JP2011067495A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing impairment of the presentation effect by announcement in advance, and capable of sustaining a player's eagerness for the play. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: starting information read-ahead means for reading starting information ahead; advance determining means for previously determining whether a winning determining means extracts a specific result of determination based on prescribed starting information read ahead by the starting information read-ahead means before the winning determining means determines the winning or not based on the prescribed starting information stored in starting information storage means; and advance announcing means for making announcement in advance for announcing that the specific result of determination is extracted by the winning determining means before the winning determining means determines the winning or not. The probability of making advance announcement is higher when presentation means performs other presentation motions than a specific presentation motion than when the presentation means performs the specific presentation motion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming table represented by a pachinko machine is configured so that a predetermined profit can be obtained by launching a ball from a launching device and entering the ball into a predetermined winning opening provided in a predetermined gaming area. ing. As one of such game machines, there has been proposed a game machine configured to enhance the effect of production using a moving object that moves and to improve the player's willingness to play (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in recent years, there are a wide variety of player preferences, and while there is a demand for innovative productions that have not been possible in the past, notifications such as jackpot games have been made without interfering with the production effects of such novel productions. It is also necessary to maintain the player's willingness to play.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and can prevent the effect of the presentation from being reduced by the advance notice, and maintain the player's willingness to play. An object is to provide a game table that can be used.

  The present invention provides start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area, and start information storing means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number. In the case where the success / failure determination means for performing the determination of the success / failure based on the start information and the success / failure determination result by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result, the advantage to the player is a first advantage. A control state transition means for shifting the control state from the first control state to a second control state having a different advantage from the first advantage, and corresponding to the result of the success / failure judgment by the success / failure judgment means after the symbols are variably displayed. The symbol display means for performing the symbol fluctuation stop display for stopping the displayed symbol mode, and the start information stored in the start information storage means are pre-read before the success / failure determination means performs the determination of success / failure. Dynamic information prefetching means and the predetermined information prefetched by the start information prefetching means before the determination of correctness based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means is performed by the correctness determination means. Based on the start information, the prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not the specific determination result is derived, and based on the preliminary determination result by the prior determination means, Prior notice means for giving advance notice for deriving a specific result of the validity determination prior to the appropriateness determination means performing the determination, and during the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means A game machine comprising: production means for performing the production operation; and production control means for controlling the production operation by the production means, wherein the advance notice means is the production hand The game table is characterized in that the advance notice is given at a higher probability when a predetermined production operation other than the specific production operation is performed than when a specific production operation is performed. It is.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the effect of the presentation from being reduced by the advance notice, and to maintain the player's willingness to play.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the same pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a decorative design is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) It is an example of a big hit determination table. (B) It is an example of a small hit determination table. (C) It is an example of a symbol determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the control state table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the special hit control state table used in the case of a normal state or the probability variation state 1. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special hit control state table used in the case of the time-short state or the probability variation state 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the round state table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol control state set table used in the case of a normal state or the probability variation state 1. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol control state set table used in the case of the time-short state or the probability variation state 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the state set table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the case of a normal state. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the case of the time-short state or the probability variation state 2. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the case of the probability variation state 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery table number table. It is the figure which showed an example of the timer number determination table used when a special figure stop symbol is a loss symbol 1 and a loss symbol 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the timer number determination table used when a special figure stop symbol is jackpot symbol 1, 3, 4. It is the figure which showed an example of the timer number determination table used when the special figure stop symbols are the big hit symbols 2, 3 and the small hit symbols 1, 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the timer number table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. (A) When jackpot symbol 1 is won as a special symbol stop symbol in the normal state, or when one of jackpot symbols 1, 3, or 4 is won as a special symbol stop symbol in either the probability variation state 2 or the short-time state It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of this game. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a game when jackpot symbol 2 is elected as a special figure stop symbol in any one of a normal state, a time-short state, a probability variation state 1, and a probability variation state 2. (C) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a game when jackpot symbol 3 is elected as a special figure stop symbol in a normal state. (D) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a game when jackpot symbol 4 is elected as a special figure stop symbol in a normal state. (E) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the game when the small hit symbol 1 is won as the special symbol stop symbol in the normal state. (F) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a game when the small hit symbol 2 is elected as a special figure stop symbol in a normal state. (A) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the game in the case of performing a specific effect in a normal state. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the normal production. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of specific production. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect, when four shift symbols 2 (timer number 2) are continuing during the suspension of a special figure variable game. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect when the shift | offset | difference symbol 2 (timer number 5) is continuing four during suspension of a special figure variable game. It is the figure which showed the example of the prefetch alert | report performed based on the 4th holding | maintenance, when the frequency | count of the 1st special figure variable game on hold is 4 times. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific production | presentation after making a big hit with the big hit symbol 3 or 4. (A) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect during the unspecified period at the time of a normal state. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a part of specific effect during the unspecified period at the time of a normal state. It is the figure which showed the example which performs a specific effect again in excess time after performing all the specific effects at the time of a normal state.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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

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

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

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside of the front frame door 106 can be opened. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

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

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

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 has a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the second special figure display device is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (First special figure starting port 230, second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal drawing start port 228, out port 136 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a signal output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the figure display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp) 18, a second special figure holding lamp 220, a high-accuracy middle lamp 222, and the like) and a solenoid 332 that opens and closes the second special figure starting port 232, the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 232, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and an effect movable body 224. A drive circuit 422 for performing drive control of the image, a chance button detection sensor 426 for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136, and a sensor for outputting detection signals from the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402. The circuit 428 is connected.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub control unit 500 includes a basic circuit that receives the control command transmitted by the first sub control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit includes a CPU, a RAM for temporarily storing data, an I / O for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer for measuring time, the number of times, and the like. It is installed. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 are connected to the second sub-control unit 500.

