JP6883825B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, the present invention can be suitably applied to a "ball game machine".

In recent years, as a ball game machine, a function that can change the probability of winning (big hit judgment probability) in the hit / fail judgment of whether or not to execute a big hit game to any of a plurality of types of probabilities prepared in advance (hereinafter, set). Some have (referred to as a change function) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of pachinko / pachislot machine, information indicating which probability the jackpot judgment probability is currently set (hereinafter referred to as a setting or a set value) is invisible to the player during the game (hereinafter referred to as a setting or a set value). It is displayed on the back side of the ball game machine), and usually, the pachinko hall employees and the like check or change the current settings. For this reason, the player generally plays the game while predicting which is the current setting (set value) of the ball-and-ball game machine to be played.

Further, when the generated jackpot is a specific jackpot, there is a function having a function of controlling the gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (hereinafter, referred to as a specific gaming state control function). .. For example, when the jackpot that occurs is a probability variation jackpot, the jackpot determination probability after the jackpot game is executed is higher than the probability in the non-specific game state (normal probability state) (hereinafter referred to as normal probability or low probability). Those having a probability fluctuation function (hereinafter, referred to as a probability variation function) that fluctuates to (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability) are known. When the ball game machine having the probability change function also has the setting change function, it is general that the "normal probability" and the "high probability" can be changed according to the change of the setting probability.

Further, some ball game machines having a "specific game state control function" are equipped with a so-called "limiter function" (see, for example, Patent Document 2). For example, some ball-and-ball gaming machines equipped with a probabilistic change function are provided with a "probability change limiter function" that limits the operation of the probabilistic change function, thereby facilitating the transition of the game state to the probabilistic change state and enhancing the game interest. Since the probabilistic state does not continue unnecessarily, the soundness of the game can be ensured.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-205160 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-295672

By the way, in a ball game machine having a setting changing function, the player is made to predict the current setting (setting value) with a sense of tension, instead of simply suggesting the current setting (setting value), and the game is played. It is desirable to give a reduction to the pachinko machine in order to further enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention is for solving the above-mentioned problems, and is for further enhancing the game interest in a gaming machine having a setting changing function and a specific gaming state control function.

The first reference discloses the invention (hereinafter, referred to as the first reference discloses the invention) to reference to disclosed herein Yu TECHNICAL machine according to the
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment executed based on the entry into the starting port through the symbol variation.
As the result symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the jackpot game executing means.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol determining means for determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means by referring to the jackpot symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the jackpot symbol is stored. And equipped with
A gaming machine capable of changing the set probability set as the probability that the result of the hit / fail determination will be the jackpot based on a predetermined change operation.
Based on the non-specific jackpot symbol indicating one aspect of the jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, the game state after executing the jackpot game is controlled to the non-specific game state, and the symbol display means is used. A gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state, based on the definite display of the specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the confirmation display of the specific jackpot symbol on the symbol display means, and the game state is executed while being controlled by the specific gaming state. A counting means that counts the number of consecutive times that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit,
A limiter means that operates based on the number of consecutive times reaching a predetermined limit number and controls the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to the non-specific game state.
Equipped with
As the jackpot symbol determination table, the first jackpot symbol determination table in which at least the data for specifying the specific jackpot symbol among the data for specifying the specific jackpot symbol and the data for specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored is stored. A second jackpot symbol determination table in which only the data for identifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored is provided, and the non-specific jackpot symbol is provided.
The jackpot symbol determining means
When the limiter means is not operating, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated first jackpot symbol determination table provided according to the set probability, and when the limiter means is activated. In the above, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the common second jackpot symbol determination table provided regardless of the setting probability.

According to the first reference disclosure invention , in a gaming machine having a setting changing function and a specific gaming state control function, there is an opportunity to predict the current setting (setting value) in the period until the limiter means is activated. That is, every time the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to, so that the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed can be changed according to the setting. .. For example, the type of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of the predetermined jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and the like can be changed according to the setting.

Therefore, the player proceeds with the game with a sense of expectation and tension regarding when the specific game state starts before the counting means starts counting (before the specific game state starts). .. Then, after being controlled to the specific gaming state, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting (set value) during the period until the limiter means is activated. In other words, every time a big hit occurs in a specific game state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (set value), so that it is possible to perform a game with a reduced amount while enjoying the specific game state. , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.
In addition, the player who can predict the setting in the limited period controlled to the specific game state is disappointed when the specific game state ends (the non-specific jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed) due to the operation of the limiter means, but the setting is made. By being able to guess, the following benefits can be obtained. For example, for a player who can presume that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, for a player who can presume that the current setting is a disadvantageous setting, it is possible to abandon the continuation of the game on the game machine and prevent the so-called "engagement of the game", so that the soundness of the game can be prevented. Can be kept.

Further, when the limiter means is activated, when determining the jackpot symbol, it is sufficient to refer to the common (same) second jackpot symbol determination table provided regardless of the setting (set value). It is also possible to simplify the control program of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to the second reference-disclosure invention (hereinafter referred to as the second reference-disclosure invention) disclosed in the specification as a reference is
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment executed based on the entry into the starting port through the symbol variation.
As the result symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the jackpot game executing means.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol determining means for determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means by referring to the jackpot symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the jackpot symbol is stored. And equipped with
A gaming machine capable of changing the set probability set as the probability that the result of the hit / fail determination will be the jackpot based on a predetermined change operation.
Based on the non-specific jackpot symbol indicating one aspect of the jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, the game state after executing the jackpot game is controlled to the non-specific game state, and the symbol display means is used. A gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state after executing the jackpot game to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the non-specific gaming state, based on the definite display of the specific jackpot symbol indicating another aspect of the jackpot symbol. When,
When the gaming state is the non-specific gaming state, counting is started based on the confirmation display of the specific jackpot symbol on the symbol display means, and the game state is executed while being controlled by the specific gaming state. A counting means that counts the number of consecutive times that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit,
A limiter means that operates based on the number of consecutive times reaching a predetermined limit number and controls the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to the non-specific game state.
Equipped with
As the jackpot symbol determination table, the first jackpot symbol determination table in which at least the data for specifying the specific jackpot symbol among the data for specifying the specific jackpot symbol and the data for specifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored is stored. A second jackpot symbol determination table in which only the data for identifying the non-specific jackpot symbol is stored is provided, and the non-specific jackpot symbol is provided.
The jackpot symbol determining means
When the limiter means is not operating, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the common first jackpot symbol determination table provided regardless of the setting probability, and when the limiter means is activated. In the above, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated second jackpot symbol determination table provided according to the set probability.

According to the second reference disclosure invention , in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific gaming state control function, when a specific gaming state is started and the frequency of big hits increases, the player limits the operation of the limiter means. During the period, enjoy the specific game state while having a sense of tension as to when the specific game state will end. Then, when the limiter means is activated and the specific gaming state ends, there is an opportunity to predict the current setting. That is, when the limiter means is activated and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to, so that the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is changed according to the setting. It raises the possibility of causing it. For example, the type of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of the predetermined jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, and the like can be changed according to the setting.

Therefore, the player plays the game with a sense of anticipation and tension regarding when the specific game state is controlled before the counting by the counting means is started (before the specific game state starts). proceed. Then, after the counting means starts counting, the specific gaming state is enjoyed during the limited period until the limiter means is activated. Further, when the limiter means is activated, the specific game state ends, which is disappointing, but on the other hand, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting. Therefore, the player can accurately determine whether or not to continue the game with the gaming machine.

In particular, since the specific gaming state ends when the limiter means is activated, it is easy to give a negative image to the player. However, according to the second reference disclosure invention , the current setting can be predicted with the operation of the limiter means. This negative image can be mitigated by the opportunity. For example, for a player who can presume that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the game machine can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player who can presume that the current setting is a disadvantageous setting from continuing the game on the game machine and prevent the so-called "engagement of the game", so that the soundness of the game can be improved. Can be kept.

Further, when the limiter means is not operating, it is sufficient to refer to the same first jackpot symbol determination table when determining the jackpot symbol, regardless of the setting at that time. Therefore, the control program of the gaming machine is sufficient. Can also be simplified.

Here, since the "big hit judgment probability" is usually set by the employees of the pachinko hall before the start of the pachinko hall, etc., the player is kept secret from which the setting (set value) is. .. Therefore, in the first reference disclosure invention or the second reference disclosure invention, the game is played while predicting the setting (set value) of the gaming machine according to the mode of the jackpot symbol that is definitively displayed and the appearance rate thereof. Become.
The invention of請Motomeko 1, the first reference discloses the invention, the third reference discloses invention which second reference DISCLOSURE and later, the "specific big hit symbol", as a combination of the "non-specific jackpot symbol", for example, " An example is a combination in which the "specific jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol" that activates the probability variation function after the jackpot game is executed, and the "non-specific jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol" that does not activate the probability variation function after the jackpot game is executed. but it can also be (described below) to illustrate the other sets see Align.

As the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table, for example, "a table (storage means) in which a predetermined number of data for specifying the jackpot symbol is stored" can be exemplified. The number of data stored in the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table may be singular or plural.

Further, in the first reference disclosure invention , the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined by referring to the dedicated first jackpot symbol determination table provided according to the setting at that time, and the dedicated first jackpot symbol determination is determined. As a table, a first jackpot symbol determination table that differs in terms of stored data can be exemplified. More specifically, when referring to each of the first jackpot symbol determination tables, there is a possibility that a different jackpot symbol will be determined as the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed, as compared with the case of referring to other first jackpot symbol determination tables. It can be illustrated that the case occurs or the determination rate of each jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed is different.
Further, in the second reference disclosure invention , the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined with reference to the dedicated second jackpot symbol determination table provided according to the setting at that time, and the dedicated second jackpot symbol is determined. As the determination table, a second jackpot symbol determination table that differs in terms of stored data can be exemplified. More specifically, when referring to each of the second jackpot symbol determination tables, there is a possibility that a different jackpot symbol will be determined as the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed, as compared with the case of referring to other second jackpot symbol determination tables. It can be illustrated that the case occurs or the determination rate of each jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed is different.

In the first reference-disclosure invention and the second reference-disclosure invention, when the limiter means is not operating, the first jackpot symbol determination table is referred to and definitely displayed regardless of before or after the counting means starts counting. An embodiment of determining a jackpot symbol can be exemplified. However, before the counting means starts counting, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by referring to the third jackpot symbol determination table different from the first jackpot symbol determination table.
The invention of 請Motomeko 1, the first reference discloses the invention, the third reference discloses invention which second reference DISCLOSURE and later, the first big hit symbol determination table, only the data that identifies the particular jackpot symbol is stored It may be a jackpot symbol determination table, or it may be a jackpot symbol determination table in which data for specifying a specific jackpot symbol and data for specifying a non-specific jackpot symbol are stored.

Next, inventions related to the first reference-disclosure invention and the second reference-disclosure invention (hereinafter referred to as related inventions) will be described.
The gaming machine of the first related invention is
In the gaming machine of the first reference disclosure invention or the second reference disclosure invention
The result symbol includes an out-of-order symbol indicating that the determination result of the hit / fail determination is out-of-order.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is an outlier, the outlier symbol determination for determining the outlier symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to the outlier symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the outlier symbol is stored. Equipped with means,
When the limiter means is not operating, the missed symbol determining means determines a missed symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a dedicated first missing symbol determining table provided according to the set probability. When the limiter means is activated, it is characterized in that the missing symbol to be definitely displayed by the symbol displaying means is determined by referring to a common second missing symbol determination table provided regardless of the setting probability.

According to the first related invention, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific game state control function, the setting (setting) at that time is also performed by the "missing symbol" which is usually displayed more frequently than the jackpot symbol. Since it is possible to predict which value) is more accurately, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.
That is, when determining the "missing symbol" that is frequently confirmed and displayed when the limiter means is not operating, the "first missing symbol determination table" according to the setting at that time is referred to. Therefore, there is a possibility that the "missing symbol" peculiar to the setting is confirmed and displayed at a high frequency. Therefore, the player confirms and displays the "missing symbol" peculiar to the high frequency until the limiter means is activated. There is a possibility, and the setting at that time can be predicted with higher accuracy.

The gaming machine of the second related invention is
In the gaming machine of the first reference disclosure invention or the second reference disclosure invention
The result symbol includes an out-of-order symbol indicating that the determination result of the hit / fail determination is out-of-order.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect, the missing symbol determining means for determining the missing symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to the missing symbol determination table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the missing symbol is stored. Equipped with
When the limiter means is not operating, the missing symbol determining means determines a missing symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to a common first missing symbol determination table provided regardless of the set probability. When the limiter means is activated, it is characterized in that the missing symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated second missing symbol determination table provided according to the set probability.

According to the second related invention, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific game state control function, the setting (setting) at that time is also performed by the "missing symbol" which is usually displayed more frequently than the jackpot symbol. Since it is possible to predict which value) is more accurately, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.
That is, when determining the "missing symbol" that is frequently confirmed and displayed even when the limiter means is activated, the "second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to. There is a possibility that a peculiar "off-the-shelf symbol" will be confirmed and displayed. Therefore, the player may confirm and display the "off-the-shelf symbol" peculiar to the high frequency when the limiter means is operated, and it becomes easier for the player to predict the setting at that time with higher accuracy.

The first related invention and the second related invention may be subordinate to the first reference disclosure invention or the second reference disclosure invention.
(1) When the first related invention is subordinate to the first reference disclosure invention, for example, when the limiter means is not operating, the setting can be frequently inferred from the jackpot symbol and the "missing symbol" that are definitely displayed. .. Further, (2) When the first related invention 1 is subordinate to the second reference disclosure invention, the setting can be inferred from the "off symbol" which is frequently confirmed and displayed, for example, when the limiter means is not operating. When the limiter means is activated, the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed can reinforce the guess when the limiter means is not activated.
(3) When the second related invention is subordinate to the first reference disclosure invention, for example, when the limiter means is not operating, the setting can be inferred from the jackpot symbol which is confirmed and displayed, and when the limiter means is operating, the setting can be inferred. , It is possible to reinforce the guess when the limiter means is not operating by the "missing symbol" which is confirmed and displayed. Further, (4) When the second related invention is subordinate to the second reference disclosure invention, for example, when the limiter means is activated, the setting is made by the jackpot symbol and the "missing symbol" which are frequently confirmed and displayed. Can be predicted.
In the first related invention 1 and the second related invention, the "missing symbol determination table" may store a single piece of data for identifying the "missing symbol", or may store a plurality of data. The invention請Motomeko 1, the first reference discloses invention, the second reference discloses invention and the third gaming machine references disclosed invention to be described later, a main control means for propriety determination, etc., under the control of the main control unit , In the case of providing an effect control for executing a game effect using a predetermined effect means, the "outlier symbol determination table" stores a plurality of data for specifying the "outlier symbol", and the "outlier symbol determination means" is determined. When there are a plurality of modes of the "missing symbol" to be performed, the mode of the game effect may be specified according to the mode of the "lost symbol" to be determined. This point will be described later.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment executed based on the entry into the starting port through the symbol variation.
As the result symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the jackpot game executing means.
Based on the result of the hit / fail determination, the result symbol determining means for determining the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means with reference to the symbol determining table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the result symbol is stored .
Based on the non-specific jackpot symbol before Symbol symbol display unit is determined displayed, the jackpot gaming state after executing the game by controlling the non-specific game state, confirmation display specific jackpot symbols on the symbol display unit Based on the above, the game state control means for controlling the game state after executing the jackpot game to a specific game state more advantageous than the non-specific game state is provided.
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability in which a different jackpot probability is set, although the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state does not change, based on a predetermined change operation.
The gaming state starts counting based on the moving to the specific game state from the non-specific gaming state, a number of consecutive times as the result is a big hit before Symbol spruce determination executed while being controlled to a specific game state Counting means to count and
A limiter means that operates based on the number of consecutive times reaching a predetermined limit number and controls the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to the non-specific game state.
Equipped with
As the symbol determination table, a symbol determination table referred to according to the result of the hit / fail determination is separately provided, and the symbol determination table is separately provided.
The result symbol determination means
In at least one of the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is the big hit and the case where the result is a miss.
When the limiter means is not operating, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated first symbol determination table provided according to the set probability while responding to the result of the hit / fail determination. And
In operation of the limiter unit, referring to a common second symbol determining table provided independently of the set probability while corresponding to the propriety of the determination result, determine the outcome symbols to determine displayed on the symbol display unit ,
The first symbol determination table is characterized in that the selection rate is different even for the same result symbol depending on the set probability.

The invention of claim 1 is an invention related to the first reference disclosure invention. That is, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific game state control function, when the limiter means is not activated, the type of the result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of the predetermined result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, etc. are set. It is possible to make changes according to the situation. For this reason, since the result symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific game state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (set value). Can be executed, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.
Here, in the invention of claim 1 , (a) "when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit", (b) "when the result of the hit / miss judgment is wrong", or (c) "the result of the hit / miss judgment". Is a big hit and is out of the question. "
With reference to the first symbol determination table or the second symbol determination table, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined. Hereinafter, (b) and (c) will be further described.

First, in the case of (b),
"The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result (missing) of the hit / fail judgment when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the hit / miss determination is wrong, and according to the set probability. The result symbol (missing symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to the dedicated first symbol determination table (first off-symbol symbol determination table) provided, and when the limiter means is activated, the result is correct or not. The result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means by referring to the common second symbol determination table (second outlier symbol determination table) provided according to the result of the determination (missing) and provided regardless of the set probability. It is characterized by "determining (off-the-shelf symbol)".
In the case of (c),
"The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result (big hit) of the hit / fail judgment when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and also according to the set probability. The result symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to the dedicated first symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table) provided, and when the limiter means is activated, the result is determined. The result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means by referring to the common second symbol determination table (second jackpot symbol determination table) provided according to the result of the determination (big hit) and provided regardless of the set probability. (Big hit design) is decided,
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a mistake, when the limiter means is not operating, a dedicated number provided according to the result (miss) of the hit / miss judgment and a dedicated number provided according to the setting probability. 1 The result symbol (missing symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to the symbol determination table (first missing symbol determination table), and the result of the hit / fail determination (missing) when the limiter means is activated. The result symbol (missing symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the common second symbol determination table (second missing symbol determination table) provided according to the above and provided regardless of the set probability. It is characterized by "doing".

The gaming machine according to the third reference-disclosure invention (hereinafter referred to as the third reference-disclosure invention) disclosed for reference in the specification is
A symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment executed based on the entry into the starting port through the symbol variation.
As the result symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the jackpot game executing means.
A result symbol determining means for determining a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means by referring to a symbol determining table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the result symbol is stored based on the result of the hit / fail determination.
Based on the non-specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, the game state after executing the jackpot game is controlled to the non-specific game state, and the specific jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means. Based on the above, the game state control means for controlling the game state after executing the jackpot game to a specific game state more advantageous than the non-specific game state is provided.
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability in which a different jackpot probability is set, although the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state does not change, based on a predetermined change operation.
Counting is started based on the transition of the gaming state from the non-specific gaming state to the specific gaming state, and the number of consecutive times in which the result of the hit / fail determination executed while being controlled by the specific gaming state is a big hit is counted. Counting means and
A limiter means that operates based on the number of consecutive times reaching a predetermined limit number and controls the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to the non-specific game state.
Equipped with
As the symbol determination table, a symbol determination table referred to according to the result of the hit / fail determination is separately provided, and the symbol determination table is separately provided.
The result symbol determination means
In at least one of the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is the big hit and the case where the result is a miss.
When the limiter means is not operating, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to a common first symbol determination table provided irrespective of the set probability while responding to the result of the hit / fail determination. And
When the limiter means is activated, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated second symbol determination table provided according to the set probability while responding to the result of the hit / fail determination. ,
The second symbol determination table is characterized in that the selectivity differs even for the same result symbol depending on the set probability.

The third reference disclosure invention is an invention related to the second reference disclosure invention. That is, in a gaming machine having a setting change function and a specific game state control function, when the limiter means is activated, the type of the result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, the appearance rate of the predetermined result symbol that is confirmed and displayed, etc. are set according to the setting. Can make a difference. For this reason, since the result symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific game state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (set value). Can be executed, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.
Here, the third reference discloses onset Akira, "if spruce determining result is big hit" (A), (B) "if propriety determining result is out", or, (C) "propriety determination When the result is a big hit and when it is a miss, "
With reference to the first symbol determination table or the second symbol determination table, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined. Hereinafter, (B) and (C) will be further described.

First, in the case of (B)
"The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result (missing) of the hit / fail determination when the limiter means is not operating when the result of the hit / miss determination is out of order, and is independent of the set probability. With reference to the common first symbol determination table (first outlier symbol determination table) provided, the result symbol (outlier symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and when the limiter means is activated, the result is correct or not. The result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to the dedicated second symbol determination table (second off symbol determination table) provided according to the result of the determination (missing) and provided according to the set probability. It is characterized by "determining (off-the-shelf symbol)".
In the case of (C),
"The result symbol determining means is provided according to the result of the hit / fail judgment (big hit) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the limiter means is not operating, and is independent of the set probability. With reference to the common first symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table) provided, the result symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined, and when the limiter means is activated, the result is correct or not. The result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means with reference to the dedicated second symbol determination table (second jackpot symbol determination table) provided according to the determination result (big hit) and also provided according to the set probability. (Big hit design) is decided,
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order, when the limiter means is not operating, a common first is provided according to the result of the hit / miss determination (missing) and is provided regardless of the setting probability. 1 The result symbol (missing symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined with reference to the symbol determination table (first missing symbol determination table), and the result of the hit / fail determination (missing) when the limiter means is activated. The result symbol (missing symbol) to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated second symbol determination table (second missing symbol determination table) provided according to the setting probability. It is characterized by "doing".

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the game interest in a gaming machine having a setting changing function, a specific gaming state control function, and a limit function.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the game machine. It is a rear view of the game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the game machine. It is a block diagram inside the MPU of the main control device. It is a block diagram of the inside of a random number generation circuit. It is a schematic block diagram explaining the structure and function of a power supply board (power supply device). It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said game machine. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the setting and the setting probability, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the special symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the jackpot symbol. It is a chart which shows the 1st big hit symbol determination table of Example 1. FIG. (A) is a chart showing the second big hit symbol determination table of the first embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the second missed symbol determination table of the modified example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start processing executed by the said main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interrupt (INT) process executed by the said main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the fraud monitoring process executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. (A) is a flowchart showing the special figure jackpot symbol determination process of the first embodiment, and (b) is a flowchart showing the special figure jackpot symbol determination process of the second embodiment. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display mode which is displayed while the special symbol of the game machine is changing, and an example of a warning display mode which is displayed when the winning frequency is abnormal. It is explanatory drawing concerning the 1st game performance of the said game machine, and the display mode which shows the 1st game performance. It is explanatory drawing about the game performance which can be calculated by the said game machine. It is a flowchart 1 which shows the control content of the initial setting process executed by the main control device. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing the control contents of the initial setting process executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting state confirmation processing executed by the said main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the LED output processing executed by the said main control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition and transition condition executed by the said main control unit. (A) to (c) are explanatory views which show the display example in the effect symbol control device. It is a figure which shows the 1st big hit symbol determination table of the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the out-of-shape symbol. (A) is a flowchart showing the out-of-order symbol determination process of the modified examples 2 and 3, and (b) is a flowchart showing the out-of-order symbol determination process of the modified examples 5 and 6. It is a chart which shows the 1st out of place symbol determination table of the modification 2. It is a chart which shows the 1st out of place symbol determination table of the modification 3. (A) is a chart showing the first jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the first missed symbol determination table of the modified example 5. It is a chart which shows the 1st big hit symbol determination table of Example 2. It is a figure which shows the 2nd big hit symbol determination table of the modification 4. It is a chart which shows the 2nd out-of-order symbol determination table of the modification 5. It is a chart which shows the 2nd out-of-order symbol determination table of the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game production example in the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game production example in the modification 8. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining still another modification of this invention.

Next, the present invention will be described with reference to Examples and Modifications. Here, Example 1 shows a specific example of the invention of claim 1, and Example 2 shows a specific example of the invention of claim 2.

(1) Example 1
First, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment (Example 1) to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a game machine that is installed in a game store and can be played by a player. The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (also referred to as a game frame) shown in the drawing can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. Has been done. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.
Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are arranged in the vertical direction in the lower half of the front frame 11. Further, in the lower half of the front frame 11, a firing handle 14 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 13. By operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, the launch device is activated, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is launched toward the game board 2. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever. ..
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171 and a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are arranged so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is arranged at the center of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operating gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed at the time of passing. ..
A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined to be correct or rejected due to the entry of the ball. Figure The start port 23 is arranged. Further, at a position directly below the ball, a second special symbol start port 24 is installed, which executes a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) due to the entry of the ball. The second special figure start port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip-type opening member. The second special figure start port 24 is a hit in the lottery of the above-mentioned ordinary drawing, and when the normal electric accessory is operated, the opening member is opened for a predetermined time in a predetermined opening mode, and is entered only when the opening member is opened. Ball (winning) is possible.

At a position directly below the starting port 24 of the second special figure, a big winning opening 25 that is openable and closable by an opening / closing plate and is open to a big hit game is installed. The opening / closing plate of the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating the special electric accessory, and the ball can be entered (winning) only when the opening plate is opened. When a big hit is made in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the accessory continuous operation device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that the special electric accessory is continuously operated. As a result, the large winning opening 25 is continuously opened.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 26 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25. Of the game balls launched, the out port 203 does not enter (win) any of the first special figure start port 23, the second special figure start port 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 26. The game ball is taken in.
At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 27A, the second special figure display device 27B, the first special figure hold number display device 271, and the second special figure hold number display are displayed. A device 272, a normal figure display device 28, and a normal figure hold number display device 281 are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate. It is paid out to 12. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize ball also pays out the loan ball that is paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

An external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game result are used via one external connection terminal plate 38. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

A performance display device 48 is provided on the main control device 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The performance display device 48 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 48 displays the calculated game performance. The performance display device 48 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED displays are arranged side by side, and is configured to be capable of displaying simple 4-digit characters and numbers.

In addition, the performance display device 48 of this embodiment displays the game performance, and at the same time, the step setting value at the time of changing the setting of the pachinko machine 1 or confirming the setting (hereinafter, simply "setting" or "setting value"). , "Setting information" and the like. Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to display so-called "values indicating settings 1 to 3"). There is.

As described above, in each embodiment, a specific example in which the setting can be changed in three stages is illustrated, but as another specific example, a case in which the setting can be changed over the number of other stages can be exemplified. .. For example, the setting can be changed in 2 steps (settings 1 and 2), the setting can be changed in 4 steps (settings 1 to 4), the setting can be changed in 5 steps (settings 1 to 5), and the setting can be changed in 6 steps. Possible modes (settings 1 to 6), modes that can be changed in 7 or more steps, and the like can also be exemplified.

