release notice may be both the above-described display of the letter “chance” and the display of an image imitating the mark “◯”.

  Thus, only when the player can have an expectation for entering the second special figure starting port 232 (when the opening time of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is long), the public power role opening notice is performed. If no expectation can be expected for entering the second special figure starting port 232 (when the opening time of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is short), the general public service opening notice should not be performed. In some cases, however, the discouragement of the player that occurs when the player does not enter the second special figure starting port 232 despite the advance notice may be prevented.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, the profit (in this embodiment, the ball that is obtained by the player based on the result of winning or failing at the winning of the second special figure start opening 232 is the first special figure start opening. Since it is larger than the profit that the player can obtain from the result of the success or failure at the time of winning 230, the player knows that the winning of the second special figure starting port 232 is a chance by giving a notice of the opening of the public power In some cases, the information can be easily notified and the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  Moreover, the content of the public utility opening notice is not limited to this example. For example, the right downward passage RF that is easier to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than the ball flowing down the game area including the left downward passage LF is provided. In order to notify the player that the ball is to be launched into the game area, the character display that prompts the player to change the operation such as “Right-handed is more likely to win a prize!” In some cases, it can be further increased.

Subsequently, in step S262 of the above-described normal state update process, the main control unit 300 until a predetermined open period (in this example, 60000 ms) elapses as shown in FIGS. (Or until a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls enters the second special figure starting port 232), the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, A signal for holding the blade member 232a in an open state is output. Further, at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing at which the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the solenoid for opening / closing of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (332) In addition, a signal for holding the blade member 232a in the closed state is output.
<Notice concerning modification 1>

  Next, the notice according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure has shown the aspect of the notification which concerns on the modification 1. FIG.

  In this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 5F, the special figure 1 variable game started at the timing shown in FIG. Since 10000 ms has elapsed since the usual figure variation game started at the timing shown in FIG. (E), the contradictory notice is given. Due to such a contradiction notice, the player who has been expecting to release the ordinary electric actor by displaying the chance of FIG. Based on this, it is possible to notice that the display is inconsistent. In the case of performing the ordinary electric accessory release notice effect, not only the “chance” display but the ordinary electric accessory is released as “winning” or “X seconds until electric Chu release”. This may be done by direct expression.

  In this contradiction notice, despite the fact that the normal-game variable game being changed is out of date (general map D), the word “chance” is displayed in the decorative map display area 208e, so that the normal-game variable game is displayed. While winning and giving an impression that the opening and closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is given, the big hit game is started by winning the changing special figure 1 variable game It suggests. In other words, using the decorative map display area 208e for notifying the success / failure result of a general-game variable game that has less profit than the special-game variable game, the player has more profit than the normal-game variable game. Since the advance notice suggesting whether or not the special figure variation game is successful is given, the player can be focused on the decorative map display area 208e, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

In this example, a contradiction notice is given during the super-reach (decoration 7- (fluctuating) -decoration 7) of the special figure 1 variable game. You may make it perform electric role opening notice. With such a configuration, the expectation for the special figure changing game during the change is increased, and the stoppage of the player during the super reach can be suppressed. This is because there are many players who stop the ball during the super reach, and it is not possible to make a public power release announcement during the super reach.
<Notice concerning modification 2>

  Next, the notice according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure has shown the aspect of the preliminary announcement which concerns on the modification 2. FIG.

  In this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 9E, the special figure 1 variable game started at the timing shown in FIG. 10C is being executed (the determination result is a big hit (Special Figure A)), and the latest Since 10000 ms has elapsed since the usual figure change game (the result of the failure determination is out of date (ordinary figure D)), a contradiction notice is given.

