JP6799840B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In some conventional game machines, a hit / fail judgment is made with a predetermined jackpot probability based on the ball entering the starting opening, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot, a jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened is executed. Then, there is a game clerk or the like having a probability setting function of changing the jackpot probability by performing a predetermined operation on the game machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-10-57583

In the case of a game machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, since the game store decides which setting to use, the player expects the game machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs many high-setting game machines that are easy to give a lot of profits to the players in order to call many players, and gives a lot of profits to the players in order to obtain a lot of profits. Install many low-setting game machines that are difficult to do (settings with a low jackpot probability), or install an appropriate number of high-setting game machines to balance them. Therefore, the setting and management of the jackpot probability is very important.

On the other hand, when the amount of profit given to the player is far from the assumption, the setting of the game machine may be confirmed. In addition, if the cause is that the setting of the game machine is not intended, the probability setter on the game store side simply mistakenly set it (to a probability different from the schedule), or , It is necessary to confirm whether the fraudster set the probability fraudulently. However, since it is not known when the jackpot probability setting has been changed, it takes a lot of labor to check the security cameras and the like. In addition, if such fraudulent acts are committed, there is a risk that both the game store and the player will be disadvantaged, the number of players will decrease, and the operating rate of the game machine will decrease.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a determination probability setting function, it is possible to memorize the timing of changing the determination probability setting to prevent fraud and provide a fair gaming machine. Is what you do.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A timer means to count at a constant period,
A timer storage means for storing the count value of the timer means is provided.
By performing a predetermined input operation with the start of power supply by the power supply means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
The timer storage means stores a count value when the determination probability of the determination means is changed .
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Based on detecting a drop in the power supply voltage, the game state information stored in the game state information storage means and the count value stored in the timer storage means are stored for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped. Possible memory retention means and
When the power supply means starts power supply, a game that restores the game state information and the count value when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information and the count value stored in the memory holding means. State information recovery means and
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased without erasing the count value stored and held by the storage holding means, and the count value when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is restored. Equipped with a game status information initialization means that does not restore the game status information ,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game status information is restored by the game status information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a game machine, a judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probabilities of the judgment means, and a judgment probability selection means that can select a predetermined judgment probability from a plurality of judgment probabilities by a predetermined input operation. And a determination probability setting means that can set the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means. Further, the timer means for counting at a fixed cycle (timekeeping means) and the timer storage means for storing a predetermined count value of the timer means are provided, and the timer storage means is a timer means when the setting of the determination probability is changed. It is assumed that the count value of is stored. As a result, when the determination probability setting is changed, the count value at that time can be stored, and the time when the determination probability setting is changed can be confirmed later. Further, this makes it possible to confirm whether the change timing of the determination probability is appropriate, whether the changer is appropriate, and the like.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to memorize the timing of changing the setting of the determination probability, and it is possible to provide a fair gaming machine.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a block diagram of a power supply board and the like. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to special symbols acquired by the game control microcomputer, (B) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary symbols acquired by the game control microcomputer, and (C) is a reach determination table. Yes, (D) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a table which shows the jackpot determination table for each game mode. It is a table which shows the jackpot probability for each game mode. It is a table which shows the fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the initial setting process. It is a flowchart of a mode setting process. It is a flowchart of a mode confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the power-on notification processing. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of base display processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a mode setting monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the mode setting process of Example 2. It is a block diagram of the power supply board and the like of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart of the mode setting process of Example 3. It is a flowchart of the mode setting process of Example 3. It is a flowchart of the power-on notification processing of Example 4.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Therefore, a simple "directing button 63") is provided. As for the plurality of effect buttons, the effect buttons to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect.

Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the first embodiment, and any input detecting means (for example,) that can detect the input from the player or that the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63. , Appearance type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input detection means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. Good. The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5 for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible.

As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. In addition, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game, and a waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production, the winning game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, the production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second feature displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, and the movable decoration The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member becomes visible.

As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for the hit. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which includes a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entrance”) provided with a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, in the game area 3, above the first large winning opening 30, and at the lower right of the center decoration 10, the second large winning device 36 provided with the second large winning opening 35 (“the second variable entry opening”). ”) Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second variable entry port 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to.

In addition, the second large winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball entered in the second large winning opening 35 can pass, and a game ball entering the second large winning opening 35. It is configured to include a movable piece 150 for guiding (sorting) to the region 39 or the non-specific region 49. The movable piece 150 is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5), and the movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second large winning opening 35, in other words, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. The operation is started. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and is guided to the specific area 49. It becomes impossible to pass through 39.

On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and is guided to the specific area 39. It is possible to pass through 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol hit / miss judgment is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

Further, a plurality of general entry ports 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed, and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed. .. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, the ball is left-handed to enter the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second The aim is to enter the large winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening, the second start opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the general entry opening, each entry opening is predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 has a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information (first) related to the second special symbol. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold) and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit (specific result), the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second. When the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch of the game ball. A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate the direction, that is, whether to hit right or left. The various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) based on the above is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped is used. A special game (big hit game, small hit game) that opens the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is the first result (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second result (2R jackpot) is obtained, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the third result (small hit) is obtained, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" can be turned on and the rest can be turned off.

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. Similar to the first special symbol display 41b, the stop display mode is defined as a different display mode depending on the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a as the first special figure hold, and if the ball enters the second start port 21, the second special figure is reserved. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of (undigested) special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four each. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means". ..

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special figure hold is a special for judging the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special figure hold (either big hit, small hit, miss, big hit type, etc.) and showing the judgment result. It means to execute the variable display of the symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of u is turned off and the LED of v is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”. Further, when the number of holds is 2, the display mode can be such that the LED of u is turned on in red and the LED of v is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. Further, when the number of holds is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u ● v ●".

Further, when the number of holds is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲" to set the display mode. Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds 1 to 1 No. 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in a mode in which only the t LED is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. The off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passing, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number. Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44.

Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of q is turned off and the LED of r is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of hold numbers 2 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which is also referred to as a “game control unit”) that controls game profits such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. ”), Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as“ sub-control unit ”and“ effect control unit ”) that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect display 102, first effect hold indicator 103a, second effect hold indicator 103b, etc. It is provided with an image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) or the like that controls the display of the above. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. In the RAM of the game control microcomputer 81, the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a and second special figure holding storage unit 85b), the normal drawing holding storage unit 86, and a decrease in power supply voltage are applied. A backup area 161 (also referred to as a "main control backup area") that stores and holds information indicating the game state at that time (also referred to as "game state information") when detected (when a power failure occurs) is provided. There is. The backup area 161 is a save area for storing and holding a predetermined game state information of the backup target among the information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped. Is. Then, when the power supply is restarted, it is possible to restore (recover) a predetermined gaming state when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the gaming state information stored and held in the backup area 161. .. These processes are also referred to as "game status information recovery means".

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control board 80 has a probability of determining a big hit, a probability of determining a small hit, and a large hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. A "mode setting switch 82" is provided so that the probability of determining the jackpot type when the determination is made can be changed from the outside by a predetermined input operation. As shown in FIG. 6, the "mode setting switch 82" is a slide-type switch whose setting can be switched in five stages. Further, a game clerk or the like (mode setter, probability setter) slides the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to the left or right (performs a predetermined input operation) under specific conditions described later. Depending on), it is possible to select any game mode. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the operation unit 82a is located at the position where "game mode 3" is selected, and the game mode is set to "game mode 3".

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to select an arbitrary gaming mode from five types of gaming modes by inputting to the mode setting switch 82. As five types of game modes, a game mode 1, a game mode 2, a game mode 3, a game mode 4, and a game mode 5 are provided. Then, in FIG. 6, by locating the operation unit 82a at the setting position (position of [1]) at the left end of the mode setting switch 82, the game mode setting can be set to the game mode 1. Further, by locating the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (position of [2]) from the left of the mode setting switch 82, the game mode setting can be set to the game mode 2. Further, by locating the operation unit 82a at the third setting position (position of [3]) from the left of the mode setting switch 82, the game mode setting can be set to the game mode 3 (FIG. 6). Setting mode). Further, by locating the operation unit 82a at the second setting position (position of [4]) from the right of the mode setting switch 82, the game mode setting can be set to the game mode 4. Further, by locating the operation unit 82a at the rightmost setting position (position of [5]) of the mode setting switch 82, the game mode setting can be set to the game mode 5 (see FIG. 6). ..

Further, by moving (positioning) the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to an arbitrary setting position, the game mode can be set to any game mode of the setter. The setting state of the mode setting switch 82, that is, the position of the operation unit 82a is monitored by the CPU of the main control board 80, and the position of the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 (selected by the operator) is monitored by the CPU. The selection information indicating the played game mode) is recognized. Then, when an operator such as a game clerk performs a predetermined input operation on the mode setting switch 82 in order to change the game mode and the selection information is changed, the CPU of the main control board 80 is determined to be described later. It is determined whether or not the change condition of is satisfied (determines whether the operation was performed under specific conditions), and if it is satisfied, the game mode corresponding to the selection information is set (mode change) and is satisfied. If not, the game mode corresponding to the selection information is not set (the mode is not changed). When this change condition is satisfied, the means for setting (changing the setting) the game mode is also referred to as "determination probability setting means". Further, the mode setting switch 82 (including the operation unit 82a and the like) is also referred to as a "determination probability selection means", and information indicating a position (selected setting) selected by the mode setting switch 82 is "selection information". Also called.

Here, each game mode (game mode 1 to game mode 5) will be described with reference to FIG. When the game mode is set to "game mode 1", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined as a jackpot in the first special symbol winning / failing determination and probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol winning / failing determination) is low. It is 1/630 in the probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Further, the small hit probability is 1/160 for both the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In addition, the jackpot type (judgment for determining the jackpot type) when a jackpot is obtained in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a ratio of 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. It is sorted by. The random number for determining the jackpot type is composed of 100 values from 0 to 99, and one of the values is acquired at the timing of entering the starting port (first starting port or second starting port), and the acquired value is used. The jackpot type is decided. Further, as for the big hit type (big hit type determination judgment) when a big hit is made in the second special symbol winning / failing judgment, the ratio of 15R 4th big hit is 100%. That is, when it is determined as a big hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, it is always a 15R fourth big hit. The jackpot probability is also referred to as "judgment probability".

Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 2", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined as a jackpot in the first special symbol winning / failing determination and probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol winning / failing determination). Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Other conditions are the same as in game mode 1. Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 3", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined as a jackpot in the first special symbol winning / failing determination and probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol winning / failing determination). However, it is 1/210 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/63 in the high probability state. Other conditions are the same as in game mode 1. Comparing these game modes 1 to 3, it is said that the jackpot probability (so-called first hit probability) in the low probability state is different, the game mode 3 is the most advantageous for the player, and then the game mode 2 Is advantageous, and the game mode 3 is the most disadvantageous game mode for the player.

Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 4", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined as a jackpot in the first special symbol winning / failing determination and probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol winning / failing determination). Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/42 in the high probability state. Further, the small hit probability is set to 1/90 for both the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In addition, the jackpot type (judgment for determining the jackpot type) when a jackpot is obtained in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a ratio of 30% for the 15R first jackpot, 60% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. It is sorted by. In this game mode 4, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the same as that in the game mode 2, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/42, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is the highest in the game mode. Has been done. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment performs a predetermined number of special symbol hit / fail determinations in a high probability state, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, it shifts to a low probability state ( The specifications are so-called "ST machine" and "probability variation number cutting game machine"). Therefore, this game mode 4 is considered to have the highest possibility that the next big hit will occur in a high probability state as compared with other game modes. That is, it can be said that the game mode 4 is the setting (game mode) in which the high probability state is least likely to end without generating a big hit.

On the other hand, in the determination of the jackpot type, it is set to be disadvantageous as compared with other game modes. Specifically, in the big hit type judgment when a big hit is made in the first special symbol winning / failing judgment, the ratio of the 15R first big hit, which is likely to be given a privilege (high probability state), is higher than that of other game modes. It is set low, and the ratio of the 15R second jackpot, which is unlikely to be given a privilege (high probability state), is set higher than in other game modes. As a result, in the game mode 4, there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur in the high probability state, but it is unlikely that the high probability state will continue based on the big hit.

Next, when the game mode is set to "game mode 5", the jackpot probability (probability of being determined as a jackpot in the first special symbol winning / failing determination and probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second special symbol winning / failing determination). Is 1/315 in the low probability state (normal state) and 1/90 in the high probability state. Further, the small hit probability is 1/210 for both the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. In addition, the jackpot type (judgment for determining the jackpot type) when a jackpot is obtained in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a ratio of 50% for the 15R first jackpot, 40% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. It is sorted by. In this game mode 5, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the same as that in the game mode 2, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/90, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is the lowest in the game mode. Has been done. Therefore, this game mode 5 has the lowest possibility that the next big hit will occur in the high probability state as compared with other game modes, and there is a possibility that the high probability state will end without generating the big hit. It can be said that it is the highest setting. On the other hand, in the determination of the jackpot type, it is set to be advantageous as compared with other game modes. Specifically, in the big hit type judgment when a big hit is made in the first special symbol winning / failing judgment, the ratio of the 15R first big hit, which is likely to be given a privilege (high probability state), is higher than that of other game modes. It is set high, and the ratio of the 15R second jackpot, which is unlikely to be given a privilege (high probability state), is set lower than in other game modes. As a result, in the game mode 5, it is unlikely that the next big hit will occur in the high probability state, but if it becomes a big hit, it is highly likely that the high probability state will continue based on the big hit. ing.

In this way, it has a game mode that is disadvantageous and a game mode that is advantageous compared to others, and there is a high probability that a big hit will occur in a high probability state (during the privilege granting state), but when it becomes a big hit, the high probability state will occur. A game mode in which the possibility of continuing (the possibility of being granted a privilege again) is low, or a game mode in which the probability of a big hit in a high probability state is low but the high probability state is likely to continue in the case of a big hit. It is equipped with various game modes that can correspond to the tastes of various players. As a result, the player who selects the game machine selects a predetermined game machine and plays the game, expecting that the game machine is set to his / her favorite game mode. Further, since the small hit probability is different between the game modes 1 to 3, the game mode 4, and the game mode 5, the player can set by counting the number of small hits generated during the game. It is possible to guess the game mode that is being played to some extent. As a result, the player can guess whether or not the gaming machine being played is set to the desired gaming mode, and can use it as an index for continuing the game. As a result, it is possible to give a new game interest and enhance the game interest.

Further, in these game modes, it is possible to make some or all of the displayed identification information (effect symbol), the appearing character, the reach effect (character effect), and the like different. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment has a reference to a main control board 80, a payout control board 110, other control boards (sub control board 90, image control board 100), and the like. A power supply board 109 for supplying driving power is provided. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power supply unit 104 for supplying (power supply) driving power to each control board and the like, and a voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 for monitoring a decrease in the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board. ing. Further, the power supply board 109 is used as a switch for a game clerk or the like to perform a predetermined input operation by performing a predetermined operation (turning on by pressing the left side portion and turning off by pressing the right side portion). A power switch 84 capable of starting or stopping the supply of the power supply voltage, a backup area provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 by performing a predetermined input operation, and a backup provided in the RAM of the payout control unit 110. It includes a RAM clear switch 83 that erases and initializes the stored contents of the area. The power supply board 109 is also referred to as a "power supply means". Further, the power supply board 109 may be composed of one board or a plurality of boards. This also applies to the main control board 80, the payout control board 110, the sub control board 90, and other control boards.

When only the power switch 84 is turned on while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not supplied with power (power is turned off), the power supply voltage is supplied to the power supply board 109 and the power supply board 109 is supplied to various control boards. The required drive power is supplied. Then, when the game state information when the power is turned off (when the power is low) is normally stored (retained) in the backup area, the game when the power is turned off (when the power is low) is based on the game state information. After recovering the state, the game is made ready to play (this is also called "game state information recovery means"). On the other hand, when the power switch 84 is turned on, if the power switch 84 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch 83 for a predetermined period, the input information (RAM clear signal) of the RAM clear switch is mainly controlled from the power supply board 109. If there is game state information input to the unit 80 and the payout control unit 110 and stored in the backup area (main control unit 80 and the payout control unit 110), the stored game state information is deleted and initialized. Then, the game is set to a playable state (this is also called "game state information initialization means"). This makes it possible to initialize the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the initial state.

When erasing the stored (acquired) game status information by operating the RAM clear switch, the game status information (erasing target game status information) excluding specific game status information from the stored game status information. ) May be deleted. The game state information that is not erased even by this RAM clear (initialization) operation is called "specific game state information". "Specific game status information" is, for example, a base value (first base value, second base value) described later, which can be used to check the operating status of a game machine or by a third party (police, inspection agency, etc.). This is game information used when inspecting a game machine. In addition, other game status information (for example, unpaid prize ball information, status information (probability change / time reduction / big hit), game mode information, error information, etc.) is to be erased by the RAM clear (initialization) operation. ..