As shown in the figure, the main control device 40 includes a setting key SW47 directly below the performance display device 48. The setting key SW47 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key SW47 can be switched to the ON state by turning it 90 degrees clockwise, for example, from the illustrated OFF state in which the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, at least by turning on the setting key SW47, it is possible to transition to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and when the setting change or the setting confirmation is completed, it is turned off. It is configured to do.

Further, as shown in the figure, the main control device 40 includes a RAM (RWM) clear switch 46 directly under the setting key SW47. The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing RAM clear by turning on the power switch 86 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 46.
The RAM clear switch 46 of the present embodiment also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value in the setting change. The function of the RAM clear switch 46 will be described in detail later.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is centered on a main control device 40 that controls game progress and the like, and is a payout control device 41 and a sub integrated control device 42 as sub control devices. It is configured to include the effect symbol control device 43. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals.

In the main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43, the CPU, ROM, RAM (hereinafter, may be referred to as RWM), input port, output port, etc. are all used. In each of these control devices, a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by the CPU due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The main control device 40 also includes a random number counter that extracts (generates) various random numbers. In the main control device 40 of the present embodiment, a so-called hard random number is adopted as the random number generated and used. The configuration will be described in detail later.
On the other hand, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power supply, and has a configuration of at least holding the contents of the RAM provided in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. The pachinko machine 1 does not retain the contents of the RAM provided in the sub-integrated control device 42.
The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts the electric power supplied from the AC power source provided outside by the power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating the power switch 86 provided on the power supply board 45. The pachinko machine 1 generates a backup power supply (also referred to as a backup power supply) by a backup power supply generation circuit (also referred to as a backup power supply circuit) composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply stores DC voltage power in a capacitor during power supply from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, RAM of the main control device 40) in the event of a power failure. As a result, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main control device 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start). It is configured to hold the total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning the opening 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 26, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1.
On the other hand, the backup power source generated by the power supply board 45 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory held in the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 42 is cleared.

The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or in a device other than the power supply board 45. Further, when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal (also referred to as a power failure detection signal) to the main control device 40 and supplies power from the AC power supply. If this is done, a supply signal is output to the main control device 40.
The power supply board 45 including the backup power supply will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 7.

When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on while the RAM clear switch (hereinafter, the switch is simply referred to as SW) 46 (located in the main control device 40 in the figure) is pressed, one of the RAM areas The area excluding the part is cleared, and the RAM is initially set.
Of the data stored in the RAM of the main control device 40, the predetermined data listed below are not cleared even if the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW46 is pressed. It is desirable to store in the storage area of the RAM. For example, the data necessary for determining whether or not the execution condition of the predetermined calculation for calculating the game performance, which will be described later, is satisfied is not cleared. That is, data such as "total number of launched balls" described later, "number of normal game launched balls" described later, "total number of paid balls" described later, and "number of out balls" described later are not cleared. In addition, the data for calculating the game performance in the predetermined performance evaluation period for calculating the game performance, which will be described later, is not cleared. That is, the "normal game launch ball number" described later, the "payout ball number A" to be paid out by the operation of the normal electric accessory or the special electric accessory described later, and the special electric accessory are continuous. Data such as "number of balls to be paid out B" that will be paid out by operating the game will not be cleared. Further, when the execution condition of the predetermined calculation is satisfied, the data obtained by calculating the gaming performance of the pachinko machine 1 in the predetermined performance evaluation period is not cleared.

Further, in this embodiment, the step setting value (so-called value indicating the setting 1 to the setting n according to the changeable number of steps (n)) is also configured not to be erased by the RAM clear. For example, if the number of steps that can be changed is "3", a value indicating setting 1 to setting 3 (in the case of this embodiment), and if the number of steps that can be changed is "6", settings 1 to setting 6 are set. The values shown (in the case of other embodiments) are also configured not to be erased by clearing the RAM.
That is, the RAM clear process is configured so that the area related to the stage setting value is not the target of erasure among the RAM areas erased by the RAM clear.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a glass frame opening SW501 and an inner frame for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. Open SW502, 1st special figure start port SW503 to detect entry into the 1st special figure start port 23, 2nd special figure start port SW504 to detect entry into the 2nd special figure start port 24, normal operation Detection signals such as the normal operation SW505 that detects the entry into the gate 22, the general winning opening SW506 that detects the entry into the plurality of general winning openings 26, and the count SW507 that detects the entry into the large winning opening 25 Entered.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program to generate various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. The output of commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and the first special symbol display device 27A, the second special symbol display device 27B, and the first special diagram via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. The display control of the hold number display device 271, the second special figure hold number display device 272, the normal figure display device 28, the normal figure hold number display device 281 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the grand prize opening solenoid 508 and the general electric accessory solenoid 509 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate by operating the special electric accessory to open the large winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 to operate the opening member by operating the ordinary electric accessory to open the second special figure start port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a RAM clear SW46 in the main control device 40 in order to erase the information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW46 may be provided on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45. Further, the performance display device 48 is provided in the main control device 40 and is controlled by the main control device 40.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes a setting key SW47 in the main control device 40, which is used for setting change and setting confirmation as described above.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 has a glass frame open SW501, an inner frame open SW502, a ball out SW520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and a game ball via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Detection signals such as a payout SW522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full SW523 for detecting that the game ball storage dish is full are input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball.
When the payout control device 41 inputs a signal indicating that the lower plate 13 is full by the full SW523, and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the out-of-ball SW520. The payout motor 521 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The out-of-ball SW520 and the full SW523 are configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 due to the fact that the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit 60 and the settlement display device 173 via the CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The settlement display device 173 is connected to a ball lending SW171 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement SW172 for requesting settlement. Then, when the operation signal of the lending request by the ball lending SW171 is input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, the lending request is made from the CR unit 60 to the payout control device 41, and the payout control device 41 uses the payout motor. Operate 521 and pay out the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.
On the other hand, when the operation signal of the settlement request by the settlement SW172 is input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit 60 performs the settlement in response to the settlement request, and the balance display of the prepaid card is displayed on the settlement display device 173. Is done. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit 60.

Further, the payout control device 41 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38, and also to the launch control device 44. A launch stop signal is sent to it.
The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which a game ball is paid out. In recent years, a gaming machine (enclosed-type gaming machine) that collects launched gaming balls inside the gaming machine, launches them again by a launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. There is a machine (referred to as a machine or a managed game machine, etc.), and the pachinko machine 1 may be configured as an enclosed game machine.

The launch control device 44 is input with a detection signal such as a launch stop SW524 for stopping the launch and a touch SW525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. The launch motor is based on the command (reflecting the touch SW525 signal and the game status), the rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and the launch stop SW524 signal sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41. Control 526 to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch, and operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls various LEDs and various lamps (frame-side decorative lamp 113) to be turned on and off. Further, a command for displaying a character or the like or displaying a pseudo-effect symbol of a special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

Here, the contents of the MPU (Micro Processing Unit) in the main control device 40 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram inside the MPU of the main control device 40. The MPU is an ultra-compact processing device including at least the CPU of the main control device 40. A CPU 300, a built-in ROM 301, a built-in RAM 302, a random number circuit 303, a counter circuit 304, a timer circuit 305, and an external bus interface 306 are configured in the MPU, and are connected to each other via an internal bus 307.
In this embodiment, in order to execute each process described later, the built-in ROM 301 has the first special symbol variation pattern 301a, the first special symbol symbol data 301b, the first special symbol determination table 301c, and the second special. The symbol variation pattern 301d, the second special symbol symbol data 301e, and the second special symbol determination table 301f are written respectively.

In the built-in RAM 302, the hold storage area 302a for the first special symbol, the hold storage area 302b for the second special symbol, the probability fluctuation counter 302d, and the time reduction counter 302e are set to be stored in their respective dedicated storage areas. There is. Further, the timer circuit 305 contains a variable time timer 305a. The first and second special figure start port switches 503 and 504 mentioned above are connected to the internal bus 307 via the external bus interface 306, and perform necessary processing in relation to the built-in ROM 301, the built-in RAM 302, and the like. Is executed, and the required output is performed from the external bus interface 306 to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like via the internal bus 307. Although not shown in FIG. 5, it should be noted that the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) display device 28, the general diagram (ordinary symbol) hold number display device 281, and the first and second special symbol (special symbol) display devices 27A, 27B. , 1st and 2nd special figure (special symbol) hold number display devices 271,272 are also connected to the external bus interface 306, and output is made to them.

The hardware random numbers (also referred to as hard random numbers) generated by the random number circuit 303 are stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 302a and the second special symbol reservation storage area 302b of this embodiment, respectively. Will be done.
More specifically, in the first special figure extraction random number holding storage process (S252) of the special figure start prize confirmation process (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, due to the winning of the first special figure start opening 23. The extracted hardware random number is stored in the reserved storage area 302a for the first special symbol, and due to the winning of the second special figure starting port 24, the second special figure starting prize confirmation process (see FIG. 16) is also performed. It is configured to store the extracted hardware random number in the second special symbol reservation storage area 302b in the special figure extraction random number reservation storage process (S256).

The outline of the random number circuit 303 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram inside the random number generation circuit. The random number circuit 303 includes a random number generation circuit 350 inside, and is activated substantially at the same time as the pachinko machine 1 (more specifically, the MPU of the main control device 40) is energized, from the timer circuit 305 (see FIG. 5). The random number value is updated at the timing when the system clock signal (SCLK) is appropriately divided. The random number circuit 303 includes random number register 351 to 353, and the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit 350 is stored in any of these random number registers 351 to 353. The register to be stored is specified by setting a value corresponding to the random number value acquisition register 354 in advance. Specifically, if you want to store the random number value in the random number value register 1, set 1 in the random number value capture register 354, and if you want to store it in the random number value register 2, set 2 in the random number value capture register 354. If you want to store it in the numerical register 3, set 3 in the random number value capture register 354. The random number latch flag register 355 indicates whether or not a random number value is captured in each random number value register 351 to 353. When a random number value is captured in the random number value registers 351 to 353, the corresponding flag is displayed. Set to 1. Therefore, by referring to the random number latch flag register 355, it is possible to know which random number value register is in use (stores the random number value). This flag is reset to 0 when the stored random number value is read.

The random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 350 of this embodiment are the "random numbers for hit determination" used in the lottery of the normal symbol display device, that is, the lottery of whether or not to hit the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display device. "Random number for determining the normal symbol" used to select the winning symbol, "Random number for determining the jackpot" used for the lottery of the special symbol display device, that is, the lottery for whether or not to make a big hit of the special symbol, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device And 6 types of random numbers related to the operation of the accessory, "Random number 1 for determining special symbol" and "Random number 2 for determining special symbol" used for selecting the out-of-order symbol, and used for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol display device. "Random number for determining special figure fluctuation pattern 1", "Random number for determining special figure fluctuation pattern 2", and "Random number for determining fluctuation pattern of ordinary symbol" used for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display device. It is equipped with random numbers used for games. The random number generated by the random number generation circuit 350 of this embodiment is of the above-mentioned type, but is not limited to this, and may be composed of other random number types.

The configuration of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of the present embodiment described above will be further described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration and function of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of this embodiment.
The power supply board 45 of this embodiment includes a power supply circuit 95, a power failure detection circuit 96, a backup power supply circuit 97, a power receiving circuit 98, and a power supply switch 86.

The power supply circuit 95 generates and supplies an operating power source for each control device, actuator, or the like based on the main power supply AC24V supplied via the power receiving circuit 98. Further, the power receiving circuit 98 is connected to a power supply switch 86 configured so that the supply of the main power supply AC24V from the power receiving circuit 98 to the power supply circuit 95 can be switched between conducting and non-conducting.

The backup power supply circuit 97 charges the DC5V generated by the power supply circuit 95 and supplies it to the backup target as a backup power supply (DC5V). When the voltage (24V) of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection circuit 96 sets the power failure detection signal 111 to a high level (ON) in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. When the voltage of the main power supply rises above a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection signal 111 is set to a low level (OFF).

Further, in the present embodiment, the power failure detection signal 111 is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, but this configuration is not always necessary. It may be transmitted only to the main control device 40, and the main control device 40 may send a command for power failure to the payout control device 41, or vice versa.

The outline of the playability of the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described below.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operation gate 22, the normal drawing starts to fluctuate on the normal drawing display device 28, and if the pachinko machine 1 is elected according to the mode of the normal drawing stopped after a predetermined time. Normally, the electric accessory works. By operating the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 is driven, the opening member is opened, and the ball can enter the second special figure start port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is 0.2 seconds (1 time) in the normal state, and 2 seconds (1 time) in the time saving state (opening extension) which is advantageous for the player. Is. Further, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the normal electric accessory is activated.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure are extracted and a predetermined number is stored as the hold storage of the first special figure. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random numbers in the hold storage, and the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 27A, and stops after a predetermined time. Further, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure are extracted and a predetermined number are stored as the reserved memory of the second special figure. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number in the hold storage, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 27B, and stops after a predetermined time.

In the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is prioritized regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure, the hold memory of the first special figure is reached. Make a pass / fail judgment.

Since the variable display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game board 2, the first special figure is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20. A pseudo-effect display using a pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed, and the result of the winning / failing determination is notified to the player on the pseudo-effect display. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is obtained. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect is implemented in which two symbols stop at the same symbol, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining fluctuating symbols stop at the same symbol.

If it is a big hit (winning) according to the confirmed display mode of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, the big winning opening 25 is opened in the predetermined opening mode, and the game ball enters the big winning opening 25. A big hit game that enables As a big hit game, any one of a 4R big hit game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 4 rounds, an 8R big hit game in which 8 rounds are performed, and a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. Is selected.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming states in which the big winning opening 25 is closed are roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability gaming state) and a state more advantageous to the player than the normal probability gaming state (probability of becoming a big hit). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state) that is high and easy to hit big.

The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is composed of a probabilistic symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probabilistic game state is set so that it can be changed after the jackpot game of the probabilistic symbol is completed. To the probabilistic game state, if a big hit is made with the probabilistic symbol in either the normal probability game state or the probabilistic game state, the game shifts to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game is completed. Similarly, the normal probability game state is set so that it can be shifted after the big hit game with the non-probability variation symbol is completed. The normal probability game state shifts after the big hit game is completed if a big hit is made with a non-probability variation symbol in either the normal probability game state or the probability change game state.

After shifting to the normal probability game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening member of the second special figure starting port 24 is opened. Is extended and the time is shortened. When the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the display of the result) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened, and the time of the normal map displayed on the normal map display device 28 is also shortened. By shortening the number of times, the confirmation display of the general map is performed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times the normal drawing hits within a certain period of time increases, and the number of times the second special figure start port 24 is opened also increases. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to be long (opening extension function), a large number of game balls can easily win a prize. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times the variation of the second special figure is displayed is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure start port 24 are held by the player. Is hard to decrease, and an advantageous game can be played.

In the probabilistic game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened as in the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 are the same as in the time saving state, but in the probability variation game state, the jackpot probability of the special figure is high in addition to the time saving state (a state in which a big hit is easy). Therefore, the gaming state is further advantageous to the player.

Here, the probability variation symbol constitutes a specific example of the "specific jackpot symbol", and the probability variation game state constitutes a specific example of the "specific game state". Further, the "non-probability variation symbol" constitutes a specific example of the "non-specific jackpot symbol", and the normal stochastic gaming state constitutes a specific example of the "non-specific gaming state". Other specific examples of the "specific jackpot symbol" and the "non-specific jackpot symbol" will be described later (see FIG. 48 (b)).

Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes three types of step setting values (so-called settings) having different jackpot probabilities, from "setting 1" having the lowest jackpot probability to "setting 3" having the highest jackpot probability. ing. Then, it is possible to change the probability (setting probability) set as the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) by performing an appropriate change operation and performing an operation of changing the step setting value (setting value). It is said that.

Incidentally, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 8 exemplify the case where the jackpot is most unlikely to occur and the step setting value is "setting 1". Then, the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) for each stage set value will be described in detail. The jackpot probability in the normal probability gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state are "setting 1" as shown in FIG. 9A. Is set to 1/300 and 1/30, "Setting 2" is set to 1/290 and 1/29, and "Setting 3" is set to 1/280 and 1/28. As described above, in this embodiment, in each setting, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is configured to be 10 times the jackpot probability at the normal time.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value indicating the setting, the more advantageous it is for the player, and the smaller the numerical value indicating the setting, the more disadvantageous it is for the player. The larger the value, the more advantageous the player may be, and the larger the value, the more disadvantageous the player may be.

In this embodiment, both the jackpot probability in the normal stochastic gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state can be changed for each set value, but unlike this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is determined by the set value. It may be constant, or the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state may be constant regardless of the set value.

Further, in this embodiment, a configuration in which the stage setting value can be changed in three stages is illustrated, but a configuration in which the stage setting value can be changed in two stages or four or more stages may be used. For example, the stage setting value can be changed in 6 stages, and the jackpot probability in the normal probability gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state are 1/300 and 1/30 in "setting 1" and 1/290 in "setting 2". And 1/29, 1/280 and 1/28 for "Setting 3", 1/270 and 1/27 for "Setting 4", 1/260 and 1/26 for "Setting 5", 1 for "Setting 6" It may be set to / 250 and 1/25.

As shown in FIG. 8, the probability of entering the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is completed is "80%" when the probability variation limiter is not activated and "0%" when the probability variation limiter is activated. Here, the probability change limiter shows a specific example of the "limiter means", and operates when "the result of the hit / miss determination executed while being controlled by the probability change game state becomes a big hit" is repeated a predetermined number of times. Then, even if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit while the probability change limiter is activated, the game state is controlled to the normal probability game state after the big hit game is executed based on the big hit.
That is, when a probability variation jackpot occurs in the normal probability game state, the limit counter starts operating after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is completed, and the count value of the limit counter is the limit value (in this embodiment, " When 5 ”) is reached, the probability change limiter is activated, and the next big hit is uniformly set as a normal big hit. However, if a big hit occurs before the count value of the limit counter reaches the limit value, the limit counter is reset. Here, the limit counter constitutes a specific example of the "counting means".

In this embodiment, (1) the limit counter is activated (counting is executed) and the probability variation limiter is not activated (probability variation game state in which the probability variation limiter is not activated), and (2) the limit counter and the probability variation are not activated. When the limiter is not activated (normal game state) and the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by referring to the same big hit symbol determination table. Therefore, in the cases of (1) and (2), the probabilities of entering the probabilistic game state after the end of the big hit game are equalized. However, unlike this embodiment, as will be described later, the jackpot symbol determination table referred to in the cases of (1) and (2) may be different (see FIG. 48 (a)).

Next, returning to FIG. 8, the number of prize balls will be described. When one game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, three game balls are set to be paid out as prize balls. Further, when one game ball enters each general winning opening 26, 10 game balls are set to be paid out as prize balls. The prize balls of each general winning opening may be different. When one game ball enters the large prize opening 25, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Further, the specified number of winnings of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to 4, and the specified number of winnings of the large winning opening 25 is set to 10.

The winning probability of the general map will be explained. The winning probability of a normal map is set to 1/6. On the other hand, the winning probability of the open extension is set to 5/6. The opening time of the normal second special figure start port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds once, and the opening extension is set to 2 seconds once.

The contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed will be described.
There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure. One is a 10R jackpot game, which shifts to a probabilistic game state after the end of the jackpot game, and also shifts to a time saving state. The number of probable changes is 10,000 times, and the number of time reductions is 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 10R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probabilistic game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 40%.
The other is the 8R jackpot game, which shifts to the probabilistic game state after the end of the jackpot game, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probable changes is 10,000 times, and the number of time reductions is 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 8R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probabilistic game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 40%.
The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a time saving state is given 100 times after the jackpot game is completed. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 4R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 20%.

There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure. One is a 10R jackpot game, which shifts to a probabilistic game state after the end of the jackpot game, and also shifts to a time saving state. The number of probable changes is 10,000 times, and the number of time reductions is 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 10R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probabilistic game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 40%.
The other is the 8R jackpot game, which shifts to the probabilistic game state after the end of the jackpot game, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probable changes is 10,000 times, and the number of time reductions is 10,000 times. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 8R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probabilistic game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 40%.
The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a time saving state is given 100 times after the jackpot game is completed. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 4R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the time saving state after the big hit game is completed is 20%.

Next, the first special figure display device 27A and the second special figure display device 27B will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 9B.
The first special figure display device 27A is provided with eight LEDs (a1 to a8), and the second special figure display device 27B is also provided with eight LEDs (b1 to b8). In addition, the first special figure display device 27A realizes variable display of the "first special symbol" by sequentially blinking eight LEDs (a1 to a8), and the second special figure display device 27B also has eight. By blinking the LEDs (b1 to b8) in sequence, the variable display of the "second special symbol" is realized. Specifically, in the first special figure display device 27A, as shown in FIG. 9B, the LED (a1), the LED (a2), the LED (a3) ... The LED (a8) blink in this order, and further. , LED (a1), LED (a2) ... LED (a8) blinks in this order until the fluctuation time (variation time specified by the fluctuation pattern described later) elapses, thereby changing the "first special symbol". Realize the display. Further, in the second special figure display device 27A, as shown in FIG. 9B, the LED (b1), the LED (b2), the LED (b3) ... LED (b8) blink in this order, and further, the LED (b1) ), LED (b2) ... LED (b8) blinks in this order until the fluctuation time (the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern described later) elapses, thereby realizing the fluctuation display of the "second special symbol". ..

The variation display of the first special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 23, and when the variation time elapses, the symbol (that is, the result symbol) indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment is confirmed and displayed. To. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 24, and when the variation time elapses, the symbol (that is, the result symbol) indicating the result of the winning / failing determination is confirmed. Is displayed.
Then, regardless of whether or not the hit / fail judgment is executed based on the entry into any of the special figure starting ports 23 and 24, if the result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed as the result symbol, and the result is "missing". As a result symbol, "out of place symbol" is confirmed and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B, one of the eight LEDs (a1 to a8, b1 to b8) after the fluctuation time has elapsed. By lighting the LED for a certain period of time (for example, a value of 0.6 seconds), the occurrence of "missing" is displayed (the "missing symbol" is confirmed and displayed).
Here, in FIG. 10, the LED in the lit state is indicated by a “white circle”, and the LED in the extinguished state is indicated by a “black circle”.
Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the special figure 1 start port 23 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the first hit / fail judgment) is “missing”, “special figure 1_missing symbol 1” is displayed as the first special figure. The device 27A lights up one LED and displays it. Further, when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the special figure 2 start port 24 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the second hit / fail judgment) is "missing", "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" is displayed as the second special figure. The device 27B lights up one LED and displays it.

In this pachinko machine 1, a plurality of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol (special diagram 1) are set, and any of the jackpot symbols emits light from the LEDs (a1 to a8) constituting the first special symbol display device 27A. It is possible to identify by the number. In addition, a plurality of jackpot symbols of the second special symbol (special diagram 2) are also set, and any jackpot symbol can be identified by the number of light emitting LEDs (b1 to b8) constituting the second special symbol display device 27B. It is said that.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, as the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1" displayed by lighting eight LEDs and displaying by lighting seven LEDs. "Special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2", "Special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" displayed by lighting 6 LEDs, and "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" displayed by lighting 5 LEDs. 1 ”,“ Special Figure 1_8R Normal Symbol 1 ”displayed by lighting four LEDs, or“ Special Figure 1-4R Normal Symbol 1 ”displayed by lighting three LEDs are displayed. There is a possibility that
In addition, as the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" displayed by lighting eight LEDs and "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" displayed by lighting six LEDs. , "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" displayed by lighting 5 LEDs, "Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1" displayed by lighting 4 LEDs, and 3 LEDs. There is a possibility that either "Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 1" that is lit and displayed and "Special Figure 1_4R Normal Symbol 2" that is lit and displayed by lighting two LEDs are displayed.

Next, the first jackpot symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 11, and the second jackpot symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (a).
In this embodiment, the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, and when the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the first big hit symbol of FIG. 11 is determined regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operating. Browse the table.
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit and the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the second big hit symbol determination table of FIG. 12A is referred to when the limiter is operated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, as the first jackpot symbol determination table, another (dedicated) first jackpot symbol determination table referred to according to the setting at that time is provided. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol determination table (the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3) to be referred to when the stage setting value is "setting 3" and the first jackpot to be referred to when the setting 2 is set. It includes a symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2) and a first jackpot symbol determination table (first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1) referred to at the time of setting 1. ..
Further, the first jackpot symbol determination table and the second jackpot symbol determination table are the jackpot symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 1) and the second hit / fail, which are referred to when the first hit / fail determination is performed. It is provided separately from the jackpot symbol determination table (hereinafter, the jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 2) that is referred to when the determination is made.
In the following description, the first jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 1 is referred to as "special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table", and the second jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 1 is referred to as "special figure 1 / second jackpot". "Design determination table", the first jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 2 is "special diagram 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table", and the second jackpot symbol determination table for special diagram 2 is "special diagram 2 / second jackpot" It is called "design determination table".

In the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 Data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of "Special Figure 1-4R Normal Symbol 1" is stored. Then, a random number for determining a symbol (random number 1 for determining a special figure, random number 2 for determining a special figure) acquired based on the fact that a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 (hereinafter referred to as the first starting prize). The jackpot symbols related to Special Figure 1 are 40%, 40%, and 20% for "Special Figure 1_10R Probability Change Symbol 1", "Special Figure 1_8R Probability Change Symbol 1", and "Special Figure 1_4R Normal Design 1", respectively. It is determined.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 2", and "special diagram 1_8R probability variation". The ratios of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "design 1" and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 2", and "special diagram 1_8R probability variation". The ratios of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "design 1" and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively.

With reference to the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 or the setting 2, the "special figure 1 / 1st big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 is used as the big hit symbol of the special figure 1. There is a possibility that a unique jackpot symbol (special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 ") that is not determined when referred to is determined. Further, there are cases where the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 is referred to and the case where the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2 is referred to. The determination rate of the peculiar jackpot symbol (special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 ") is different.

Therefore, if the unique jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 1_10R Probability Change Symbol 2”) is confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it is estimated that the stage setting value is not setting 3 (the most advantageous setting for the player). Will be done. In addition, if the specific jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 1_10R Probability Change Symbol 2”) is frequently displayed, it is highly likely that the stage setting value is setting 1 (the most disadvantageous setting for the player). it can. Further, if the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is not confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3. In particular, when the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 becomes long and the probability variation big hit occurs frequently (even if the limit counter operates frequently), the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2 is not displayed at all. You can be confident that the step setting value is setting 3.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. , And "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, a random number for determining a symbol (random number 1 for determining a special figure, random number 2 for determining a special figure) acquired based on the fact that a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 (hereinafter referred to as a second starting prize). The jackpot symbols related to special figure 2 are 60%, 20%, and 20% for "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", respectively. It is determined.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol". 1 ”and“ special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 ”are determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10%, respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol", "special diagram 2_4R normal symbol 1", and "special diagram 2_4R normal symbol 2" are respectively. It is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, 5% and 15%.