  In this contradiction notice, an arrow indicating that the variation of the normal map is being displayed is displayed in the decorative general map display area 208e even though the number of hold of the normal variable game is 0 and the normal map variable game is not performed. This gives the impression that there is a possibility of opening / closing control of the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 while the ordinary figure variable game is started, while the fluctuation of the special figure 1 being fluctuated It is suggested that a big hit game will be started by winning the game. In other words, using the decorative map display area 208e for notifying the success / failure result of a general-game variable game that has less profit than the special-game variable game, the player has more profit than the normal-game variable game. Since the advance notice suggesting whether or not the special figure variation game is successful is given, the player can be focused on the decorative map display area 208e, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained. Even when the contradiction notice is made, it is obvious that the general map is being stopped in the general map display device 210, so that the variable map display in the decorative general map display area 208e is rendered. Thus, it is possible to execute an effect indicating the lottery result without causing confusion for the player.

  Further, in this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 5F, a duel effect (which is highly likely to shift to a big hit game of the special figure 1 variable game) is displayed by displaying a character “due due” in the decorative map display area 208e. A notice for informing in advance that (g) to (j) in FIG. In other words, since characters and figures reminiscent of special effects such as shifting to a big hit game can be displayed in advance in the decorative map display area 208e, the player can be focused on the decorative map display area 208e. The player's willingness to play can be maintained.

  Note that the notice mode is not limited to this example. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (f), the special figure 1 variable game that is changing is displayed by displaying the character “H” in the decorative map display area 208e. It may be suggested that a winning game is started by winning. In this way, even if characters and figures that are reminiscent of both the winning of the special figure variable game and the winning of the general figure variable game can be displayed in the decorative general map display area 208e in advance, the player can be displayed in the decorative general map display area. 208e can be noted, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

In addition, as described above, the notice mode may be determined based on one or both of the normal symbol lottery result and the special symbol lottery result. In some cases, the player can be provided with a new way of enjoying such as guessing which lottery result the executed notice shows.
<Modification of game board>

  FIG. 25 is a schematic front view of a gaming board 1200 according to a modification as viewed from the front, and corresponds to FIG. 3 described above. Note that the same portions as those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the game board 1200, the second special figure starting port 232 is disposed immediately below the second general diagram starting port 229, and in addition to the variable winning port 234, a second variable winning port 235 is provided below the center of the game area 1124. Yes. The game area 1124 includes a left flow path LF on the left side of the game area 1124 and a right flow path on the right side of the game area 1124 as flow paths (ball paths) through which the balls launched into the game area 1124 flow down (pass). Two downflow passages for RF are provided.

  The left downflow passage LF is provided with the above-mentioned first normal start port 228, three general winning ports 226 and the like from the upper left side (upstream) of the game area 1124 to the lower center (downstream) of the game area 1124. Yes. In addition, a game nail 238 for guiding a ball flowing down the left flow down passage LF to the general winning port 226 is disposed above each of the general winning ports 226. With such a configuration, a ball that flows down in the game area including the left flow down passage LF cannot enter the second special figure starting port 232. In addition, a ball flowing down the game area including the right downflow path RF cannot enter the first general start port 228 or the three general winning ports 226.

  On the other hand, in the right downward passage RF, from the upper right side (upstream) of the game area 1124 to the lower center (downstream) of the game area 1124, the above-mentioned second general figure start port 229, second special figure start port 232, variable prize winnings. A mouth 234 and the like are provided. With such a configuration, only a ball that flows down in the game area including the right flow down passage RF can enter the second special figure starting port 232. In addition, a ball flowing down the game area including the left-flow passage LF cannot enter the second general-purpose start port 229, the second special-purpose start port 232, and the variable winning port 234.

  In this example, in the ordinary low probability state, the second special figure starting port 232 (electricity Chu) is difficult to open even if it passes through the general starting port, so that it is launched so as to pass through the left downstream passage LF. . In addition, in the case of a general map change made by passing through the first general map start opening 228, when a general map A is derived, a plurality of advantageous special map 2 variable games are reserved by informing that effect. Can be made. In addition, the electric chew has an opening pattern (for example, an opening operation based on the general figure C) that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter although it opens, and the electric chew is normally operated by performing the operation at a position where it cannot normally enter the ball. While appealing to the player to operate, it is possible to clarify the switching of the gaming state by changing the average opening time.