Further, the voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC24V, DC12V, DC5V, etc.) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the monitored voltage value drops to a predetermined predetermined value. Then (when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected), a "power supply cutoff signal" indicating that effect is output to the CPU of the main control unit 80, the CPU of the payout control unit 110, and the like (see FIG. 6). .. Further, the CPU of the main control board 80 and the CPU of the payout control board 110 that have received the power cutoff signal transmitted from the power supply board 109 store the game state information stored in the respective RAMs in the backup area, which will be described later. Power off monitoring process is performed. Here, in the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the payout control board 110, a storage area for storing game state information during a game is also referred to as a "game state information storage means", and when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected. A backup area for storing game status information to be backed up is also referred to as a "memory holding means".

Further, a part or all of the RAM of the main control board 80 and the RAM of the payout control board 110 is used as a backup area, and is backed up by the backup power supply (backup voltage) of the power supply unit of the power supply board 109. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power OFF operation, these RAMs are used for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). The contents (game status information) of the backup target (memory retention target) stored in is saved (memory retention). The game state information includes at least information indicating the set game mode (game mode information) and data indicating the game state (state information), that is, data according to the control state of the main control unit (special symbol status). It includes flags, normal symbol status flags, hold storage counter values, probability variation flags, time saving flags, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (unpaid prize ball information).

Then, these game state information are stored (stored) in the backup area (backup RAM) in which the power supply is maintained by the backup power supply. The "data according to the control state of the main control unit" means that the control state (game state) is changed to the power failure or the like when the power supply is restarted after the power failure or the like occurs. This is the data required to restore the control state (game state) at the time (before the power failure occurred). Further, although not shown, the RAM of the sub control unit 90 is also provided with a backup area in the same manner as the main control unit 80 and the like, and game state information (game state information) stored in the RAM of the sub control unit 90 when a power failure or the like occurs. The number of held storages, read-ahead information, probability change flag, time saving flag, etc.) may be stored and retained, and the contents of the backup area of the RAM may be stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control board 80 is provided (mounted) with a mode setting lock portion 89 for enabling the setting change of the game mode described above. As described above, in order for the game clerk or the like to slide the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to the left or right (by performing a predetermined input operation) and select an arbitrary game mode, this It is necessary to operate the mode setting lock unit 89. Although the details will be described later, at least one of inserting a setting key (not shown) into the insertion part 89a of the mode setting lock part 89 and operating (rotating) the setting key to turn on the mode setting lock part 89 is one. As one condition, the game mode can be changed. The state in which the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 89a is vertically oriented (shown by a solid line in FIG. 6) is turned off. When the setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a in this OFF state and the setting key is rotated 90 degrees to the right (rotated by a predetermined amount in one direction), the longitudinal direction of the insertion portion 89a becomes horizontal (broken line in FIG. 6). (Indicated by). This state becomes the ON state.

The game mode can be changed with at least one condition of turning this ON state. Further, the mode setting lock unit 89 is connected to the CPU of the main control unit 80 on the main control board 80, and the CPU of the main control unit 80 is in the ON state or the OFF state of the mode setting lock unit 89. It is possible to determine (identify) when the mode setting lock unit 89 is turned on, when it is turned off, and the like. In addition, when the mode setting lock 89 is turned on and the game mode setting is changed (including the case where the game mode setting is not changed), the setting key is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise (rotated by a predetermined amount in the other direction) for the initial stage. By returning to the position (OFF position), the game mode setting change operation is completed, and the game machine is set to the "gamable state" in which the player can play.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting key is inserted into the insertion unit 89a, the inserted setting key cannot be removed at the ON position and can be removed only at the OFF position. As a result, it is possible to prevent a game clerk or the like from finishing the setting change work with the mode setting lock unit 89 in the OFF state and leaving the game machine in the "unplayable state" as much as possible. Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 80 is sealed (a configuration that cannot be opened without destruction) while being housed in the case for the main control board. Then, only the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 and its peripheral portion are exposed from the main control board case, and the setting key can be inserted into the insertion portion 89a from the outside of the main control board case. There is. That is, the game mode setting can be changed while the main control board case is sealed (closed). The setting key can be removed from the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 only at the OFF position, but can be inserted only at the OFF position. That is, this setting key can be inserted and removed from the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 only at the OFF position.

Further, the main control board 80 is provided with an information display unit 88 (also referred to as a “game information display unit”) for displaying a predetermined game information at a predetermined timing (at a predetermined period) (mounted). ing). As shown in FIG. 6, the information display unit 88 has four LED indicators (first information display unit 88a, second information display unit 88b, third information display unit 88c, third information display unit 88c) on the main control board 80. 4 Information display units 88d) are arranged (mounted) adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. In addition, each LED display has a seven-segment display unit and a dot display unit, and by controlling the display by combining these four LED displays, it is possible to perform a wide variety of displays. It has become. In addition, the information display unit 88 may display the game mode set by the above-mentioned "determination probability setting means" or display the base value (first base value, second base value) described later. is there. When the power supply to the game machine is started (when the power is turned on), all the display units (LED indicators) constituting the information display unit 88 are displayed in a predetermined display mode for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds). For example, all the display units (7 segments + 8 display units with dots) of the 4 information display units (88a, 88b, 88c, 88d) are blinked (for example, lit for 0.5 seconds, 0.5). The seconds are turned off repeatedly). By confirming the initial display mode when the power is turned on, it is possible to confirm whether or not there is a failure or malfunction in the display units (32 in total) constituting the information display unit 88. Further, in order to facilitate confirmation, it is desirable to perform display control of the same display mode on all display units at substantially the same timing.

Further, it is assumed that the information display unit 88 is in a display state for displaying some game information at all times after the power is turned on. In this embodiment, the game mode is displayed in the game mode display state (“game mode change state”, “game mode confirmation state”) from the time the power is turned on until the game becomes available, and the game mode is displayed. When the game becomes possible, the base display state is set to display the base value described later. That is, it is assumed that no game information is displayed, that is, the OFF state is not set. As a result, it is possible to always display some game information according to the state of the game machine and quickly and surely grasp the game information. Further, by touching the information display unit 88 in a state where no game information is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the information display unit 88, the control unit that displays and controls the information display unit 88, the wiring, or the like has some kind of failure or malfunction. Therefore, it becomes possible to quickly repair and take measures. In addition, when (all) of a plurality of stored base values such as the first base value and the second base value are out of the reference base value range described in the game machine manual or the like, the game is played. You can contact the manufacturer, etc., assuming that something is wrong with the nails, game parts, etc. This also reduces the possibility of unforeseen disadvantages.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include an out sensor 29, a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, and a specific area sensor. The 39a and the general entry sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The out sensor 29 is for counting the number (total number) of game balls fired in the game area, and all the game balls fired in the game area 3, that is, the ball enters any of the entrances. Then, all of the game balls discharged to the outside of the game machine and the game balls discharged to the outside of the game machine through the out port without entering any of the entry ports are detected. Therefore, it is provided below the out port 18 provided at the lowermost part of the game area 3. Further, the out sensor may be provided on the game board 2 or on the game machine frame 50. It is paid out based on the total number of outs (effective total number of launched balls) counted by the out sensor 29 and the entry into the entry port (first start port 20, second start port 21, general entry port 27). Based on the total number of prize balls, a base value described later is calculated and displayed on the information display unit 88 described above. Here, the counting means for counting the number of outs is referred to as a "first counting means", and the means for counting the number of prize balls may be referred to as a "second counting means".

Further, the first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. Is what you do. The general entry port sensor 27a is provided in each general entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general entry port 27.

Further, as solenoids, a second starting port solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first winning device 31. is there. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second prize-winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out prize balls and pays out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer 91 for effect control (“microcomputer for effect control”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the game effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. There is. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the first effect hold indicator 103a, and the second effect hold indicator 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on / off the two LEDs or combines the colors to produce the effect symbol. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the first effect hold indicator 103a and the second effect hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the first effect hold display 103a is displayed by the number of holds displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds. Further, the second effect hold display 103b is display-controlled in a display mode showing the same number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the same number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. To. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) on the display screen 7a. By covering the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or a part or all of the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, such a display is provided. .. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 1, it is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) 2 The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 such as the corresponding effect button detection switch.

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game". As for the types of special symbols to be stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of special symbols may be provided for each of "big hit", "small hit", and "off".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 7, the types of hits include "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "2R third big hit", and "15R fourth big hit". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and it is the first round. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (also simply referred to as “V”) (easily). A round aiming at the passage of the game ball into the specific area 39 (a predetermined privilege is given when the game ball passes through the specific area) can be called a V round, a chance round, or a challenge round. The V round (specific round) is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated, and the rounds other than the V round (non-specific round) do not operate the movable piece 150. That is, even in the round in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened, in the round other than the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the specific area 39 is always closed, even if the game is played. Even if the ball enters the second prize opening 35, the game ball is not guided to the specific area 39. That is, a round other than the V round can be said to be a "round in which the game ball cannot pass through a specific area".

Further, in the "15R 2nd big hit", although the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, the above-mentioned chance round is 1 round. The opening time of the first and second rounds is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), making it difficult to enter the second prize opening 35 and passing the game ball into the specific area 39 (as impossible). It is said to be a big hit. That is, it can be said that this "15R second big hit" is a big hit that does not open the second big winning device 36 in a manner in which the game ball can pass through (easily) the specific area 39. In "2R 3rd big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and in the 1st and 2nd rounds which are V rounds, each of them is so long. Although there is no game ball, the game ball to the second large winning opening 35 is opened in a manner that allows the ball to enter. Specifically, in each round, "0.9s" is opened once. That is, the 2R third big hit is a big hit that opens the second big winning device 36 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39, but the 15R first big hit. The possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is lower.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the above-mentioned 15R 1st jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot, or 15R 4th jackpot, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is (15R 2nd jackpot). Since the first and second rounds of V are executed in a relatively high manner (compared to each other), the game state after the big hit game is achieved by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. Can be transferred to a high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the first round and the second round chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so although it is a V round, the second big winning opening Since it is very difficult to put the game ball into the specific area 39, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is the normal state described later. It is very likely that it will be in a (low probability state) (it can be said that it will be in a low probability state).

On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the small hit game executed when a small hit is made, the opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 35 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice (making it possible to enter the ball). ) It is supposed to be. The opening pattern of this small hit game is apparently the same opening pattern as the 2R 3rd big hit game, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether it is a small hit game or a 2R big hit game. .. Therefore, it is not possible to distinguish whether the hit game to be executed is a small hit game or a 2R big hit game just by looking at these open patterns. That is, when a small hit occurs, the second large winning device 36 is opened twice in such a manner that the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35. However, since the movable piece 150 does not operate during the execution of the small hit game, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 even if the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35. Even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 for some reason, the passage of the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) is not processed as valid in the rounds other than the V round, which is an invalid period. No benefit is given based on the passage of the specific area 39.

Therefore, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, it is difficult to distinguish between the above 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize from the opening pattern of the big winning opening whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is the 2R third big hit or the small hit. Also, in terms of production, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the big hit game related to the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit during the execution and the subsequent variable display of the production symbol. As described above, a common effect (effect mode) can be executed. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. It should be noted that the structure is such that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the operation mode of the movable piece 150 inside the second special winning opening 35 and whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 3rd big hit, the game is played with the expectation that the winning game (small hit game or big hit game) may be in a high probability state. It becomes possible to advance the game and enhance the game entertainment. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

More specifically, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the 15R fourth jackpot is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). (When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. .. In this case, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st round and the 2nd round is 28 seconds each, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

In addition, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. Open for a maximum of 28 seconds from the first big winning opening 30 from 3R to 15R. In this case, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so that the game ball goes to the specific area 39 during the round. It is almost impossible to pass through. That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening modes of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, since the second big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds which are V rounds, the game ball easily enters the second big winning opening 35. Since the movable piece 150 is also in operation, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 will most likely pass through the specific area 39. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the 15R second jackpot is considerably lower than that of the 15R first jackpot. Further, since the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is infinitely close to 0, it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the 2R 3rd jackpot is reached (when the 2R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd is displayed at the 1st and 2nd rounds. Open the grand prize opening 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds each. In this case, the maximum opening time of the second large winning opening 35, which is the sum of the 1st and 2nd rounds, is 1.8 seconds. Therefore, a game ball is inserted into the second large winning opening 35 during any round. It is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 in which the movable piece 150 is operated and opened. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to insert the game ball into the second large winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this 2R 3rd big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly win a prize ball as compared with other big hits (15R big hit).

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the same big winning opening as the big winning opening opened in the big hit game of the 2R 3rd big hit is opened with the same opening pattern. Further, the closing time between the first opening and the second opening in the small hit game and the interval time between the first round and the second round in the 2R third big hit are set to the same time. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit. Further, even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is a maximum of 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second large winning opening 35. However, as described above, since the small hit game does not have a V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds for this small hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball. That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and (15 first jackpot, 15R fourth jackpot). A second open pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern. It is possible to have 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit, small hit).

It should be noted that the distribution probability to each big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is set corresponding to each game mode as described above. In addition, the jackpots in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 15R fourth jackpots. That is, when a big hit is made based on the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the 15R fourth jackpot is always made. It becomes. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second starting port 21 is used rather than a big hit in the hit / fail determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that a big hit will be advantageous to the player in the winning / failing judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when the game ball enters. That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the hit is a big hit. The determination of the type of jackpot in the case is performed based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". Each of the special symbol hit / fail judgment and the jackpot type determination judgment is also referred to as "win / fail judgment (judgment)", and may be generally referred to as "win / fail judgment (judgment)". As shown in FIG. 8A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" in addition to the special symbol hit / fail determination random numbers and the jackpot type determination random numbers. (Also called "reach information") "and" variable pattern random numbers (also referred to as "variable pattern information") ".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is incorrect. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). State). Then, if the changing medium effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 126.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 8 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 240.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-activated state. .. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is called a "normal state (also called a" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment and second special symbol hit / fail judgment) is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large It is used to determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective ball entry to the starting port (ball entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the ordinary symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (win random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls (the ratio of prize balls given), becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. In this embodiment, the base value calculated in the low base state is displayed on the information display unit 88. That is, the number of outs (number of launched balls) and the number of prize balls in the high base state and the jackpot game state are not reflected in the base value displayed on the information display unit 88.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the special game when the 15R first big hit is obtained is as long as the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. , It becomes a high probability state of a special symbol, a time saving state of a special symbol, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, in the game state after the special game in the case of the 15R second big hit, it is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so that the normal state of the special symbol and the time saving state of the special symbol, Moreover, it becomes a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy high base state (also referred to as" time saving mode ")". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. The possibility is extremely low, but if it passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a “high accuracy and high base state”. Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the special game when the 2R third big hit is made is the height of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a stochastic state, a non-time saving state of a special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy-low-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is the so-called "latent probability change state". Further, a state in which the current special symbol hit / fail determination jackpot probability is not notified of whether it is low probability or high probability (low probability state or high probability state) is referred to as "probability non-notification state". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy high-base state is a so-called "probability-changing game state (also referred to as" probabilistic-changing mode ")". Further, in the high base state, the game state after the special game when the 2R third big hit is made is a high probability state of the special symbol and the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a time saving state and a high base state. That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the special game. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state".

Further, in a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. Further, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than to enter the ball into the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left. Further, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area. Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 45. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 12 from the ROM of the main control board 80. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting process described later is performed (S101). In the initial setting process (S101), for example, in addition to processing such as game state recovery process and game state initialization process, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of main controller board 80, SIO. , PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller), reset various flags, status and counter. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting process (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that (after the game starts). In the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2". "The second special figure" is sometimes called.

Further, following the initial setting process (S101), the mode setting process (S106) described later is executed. In this mode setting process, it is determined whether or not the predetermined change conditions (change timing, change operation) described later are satisfied, and if the change conditions are satisfied, the setting is changed to the game mode selected by the mode setting switch 82. This is a process that enables it. Further, in this mode setting process, it is determined whether or not the predetermined confirmation conditions (confirmation timing, confirmation operation) described later are satisfied, and if the confirmation conditions are satisfied, the set game mode is displayed in the information display unit 88. Performs the mode confirmation process to display and confirm. Similar to the initial setting process (S101), this mode setting process (S106) is executed only once when the power is turned on, and is not executed after that (after the game starts).

Further, following the mode setting process (S106), the power-on notification process (S107) described later is executed. This power-on notification process is a process of notifying in different modes depending on whether the backed up game state information is initialized and whether the game mode setting is changed with the power-on. Similar to the initial setting process (S101) and the mode setting process (S106), this power-on notification process (S107) is executed only once when the power is turned on, and thereafter (after the game starts). Is not supposed to be executed.