Therefore, if a predetermined jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2”) is confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it is estimated that the step setting value is not the setting 3. Further, when the predetermined jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2”) is frequently displayed, it can be estimated that the step setting value is setting 1. Further, if the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is not confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3.
In particular, when the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 becomes long, and even if the pachinko machine 1 often shifts to the probabilistic state (even if the limit counter operates frequently), the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is frequently displayed. Can be presumed that there is a high possibility that the stage setting value is setting 1, and it is determined that the pachinko machine 1 is to stop the game. In this case, the so-called "engagement of the game" can be prevented, and the soundness of the game can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the "special figure 2 first big hit symbol determination table" may also be provided with a probabilistic symbol that is confirmed and displayed depending on the setting. For example, referring to the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, the "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" is determined at a rate of 40%, and the "special figure 2 / 1st jackpot symbol 1" corresponding to the setting 2 is determined. With reference to the "first jackpot symbol determination table", it is assumed that "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special diagram 2_10R probability variation symbol 2" are determined at a rate of 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the "special figure 2 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, the "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" is 30. It shall be determined at a rate of%. By doing so, in the same way as the first jackpot symbol determination table referred to when the first hit / fail judgment is performed, even when the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" is referred to, the "special figure" is used. Similar to the case of referring to the "1. 1st jackpot symbol determination table", the setting at that time can be estimated depending on the presence / absence and the appearance frequency of the predetermined probability variation symbol (special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 2).
Similarly, when referring to the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table", a normal symbol that is confirmed and displayed depending on the setting may be provided. Then, the setting at that time can be estimated based on the presence / absence and frequency of appearance of the predetermined normal symbol (special figure 1_4R normal symbol 2).

Next, the second big hit symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (a).
This second jackpot symbol determination table is a jackpot symbol determination table that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.
Then, regardless of the current stage setting value, the "special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table" is provided as the second jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a jackpot. As a second jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a jackpot, a "special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table" is provided.

In the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table", as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 1, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_4R normal" Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of "symbol 1" is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the first start prize, the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 is "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_4R normal". The ratios of 40%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Symbol 1", respectively.
Further, in the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table", as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" Data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of "2_4R normal symbol 1" is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the second start prize, the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2 is "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_4R normal". "Symbol 1" is determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

When the game progresses and a predetermined calculation execution condition is satisfied, the pachinko machine 1 determines the game performance indicating the degree of gambling of the pachinko machine 1 in a predetermined performance evaluation period based on the result of the game. It has a function to calculate. The game performance is calculated by the main control device 40. Then, the content of the game performance is displayed on the performance display device 48 based on the calculation result.

Further, in this embodiment, among the above six types of stage setting values, for example, a hall employee has a configuration in which the stage setting value can be changed to an arbitrary stage setting value.
It also has a configuration that allows you to check which of the current stage setting values is set.
Further, when the above-mentioned change or confirmation of the stage setting value is performed, the stage setting value display means for visually displaying the current stage setting value is provided.
Further, as the step setting value display means, in this embodiment, it is realized by using the performance display device 48 for displaying the game performance as described above. As a means for displaying the step setting value, a display device dedicated to the step setting value may be provided.
Further, when the step setting value is changed to an arbitrary value, the RAM clear SW46 is also used as an operation means for changing the step setting value each time the operation is performed. A dedicated operating means may be provided as an operating means for changing the step setting value.
As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of stage setting values are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of stage setting values is changed to an arbitrary stage setting value, and the current stage setting value is confirmed. , And it is possible to visually check the current stage setting value.

Further, in this embodiment, in S40 of the activation process (FIG. 13) and S615 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), which will be described later, a process of determining whether or not the step setting value is an appropriate value is provided. In such a process, the following determination values and the like are set in advance so as to be used as a reference for determination.
That is, as the determination value of this process, the stage setting value is set to 1, that is, 0 for setting 1, 1 for setting 2, and 2 for setting 3. Further, 3 is set as the "maximum value of the step setting value". As a result, if the determination value (0 to 2) corresponding to any of the originally planned settings 1 to 3 is set, it is determined that the determination value is less than 3, which is the "maximum value of the step setting value". Will be done. On the other hand, if any judgment value of 3 or more is set, there is a risk that an unplanned stage setting value is set due to some fraudulent activity, or there is a risk that the data is destroyed for some reason. This is the basis for determining "RWM abnormality". In this embodiment, it is monitored whether or not an appropriate step setting value is set by such a configuration. As will be described later, the above-mentioned determination value corresponding to the stage setting value is saved (set) in the "stage setting value storage area". The “step setting value storage area” is a storage area that is not erased even by the RWM clearing process.

When the step setting value is set to a value other than 1 to 3, a different value is set as the determination value of this process. For example, when the stage setting value can be set to any of 1 to 6, the stage setting value is 1, that is, 0 for setting 1, 1 for setting 2, 2 for setting 3, and 4 for setting 4. 3, 4 for setting 5, and 5 for setting 6. Further, 6 is set as the "maximum value of the step setting value". As a result, if the determination value (0 to 5) corresponding to any of the originally planned settings 1 to 6 is set, it is determined that the determination value is less than 6, which is the "maximum value of the step setting value". Will be done. On the other hand, if some judgment value of 6 or more is set, there is a risk that an unplanned step setting value is set due to some fraudulent activity, or there is a risk that the data is destroyed for some reason. This is the basis for determining "RWM abnormality".

When the step setting value is set to a value other than 1 to 3, the number of the first jackpot symbol determination tables corresponding to each of the above-mentioned settings increases. For example, when the stage setting values are 1 to 6, six types of first jackpot symbol determination tables corresponding to each setting are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 described later, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has at least a "RWM clear" state, a "backup recovery" state, a "setting confirmation" state, a "setting change" state, and a "game stop" state. , The state transition to the power-on state and the power-off (also called power-off) state is possible.
The setting state flag is a flag indicating a state in which the pachinko machine 1 transitions, and a different flag value is set in the setting state flag according to each transition state. That is, 0 is set in the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, 1 is set in the "setting confirmation" state, 2 is set in the "setting change" state, and 3 is set in the "game stop" state. The case where the setting state flag is 0 means that either the "RWM clear" state or the "backup recovery" state, that is, the normal game is possible.

The "state in which the normal game is possible" is a state in which the player can perform the normal game, and whether the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is the "non-time saving state and the normal probability game state". It refers to a state in which a player can play a game using the pachinko machine regardless of whether the player is in a “time-saving state and a normal probability game state” or a “high probability game state”. This "state in which a normal game is possible" may be referred to as a "state in which a normal game can be executed".

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has functions such as change, confirmation, and display regarding such so-called settings, and also has a transition function to a state such as a "setting confirmation" state or a "setting change" state. I have. How such a function is specifically realized in the pachinko machine 1 will be later executed with reference to FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 34, that is, in the main control device 40. It will be described in detail by explaining the program processing.
First, the basic control processing and the performance display function related to the normal game (normal game execution state) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 to 29.

The activation process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main control device 40 starts the main process, the main control device 40 first sets the stack pointer to the stack address in S0 and shifts the process to S5. To do.
In S5, the main control device 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register, and shifts the processing to S10. The interrupt vector address is for designating the start address related to the interrupt (INT) processing program described later in the address space (memory space).
The main control device 40 sets the built-in register in S10 and shifts the processing to S15.
S0 to S10 executed by the main control device 40 are CPU initial setting processes that are first executed by the main control device 40 in preparation for subsequent processing when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

The main control device 40 reads the input port register in S15 and shifts the processing to S20.
In S20, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF (output stopped) based on the value of the input port register read earlier, and if it is affirmative (S20: yes), The process is transferred to S25, and if it is a negative determination (S20: no), the process is transferred to S15.
The read process of the input port register of S15 is repeatedly executed until a positive determination is made in this step. The power failure detection signal 111 is regarded as ON when the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage at the time of power failure, and is regarded as OFF when the voltage rises above a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection circuit 96 (FIG. 7). (See) is the generated signal. That is, in S20, the fact that the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF means that the voltage rises after the power is turned on and becomes a stable state.
When a positive determination is made in S20, the main control device 40 permits writing to the RWM (also referred to as RAM) in S25, and shifts the process to S30.

The main control device 40 acquires a checksum in S30 and shifts the process to S35.
The main control device 40 determines in S35 whether or not the checksum acquired in S30 is abnormal, and if it is an affirmative determination (S35: yes), shifts the process to S55 and if it is a negative determination (S35: no), the process shifts to S40.

The main control device 40 determines in S40 whether or not the currently set stage setting value is less than the "stage setting value maximum value", and if it is affirmative (S40: yes), the process shifts to S45. If it is a negative determination (S40: no), the process shifts to S55.
In this step, whether the set step setting value is an abnormal value, that is, for example, whether a fraudster who is trying to obtain an unreasonable gain has set a non-regular step setting value. To judge.

The main control device 40 determines in S45 whether or not the backup flag is set, and if it is an affirmative determination (S45: yes), shifts the process to S47, and if it is a negative determination (S45: no). , S55 shifts processing.
In this step, whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup of the data related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 is completed is set at the time of the previous power failure, that is, the backup of the information at the time of the power failure is performed without any problem. Whether or not it is determined.
It will be described in detail later in the power failure detection signal monitoring process (S105) of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14), but the power is cut off when the setting state flag is 3, that is, in the "game stop" state. In only cases, the backup flag is not set and the checksum is not calculated or saved. Therefore, when the state before the power failure is the "game stop" state, a negative determination (determined as RWM abnormality) is made in either this step S45 or the above S35, and the game shifts to S55.

The main control device 40 sets the value of the setting state flag in the general-purpose register in S47, and shifts the processing to S50.
In this embodiment, when it is not determined in S35, S40, and S45 that the "RWM abnormality" is determined, the data related to the setting state flag is saved. For example, when the state before the power failure is the "setting change" state, by setting the information related to the setting state flag indicating this in the general-purpose register, the RWM clear process (S60) described later can be performed. It is possible to determine that the setting was changed before the power failure in the initial setting process (S65) executed later without being affected. That is, even if the power is cut off in the setting change state and the RWM clear SW46 is turned on when the power is turned on again, the information related to the setting state flag indicating the "setting change" state is maintained. It is configured so that it can be reliably returned to the "setting change" state.

In S55, the main control device 40 sets the result indicating “RWM abnormality” in the general-purpose register, and shifts the processing to S60.
In this embodiment, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, the set stage setting value is not less than the "stage setting value maximum value", or the backup flag is not set. At that time, it is treated as "RWM abnormality".

In S50, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW46 is ON, and if it is an affirmative determination (S50: yes), the process shifts to S60, and if it is a negative determination (S50: no), The process shifts to S65.
This step is a process of shifting to the case where it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality in any of the determination processes of S35, S40, and S45 described above. Therefore, even if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the above three types of determination steps, if the RWM clear SW46 is in the ON state, the RWM clear process is performed in the next S60, and then the process proceeds to S65. Further, if the RWM clear SW46 is in the OFF state, it is configured to shift to S65 without performing the RWM clear process.

The main control device 40 executes the RWM clear process of clearing and initializing the RWM to 0 in S60, and shifts the process to S65.
In this embodiment, as described above, the RWM clearing process clears the RWM region excluding the region related to the step setting value. As a result, the stage setting value whose setting has been changed to a new value in the setting change process (S610) of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), which will be described later, is set without being deleted even if the RWM clear process is executed. The changed stage setting value is maintained. However, at least in the initial setting process (FIGS. 30 and 31) and the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32), which will be described later, the setting state flag set before the power failure is erased.
However, if the value of the setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register in the above S47 before the RWM clear processing (S60), it is held so that it can be referred to later. The general-purpose register for setting the value of the setting state flag in S47 is a register that can be confirmed later without erasing the set result even if the RWM clear process (S60) is executed. S515 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) described later makes a determination by referring to the result set in S47 in the general-purpose register.
Further, the general-purpose register for setting the result indicating "RWM abnormality" in S55 is not erased even if the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, and can be confirmed later. Register. S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) described later makes a determination by referring to the result set in S55 in the general-purpose register.
As described above, in this embodiment, even if the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, the area related to the stage setting value, the general-purpose register in which the value of the setting state flag is set, and the result of "RWM error" are set. The general-purpose register is maintained in its state without being erased.

Further, if "RWM abnormality" is found in any of the above S35, S40, or S45 at the time of turning on the power this time, the RWM is initialized by the RWM clearing process (S60), so that it is referred to as "RWM abnormality". The determined cause is immediately resolved. However, the result of "RWM abnormality" set in the general-purpose register is maintained even after the RWM clear processing.
Therefore, if a negative determination is made in either S575 or S580 in the initial setting process (FIG. 31) described later, 3 is set in the setting state flag. If the power is cut off while 3 is set in the setting state flag, the backup flag is not set as described above. As a result, when the start-up process is started again the next time the power is turned on, even if it is determined in S35 and S40 that it is not "RWM abnormality", it is always determined in S45 as "RWM abnormality". ing. That is, once it is determined that "RWM abnormality", in this embodiment, unless the power is turned on while satisfying the transition conditions (4) (see FIG. 34) described later, the "game stop" state (setting state flag). It has a feature that it is impossible to get out of the state where 3 is set in.

When the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, the value of the setting state flag set before the power failure is erased, and the process is transferred to the initial setting process (S65), but in S50. If the negative judgment, that is, the RWM clear SW46 is not turned on, the RWM clear process (S60) is not executed, so that the information such as the setting state flag set before the power failure is maintained after the power is restored. , The process shifts to the initial setting process (S65).
Further, in this embodiment, since the value of the setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register in S47, the value set in the general-purpose register can be referred to regardless of whether the RWM clear process (S60) has been executed. , It is possible to check the value of the setting status flag that was set before the power failure.

The main control device 40 executes the initial setting process in S65, and shifts the process to S70.
The initial setting process transitions (shifts) from the state before the power failure (especially the "game stop" state at the time of the power failure) and the input value when the power is turned on (the state of the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW46). It is a process to set whether to do it. In this embodiment, any of the "setting change" state, "setting confirmation" state, "game stop" state, "RWM clear" state, and "backup recovery" state can be changed when the power is turned on. (See FIG. 34 described later). The "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state are both "normal game execution enabled states" in which normal games can be performed. The initial setting process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 30 to 31.

The main control device 40 sets the timer interrupt register in S70 and shifts the processing to S75.
In this step, the corresponding timer interrupt register is set in preparation for the subsequent execution of the interrupt (INT) process.

The main control device 40 disables the timer interrupt in S75 and shifts the processing to S80.

In S80, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is 0, and if it is an affirmative determination (S80: yes), shifts the process to S85 and if it is a negative determination (S80: no). The process shifts to S97.
Therefore, when the setting state flag is not 0, that is, in the "setting confirmation" state, the "setting change" state, and the "game stop" state, the subsequent processing of S85 to S95 is not performed. That is, the performance display aggregation division process of S90 is executed only in a state where a normal game is possible (normal game execution state) such as a "RWM clear" state and a "backup recovery" state, and is executed in a "setting confirmation" state and a "setting" state. This is a process that is not executed in the "change" state and the "game stop" state.

The main control device 40 executes the save processing of the corresponding register in S85, executes the performance display aggregation division processing in S90, executes the reset processing of the register in S95, and shifts the processing to S97. ..
The performance display aggregation division process is a process of aggregating data and calculating the result in order to display the performance of the pachinko machine 1 described later on the performance display device 48.

The main control device 40 permits the timer interrupt in S97 and shifts the processing to S75. The main control device 40 performs loop processing from S75 to S97. Every time a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms) generated based on the system clock occurs between the time when the timer interrupt is enabled in S97 and the time when the timer interrupt is disabled in S75, the interrupt (INT) process described later is performed. Is executed. When the interrupt (INT) process is completed, RETI (Return from Interrupt) is executed and waits until the timer interrupt is disabled in S75.
The above is the activation process of this embodiment.

The interrupt (INT) process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the interrupt (INT) process is a process that is executed until the timer interrupt is enabled in S97 of the start-up process (FIG. 13) and the timer interrupt is disabled in S75.
When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S100, various timers and watchdog timers (WDT) are set, and the process shifts to S105.
In this step, various timers are set, and the watchdog timer is cleared and restarted.

The main control device 40 executes the power failure detection signal monitoring process in S105, and shifts the process to S110.
In this step, the power failure detection circuit 96 (see FIG. 7) monitors whether or not the power failure detection signal 111 is turned ON (output) on the condition that the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage when the power is cut off. Then, monitor the occurrence of a power outage. When the occurrence of a power failure is detected in the step, a process at the time of power failure (not shown) is executed.
That is, if the game is in the "game stop" state (setting state flag is 3), access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down. In addition, if it is not in the "game stop" state, a backup flag is set, a checksum is calculated and saved, access to the built-in RWM is prohibited, and the power is prepared for power down.
That is, as described above, at the time of power failure, it is confirmed whether or not the setting state flag is 3, that is, whether or not it is in the "game stop" state. If the setting status flag is not 3, set the backup flag. However, when the setting state flag is 3, the backup flag is not set, and the checksum is not calculated and saved.
Also, if it is in the "setting change" state (setting state flag is 2), it is not in the "game stop" state as described above, so the backup flag is set, the checksum is calculated and saved, and it is built-in. Prohibit RWM access and prepare for power down. At this time, the flag value 2 of the setting state flag is also saved and maintained, and when the power is turned on again, the flag value is referred to in S47 of the start-up process (FIG. 13) and set in the general-purpose register. Is possible.

In S110, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating "a state in which a normal game can be executed (a state in which a normal game can be executed)", and if it is affirmative (S110: yes), S115 If the determination is negative (S110: no), the process is transferred to S190.
In this step, whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the above-mentioned startup process (FIG. 13) is 0, that is, either the "RWM clear" state or the "backup recovery" state. Determine whether or not it is in a state.

The main control device 40 executes the timer update process in S115 and shifts the process to S120.
In this step, various timers are updated.

The main control device 40 executes the input determination process in S120, and shifts the process to S125.
In this step, the input data is input from the input port, and the monitoring process of the start port switch and the count switch and the monitoring process of the abnormal winning are executed.
That is, confirmation of the entry (winning) of the first special figure start port 23, confirmation of entry (winning) of the second special figure start opening 24, confirmation of entry (winning) of the large winning opening 25, confirmation of the entry (winning) of the general drawing operation gate 22. Confirmation of passage of the game ball, confirmation of winning (winning) of the general winning opening 26, input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.
Further, the fraud monitoring process (FIG. 15) described later is one module of the input determination process. The fraud monitoring process (FIG. 15) is a process for monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the general winning opening 26. This process determines whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the general winning opening 26 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10). If there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and this is a process to notify that fact. The fraud monitoring process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

The input determination process and the fraud monitoring process are not limited to the configuration of this embodiment as described above, and may be configured as follows. That is, in the input determination process, the entry (winning) confirmation of the second special figure start port 24 and the entry (winning) confirmation of the large winning opening 25 are performed, and fraud monitoring, which is one module of the input determination process, is performed. The process may be configured as a process for monitoring whether or not the second special figure start opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are fraudulent. Specifically, it is judged whether or not the number of prizes for each of the second special figure starting port 24 and the large prize opening 25 outside the valid period of the prize is more than the predetermined number, and if it is large, it is judged to be fraudulent. It may be a process of notifying the fact. This is based on the premise that the validity period for valid prizes is uniquely set for ordinary electric bonuses and special electric bonuses, and in rare cases, prizes will be awarded even after the validity period has expired. May be done. In addition, a fraudster may generate a large number of prizes by fraudulent means even after the expiration date. A configuration that realizes the monitoring of whether or not fraud has been committed by limiting the number to a predetermined number (for example, one) after the expiration of the validity period, and if a prize exceeding this number occurs, it is regarded as a fraudulent prize. It is also possible to adopt it.

The main control device 40 executes the special figure special electric processing in S125, and shifts the processing to S130.
In this step, the state of the special symbol and the special electric accessory is updated. In order to control the special figure and the special electric power, the ball entry detection process to the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port SW504 is performed, the display control process of the special symbol, and the special electric accessory related to the big hit game are performed. Executes the control process of.
The special figure start winning confirmation process (FIG. 16), the special figure winning / failing determination process (FIGS. 17 to 21), and the special game process (FIGS. 22 to 26), which will be described later, are modules of the special figure special electric processing.
In the special figure start prize confirmation process (FIG. 16), which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, a “big hit determination random number” and a “special figure determination random number 1” are obtained. , "Random number for determining special figure variation 2", "Random number for determining special figure variation pattern 1", "Random number for determining special figure variation pattern 2", and the like. However, the maximum number of the hold memory of the first special figure based on the entry of the first special figure start port 23 and the hold memory of the second special figure based on the entry of the second special figure start port 24 is four, respectively. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 when the hold memory is full, only the prize ball is paid out and the hold memory is stored. It is configured not to be used.

The main control device 40 executes the normal drawing general electric processing in S130, and shifts the processing to S135.
In this step, the state of the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory is updated. In order to control the normal figure and the normal electric power, the ball entry detection process to the normal figure operation SW505 is performed, the display control process of the normal symbol, the control process of the normal electric accessory related to the hit game, and the like are executed.
When the normal figure operation gate 22 is won, a plurality of random numbers such as "random number for hit determination", "random number for determining normal figure", and "random number for determining normal figure fluctuation pattern" are acquired.

The main control device 40 executes the game state setting process in S135, and shifts the process to S140.
In this step, the state of the game is updated. The game state is updated by executing a clear process such as a normal electric state or a special electric state.

The main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process in S140, and shifts the process to S145.
In this step, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 41 for the prize balls generated based on the balls entering the various winning openings.

The main control device 40 executes an error monitoring process in S145 and shifts the process to S150.
In this step, each error such as radio wave error and vibration error is monitored.

The main control device 40 executes the information output process in S150, and shifts the process to S155.
In this step, various information is created and information data is output to output to an external terminal board.

The main control device 40 executes the solenoid output process in S155 and shifts the process to S160.
In this step, the solenoid data is output by executing the solenoid data creation process and the information data output process. According to the progress of the game, the main control device 40 executes output processing for the grand prize opening solenoid 508, the utility solenoid 509, and the like, respectively.
Further, in order to notify that an error is occurring when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 1, a process of outputting a security signal from the external connection terminal plate 38 is also executed in S155 in this embodiment.

The main control device 40 saves the corresponding register in S160, executes out-of-area processing in S165, restores the register in S170, and shifts the processing to S175.
In the step of S165, out-of-area processing is performed as control processing of the performance display device 48, output processing of test firing test data, and the like. That is, based on the result calculated in the performance display aggregation division process (S90) of the start-up process (FIG. 13), the data for display control using the performance display device 48 and the test firing test data are moved out of the RWM area. Perform the process of creating.

The main control device 40 executes the segment data setting process in S175 and shifts the process to S180.
In this step, the LED data setting table is acquired, and the segment data creation process for controlling the light emission for each LED common (display area in 8-bit units related to the LED segment) is performed. That is, the segment data for moving the data created outside the RWM area in the out-of-area processing (S165) into the RWM area and outputting it in the LED output processing (S180) described later is set. ..

The main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating that the game is in the "game stop" state in S190, which shifts to the negative determination in S110, and if it is an affirmative determination (S190: yes). , The process is shifted to S180, and if it is a negative determination (S190: no), the process is shifted to S195.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the above-mentioned startup process (FIG. 13) is 3. When the setting state flag is 3, the process immediately shifts to S180 without executing S195, and when the setting state flag is not 3, that is, when it is 1 or 2, the process shifts to S180 via S195.

The main control device 40 executes the setting state confirmation process in S195, and shifts the process to S180.
This step is a process for confirming the setting and changing the setting. That is, at the time of setting change or setting confirmation, based on the input value (the detection signal related to the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW46), the step setting value is changed, and the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state are changed. Performs processing related to termination.
The setting state confirmation process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 32.

The main control device 40 executes the LED output process in S180, and shifts the process to S185.
In this step, information for light emission control related to the performance display device 48, various LEDs, and the like is output.
That is, the information for the performance display using the performance display device 48 or the light emission control regarding the stage set value, and the first special figure display provided collectively at the lower right of the surface side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2). LED light emission of the device 27A, the first special figure holding number display device 271, the second special figure display device 27B, the second special figure holding number display device 272, the normal figure display device 28, the normal figure holding number display device 281 and the like. Outputs information for control.

The main control device 40 permits an interrupt in S185, ends this interrupt process, and returns to S75 of the start process.
The above is the interrupt (INT) process of this embodiment.

Here, the fraud monitoring process, which is one module of the input determination process (S120) in the interrupt (INT) process described above, will be described with reference to FIG. The "fraud monitoring process" first determines whether or not fraud has been performed due to an abnormal winning frequency in S200. In addition, fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency means that the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 26 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10). is there. If it is illegal (S200: yes), the illegal notification process is performed in S201, then the illegal notification command transmission process (S202) is performed, and this process is terminated.
If it is determined that no fraud has been performed in the process of S200 (S200: no), the fraud monitoring process is terminated and a return is made.

The specified number in the fraud monitoring process is the total number of game balls that have entered the four general winning openings 26. The present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number may be provided for each general winning opening 26.

In the fraud notification process (S201), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal to the payout control device 41. Upon receiving the illegal command, the payout control device 41 turns on the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4).
Further, in the fraud notification command transmission process (S202), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud notification command to the sub-integrated control device 42. The sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command has a specified number of game balls (for example, 10) detected by the general winning opening SW506 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21. A warning display indicating that an abnormal fraudulent winning frequency has been performed is displayed, and an error notification is performed by the frame-side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11.
The fraud monitoring process is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment. That is, it does not monitor the abnormal winning of the general winning opening, but determines whether or not the fraud has occurred based on whether or not the number of winnings outside the winning valid period of the ordinary electric accessory or the special electric accessory exceeds the predetermined number. It may be configured to monitor.

Next, as a module of the special figure special electric processing (S125) in the interrupt (INT) processing (FIG. 14), the following "special figure start winning confirmation processing", "special drawing winning / failing judgment processing" and "special game processing" explain.
The “special figure start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 16 includes various random numbers and the like used for determining whether or not a game ball is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. The random number is stored in the main control device 40 as a hold storage. Then, various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the number of hold memories that can be stored due to the entry into the second special figure start port 24 are each. There are four.