  Further, when the second variable winning opening 235 is operated, when the opening operation of the attacker is difficult to enter the game ball (for example, the opening operation based on the special figures L to U), the electric It is possible to give at least a profit to the player by giving priority to the notification of the release. When the above operation is performed with an attacker (first variable winning opening 234) arranged on the same flow path, a ball may enter the attacker by launching without informing the opening of the electric chew. Therefore, notification may be restricted.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes the first special figure starting area (for example, the first special figure starting port 230) and the second special figure starting area (for example, the second special figure starting port 232). ) And a special figure starting information (for example, a random number value such as a special figure winning random number value or a design random number value) is derived based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special figure starting area. , A general map start area (for example, the first general map start port 228, the second general map start port 229) is provided, and based on the fact that the game ball has entered the general map start area, In a game machine for deriving a random number value such as a winning symbol random number value, a random number value such as a design random number value), a predetermined number of special figure starting information derived based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting area ( For example, the first special figure starting information storage means (for example, 4 pieces) A random number value storage area for special figure 1), and a second special figure start information storage for storing up to a predetermined number of special figure start information derived based on the game ball entering the second special figure start area Special figure starting information storage means having means (for example, a random value storage area for special figure 1), and a predetermined number of universal figure starting information derived based on a game ball entering the general figure starting area A special figure start information storage means (for example, a random number storage area for a general figure) that stores up to a predetermined special figure in a state where at least one of the special figure start information is stored in the special figure start information storage means When the determination condition is satisfied (for example, when opening / closing control of the special figure variable game and the variable prize opening 234 is not performed), whether or not it is determined based on the special figure start information stored in the special figure start information storage means (for example, , Special figure win / fail judgment, special figure symbol lottery) Special figure determination / rejection determination means (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process, special figure 1 related lottery process) and one or more special figure start information stored in the general figure start information storage means. When the figure win / fail determination condition is satisfied (for example, when the opening / closing control of the normal figure variable game and the second special figure start port 232 is not performed), the normal figure start information stored in the general figure start information storage means is added. A means for determining whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not (for example, determining whether or not to determine a normal figure), and notifying the result of the determination of whether or not to determine the result of the determination of whether or not the figure is correct. The notification of the result of the success / failure determination based on the special figure start information stored in the means is given priority over the notification of the result of the determination of the success / failure based on the special figure start information stored in the first special figure start information storage means. The success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means The special figure starting information that is not performed is stored only in the first special figure starting information storage means of the first special figure starting information storage means and the second special figure starting information storage means. When the new special figure starting information is stored in the second special figure starting information storage means, the result of the determination of success / failure based on the new special figure starting information stored in the second special figure starting information storage means The special figure success / failure determination result notification means (for example, the first special figure display) is performed prior to the notification of the result of the success / failure determination based on the special figure start information already stored in the first special figure start information storage means. Device 212, second special-figure display device 214), and notification of the result of the success / failure determination, and notification of the result of the determination of success / failure based on the general map start information stored in the general map start information storage means. Is a means for determining whether or not a common figure is determined (for example, a common figure display device 210). And a first open / close state (for example, a closed state) in which entry of a game ball into the second special figure starting area is difficult, and a second open / close state (for example, open) in which the game ball can easily enter the area Variable winning means (for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232) capable of changing the open / closed state from one to the other of the state), and the result of the success / failure determination by the normal figure determination / rejection determination means. When the result is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, any one of ordinary maps A to C), the variable winning means is changed from the first open / close state to the second open / close state as the easy winning state. , A variable for performing control to continue the second open / close state for a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 6.0 seconds, 1.9 seconds, 0.2 seconds, etc.) and change the first open / close state again. Winning control means (for example, normal state update process) And a notifying means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for notifying an effect operation related to the easy-to-win state based on a result of determination by the means, wherein the second special figure starting area includes a first flow path ( For example, the winning rate of the game ball that has passed through the starting area of the game ball that has passed through the right flow path RF including the right flow path RF is the second flow path (for example, the left half view of the front view including the left flow path LF). Higher than the winning rate of the game ball that has passed the game area) to the start area, the normal start area (for example, the second normal start port 229) is provided on the first flow path, The variable winning control means includes a first opening control pattern (for example, six blade members 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 that allow the game ball to win the second special figure starting area as the second open / close state). .0 seconds, control pattern that opens only once And a second opening control pattern (for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is turned on for 0.2 seconds once, and the duration of the second opening / closing state is shorter than the first opening control pattern). A control pattern that only opens), and the variable prize based on the fact that a first specific success / failure determination result (e.g. Means is controlled according to the first opening control pattern, and the variable winning means is set to the second prize based on the fact that a second specific success / failure determination result (for example, the general figure C) is derived by the ordinary / failure determination means. Controlled by an opening control pattern, and when the first specific success / failure determination result is derived by the general-purpose determination / rejection determination unit in a predetermined gaming state, the notification unit OK When notifying that the winning means is controlled by the first opening control pattern (for example, performing a public utility opening notice), and the second specific success / failure determination result is derived by the normal / non-winning determination means The game machine is characterized in that it does not notify that the variable winning means is controlled by the second opening control pattern based on the determination result.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the notification is made only when there is an expectation for entering the second special figure starting area, so that the second special feature can be obtained. In some cases, the discouragement of the player that occurs when the player does not enter the starting area can be prevented. In addition, by providing a plurality of opening patterns of variable winning means, there may be a case where the average opening time for each state is made different, and the advantage for each state can be made different. In addition, since the variation of special figure 2 is preferentially performed, if there are a plurality of special figure 2 winnings in one opening opportunity, the variation of special figure 2 is continuously performed. It is possible to execute a production with continuity. Conventionally, when the interrupt variation of Special Figure 2 is sporadically performed, the tempo of the production collapses and the production may not be consistent. In the present invention, there are cases where such a situation can be avoided and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment includes an electric chew (for example, the second special figure starting port 232) that allows a game ball to win, and a plurality of effects. And a production stand (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), wherein one of the plurality of effects is a first effect, and the plurality of effects One of them is a second effect, and the first effect is an effect performed in relation to whether or not the electric chew is opened (for example, “electric chew shown in FIG. 26 (e)”). The second effect is an effect performed in connection with the opening of the electric Chu (for example, “Chance when winning!” Shown in FIG. 26 (f)). Display or the display of “Bonus Bonus!” Shown in FIG. The second effect is an effect performed in connection with the opening of the electric chew. In the first gaming state, the second effect is performed after the first effect is performed. In the first gaming state, the first effect may not be performed and the second effect may be performed. In the second gaming state, the first effect is not performed. are those, wherein the second game condition, jackpot Ri gaming state that is the second effect, when performing the rendition of said second after the first effect is performed, first The second effect is an effect that can be executed in the second mode when the second effect is performed without performing the first effect, A second aspect is a gaming machine characterized in that the second aspect is different from the first aspect .