Further, following the power-on notification process (S107), it is determined whether or not the initialization flag is ON (S108), and the initialization flag is ON, that is, in the initialization process (S101) described later, the RAM is stored. When it is determined that the stored game information has been initialized (erased) (RAM clear processing has been performed) (YES in S108), the initialization flag is turned OFF (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, in S108, when it is determined that the initialization flag is not ON, that is, the RAM clear processing is not performed (NO in S108), the initialization flag is already OFF, so the process proceeds to S110 as it is. In S110, interrupt is permitted (S110), and the process proceeds to S102. As a result, the interrupt processing (S105) can be executed, and when the game machine is in the game mode change state or the game mode confirmation state, the state ends and the game shifts to the game enable state. Further, as a result, the display content of the information display unit 88, which will be described later, is switched from the information indicating the game mode to the information indicating the base value. Further, in S102, interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Initial setting process]
Next, the initial setting process (S101) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the initial setting process (S101), interrupts are first disabled (S3001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting the stack area for securing the stack area is performed (S3002). Next, the interrupt setting process (S3003) for setting the interrupt mode, the built-in device setting process for setting various built-in devices such as CTC (counter timer circuit) and PIO (peripheral device interface) (S3004), and S3006 Move to the processing of.

In S3006, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not a pressing operation is performed (S3006). When it is determined in S3006 that the RAM clear switch is OFF, that is, the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear switch (NO in S3006), then whether the power off flag is normally turned ON. Is determined (S3007). When it is determined in S3007 that the power off flag is ON (YES in S3007), the RAM check data is calculated with respect to the backup areas (161 and 162) in the RAM (S3008). The RAM check data is calculated by inverting all bits after adding the state of the input port, the value of the power off flag, and the contents of the RAM area protected at the time of power off for each byte.

Next, the check data calculated in S3008 is compared with the saved check data of the RAM saved in the RAM when the power is cut off (also referred to as "power interruption") to determine whether the check data is normal (S3009). .. If the S3009 determines that the calculated RAM check data and the saved check data match (YES in the S3009), it determines that the backup data saved in the RAM backup area (161, 162) is normal when the power is turned off. Then, the area other than the RAM area (backup area, etc.) used when performing the power restoration process is initialized (cleared to 0), and the game state (probability state, time saving state, number of holds, game) at the time of power failure occurs. Restore (restore) the mode, special symbol status, normal symbol status, etc. (S3010). Next, the power failure flag is turned off (S3011), and the "power-on command at the time of power failure recovery (power failure recovery command)" is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S3012) to end the process. The "power failure recovery command" includes setting values according to the gaming state (low probability state, high probability state, time saving or not, status information, etc.), and the sub control board is based on these setting values. The control state of 90 also returns to the control state when the power failure occurred (before the power failure occurred).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S3006 that the RAM clear switch is ON, that is, the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated (the power is turned on while pressing the RAM clear) (YES in S3006). Or, when it is determined in S3007 that the power off flag is not normally ON (that is, OFF or abnormal) (NO in S3007), or when it is determined that the RAM check data does not match (S3009). In NO), the entire area (including the backup area) of the RAM (RAM of the main control unit 80 and the payout control unit) is initialized (S3013), which is different from the above-mentioned "power-on command at the time of power failure recovery". A "power-on command for clearing RAM (RAM clear command)" is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3014), the initialization flag is turned ON (S3015), and the process is completed so that the data can be identified.

By performing this process, when the power switch is turned off, the power switch is turned on while the RAM clear switch is being operated (while it is turned on), and the RAM clear switch is turned on until a predetermined time. Is transmitted to the main control board 80, and the entire RAM area including the backup area is initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without performing such an operation, the game state (control state) at the time of power failure is restored based on the game state information (including the game mode) stored in the backup area. Will be done. As a result, even if an unexpected power failure occurs, it is possible to restore the gaming state (control state) during the game when the power supply is resumed, and it is possible to prevent the player from suffering unexpected damage. It becomes possible to do.

[Mode setting process]
Next, the mode setting process (S106) will be described with reference to FIG. In the mode setting process, the game mode before the power is turned off may be changed to another game mode selected from the above-mentioned five types of game modes 1 to 5 (game mode changed state), or the current situation. This is a process for confirming the set game mode (game mode confirmation state). In this mode setting process, specific change conditions are set, and unless the change conditions are satisfied, the game mode setting cannot be changed even if the mode setting switch 82 is operated. Similarly, specific confirmation conditions are set, and unless the confirmation conditions are satisfied, the game mode setting cannot be confirmed.

Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106), first, the initialization maintenance flag, the setting change flag, and the recovery flag are turned off (S3120), and the process proceeds to the process of S3101. By this process, if the initialization maintenance flag, setting change flag, and recovery flag are ON, they are turned OFF, and if they are already OFF, they are left OFF, and all of them are turned OFF. Then, by the process described later, only one of the flags is turned on depending on the power-on mode. In S3101, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether or not the RAM is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on (S3101). When it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3101), then it is determined whether the mode setting key (mode setting lock) is ON (S3102). That is, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned setting key is inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 and the setting key is operated from the OFF position to the ON position. If the mode setting key is not ON, that is, if the setting key is not operated (not inserted) and it is determined that the mode setting lock 89 is in the OFF state (NO in S3102), the backed up game state The initialization maintenance flag (also referred to as the "first activation flag") indicating that the information has been erased (initialized) and the game mode setting has not been changed (the setting has been maintained) is turned ON (S3111). Finish the process.

In this way, even if the backup area is initialized when the power is turned on to the game machine, if the mode setting lock unit 89 is not turned on when the power is turned on, the game mode is simply initialized. Cannot be changed and set. Next, in S3102, when it is determined that the mode setting key is ON, that is, the setting key is inserted into the insertion unit 89a of the mode setting lock unit 89, and the setting key is operated from the OFF position to the ON position. (YES in S3102), move to the processing of S3103. This is because the setting key is inserted into the insertion part 89a of the mode setting lock part 89 in the power off state, and the power switch 84 is pressed while pressing the RAM clear switch 83 in the state where the setting key is operated to the ON position. Shows the ON state. That is, it means that both the RAM clear switch 83 and the mode setting lock portion 89 are turned on when the power is turned on. In this embodiment, this is a condition for changing the game mode. As a result, the game machine is in a "game mode change state" in which the game mode setting can be changed to an arbitrary setting.

In S3103, it is determined whether or not the mode change flag indicating "game mode change state" is ON (S3103), and when it is determined that the mode change flag is not ON (NO in S3103), the mode change flag is set. By turning it on, it is set to "game mode change state" (S3104), and the process shifts to S3105. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3103 that the mode change flag is already ON (YES in S3103), the process proceeds to S3105. In S3105, the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 that allows the player to arbitrarily operate and select an arbitrary game mode is read (S3105), and the game mode corresponding to the read selection information is set (S3106). The game mode set in S3106 is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S3107), and the process proceeds to S3108. The display mode of the information display unit 88 when displaying the game mode is such that the first information display unit 88a, the second information display unit 88b, and the third information display unit 88c are all the central portions of the seven segments. Only the segments are turned on and the remaining segments and the dot display are turned off. Then, the fourth information display unit 88d at the right end is used to display the game mode. The display mode is any one of [1], [2], [3], [4] and [5], and the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 is slid to operate in the "game mode change state". For each time, information indicating the corresponding game mode ([1], [2], [3], [4] or [5]) is displayed. In addition, the dot display unit is turned off. For example, when the game mode 3 is selected, the information display unit displays [−−-3].

In S3108, whether or not the mode setting key is OFF, that is, the setting key inserted into the insertion portion 89a of the mode setting lock portion 89 is rotated from the ON position to the OFF position, and the mode setting lock portion 89 is in the OFF state. Determine if it has been done (S3108). That is, in the "game mode change state", it is determined whether or not the operation of changing the setting to any game mode is completed and the setting key is returned to the OFF position (the operation of ending the "game mode change state"). If it is determined in S3108 that the mode setting key is OFF, that is, the setting key is still in the OFF position (NO in S3108), the process returns to S3103 and the processing up to S3108 is performed again. As a result, the game clerk, etc. maintains the "game mode change state" until the setting key is operated to the OFF position (by leaving the ON position), and reliably sets the game mode to an arbitrary (intended) game mode. It is possible to (change the setting).

Then, when the setting to the arbitrary (intended) game mode is completed, the setting key is operated (returned) to the OFF position to end the "game mode change state". In addition, once the "game mode change state" is finished, the game machine is set to the "game mode change state" unless the power is turned off again and the power is turned on again in a manner satisfying a specific change condition. It is not possible. In addition, the setting key was operated (returned) to the OFF position to end the "game mode change state", but instead of this, the setting key was operated (returned) to the OFF position and the setting key was changed. By pulling out from the insertion portion 89a, the "game mode change state" may be completed. Further, even when the "game mode change state" is set, the "game mode change state" may be terminated without changing the game mode.

When it is determined in S3108 that the mode setting key is OFF, that is, the setting key has been operated to the OFF position (YES in S3108), the mode change flag is turned OFF and the "game mode change state" is terminated (S3109). , The backed up game status information is erased (initialized), and the setting change flag (also referred to as "second activation flag") indicating that the game mode setting has been changed is turned ON (S3110), and the process is completed. .. In this embodiment, the setting change flag is turned ON even if the game mode is not changed in the "game mode change state", but it is set before even if it is initialized by changing to such a mode. If the game mode that has been set is memorized (not to be erased) and the game mode is not changed in the "game mode change state", the initialization maintenance flag may be turned ON.

If it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is not ON, that is, the backed up game status information has not been erased (initialized) (NO in S3101), it is assumed that the specific change condition is not satisfied and "game mode change". It shifts to the processing of S3112 without setting it as "state". In S3112, the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read (S3112), and the selected information of the read mode selection switch and the game stored in the RAM (currently being set) by the recovery process of the above-mentioned initial setting process. Determines if the mode matches (S3114). Next, when it is determined in S3114 that the results of the comparison determination in S3113 match (YES in S3114), the process proceeds to S3116. In S3116, if it is determined whether or not error notification is being performed (S3116) and it is determined that error notification is not being performed (NO in S3116), the backed up game status information is restored (not initialized) (and the game mode is set). Is not changed), the recovery flag (also referred to as "third start flag") is turned ON (S3118), the mode confirmation process described later is performed (S3119), and the process is completed.

That is, when the power is turned on, the game state (control state) at the time of power failure is restored based on the game state information stored in the backup area without performing a predetermined operation on the RAM clear switch. When the setting state of the mode setting switch is not changed, the processing order is as follows, and the game can be started without changing the game mode (without going through the "game mode change state").

If it is determined in S3114 that the comparison determination results of S3113 do not match (NO in S3114), an error notification is performed (S3115), and the process proceeds to S3114 again. Then, the processes of S3114 and S3115 are repeated until it is determined that they match in S3114, and the error notification is continued. It should be noted that, in S3114, the error notification is continued until it is determined that they match, and the game is not shifted to the startable state. That is, the game is stopped. In this way, when it is determined that the S3114 does not match, the game state (control state) at the time of power failure is restored based on the game state information stored in the backup area (game state recovery process in the initial setting process). This can occur when the setting state of the mode setting switch is changed (when the mode setting switch 82 is operated even though it is not in the "game mode change state"). Further, in the error notification, an error display indicating that "the mode setting switch has been operated illegally" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, or a predetermined error is displayed on the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, or the speaker 67. It is possible to make a notification. Further, in the error notification, both the correct game mode setting and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be indicated by some display. As a result, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be quickly corrected, and the error notification can be terminated.

On the other hand, during the execution of the error notification, the setting state of the mode setting switch 82 is returned to the position corresponding to the game mode (backed up game mode setting) set in the game machine (that is, the state at the time of power failure). As a result, it is determined that they match in S3114 (YES in S3114), and it is possible to shift to the processing of S3116. In S3116, it is determined whether or not error notification is in progress (S3116), and if it is determined that error notification is in progress (YES in S3116), error notification is terminated (S3117) and the process proceeds to S3118. As a result, the game can be started (“game available state”). Further, as another method of ending (cancelling) this error notification, there is a method of temporarily turning off the power switch and then performing a predetermined input operation on the RAM clear switch to turn on the power switch. At that time, regardless of whether or not the setting key is operated, the error notification ends by initializing the error information. In addition, when the power switch is turned off, the setting key is operated to the ON position to operate the RAM clear switch and the power switch is turned on, the error notification is terminated and the game mode is set to the mode. It is possible to change to the game mode corresponding to the selection information of the switch 82. Even by such a method, it is possible to end the error notification (error processing).

In a pachinko machine having a game mode setting change function as in this embodiment, when the game machine frame is opened for maintenance or the like, a game clerk, a maintenance company, or the like carelessly (wrongly) the mode setting switch 82. There is a possibility of unintentionally operating the mode setting switch. In such a case, it is possible to return to the original setting position if you notice that you have operated by mistake, but you may not notice that you have operated by mistake. Further, there is a possibility that someone illegally opens the game machine frame and operates the mode setting switch 82. As a result, the game mode (selection information) indicated (selected) by the mode setting switch may be changed. In such a case, the game mode can be changed without any restrictions (even after the game has started), or the game mode can be changed by reading the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 without any special restrictions when the power is turned on. Then, the game mode may be changed to a game mode not intended by the game store, or the game mode advantageous to the fraudulent player may be changed, and the game store or the like may suffer an unexpected disadvantage. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a specific change condition is set, and unless the change condition is satisfied, the mode setting switch 82 is operated to set the operation unit 82a to a position where an arbitrary game mode can be set. Even if it is moved, it does not change to the game mode corresponding to the position (selection information).

This makes it difficult to change the game mode illegally, and makes it possible to prevent the game mode setting from being easily changed even if the mode setting switch 82 is operated by mistake. In addition, the game mode setting can be changed only when the game machine is initialized and the mode setting lock unit is turned on by operating the setting key at a specific time when the power is turned on. This makes it possible to reduce the room for fraud. Specifically, assuming that the game mode can be changed even during the game or when the game state is restored, for example, in the low probability state, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is the highest, "Game mode 3". When you enter the high probability state, change the setting to "Game mode 4" or "Game mode 5" to increase the probability of big hit occurrence in the high probability state or increase the continuation rate of the high probability state. Such fraud can occur. However, in this embodiment, in order to change the setting of the game mode, it is necessary to initialize the game machine (RAM clear). Therefore, for example, in order to change the setting in a high probability state, the probability state is set to a low probability. Need to be in a state. As a result, such fraud does not occur.

In this way, the game mode can be changed only when the power is turned on (power supply starts), and the game mode can be changed only when the game machine is initialized and the setting key is operated. It is possible to call such things as "conditions for changing the game mode". Further, since the game mode can be changed only in the process (mode setting process) performed after the power is turned on and before the start of the game, the game state is changed from the initial state (for example, high probability state, high base). The game mode cannot be changed in the state, the time saving state, the big hit game, and the variable display of the symbol.

[Mode confirmation process]
Next, the mode confirmation process (S3119) for confirming the game mode being set will be described with reference to FIG. In the mode confirmation process (S3119), first, whether or not the mode setting key is ON, that is, whether or not the backed up game state information is restored without being erased (initialized) and the mode setting lock portion 89 is in the ON state. Judge (S5001). When it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is ON (YES in S5001), the process proceeds to S5002. That is, when the power is off, the setting key is inserted into the insertion part 89a of the mode setting lock part 89 to rotate from the OFF position to the ON position, and the RAM clear switch is not turned on (initialization operation). This is the case when the power is turned on (while it remains OFF). In this case, the game machine is set to the "game mode confirmation state" assuming that the specific confirmation conditions are satisfied.

In the S5002, it is determined whether or not the mode confirmation flag indicating that the set game mode can be confirmed in the "game mode confirmation state" is ON (S5002), and when it is determined that the mode confirmation flag is not ON. (NO in S5002), turn on the mode confirmation flag, set to "game mode confirmation state", and shift to the processing of S5004. If it is determined in S5002 that the mode confirmation flag is ON, that is, it is already set to the "game mode confirmation state" (YES in S5002), the process proceeds to S5004. In S5004, the currently set game mode (stored in the backup area) is read (S5004), then the read game mode is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S5005), and the mode setting key is OFF. Judge whether (S5006).