The "special figure start winning confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure start port SW503 has detected the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 (S250). If there is no ball entry (S250: no), the process proceeds to S254. If there is a ball entering the first special figure start port 23 (S250: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S251 is full. (Determine whether the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S251: yes), the process proceeds to S254.

If the hold memory is not full (S251: no), in the processing of S252, the random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure, the random number for determining the special figure 1, the random number for determining the special figure 2, the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern 1, Random numbers 2 and the like for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are extracted. Then, various extracted random numbers are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as hold storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40 and then stored in the hold storage area. Even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.
After that, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number of the first special figure is added, and the first special figure hold number command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S253).
Although it is not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like with respect to the stored memory of the first special figure. When there is a possibility of a big hit or reach due to the look-ahead determination, it is desirable to send a look-ahead command indicating that fact to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special figure start port SW504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 24 in the process of S254. If there is no ball entering (S254: no), this process ends. If there is a ball entering the second special figure start port 24 (S254: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S255 is full. (Determine whether the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S255: yes), it returns.

If the hold memory of the second special figure is not full (S255: no), in the processing of S256, the random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, the random number for determining the special figure 1, the random number for determining the special figure 2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern The random number 1 for determination, the random number 2 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted. Then, various extracted random numbers are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as hold storage. The various extracted random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40 and then stored in the hold storage area. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.
After that, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number of the second special figure is added, and the second special figure hold number command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S257). Then return.
Although it is not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like with respect to the stored memory of the second special figure. When there is a possibility of a big hit or reach due to the look-ahead determination, it is desirable to send a look-ahead command indicating that fact to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, FIGS. 17 to 21 show a flowchart of the “special figure hit / miss determination process”. In this process, the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed. In this case, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is preferentially executed over the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is almost the same process, and in the following explanation, the two are distinguished if necessary, but otherwise the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply use it as a "special figure".

As shown in FIG. 17, the "special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms that the special electric accessory is not operating and determines whether or not it is in the big hit game or the small hit game (S300). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: no), the process shifts to "special game processing" (see FIG. 18). If the special electric accessory is not in operation and is not in the big hit game or the small hit game (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped fluctuating (S301). If the fluctuation is stopped (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed (S302).

If the finalized symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (S303). If there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the number of hold memories of the second special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

If there is no reserved memory of the second special figure in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure (S305). If there is a hold memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the number of hold memories of the first special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.
If there is no hold memory of the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following the process of S304 or S306, in the process of S310 shown in FIG. 18, the probability change flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state of the special figure. If the probability change is in progress (S310: yes), the judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of the probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the hold memory to be the target of the probability change (S311).
When the probability change is not in progress in the process of S310 (S310: no), a determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the jackpot determination random number of the hold memory to be the target of the hit / fail determination (S312).

Here, in the processing of S311 and S312, the pass / fail judgment is performed with a setting probability according to the setting at that time. That is, as shown in FIG. 9A described above, when the step setting value is the most disadvantageous "setting 1" for the player, the process of S311 is "1/30" and the process of S312 is "1/300". The hit / fail judgment is made with the jackpot probability of. Further, when the stage setting value is "setting 2" having an intermediate advantage for the player, the winning / failing judgment is performed with a jackpot probability of "1/29" in the processing of S311 and "1/290" in the processing of S312. .. Further, when the step setting value is the most advantageous "setting 3" for the player, the winning / failing determination is performed with a jackpot probability of "1/28" in the processing of S311 and "1/280" in the processing of S312. Then, in this embodiment, it may be possible to predict which setting is used to determine whether or not the result is determined by the "confirmed display result symbol".

Subsequently, in the process of S313, it is determined whether or not the pass / fail determination of the process of S311 or S312 is a big hit.
If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the process of S314, the big hit symbol is determined based on the special figure determination random number 1 and the special figure determination random number 2 of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

That is, in the process of S314, the jackpot symbol is determined by the process of determining the jackpot symbol (special symbol jackpot symbol determination process). Here, the "special figure jackpot symbol determination process" of S314 will be described with reference to FIG. 19A.
In this special figure jackpot symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the limit arrival flag is set (S314a). Here, the limit arrival flag is a flag indicating that the number of consecutive times counted by the limit counter (counting means) (the number of consecutive big hits generated in the probability variation state) has reached the number of limits (five times of the limit number) ( Will be described later). Then, when the limit number of times (limit number of times) is reached, the limit arrival flag is set (value is "1"), and when it is referred to in the special figure jackpot symbol determination process, it is released (value is "0").

When the limit arrival flag is released (S314a: no), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time (S314d). The figure jackpot symbol determination process is terminated. That is, regardless of whether the limit counter (counting means) has started counting, if the limit arrival flag is not set (when the value is "0"), the setting (settings 1 to 3) is set. The jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the corresponding first jackpot symbol determination table.
Specifically, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined, if the stage setting value is "setting 3", the "special figure 1 / first jackpot symbol determination" corresponding to the "setting 3" is determined. See "Table". Further, in the case of "setting 2", the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2" is referred to. Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.
Further, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, if the stage setting value is "setting 3", refer to the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 3". To do. Further, in the case of "setting 2", the "special figure 2 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2" is referred to. Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 2 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.

In this embodiment, (1) the case where the limit counter has not started counting means the case where the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is the normal probability gaming state, and the case where the limit counter has started counting. Refers to the case where the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is the probabilistic gaming state. As described above, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the limit counter has started counting, the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) is referred to, but the limit counter counts. The jackpot symbol determination table referred to in the case where it has not started and in the case where it has started may be different (described later using FIG. 48 (a)).

When the limit arrival flag is set (S314a: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the common second jackpot symbol determination table unrelated to the setting at that time (settings 1 to 3) (314b). ). Then, after performing the process of releasing the limit arrival flag (the process of setting the value to "0") (S314c), the special figure jackpot symbol determination process is terminated.
Here, the second big hit symbol determination table referred to by 314b will be described. Regardless of the current stage setting value, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, the common "special figure 1 and 2 jackpot symbol determination table" is referred to. Further, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 regardless of the current stage setting value, the common "special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table" is referred to.

When the process of S314 is executed in this way, the process proceeds to the process of S315 of FIG. In the process of S315, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of a special figure jackpot symbol is generated based on a random number 1 for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern and a random number 2 for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern of the hold memory that is the target of the hit / fail judgment. Determine (S315).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variation jackpot game, the 8R probability variation jackpot game, or the 4R normal jackpot game, and the jackpot game. After the end, the transition to the probabilistic game, the shift to the time reduction, the time of the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time of the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit but "missing" (S313: no), the process of determining the "missing symbol" of the special figure is performed in the process of S317. However, regardless of which of the random number 1 for determining the special figure and the random number 2 for determining the special figure, which are the targets of the hit / fail judgment, the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1 is uniformly "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1". , And the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 2 is uniformly determined as "special figure 2_outlier symbol 1".

Following the processing of S317, the process shifts to the processing of S318, and a fluctuation pattern such as the fluctuation time of the "missing symbol" of the special figure is determined. Next, the process shifts to the process of S319, and the "offset setting process" is performed (S319). In the "offset setting process" of S319, if the number of time reductions or the number of probability changes is positive, the number is -1.

After the process of S316 or the process of S319, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment is executed) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed (S320). ).
In the subsequent processing of S321, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 27A or the second special symbol display device 27B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "special game" is performed. Move to "Processing". The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the special figure, and the like.

When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 17 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 20, when the change time of the symbol elapses (S330: yes), in the finalized symbol display process of S331, Control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B and display the confirmed symbol. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the finalized symbol of the special symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 17 (S302: no), the process proceeds to the process of S340 of FIG. 21 to determine whether or not the finalized symbol display time has expired. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has expired (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 27A or the second special symbol display device 27B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display in S341. It controls to end, and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is "1". If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" (S344). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a necessary device. Further, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), the jackpot start effect processing is performed (S349), and the process shifts to the "special game processing".

Unless the combination is a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is "1" (S350), and it is determined that the probability variation flag is "1". In the case (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of probability changes is 0 (S351). Then, if the number of probability changes is 0 (S351: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S352, the value of the probability change flag is set to "0", and the process proceeds to the process of S353. That is, if a negative determination is made in the process of S350 or S351 or the process of S352 is executed, the process shifts to the process of S353.
In the processing of S353, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is "1", and if it is "1" (S353: yes), the process proceeds to the processing of S354 and it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0. (S354). Then, if the number of time reductions is "0" (S354: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S355, the value of the time reduction flag is set to "0", and the process proceeds to the process of S356. If a negative determination is made in the process of S353 or S354, the process proceeds to S356 as it is.
In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S356, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

In the high-probability game state, the probability variation number and the time reduction number are originally set to "10000" times, so even if the variation display of the special symbol is repeated until a big hit occurs, the affirmative judgment is made in the processing of S351 and S354. There is nothing. Further, in this embodiment, when the number of probability changes and the number of times are positive, the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions are decremented by 1 each time the change of the special symbol starts (see the process of S318 in FIG. 18), and the change of the special symbol is performed. It was determined whether or not the number of probability changes and the number of time reductions became "0" at the end of. However, unlike this embodiment, when the number of time reductions and the number of probable changes are positive, the number of probable changes and the number of time reductions are decremented by 1 when the fluctuation of the special symbol is completed, and the number of probable changes and the number of time reductions become "0". Whether or not it is determined, the value of the probability change flag may be set to "0" when the number of probability changes becomes "0", and the value of the time reduction flag may be set to "0" when the number of time reductions becomes "0".

In the above-mentioned special figure jackpot symbol determination (processing of S314 in FIG. 18), when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, the special figure 1 / 1st jackpot symbol determination table or the special figure 1/2 jackpot is determined. With reference to the symbol determination table, the jackpot symbol to be definitely displayed was determined using the "special symbol determination random number 1 and special symbol determination random number 2" of the special diagram 1 stored in the process of S252. Similarly, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, the special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table or the special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table is referred to, and the special figure 2 stored in the process of S256 is stored. Using "random number 1 for determining special figure, random number 2 for determining special figure", the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed was determined.
However, in the processing of S252, the symbol determination random number for the special figure 1 is stored, and the data for specifying the big hit symbol is stored in the special figure 1 / 1st big hit symbol determination table and the special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table. It is stored in association with the "random number for determining the jackpot symbol for special figure 1". Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by a random number lottery using the "random number for determining the jackpot symbol for the special figure 1" stored based on the first start winning prize. Similarly, in the processing of S256, the "random number for determining the jackpot symbol for special figure 2" is stored, and the jackpot symbol is stored in the special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table and the special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table. The specified data is stored in association with the "random number for determining the jackpot symbol for special figure 2". Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by a random number lottery using the "random number for determining the symbol for the special figure 2" stored based on the second start winning prize.

Further, also in the above-mentioned "outlier symbol determination (processing of S317 in FIG. 18)", when determining the "outlier symbol related to the special figure 1", the "random number for determining the special figure" of the special figure 1 stored in the processing of S252 1. When determining the "missing symbol" to be confirmed and displayed using "1. Random number for determining special figure 2" and determining the "missing symbol related to special figure 2", the "special figure 2" stored in the processing of S256 Using "Random number 1 for determining a figure and Random number 2 for determining a special figure", an out-of-order symbol to be definitely displayed was determined.
However, in the processing of S252, the "random number for determining the missing symbol for the special figure 1" is stored, and the "missing symbol is stored in the special drawing 1 and 1 missing symbol determination table and the special drawing 1 and 2 missing symbol determination table". The "identified data" is stored in association with the "random number for determining the outlier symbol for special figure 1". Then, the "missing symbol" related to the special drawing 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by a random number lottery using the "random number for determining the missing symbol for the special drawing 1" stored based on the first start winning prize. Similarly, in the processing of S256, the "random number for determining the missing symbol for the special figure 2" is stored, and the missing symbol is stored in the special drawing 2 / first missing symbol determination table and the special drawing 2/2 missing symbol determination table. The data to be specified is stored in association with the "random number for determining the outlier symbol for special figure 2". Then, the “missing symbol” related to the special drawing 2 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined by a random number lottery using the “random number for determining the missing symbol for the special drawing 2” stored based on the second start winning prize.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the "special game processing", first, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (S400), and if it is operating (S400: yes), the processing of S401 is large. Check if the winning opening 25 is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), this process ends.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is determined in the process of S402 whether or not the big hit game interval is in progress. If it is not during the interval (S402: no), it is determined by the process of S403 whether or not the special figure jackpot end effect is being produced. If the jackpot end effect is not in progress (S403: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in the process of S404. If the jackpot start production time has elapsed (S404: yes), the jackpot opening process of the first round is opened and the player returns (S405).

If the large winning opening is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not there are 10 winnings in the large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (S410). Alternatively, if it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has expired (S411) and one of them is affirmative (S410: yes or S411: yes), the large winning opening 25 is opened in the processing of S412. It closes, executes a jackpot interval process (S413), and returns.

If the process of S402 is during the jackpot interval (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S420), and if it has elapsed (S420: yes). ), In the process of S421, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (for example, 10R for a 10R big hit game, 8R for an 8R big hit game, and 4R for a 4R big hit game). If it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of S422 is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to end the jackpot game. And return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening process of the large winning opening 25 in S423 executes the opening of the large winning opening 25 in the next round and returns.
If the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430). If the passage of the jackpot end effect time is confirmed (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the process of S433, it is determined whether or not there is a setting for making a probability change after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol or the like.
That is, the jackpot game is executed based on the setting contents of the jackpot setting process (see the process of S316 in FIG. 18) of the hit / fail determination (win / fail determination of the special symbol) that caused the jackpot that caused the executed jackpot game. After that, it is determined whether or not to activate the probability change function. More specifically, for example, based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown) in which the setting contents are stored after the big hit setting process, the executed big hit game is confirmed and displayed as "probability change big hit symbol". It is determined whether it is based on the above or the "normal jackpot symbol" is confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of a jackpot game executed based on the confirmed display of the "probability variation jackpot symbol", a positive judgment is made in S433, and the jackpot executed based on the confirmed display of the "normal jackpot symbol". If it is a game, a negative determination is made in S433.

If an affirmative decision is made in the process of S433 (S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probability variation state (10000 times) is set in the process of S434, and "1" is set in the probability change flag in the process of S435. As a result, a probability fluctuation state is given after the jackpot game is completed.
In the subsequent processing of S436, the processing of setting the number of repetitions (10000 times) of the time saving state given together with the probability state (S436) and the processing of setting "1" in the time saving flag (S437) are executed, and the processing of S438 is executed. Move to. By executing the processes of S436 and S437, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Here, in the present embodiment, when a probability variation big hit occurs, the game state after executing the big hit game is controlled to be a stochastic state and a time saving state. Therefore, in the processing of S433, the big hit game ends according to the big hit symbol or the like. If it is determined that there is a setting for probabilistic change later, the probabilistic change flag and the time saving flag are set (the value is set to "1"). However, in the pachinko machine 1 provided with the so-called "latent probability variation jackpot", "a process of determining whether or not there is a setting to shorten the time according to the jackpot symbol or the like" is performed before executing the process of S436. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process, the processes of S436 and S437 are executed, and then the process proceeds to the process of S438. If a negative determination is made in the process, the processes of S436 and S437 are skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S438.

In the process of S438, it is determined whether or not the limit count flag is set (whether or not the value is "1"). Here, the limit count flag is a flag that is set (the value is set to "1") when a probability variation jackpot occurs in the normal probability game state, and indicates that the limit counter is in a state of executing counting. Further, the limit counter shows a specific example of the counting means, and is a counting means for counting the number of consecutive big hits generated in the probabilistic gaming state.
This limit count flag is released when the count value of the limit counter reaches the limit value (“5” is exemplified in this embodiment) or when a normal jackpot occurs.

When the limit count flag is released (S438: no), after setting the limit count flag in the process of S439 (after setting the value to "1"), the process proceeds to the process of S440 in FIG. 26, and the limit is set. When the count flag is set (S438: yes), the process of S439 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S440 of FIG. 26. That is, when a probability variation jackpot occurs in the hit / fail judgment in the normal probability game state (that is, when the probability variation jackpot first hit occurs), the limit count flag is set in the process of S439, and the process shifts to the process of S440. However, when a probabilistic jackpot occurs in the winning / failing determination in the probabilistic gaming state (that is, when a continuous chan of the probabilistic jackpot occurs), the processing of S439 is skipped and the process shifts to the processing of S440.

In the process of S440 in FIG. 26, the limit counter is incremented by "+1". That is, in the processing of S440, when the first hit of the probabilistic jackpot occurs, the count value of the limit counter is set to "1", and when the continuous chan of the probabilistic jackpot occurs, the jackpot game based on the previous probabilistic jackpot Performs a process of adding "+1" to the count value at the end of.
Then, in the process of S441 that shifts after the process of S440, after executing the process of S440, it is determined whether or not the count value of the limit counter has reached the limit number of times (limit number of times). Specifically, whether or not the count value of the limit counter has reached the limit number of times (limit number of times) "5", that is, the number of consecutive chans of the probability variation jackpot has reached the limit number of times (limit number of times) "5". Judge whether or not.

When an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S441 (S441: yes), that is, when the limiter starts operating (S441: yes), the process of canceling the limit count flag (S443) and the limit reaching flag are set. After performing the process (S444) and the process (S445) of initializing the limit counter (setting to "0"), the process proceeds to the process of S460. That is, when the number of consecutive chans of the probability variation jackpot reaches the limit number of "5", the process of ending the count by the limit counter (the process of ending the operation of the counting means) and the count value by the limit counter are limited. After executing the process of setting the flag indicating that the item has reached (S444) and the process of initializing the limit counter (S445), the process proceeds to the process of S460.
In this way, when the limit arrival flag is set, in the special figure big hit determination process (see FIGS. 18 and 19 (a)) executed when the next big hit occurs, the second big hit symbol determination table is displayed. After deciding the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by reference, the limit arrival flag is released. On the other hand, when the limit arrival flag is released, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined by referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table according to the setting in the special symbol jackpot determination process.

When a negative determination is made in the process of S441 (S441: no), that is, when the limiter is not operating (S441: no), the processes of S443 and S444 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S460. That is, when the number of consecutive chans of the probability variation jackpot has not reached the limit number of times "5", the processing of S443 and S444 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the processing of S460.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S433 in FIG. 25, that is, the executed jackpot game is confirmed and displayed as "normal jackpot symbol" based on the contents of the mode buffer (not shown). When it is determined that it is based on (S433: no), the process proceeds to the process after S451.
In the process of S451, the number of repetitions (100 times) of the time saving state is set (S451). Subsequently, in the process of shifting S452, the time saving flag is set to "1" (S452). As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed.
Here, in the present embodiment, when a normal jackpot is generated, the gaming state after executing the jackpot game is uniformly controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, in the processing of S433, the probability changes after the jackpot game is completed according to the jackpot symbol or the like. If it is determined that there is no setting to be set, the time saving flag is uniformly set (the value is set to "1"). However, in the pachinko machine 1 provided with the "normal jackpot" that does not shift to the time saving state, before executing the processing of S451, "the process of determining whether or not there is a setting to shorten the time according to the jackpot symbol or the like" is performed. Do. Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process, the processes of S451 and S452 are executed, and then the process proceeds to the process of S453. If a negative determination is made in the process, the processes of S451 and S452 are skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S453.

In the process of S453, it is determined whether or not the limit count flag is set (whether or not the value is "1"). Then, when the limit count flag is set (S453: yes), the process of canceling the limit count flag (S454) and the process of initializing the limit counter (setting to "0") (S455) are performed. After that, the process proceeds to S460. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S453, the process of S454 and S455 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S460.

In the process of S460, the main control device 40 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Next, the process proceeds to S461, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the jackpot game process is completed (returned).

FIG. 27 shows an example of an effect display mode displayed during the change of the first special figure or the second special figure, and an example of a warning display displayed when fraud is performed due to an abnormal winning frequency.
As shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the symbol variation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 surrounded by the center case 200 is substantially in the center. The pseudo-effect symbol 700 composed of a three-digit numerical value corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner. Further, the first special figure hold display 701 indicating the hold memory of the first special figure is displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the hold memory of the second special figure is displayed at the lower right of the display screen. The second special figure hold display 702 is displayed.

Then, in the fraud monitoring process (see FIG. 15), when a game ball exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 10) is detected by the general winning opening SW506 within a predetermined period (60 seconds). , The fraud notification command is transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42. When the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the fraud notification command, the sub-integrated control device 42 causes the effect symbol display device 21 to display the warning display shown in FIG. 27 (b).
The warning display is displayed at the center position of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 as "An abnormal number of winnings has been detected within a predetermined period." During the warning display, the pseudo effect symbol 700 is displayed in a small variation at the lower right position of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21.

Further, when the winning frequency is abnormal, the warning display of the effect symbol display device 21 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11 or the like are performed. Furthermore, an error notification by voice is performed from the speaker 112, saying "An abnormal number of winnings has been detected."
Further, when the winning frequency is abnormal, the main control device 40 sends an illegal command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal to the payout control device 41. Upon receiving the illegal command, the payout control device 41 turns on the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4) provided in the payout control device 41.

The warning display of the effect symbol display device 21 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11 are terminated 5 minutes after the abnormality occurs. The error notification by the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the abnormality occurs.

Next, the calculation of the game performance and the display of the game performance executed by the main control device 40 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
The main control device 40 calculates the "base" of the "normal game state" as the game performance. Here, the "normal gaming state" is a state in which the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is not in any advantageous state (normal gaming state at the time of shipment from the manufacturer), and the pachinko machine 1 is "non-probable and variable". It is a non-time-saving gaming state.
The main control device 40 is a normal game until the total number of launched balls reaches a predetermined number when the "total number of launched balls" of the game balls launched toward the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number of balls. The ratio of the "normal payout number" of the prize balls to be paid out in the normal game state to the "normal game launch number" of the game balls fired in the state (non-probability change, non-time saving state) ( Calculate the number of balls paid out for normal games / the number of balls launched for normal games x 100).

The total number of shot balls is usually the cumulative number of shot balls of all the game balls fired toward the game area 20 regardless of the game state such as probability change and time reduction. The total number of fired balls is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control device 40. It is desirable that the main control device 40 accumulates the total number of launched balls as follows.
For example, an out-port sensor for detecting a game ball taken into the out-port 203 is provided. The number of out balls based on the detection signal of the out port sensor, the number of balls entering the first special figure start port 23, the number of balls entering the second special figure start port 24, and the number of balls entering the large winning opening 25 , And the total number of launched balls is accumulated by adding up the balls entered into the general winning opening 26.
The total number of launched balls is configured so that the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and the RAM is not cleared even if the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the accumulation of the total number of shot balls before the game is interrupted is resumed.

As another method of accumulating the total number of launched balls, for example, a game ball that has entered (winned) into the first special figure starting port 23, the second special figure starting port 24, the large winning opening 25, the general winning opening 26, and A discharge path is provided in which the games taken into the out port 203 are collected in one place and discharged from the game board 2. Then, a discharge sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the discharge path. The total number of launched balls may be accumulated based on the detection signal of the discharge sensor.
Further, for example, the game board 2 is provided with a launch sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball at a game ball launch port provided between the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Then, the total number of launched balls may be accumulated based on the detection signal of the launch sensor.
Furthermore, for example, the game board 2 is provided with one or more left flow sensors for detecting all the game balls flowing down the flow path on the left side of the center case 200. Further, the game board 2 is provided with one or a plurality of right flow sensors for detecting all the game balls flowing down the flow path on the right side of the center case 200. Then, based on the detection signals of the left flow sensor and the right flow sensor, the total number of launched balls of the game balls launched on the game board 2 may be accumulated.

For the number of balls launched in the normal game, the number of balls launched in the normal game state is accumulated by using the same method as the accumulation of the total number of balls launched. The number of balls launched during the normal game does not include the number of balls launched during the jackpot game. The number of normal game launch balls is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control device 40. The number of normal game launch balls is configured so that the game is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the accumulation of the number of normal game launch balls before the game is interrupted is resumed.

The number of normal payout balls is as follows: in the normal game state, the first special figure starting port 23 (winning), the second special drawing starting port 24 (winning), and the general winning opening 26 (winning). This is the cumulative number of prize balls to be paid out according to the winning). The number of balls paid out in a normal game does not include the number of prize balls during a big hit game. That is, the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the big winning opening 25 during the big hit game is not included, and of course, it is paid out when the game ball enters the general winning opening 26 during the big hit game. The number of prize balls that have been decided is not included.
The number of normal game payout balls is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control device 40. The normal game payout number is configured so that the game is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the accumulation of the number of balls paid out in the normal game before the game is interrupted is resumed.

As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the main control device 40 is conditioned on the condition that the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 as a condition for executing the "base" calculation in the normal gaming state. This condition is due to the following reasons. That is, the pachinko machine is manufactured based on the rules of the customs business, etc., and the rules of the customs business, etc. stipulate the game performance when the test firing test of the game ball is performed for 10 hours. However, in a game store, a state in which a game is continuously played for 10 hours does not easily occur. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the same result as the test firing test.

When accumulating the total number of fired balls, the main control device 40 calculates the period A in which the total number of fired balls is less than 300 from the first power-on as a period during which the unit is not substantially in operation due to a test shot or the like. Excluded from.

When the total number of launched balls reaches 300 and the A section ends, the main control device 40 sets the B section from this point to 60,000 as the target period of the first calculation. Then, when the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 and the B section ends, the "base" calculation of the first normal game state in which the B section is the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the B section to the number of normal game launch balls in the B section is calculated.

Next, the main control device 40 sets the C section from the end of the B section to the arrival of 60,000 pieces as the target period of the second calculation. Then, when the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 and the C section ends, the calculation of the "base" of the second normal game state with the C section as the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the C section to the number of normal game launch balls in the C section is calculated.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 sets the D section from the end of the C section to the arrival of 60,000 pieces as the target period of the third calculation. Then, when the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 and the D section ends, the "base" calculation of the third normal game state with the D section as the target period is executed. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the D section to the number of normal game launch balls in the D section is calculated.
After that, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the "base" calculation in the normal gaming state every time the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000.
The calculated result of the "base" calculation in the normal gaming state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control device 40. In this case, it is desirable to store the results of a plurality of operations in the RAM. When the number of memories reaches a predetermined number, the oldest memory is deleted and updated with a new memory according to the calculation of the result of the new operation. Further, the result of the calculation is such that the game is interrupted, the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and the RAM is not cleared even if the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed.