  According to the gaming table according to the present embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the first presentation (opening notice) is not intentionally performed, so that the notification regarding the electric Chu is less conspicuous than the first gaming state, and the game is more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the person from paying attention to the electric Chu. For this reason, since the player's attention can be gathered in the big hit game state, the player can surely obtain a profit from the big hit game state, and the player's willingness to play may be enhanced. Also, in the first gaming state, there are cases where the second effect is performed after the first effect is performed, and the second effect is performed without performing the first effect. In some cases, providing a performance can increase a player's willingness to play.

  In the third gaming state, the first effect is not performed, and the third gaming state may be an electric support state. In the third gaming state, the second effect may not be performed. In the second gaming state, the second effect may not be performed. The first effect may be an effect that can be executed only in the first gaming state, and the second effect may be an effect that can be executed only in the first gaming state.

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has an electric chew (for example, the second special figure starting port 232) that can be opened and closed, and an effecting means (for example, the first device) that can execute a plurality of effects. A plurality of effects including a first effect and a second effect, wherein the first effect is whether the electric chew is released or not. The second effect is an effect (for example, an open notification) performed in connection with the opening of the electric chew. Yes, in the first game state, the first effect may not be performed, the second effect may be performed, and in the second game state, the first effect is not performed, In the second gaming state, the second performance is not performed, The second game condition is jackpot gaming state, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first effect in the jackpot gaming state (the effect performed in connection with whether or not the electric Chu opens) and the second effect (the electric Chu is open). In particular, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the jackpot gaming state, and the player can surely obtain the profits from the jackpot gaming state. In some cases, the game motivation can be increased. In addition, by not performing the second performance, the player may not notice that the electric Chu is open, and as a result, the player may be damaged. May be compensated.

  In the first gaming state, the first effect and the second effect may be performed. In addition, a decorative symbol display unit capable of displaying a decorative symbol is provided, and the first effect may be an effect performed by the decorative symbol display unit. In addition, the first effect may produce whether or not the electric Chu opens, and the second effect may produce that the electric Chu is open. Further, the first gaming state may be a non-electric support state.

  Further, in the third gaming state, the second effect is not performed, and the third gaming state may be an electric support state. Also, an openable / closable attacker may be provided, and the third gaming state may be a gaming state that can be shifted to after the attacker is released in a third pattern. In addition, a hit determination means (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process, special figure 1 related lottery process) capable of executing a hit determination (for example, special figure success / failure determination, special figure symbol lottery) is provided. When the result of the hit determination is a win, the pattern can be opened and closed by any one of the plurality of patterns, and one of the plurality of patterns is a first pattern (for example, a second pattern). This is a control pattern in which the blade member 232a of the special drawing start port 232 is opened only once for 0.2 seconds, and one of the plurality of patterns is a second pattern (for example, the second special drawing start). The second pattern is an advantageous pattern over the first pattern, and the second effect is as follows: The electric chew is the first The effect is performed in relation to being opened in the pattern of, and the effect means is means for not performing the effect related to the electric Chu being opened in the first pattern, The effect means may be a means that does not execute an effect related to whether or not the electric Chu opens in the first pattern.

  In addition, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment is capable of opening and closing at least a plurality of detecting means capable of detecting at least a game ball, a plurality of symbol displaying means capable of displaying at least a symbol variation display. A gaming machine comprising: an electric chew; at least an openable / closable attacker; and a reporting unit capable of reporting at least a plurality of notifications, wherein at least one of the plurality of detection units is a first detection unit And at least one of the plurality of detection means is a second detection means, at least one of the plurality of detection means is a third detection means, and the plurality of symbol displays. At least one of the means is first special symbol display means, and at least one of the plurality of symbol display means is second special symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol displays At least one of the tiers is a normal symbol display means, at least one of the plurality of notifications is a first notification, and the second detection means is configured such that the electric chew is in a closed state. The case where the electric chew is in an open state is easier to detect the game ball than the case, and the third detection means is provided on the first flow path, The first special symbol display means is capable of displaying at least a special symbol variation display when the first condition is satisfied. The first condition is based on the fact that the first detection means is a game ball. The first special symbol display means is capable of displaying at least the first special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display means. Indicates the first special symbol variation display. The second special symbol display means can display at least the special symbol variation display when the second condition is satisfied. The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied at least when the second detection means detects a game ball, and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display means is , Display is started in preference to the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display means, the normal symbol display means, when the third condition is satisfied, the normal symbol variation display The display can be displayed at least, and the third condition is a condition that may be satisfied at least when the third detection means detects a game ball, and the normal symbol display means One ordinary design change The normal symbol display means can display at least the first normal symbol after displaying the first normal symbol variation display, and can display at least the normal symbol. The display means can display at least a second normal symbol variation display, and the normal symbol display means displays at least the second normal symbol after the second normal symbol variation display is displayed. The electric chew can be opened at least in a first pattern when the first normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means, and the electric chew is When the second normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means, at least the second pattern can be opened, and the electric chew is provided on the second flow path. The attacker can open at least in a third pattern when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means, and the second detection means can It is easier to detect a game ball that passes through the second flow path than a game ball that passes through one flow path, and the third detection means is more than a game ball that passes through the second flow path. Is easy to detect a game ball passing through the first flow-down path, and in the second pattern, the total time for which the electric chew takes the open state is calculated in the first pattern. When the second normal symbol variation display is displayed on the normal symbol display means in the first period, the notifying means is longer than a total time for the Chu to take the open state. One notification It is possible to start notification at least, and the notification means does not notify the first notification when the second normal symbol variation display is displayed on the normal symbol display means in the second period. The first period is a period in a non-electric support state, and the first period is a period in which the attacker is in a closed state, and the second period Is a period in the non-electric support state, and the second period is a period in which the attacker is open in the third pattern. .