When displaying the currently set game mode on the information display unit 88, the information corresponding to the game mode is displayed on the fourth information display unit 88d at the right end by the same display control as described above. To do. Further, the display control for the other information display units (88a, 88b, 88c) is the same as described above. If it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is not OFF, that is, it is still in the "game mode confirmation state" (NO in S5006), the process returns to S5002 and the processing up to S5006 is performed again. On the other hand, in S5006, when the mode setting key is OFF, that is, when it is determined that the game clerk or the like finishes checking the game mode and rotates the setting key to the OFF position (YES in S5006), the mode confirmation flag is turned OFF. And end the "game mode confirmation state" (S5007), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5001 that the mode setting key is not ON (NO in S5001), the process ends without generating the "game mode confirmation state". Further, when it is determined that the mode setting key is ON without being initialized, a display unit such as an LED may be used to notify that the "game mode confirmation state" has been set. Similarly, when the "game mode change state" is set, a notification indicating that the game mode change state has been set may be performed. Then, these notifications are terminated based on the transition to the playable state. As a result, the game clerk or the like can easily grasp whether the state of the game machine is set to the "game mode change state" or the "game mode confirmation state".

As described above, the game mode confirmation timing is set to "when the power is turned on (power supply starts)", and the game mode confirmation is set to "when the game machine is not initialized and the setting key is operated by a predetermined time". It is possible to say that what is possible only is the "confirmation condition of the game mode". In addition, since the game mode can be confirmed only in the process (mode setting process) performed after the power is turned on and before the start of the game, the game mode must be confirmed while the game is being executed (during the execution of the game). Can't. As a result, a player (illegal player) confirms the game mode of the game machine during the game, and illegally selects and plays a game machine with a high setting (for example, game mode 3) that is advantageous to him / her. Can be prevented as much as possible.

[Notification processing when power is turned on]
Next, a power-on notification process (S107) for notifying which of the plurality of power-on modes described above has been turned on will be described with reference to FIG. In the power-on notification process (S107), first, whether the initialization maintenance flag is ON, that is, whether the flag indicating the power-on mode (startup mode) turned ON in the mode setting process (S106) is the initialization maintenance flag. Is determined (S5101). When it is determined in S5101 that the initialization maintenance flag is ON (YES in S5101), the power-on mode indicated by the initialization maintenance flag [The game state information is initialized and the game mode setting is changed. Not], the notification is performed in the "first notification mode (first notification mode at startup)" (S5102), and the process proceeds to S5103.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5101 that the initialization maintenance flag is not ON (NO in S5101), then whether the setting change flag is ON, that is, the power-on mode (startup) turned ON in the mode setting process (S106). It is determined whether the flag indicating the mode) is the setting change flag (S5105). When it is determined in S5105 that the setting change flag is ON (YES in S5105), it is the power-on mode indicated by the setting change flag [the game status information has been initialized and the game mode setting has been changed]. Notification is performed in the "second notification mode (second startup notification mode)" corresponding to the above (S5106), and the process proceeds to S5103. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5105 that the setting change flag is not ON (NO in S5105), it is determined that the flag indicating the power-on mode (startup mode) turned on in the mode setting process (S106) is the recovery flag. , The "third notification mode (at the time of the third activation) corresponding to the power-on mode indicated by the recovery flag [the game status information is restored (not initialized) and the game mode setting is not changed]. Notification mode) ”(S5107), and the process proceeds to S5103.

Here, the "first notification mode (first start-up notification mode)", "second notification mode (second start-up notification mode)", and "third notification mode (third start-up notification mode)" are respectively. Different notification modes are used, and a person who comes into contact with (sees) these notification modes determines whether or not the power-on mode (startup mode) performed by himself / herself is as intended (game mode change). (Presence / absence of initialization, presence / absence of initialization) can be confirmed. Further, in the first notification mode, the second notification mode, and the third notification mode, the display mode (display character, display character, display color, emission color, blinking speed, lighting time, etc.) performed by the LED, the liquid crystal display unit, or the like is used. Can be different. Further, the sounds (sound type, volume) output from the speaker can be different. Further, these plurality of elements may be executed in combination, or may be executed independently. Further, a plurality of elements may be different from other notification modes, or only one element may be different from other notification modes.

Further, these notification modes may be executed only on the display unit provided on the back side of the game machine, and may not be executed on the display unit provided on the front side of the game machine. As a result, a game mode setter such as a game clerk can confirm the power-on mode, but other things such as a player can make it difficult to confirm the power-on mode. Further, the notification may be performed by a plurality of notification units provided on the back side of the game machine and the front side of the game machine. This makes it possible to more reliably confirm whether or not the power-on mode (start-up mode) performed by the user is as intended. Further, the notification may be performed only by the notification unit provided on the front side of the game machine.

In addition, any one of "first notification mode (first startup notification mode)", "second notification mode (second startup notification mode)", and "third notification mode (third startup notification mode)". It is equipped with a counting means (timekeeping means) that counts (timekeeps) the notification time after the notification is started. In S5103, it is determined whether or not the specific notification time has elapsed based on the value of the counting means (timekeeping means) (S5103), and if it is determined that the specific notification time has not elapsed (NO in S5103), S5103. The determination is made again until the specific notification time is reached (S5103). When it is determined in S5103 that the specific notification time has elapsed (YES in S5103), the notification being executed ends (S5104), and the process ends. In this embodiment, the specific notification time is set to about 10 seconds. In this way, the notification mode associated with the power-on was different depending on the power-on mode (whether the initialization was performed or the setting was changed), so that the game clerk or the like intended the power-on mode that he / she performed. It is possible to confirm whether or not it is something to do.

In addition, when initialization (RAM clear) is performed, initialization notification is performed, and when initialization is not performed, initialization notification is not performed, and when the game mode setting is changed even when initialization is performed. The mode of the initialization notification may be changed depending on whether the initialization is performed or not (first initialization notification, second initialization notification).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entry opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the base display process (S212) described later, the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), and the special symbol operation process (S206) described later. , Specific area sensor detection process (S207), start-in / on-ball processing (S208), power failure monitoring process (S209), and mode setting monitoring process (S210) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms), the interrupt process is performed again. (S105) is executed. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Base display processing]
Next, using FIG. 17, a base display process (S212) for displaying the "base value" which is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the number of shot balls in a specific period (excluding the high base state and the period during the jackpot game). ) Will be explained. When the game ball is launched into the game area 3 and the launched game ball enters the entry port (winning opening) such as the first start port 20, the second start port 21, or the general entry port 27, the ball enters. A fixed number of prize balls are paid out to the player (game profit is given). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a large number of game nails 16 for changing the flow direction of the game ball are provided in the game area 3, and depending on the arrangement and angle (direction) of the game nails 16, the ball enters the ball entrance. The entry rate of game balls will change.

In addition, the game machines installed in the game store are inspected by a predetermined third-party inspection organization, and only the game machines that have passed the inspection are recognized as appropriate game machines and can be installed in the game store. In addition, the inspection target also includes a base value, and it is necessary to execute the game with an appropriate base value. However, the higher the base value (the higher the ball entry rate to the ball entry port), the more advantageous the player is. Therefore, depending on the game store, the angle (direction) of the game nail 16 is adjusted to the ball entry port. In some cases, the ball entry rate was reduced. When such an adjustment is made, the installed game machine becomes a game machine having a performance different from that of the game machine that has passed the inspection, which is not appropriate.

Therefore, the game machine of this embodiment is provided with the above-mentioned out sensor 29 to count the number (total number) of game balls fired in the game area and count the game balls paid out as prize balls. The base value of the game machine was calculated and displayed. The base value of this embodiment includes a first base value and a second base value, and the "first base value" is the total number of launched balls (out number) stored for calculating the first base value. ), The total number of prize balls stored for calculating the first base value, and the base value (real-time base value) for the entire period (excluding the high base state and the jackpot game). Period-based value). Further, the "second base value" is stored as the number of balls launched during the special period (the number of outs during the special period) stored for calculating the second base value in the specified special period and for calculating the second base value. It shows the number of special period prize balls and the base value for the special period (fixed period base value).

More specifically, the second base value is calculated by "total number of prize balls in the relevant period / 5000" every time the total number of launched balls of the game ball reaches 5000. Then, the second base value is updated every time the total number of launched balls is counted as 5000. Therefore, in the game machine that starts the game for the first time, the second base value is not displayed until the total number of launched balls reaches 5000. Specifically, until the first second base value is calculated, only the center of the 7-segment display unit of the third information display unit 88c and the fourth information display unit 88d is blinked and displayed, as described in "b2. --- "is displayed. Further, the calculated first base value and the second base value are displayed on the information display unit 88, and the information display unit 88 is in a state where the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the game is in the "gamable state". , The base value (first base value or second base value) is always displayed. The main control board 80 is provided (implemented) with a display changeover switch (not shown) for switching the display content of the base value of the information display unit 88 to the first base value or the second base value. Then, in this base display state (gamable state), the display content displayed on the information display unit 88 can be switched to the first base value or the second base value by operating the display changeover switch.

In addition, the display mode of the base value in the information display unit 88 is a display mode in which information indicating which base value is displayed and the base value up to the second decimal place can be displayed. In addition, in order to establish the business of the amusement store, the base value (number of prize balls / number of launched balls) is usually smaller than "1". The specific display mode will be described below. For example, at a predetermined timing, the first base value is "0.25" and the second base value is "0.26". When displaying the first base value, the 7-segment display unit of the first information display unit 88a and the second information display unit 88b is used to display lighting so as to be "b1", and the second information display unit 88b is displayed. The dot display is lit to indicate the decimal point. Then, the numerical value after the decimal point is displayed using the 7-segment display unit of the third information display unit 88c and the fourth information display unit 88d. As a result, "b1.25" is displayed on the information display unit 88. Since this first base value is a base value that changes in real time, it changes in real time to "b1.26" or "b1.24" as the prize ball ratio increases and the out ratio increases. The base value shall be calculated by rounding off to the third decimal place. Further, the display mode of the second base value displayed by operating the predetermined changeover switch is the same as that of the first base value, and specifically, "b2.26" is displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, a new second base value is calculated and the base value displayed as the second base value is updated every time the number of launched balls of 5000 is counted. That is, when the total number of launched balls is 0 to 4999, "second base value: not displayed" is set, and when the total number of launched balls is 5000 to 9999, "second base value: base value for a period of 1 to 5000 is used. "Display", "Second base value: Updated to the base value in the period of 5001 to 10000", ..., And so on, the total number of launched balls is updated and displayed in the same manner.

In this embodiment, only the most recently calculated second base value is displayed, but in addition to such an embodiment, a third base value, a fourth base value, a fifth base value, ... , These base values may be displayed by operating a predetermined changeover switch. The second base value is stored as the past second base value for each update, the previous second base value is used as the third base value, and the second base value two times before is used as the fourth base value. The second base value three times before may be displayed in order as the fifth base value. This makes it possible to check (inspect) the second base value in the past.

The first base value is calculated in real time each time the launch ball (out ball) is detected by the out sensor 29 and the prize ball is paid out, and if there is a change in the second decimal place or higher, The display is to be updated each time. As another aspect, with respect to the first base value, the total number of launched balls (total number of outs) is the specific number of balls because the error is large (the numerical value is not stable) due to accidental continuous entry of balls immediately after the start of the game. The calculated value (first base value) may not be shown (displayed) until it reaches (for example, 200 pieces). For example, until the specific number of balls is reached, only the center of the 7-segment display unit of the third information display unit 88c and the fourth information display unit 88d may be blinked. Specifically, "b1. --- "is displayed. Then, the first base value calculated when the total number of launched balls reaches 200 may be displayed (for example, "b1.35").

In addition, the base values such as the first base value and the second base value (including the third base value, the fourth base value, etc.), and the data for calculating the base value (number of launched balls, number of prize balls, etc.) The count value, etc.) is to be backed up when a power failure occurs and is stored in a specific backup area. Further, since the base-related information stored in this specific backup area is used for inspection and confirmation, it is not subject to initialization using a RAM clear switch or the like. Therefore, these base-related information are not erased even if the game machine is initialized.

As another aspect, it is impossible to initialize the base-related information without opening (opening) the main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80, but the main control board storage case is provided. It may be possible to initialize the package by opening the package and operating a switch or the like provided inside. As a result, if there is an abnormality in the base value or the like, it is possible to perform an inspection and then initialize (reset) the main control board storage case with opening. In addition, since the main control board storage case requires the destruction of some parts when it is opened (because it is configured so that it can be identified that it has been opened), if the base-related information is illegally deleted, The act is recognizable. This makes it possible to prevent fraud.

Further, it may be possible to output information indicating these base values (first base value, second base value, etc.) from a predetermined external terminal to a hall computer or the like connected to the external terminal. This makes it possible for the hall computer to easily grasp the abnormality of the base value. In addition, a plurality of base values (first base value, second base value, etc.) received by the hall computer are managed, and an abnormality occurs in a plurality of (all) base values by the base abnormality determining means provided in the hall computer. If it is determined that the abnormality has occurred, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the abnormality. As a mode of abnormality notification, a base error is displayed on a display unit (liquid crystal, LED, lamp, etc.) connected to the hall computer, or a base error is shown on a game machine external lamp provided for each game machine. It can be displayed in a mode, displayed in a mode indicating that some error has occurred, or an error sound can be output from the speaker. Of course, when such a base error occurs, an error display or an error sound may be output from a display unit or a speaker provided in the game machine, not limited to the display unit connected to the hall computer. As a result, when a base error occurs, the game store can quickly notice the error and prevent an unexpected disadvantage from occurring as much as possible.

In the base display process (S212), first, it is determined whether or not the time is being shortened (S5201), when it is determined that the time is not being shortened (NO in S5201), and then it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S5202). If it is determined by S5202 that the jackpot is not hit (S5202), the process proceeds to S5203. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is shortened by S5201 (YES in S5201) and when it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress by S5202 (YES in S5202), the first base value and the second base value are calculated (YES in S5202). Move to S5209 processing without performing (update). This is because the first base value and the second base value are the number of out balls (number of launched balls) and prize balls generated when the game state is in the low base state (specific period) except during the time saving and the big hit game. It is calculated for the number. That is, the first base value and the second base value are values indicating the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of out balls (number of launched balls) in the normal game state (low base state), and are out during the time saving and the big hit game. The number of balls (number of launched balls) and the number of prize balls are not used as data for calculating the first base value and the second base value.

In S5203, when it is determined whether or not the out-ball is detected, that is, whether or not the out-sensor 29 detects the game ball (S5203), and when it is determined that the out-sensor 29 detects the game ball (YES in S5203), The detected values are added to calculate (update) the first base value and the second base value (including the value for updating to a new second base value) (S5204), and the calculated value is calculated. Memorize (S5205) and move to the processing of S5206. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5203 that the game ball is not detected by the out sensor 29 (NO in S5203), the process proceeds to the process of S5206 without updating the number of out balls. The S5203 to S5205 are processes for updating the number of out balls in calculating the first base value and the second base value.

S5206 determines whether or not the prize balls have been paid out (S5206), and if it determines that the prize balls have been paid out (YES in S5206), the number of prize balls paid out is added to the first number. Calculate (update) the base value and the second base value (including the value for updating to a new second base value) (S5207), memorize the calculated value (S5208), and move to the processing of S5209. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5206 that the prize balls have not been paid out (NO in S5206), the process proceeds to S5209 without updating the number of prize balls. These S5206 to S5208 are processes for updating the number of prize balls in calculating the first base value and the second base value.

In S5209, the setting of the information display unit 88, that is, which base value (first base value or second base value) the information display unit 88 is set to display by the changeover switch is read (S5209). The updated base value according to the setting is displayed on the information display unit 88 (S5210), and the process is completed. As a result, the base value to be displayed can be updated at the timing corresponding to each base value, and when the base value is updated, the updated base value can be displayed on the information display unit 88. ..

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H) of the random number counter for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is acquired. (Acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol hold balls in the normal figure hold storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. 8 (A)). The acquired random number values (acquisition information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches four (YES in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), value of reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), value of fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 8A are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a. ..

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 20 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is) among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D). Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not the hit is true (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (D) ( It is determined whether or not the hit is a hit (S603) by the low-probability normal figure hit / fail judgment based on the hit judgment values "0" and "1"), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be wrong (NO in S605), the stop display is lost. Determine the normal symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit. If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time saving state, and is set to "0" in the non-time saving state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag for hitting the normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed, so that the hit in the normal figure is hit. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

[Special figure operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 27, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104), and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. When processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when one or more random number counter values are stored due to the entry of balls into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in the first embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the corresponding RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, in the normal state, it corresponds to the normal game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9 (A)). The hit / fail judgment is made based on the jackpot determination table for the state (the jackpot determination values are "3" and "397") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the big hit judgment table for the high probability state corresponding to the game mode (for example, game mode 2) set in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 9 (A)). The pass / fail judgment is made based on (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503". Further, although detailed description is omitted, when the game mode is set to a game mode other than the game mode 2, it is based on the jackpot determination table corresponding to the set game mode shown in FIG. It is assumed that a hit / fail judgment is made. The jackpot determination value at that time is also as shown in FIG.