Next, the performance display device 48 will be described. The performance display device 48 displays the result of the calculation when the calculation of the "base" in the first normal game state is completed. In the performance display device 48 composed of a 4-digit display, the upper two digits are used as an identification display unit indicating the type of performance, and the lower two digits are used as a performance display unit indicating the result (performance) of the calculation.
The performance display device 48 displays “AA.” In the upper two-digit identification display unit, which indicates that the performance to be displayed is the “base” of the normal gaming state (see FIG. 28 (c)). In this case, the upper two-digit identification display unit blinks "AA." In the section A that is not the calculation target and the section B that is the target of the first calculation because the performance has not been calculated. After that, when the calculation of the "base" in the normal game state after the first time is completed (from the C section), "AA." Is lit and displayed.

The performance display unit of the lower two digits of the performance display device 48 blinks "---" in the A section and the B section, which are not subject to calculation, because the performance has not been calculated. Then, the performance display unit displays the calculation result as a two-digit numerical value after the "base" of the first normal game state in the B section is calculated (see FIG. 28 (c), "32" in the example. ). The calculation result of the "base" in the first normal game state is continuously displayed until the calculation of the next calculation result, that is, in the C section.
After that, the performance display device 48 displays the calculation result on the lower two-digit performance display unit every time the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 and the "base" in the normal gaming state is calculated.
The display of the performance display device 48 is controlled by the main control device 40. Then, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off and the RAM clear operation of the main control device 40 is performed, the display content of the performance display device 48 is not cleared. When the power is supplied again, the display before the interruption is resumed.

The performance display device 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the calculation result is displayed numerically in the performance display unit, and may, for example, display whether the calculation result is higher or lower than a predetermined performance value. In this case, it is desirable to display "up" if the calculation result is higher than the predetermined performance value, and to display "Lo" if the calculation result is lower than the predetermined performance value.
Further, the performance display device 48 may display the calculation result numerically and then display whether the calculation result is higher or lower than the predetermined performance value. For example, when the calculation result is higher than the predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be lit and displayed, and when the calculation result is lower than the predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be displayed blinking.

According to the present embodiment, the worker investigating the game performance has, for example, completed the calculation of the game performance by achieving the predetermined calculation execution condition for the first time, or achieved the predetermined calculation execution condition for the second time (next time). It becomes possible to grasp whether the calculation of the game performance by is completed. Then, the result of the first calculation and the result of the second calculation can be easily compared.

It is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 stores the calculation results of a plurality of past gaming performances. Then, it is desirable that the performance display device 48 is provided with a display changeover switch or the like so that the calculation result of the game performance displayed on the performance display device 48 can be switched to the past result according to the operation of the display changeover switch.
Further, the calculation of the "base" in the normal game state replaces the total number of launched balls with the "total number of out balls" taken into the out port 203, and the number of normal game launched balls is taken into the out port 203 in the normal game state. It may be replaced with the "normal game out number of balls". That is, when the total number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game out balls until the total number of out balls reaches the predetermined number is calculated. It may be. In this case, the out port 203 is provided with an out port sensor that detects the number of game balls taken in.

For pachinko machines, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game launch balls accumulated until the condition is achieved, provided that the total number of launch balls has reached 60,000 (“base” in the normal game state). The main function is to calculate and display the above, and then the "base" of the normal gaming state may be calculated and displayed in real time as the "immediate performance". As a result, a plurality of types of gaming performance such as the gaming performance and the immediate performance of the basic configuration can be known, so that the gaming performance of the pachinko machine can be grasped in detail.
Further, any one condition can be set from the execution conditions of a plurality of types of operations having different conditions, and the execution condition of the operation may be changed to another condition. For example, as an execution condition of the calculation to be changed, when the number of normal game launch balls in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game launch balls is calculated. May be good. As a result, the gaming performance according to a plurality of types of predetermined calculation execution conditions can be known, so that the gaming performance of the gaming machine can be grasped in detail. Then, since it is possible to know which calculation execution condition the calculation of the game performance is completed, the investigation work can be performed efficiently.
In addition, any one of the conditions can be set from the execution conditions of a plurality of types of operations having different conditions, and any one of the performance evaluation periods can be set from a plurality of types of performance evaluation periods having different periods. A plurality of types of the game performance may be calculated according to the combination of the calculation execution condition and the set performance evaluation period. As a result, a plurality of types of gaming performance can be known, so that the gaming performance of the gaming machine can be grasped in detail. Then, since it is possible to know which game performance calculation has been completed, the investigation work can be performed efficiently.

In addition to the gaming performance of the present embodiment described above, the gaming performance that can be calculated by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. As the gaming performance, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate a plurality of types of gaming performance shown in FIG. 29 in addition to the “base”, “character ratio”, and “continuous accessory ratio” in the normal gaming state.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the "short-time ball ejection rate" as the game performance, that is, the ratio of the total number of balls to be paid out in the last hour to the total number of balls launched in the last hour.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the "medium-time ball ejection rate" as the game performance, that is, the ratio of the total number of balls discharged in the last 10 hours to the total number of balls launched in the last 10 hours.
The pachinko machine is configured to calculate the ratio of the total number of balls to be paid out in the advantageous state (high probability and time saving state) to the total number of launched balls in the advantageous state (high probability and time saving state), that is, the game performance is "high base". But it may be.
The pachinko machine may have a configuration in which the game performance is calculated as "the number of winnings for each winning opening", that is, the ratio of the number of winnings to the total number of launched balls (for each winning opening).
The pachinko machine may have a game performance of "number of payout balls (for base calculation)", that is, the number of payout balls for a certain period of time.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the “base approximate value” as the game performance, that is, the ratio of the number of payout balls in the normal game state to the total number of launched balls multiplied by a predetermined coefficient 1.
The pachinko machine may have a configuration in which the game performance is calculated as a "high base approximation value", that is, the ratio of the number of balls to be paid out in an advantageous state (high probability and time saving state) to the total number of launched balls multiplied by a predetermined coefficient 2. ..
It is desirable that the pachinko machine be capable of calculating these plurality of types of gaming performance. Then, the pachinko machine may be provided with a changeover switch or the like in the main control device to select the game performance calculated according to the operation of the changeover switch. There may be a plurality of types of game performance to be selected. In addition, a plurality of types of game performance calculations are executed (simultaneously), a display changeover switch or the like is provided in the performance display device, and the required game performance calculation result is displayed according to the operation of the display changeover switch. You may do so. Further, in FIG. 29, the “normal number of balls paid out” indicates the “normal number of balls paid out”, and the “total number of launched balls in the normal state” indicates the “normal total number of launched balls”.

The above is a description of the basic control processing, performance display function, and the like related to the normal game (normal game executable state) in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.
Next, as other functions included in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various functions related to so-called settings such as change, confirmation, display, etc., and transition function to "setting confirmation" state, "setting change" state, etc. , 30 to 34 will be described.

The initial setting process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The initial setting process is one module executed in S65 of the above-mentioned start-up process (see FIG. 13), and as described above, the state before the power failure (especially at the time of the power failure is the "game stop"state" or This is a process for setting which state to transition to from the input value (the state of the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW46) at the time of turning on the power (when the setting is changed).

When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S500, it is determined whether or not the RWM is abnormal at the time of turning on the power this time, and if it is affirmative (S500: yes), the process is performed in S575 (see FIG. 31). If a negative determination is made (S500: no), the process is shifted to S515.
In this step, when it is determined in S55 of the above-mentioned activation process (see FIG. 13) that it is an “RWM abnormality”, the determination is made with reference to the general-purpose register that sets the result. That is, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not "RWM abnormality" is determined in any of the steps S35, S40, or S45.

The main control device 40 is set after referring to a general-purpose register for setting the result when it is determined in S55 of the start-up process (see FIG. 13) that the result is "RWM abnormality" in this step. Reset the result. That is, the result set in the general-purpose register in S55 is maintained only until S500 of the initial setting process in the same interrupt is executed, and in other cases, it is not always in the reset state (“RWM abnormality”). It is in a state indicating that). Therefore, if S55 is not executed, a negative determination is made in the determination process of S500.

In S515, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the state before the power failure was the "setting change" state, and if it is an affirmative determination (S515: yes), shifts the process to S535 and makes a negative determination. If (S515: no), the process shifts to S520.
In this step, the determination is made with reference to the general-purpose register that sets the value of the setting state flag in S47 of the above-mentioned activation process (see FIG. 13). Since the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored and maintained without being erased even if the RWM is initialized by the RWM clearing process of S60 in the startup process, the data stored in the general-purpose register can be stored. By determining, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before the power failure is 2. If it is affirmative, since 2 has already been set in the setting state flag, the process directly proceeds to S535 without going through S530.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the transition condition (5) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).
With this configuration, if a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state, that is, if a power failure occurs before the "setting change" state is terminated by turning off the setting key SW47, the power supply is supplied. Whenever is input, the state transitions to the "setting change" state again. As a result, regardless of the state (ON / OFF) of the RWM clear SW46 when the power is turned on, by forcibly transitioning to the "setting change" state, a "normal game" such as a "RWM clear" state or a "backup recovery" state Prevents the transition to the "capable state (normal game executable state)".

The main control device 40 refers to the general-purpose register for setting the flag value of the setting state flag in S47 of the activation process (see FIG. 13) in this step, and then resets the set flag value. That is, the flag value set in the general-purpose register in S47 is maintained only until S515 of the initial setting process in the same interrupt is executed, and in other cases, it is always in the reset state (any flag value is set). It is in a state where it has not been done). However, unless it is determined as "RWM abnormality" in any of S35, S40, or S45 of the start-up process (see FIG. 13), any of 0 to 3 setting status flags is always set. Even in the reset state, in such a case, the result of "RWM abnormality" is set in S55, the positive judgment is made in S500, and the process does not shift to S515, which is a control problem. Does not occur.

However, if the state of the RWM clear SW46 at the time of turning on the power is ON and an affirmative judgment is made in the processing of S515 (when it is judged that the state before the power failure is the "setting change" state), the setting state flag It may be possible to shift to S535 through the process of setting 2.

The main control device 40 determines in S520 whether or not the RWM clear SW46 is ON, and if it is an affirmative determination (S520: yes), shifts the process to S525 and if it is a negative determination (S520: no). The process shifts to S540.

In S525, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting key SW47 is ON, and if it is an affirmative determination (S525: yes), shifts the process to S530 and if it is a negative determination (S525: no). The process shifts to S555.
In this step, it is determined whether the transition condition (2) or (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).

The main control device 40 sets the setting status flag to 2 in S530, executes the setting change notification process in the subsequent S535, and ends this process.
The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification to the effect that the state changes to the “setting change” state.

The main control device 40 sets the setting state flag to 0 in S555, executes the RWM clear notification process in the subsequent S560, and ends this process.
The RWM clear notification process sub-integrates a predetermined command in order to execute a notification that the state changes to the "RWM clear" state and that the RWM clear process (S60) of the start process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. This is a process of transmitting to the control device 42.

In S540, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting key SW47 is ON, and if it is an affirmative determination (S540: yes), the process shifts to S545, and if it is a negative determination (S540: no), The process shifts to S565.
In this step, it is determined whether the transition condition (1) or (3) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).

The main control device 40 sets the setting status flag to 1 in S545, executes the setting confirmation notification process in the subsequent S550, and ends this process.
The setting confirmation notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification to the effect that the state changes to the “setting confirmation” state.

The main control device 40 sets the setting state flag to 0 in S565, executes the backup return notification process in the subsequent S570, and ends this process.
In the backup recovery notification process, a predetermined command is given to the sub-integrated control device in order to notify that the state is changed to the "backup recovery" state and that the recovery to the state before the backup power failure has already been completed. This is a process of transmitting to 42.

In this embodiment, "a process for determining whether or not the state before the power failure was the" setting confirmation "state (hereinafter referred to as the process)" may be added between the processes of S515 and S520. .. Here, the process is determined by referring to the general-purpose register that sets the value of the setting state flag in S47 of the above-described startup process (see FIG. 13). Since the data stored in the general-purpose register is stored and maintained without being erased even if the RWM is initialized by the RWM clear processing of S60 in the startup process, the data stored in the general-purpose register can be stored. By determining, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before the power failure is 1.
In this case, if a negative judgment is made in the processing, the process proceeds to the processing of S520 as it is, and if a positive judgment is made in the processing, 1 is already set in the setting state flag, so that the setting status flag is set to S550 directly without going through S545. It will be migrated. However, if the state of the RWM clear SW46 at the time of turning on the power is ON and an affirmative judgment is made in the process (when it is judged that the state before the power failure is the "setting confirmation" state), the S545 setting state flag It may shift to S550 through the process of setting 1.

The main control device 40 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW46 is ON in S575 of FIG. 31, which shifts to the case of affirmative determination (S500: yes) in S500, and if it is affirmative determination (S575: yes). , The process is transferred to S580, and if it is a negative determination (S575: no), the process is transferred to S505.
In this step, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the transition condition (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34).
It should be noted that this step is not only when the RWM abnormality is determined for the first time when the power is turned on this time, but also because the game is stopped due to the RWM abnormality before the power failure and the backup flag is not set at the time of the power failure. , Even if it is continuously determined that the RWM is abnormal even when the power is turned on this time, the power failure is detected in S45 of the start-up process (FIG. 13) and the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14). Signal monitoring process (S105)).

In S580, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting key SW47 is ON, and if it is an affirmative determination (S580: yes), shifts the process to S585 and if it is a negative determination (S580: no). The process shifts to S505.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the transition condition (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 34). If both steps of S575 and S580 are positive, the transition condition (4) is satisfied.

The main control device 40 sets the setting status flag to 2 in S585, executes the setting change notification process in the subsequent S590, and ends this process.
Similar to S535, the setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification to the effect that the state changes to the “setting change” state.

The main control device 40 sets 3 in the setting state flag and shifts the process to S510 in S505, which shifts when a negative determination is made in S575 or S580, that is, when the transition condition (4) is not satisfied.
In this step, if 3 is already set in the setting status flag, this step is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting may be reset.

In S510, the main control device 40 executes the game stop promotion process and ends the process.
The game stop promotion process is a sub-integrated control device that executes a predetermined command in order to notify that the RWM is abnormal, prompt the player to stop the game immediately, and prompt the hall employees to take appropriate measures. This is a process of transmitting to 42.

With such a configuration, the initial setting process of this embodiment is determined to be "RWM abnormality" in any of the steps S35 to S45 in the start-up process (see FIG. 13) before the power failure. After the RWM clear process is performed by shifting to S60 via S55, the setting state flag is set to 3 in S505 of the initial setting process, the game transitions to the "game stop" state, and the game stop promotion process is performed. Will be done. When the power is cut off by, for example, a hall employee due to the promotion, the backup flag and the checksum calculation result are not set at the time of power failure because the setting state flag is 3 as described above. After that, when the power is turned on, even if it is determined that the checksum calculation result is not abnormal, since the backup flag is not set, a negative determination is made in S45, and the result of RWM abnormality in S55 is general purpose. It is set in the register, and in the subsequent initial setting process S500, the result is referred to and a positive judgment is made, and the process proceeds to S575. If the power is turned on this time when both the RWM clear SW46 and the setting key SW47 are not ON, that is, if the transition conditions (4) (see FIG. 34) are not satisfied, the subsequent S575 or S580 is reached. The result is a negative judgment, and the process shifts to S505 again.
As described above, unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on, it is impossible to escape from the "game stop" state (the state of the setting state flag = 3). That is, the loop of the transition conditions (7), (8), and (9) cannot be exited.
Once the loop is entered, even if the transition conditions (1), (2), or (3) are satisfied when the power is turned on, the loop cannot be exited. That is, in the transition conditions (1) and (3), since the RWM clear SW46 is OFF, a negative determination is made in S575 and the process shifts to S505, and in the transition condition (2), the setting key SW47 is OFF. Therefore, in S580, a negative judgment is made and the process proceeds to S505. Therefore, in order to exit the loop, it is necessary to satisfy the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear SW46 and the setting key SW47 are ON) when the power is turned on.

As described above, the initial setting process of this embodiment is configured so that the game cannot be escaped from the "game stop" state (setting state flag = 3 state) unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on. It has the following effects. More specifically, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is shipped from the factory after passing a predetermined inspection before shipping. Even if the game information at the time of the inspection is stored in the RWM, the information is generally volatilized after shipment and before being installed in the hall. The instruction manual provided to the hall along with the delivery of the pachinko machine 1 states that the transition condition (4) is satisfied (RWM clear SW46 and setting key SW47) when the power is turned on for the first time in the installed pachinko machine 1. The procedure of turning on the power and transitioning to the "setting change" state is recommended. However, if the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on without following this procedure, it is determined that "RWM abnormality" is found in any of the steps S35 to S45 in the start-up process (see FIG. 13). The loop of the transition conditions (7), (8), and (9) described above is entered. In order to get out of the loop and put the pachinko machine 1 into an operable state, the employee of the hall turns on the power while satisfying the transition condition (4), and goes through the "setting change" state to "clear RWM". It is necessary to transition to the state. As a result, it is unclear whether the stored information of the RWM is reliably retained when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment, or when the power is turned on again without being turned on for a long time due to a move of the installation location, etc. Even in such a state, the hall employee always changes or confirms the set value in the "setting change" state, and transitions to a state where the game is possible. Therefore, the hall can operate the pachinko machine 1 based on the stage setting value that is surely managed by itself.

Further, in the initial setting process of this embodiment, for example, when a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state (setting state flag is 2) due to such a configuration, a power failure of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) occurs. The backup flag is set in the detection signal monitoring process (S105). After that, when the power is turned on and it is determined in S35 and S40 that it is not "RWM abnormality", the backup flag is set in the following S45, so if it is affirmative, it is set in S47 from before the power failure. Set the flag value of the status flag (2 in this case) in the general-purpose register. Regardless of whether the RWM clear SW46 is in the ON state or OFF state when the power is turned on this time (regardless of whether or not the RWM clear process of S60 is executed), the information set in the general-purpose register is maintained and initially. The process proceeds to the setting process (S65). In S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), a negative judgment was made because the result indicating "RWM abnormality" was not set in the general-purpose register, and in S515, the general-purpose register was in the "setting change" state before the power failure. Since the flag value indicating is set, a positive determination is made, and the setting change notification process (S535) is executed. In this way, if a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state, it is configured to transition to the "setting change" state again without fail unless it is a "RWM error" after the power is turned on. Unless the setting key SW47 is turned from ON to OFF (transition condition (6)) and the state is changed to the "RWM clear" state, the loop of transition conditions (5), (8), and (9) cannot be exited. It has become.

In this way, each time the power is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 initially sets which state to transition to by setting any value in the setting state flag in the initial setting process.
The above is the initial setting process of this embodiment.

The setting state confirmation process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 32. The setting state confirmation process is one module executed in S195 of the above-mentioned interrupt (INT) process.
When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S600, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag is 2, if it is an affirmative determination (S600: yes), the process is shifted to S605, and if it is a negative determination, the process is shifted to S605. (S600: no), the process shifts to S645.
In this process, the interrupt (INT) process S110 and S190 described above shifts only when the setting state flag is 1 or 2. Therefore, in this step, it is determined whether the setting state flag is 2 (“setting change” state) or 1 (“setting confirmation” state).
Although not shown, display data for displaying the current stage setting value on the performance display device 48 by the main control device 40 until the process is shifted to S645 by a negative determination (S600: no). Performs (segment data) setting processing.

The main control device 40 determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting SW has been received in S605, which shifts to the case of the "setting change" state, and if it is affirmative (S605: yes), processes in S610. If it is a negative determination (S605: no), the process is shifted to S630.
In this step, it is determined whether or not a detection signal related to the RWM clear SW46 provided also used as the setting SW has been generated.

The main control device 40 executes the setting change process in S610 and shifts the process to S615. In this step, each time the detection signal of the setting SW is received in S605, the process is changed to a new step setting value and the process is performed to confirm the setting value.
First, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the information related to the current stage setting value is not deleted even if the RWM clear process (S60) of the start process (FIG. 13) is executed. It is stored and stored in an area (stage setting value storage area) unique to the stage setting value in the RWM area.
In this step, when the detection signal related to the setting SW (also used by the RWM clear SW46) is generated in the state where the setting state flag is 2, the current stage setting value stored in the above-mentioned stage setting value storage area is displayed. Performs the process of rewriting to the new step setting value.

That is, for example, when the current status is any of setting 1 to setting 3, the stage setting value in which the jackpot lottery probability is one stage higher is rewritten as a new stage setting value, and the current status is setting 3. Is processed to rewrite the setting 1 having the lowest jackpot lottery probability as a new stage setting value. Therefore, in this embodiment, each time the RWM clear SW46 is pressed, the level is raised by one step up to the setting 3, and when the RWM clear SW46 is pressed, the level is lowered to the setting 1. Not limited to this, conversely, a loop may be used in which the level is lowered step by step up to setting 1 and the level is raised to setting 3 when pressed in setting 1.
Further, in a mode in which the stage setting value can be set to, for example, 6 stages, if the current situation is any of setting 1 to setting 5, the stage setting value in which the jackpot lottery probability is one stage higher is set as the new stage setting value. If the current status is setting 6, the process of rewriting the setting 1 having the lowest jackpot lottery probability as a new stage setting value is performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, each time the RWM clear SW46 is pressed, the level is raised by one step up to the setting 6, and when the RWM clear SW46 is pressed, the level is lowered to the setting 1. Not limited to this, conversely, a loop may be used in which the level is lowered step by step up to setting 1 and the level is raised to setting 6 when pressed in setting 1.
In this step, the main control device 40 updates the display data (segment data) for displaying a new stage setting value on the performance display device 48 each time the RWM clear SW46 is pressed.

The main control device 40 determines in S615 whether or not the stage setting value newly set (saved) in the stage setting value storage area is less than the "stage setting value maximum value", and if it is affirmative (S615). : Yes), the process is transferred to S625, and if it is a negative determination (S615: no), the process is transferred to S620.
In this step, the same process as S40 of the above-mentioned start-up process (FIG. 13) is performed. That is, it monitors whether or not an appropriate step setting value is set.

In S620, the main control device 40 rewrites the step setting value to 0 to execute the process of setting the minimum setting, and shifts the process to S625. In this step, if a negative determination is made in S615, the current step setting value is rewritten and changed to the step setting value having the smallest gain, and a process of confirming this is performed.
In this step, when it is determined in S615 that an unscheduled inappropriate step setting value is set as a result of rewriting the step setting value in the step setting value storage area, the setting 1 having the lowest jackpot probability is set. The process of rewriting to 0, which is the step setting value corresponding to. As a result, for example, even if a fraudster tries to obtain an unreasonable gain and sets some unplanned stage setting value, the setting is rewritten to the setting with the smallest gain in this step, so that fraudulent activity is prevented. it can. Further, since the pachinko machine 1 is rewritten to the scheduled regular stage setting value while preventing fraudulent acts, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into a playable state. That is, even if the pachinko machine 1 suffers from the damage caused by illegally rewriting the set value, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts without lowering the operating rate.
Also in this step, the display data (segment data) for displaying the new stage setting value is updated on the performance display device 48.

The main control device 40 executes the step setting value update command transmission process in S625, and shifts the process to S630.
In this step, in S610 or S620, a process of transmitting a stage setting value update command indicating the content of newly rewriting and updating the stage setting value to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
The sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the command stores the data indicating the updated stage setting value in a predetermined stage setting value buffer, and refers to the stored data to perform so-called "setting notification (suggestion)". ) When performing "effects", etc., it is possible to perform a wide variety of effects according to the stage setting values.

Further, when the stage setting value is newly rewritten, the first jackpot symbol determination table referred to when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot is changed to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the newly rewritten setting. To.

The main control device 40 determines in S630 whether or not a detection signal indicating that the setting key SW47 has been switched from ON to OFF has been received, and if it is affirmative (S630: yes), the process shifts to S632. If the determination is negative (S630: no), this process ends.
In this step, the hall employee or the like determines whether or not the setting change is completed by turning the setting key SW47 from ON to OFF.
In this embodiment, the determination of the new step setting value has already been completed in S610 and S620 described above. In this step, it is a process for simply determining whether or not to end the setting change state based on whether or not the setting key SW47 is turned off. Further, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, a new step setting value changed in S610 and S620 is set to a predetermined step separately provided from the step setting value storage area. Stored in the setting value buffer and maintained in an undetermined state, and based on the fact that the setting key SW47 is turned off in this step, the step setting value is combined with the process of ending the "setting change" state. The process of determining the stage setting value of the stage setting value storage area may be executed with the stage setting value by referring to the new stage setting value stored in the buffer.

When the main control device 40 obtains an affirmative determination in the process of S630 (when the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF and the setting change state ends), the main control device 40 shifts to the process of S632. In this process of S632, 1 is set in the change time maintenance flag. Here, the change time maintenance flag is a flag indicating that the "display of the setting value" is maintained after the "setting change" state ends, and the "setting value" is set while the flag is set to 1. "Display" is maintained.

When the change display maintenance flag is set to 1 in this way, the process proceeds to S633, and the count value corresponding to the maintenance period (for example, 3s) is set in the change display maintenance counter. Here, the change display maintenance counter is a period (maintenance) for maintaining the display of the "new stage setting value" changed by the processing of the current stage setting value, for example, S610 or S620. It is a counter for measuring the period), and is subtracted in the process of S720 of the LED output process (FIG. 33) described later. In the process of S633, if the execution cycle of the LED output process (FIG. 33) is 4 ms, "750" is set as the count value.

Following the process of S633, the process proceeds to the process of S635. In the process of S635, the setting state flag is replaced with 0 to set, and in S640, the RWM clear notification process is executed, and this process is terminated.
In these two steps, the same processing as in S555 and S560 of the above-mentioned initial setting processing (FIG. 30) is performed. The RWM clear notification process sub-integrates a predetermined command in order to execute a notification that the state changes to the "RWM clear" state and that the RWM clear process (S60) in the start process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. This is a process of transmitting to the control device 42.

Whether or not the main control device 40 has received a detection signal indicating that the setting key SW47 has been switched from ON to OFF in S645, which shifts to the case of a negative determination in S600, that is, in the "setting confirmation" state. If the determination is affirmative (S645: yes), the process is shifted to S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: no), the present process is terminated.
In this step, the hall employee or the like turns the setting key SW47 from ON to OFF to determine whether or not the setting confirmation is completed.