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in a general gaming machine, the special figure variable game is the main (main role) of the game, and the general figure variable game is a role (supporting role) for assisting the special figure variable game. Is responsible. Since attackers are released as a result of special figure floating games, the attention of the players is attracted to the opening of the attackers, and the designer of the game table is open to the attackers to improve the interest of the players. It is usually designed to be noticed by the player. Therefore, if the first notification (electric Chu long open notification) is performed while the attacker is open, the result may be contrary to the design intention. However, in the present invention, the attacker is open in the non-electric support state. By restricting the first notification (electric Chu long open notification), it is possible to attract the player's attention to the opening of the attacker, it is possible for the player to reliably earn the profit by winning the attacker In some cases, the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  In addition, by not performing the long-open notification of the electric Chu, the player may not notice that the electric Chu is long open, and as a result, the player may be damaged, but by winning the attacker In some cases, the above-mentioned loss can be compensated for by the profit given to the player, and even if the attacker's opening pattern is difficult for the game ball to win and the player is not profited, In some cases, the player may be reminded that the special figure variable game is more important.

  In addition, the gaming state may change after the big hit when the attacker opens, for example, when the gaming state after the big hit is the electric support state, long opening of the electric chew frequently occurs. That is, a state in which the player does not feel grateful for the long opening of the electric Chu occurs. In the non-electric support state in the state immediately before the start of the electric support state, if the long release of the electric chew occurs, the player may feel the occurrence unnecessarily. In this case, it is desirable not to make the player aware of the occurrence of the long open of the electric chew as much as possible. However, in the present invention, during the non-electric support state during the opening of the attacker, ) In some cases, it may be possible to prevent the player from being aware of the occurrence of the long opening of the electric Chu.

  In addition, after the said attacker is open | released by the said 3rd pattern, what can transfer to an electric support state at least may be sufficient. Further, the first special symbol display means can display at least a second special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display means displays the second special symbol variation display. The second special symbol can be stopped and displayed at least, the second special symbol is a symbol different from the first special symbol, and the attacker is the first special symbol display means. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, at least the fourth pattern can be opened. In the third pattern, the total time for the attacker to take the open state is the fourth pattern. In the pattern, the attacker is longer than the total time for which the attacker takes an open state, and the notification means displays the second normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display means in the third period. In other words, the first notification can be started at least, and the third period is a period in a non-electric support state, and the third period is the time when the attacker It may be a period opened in four patterns.

  And a prize ball payout means capable of paying out at least a prize ball, wherein the prize ball payout means is capable of paying out at least the prize ball when a game ball is won by the attacker. The attacker that is open in the fourth pattern may be one in which a game ball can hardly win. In addition, a prize ball payout unit capable of at least paying out a prize ball is provided, and the prize ball payout unit pays out at least a first amount of the prize ball when the second detection unit detects the game ball. The winning ball payout means is capable of paying out at least a second amount of the winning ball when the attacker has won a winning game ball, and the second amount is: It may be greater than the first amount.