When the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1309) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read and set as shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the current game mode (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), and the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312). ), Finish the process. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, all of them are 15R fourth big hits (FIG. 8 (B)).

Further, the big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 2R third big hit. Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag are turned on, the 2R third big hit symbol At the timing when is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R Δ" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 15R fourth jackpot, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ15R ▲".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not "big hit" (NO in S1304), it corresponds to the small hit determination table corresponding to the set game mode (for example, game mode 2). Whether or not it is a small hit is determined using the small hit determination table for small hits (S1305). That is, in the case of the game mode 2, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105". (Fig. 9). Then, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), the out-of-order symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. If it is determined to be a small hit (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1306), and the process ends. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 28), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is a medium jackpot in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the jackpot) (S1403). .. If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in the first embodiment, the non-time saving medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variable pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium and large hits in the time saving state described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit). Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “5” in the time saving state and “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach effect deviations with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the reach out-of-reach table in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the reach / non-reach state) in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach non-outset table during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reach non-existence in the table (S1408). When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 31, the reference variation pattern table is changed to the table for the time saving state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1609 except that the part of the table corresponding to the time saving state is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 11, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. 9, and if it is out of reach. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach-free in FIG. 11 and refer to the part corresponding to the time-saving state and reach-free in FIG. 11 if the reach is not lost. And select the fluctuation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the portion corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". ~ Works when "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 30 is performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b has an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 28 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 28, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1609) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 29. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) is set. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1608, there is a possibility that any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot is determined (FIG. 10). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) of FIG. 10, the distribution rate of each jackpot is determined by the game mode. When it is determined as the 15R first jackpot or the 15R second jackpot in the jackpot type determination, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in step S1609. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1609.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is either 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot). Whether or not it is (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the non-time saving state and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the short hit) (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot). It is determined whether or not it is (S1713). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit). Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the time saving state (the time saving state and the short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to) (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720) is performed, other processes (S1705, FIG. 27) are performed. To finish this process. In the other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear the area to 0 (S1803) and finish this process. After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 28 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 28, see FIG. 11) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S1904). S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the probability change counter is "0", the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, when it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving that counts the number of times the variation of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is displayed Subtract the counter value by 1 (S1908), determine whether the time reduction counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time reduction flag (S1910). Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot) (S2002). .. If it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), set "15" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game (S2003), and in S2005. Move to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), that is, the type of jackpot in this case is a 2R jackpot, so "2" is set in the value of the round counter ( S2004), shift to the processing of S2005.

In S2005, a big winning opening opening pattern is set according to the type of big hit (S2005), and the process shifts to S2006. Here, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened and closed in the first and second rounds, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened and closed in the third to fifteenth rounds (if it is a big hit of three or more rounds). It is supposed to be done. On the other hand, in different jackpot types, the same big winning opening (for example, the second big winning opening 35 in the first round) is opened and closed in a specific round, but the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is defined for each type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of the 15R first jackpot, the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot is set, and the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot is executed during the execution of the 15R first jackpot game. .. Also, if it is a 15R 2nd jackpot, set an opening pattern for 15R 2nd jackpot, if it is a 2R 3rd jackpot, set an opening pattern for 2R 3rd jackpot, and if it is a 15R 4th jackpot, set a 15R 4th Set an open pattern for big hits. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

In S2006, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2006). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, and corresponds to each jackpot such as the opening command for 15R jackpot (15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot and 15R 4th jackpot), 2R 3rd jackpot, etc. Each is provided. Then, the set opening command then executes the corresponding opening period. In S2007, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2007), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2008).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2009). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2009), the small hit open pattern is set (S2010), and the process proceeds to S2011. Here, the opening pattern of the small hit is such that the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for 0.9 seconds each. This is an opening pattern similar to the opening pattern of the 2R jackpot. In S2011, in order to start the small hit game, the opening command of the small hit game is set (S2011), the opening period of the small hit game is started (S2012), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" (S). S2013). Then, the main control unit 80 transmits the set small hit opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control unit receives the small hit opening command. In 90, it is assumed that a predetermined game production corresponding to the opening period is performed. If it is determined in S2009 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2009), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2014) and the process ends. ..

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability change is changed. The flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability change flag, and if NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time saving flag. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then whether or not a predetermined round is being executed, that is, the grand prize opening specified in the predetermined round (first big winning opening or second big winning opening) It is determined whether or not the opening pattern (opening / closing pattern) of is being executed (S2106). If S2106 determines that the round is not in progress (S2106), then determines whether it is time to start the round (S2107). This is determined based on the opening pattern of the jackpot game set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has elapsed. The round is also simply referred to as "R".

If it is determined by S2107 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2107), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2108), the large winning opening processing is performed (S2109), and the process proceeds to S2110. As a result, the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2108, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. Further, in the big winning opening opening process of S2109, the big hit opening pattern determined according to the type of the big hit to be executed, and the opening pattern defined in the starting round is started. In S2110, whether the starting round is a V round (1st round or 2nd round), that is, the starting is the second big winning opening 35 (also referred to as "V attacker") having a specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether or not the round is to be opened and the movable piece 150 is operated (a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39) (S2110). In this embodiment, the two rounds of the first round and the second round are set as V rounds for operating the movable piece 150.

If it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is not the V round (1st round or 2nd round), that is, the 3rd round or later (NO in S2110), the process ends. This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is the V round (1st round or 2nd round) (YES in S2110), the validity period of the specific region is set based on the predetermined specific region effective pattern. (S2111), the opening / closing operation of the specific area is started (S2112) based on the predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern, and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), the process ends. Here, examples of determining that it is not the round start time include, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round and during the interval period after the end of the round.

Here, in the V round, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is completed has a high probability. Notify that the state will be reached. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■". Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 42) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid). Even if V passage is detected during the period), the V flag is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON at a predetermined timing. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 36) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V by fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

In the first embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2111), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) that is determined to be effective even when the 15R second jackpot is hit. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the first period may not be set at the 1st and 2nd rounds. That is, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the 1st and 2nd Rs may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35. It is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, you will not turn on the V flag even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the V rounds are the first round and the second round, but they may be set to other rounds, the V round may be only one round, or three or more rounds. May be set to.

When it is determined in S2106 that a round is being executed (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the large winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls (10 per round in Example 1). Determine if it has been reached (S2113). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2113), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the running round (whether or not all the opening patterns specified in the round have been completed) (S2114). Then, when it is determined in S2114 that it is not the end time of the round (NO in S2114), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the specified number of balls has been entered (the number of balls entered in the round is 10) (YES in S2113), or the end time of the round is in S2114 (defined in the round). If it is determined (YES in S2114), that is, if any of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. .. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In S2116, a predetermined large winning opening closing process is executed (S2116), then the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). If it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends in order to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending effect is performed. Start (S2120). Then, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and the process is completed. The round counter becomes "0" when a round (round game) is executed 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and two rounds (round game) for a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2122), and the ending time If it has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 24).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. When it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "140" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). , Proceed to the processing of S2205. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process.

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third jackpot (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is a time saving state or not. Is determined (S2208). If it is determined that the time reduction state has not been achieved (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time reduction flag. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-accuracy-low-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), or in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is in a time-saving state. If it is determined that the result is (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), "140" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot or not (S2209). Then, when it is determined in S2209 that it is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third jackpot (NO in S2209), then the gaming state before the jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when it becomes the 2R third jackpot is shortened. Determine whether it is in a state (S2210). If it is determined in S2210 that the time saving state has not been achieved (NO in S2210), the process ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a low probability state, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state). On the other hand, when it is determined in S2209 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2209), or in S22100, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is in a time-saving state. If it is determined that the result is (YES in S2210), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2211), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2212), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a low probability state, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 100 times and the next big hit occurs is satisfied. Further, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

Further, in the case of the 2R third big hit, the processing (S2208, S2210) for determining whether the game state before the big hit game is the time saving state is performed by the operating state of the time saving function before and after the big hit game and the high base. This is to make the operating state of the function (open extension function) the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R 3rd big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which hit (big hit) depends on the subsequent operating state. This is because it is determined whether it is a small hit or a small hit. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the large winning devices (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) have been opened in the small hit game. If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the large winning opening (1st large winning opening 30 or 2nd large winning opening 35) is being opened, that is, for small hits. Determine if the open pattern is being executed (S2302). If it is determined in S2302 that the big winning opening is not in the opening operation (NO in S2302), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35), that is, the opening of the small hit. It is determined whether or not the time (timing) for starting the predetermined opening operation has been reached after the period has elapsed (S2303).

If S2303 determines that it is not the time to open the big prize opening (NO in S2303), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if S2303 determines that it is time to open the large winning opening (YES in S2303), the V invalid period setting process is performed (S2304), and the second large winning opening is according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 7). 35 is opened (S2305), and the process is completed. In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in the first embodiment, a period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2111) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the passage of the V validity period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the validity period). To do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". It should be noted that the V timer is set to "0" without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0". That is, it may be set to a state without a valid period. As a result, even if V is passed during the small hit, if the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is prevented from shifting to the high probability state. However, since the movable piece 150 that allows the passage of the specific area 39 does not operate during the small hit game, the game ball does not pass through the specific area unless an unexpected situation (malfunction, malfunction, fraud, etc.) occurs. ..

When it is determined in S2302 that the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the large winning opening during the small hit game is the specified maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not the number (10 in the first embodiment) has been reached (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether the opening operation is finished (whether all the small hit opening patterns are finished) (S2307). Then, when it is determined that the opening operation of the large winning opening has not been completed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2306 that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening during the small hit game has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2506), or in S2307, the opening operation of the large winning opening ends. If it is determined that it is time (YES in S2307), the predetermined large winning opening closing process (S2308) is performed, and the process proceeds to S2311. That is, as the end conditions of the small hit game, (1) the opening operation defined for the small hit game being executed has been completed (for example, the opening of 0.9s is performed twice) (2) the small hit game being executed. In the above, two conditions are defined that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have been entered. Then, when any one of the conditions is satisfied, the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the ending command of the small hit game is set (S2311), the ending period of the small hit is started (S2312), and the small hit end flag is turned ON (S2313). ), Finish the process. Here, in the small hit end process in S2311, where the process of setting the ending command is performed, the ending command for the small hit is set. Further, the ending period for the small hit is the same as the ending period for the 2R 3rd big hit, which also makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R 3rd big hit.

In S2301, when it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), then it is determined whether or not the small hit ending period (ending time) has elapsed (S2315), and the ending period has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2315 that the ending period has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". (S2318) to finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 24). At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2124, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2111) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 39). The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game.

If it is determined in S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R third jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V pass command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V pass command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 displays an effect symbol according to the type of the received V-pass command, the game state at that time, and the like. Perform game production in areas and the like.

If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in progress (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. As a general rule, the first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V-pass command is a command for not causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-pass notification control in principle. Further, in the invalid period passing command, the game ball passed through the specific area on the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 during the invalid period of the specific area. That is, it is a command for notifying that there is a possibility that some kind of malfunction or fraud has occurred. This notification may be performed using the display screen 7a, the frame lamp, the board lamp, the speaker, or the like, or the information may be transmitted to the hall computer and performed at the hall computer. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S207) or V validity period setting process (S2111). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Processing at the time of starting ball]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the start-in / entry process (S208) after the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 43, in the start ball entry process (S208), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S2502). When it is determined in S2502 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. The S2503 reads out the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit (acquisition information). S2503). Next, the S2504 determines the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol (S2504). Specifically, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) acquired at the time of entering the starting port depends on the current gaming state (whether the low probability state or the high probability state). To determine whether it is a big hit or a miss. If the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-judgment (so-called "hold") in which the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / miss judgment (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later. It is equivalent to "look-ahead").

The pre-judgment is a jackpot determination table corresponding to the set game mode (see FIG. 9A), and if it is a high-probability state, a jackpot determination table for a high-probability state and a normal state (low). If it is a probability state), it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. Further, as another pre-judgment mode, as a fluctuation pattern information judgment table capable of judging fluctuation pattern information, a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2504 (pre-judgment information) is generated as the special figure 2 start ball entry command. , Set in the output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). As the special figure 2 start ball entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S2503 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information) acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 with the sub control unit 90, whether or not the information is related to a big hit, the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is several, and the big hit type. The sub-control unit 90 can identify any of the above. Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and low. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged in the probability state. As a result, the sub-control unit stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random number values read by S2503, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other jackpot type (big hit). Special figure includes command data including information indicating the value of the type determination random number), the value of the reach random number counter (reach random number value), the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), and the information indicating the result of the preliminary judgment. 2 It is possible to generate and set as a start-in ball command.

Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S2506). When it is determined in S2506 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends as it is.

In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2507), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2507 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in a low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the process related to the preliminary determination after S2508. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The judgment is easy to make. Further, in the first embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is intended. Technical intervention such as generating is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big hit. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S2507), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 after S2508.

The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S2508). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and the game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the first special symbol read by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2509 (pre-determination information) is obtained. Special Figure 1 Generated as a start-in ball command, and set in the output buffer for sending commands to the sub-control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The preliminary determination (holding look-ahead) of S2509 is performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 accuracy determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power failure monitoring process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) following the hold ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). This is determined based on the "power cutoff signal" transmitted when the voltage drop monitoring circuit 105 described above detects a drop in the power supply voltage. If the S2601 determines that there is no power supply voltage input (NO in the S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2601 that there is an input of a power cutoff signal (YES in S2601), the game state information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 and the game state stored in the payout control unit 110. The information is stored in the backup area of each RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

Further, as the game status information to be backed up to be stored in the backup area when the power cutoff signal is received, at least the information indicating the set game mode (game mode setting information), the special symbol status flag, and the normal symbol status flag , Hold memory counter (special figure, normal figure) value, probability change flag value, time saving flag value, information indicating the progress status of the big hit game, information indicating the progress status of the small hit game, remaining fluctuation time of the special symbol, Information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls can be given. These game state information are stored (stored) in a backup area (backup RAM) in which power supply is maintained by the backup power supply. In addition, these backed up game state information can be used to change the control state (game state) when power supply is restarted after a power failure or the like, and the control state (game state) when a power failure or the like occurs (before the power failure occurs). Information (data) required to restore to the state)

[Mode setting monitoring process]
Next, the mode setting monitoring process (S210) will be described with reference to FIG. 45. This mode setting monitoring process is a process of constantly monitoring the setting state of the mode setting switch during power supply (after the start of the game). In the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, the game mode setting can be changed only when the power is turned on and when the game machine is initialized. Therefore, unless the change condition is satisfied, after the game starts (power). Even if the mode setting switch is operated (in the supply state), the game mode is not changed immediately. However, it is not preferable that the game mode actually set in the game machine and the game mode indicated by the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 do not match. Further, if there is such a discrepancy, there is a possibility that the game clerk or the like may misidentify the game mode set in the game machine when checking the setting of the game machine. For example, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which a change is originally necessary, but the change is mistaken for the change.

In order to prevent such a situation, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting state (selection information) of the mode setting switch 82 is constantly monitored (at a predetermined control cycle) to prevent the above-mentioned inconsistency. By promptly discovering and performing a predetermined notification (error notification), it is possible to notify the surroundings. Specifically, in the mode setting monitoring process (S210), first, the selection information of the mode setting switch is read (S3201), then the game mode corresponding to the read selection information, and the game mode stored in the RAM. That is, the game mode currently set in the game machine is compared and determined (S3202). Then, in S3203, when it is determined that the comparison results performed in S3202 match (YES in S3203), it is determined whether or not error notification is in progress (S3205), and when it is determined that error notification is not in progress (S3205), processing is performed. Finish. This will be the case if the setting state of the mode setting switch 82 is not changed by mistake or illegally after the start of the game.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S3203 that the comparison results performed in S3202 do not match (NO in S3203), a predetermined error notification is performed (S3204), and the process ends. In the error notification, an error display indicating that "the mode setting switch has been operated illegally" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, or a predetermined error notification is performed by the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, or the speaker 67. It is possible to go. Further, in the error notification, both the correct game mode setting and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch may be indicated in some form. As a result, the setting position of the game mode by the mode setting switch 82 can be quickly corrected (returned), and the error notification can be terminated. It should be noted that this error processing (error notification) is performed while maintaining a state in which the game can be continued. This is because the game mode cannot be changed (the game mode has not been changed) unless the game machine is initialized.