In S650, the setting status flag is replaced with 0 to set, and in S655, the backup return notification process is executed, and this process is terminated.
In these two steps, the same processing as S565 and S570 of the above-mentioned initial setting processing (FIG. 30) is performed. The backup return notification process is predetermined in order to notify that the state is changed to the "backup return" state and that the return to the state before the backup power failure in the start process (FIG. 13) has already been completed. Is a process of transmitting the command of to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As described above, the setting status confirmation process is a process to be executed when the setting status flag is 1 or 2, that is, when the setting status flag is in the "setting confirmation" state or the "setting change" state. When the setting state confirmation process is executed, that is, when the setting state flag is set to 1 or 2, the main control device 40 is currently displayed on the performance display device 48 by the LED output process (FIG. 33) described later. Display the stage setting value.
Here, an example of a display mode of the step setting value using the performance display device 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (c) described above. The performance display device 48 is configured as a 4-digit display device in which each digit is a 7-segment display device. As the original performance display function, the identification display unit (upper two digits) indicates the type of performance, and the performance display unit (lower two digits) indicates the calculation result (performance). When the stage setting value is displayed on the performance display device 48, "---" is always displayed in the upper two digits regardless of the type of the stage setting value. Further, the lower two digits are displayed as "-6" when the step setting value is, for example, "setting 6". Similarly, in the case of "setting 5" to "setting 1" which are other step setting values, "-5" to "-1" are displayed.
Even if the same stage setting value is displayed depending on the "setting confirmation" state or the "setting change" state, it is possible to recognize which state the current state is by using different display modes. That is, in the "setting confirmation" state, for example, "--- 6" is set to the lighting state (for example, the red lighting state), and in the "setting change" state, "--- 6" is blinking (for example,). (Blinking red state). This makes it easy to identify both states depending on whether they are lit or blinking. In addition, it is easy to confirm the setting by setting the lighting state in the "setting confirmation" state.

The display mode ends based on the setting key SW47 switching from ON to OFF in any state. That is, when the setting status flag is changed from 1 to 0, the operation ends immediately, and when the setting status flag is changed from 2 to 0, the predetermined display maintenance period elapses or the display maintenance is terminated. It ends at that point.

In the present embodiment, the process of updating or setting the display data (segment data) to be executed in S610 and S620 until the negative determination (S600: no) is obtained in S600 and the process is transferred to S645 is performed. , This is the same process as the segment data setting process (S175) in the interrupt (INT) process.
The above is the setting state confirmation process of this embodiment.

The LED output process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 33. The LED output process is one module executed in S180 of the above-mentioned interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14).
When the main control device 40 starts this process, first, in S700, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag is 1 or 2, and if it is an affirmative determination (S700: yes), the process is shifted to S705, and a negative determination is made. If there is (S700: no), the process of S710 is shifted.
In the process of S700, it is determined whether or not the current state is either the "setting change" state or the "setting confirmation" state.

The main control device 40 shifts to the case where the current state is neither the "setting change" state nor the "setting confirmation" state. In S710, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the value of the change display maintenance flag is 1. Then, when a negative determination is made (S710: no), the process proceeds to S745 as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S745 through the processes after S715.

In the process of S715, which shifts to the case where an affirmative judgment is made in the process of S710, the change result (“new step setting value” changed in the process of S610 or S620” is displayed on the performance display device (so-called performance display monitor) 48. ) Is displayed in a display mode different from that in the "setting change" state. Here, a specific example of the "different display mode" shown in the process of S715 will be illustrated below. For example, (1) When the set value is "blinking" during the "setting change" state, the set value is "lit and displayed" during the "display maintenance period" (change display maintenance flag = 1). (1 mode), (2) A mode in which the display color is different between the "setting change" state and the "display maintenance period" (for example, one is displayed in red and the other is displayed in blue, hereinafter referred to as the second mode), ( 3) An embodiment having the first aspect and the second aspect at the same time can be exemplified.

In this way, the display mode of the set value is different between the "setting change" state and the "display maintenance period", and it is conspicuous that the step setting value can be changed in the "setting change" state. By displaying (for example, blinking in red), attention can be drawn and the work of changing the setting can be surely performed. Moreover, since the lights are lit in different display modes (for example, blue) during the display maintenance period, the fixed set value can be reliably shown to the worker (hall employee). Moreover, by turning on the light during the "display maintenance period", it is possible to facilitate quick confirmation and end the display of the set value to be kept secret as soon as possible.
In addition, the display mode of the set value is made different depending on whether it is in the "setting confirmation" state, the "setting change" state, or the "display maintenance period". It is even more desirable to make it easier to grasp at a glance. For example, when the set value is lit in red in the "setting confirmation" state and the set value is blinked in red in the "setting change" state, the set value is lit in blue during the "display maintenance period" or displayed. When the display blinks in blue, it becomes easy to grasp at a glance which case it is. In this case, it is useful for pachinko hall employees to manage (maintain, etc.) a large number of pachinko machines 50.

The main control device 40 executes the process of S720 following the process of S715. The process of S720 is a process of subtracting the change display maintenance counter. That is, in the process of S720, the value of the change display maintenance counter is decremented by "1" every execution cycle of the LED output process (for example, every 4 ms).
Following the processing of S720, the process shifts to the processing of S725, and it is determined whether or not the count value of the change display maintenance counter has reached "0", that is, whether or not the "display maintenance period" has expired, and an affirmative judgment is made. In that case (S725: yes), after performing the process of resetting the change display maintenance counter (S735) and the process of setting the value of the change display maintenance flag to "0" (S740), the process proceeds to S745. ..

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S725 (S725: no), it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch is ON (S730). Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S730 (S730: no), the process proceeds to the process of S750. That is, when the "display maintenance period" has not ended and the RWM clear SW is turned on (that is, when the operating means is not operated), the process proceeds to S750 as it is.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S730 (S730: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S735, the process of S740, and then the process of S750.

As described above, in this embodiment, in S740 of the LED output process, as an opportunity to set the change display maintenance flag to 0, in addition to the affirmative judgment of S725 (expiration of the maintenance period), the affirmative judgment of S730 (ON of RWM clear SW, That is, there is an operation of the operating means). That is, if the count value of the change display maintenance counter becomes 0 or the RWM clear SW is turned on, whichever occurs first, the change display maintenance flag is cleared to 0.

As described above, when a negative determination is made in the process of S710 or the process of S740 is executed, the process shifts to the process of S745. Then, in the process of S745, the performance display device (performance display monitor) 48 executes the performance display process for displaying the performance of the pachinko machine 1, and shifts the process to S750.

The main control device 40 shifts to the case where the current state is either the "setting change" state or the "setting confirmation" state. In S705, the performance display device (performance display monitor) 48 causes the pachinko machine 1 to shift to the main control device 40. The process for displaying the current stage setting value is executed, and the process is transferred to S750.

In S750, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure display device 27A, a second special figure display device 27B, a first special figure hold number display device 271, a second special figure hold number display device 272, and a normal figure display device 28. And, the process for emitting light of various LEDs and the like of the normal figure reservation number display device 281 and the like is executed, and this process is terminated.

As described above, the LED output process of this embodiment has a configuration in which different processes can be executed according to the value of the current setting state flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be simply configured as a process of performing light emission display based on the set segment data. In that case, it is preferable that the segment data indicates which LED common is to be emitted in what display mode. As a result, the performance display device 48 and various LEDs can display light emission regardless of the value of the current setting state flag.
The above is the LED output processing of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the control processing of FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 32 described above enables a peculiar state transition. The state transitions and transition conditions of this embodiment will be systematically described with reference to FIG. 34.
First, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpots with different lottery probabilities, specifically, six types of stage setting values (so-called settings) from setting 1 to setting 6. In addition, it has a "setting change" state in which the step setting value can be changed and a "setting confirmation" state in which the step setting value can be confirmed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 34A, the pachinko machine 1 has at least a "game stop" state, a "RWM clear" state, and a "backup" state in addition to the above-mentioned "setting change" state and "setting confirmation" state. It is configured to be able to transition to the "return" state.

An outline of each of these various states will be described individually.
The "setting change" state is a state in which, for example, a hall employee can change the current stage setting value to another stage setting value with respect to the stage setting value.
The "setting confirmation" state is also a state in which the hall employee can visually confirm which stage setting value the current stage setting value is set with respect to the stage setting value.
The "game stop" state is a state in which when the RWM is determined to be abnormal when the power is turned on, it is possible to urge the player to stop the game and, for example, notify the hall employee to take appropriate measures. is there.
The "RWM clear" state is a "normal game enable state (normal game executeable state)" by notifying that the RWM clear process for erasing the information stored in the RWM is performed when the power is turned on.
The "backup recovery" state notifies that the process of returning to the state of the game machine that was backed up before the power failure was performed when the power was turned on, and "normal game is possible state (normal game execution state)". Is.
The "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state are the same states as those provided by the conventional gaming machine, and constitute a "normal gaming possible state".

The transitions between the various states have a certain regularity, as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b). That is, when a specific transition condition is satisfied from a certain state, the transition is possible only in a predetermined state. Hereinafter, each transition will be described with specific reference to the control processes of FIGS. 13, 14, and 30 to 32 described above.

First, in the transition condition (4), "in a state where both the RWM (RAM) clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON", the power is turned on (from the OFF of the power switch (SW) 86 shown in FIGS. 3 and 7". When switching to ON) is performed, the state transitions to the "setting change" state.
The transition is determined to be affirmative in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and after the process of S60, S530 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) is executed, or S585 of the same initial setting process (FIG. 31) is executed. It is feasible by doing.
S530 is a transition process to the "setting change" state when both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON, that is, when the power is turned on this time and the RWM is not abnormal, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.
In S585, if there was an RWM abnormality when the power was turned on this time (specifically, since the game was in the "game stopped" state before the power failure, the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum were not set, and this time. This is a process of transitioning to the "setting change" state when both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON), and the transition condition (7) described later. ), (8) and (9) are the only processes to break out of the loop.

In addition, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (5), "a state that is not an RWM abnormality and the state before the power failure is the" setting change "state", the state transitions to the "setting change" state. ..
In the transition, a power failure occurs during the execution of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32) after processing S625 and before a positive determination is made in S630, that is, before the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF. , The power is turned on and it is determined in S35, S40, and S45 of the start-up process (FIG. 13) that there is no RWM abnormality. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the initial setting process of S65, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds directly to the initial setting process of S65. In the initial setting process, the value referred to in the determination in S500 is the value of the general-purpose register set in S55 of the start-up process (FIG. 13), and the value referred to in the determination in S515 is. , The value of the general-purpose register set in S47 of the start-up process (FIG. 13), and all of them are values maintained in the register that is not erased even if the RWM clear process is executed. By referring to these values, S500 becomes a negative judgment and S515 becomes a positive judgment, and since 2 is already set in the setting state flag, the setting change notification process of S535 is executed without going through S530. It has become feasible. By setting the value referred to in S515 in a general-purpose register that is not affected by the RWM clear processing, the power switch 86 is turned on while the RWM clear switch 46 is ON when the power is turned on, and an affirmative judgment is made in S50. Therefore, even if the RWM clear process of S60 is executed, the value of the setting state flag (2 in this case) is maintained until it is referred to in S515 of the initial setting process. As a result, when a power failure occurs in the "setting change" state and the power is turned on again, if there is no abnormality in the RWM, the state is always changed to the "setting change" state. Therefore, if the setting is not completed in the "setting change" state, even if the power is turned on again, the "normal game is possible state (normal game execution state)", that is, the "RWM clear" state or This is a process that makes it impossible to transition to the "return to backup" state. That is, it is a control process that makes the "normal game" unexecutable in the state where the "setting change" state is not completed.

Further, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (3) "a state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW47 is ON", the state transitions to the "setting confirmation" state.
The transition is negatively determined in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S545 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30).

Further, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (7), "a state in which it is determined that the RWM is abnormal and at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 is not ON", " Transition to the "game stopped" state. Specifically, the state in which "at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 is not ON" means that "both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are not ON". In short, it is a state in which the transition condition (4) (both of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON) is not satisfied.
The transition is determined to be an RWM abnormality at any step of S35, S40, or S45 of the activation process (FIG. 13), the processes of S55 and S60 are performed, and S505 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) is executed. , Makes it feasible. Alternatively, after the execution of S505, the power is cut off (the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set because the game is stopped), and then the power is turned on without satisfying the transition condition (4). In this case, a negative determination is made in S45 of the start-up process (FIG. 13), a negative determination is made in S575 or S580 of the initial setting process (FIG. 31), and S505 is executed again.

As described above, the "setting change" state, the "setting confirmation" state, and the "game stop" state are states in which the transition is possible only when the power is turned on and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. These three types of states cannot transition from states other than the power-on state.

In this embodiment, in addition to these three types of states, when the power is turned on, the state transitions to the “RWM clear” state and the “backup recovery” state.
That is, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (2), "the state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is ON and the setting key SW47 is OFF", the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
The transition is determined affirmatively in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S555 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30) after the process of S60. S555 is a transition process to the "RWM clear" state when the RWM clear switch 46 is ON and the setting key SW47 is OFF, that is, when there is no RWM abnormality at the time of turning on the power this time, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.

Further, when the power is turned on in the transition condition (1) "a state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW47 is OFF", the state transitions to the "backup recovery" state.
The transition is negatively determined in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 13), and can be realized by executing S565 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30). S565 is a transition process to the "backup return" state when the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW47 is OFF, that is, when there is no particular abnormality when the power is turned on this time.

In this embodiment, only the "RWM clear" state is transitioned from the "setting change" state, and only the "backup recovery" state is transitioned from the "setting confirmation" state.
That is, in the "setting change" state, the transition condition (6) transitions to the "RWM clear" state when "when the setting key SW47 changes from ON to OFF state". That is, when the "setting change" state is terminated by turning off the setting key SW47, the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
The transition can be realized by executing S635 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32) when both S110 and S190 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) are negatively determined.

Further, in the "setting confirmation" state, when the transition condition (6) "when the setting key SW47 changes from the ON state to the OFF state", the state transitions to the "backup recovery" state. That is, when the setting confirmation is completed by turning off the setting key SW47, the state transitions to the "backup recovery" state.
The transition can be realized by executing S650 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32) when both S110 and S190 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14) are negatively determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, the transition to the "RWM clear" state is limited to the case where the transition condition (2) or (4) is satisfied at the time of turning on the power. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is ON, the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
In the case of affirmative judgment in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), the transition directly transitions to the "RWM clear" state by executing S555, or S520 of the same initial setting process (FIG. 30). In the case of an affirmative judgment in, the "setting change" state is once executed by executing S530, and then the S635 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32) is executed to indirectly enter the "RWM clear" state. It is feasible by either transitioning.

Further, the transition to the "backup recovery" state is limited to the case where the transition condition (1) or (3) is satisfied at the time of turning on the power. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF, the state transitions to the “backup recovery” state.
In the case of a negative determination in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 30), the transition directly transitions to the "backup recovery" state by executing S565, or S520 of the same initial setting process (FIG. 30). In the case of a negative judgment in, the "setting confirmation" state is once executed by executing S545, and then the S650 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 32) is executed to indirectly enter the "backup recovery" state. It is feasible by either transitioning.

In this embodiment, the state in which the transition from the "game stopped" state can be made is limited to the power off (electric power off) state.
That is, in the "game stop" state, when the game is stopped by the player and the hall employee or the like changes the transition condition (8) to "the power switch 86 changes from ON to OFF", the power is turned off. Transition to.
Further, even in the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, when the transition condition (8) "changes from the power switch 86 to the OFF state", the power is turned off. In any state, when the power switch 86 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring process of S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14), the above-mentioned power failure processing is performed based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. Execute.
Further, even in the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state, when the transition condition (8) "when the power switch 86 changes from the ON state to the OFF state", the power is turned off. .. The state before turning off the setting key SW47 (ending the setting change state) during the "setting change" state, and the state before turning off the setting key SW47 (ending the setting confirmation state) during the "setting confirmation" state. In any of the above states, when the power switch 86 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring process of S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 14), the above-mentioned power failure processing based on the detection of the power failure detection signal To execute.
Then, during the power off state, when the transition condition (9) "changes from the power switch 86 to the ON state", the power is turned on.

However, within the transition condition (8), only when a power failure occurs during the "game stop" state, the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set and the power is turned on as described above. Then, it is configured to be determined again as an RWM abnormality. Therefore, in this embodiment, once the power is turned off through the transition conditions (7) to (8), even if the power is turned on according to the transition condition (9), the above transition condition (4) It is configured that it is impossible to exit the loop of the transition conditions (7), (8) and (9) and transition to another state unless the state is satisfied and the state is changed to the “setting change” state. Therefore, again, the state in which the transition is possible from the loop is limited to the "setting change" state as the state in which the transition is possible by satisfying the transition condition (4) when the power is turned on.
As described above, the transition that becomes the loop is determined to be an RWM abnormality at any step of S35, S40, or S45 of the activation process (FIG. 13), the processes of S55 and S60 are performed, and the initial setting process (FIG. 13). After the setting status flag is set to 3 by executing S505 of 30), if the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, a negative judgment is made in S45 of the start-up process (FIG. 13), and the transition condition (4) ) Is not satisfied, S575 or S580 is negatively determined in the initial setting process (FIG. 31), so that S505 is executed again and the above loop is realized.
On the other hand, when the power is turned on again from the power failure, if the transition condition (4) is satisfied, a negative determination is made in S45 of the start-up process (FIG. 13), and after executing S55 and S60, the initial stage is reached. Move to the setting process. Then, in the initial setting process (FIG. 31), S575 and S580 are positively determined, and S585 is executed, so that the loop can be exited.
The above is the configuration related to the state transition and transition conditions of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment.
In addition, in FIG. 34 (a), "a state in which a normal game is possible (a state in which a normal game can be executed)" is described as "a state in which a normal game can be executed".

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the setting change mode (“setting change” state”), after the change processing is completed, for a predetermined period (3 seconds) from the end of the setting change mode. , The display of the current setting value is maintained. Therefore, the pachinko hall clerk or the like can confirm the change result with a margin. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to confirm the change made immediately before by the pachinko hall clerk or the like, complicated work (temporarily turning off the power, restarting the machine, and shifting to the change confirmation mode is performed. There is no need to perform complicated work).

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the setting confirmation mode (“setting change” state” for confirming the setting is completed, the display of the current setting value is immediately terminated, so that it is kept as secret as possible. The desired setting value can be displayed for the shortest required time.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the performance display device 48 is also used as the device for displaying the set value, and no unique device is provided, so that the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. In particular, since the game performance is preferably information to be kept secret from the player as well as the set value, it is preferable to display this information on the performance display device 48 arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. is there.

Further, since the performance display device 48 changes the display mode of the set value before and after the end of the setting change mode, it is currently in the setting change mode or during a predetermined period after the end of the setting change mode (display maintenance period). ), The pachinko hall clerk can visually recognize it.
Moreover, when the clerk of the pachinko hall turns on the RWM clear switch (operation means arranged so that the player in the game cannot operate) arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, even during a predetermined period (display maintenance period). Even so, the display of the set value ends without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period. For example, if the confirmation after changing the set value is completed, there is a risk that the hall employee will arbitrarily end the display and the information of the set value will be leaked instead of continuing to display the set value more than necessary. Can be avoided.

Further, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the setting information (setting value) is displayed at a position (the back side of the pachinko machine 1) invisible to the player during the game is illustrated. For example, the setting information (setting value) is displayed in the game. By making the display difficult for a person to identify, the display may be displayed at a position (for example, the effect symbol display device 21) that can be visually recognized by the player during the game. For example, if any of the set values is displayed in a display that is difficult to specify at first glance (“two-dimensional code”, “mosaic pattern consisting of a combination of many colors (10 or more colors)”), the player during the game can see it. The set value information may be displayed at various positions.

In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 46 is provided with a function as an "operating means for changing the set value", but other operating means (switches) may be made to function as the "operating means for changing the set value" or may be dedicated. The "operation means for changing the set value" may be provided. For example, when an error elimination switch, a game start switch, or the like is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the error elimination switch or the game start switch may function as an "operation means for changing a set value".

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an example of an effect performed by the effect symbol display device 21 in the pachinko machine 1 will be shown.
FIG. 35A shows an example of an effect executed during a normal game (when the limit counter and the limiter are not operated). Here, the effect symbol 21a and the character 21b are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Further, the effect symbol 21a is composed of three digits, and is variablely displayed in conjunction with the variable display of the special figure 1 or 2, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol 21a is also confirmed and displayed. Note that FIG. 35A shows that the effect symbol 21a is changing.
In addition, a predetermined character 21b is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the display effect is excited. Specifically, the bear Tatsuyoshi is displayed as the character 21b.

FIG. 35B shows an example of the effect executed at the time of probability change (when the limit counter is operated and the limiter is not operated). Here, also on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21, in addition to the effect symbol 21a and the character 21b, "probability change information 21c including a display indicating that the probability change mode is in progress and a count display" is displayed.
In this case, the character (Tatsuyoshi bear) 21b is displayed as a "smiling character". The count display "2/5 times" that constitutes a part of the probability change information 21c indicates that the probability change mode continues twice in succession and that the probability change mode continues only up to 5 times. That is, the limit counter starts operating, and although the limit number of times is "5 times", it indicates that the count value is currently 2.

FIG. 35C shows an example of the effect executed when the limiter is activated. Here, the effect symbol 21a, the character 21b, and the probability variation information 21c are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21.
In this state, the probability change information 21c notifies that the limiter has been activated and that only a normal jackpot occurs. In this case, the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) 21b is displayed as a "regrettable character".

In this way, when the "limiter is not operating" shown in FIG. 35 (b), a flashy effect is performed as an effect during the probability change, but when the "limiter is operating" shown in FIG. 35 (c), a flashy effect is performed. It is suggested that a relatively simple effect is performed and the probability variation mode is terminated.

According to the first embodiment, in the pachinko machine 1 provided with the function of changing the setting of the jackpot determination probability and the probability change function, the current setting (until the affirmative determination is made by the process of S441 in FIG. It creates an opportunity to predict the set value). Specifically, when the limiter is not operating, each time the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first jackpot symbol determination table according to the setting at that time is referred to. For this reason, there is a possibility that a jackpot symbol peculiar to the setting (in this embodiment, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2" and "special figure 2_4R normal variation symbol 2" are exemplified) may be confirmed and displayed, or the setting may be changed. It is possible to change the probability of being determined as a peculiar jackpot symbol (in this embodiment (“special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 2”, “special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2”).

Therefore, the player proceeds with the game with a sense of expectation and tension regarding when the probability change state starts before the limit counter starts counting. Then, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting (set value) in the period from when the limit counter starts counting to when the limiter is activated, which is controlled to the probabilistic state.
In other words, every time a big hit occurs in the probabilistic state, there is a possibility of encountering an opportunity to predict the current setting (set value). It can enhance the interest.
In addition, the player who can predict the setting in the limit period controlled to the probability change state (the period until the value of the limit counter reaches 5) is disappointed because the probability change state ends with the operation of the limiter, but the setting is set. By being able to guess, the following benefits can be obtained. For example, for a player who can presume that the current setting is an advantageous setting, the motivation for continuing the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved. In addition, for the player who can presume that the current setting is a disadvantageous setting, it is possible to abandon the continuation of the game on the pachinko machine 1 and prevent the so-called "engagement of the game", so that the game is sound. You can keep your sex.
In addition, when the limiter is operating, when determining the jackpot symbol, it is sufficient to refer to the common (same) second jackpot symbol determination table provided regardless of the setting (set value). It is also possible to simplify the control program of the gaming machine.

Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment, the peculiar jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the setting is a jackpot symbol that does not affect the performance (does not affect the game result) depending on whether or not the confirmation is displayed. However, as in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 36, the ratio of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed according to the setting is changed, and based on this change, the performance of the pachinko machine 1 is affected (affects the game result). May be given) and the settings may be predictable. Modification 1 is the same as that of Example 1 except that FIG. 36 is used instead of FIG.

Next, the first jackpot symbol determination table of the first modification will be described.
In the first modification, in the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" or "special figure 1_4R normal symbol" using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the first start winning. 1 ”is determined.

Then, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" "1_4R normal symbol 1" is determined at a ratio of 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 2, "special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", and "special diagram 1-4R normal symbol 1" are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 1, "special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 1_8R probability variation symbol 1", and "special diagram 1-4R normal symbol 1" are 30% and 50%, respectively. , 20%.

In the first modification, in the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" or "special figure 2_4R normal symbol" by using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the second start prize. 1 ”is determined.

Then, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" "2_4R normal symbol 1" is determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 2, "special diagram 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", and "special diagram 2_4R normal symbol 1" are 50% and 30%, respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special diagram 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", and "special diagram 2_4R normal symbol 1" are 40% and 40%, respectively. , 20%.

That is, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is determined (selected) in the modified example 1, the determination rate of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed is changed according to the setting. That is, "big hit symbols that can expect a large amount of prize balls (" special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 "," special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1 ")" and "big hit symbols that cannot expect a large amount of prize balls (" special figure 1_4R probability variation "). The probability that "symbol 1" and "special figure 2_4R probability variation symbol 1") "will be determined differs depending on the setting. As described above, according to the first modification, the amount of prize balls associated with the jackpot game may change due to the change in the setting. Therefore, the performance of the pachinko machine 1 is different due to factors other than the jackpot determination probability. be able to.
Therefore, according to the first modification, the current setting can be predicted through the fluctuation of the prize ball amount.

In addition, the configuration shown in the modified example 1 (the configuration in which the selection rate of the jackpot symbol differs depending on the setting) is provided with the configuration shown in the first embodiment (the jackpot symbol selected from the setting and the jackpot symbol not selected from the setting). ) May be used in combination.

That is, in the first jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, "special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. 2 ”,“ Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1 ”, and“ Special figure 1_4R Normal symbol 1 ”are stored in data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols. Further, in the first jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. 2 ”,“ Special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1 ”, and“ Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1 ”are stored in data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols. Then, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined or the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is determined, the 10R probabilistic symbol ("special figure 1_10R probabilistic symbol 1", "special figure 1_10R probabilistic symbol 2", "special figure The probability that "2_10R probabilistic symbol 1" and "special figure 2_10R probabilistic symbol 2") may be selected may differ depending on the setting.

Next, a second modification of Example 1 (hereinafter referred to as modification 2) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37, 38 (a), 39, and 12 (b).
In the second modification, the setting can be predicted by the "big hit symbol" and the "missing symbol" that are confirmed and displayed. Note that the second modification is the same as that of the first embodiment except that FIGS. 37, 38 (a), 39, and 12 (b) are added.
In the modified example 2, "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1B", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol" are used as the "missing symbol" of the special figure 1. It is provided with four types of "outlier symbols" of "symbol 3". Then, any of the "missing symbols" of the special figure 1 is displayed by turning on one LED in the first special figure display device 27A, but depending on the type of the "missing symbol", the first special figure display device 27A Since the LEDs to be lit are different in the above, it is possible to identify the type of "out of place".

Further, in the modified example 2, as the "missing symbol" of the special figure 2, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 3A", and "special figure 2_ missing symbol 3A" are used. It is provided with four types of "outlier symbols" of "2_outlier symbols 3B". Then, any of the "missing symbols" of the special figure 2 is displayed by turning on one LED in the second special figure display device 27B, but depending on the type of the "missing symbol", the second special figure display device 27B Since the LEDs to be lit are different in the above, it is possible to identify the type of "out of place".