  In addition, the second detection means hardly detects game balls passing through the first flow down path, and the third detection means substantially detects game balls passing through the second flow down path. It may not be detected.

  In addition, the notifying unit determines that a specific condition is satisfied even if the first specific determination result is derived by the normal determination determination unit (for example, a special condition determination unit). During the jackpot game corresponding to FIGS. L to U), it is not necessary to notify that the variable winning means is controlled by the first opening control pattern.

  With such a configuration, for example, under certain conditions, the player can gain an advantage by restricting the notification of long-term release of the electric utility (electric chew) based on the establishment of specific conditions. In some cases, it is possible to focus on entering a variable winning opening having a higher advantage than entering a low second special figure starting opening, and to provide a player with a larger profit.

  In addition, when the normal figure success / failure determination unit performs the success / failure determination based on the general figure start information, a normal figure high probability state in which a probability that the specific success / failure determination result is derived is set to a predetermined probability and , Having a plurality of lottery states in a normal low probability state in which the probability that the specific success / failure determination result is derived is set to be lower than the predetermined probability, and the specific condition is that the lottery state is A normal high probability state may be used.

  In the normal high probability state, the probability that a long-time pattern is selected from among a plurality of release control patterns increases, so that it is possible to allow a plurality of spheres to enter the second special figure starting port. The need for is low. For this reason, by restricting the execution of the notification based on the long-time opening of the public utility as in the present invention, a situation in which the game becomes redundant due to the notification based on the long-time opening and obstructs other effects in advance. Can be prevented.

  Also, a prize ball area (for example, a variable prize opening 234) into which a game ball can enter, a prize ball payout means (for example, a payout device 152) for paying a prize ball to a player, and a game ball to the prize ball area A prize ball payout control means (for example, a payout request number transmission process) for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls by the prize ball payout means when it is determined that a game ball has entered the prize ball area. A first open / close state (for example, a closed state) in which entry of a game ball into the prize ball region is difficult and a second open / close state (for example, an open state) in which entry of the game ball into the region is easy A prize ball area variable winning means (the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234) capable of changing the open / closed state from one to the other, and a result of the determination of the success / failure by the special figure determination means is a specific result (E.g. Special A to Special) U The prize ball area variable winning means is changed from the first open / close state to the second open / close state, the second open / close state is continued for a predetermined upper limit time, and the first open / close state is again set. A prize ball variable variable winning control means (for example, special figure 2 state update process, special figure 1 state update process) for performing control to change the state, and the specific condition is specified by the special figure success / failure determination means It may consist of derivation of the result of the determination of whether or not.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a greater profit to the player by restricting the long-term release notification of the utility player based on the fact that the opening condition of the variable prize opening (attacker) is established. You may be able to give

  In addition, the prize ball area variable winning control means sets a first opening control pattern (for example, a door member 232a of the variable prize opening 234) that allows a game ball to win the prize ball area in the second open / close state. A control pattern that opens once for 25 seconds per round) and a second opening control pattern (for example, a door member of the variable prize opening 234) that has a shorter duration of the second opening / closing state than the first opening control pattern. 232a, a control pattern that opens twice for 0.4 seconds only for one round), and the notification means derives the specific success / failure determination result by the special figure success / failure determination means. Even when the winning ball area variable winning control means selects the second opening control pattern, the starting area variable winning control means selects the first opening control pattern. The may be notified that the variable winning device is controlled by the first opening control pattern.

  With such a configuration, even if the attacker opens, if the opening pattern is established so that almost no player can enter the open attacker, the long-opening of the public utility will be released. By giving priority to the notification, there may be a case where a greater profit can be given to the player.