In addition, during this error notification (error processing), if S3203 is executed again and it is determined that they match (YES in S3203), then it is determined whether or not the error is being notified (S3205), and it is determined that the error is being notified. If this is the case (YES in S3205), the error notification ends (S3206) and the process ends. As a result, it is possible to return to a normal game without error notification. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment monitors the operation of the mode setting switch 82 performed during the power supply, and while the power supply is stopped, is based on the restored game state information. It is possible to monitor by determining whether or not it matches the game mode when the power is cut off. This makes it possible to prevent the game mode from being changed illegally or accidentally.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 46. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads and executes the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. 46 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect include a random number for determining the character advance notice, a random number for determining the step-up advance notice, a random number for determining the pseudo-variation advance notice, and a random number for determining the movable part advance notice. The notice effect to be executed is determined using the acquisition value of the random number for effect determination and each notice determination table.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production associated with the big hit game and the small hit game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above determines whether or not the initialization flag is ON in the mode setting process (S3101) following the initial setting process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 14), and the initialization flag is set. When it is ON, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized (RAM is initialized) and started (started), the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read and the game mode is set to correspond to the selection information. Made possible to change. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is not ON, that is, when the game state (control state) at the time of power failure is restored based on the game state information stored in the backup area (161, 162), the mode setting switch 82 Is processing to read the selection information of. Then, as a result of performing the recovery process based on the game state information stored in the backup area (161, 162), the game mode at the time of power failure stored in the RAM of the main control unit 80 and the selection information of the mode setting switch 82. When the game mode corresponding to the above is different, in addition to not changing the game mode setting, error processing (error notification) is executed. Further, it is assumed that the game cannot be started without shifting to the interrupt processing (S105) until this error processing is completed, that is, until it is determined that the match is matched in the match determination.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment as described above, although the effect against fraud and the like is extremely high, the operating rate of the gaming machine may decrease because the game is not started until it is determined that they match. Therefore, in the mode setting process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is used only when the initialization flag is ON when the power is turned on, that is, when the gaming machine is initialized and started up, as in the first embodiment. The selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is read, and the setting can be changed to the game mode corresponding to the selection information. On the other hand, when the initialization flag is OFF, unlike the first embodiment, the mode setting process is terminated as it is. As a result, the game mode setting can be changed when the power is turned on with the initialization of the game machine, and the game mode setting cannot be changed when the power is turned on without the initialization of the game machine. However, even if the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 is changed, such a situation is not monitored and no error processing or the like is performed. As a result, the game is started in the same game mode as when the power is turned on and the power is cut off.

Specifically, in the mode setting process (S106) of the second embodiment, first, whether or not the initialization flag is ON, that is, whether or not the RAM (161, 162) is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch 83 when the power is turned on. Is determined (S3151). When it is determined in S3151 that the initialization flag is ON (YES in S3151), the selection information of the mode setting switch is read (S3152), the game mode corresponding to the read selection information is set (S3153), and processing is performed. To finish. In this way, when the RAM including the backup area is initialized and the game machine is started by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on, the selection information (setting change operation) of the mode setting switch is enabled. This makes it possible to change (set) the game mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3151 that the initialization flag is not ON (NO in S3151), the process ends. The game modes that can be set by this mode setting process are the same game modes 1 to 5 as in the first embodiment. Other than that, the structure and control processing of the game machine are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

As a result, in the state where the game is started, the game mode corresponding to the selection information of the mode setting switch 82 may be different from the actual game mode set in the game machine. However, since it is possible to change the game mode setting only when the power is turned on with the initialization of the game machine, it is possible to prevent (illegal) the game mode setting from being changed as much as possible. At the same time, by making it possible to start the game, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the game machine from being lowered. Further, the discrepancy between the actually set game mode and the game mode selected by the mode setting switch 82 after the start of the game is monitored by executing the mode setting monitoring process of the first embodiment. It is also possible to do.

Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 49. The gaming machine of the first embodiment can set an arbitrary gaming mode selected from the gaming modes 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 9 by operating the mode setting switch 82 under specific changing conditions. It is said. The gaming machine of the third embodiment selects and determines the gaming mode in a selection mode different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, the game machine of the third embodiment includes three types (plurality) of game mode selection means (game mode setting means) as game mode selection means for selecting a game mode. First, as in the first embodiment, the game mode arbitrary selection means (first game) in which the game mode setter selects and sets an arbitrary game mode from a plurality of game modes by using the mode setting switch 82. Mode selection means) is provided. Secondly, it is provided with game mode random selection means (second game mode selection means, random selection means) for randomly selecting and setting a game mode from a plurality of predetermined game modes. Thirdly, the game mode fixed selection means (third game mode selection means, specific probability selection means) for setting the game mode to a predetermined specific game mode is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the gaming machine of the third embodiment includes (mounts) a setting type switch 820 on the main control board 80. Then, under specific conditions, by sliding the operation unit 820a of the setting type switch 820 in the left-right direction, it is possible to select an arbitrary setting type (game mode selection means). Specifically, when the leftmost [A] is selected by the operation unit 820a, the game mode arbitrary selection means (first game mode selection means) is selected as the game mode selection means. When the central [B] is selected by the operation unit 820a, the game mode random selection means (second game mode selection means) is selected as the game mode selection means. When [C] at the right end is selected by the operation unit 820a, the game mode fixed selection means (third game mode selection means) is selected as the game mode selection means.

When a game mode arbitrary selection hand is selected as the game mode selection means, the game mode setter such as a game store clerk can set any game mode, so that the game store side considers the profit balance. , It is necessary to set and arrange a game machine in a high setting game mode with a high jackpot probability and a game machine in a low setting game mode with a low jackpot probability in a well-balanced manner. Further, when the game mode random selection means is selected as the game mode selection means, neither the game mode setter such as the game store clerk can grasp which game mode is set, and the game store side. Makes it difficult to manage profits. However, for the player, there is a possibility that a high setting game mode is set, so that the player's expectation, game interest, and gambling are increased, and by extension, the operating rate of the game machine is improved, and the game store side. It is also possible to increase the profits of. Further, when the game mode fixed selection means is selected as the game mode selection means, a predetermined specific game mode is set. In the third embodiment, when the game mode fixed selection means is selected in consideration of the profit balance between the game store side and the player side, the game mode 2 which is an intermediate setting is set. As a result, it is difficult for the amusement store side to obtain a large profit, but it is possible to obtain a relatively balanced profit without obtaining a large loss. On the other hand, from the player's point of view, it is unlikely that the profit or loss will be excessive, and it will be possible to play a well-balanced and moderately gambling game machine.

Next, the mode setting process (S106) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. The same part as the mode setting process (S106) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 will be omitted. In the mode setting process (S106) of the third embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag is ON (S3101), and when it is determined that the initialization flag is not ON, that is, the backed up game status information is restored (S3101). NO), move to the processing of S3112. Since the processing of S3112 to S3119 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S3101 that the initialization flag is ON, that is, the game state information has been initialized by performing a predetermined input operation on the RAM clear switch (YES in S3101), then the mode setting key is pressed. It is determined whether or not it is ON, that is, whether or not the mode setting lock portion 92 is in the ON state (S3102). When it is determined in S3102 that the mode setting lock unit 92 is in the OFF state, that is, the setting key has not been operated (NO in S3102), the process proceeds to S3111. Since the processing of S3111 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

When it is determined in S3102 that the mode setting lock 92 is in the ON state, that is, the setting key is being operated (YES in S3102), then a random number for setting change is acquired (S3149), and the mode of S3150 is obtained. Move to setting process 2 (S3150). Here, the "random number for changing the setting" is a random number used when the game mode random selection means is selected as the game mode selection means. This setting change random number is composed of a counter value that is updated at a predetermined cycle from the power-on, and the value of this counter acquired at the execution timing of S3149 is called a setting change random number value.

In the mode setting process 2 (S3150), first, the selection information of the setting type switch is read (S3151), and then it is determined whether or not the setting type selected by the setting type switch 820 is the setting type A (game mode arbitrary selection means). (S3152). The CPU of the main control unit 80 determines the setting type selected by the operation unit 820a of the setting type switch 820. When it is determined in S3152 that the setting type selected by the operation unit 820a of the setting type switch 820 is [A] (YES in S3152), the setting type A flag indicating that the game mode is set by the game mode arbitrary selection means. Is turned on (S3152), and the process proceeds to S3154. The processing of S3154 to S3159, specifically, the processing of setting the "game mode change state" and setting an arbitrary game mode during that period is the same as the processing of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. As a result, a game mode setter such as a game clerk operates the operation unit 82a of the mode setting switch 82 to set an arbitrary game mode selected from the game modes 1 to 5.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S3152 that the setting type selected by the setting type switch 820 is not the setting type A (NO in S3152), then the setting type selected by the setting type switch 820 is the setting type B (game). Mode random selection means) is determined (S3162). When it is determined in S3162 that the setting type selected by the operation unit 820a of the setting type switch 820 is [B] (YES in S3162), the setting type B flag indicating that the game mode is set by the game mode random selection means. Is turned on (S3163), and the process proceeds to S3164. In S3164, the game mode is set based on the setting change random value acquired in S3149 (S3164), and information indicating that the game mode is randomly set by the game mode random selection means is displayed on the information display unit 88. Then (S3165), move to the processing of S3169. As a result, a game mode randomly selected from game modes 1 to 5 is set regardless of the intention of the game mode setter such as a game clerk.

Here, "setting the game mode based on the acquired setting change random number value" means that the setting change random number is composed of a value of 0 to 99, and the acquired setting change random number value is 0 to 0. If it is 19, it is set to game mode 1, if the acquired random number value for setting change is 20 to 39, it is set to game mode 2, and if the acquired random number value for setting change is 40 to 59, it is set to game mode 3. When the set and acquired random number value for setting change is 60 to 79, it is set to game mode 4, and when the acquired random number value for setting change is 80 to 99, it is set to game mode 5. Further, the "information indicating that the information is randomly set" to be displayed in S3165 is, for example, the characters (indicating randomness) of [RAND] displayed by using the 7-segment display units of the first to fourth information display units. You may. Also, in the case of random setting, the reason why the set game mode is not displayed is that the game clerk etc. confirms that the game mode is set to be disadvantageous to the game store and sets it to the game mode that is convenient for him / herself. This is to prevent the power from being turned on and off many times until the random setting is repeated. As a result, it is possible to maintain fairness between the player side and the game store side when the game mode is set by the game mode random selection means.

Further, if it is determined in S3162 that the setting type selected by the operation unit 820a of the setting type switch 820 is not [B], that is, the selected setting type is [C] (NO in S3162), the game mode is fixed. The setting type C flag indicating that the game mode has been set by the selection means is turned ON (S3166), and the process proceeds to S3167. In S3167, game mode 2 which is a predetermined fixed game mode is set (S3167), the game mode (game mode 2) set in the information display unit 88 is displayed (S3168), and the process proceeds to S3169. .. The display mode of the information display unit is [−−F2], and F is information indicating a fixed FIX. As a result, the game mode setter such as a game clerk cannot select an arbitrary game mode, and the game mode 2 is forcibly set.

In S3169, it is determined whether the mode setting key is OFF, that is, whether the setting key inserted in the mode setting lock is returned to the OFF position (S3169), and when it is determined that the mode setting key is returned to the OFF position (YES in S3169). Move to S3160 processing. If it is determined in S3169 that the position has not been returned to the OFF position (NO in S3169), the process of S43169 is repeatedly executed and the game does not shift to the "playable state". In S3160, the mode change flag is turned off to end the "game mode change state" (S3160), the above-mentioned setting change flag is turned on (S3161), a setting type identification command is set (S3170), and the process is completed.

Here, in the third embodiment, it is determined that the backed up game state information has been deleted (initialized) and the game mode setting has been changed by the "setting change flag", and the "setting type identification command" is used to determine the setting. It is possible to determine which setting type the game mode setting has been changed to. Further, in the third embodiment, it is determined which setting type the game mode is set to be notified based on the "setting type identification command". As described above, the display mode on the information display unit 88 when the game mode is set differs depending on which setting type the game mode is set to, so that the game clerk or the like has this display mode (notification mode). It is possible to confirm which setting type is used for setting.

In addition, the player is notified of which setting type the game mode is set by the "setting type identification command". For example, by using a frame lamp, a board lamp, or an image display device provided on the front side of the game machine, it is possible to notify the set type in a identifiable (predictable) notification mode. For example, by making the light emission color, light emission pattern, blinking speed, etc. of the lamp different, the background color, background type, display character, characters, etc. of the liquid crystal different, or the sound output from the speaker different, It is possible to specify (predict) which setting type the game mode is set to. In addition, the notification mode in which this setting type can be specified continues at least after the setting of the game mode is changed until the game is started (variation display of the first special symbol). Further, the "setting type identification command" may be transmitted to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing, and the display unit or the speaker controlled by the sub control unit 90 may perform notification that the setting type can be specified. Of course, the setting type may be specified by the display unit that can be controlled by the main control unit 80.

Further, as another aspect, at least after changing the setting of the game mode, it may be continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) of variable display of the special symbol is executed. As another aspect, at least after changing the setting of the game mode, it may continue until a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) elapses. Further, these modes may be combined to end the notification based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. As a result, if there is a game machine whose settings have been changed, it is possible to notify the player who first plays the game machine after the opening of the game store which setting type the game machine has changed. It becomes. As a result, the player can select the game machine to play based on the information, and it is possible to increase the number of players immediately after the store opens.

As described above, the operation of the setting type switch 820 is performed with the power turned off. Then, the power is turned on with an arbitrary setting type (A to C) selected by the operation of the operation unit 820a. This makes it possible to select the game mode according to any setting type. In order to change the game mode setting with an arbitrary setting type, as in the first embodiment, the setting type is selected while the power is off, the mode setting lock is turned on, and the RAM is set. It is necessary to turn on the power while the clear switch is turned on.

As a result, it becomes possible to set the game mode in a wide variety of modes, and the player also enhances the preference for selecting the game machine to be played according to the setting mode on the game store side. In addition, this will enhance the interest of the game.

Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Although the gaming machine of the first embodiment has a notification unit for notifying the power-on mode (initialization without setting change, initialization with setting change, or no initialization without setting change), the notification unit is notified. The aspect was mainly for a game clerk who was a power-on person. In the fourth embodiment, in addition to this, it is possible to notify the player of the power-on mode (initialization without setting change, initialization with setting change, or no initialization without setting change).

As shown in the power-on notification process (S107) of the fourth embodiment of FIG. 50, in this process, following S5102, a display command for notifying that "initialized but the setting has not been changed" is issued. It is set (S5108), and the process is shifting to S5103. In addition, following S5106, a display command for notifying that "initialization and setting change has been made" is set (S5109), and the process shifts to S5103. In addition, following S5107, a display command is set to notify that "the game has not been initialized and the settings have not been changed (the game status information has been restored)" (S5110), and the process proceeds to S5103. ing. Since the other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the fourth embodiment, a display command for notifying that "initialized but the setting has not been changed" and "initialized and the setting has not been changed" are notified by a control process (not shown). Or a display command for notifying that "the game has not been initialized and the settings have not been changed (the game status information has been restored)" is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing. A display unit or a speaker controlled by the sub-control unit 90 may be used to notify the power-on mode. That is, different notification modes are executed depending on the power-on mode. Of course, the setting type may be specified by the display unit that can be controlled by the main control unit 80.

Further, in order to notify the player, this notification mode shall continue at least after the setting of the game mode is changed until the game is started (variation display of the first special symbol). Further, as another aspect, at least after changing the setting of the game mode, it may be continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) of variable display of the special symbol is executed. As another aspect, at least after changing the setting of the game mode, it may continue until a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) elapses. Further, these modes may be combined to end the notification based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. As a result, if there is a game machine whose settings have been changed, it is possible to notify the player who first plays the game machine after the opening of the game store which setting type the game machine has changed. It becomes. As a result, the player can select the game machine to play based on the information, and it is possible to increase the number of players immediately after the store opens.

Further, as another aspect, an operation switch (not shown) is provided so that a game clerk or the like can set whether or not to notify the player of the power-on mode by operating the operation switch (operation unit). It may be.

[Other aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, the mode setting switch 82 is configured by a sliding DIP switch. The mode setting switch is not limited to such an embodiment, and may be, for example, a rotary switch or a push-type or push-up type binary switch. For example, in the case of setting an arbitrary game mode, information indicating the selected game mode (for example, [2]) is displayed on the information display unit 88 each time the binary switch is operated. It is assumed that the game mode selected as [2] → [3] → [4] changes for each operation.