Next, the outlier symbol determination process of the modified example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 38 (a).
That is, in the second modification, the process of performing the “outlier symbol determination” (outlier symbol determination process) in S317 of FIG. 18 is executed based on FIG. 38 (a).
In this "outlier symbol determination process", first, it is determined whether or not the limit arrival flag is set (S317a). Then, when the limit arrival flag is released (S317a: no), the "missing symbol" is determined by referring to the "first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) at that time. Then (S317d), the "missing symbol determination process" is completed.

In the processing of S317d, when determining the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 1, if the step setting value is "setting 3", the "special figure 1 / first outlier symbol" corresponding to the "setting 3" is determined. Refer to the "decision table", and in the case of "setting 2", refer to the "special figure 1 / first outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2". Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 1 / first outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.
Further, in the case of determining the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 2, if the step setting value is "setting 3", the "special figure 2 / first outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 3" In the case of "setting 2", the "special figure 2 / missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2" is referred to. Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 2 / first outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.

When the limit arrival flag is set (S317a: yes), the "missing symbol" is referred to by referring to the common "second missing symbol determination table" unrelated to the setting at that time (settings 1 to 3). (317b), and the "missing symbol determination process" is completed.
Here, the "second outlier symbol determination table" referred to by 317b will be described. Regardless of the current stage setting value, when determining the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 1, the common "special figure 1 and 2 outlier symbol determination table" is referred to. Further, regardless of the current stage setting value, when determining the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 2, the common "special figure 2 and second outlier symbol determination table" is referred to.

Next, the "first missing symbol determination table" will be described with reference to FIG. 39, and the "second missing symbol determination table" will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (b).
In the second modification, the result of the hit / fail judgment is “missing”, and when determining the “missing symbol” to be confirmed and displayed, regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operating, the “third” in FIG. 39 Refer to "1 Out-of-design symbol determination table".
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is "missing" and the "missing symbol" to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the "second missing symbol determination table" of FIG. 12B is referred to when the limiter is operated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39, another (dedicated) "first outlier symbol determination table" referred to according to the setting at that time is provided as the "first outlier symbol determination table". Specifically, the "first missing symbol determination table (first missing symbol determination table corresponding to setting 3)" referred to when the stage setting value is "setting 3" and the "first missing symbol determination table corresponding to setting 3" are referred to. "First out-of-order symbol determination table (first out-of-order symbol determination table corresponding to setting 2)" and "first out-of-order symbol determination table (first out-of-order symbol determination table corresponding to setting 1)" referred to in setting 1. And have.
Further, the "first missing symbol determination table" and the "second missing symbol determination table" are referred to when the first hit / fail judgment is performed, the "missing symbol determination table (hereinafter, the missing symbol determination table for special figure 1)". ] And the "missing symbol determination table (hereinafter, the missing symbol determination table for special figure 2)" to be referred to when the second hit / fail determination is performed are provided separately.
In the following description, the "first missing symbol determination table" for special drawing 1 is referred to as "special drawing 1 / first missing symbol determination table", and the "second missing symbol determination table" for special drawing 1 is referred to as "special drawing 1". -The "second missing symbol determination table", the "first missing symbol determination table" for special drawing 2, the "special drawing 2 / first missing symbol determination table", and the "second missing symbol determination table" for special drawing 2 It is referred to as "special figure 2 and 2 outlier symbol determination table".

In the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special drawing 1_missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing symbol 2" are used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. , And "Special Figure 1_Out of Mark 3", the data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 40%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 3", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special drawing 1_missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. Data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols, "design 1B", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 3", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1B", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 2" and "Special figure 1_Random number 3", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special drawing 1_ missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. Data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols, "design 1B", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 3", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1B", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 2" and "Special figure 1_Random number 3", respectively.

With reference to the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 or the setting 2, the "special figure 1/1 missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 is referred to as the "outlier symbol" of the special figure 1. There is a possibility that a unique "outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)" that is not determined when "" is referred to is determined. In addition, there are cases where the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 is referred to and the case where the "special drawing 1 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2 is referred to. The determination rate of the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is different.

Therefore, if the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it is presumed that the step setting value is not setting 3. Further, if the frequency of confirming and displaying the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_out of place symbol 1B)" is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the step setting value is setting 2. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be set 3 unless the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is confirmed and displayed before the operation of the probability variation limiter.
Moreover, the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment will be "missing" is much higher than the probability that the result will be "big hit", and the frequency at which the "missing symbol" is confirmed is higher than the frequency at which the "big hit symbol" is confirmed. Is much higher. Therefore, the current setting can be estimated with higher accuracy by the "missing symbol" that is confirmed and displayed frequently.

On the other hand, in the "special figure 2 / first missed symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1" and "special figure 2_ missed" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols, "design 2" and "special figure 2_missing symbol 3A", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 3A", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special drawing 2_missing symbol 1" and "special drawing 2_ missing" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the four types of "missing symbols" of "design 2", "special figure 2_missing symbol 3A", and "special figure 2_missing symbol 3B" are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10% are determined for "Random number 3A" and "Special figure 2_Random number 3B", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first missed symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1" and "special figure 2_ missed" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the four types of "missing symbols" of "design 2", "special figure 2_missing symbol 3A", and "special figure 2_missing symbol 3B" are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, 5%, and 15% are determined for "Random number 3A" and "Special figure 2_Random number 3B", respectively.

Therefore, if a predetermined "missing symbol (special drawing 2_missing symbol 3B") is confirmed and displayed before the probability variation limiter is activated, it is presumed that the step setting value is setting 2 or setting 3. Moreover, if the predetermined "missing symbol (special drawing 2_missing symbol 3B)" is frequently displayed, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be setting 1. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3 if the "outlier symbol (special figure 2_outlier symbol 3B)" is not confirmed and displayed before the operation of the probability variation limiter.
In particular, since the "missing symbol" is confirmed and displayed much more frequently than the "big hit symbol", the setting at that time can be estimated with high accuracy by the "missing symbol" of the special figure 2.

Next, the second out-of-order symbol determination table of the second modification will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (b).
This second out-of-symbol symbol determination table is a "out-of-order symbol determination table" that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.
Then, the "special figure 1 and 2 missing symbol determination table" referred to when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is "missing" and the "special figure" referred to when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is "missing". It is equipped with "Fig. 2 and 2 outlier symbol determination table".

In the "special figure 1 / second missing symbol determination table", as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1, "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2", "special figure 1_ missing symbol" Data for specifying each of the three types of "missing symbols" of "1_missing symbols 3" is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the first start winning prize, the "outlier symbol" of the special figure 1 is changed to "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure". The ratios of 40%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "1_Random number 3", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / second missing symbol determination table", "special drawing 2_missing symbol 1", "special drawing 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of "missing symbols" of the special figure 2_missing symbol 3A is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the second start prize, the "missing symbol" of the special figure 2 is changed to "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure". 2_Random number 3A ”is determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

As described above, in the "process of determining the missing symbol" in S317 of FIG. 18, when determining the missing symbol related to the special figure 1, the "random number 1 for determining the special figure, special" of the special figure 1 stored in the process of S252 is stored. When the "outlier symbol" to be definitely displayed is determined by using the "random number 2 for determining the figure" and the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 2 is determined, the "special figure determination" of the special figure 2 stored in the process of S256 is determined. Using "random number 1 and random number 2 for determining special figure", the "outlier symbol" to be definitely displayed is determined.
However, in the modified example 2, the modified example 3, the modified example 5, and the modified example 6 described later, in the processing of S252, the “random number for determining the out-of-order symbol” for the special figure 1 memorized based on the first start winning prize was used. By a random number lottery, the "missing symbol" regarding the special figure 1 to be confirmed and displayed may be determined. Similarly, in the modified example 2 and the modified example 5 described later, in the process of S256, a random number lottery using the “random number for determining the outlier symbol” for the special figure 2 memorized based on the second start winning prize is used to confirm the display. The "outlier symbol" with respect to FIG. 2 may be determined.

Further, as shown in the modified example 2, the modified example 3, the modified example 5, and the modified example 6 described later, when a plurality of "outlier symbols" for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are provided, the difference is ". The content of the game effect to be executed by the effect means (effect symbol display device 21, speaker 112, frame-side decorative lamp 113) can be specified by the "out of pattern".
For example, when the "missing symbol (special figure 1_missing symbol 1A, special figure_missing symbol 1B, special figure 2_ missing symbol 1)" of the "missing symbol 1" system is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol display device 21 is used. As the variation mode of the effect pattern to be executed, a variation mode without a reach effect (referred to as a completely normal out-of-range variation, indicated by a “cross” in FIGS. 39 and 12 (b)) is performed.
Further, when the "missing symbol (special figure 1_ missed symbol 2, special figure 2_ missing symbol 2)" of the "missing symbol 2" system is confirmed and displayed, the variation of the effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 21. As an aspect, a variation mode accompanied by a reach effect with a short effect time (for example, less than 15 seconds) (referred to as a normal reach loss variation, indicated by a “triangle mark” in FIGS. 39 and 12 (b)) is performed.
Further, when the "missing symbol (special figure 1_ missed symbol 3, special figure 2_ missing symbol 3A, special figure 2_ missing symbol 3B)" of the "missing symbol 3" system is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbol display device 21 is used. As a variation mode of the effect pattern to be executed, a variation mode accompanied by a reach effect with a long effect time (for example, 15 seconds or more) (referred to as a super reach loss variation, “circle” in FIGS. 39 and 12 (b). ) Is performed.
As described above, the following effects can be obtained by specifying the mode of the effect performed by the effect means by the mode of the "disappearance symbol" determined by providing a plurality of "disappearance symbols".

Normally, when specifying the mode of the effect performed by the effect means, whether or not the reach effect can be executed and the mode of the reach effect (normal reach) are used by using the reach determination random numbers acquired at the time of the first start prize or the second start prize. It is conceivable to determine the out-of-range fluctuation or the super-reach out-of-reach fluctuation, refer to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, and determine according to the fluctuation pattern (variation time, that is, the effect time). On the other hand, as shown in the second modification, when it is determined whether or not the game effect can be executed (whether or not the reach effect can be executed) based on the difference in the "outlier symbol", the data for specifying the effect mode (random number for determining the reach, etc.) It is possible to reduce the number of cases and omit the step of determining the production mode.

Further, in the modified example 2, the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value does not affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1 (the one that does not affect the game result), but FIG. 40 As shown in the modified example 3 of the above, the performance can be affected. Here, in the modified example 3, it is assumed that whether or not the game effect can be executed and the mode are determined by the difference in the “outlier symbol”. The modified example 3 is the same as the modified example 2 except that FIG. 40 is used instead of FIG. 39.

In the modified example 3, in the "special figure 1, first, and missing symbol determination table" corresponding to any setting, "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1A" is used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_ missed symbol 2" and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 3" are stored in data for identifying each of the three types of "missing symbols". In addition, in the "special figure 2, first, missing symbol determination table" corresponding to any setting, as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" and "special figure 2_ missed symbol" Data for identifying each of the three types of "missing symbols" of "2_missing symbol 2" and "special drawing 2_missing symbol 3A" are stored.
However, in any of the "special figure 1, 1st, missing symbol determination table" and the "special drawing 2, 1st, missing symbol determination table", the individual "missing symbol" is determined according to the setting at that time. The probabilities are different.

As shown in the third modification, a plurality of determinable "outlier symbols" are provided, and an effect mode (particularly, an effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 21) is produced according to the determined "outlier symbol". When the variation mode) is specified, the following effects can be obtained.
In other words, if the propriety and mode of execution of the predetermined effect is determined by designating the "off-the-shelf symbol", and the determination rate of the predetermined effect differs depending on the setting at that time, the special symbol is determined according to the setting at that time. Since the determination rate of the fluctuation time of the effect symbol can be changed, the progress speed of the game can be changed and the performance of the pachinko machine 1 can be affected.

More specifically, the occurrence rate of the game effect (reach effect, etc.) changes depending on the setting, and the mode of the game effect (reach effect, etc.) that occurs changes. By changing the average fluctuation time of, the number of hit / fail judgments per unit time (number of lottery of special symbols) is set according to the mode of the "missing symbol" that is confirmed and displayed according to the setting, and advantages and disadvantages are created. be able to.

In addition, depending on the mode of the "missing symbol", it is not whether the reach effect is likely to occur or difficult to occur, but the mode determination rate of the "missing symbol" that is confirmed and displayed (for example, in setting 1, super reach). The selection rate of "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 3" that specifies the effect is 30%, while the selection rate of "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 3" is 5% in Setting 1). it can.

In the modified examples 2 and 3, as the symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the result symbol of the pachinko machine 1, in addition to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the first embodiment or the modified example 1, the modified example 2 or the modified example 3 is used. The embodiment provided with the “outlier symbol determination table” of the modified example 3 was illustrated.
By doing so, the setting can be inferred by the jackpot symbol when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot, and by the "missing symbol" when the result is "missing". Moreover, since the "missing symbol" is frequently confirmed and displayed, the setting accuracy is improved. However, unlike the modified example 2 and the modified example 3, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example 2 and the modified example 3 does not have to include the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the first embodiment or the first modified example.

(2) Example 2
Next, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.
First, the first jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (a), and the second jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 42. In the second embodiment, FIG. 41 (a) is used instead of FIG. 11, FIG. 42 is used instead of FIG. 12 (a), and FIG. 19 (b) is used instead of FIG. 19 (a). Although different from Example 1, other points are the same as in Example 1.
In the second embodiment, the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, and when the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the first big hit in FIG. 41 (a) is performed regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operating. Refer to the design determination table.
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit and the big hit symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the second big hit symbol determination table of FIG. 42 is referred to when the limiter is operated.

First, the first jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (a).
This first jackpot symbol determination table is a jackpot symbol determination table that is commonly referred to regardless of the setting at that time.
Then, regardless of the current stage setting value, the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" is provided as the first jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a jackpot. As a first jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a jackpot, a "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table" is provided.

As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the “special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table” of the second embodiment, “special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol 1”, as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 1, Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols, "special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers (special symbol determination random number 1, special symbol determination random number 2) earned based on the first start winning, the jackpot symbol of special diagram 1 is the special diagram 1_10R probability variation symbol 1 ", "Special figure 1_8R probability variation symbol 1" and "special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1" are determined at a ratio of 40%, 40%, and 20%, respectively.
Further, in the "special figure 2 / first jackpot symbol determination table", as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" Data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols of "2_4R normal symbol 1" is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers (special diagram determination random number 1, special symbol determination random number 2) earned based on the second start prize, the jackpot symbol of special diagram 2 is "special diagram 2_10R probability variation symbol 1". , "Special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 1" and "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1" are determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, as the second jackpot symbol determination table of the second embodiment, another (dedicated) second jackpot symbol determination table referred to according to the setting at that time is provided. In addition, a "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" is provided as a second jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 1, and a "special figure 2 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" is provided as a second jackpot symbol determination table for special figure 2. It has a "decision table".
Then, as the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table", the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 and the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2 are determined. It is provided with a "table" and a "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to setting 1. Further, as a "special figure 2 and 2 big hit symbol determination table", a "special figure 2 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to setting 3 is provided. "Special figure 2 / 2nd big hit symbol determination table", "Special figure 2 / 2nd big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to setting 2, and "Special figure 2 / 2nd big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to setting 1 , Is equipped.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" of the second embodiment, the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 has a big hit related to the special figure 1. As the data for specifying the symbol, data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", is stored. Then, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1" using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize. 1 ”is determined at a ratio of 40%, 40%, and 20%, respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2", and "special figure 1_8R normal". The ratios of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "design 1" and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2", and "special figure 1_8R normal". The ratios of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "design 1" and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively.

With reference to the "special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 or the setting 2, the "special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 is used as the big hit symbol of the special figure 1. There is a possibility that a unique jackpot symbol (special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2) that is not determined when referred to is determined. Further, there are cases where the "special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 is referred to and the case where the "special figure 1/2 big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2 is referred to. The determination rate of the unique jackpot symbol (special diagram 1_10R normal symbol 2 ") is different.

Therefore, when the peculiar big hit symbol (special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2 ") is confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated, it is estimated that the step setting value is not the setting 3. Further, if the frequency of the specific jackpot symbol (special diagram 1_10R normal symbol 2) being confirmed and displayed is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the step setting value is setting 1. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3 if the special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2 is not confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated.
In particular, if the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 becomes long and the special figure 1_10R normal symbol 2 is not displayed at all even if the limiter is activated frequently, it is certain that the step setting value is the setting 3. be able to.

On the other hand, in the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 2. , And "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1" using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize. 1 ”is determined at a rate of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the jackpot symbols related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol". 1 ”and“ special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 ”are determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10%, respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" are provided as data for specifying the big hit symbol related to the special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2", and data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol, 60% of each of "Special Figure 2_10R Probability Change Symbol 1", "Special Figure 2_8R Probability Change Symbol", "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1", and "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 2", respectively. It is determined at a rate of 20%, 5%, and 15%.

Therefore, when the predetermined jackpot symbol (special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 ") is confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated, it is estimated that the step setting value is not the setting 3. Further, if the predetermined jackpot symbol (special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 ") is frequently displayed, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the step setting value is setting 1. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3 if the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 is not confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated.
In particular, if the duration of the game in the pachinko machine 1 becomes long and the frequency of the special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2 being confirmed and displayed is high even if the limiter is activated frequently, it is estimated that the step setting value is the setting 1. It is possible, and it is decided to stop the game with the pachinko machine 1. In this case, the so-called "engagement of the game" can be prevented, and the soundness of the game can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" may also include a normal symbol that is confirmed and displayed depending on the setting. For example, referring to the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, the "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" is determined at a rate of 40%, and the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol 1" corresponding to the setting 2 is determined. With reference to the "second jackpot symbol determination table", it is assumed that "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 2" are determined at a ratio of 20%, respectively. Further, referring to the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, the "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" is 30. It shall be determined at a rate of%. By doing so, a predetermined probability change can be made even when the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" is referred to, as in the case of the second jackpot symbol determination table referred to when the first hit / fail judgment is performed. The setting at that time can be estimated based on the presence / absence and frequency of appearance of the symbol (special diagram 2_10R normal symbol 2).
Similarly, when referring to the "special figure 1 and 2 big hit symbol determination table", a normal symbol that is confirmed and displayed depending on the setting may be provided. Then, the setting at that time can be estimated based on the presence / absence and frequency of appearance of the predetermined normal symbol (special figure 1_4R normal symbol 2).

Next, the process of determining the jackpot symbol of the second embodiment (special symbol jackpot symbol determination process) will be described with reference to FIG. 19B.
Also in the special figure jackpot symbol determination process of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the limit arrival flag is set (S314a). Then, when the limit arrival flag is released (S314a: no), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the common first jackpot symbol determination table regardless of the setting at that time (S314a: no), and the special figure The jackpot symbol determination process is completed.
On the other hand, when the limit arrival flag is set (S314a: yes), the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting (settings 1 to 3) (S314e), and the limit is reached. After the flag is released (S314f), the special figure jackpot symbol determination process is terminated.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined, if the stage setting value is "setting 3", the "special figure 1 / second jackpot symbol determination" corresponding to the "setting 3" is determined. Refer to the "table", and in the case of "setting 2", refer to the "special figure 1 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2". Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 1 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.
Further, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, if the stage setting value is "setting 3", refer to the "special figure 2 / second jackpot symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 3". Then, in the case of "setting 2", the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2" is referred to. Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 2 / second big hit symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.

According to the second embodiment, when the probability variation state (high probability gaming state) is started in the pachinko machine 1 having the function of changing the setting of the jackpot determination probability and the probability variation function and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot becomes high, the player has a limiter. Enjoy the probabilistic state while having a sense of tension as to when the probabilistic state will end during the limited period until it operates. Then, when the limiter is activated and the probabilistic state ends, there is an opportunity to predict the current setting. That is, when the limiter is activated and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting at that time is referred to, so that the jackpot symbol peculiar to the setting (in this embodiment, "special symbol"). There is a possibility that "1_10R normal symbol 2" and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2" will be confirmed and displayed, or a jackpot symbol peculiar to the setting ("special figure 2_4R normal symbol 2" in this embodiment). The probability of being determined can be varied.

Therefore, the player proceeds with the game with a sense of expectation and tension regarding when the probability change state is controlled before the limit counter is activated (before the probability change state starts). Then, after starting the operation of the limit counter, the probabilistic state is enjoyed during the limited period until the limiter is activated. Also, when the limiter is activated, the probabilistic state ends, which is disappointing, but on the other hand, the player is given a chance to predict the current setting. Therefore, the player can accurately determine whether or not to continue the game with the pachinko machine 1.

In particular, since the probability change state ends when the limiter is activated, it is easy to give a negative image to the player, but according to the second embodiment, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to predict the current setting with the operation of the limiter. Therefore, this negative image can be alleviated. For example, for a player who can presume that the current setting is an advantageous setting, it is possible to increase the motivation for continuing the game and improve the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1. In addition, the soundness of the game can be prevented because the player who can presume that the current setting is a disadvantageous setting can give up the continuation of the game on the pachinko machine 1 and prevent the so-called "engagement of the game". Can be kept.
Further, when the limiter is not operating, it is sufficient to refer to the same first jackpot symbol determination table when determining the jackpot symbol, regardless of the setting at that time. Therefore, the control program of the pachinko machine 1 is sufficient. Can also be simplified.

Next, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, the peculiar jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value is a jackpot symbol that does not affect the performance (does not affect the game result) depending on whether or not the confirmation is displayed.
However, as shown in the first modification of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 43 (hereinafter referred to as the modification 4), the pachinko machine 1 can be changed by changing the determination rate of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed according to the setting. It may affect the performance of the machine and make the setting predictable. Modification 4 is the same as that of Example 2 except that FIG. 43 is used instead of FIG. 42.

Next, the second big hit symbol determination table of the modified example 4 will be described.
In the modified example 4, in the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. , "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is "Special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1" or "Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1" using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the first start winning. 1 ”is determined.

However, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1" It is determined in the ratio of 50%, 30%, and 20% for "1_4R normal symbol 1", respectively. Further, referring to the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 2, 40% and 40% of "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 1, 30% and 50% of "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 1-4R normal symbol 1", respectively. , 20%.

Further, in the modified example 4, in the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to any setting, as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" , And "Special Figure 2_4R Normal Symbol 1", data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" or "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1" using the symbol determination random number acquired based on the second start winning prize. 1 ”is determined.

Then, when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, referring to the second jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1" It is determined by the ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20% in "2_4R normal symbol 1", respectively. Further, referring to the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 2, 50% and 30% of "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", respectively. , 20%. Further, referring to the second big hit symbol determination table corresponding to the setting 1, 40% and 40% of "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1", "special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1", and "special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1", respectively. , 20%.

That is, in the modified example 4, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is determined (when selected), the setting is changed to "a jackpot symbol that can expect a large amount of prize balls (" special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1 ". , "Special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1") "are different in probability. Therefore, according to the modified example 4, since the prize ball amount may change by changing the setting, the performance of the pachinko machine 1 can be made different by factors other than the jackpot determination probability.
Therefore, according to the modified example 4, the current setting can be predicted through the fluctuation of the prize ball amount.

In addition, the configuration shown in the modified example 4 (the configuration in which the selection rate of the jackpot symbol differs depending on the setting) is provided with the configuration shown in the second embodiment (the jackpot symbol selected from the setting and the jackpot symbol not selected from the setting). ) May be used in combination.

That is, in the second jackpot symbol determination table referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1, "special figure 1_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 1_10R normal symbol" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1. 2 ”,“ Special figure 1_8R normal symbol 1 ”, and“ Special figure 1_4R normal symbol 1 ”are stored in data for specifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols. Further, in the second jackpot symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2, "special figure 2_10R normal symbol 1" and "special figure 2_10R normal symbol" are used as data for specifying the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2. 2 ”,“ Special figure 2_8R normal symbol 1 ”, and“ Special figure 2_4R normal symbol 1 ”are stored in data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols. Then, when the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 1 is determined or the jackpot symbol related to the special figure 2 is determined, the probability that the 10R normal symbol is selected may be different.

Next, a second modification of Example 2 (hereinafter referred to as a modification 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. 44, 38 (b), and 41 (b).
Similar to the above-mentioned modification 2, the modification 5 also makes it possible to predict the setting by the "big hit symbol" and the "missing symbol" that are confirmed and displayed.
The modified example 5 is the same as the second embodiment except that FIGS. 44, 38 (b), and 41 (b) are added.

In the modified example 5, "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1B", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2" can be confirmed and displayed. It is provided with four types of out-of-sight symbols shown in FIG. Each of the "missing symbols" of the special drawing 1 is displayed by lighting one LED, but the LED to be turned on in the first special drawing display device 27A differs depending on the type of the "missing symbol". ..
Further, in the modified example 5, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 2_ missing symbol 3A" are defined as "outlier symbols of special figure 2" that can be confirmed and displayed. It is provided with four types of out-of-order symbols of "special figure 2_out-of-shape symbol 3B". Each of the "missing symbols" of the special drawing 2 is displayed by lighting one LED, but the LED to be turned on in the second special drawing display device 27B differs depending on the type of the missing symbol.

Next, the “outlier symbol determination process” of the modified example 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 38 (b).
That is, in the modified example 5, the process of determining the outlier symbol determination in S317 of FIG. 18 is executed based on FIG. 38 (b).
In this outlier symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the limit arrival flag is set (S317a). Then, when the limit arrival flag is not set (S317a: no), the common "first outlier symbol determination table" irrelevant to the setting at that time (settings 1 to 3) is referred to, and the "outlier symbol" is used. (S317g), and the outlier symbol determination process is completed.
Here, in the processing of S317g, when determining the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1, the case of determining the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2 with reference to the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table". In the above, "Special Figure 2 / First Outlier Symbol Determination Table" is referred to.

Further, when it is determined that the limit arrival flag is set in the process of S317a in FIG. 38 (b) (S317a: yes), the "second off-design symbol determination" corresponding to the setting at that time (settings 1 to 3) is determined. With reference to the "table", the missing symbol is determined (S317e), and the missing symbol determination process is completed.
Here, in the processing of S317e, when the "outlier symbol" related to the special figure 1 is determined, when the step setting value is "setting 3", the "special figure 1 / first" corresponding to the "setting 3" is determined. 2 Refer to the "outlier symbol determination table", and in the case of "setting 2", refer to the "special figure 1 and 2 outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2". Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 1 / missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.
In addition, when determining the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2, if the stage setting value is "setting 3", the "special drawing 2 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 3" In the case of "setting 2", the "special figure 2 / second outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 2" is referred to. Further, in the case of "setting 1", the "special figure 2 / second outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the "setting 1" is referred to.