  The configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment. For example, the “first opening control pattern of the variable winning means” according to the present invention is 6 Opening pattern is not limited to opening once per second, but, for example, an opening pattern that opens multiple times, such as opening once for 6 seconds, closing once for 3 seconds + closing once for 1 second + opening once for 3 seconds It is good. That is, the variable winning control means includes a first opening control pattern that allows a game ball to win a second special figure starting area as the second opening / closing state, and the first opening control pattern is the second opening / closing state. It is only necessary to have a plurality of release control patterns including the second release control patterns having different durations. Therefore, the “second opening control pattern of the variable winning means” according to the present invention is not limited to the pattern shown in the above embodiment.

  Further, when the duration of the second open / close state is longer in the first opening control pattern than in the second opening control pattern, as described above, the special figure fluctuation in the normal high probability state is caused. The second opening control pattern is allowed to continue the second opening / closing state more than the first opening control pattern while suppressing the decrease in interest of the second starting area. When the time is long, it is possible to change the degree of advantage for each gaming state according to the change in the normal state probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game and improve the interest of the game table.

  Similarly, the “principal ball area variable winning control means” according to the present invention also includes a first opening control pattern that allows a game ball to win a prize ball area as the second open / close state, and the first opening control pattern. It is only necessary to have a plurality of opening control patterns including a second opening control pattern having a shorter duration of the second opening / closing state than the opening control pattern shown in the above embodiment.

  In addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type), it can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), a sealed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, and the like. It can also be applied to smart balls and the like. 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.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of 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 things.

  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 136 Launch button 152 Dispensing device 200 Game board 206 Production device 208 Decoration symbol display device 210 Universal map display device 212 First special figure display device 214 Second special figure display device 218 First special figure reservation lamp 220 Second special feature Figure hold lamp 226 General winning opening 228 General drawing starting opening 230 First special figure starting opening 232 Second special drawing starting opening 234 Variable winning opening 300 Main control section 400 First sub control section 500 Second sub control section

Claims (10)

Electric Chu that game balls can win,
Production means capable of performing multiple productions;
A game machine equipped with
One of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
One of the plurality of effects is a second effect,
The first effect is an effect performed in connection with whether or not the electric Chu opens.
The second effect is an effect performed in connection with the opening of the electric Chu,
In the first gaming state, the second effect may be performed after the first effect is performed,
In the first gaming state, the second effect may be performed without the first effect,
In the second gaming state, the first performance is not performed,
The second gaming state, Ri jackpot gaming state that is
When the second effect is executed after the first effect is performed, the second effect is an effect that can be executed in the first mode.
When the second effect is performed without performing the first effect, the second effect is an effect that can be executed in the second mode.
The second aspect is an aspect different from the first aspect.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
In the third gaming state, the first performance is not performed,
The third gaming state is an electric support state.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
In the third gaming state, the second performance is not performed.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
In the second gaming state, the second performance is not performed.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4, Comprising:
The first effect is an effect that can be executed only in the first gaming state,
The second effect is an effect that can be executed only in the first gaming state.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 5, Comprising:
The first gaming state is a non-electric support state.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 6, Comprising:
The first effect is to determine whether or not the electric Chu opens.
The second effect is to produce that the electric Chu is open.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 2 or claim 3,
It has an attacker that can be opened and closed,
The third gaming state is a gaming state that can be transitioned to after the attacker is released in a third pattern.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 8 , Comprising:
A hit determination means capable of executing a hit determination is provided,
The electric chew can be opened and closed in any one of a plurality of patterns when the result of the hit determination is a win.
One pattern of the plurality of patterns is a first pattern,
One pattern of the plurality of patterns is a second pattern,
The second pattern is a more advantageous pattern than the first pattern,
The second effect is an effect performed in association with the electric Chu opening in the second pattern,
The effect means is means for not performing an effect related to the electric Chu being opened in the first pattern,
The effect means is means for not performing an effect related to whether or not the electric Chu opens in the first pattern.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 9 , Comprising:
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.