In addition, in a game machine in which the game mode setting can be changed by such a binary switch, a rotary switch, or the like, the initial value of the game mode in the game mode change state when the RAM is cleared is always specified. The game mode (for example, the game mode 3 which is the value in the middle of the five stages) may be set (set). It should be noted that the RAM clear processing shall erase the stored information indicating the game mode. Then, in the game mode change state after clearing the RAM, by operating the game mode change switch in one direction, this specific game mode (game mode 3) is changed in the order of game mode 2 and game mode 1, which is desired. It shall be selected for the game mode. Further, in the game mode change state after clearing the RAM, by operating the game mode change switch in the other direction, this specific game mode (game mode 3) is changed in the order of game mode 4 and game mode 5, which is desired. It shall be selected for the game mode. As a result, the operation mode of changing the setting after clearing the RAM is common to all the game machines (for example, when the setting is set to 1, each game machine is operated twice in one direction). In addition, this makes it possible to reduce operational mistakes such as setting changes even when the game modes of a plurality of game machines are changed. Further, this specific game mode (initial game mode) may be set as a game mode in which the jackpot probability is an intermediate value among the game modes provided in the game machine (corresponding to game mode 2 in this embodiment). As a result, it is possible to set the game mode in which the game store and the player are well-balanced, as long as the RAM is cleared and the setting is changed. Further, when it is desired to set a plurality of game machines to such a well-balanced game mode, the game mode change switch can be set without operating the game mode change switch. Further, this makes it possible to minimize the number of operations (operation procedures) associated with the change of the game mode setting and to simplify the setting operation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the information display unit 88 is provided, and the game information to be displayed is changed depending on the period (the period before the game becomes available, the game available state). Specifically, the information specifying the game mode is displayed during the period before the game is available, and the base value is displayed during the period before the game is available. That is, the game mode display unit and the base value display unit are also used as one display unit. Instead of such an aspect, a game mode display for displaying the game mode and a base display for displaying the base value may be provided separately. At this time, the information display unit of the first embodiment is used as a base display unit (also referred to as a "game information display unit"), and one or a plurality of 7-segment displays are separately provided on the main control board, and the 7-segment display unit is provided. Is used as a game mode display (also referred to as a "game information display unit"). Even if they are provided separately, the period for displaying the information specifying the game mode being selected (setting) on the game mode display is only the game mode change state before the start of the game or the game mode confirmation state. And. Further, the base display may be always displayed before the game is ready after the power is turned on, or may be always displayed after the game is ready. At least, it is always displayed after it becomes playable.

In the above-described embodiment, the RAM clear switch 83 is provided on the power supply board 109, but the RAM clear switch may be provided (or mounted) on the main control board 80 instead of such an embodiment. As a result, the members related to the change of the game mode (members for satisfying the specific conditions) can be managed on the main control board 80 as much as possible, the management can be facilitated, and the fraud prevention can be strengthened.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, five types of game modes that can be set are provided, and the jackpot probability, the small hit probability, and the winning probability of the jackpot type are different depending on the game mode. Instead of such an aspect, only the low probability jackpot probability may be different depending on the game mode. As a result, it becomes possible to easily recognize how much profit can be obtained by setting the game mode, and it becomes easy to manage the profit of the game machine.

Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with a timer means (for example, a watchdog timer or a timer capable of measuring the time after the power is turned on) capable of measuring the time (or measuring the time). , When the setting of the game mode is changed, the measured value of the timer means (for example, clock information such as "9:30") is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the stored measured value is confirmed later. It may be possible. Further, the measured value indicating the setting change time (time) stored in this storage area is to be backed up. Further, since this information can be used for fraud prevention and fraud detection, it may be excluded from the erasure target by RAM clear as well as the base value. That is, even if it is initialized, the stored "measured value indicating the setting change time (time)" is not deleted. Further, the information of the measured value may be output from a predetermined external terminal (external output terminal) to the outside of the game machine and managed by a hall computer or the like connected to the external terminal.

Further, in a game store, a video camera (including a shooting unit, a shooting data recording unit, etc.) that captures a game machine and a display unit (playback display unit) that displays (reproduces) an image recorded by the video camera are displayed. A game machine monitoring system may be constructed in preparation for this. Further, the video camera (surveillance camera) is arranged so that when the setting of the game mode is changed, the image of the entire game machine and its surroundings can be recorded so that the changed person is recorded. Then, when fraud is suspected regarding the setting of the game mode, or when a defect or error is suspected, the stored "measured value indicating the setting change time (time)" can be read out and a predetermined measured value can be selected. It may be controlled so that the video camera image corresponding to the time (time) can be reproduced.

As another aspect of the above-described embodiment, the following aspects can be mentioned. It is desirable to lock (enclose) the mode setting switch 82 with a case (clothing member) with a key so that the mode setting switch 82 cannot be operated freely. Then, only when it is necessary to change the game mode (change the setting), the game mode can be changed by unlocking with the key and operating the mode setting switch 82 so as to satisfy a predetermined change condition. Good. This makes it possible to further reduce the possibility that the game mode will be changed illegally. Further, when the game machine (backup area) is initialized by operating the RAM clear switch 83, the sound of a predetermined volume (loud volume) is output from the speaker, or instead of / is added. By controlling the lighting of the board lamp and the frame lamp, the fact that the initialization has been performed shall be noticed to the surroundings in a conspicuous manner. As a result, it shall be notified that the game mode may have been changed. Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the mode setting switch 82 is provided on the main control board 80. However, the installation location of the mode setting switch is not limited to such a mode. For example, the mode setting switch 82 may be provided on the payout control board 110. Further, the mode setting switch 82 may be provided on a board that is separate from the main control board 80 and that can communicate with the main control board 80 (selection information can be transmitted to the CPU of the main control unit).

[Other]
Further, in the above-described configuration of the game machine, "a variable starting port in which the game ball can enter and a second aspect in which the game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect and the first aspect can be changed. At least one of the type start port may be provided, and an identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the start port or the variable start port may be provided. In addition, "the first hit / fail judgment is made based on the variable entry port that can be changed to the state in which the game ball can enter and the state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the entry into the starting port. When the result of the first hit / miss judgment or the second hit / miss judgment becomes a hit, the first hit / miss judgment means for executing the above, the second hit / miss judgment means for executing the second hit / miss judgment based on the entry into the variable start port, and the second hit / miss judgment. It may be provided with a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entrance is enabled to enter the ball. In addition, "the first game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the modified start port is a predetermined frequency, and the second game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is higher than in the first game state. It may be provided with a game state setting means for setting and. Here, it is assumed that 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency". In addition, "a variable entrance port that can be changed into a start port where a game ball can enter, a state where the game ball can enter, and a state where the game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port where the game ball cannot enter. A determination means that makes a determination based on the ball entering the start port, and a game control means that executes game control based on the game information stored in the game information storage means when the power supply is started from the power supply means. And, may be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set to one, but the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is plural. It may be a number of times, or it may have a different number of open rounds. Further, in the first embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure hold is not limited to this. It may be a control process that gives priority to the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control treatment, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process.

Further, in Example 1, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a specific region 39 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (not limited to this) It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game only by the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Needless to say, "based on the fact that the special symbol is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol)", this type of gaming machine is also implemented. The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 and other types of gaming machines are also included. In addition, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and is in a ball-entry state in which a game ball can enter and a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and the large winning opening is in a state where it is possible to enter the ball for a predetermined time when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters the big winning opening where the ball is available and the game ball passes through a specific area, it becomes a big hit and the big hit game is executed, and it is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine to which a predetermined privilege is given. This pachinko game machine is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the starting port becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is increased. Further, it is possible to have a first starting port and a second starting port, and to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is increased. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

(Reference Invention 1)
Further, in the configuration of the game machine described above, the game machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means may be immutable.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 has a selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection means when the power supply means starts power supply in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1. ,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability corresponding to the selection information judged based on the selection information judgment process is used as the judgment probability of the judgment means. It may be set.

(Reference Invention 2)
Further, in the configuration of the game machine described above, the game machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
The selection information monitoring means for monitoring the selection information of the determination probability selection means during the period in which the power is supplied by the power supply means is provided.
Even though the change condition is not satisfied, the information indicating the determination probability stored in the game state information storage means by the selection information monitoring means does not match the selection information of the determination probability selection means. If it is determined, the predetermined error processing may be executed.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
When the error processing is executed, the selection information monitoring means determines that the information indicating the determination probability stored in the game state information storage means and the selection information of the determination probability selection means match. The error processing may be terminated based on the above.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2.
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the power supply means starts power supply.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3.
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
The change condition may be satisfied at least when the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means.

(Reference Invention 3)
Further, in the configuration of the game machine described above, the game machine of Reference Invention 3 is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means. With
It has a selection information determination process for determining selection information of the determination probability selection means when the power supply means starts power supply.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the restored game state information and the selection information of the determination probability selection means are If it is determined that they do not match, a predetermined error processing may be executed.

As a result, when the determination probability is changed while recovering the game state information by the game state information recovery means, a predetermined error process is performed. Further, this makes it possible to notify that an act of changing the determination probability has occurred or prevent it in advance while recovering the game state information.

Further, the game machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is based on the recovered game state information when the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means in the game machine of Reference Invention 3-1 and the game is started. When it is determined that the information indicating the specified determination probability and the selection information of the determination probability selection means match, the game may be executed without executing the error processing.

According to such a game machine, when the game state information is restored and the game is started, the determination probability specified based on the restored game state information and the determination probability corresponding to the selection information of the determination probability selection means , And if it is determined that they match, it is possible to execute the game in a normal state without performing error processing. As a result, when the game is started, the game is started after confirming the selection information of the determination probability selection means. This also makes it possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2.
The error processing may include a game control stop processing for stopping at least a part of the game control. This makes it possible to prevent the game from being executed without matching the judgment probability corresponding to the selection information of the judgment probability selection means and the judgment probability specified based on the recovered game state information. ..

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3.
The error processing includes notification processing for notifying that the information indicating the determination probability specified based on the recovered game state information and the selection information of the determination probability selection means do not match.

(Reference Invention 4)
In the case of a game machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, since the game store decides which setting to use, the player expects the game machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs many high-setting game machines that are easy to give a lot of profits to the players in order to call many players, and gives a lot of profits to the players in order to obtain a lot of profits. Install many low-setting game machines that are difficult to do (settings with a low jackpot probability), or install an appropriate number of high-setting game machines to balance them. Therefore, the setting and management of the jackpot probability is very important.

On the other hand, when the amount of profit given to the player is far from the assumption, the setting of the game machine may be confirmed. In addition, if the cause is that the setting of the game machine is not intended, the probability setter on the game store side simply mistakenly set it (to a probability different from the schedule), or , It is necessary to confirm whether the fraudster set the probability fraudulently. However, since it is not known when the jackpot probability setting has been changed, it takes a lot of labor to check the security cameras and the like. In addition, if such fraudulent acts are committed, there is a risk that both the game store and the player will be disadvantaged, the number of players will decrease, and the operating rate of the game machine will decrease.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a determination probability setting function, a fair gaming machine can be used by making it possible to memorize the timing of changing the determination probability setting to prevent fraud. It is to provide.

Reference Invention 4-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
Timer means that counts at regular intervals (timekeeping means) and
A timer storage means for storing the count value of the timer means is provided.
By performing a predetermined input operation with the start of power supply by the power supply means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
The timer storage means is characterized in that it stores a count value when the determination probability of the determination means is changed.

According to such a game machine, a judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probabilities of the judgment means, and a judgment probability selection means that can select a predetermined judgment probability from a plurality of judgment probabilities by a predetermined input operation. And a determination probability setting means that can set the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means. Further, the timer means for counting at a fixed cycle (timekeeping means) and the timer storage means for storing a predetermined count value of the timer means are provided, and the timer storage means is a timer means when the setting of the determination probability is changed. It is assumed that the count value of is stored. As a result, when the determination probability setting is changed, the count value at that time can be stored, and the time when the determination probability setting is changed can be confirmed later. Further, this makes it possible to confirm whether the change timing of the determination probability is appropriate, whether the changer is appropriate, and the like.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1.
It is characterized by including an external output terminal capable of outputting the count value stored in the timer storage means to the outside of the game machine.

According to such a game machine, a count value indicating a time when the determination probability stored in the timer storage means is changed can be output to the outside of the game machine. This makes it possible to easily manage the timing of changing the setting of the determination probability of each game machine by using a hall computer or the like connected to the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 or Reference Invention 4-2.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.

According to such a game machine, a storage holding means capable of storing game state information including information indicating a judgment probability set by the judgment probability setting means (also referred to as "setting information") even after the power supply is stopped is provided. It is supposed to be prepared. Then, when the power supply is started, the game is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored in the memory is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the judgment probability (setting change by the judgment probability setting means). That is, when the game state information is restored and the game is started based on the game state information stored in the memory by the memory holding means, it is impossible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means.

As a result, in order to change the current judgment probability setting to another judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means, it becomes necessary to initialize the game state, and the game starts when the judgment probability setting is changed. It is possible to set the game state at the time to the initial state. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine monitoring system of Reference Invention 4-4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 4-1 to 4-3.
A recording device having a photographing unit for photographing the game machine and a storage unit for storing an image photographed by the photographing unit.
It is characterized by having.

According to such a game machine monitoring system, the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 described above, a photographing unit for photographing the game machine, and a storage unit for storing an image photographed by the photographing unit are provided. It is equipped with a recording device to have. As a result, by viewing the video of the recording device at the time corresponding to the count value stored in the timer storage means, it is possible to easily confirm the setting change time and the setting changer of the judgment probability of the game machine. It becomes.

(Reference Invention 5)
In the case of a game machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, since the game store decides which setting to use, the player expects the game machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs many high-setting game machines that are easy to give a lot of profits to the players in order to call many players, and gives a lot of profits to the players in order to obtain a lot of profits. Install many low-setting game machines that are difficult to do (settings with a low jackpot probability), or install an appropriate number of high-setting game machines to balance them. Therefore, the setting and management of the jackpot probability is very important. Therefore, when setting the jackpot probability, it is preferable to provide a display unit that displays information indicating the set jackpot probability for a predetermined period in order to grasp which jackpot probability is set.

Further, since the game profit grant ratio based on the prize balls and the number of out balls is very important and useful game information in providing a fair game machine, a display unit for displaying the information indicating the grant ratio is provided. It is preferable to provide. However, it is necessary to provide a large number of display units such as a display unit that displays information indicating the jackpot probability and a display unit that displays information indicating the game profit grant ratio because of the space for installing game parts. It is difficult and cost may be an issue.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a fair game machine by efficiently displaying a large amount of game information by controlling the display time.

Reference Invention 5-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game profit-giving means that grants a predetermined amount of game profit based on the establishment of specific conditions,
A game information display unit that can display predetermined game information,
With
The game information display unit is characterized in that, in the first period, information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means is displayed, and in the second period, information indicating the rate of granting the game profit in the specific period is displayed. To do.

According to such a game machine, a judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as the judgment probabilities of the judgment means, and a judgment probability selection means that can select a predetermined judgment probability from a plurality of judgment probabilities by a predetermined input operation. And a determination probability setting means that can set the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means. Further, it is provided with a game profit giving means for giving a game profit when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, entering a ball into a ball entrance or a specific symbol is stopped and displayed), and a game information display unit for displaying predetermined game information. , The game information display unit shall display the information indicating the set determination probability in the first period, and display the information indicating the ratio of the game profit given in the specific period in the second period. As a result, the game information (set probability information or game profit grant ratio information) displayed on the game information display unit is different depending on the time (first period or second period), and the display unit can be shared. It is possible to properly grasp the game information.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1.
The first period is a period before the start of the game, and the second period is a period after the start of the game.

According to such a game machine, the first period for displaying the information indicating the set determination probability is the period before the start of the game, and the second period for displaying the information indicating the rate of granting the game profit is the period after the start of the game. The period. That is, the judgment probability set by a predetermined input operation before the start of the game is displayed before the start of the game, and after the game is started by launching a game ball or the like, it is not the setting information of the judgment probability. , The ratio of the game profit granted with the start of the game shall be displayed. As a result, it is possible to display appropriate information at an appropriate time, it is possible to standardize the display unit, and it is possible to surely grasp the game information.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-2.
An entrance where a game ball can enter, and
A first counting means that can count the number of game balls fired in the game area,
A second counting means capable of counting the number of game balls given by the game profit giving means is provided.
The specific condition is satisfied based on the game ball entering the ball entrance.
The information indicating the rate of granting the game profit displayed on the game information display unit after the start of the game is characterized in that it is information calculated based on the count values of the first counting means and the second counting means. To do.

According to such a game machine, an entrance for satisfying a specific condition, a first counting means capable of counting the number of balls launched into the game area, and a second counting means capable of counting the number of given game balls. And. Then, the information indicating the grant ratio of the game profit is the information calculated based on the count values of the first counting means and the second coefficient means. As a result, the rate of granting the game profit displayed in the second period after the start of the game is calculated based on the number of launched balls and the number of the granted game balls, and it is necessary if it is not after the start of the game. There is no (no change) game information. Further, in the first period before the start of the game, even if the information indicating the grant ratio of the game profit is not displayed and the information indicating the determination probability is displayed, no problem is caused and the game information is surely grasped. It is possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 to Reference Invention 5-3.
The game information display unit is characterized in that, when the determination probability setting means changes and sets the determination probability of the determination means, information indicating the determination probability is displayed in the first period. is there.