Next, the "first missing symbol determination table" of the modified example 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (b), and the "second missing symbol determination table" will be described with reference to FIG. 44.
In the modified example 5, the result of the hit / fail judgment is “missing”, and when determining the “missing symbol” to be confirmed and displayed, regardless of whether the limit counter is activated or not when the limiter is not operating, FIG. 41 (b). Refer to "1st out-of-order symbol determination table".
Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination is "missing" and the "missing symbol" to be confirmed and displayed is determined, the "second missing symbol determination table" of FIG. 44 is referred to when the limiter is operated.
Further, the first missing symbol determination table and the second missing symbol determination table are the "missing symbol determination table (hereinafter, the missing symbol determination table for special figure 1)" and the second It is provided separately from the missing symbol determination table (hereinafter, the missing symbol determination table for special figure 2) that is referred to when the hit / fail judgment is performed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), as the "first missing symbol determination table" of the modified example 5, the "special figures 1 and 1" referred to when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is "missing". It includes a "missing symbol determination table" and a "special figure 2 / first missing symbol determination table" that is referred to when the result of the second hit / miss determination is "missing".

In the "special figure 1 / first missing symbol determination table", as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1, "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2", "special figure 1_ missing symbol" Data for specifying each of the three types of "missing symbols" of "1_missing symbols 3" is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the first start winning prize, the "outlier symbol" of the special figure 1 is changed to "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure". The ratios of 40%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "1_Random number 3", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / first missing symbol determination table", "special drawing 2_missing symbol 1", "special drawing 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2" are provided as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of "missing symbols" of the special figure 2_missing symbol 3A is stored. Then, using the random number for determining the symbol earned based on the second start prize, the "missing symbol" of the special figure 2 is changed to "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure". 2_Random number 3A ”is determined at a ratio of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, as the "second missing symbol determination table" of the modified example 5, another (dedicated) "second missing symbol determination table" referred to according to the setting at that time is provided. There is. Specifically, the "second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, the "second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, and the "second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 , Is equipped.

In the "special figure 1 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special drawing 1_missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing symbol 2" are used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. , And "Special Figure 1_Out of Mark 3", the data for specifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 40%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 3", respectively.

In addition, in the "special figure 1 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special drawing 1_missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. Data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols, "design 1B", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 3", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1B", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 20%, 20%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 2" and "Special figure 1_Random number 3", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 1 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special drawing 1_ missing symbol 1A" and "special drawing 1_ missing" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1. Data for identifying each of the four types of jackpot symbols, "design 1B", "special figure 1_ missed symbol 2", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 3", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the first start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 1 are "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", "special figure 1_ missing symbol 1B", and "special figure 1_". The ratios of 35%, 5%, 40%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 2" and "Special figure 1_Random number 3", respectively.

With reference to the "special figure 1/2 missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 or setting 2, the "special drawing 1/2 missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3 is referred to as the "outlier symbol" of the special drawing 1. There is a possibility that a unique "outlier symbol (special figure 1_outlier symbol 1B)" that is not determined when "" is referred to is determined. Further, there are cases where the "special figure 1 and 2 outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1 is referred to and the case where the "special figure 1 and 2 outlier symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2 is referred to. The determination rate of the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is different.

Therefore, when the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated, it is presumed that the step setting value is not set 3. Further, if the frequency of confirming and displaying the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_out of place symbol 1B)" is high, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the step setting value is setting 2. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be set 3 unless the peculiar "out of place symbol (special figure 1_ out of place symbol 1B)" is confirmed and displayed before the operation of the probability variation limiter.
Moreover, the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment will be "missing" is much higher than the probability that the result will be "big hit", and the frequency at which the "missing symbol" is confirmed is higher than the frequency at which the "big hit symbol" is confirmed. Is much higher. Therefore, the current setting can be estimated with higher accuracy by the "missing symbol" that is confirmed and displayed frequently.

On the other hand, in the "special figure 2 / second missed symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 3, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1" and "special figure 2_ missed" are stored as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the three types of jackpot symbols, "symbol 2" and "special figure 2_missing symbol 3A", is stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, and 20% are determined for "Random number 3A", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 2, "special drawing 2_missing symbol 1" and "special drawing 2_ missing" are used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data for identifying each of the four types of "missing symbols" of "design 2", "special figure 2_missing symbol 3A", and "special figure 2_missing symbol 3B" are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, 10%, and 10% are determined for "Random number 3A" and "Special figure 2_Random number 3B", respectively.

Further, in the "special figure 2 / second missed symbol determination table" corresponding to the setting 1, "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1" is used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2 (second special symbol). , "Special figure 2_out of place symbol 2", "special figure 2_out of place symbol 3A", and "special figure 2_out of place symbol 3B", each of which four types of "out of place symbol" are stored. Then, using the symbol determination random numbers acquired based on the second start winning prize, the "missing symbols" related to the special figure 2 are "special figure 2_ missed symbol 1", "special figure 2_ missing symbol 2", and "special figure 2_". The ratios of 60%, 20%, 5%, and 15% are determined for "Random number 3A" and "Special figure 2_Random number 3B", respectively.

Therefore, when a predetermined "missing symbol (special drawing 2_missing symbol 3B") is confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operating, it is presumed that the step setting value is setting 2 or setting 1. Moreover, if the predetermined "missing symbol (special drawing 2_missing symbol 3B)" is frequently displayed, it can be estimated that the step setting value is setting 1. Further, it can be estimated that the step setting value may be the setting 3 if the "missing symbol (special drawing 2_missing symbol 3B)" is not confirmed and displayed when the probability variation limiter is operated.
In particular, since the "missing symbol" is confirmed and displayed much more frequently than the "big hit symbol", the setting at that time can be estimated with high accuracy by the "missing symbol" of the special figure 2.

Further, in the modified example 5, the “missing symbol” that is confirmed and displayed according to the set value does not affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1 (the one that does not affect the game result), but FIG. 45 As shown in the modification 6 of the above, the performance can be affected. Here, in the modified example 6, as in the modified example 3 described above, it is assumed that whether or not the game effect can be executed and the mode are determined by the difference in the “outlier symbol”. The modified example 6 is the same as the modified example 5 except that FIG. 45 is used instead of FIG. 44.

In the modified example 6, "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A", as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 1, is also displayed in the "special figure 1 and 2 missing symbols determination table" corresponding to any setting. Data specified by each of the three types of "outlier symbols" of "special figure 1_outlier symbol 2" and "special figure 1_outlier symbol 3" are stored. In addition, in the "special figure 2 / second missing symbol determination table" corresponding to any setting, "special drawing 2_missing symbol 1" and "special drawing 2_" are used as data for specifying the "missing symbol" related to the special figure 2. Data specified by each of the three types of "outlier symbols" of "outlier symbol 2" and "special figure 2_outlier symbol 3A" are stored.
However, in both the "special figure 1 and 2 missing symbol determination table" and the "special drawing 2 and 2 missing symbol determination table", the determination probability of each "missing symbol" is determined according to the setting at that time. It's different. Specifically, in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the selection rate of the "missing symbol (special figure 1_ missed symbol 1A special figure 2_ missing symbol 1)" of the "missing symbol 1" system is determined in the order of setting 3 to setting 1. It's getting higher. Therefore, the higher the jackpot probability is set, the higher the appearance rate of "completely normal out-of-order fluctuation" tends to be, and the faster the game progresses.
On the other hand, the "missing symbol (special figure 1_ missed symbol 2, special figure 2_ missing symbol 2)" of the "missing symbol 2" system and the "missing symbol (special figure 1_ missing symbol 3, special figure 2) of the" missing symbol 3 "system" The appearance rate of 2_missing symbol 3A and special figure 2_missing symbol 3B) increases in the order of setting 1 to setting 3. That is, the higher the jackpot probability is set, the higher the appearance rate of normal reach fluctuation and super reach change. It tends to increase and slow down the progress of the game.

As shown in this modification 6, a plurality of determinable "outlier symbols" are provided, and an effect mode (particularly, an effect symbol executed by the effect symbol display device 21) is produced according to the determined "outlier symbol". The following effects can be obtained when the variation mode) is selected.
In other words, by designating the "out of place symbol", whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the mode are determined, the determination rate of the predetermined effect differs depending on the setting at that time, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol can be changed. It is possible to cause a change in the traveling speed of the pachinko machine 1 and affect the performance of the pachinko machine 1. For example, if the appearance rate of normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation is high and the progress speed of the game is slow, it can be inferred that setting 1 or setting 2 may be set. Then, when the appearance rate of the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation is particularly high, it can be inferred that the step setting value is the setting 1.

In the modified example 5 and the modified example 6, as the symbol determination table to be referred to when determining the result symbol of the pachinko machine 1, in addition to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the second embodiment or the modified example 4, the modified example 5 or the modified example 6 is used. The embodiment provided with the “outlier symbol determination table” of the modified example 6 was illustrated.
By doing so, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the setting can be guessed by the big hit symbol, and if it is "missing", the setting can be guessed by the "missing symbol", so that the setting can be made more accurate. I can guess. However, unlike the modified example 5 and the modified example 6, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example 5 and the modified example 6 does not have to include the jackpot symbol determination table shown in the second embodiment or the fourth modified example.
The second missed symbol determination table of the modified example 6 may be used as the first missed symbol determination table of the above-mentioned modified example 3. That is, when the limiter is not operating, the out-of-design symbol may be determined by referring to the "out-of-order symbol determination table" shown in FIG.
Similarly, the second missed symbol determination table of the modified example 3 may be used as the second missed symbol determination table of the modified example 6. That is, when the limiter is operated, the out-of-design symbol may be determined by referring to the "out-of-design symbol determination table" shown in FIG.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-mentioned examples and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. ..

That is, in each of the embodiments and the modifications, the types of "big hit symbols of special symbols, etc." and "big hit symbols of predetermined special symbols", which are confirmed and displayed, are confirmed and displayed according to the settings at that time. Although the mode of changing the frequency is illustrated, the frequency at which the “type of effect symbol” and the “predetermined effect symbol” that are confirmed and displayed may be changed according to the setting at that time.

The sub-integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1 controls the drive of the effect means (effect symbol display device 21, speaker 112, frame side decorative lamp 113, etc.) in response to a command from the main control device 40, and symbol variation (special feature). The game effect is executed according to the variable display of the special figure executed by the figure display devices 27A and 27B).
That is, when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the variation start command (see the process of S320 in FIG. 18), the effect pattern for the jackpot effect or the off effect effect is based on the result of the hit / fail determination specified by the variation start command. The production pattern for use is determined, and the game production is started based on the determined production pattern. Then, when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the symbol determination command (see S331 in FIG. 20) from the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42 ends the game effect accompanying the symbol variation.
The sub-integrated control device 42 can determine whether the result of the hit / miss determination is "big hit" or "missing" by the fluctuation start command.

Here, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for effect determination that is generated / acquired when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the fluctuation start command with reference to the jackpot effect pattern determination table. Will be done. Then, it is assumed that a predetermined number of data for specifying the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is stored in the jackpot effect pattern determination table.
Further, the effect pattern for the loss effect is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for effect determination generated / acquired when the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the fluctuation start command with reference to the loss effect pattern determination table. To. Then, it is assumed that a predetermined number of data for specifying the effect pattern for the detachment effect are stored in the detachment effect pattern determination table.

Then, as the jackpot effect pattern determination table, a first jackpot effect pattern determination table and a second jackpot effect pattern determination table are provided, and when the jackpot effect pattern is determined, the limiter is after the limit counter starts counting. When the above is not activated, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined with reference to the dedicated first jackpot effect pattern determination table provided according to the setting probability. Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect may be determined by referring to the common second jackpot effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the setting probability. Here, in the specific example shown below, when the limiter is not operating and before the limit counter starts counting, a jackpot effect pattern determination table different from the second jackpot effect effect pattern determination table is referred to. An embodiment in which the effect pattern for the effect is determined and the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined by referring to the second jackpot effect pattern determination table after the limit counter starts counting is illustrated. However, when the limiter is not activated, the limit counter is used. The effect pattern for the jackpot effect may be determined by referring to the second jackpot effect pattern determination table regardless of whether or not the operation is performed.
Similarly, as the out-of-order effect pattern determination table, a first out-of-order effect pattern determination table and a second out-of-order effect pattern determination table are provided, and when the out-of-order effect pattern is determined, after the limit counter starts counting. When the limiter is not operating, the effect pattern for the disengagement effect is determined with reference to the dedicated first disengagement effect pattern determination table provided according to the setting probability. Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the disengagement effect may be determined by referring to the common second disengagement effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the setting probability. Here, in the specific example shown below, when the limiter is not operating and before the limit counter starts counting, the third deviation effect pattern determination table different from the second deviation effect effect pattern determination table is referred to, and the deviation is achieved. After the limit counter starts counting, the second off-effect pattern determination table is referred to to determine the effect pattern for off-effect, and the mode for determining the effect pattern for off-effect is illustrated. However, when the limiter is not activated, the limit counter Regardless of whether or not the operation is performed, the effect pattern for the disengagement effect may be determined with reference to the second disengagement effect pattern determination table.
When the process of S439 in FIG. 25 is performed, the information regarding the start of counting of the limit counter is transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 by the process of S461, and the operation of the limiter is the process of S444 in FIG. 25. Is performed, it is transmitted from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 by the process of S461.

The above points will be described with reference to the specific example shown in FIG. For example, when the counter and the limiter are not operating (normal probability state), as shown in FIG. 46 (a), 100% of the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers are the effect symbols indicating the occurrence of big hits. Is displayed. In this case, when determining the effect pattern for the jackpot effect, it is determined with reference to the third jackpot effect pattern determination table.
When the counter is activated and the limiter is not activated (probability change state), the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined with reference to the first jackpot effect pattern determination table. Then, as the first jackpot effect pattern determination table, it is assumed that a dedicated first jackpot effect pattern determination table is provided according to the setting.
Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined with reference to the second jackpot effect pattern determination table. The second jackpot effect pattern determination table is a common second jackpot effect pattern determination table regardless of the setting.

When the jackpot effect pattern is determined with reference to the third jackpot effect pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 are arithmetic numbers at a rate of 100%. The sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is pops, and the emission color of the frame-side decorative lamp 113 is white.
Further, as shown in FIG. 46B, when the jackpot effect pattern is determined with reference to the first jackpot effect pattern determination table, there is a possibility that the jackpot effect pattern according to the setting is determined.
With reference to the first jackpot effect pattern determination table, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is uniformly enka, and the emission color of the frame side decorative lamp 113 is red, but the effect pattern may differ depending on the setting. To do. That is, when the setting is "2", the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers are displayed at a ratio of 85%, and the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed at a ratio of 15%. When the setting is "3", 70% of the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers and 30% of the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed. When the setting is "1", the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers are displayed at a rate of 95%, and the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed at a rate of 5%.
When the first jackpot production pattern is selected, the singer who sings the enka may be changed according to the setting. For example, when singer A and singer B exist, the appearance rate of each singer may differ depending on the setting. More specifically, it is assumed that the appearance rate of singer A increases in the order of setting 1 to setting 3, and the appearance rate of singer B increases in the order of setting 3 to setting 1. Further, in setting 2, it is assumed that singer A and singer B appear substantially evenly (half and half ratio). In this case, the player can estimate the set value based on the difference in the voices to be heard and the utterance frequency of each voice. Further, the emission color of the light emitting means (frame side decorative lamp 113) or the like may be changed according to the setting.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the limiter is activated, the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 is a Chinese numeral, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is a classic, and the frame side. The emission color of the decorative lamp 113 is blue. In this case, it becomes clear at a glance that the limiter has been activated.

According to this modification 7, the probability that the effect symbol composed of the alphabet is displayed in the case of the setting 1 is lower than that in the case of the setting 2 or the setting 3. Therefore, when the effect symbol composed of the alphabet is displayed, it is judged that the possibility of setting 1 is low. Further, as the game progresses, it is determined whether the setting is 2 or 3 depending on the frequency with which the effect symbol composed of the alphabet is displayed.
In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the rate at which the effect symbols composed of the alphabet are displayed (selection rate of the effect symbols) is different, it is possible to entertain the player and improve the game interest.

Further, when the limiter is activated, a common effect symbol is displayed regardless of the setting at that time, so that the weight of the data for specifying the effect symbol can be reduced.
Although the specific example of the invention of claim 1 may be constructed by the modified example 7, the specific example of the invention of claim 2 may be constructed.
That is, the jackpot effect pattern determination table includes a first jackpot effect pattern determination table and a second jackpot effect pattern determination table, and when the jackpot effect pattern is determined, the limiter is after the limit counter starts counting. When the above is not activated, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect is determined with reference to the common first jackpot effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the setting probability. Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the jackpot effect may be determined by referring to the dedicated second jackpot effect pattern determination table provided according to the setting probability.

Further, as shown in the modified example 8 shown in FIG. 47, the detachment effect pattern may also be changed according to the setting. Here, when the counter and the limiter are not operating (normal probability state), it is assumed that the out-of-order effect pattern is determined with reference to the third out-of-order effect pattern.
Then, when the out-of-order effect pattern is determined with reference to the third out-of-order effect pattern determination table or the first out-of-order effect pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the effect symbol display device 21 at a rate of 100%. The effect symbol displayed in is an arithmetic number, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is pops, and the emission color of the frame side decorative lamp 113 is white.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47B, if the out-of-order effect pattern is determined with reference to the second / out-of-order effect pattern determination table, the out-of-order effect pattern may be determined according to the setting.
With reference to the second / out-of-order effect pattern determination table, the sound effect generated by the speaker 112 is uniformly enka, and the emission color of the frame-side decorative lamp 113 is red, but the effect pattern may differ depending on the setting. That is, when the setting is "2", the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers are displayed at a ratio of 85%, and the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed at a ratio of 15%. When the setting is "3", 70% of the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers and 30% of the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed. When the setting is "1", 95% of the effect symbols composed of arithmetic numbers and 5% of the effect symbols composed of alphabets are displayed.

That is, even in the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the loss, the current setting may be predictable by changing the selection rate of the effect symbol displayed according to the setting.
In addition, even for the effect symbols that indicate the occurrence of big hits or misses, depending on the current setting, the arrangement mode of the effect symbols (for example, in the case of a 3-digit number symbol, 3 digits in a vertical arrangement or 3 digits in a vertical arrangement). The current setting can be predicted even if the arrangement mode (such as the digit) changes or the change probability fluctuates.

It should be noted that the out-of-order effect pattern determination table includes a first out-of-order effect pattern determination table and a second out-of-order effect pattern determination table, and is a limiter after the limit counter starts counting when determining the out-of-order effect pattern. In the non-operating state, the effect pattern for the loss effect is determined by referring to the common first loss effect pattern determination table provided regardless of the setting probability. Further, when the limiter is operated, the effect pattern for the disengagement effect may be determined by referring to the dedicated second disengagement effect pattern determination table provided according to the setting probability.

Further, as described above, when the limiter is operated, the following effects can be obtained when referring to the dedicated second deviation effect pattern determination table provided according to the setting probability. That is, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), if the selection of the effect symbol is different only when the limiter is activated, the probability change cannot be expected in the past, and when the limit is activated, only waiting for a big hit (normally a big hit) is performed. The lottery state (win / fail judgment state) can be set to an effect mode in which the setting can be inferred (an effect mode in which the setting can be inferred from the outlier symbol or the jackpot symbol).

In addition, it is conceivable that the setting of the effect mode is guessed not only for the effect symbol but also for the entire variable effect such as the displayed character.
In addition, when using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, only one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set according to the setting probability, and the dedicated variable table (variable pattern table) and symbol determination table (big hit). , Off), a configuration with an effect pattern determination table is also conceivable.
For example, in the normal game state (also referred to as a non-privilege game state or a non-specific game state, for example, a normal probability game state, a non-time saving state, etc.), the lottery with the first special symbol is the main, and the privilege game state (specific). In a game state (for example, a probabilistic game state, a time saving state, etc.), if the game configuration is mainly a lottery with the second special symbol, only the first special symbol has a dedicated variable table, a symbol determination table, and an effect according to the setting probability. If a pattern determination table is provided, it will be possible to play a game while aiming for a big hit while expecting that the setting probability is suggested in the normal game state, and if only the second special symbol is provided. , It becomes possible to further improve the advantage that the suggestion of the setting probability can be expected while enjoying the advantageous gaming state in the privileged gaming state.
Further, in the case of a game configuration including small hits, a configuration including a variable table (variable pattern table) for small hits, a symbol determination table, and an effect pattern determination table can be considered.
Although the number of balls won is smaller than that of big hits, it is possible to expect suggestions of the setting probability along with the balls won, and the value can be improved.

In the inventions shown in each claim, (1) when the limiter is inactive, the first jackpot symbol determination table is referred to when determining the jackpot symbol regardless of whether or not the limit counter has started counting. However, before the limit counter starts counting, as shown in FIG. 48A, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined by referring to the third jackpot symbol determination table different from the first jackpot symbol determination table. You may.
In this case, the case where the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the first jackpot symbol determination table (probability variation inrush rate; 80%) and the case where the jackpot symbol is determined by referring to the third jackpot symbol determination table (probability variation inrush rate; The probability variation inrush rate may differ to 60%).

Further, in each embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), as a combination of the "specific jackpot symbol" and the "non-specific jackpot symbol", for example, the "specific jackpot symbol" is activated after the execution of the jackpot game. An example is illustrated in which the "probability variation symbol" is used and the "non-specific jackpot symbol" is a "non-probability variation symbol" that does not activate the probability variation function after the jackpot game is executed. In this case, in each embodiment, when the "probability variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed, after the jackpot game is executed, the probability variation function is activated and the time saving function is activated until the next jackpot occurs, and the "non-probability variation symbol" is displayed. When the confirmation was displayed, the time saving function was activated in a relatively short period of time (up to the limit that the special figure fluctuates 100 times).
However, when the "first probability variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the probability variation function and the time saving function are activated, and when the "second probability variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed, only the probability variation function is activated. Further, when the "first non-probable variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the time saving function may be activated, and when the "second non-probability variation symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the time saving function may not be activated. That is, a plurality of "specific jackpot symbols" and "non-specific jackpot symbols" may be provided, and the gaming state after the jackpot game may be different depending on the jackpot symbol.

In addition, the "specific jackpot symbol" activates the second special figure start port ball entry facilitation function that facilitates the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 24 (variable start port) after the jackpot game is executed. "Easy entry symbol", "Non-specific jackpot symbol", and "2nd special figure start opening easy entry function" that facilitates entry into the "2nd special figure start opening 24" after the big hit game is executed. It is possible to exemplify a combination of "a symbol for facilitating ball entry" that does not operate. Here, the "second special figure start port entry facilitation function" includes (1) a function of extending the opening time of the second special figure start port 24 (opening extension function) and (2) variation of the special symbol. Function to shorten the time, (3) Function to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, (4) Function to shorten the confirmation display time of the special symbol, (5) Function to improve the hit probability related to the normal symbol (Normal symbol operation gate) A function that improves the probability that the value normal electric accessory will operate based on the game ball entering 22), (6) A function that shortens the confirmation display time of the normal symbol, and at least one function. Refers to operating.
Further, a plurality of "specific jackpot symbols" may be provided, and in that case, the limit number of times of the limit counter may differ depending on the mode of the "specific jackpot symbol". For example, when the "first specific jackpot symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the limit number of times may be "10", and when the "second specific jackpot symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the limit number of times may be "5".

In each embodiment, the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is determined by referring to the first symbol determination table when the limiter is not operated, and the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by referring to the second symbol determination table when the limiter is activated is determined. The mode to determine is shown. However, when the limiter is activated, it is also possible to exemplify a method of determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed by referring to the first symbol determination table and then replacing the jackpot symbol with the jackpot symbol determined in the second symbol determination table.

Further, in each of the examples and each modification, the so-called digital pachinko machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is described as a so-called honey-type, mixer (1 type 2 type mixer), V-chare machine. It can also be applied to pachinko machines configured as such.
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".

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Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims will be shown.
The "first special figure starting port 23" and the "second special drawing starting port 24" correspond to an example of the "starting port".
The special figure hit / fail determination process (FIGS. 17 to 21) corresponds to an example of the “win / fail determination execution process”.
The special game processing (FIGS. 22 to 26) corresponds to an example of "big hit game execution means processing".

The first special figure display device 27A and the second special figure display device 27B correspond to an example of the symbol display means.
The process of S314 in FIG. 18 corresponds to an example of the process as a jackpot symbol determination means.
In FIG. 25, the processes from S434 to S437 through the affirmative determination of S433 and the processes to reach S451 and S452 through the negative determination of S433 correspond to an example of the game state control process.
The process of S440 in FIG. 26 corresponds to an example as a counting means.
The process leading to S443 after the affirmative determination of S441 in FIG. 26 corresponds to an example of the limiter means.
The process of S317 in FIG. 18 corresponds to an example of the process as a means for determining an outlier symbol.

2 Game board 22 Normal figure operation gate 23 1st special figure start port 24 2nd special figure start port 25 Grand prize opening 40 Main control device 48 Performance display device 203 Out port

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for confirming and displaying the result symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail judgment executed based on the entry into the starting port through the symbol variation.
As the result symbol, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, and the jackpot game executing means.
A result symbol determining means for determining a result symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means by referring to a symbol determining table in which a predetermined number of data for identifying the result symbol is stored based on the result of the hit / fail determination.
Based on the non-specific jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means, the game state after executing the jackpot game is controlled to the non-specific game state, and the specific jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the symbol display means. Based on the above, the game state control means for controlling the game state after executing the jackpot game to a specific game state more advantageous than the non-specific game state is provided.
A gaming machine capable of changing a set probability in which a different jackpot probability is set, although the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state does not change, based on a predetermined change operation.
Counting is started based on the transition of the gaming state from the non-specific gaming state to the specific gaming state, and the number of consecutive times in which the result of the hit / fail determination executed while being controlled by the specific gaming state is a big hit is counted. Counting means and
A limiter means that operates based on the number of consecutive times reaching a predetermined limit number and controls the game state after the execution of the jackpot game to the non-specific game state.
Equipped with
As the symbol determination table, a symbol determination table referred to according to the result of the hit / fail determination is separately provided, and the symbol determination table is separately provided.
The result symbol determination means
In at least one of the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is the big hit and the case where the result is a miss.
When the limiter means is not operating, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to the dedicated first symbol determination table provided according to the set probability while responding to the result of the hit / fail determination. And
When the limiter means is activated, the result symbol to be confirmed and displayed by the symbol display means is determined by referring to a common second symbol determination table provided irrespective of the setting probability while corresponding to the result of the hit / fail determination. ,
The first symbol determination table is a gaming machine characterized in that the selection rate differs even for the same result symbol depending on the set probability.

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