According to such a game machine, when the determination probability of the determination means is changed and set, the information indicating the determination probability is displayed in the first period. As a result, when a predetermined input operation is performed and the setting of the determination probability is changed, the game information can be grasped appropriately and surely by surely displaying the information indicating the determination probability in the first period. It will be possible. If the setting of the determination probability is not changed, the game information display unit may not display the information indicating the determination probability in the first period.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 to Reference Invention 5-4.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. ,
With
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.

According to such a game machine, a storage holding means capable of storing game state information including information indicating a judgment probability set by the judgment probability setting means (also referred to as "setting information") even after the power supply is stopped is provided. It is supposed to be prepared. Then, when the power supply is started, the game is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored in the memory is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the judgment probability (setting change by the judgment probability setting means). That is, when the game state information is restored and the game is started based on the game state information stored in the memory by the memory holding means, it is impossible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means.

As a result, in order to change the current judgment probability setting to another judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means, it becomes necessary to initialize the game state, and the game starts when the judgment probability setting is changed. It is possible to set the game state at the time to the initial state. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

(Reference Invention 6)
In the case of a game machine equipped with the probability setting function as described above, since the game store decides which setting to use, the player expects the game machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). Select a machine. In addition, the game store side installs many high-setting game machines to call many players, many low-setting game machines to make a lot of profits, and to balance them. Install an appropriate number of high-setting game machines. However, since this is all decided by the game store side, no high-setting game machine is installed (all are set low), and the player side may be significantly disadvantaged compared to the game store side. In addition, this may cause the player to feel distrust of the game store side, which in turn reduces the number of players and the operating rate of the game machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a determination probability setting function, the determination probability setting mode is diversified by having a function of randomly setting the determination probability. It provides a game machine with a high degree of game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-1 is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, including at least information indicating a determination probability set by the determination probability setting means, is provided.
A gaming machine in which the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the game state information storage means.
The determination probability selection means is characterized by having a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

According to such a game machine, a plurality of determination probabilities are stored as the determination probabilities of the determination means, a determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and a determination probability selection means. It includes a determination probability setting means capable of setting the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means, and a game state information storage means capable of storing game state information including information indicating the set determination probability. Further, as the determination probability selection means, a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. As a result, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the random selection means, the determination probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities and the determination probability is set. Further, this makes it possible for the probability setter to intentionally set a specific determination probability and to set a well-balanced determination probability.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-1.
The determination probability selection means is characterized by having a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

According to such a game machine, as the determination probability selection means, in addition to the random selection means, a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. As a result, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the specific probability setting means, a specific determination probability (for example, an intermediate determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities) is selected from a plurality of determination probabilities. The determination probability will be set. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the game machine having a set value unintended by the probability setter from being set.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-2.
It is characterized in that it is possible to select whether to select the determination probability by the random selection means or the determination probability by the specific probability selection means, depending on the mode of the input operation of the determination probability selection means.

According to such a game machine, the probability setter randomly sets the determination probability according to the input operation mode (first input operation mode, second input operation mode, etc.) of the determination probability selection means, or makes a specific determination. It is possible to select whether to set the probability. This makes it possible to diversify the setting mode of the determination probability in the game store.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-2 or Reference Invention 6-3.
It is characterized by including a notification unit for notifying which of the random selection means and the specific probability selection means has selected the determination probability.

According to such a game machine, a notification unit for notifying whether the determination probability is determined by the random selection means or the specific probability selection means is provided. Thereby, by confirming the notification mode of the notification unit, it is possible to confirm which determination probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the determination probability.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-4.
The notification unit is characterized in that it notifies in a manner recognizable by the player.

According to such a game machine, the player can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize which judgment probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the judgment probability, and when selecting the game machine to play the game with which game machine. It will be possible to refer to it. Further, this makes it possible to prevent as much as possible from playing with a game machine having an unintended setting.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-4 or Reference Invention 6-5.
The notification unit is characterized in that it notifies in a manner that can be recognized by a game clerk.

According to such a game machine, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize which determination probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the determination probability. In addition, this makes it possible to confirm whether or not the judgment probability is mistakenly selected (set) by the unintended judgment probability selection means, and it is possible to select (set) the judgment probability by the unintended judgment probability selection means as much as possible. It becomes possible to prevent.

(Reference Invention 7)
Reference Invention 7-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
A gaming machine in which the determination means makes a determination based on the determination probability stored in the game state information storage means.
As the determination probability selection means, there is a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.

According to such a game machine, a plurality of determination probabilities are stored as the determination probabilities of the determination means, a determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and a determination probability selection means. It includes a determination probability setting means capable of setting the selected determination probability as the determination probability of the determination means, and a game state information storage means capable of storing game state information including information indicating the set determination probability. Further, as the determination probability selection means, a random selection means capable of randomly selecting a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. As a result, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the random selection means, the determination probability is randomly selected from the plurality of determination probabilities and the determination probability is set. Further, this makes it possible for the probability setter to intentionally set a specific determination probability and to set a well-balanced determination probability.

Further, a storage holding means capable of storing and holding the game state information even after the power supply is stopped is provided, and when the power supply is started, the game state information stored and held by the memory holding means is erased to obtain the game state information. It is possible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means (setting change by the judgment probability setting means) on condition that the game is started without recovering. That is, when the game state information is restored and the game is started based on the game state information stored in the memory by the memory holding means, it is impossible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means. As a result, in order to change the current judgment probability setting to another judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means, it becomes necessary to initialize the game state, and the game starts when the judgment probability setting is changed. It is possible to set the game state at the time to the initial state. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-1.
The determination probability selection means is characterized by having a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities.

According to such a game machine, as the determination probability selection means, in addition to the random selection means, a specific probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined specific determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities is provided. As a result, when the determination probability is selected (set) by the specific probability setting means, a specific determination probability (for example, an intermediate determination probability among the plurality of determination probabilities) is selected from a plurality of determination probabilities. The determination probability will be set. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the game machine having a set value unintended by the probability setter from being set.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-2.
It is characterized in that it is possible to select whether to select the determination probability by the random selection means or the determination probability by the specific probability selection means, depending on the mode of the input operation of the determination probability selection means.

According to such a game machine, the probability setter randomly sets the determination probability according to the input operation mode (first input operation mode, second input operation mode, etc.) of the determination probability selection means, or makes a specific determination. It is possible to select whether to set the probability. This makes it possible to diversify the setting mode of the determination probability in the game store.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-2 or Reference Invention 7-3.
It is characterized by including a notification unit for notifying which of the random selection means and the specific probability selection means has selected the determination probability.

According to such a game machine, a notification unit for notifying whether the determination probability is determined by the random selection means or the specific probability selection means is provided. Thereby, by confirming the notification mode of the notification unit, it is possible to confirm which determination probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the determination probability.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-4.
The notification unit is characterized in that it notifies in a manner recognizable by the player.

According to such a game machine, the player can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize which judgment probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the judgment probability, and when selecting the game machine to play the game with which game machine. It will be possible to refer to it. Further, this makes it possible to prevent as much as possible from playing with a game machine having an unintended setting.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-4 or Reference Invention 7-5.
The notification unit is characterized in that it notifies in a manner that can be recognized by a game clerk.

According to such a game machine, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize which determination probability selection means has selected (set) the selection (setting) of the determination probability. In addition, this makes it possible to confirm whether or not the judgment probability is mistakenly selected (set) by the unintended judgment probability selection means, and it is possible to select (set) the judgment probability by the unintended judgment probability selection means as much as possible. It becomes possible to prevent.

(Reference Invention 8)
Further, the conventional gaming machine has a function of holding the gaming state when the supplied power is cut off and returning the gaming state based on the held memory when the power is supplied again, that is, a so-called backup function. There was one with. If a game machine with a backup function as described above is equipped with a probability setting function, it is possible to change the setting while maintaining the game state, and depending on how these functions are used, a big hit may easily occur. , It may cause fraud or it may not be possible to provide a fair game machine.

In addition, in the case of a game machine equipped with a probability setting function, since the game store decides which setting to use, the player expects the game machine to have a high setting (setting with a high probability of big hit). select. In addition, the game store side installs many high-setting game machines to call many players, many low-setting game machines to make a lot of profits, and to balance them. Install an appropriate number of high-setting game machines. However, since this is all decided by the game store side, no high-setting game machine is installed (all are set low), and the player side may be significantly disadvantaged compared to the game store side. In addition, this may cause the player to feel distrust of the game store side, which in turn reduces the number of players and the operating rate of the game machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and in a gaming machine equipped with a determination probability setting function, a predetermined limitation is provided on the setting conditions of the determination probability setting function, and the determination probability is determined. By having a function of notifying when the setting is changed, a fair game machine is provided.

Reference Invention 8-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means.
The notification mode of the predetermined notification unit (liquid crystal, backside lamp) is different between when the determination probability of the determination means is changed by performing a predetermined input operation and when the determination probability of the determination means is not changed. It is characterized by that.

According to such a game machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means to a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities by performing a predetermined input operation. Further, the game state information including the information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means (also referred to as “setting information”) is provided with the storage holding means capable of storing the game state information even after the power supply is stopped. Then, when the power supply is started, the game is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored in the memory is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the judgment probability (setting change by the judgment probability setting means). That is, when the game state information is restored and the game is started based on the game state information stored in the memory by the memory holding means, it is impossible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means. Further, even when the game state information stored in the memory is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information, the determination probability may be changed or the determination probability may not be changed. The notification mode of the notification unit is different depending on whether the determination probability is changed or not.

As a result, in order to change the current judgment probability setting to another judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means, it becomes necessary to initialize the game state, and the game starts when the judgment probability setting is changed. It is possible to set the game state at the time to the initial state. In addition, it is possible to confirm whether or not the determination probability has been changed by the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-1.
The notification unit is characterized in that it notifies in a notification mode that the player can recognize whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed or the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed.

According to such a game machine, the player can recognize whether or not the determination probability is changed depending on the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the player can recognize whether or not the selection (setting) of the determination probability has been changed, and can be used as a reference when selecting a game machine to play a game with which game machine. Further, this makes it possible to prevent as much as possible from playing with a game machine having an unintended setting.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-1 or Reference Invention 8-2.
The notification means is characterized in that it notifies in a notification mode that the game clerk can recognize whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed or the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed.

According to such a game machine, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the determination probability is changed depending on the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the determination probability has been changed with the initialization of the game state information. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation such as unintentionally changing the determination probability or unintentionally not changing the determination probability.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8-2 or Reference Invention 8-3.
An identification information display means is provided that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the determination result of the determination means, and stops and displays the identification information in a specific mode when the determination result becomes a specific result.
The notification unit is characterized in that the notification mode is continued at least for a period from a predetermined time after the start of power supply by the power supply means to the execution of the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a game machine, the notification mode provided with the identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information and capable of recognizing whether or not the determination probability by the notification unit has been changed is from a predetermined time after the start of power supply. It shall continue from the period until the variable display of the identification information is executed, that is, from the time when the power is turned on to the game machine to the time when the game is started. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the determination probability setting has been changed before the start of the game. In addition, this makes it possible to refer to which gaming machine the game is played with when selecting the gaming machine.

(Reference Invention 9)
Reference Invention 9-1 The gaming machine of the invention is
Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A storage holding means capable of storing the game state information stored in the game state information storage means for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped based on detecting a decrease in the power supply voltage.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information recovery means for recovering the game state information when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information stored in the memory holding means.
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased by the memory holding means, and the game state information when the decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is not restored. With,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
When the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed.
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, and when a predetermined input operation is performed to change the determination probability of the determination means.
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, and the judgment probability of the judgment means is not changed.
When the game status information is restored by the game status information recovery means and the game is started, and
It is characterized in that the notification mode of a predetermined notification unit (liquid crystal, backside lamp) is changed.

According to such a game machine, it is possible to select and set the determination probability of the determination means to a predetermined determination probability from a plurality of determination probabilities by performing a predetermined input operation. Further, the game state information including the information indicating the determination probability set by the determination probability setting means (also referred to as “setting information”) is provided with the storage holding means capable of storing the game state information even after the power supply is stopped. Then, when the power supply is started, the game is selected by the determination probability selection means on the condition that the game state information stored in the memory is erased and the game is started without recovering the game state information. It is possible to change to the judgment probability (setting change by the judgment probability setting means). That is, when the game state information is restored and the game is started based on the game state information stored in the memory by the memory holding means, it is impossible to change to the judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means.

Further, the notification mode of the notification unit is different between when the game state information is restored and the game is started and when the game is started without recovering the game state information. Further, even when the memory holding means erases the game state information stored in the memory and starts the game without recovering the game state information, the judgment probability may be changed or the judgment probability may not be changed. The notification mode of the notification unit is different depending on whether the determination probability is changed or not.

As a result, in order to change the current judgment probability setting to another judgment probability selected by the judgment probability selection means, it becomes necessary to initialize the game state, and the game starts when the judgment probability setting is changed. It is possible to set the game state at the time to the initial state. In addition, it is possible to confirm whether or not the determination probability has been changed and whether or not the game status information has been restored by the notification mode of the notification unit. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-1.
The notification unit notifies the player in a notification mode that the player can recognize whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed, the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, or the game state information has been restored. It is a feature.

According to such a game machine, the player can recognize whether or not the determination probability is changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit and whether or not the game state information is restored. As a result, the player can recognize whether the selection (setting) of the determination probability has been changed and whether the game status information has been restored, and when selecting the game machine to play the game with. It will be possible to refer to it. Further, this makes it possible to prevent as much as possible from playing with a game machine having an unintended setting.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-1 or Reference Invention 9-2.
The notification means notifies in a notification mode that the game clerk can recognize whether the determination probability of the determination means has been changed, the determination probability of the determination means has not been changed, or the game state information has been restored. It is a feature.

According to such a game machine, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the determination probability is changed according to the notification mode of the notification unit and whether or not the game state information is restored. As a result, the game clerk (probability setter) can recognize whether or not the game state information has been restored, and whether or not the determination probability has been changed due to the initialization of the game state information. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation such as unintentionally changing the determination probability or unintentionally not changing the determination probability.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 9-2 or Reference Invention 9-3.
An identification information display means is provided that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the determination result of the determination means, and stops and displays the identification information in a specific mode when the determination result becomes a specific result.
The notification unit is characterized in that the notification mode is continued at least for a period from a predetermined time after the start of power supply by the power supply means to the execution of the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a game machine, the notification mode provided with the identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information and capable of recognizing whether or not the determination probability by the notification unit has been changed and whether or not the game state information has been restored is It shall continue from the predetermined time after the start of the power supply to the period from the execution of the variable display of the identification information, that is, from the power-on of the game machine to the start of the game. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the determination probability setting has been changed and whether or not the game status information has been restored before the start of the game. In addition, this makes it possible to refer to which gaming machine the game is played with when selecting the gaming machine.

1 Pachinko game machine, 7b Directed symbol display area (directed symbol display area), 8 Directed symbol, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 30 1st big winning opening, 35 2nd big winning opening, 39 Specific area , 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 103a 1st effect hold indicator, 103b 2nd effect hold indicator

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Judgment means that makes a judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the determination becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player and a special game execution means.
Judgment probability storage means that stores a plurality of judgment probabilities as judgment probabilities that the judgment means determines as a specific result,
A determination probability selection means capable of selecting a predetermined determination probability from the plurality of determination probabilities by a predetermined input operation, and
A determination probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined determination probability selected by the determination probability selection means as a determination probability of the determination means, and a determination probability setting means.
Power supply means to supply power and
A timer means to count at a constant period,
A timer storage means for storing the count value of the timer means is provided.
By performing a predetermined input operation with the start of power supply by the power supply means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
The timer storage means stores a count value when the determination probability of the determination means is changed .
A game state information storage means capable of storing game state information, which includes at least information indicating a judgment probability set by the determination probability setting means.
Based on detecting a drop in the power supply voltage, the game state information stored in the game state information storage means and the count value stored in the timer storage means are stored for a predetermined period even after the power supply is stopped. Possible memory retention means and
When the power supply means starts power supply, a game that restores the game state information and the count value when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the game state information and the count value stored in the memory holding means. State information recovery means and
When the power supply means starts power supply, the game state information is erased without erasing the count value stored and held by the storage holding means, and the count value when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected is restored. Equipped with a game status information initialization means that does not restore the game status information ,
The determination probability setting means
When the game is started without recovering the game state information by the game state information initialization means, the judgment probability of the judgment means can be changed.
A game machine characterized in that when the game state information is restored by the game state information recovery means and the game is started, the determination probability of the determination means cannot be changed .

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