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

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

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

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 5 (a) shows eight types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure K” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In the figure, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure D" are jackpot symbols 1 to 4, which will be described later, and "Special Figure H" and "Special Figure I" are small jackpot symbols 1 and 2, respectively. “Special figure J” and “Special figure K” are “exclusion symbol 1” and “exclusion symbol 2” described later, respectively.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When notifying the jackpot symbols 1 to 4, the decorative symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. When notifying the small hit symbols 1-2, the decorative symbol combination 3 or 4 is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a-208c. On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps, “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in the figure, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Big hit judgment table>
The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6A is stored in association with the lottery data and the type of special drawing lottery state (whether there is a special figure certain change) stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is an example of a data table.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the special figure variable game is won (big hit) based on the information on the jackpot determination table and the type of special figure lottery state (whether or not special figure is probable). A determination is made as to whether it is other than a big hit, for example, a small hit or miss, that is, a big hit determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low-probability state in which a special-figure game is determined to be a winning with a predetermined low probability (in this example, 162/65536), and a low probability. Includes a high probability state (in this example, 1638/65536) indicating information indicating a high probability state in which the special figure variation game is determined to be won (with special figure variation). This is referred to as a special figure without change) and a high probability state (or with a special figure change). Further, there is other information stored in the control state storage area, which will be described later.

  The lottery data of the big hit determination table determines the result of the special figure variation game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10162, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit). Then, information indicating that the big hit flag is stored in the RAM 308 is set to the big hit flag storage area (hereinafter, setting the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the big hit flag ON”). On the other hand, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10162, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the above-mentioned jackpot flag is stored. Information indicating that it is out of the area is set (hereinafter, setting out information in the storage area of the big hit flag is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”).

  In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range of the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10162 (the numerical range size). 162), the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is 162/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data in the high probability state is 10001-1638 (the size of the numerical range is 1638), the winning probability for the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the high probability state is 1638/65536. Yes, the winning probability for the big hit of the special figure variable game is set to be higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

<Small hit judgment table>
The small hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B is stored by associating the type of special drawing lottery status (whether there is special figure certain change) stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data. It is an example of a data table.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether the special figure variation game is won (small hit) based on the information on the small hit determination table and the type of special figure lottery state (whether there is a special figure certain change), Decide whether to win (miss), that is, a small hit determination. The lottery data in the small hit determination table includes the result of the special figure variation game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. It is lottery data used for determination. For example, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 10163 to 11255, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (small hit) and the small hit provided in the RAM 308 is determined. Information indicating that it is a small hit in the flag storage area is set (hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”). On the other hand, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10163 to 11255, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the above-mentioned small hit flag is set. Information indicating that the storage area is out is set (hereinafter, setting out information in the storage area of the small hit flag is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that the special figure winning random number can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range of the lottery data in the low probability state is 10163 to 11255 (the numerical range size). Is 1093), the winning probability per unit for the special figure variable game in the low probability state is 1093/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data in the high probability state is 11639 to 12731 (the numerical range has a size of 1093), the winning probability per small portion of the special figure variable game in the high probability state is 1093/65536. The winning probability per unit for special figure variable games is set to be the same in the low probability state and the high probability state. In addition, the probability that the result of the special figure variation game in the low probability state is determined as an outlier is 64281/65536, and the probability that the result of the special figure variation game in the high probability state is determined as an outlier is 62805/65536.

<Design determination table>
The symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6C is a data table in which the aforementioned big hit flag and small hit flag, lottery data, and the type of the special symbol stop symbol by the special symbol display device 114 are stored in association with each other. .

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

  For example, if the big hit flag is on and the symbol random number value (hit symbol random number value) is a numerical value between 0 and 19659, the big hit symbol 1 is selected as the special symbol stop symbol and the small hit flag is on. When the random number value (the symbol value for small hits) is a numerical value of 32768 to 65535, the small hit symbol 2 is selected as the special figure stop symbol.

<Control status table>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the control state table. This control state table is a data table in which the control state, presence / absence of special figure change, and presence / absence of electric support are associated and stored. The electric support means an operation of opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) at a predetermined time and a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 seconds open, 0.5 seconds closed).

  Based on the control state table and the control state stored in the control state storage area, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not there is a special figure change and the presence or absence of electric support. To remember. For example, if the control state stored in the control state storage area is the normal state, no special figure certain change is stored as information on presence / absence of special figure, and no electric support is stored as information on presence / absence of electric support. Similarly, if the control state stored in the control state storage area is in the short-time state, the information indicating whether there is a special figure change is stored as information indicating whether there is a special figure change, and the information indicating whether there is a power support is stored. If the control state stored in the control state storage area is the probability change state 1, the presence of the special figure certain change is stored as information on the presence / absence of the special figure change, and the absence of electric support is stored as the information on the presence / absence of the electric support. If the control state stored in the control state storage area is the probability variation state 2, the presence of special figure certain change is stored as information on the presence / absence of special figure variation, and the presence of electric support is stored as information about the presence / absence of electric support.

<Special hit control state table>
FIG. 8A shows an example of the special hit control state table used in the normal state or the probability variation state 1, and FIG. 8B shows the special hit control state table used in the time reduction state or the probability variation state 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the table. This special hit control state table is a data table in which the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery and the type of the special hit control state are stored in association with each other.

  Based on this special hit control state table and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the special hit that starts after the special symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The type of control state is stored in the control state storage area described above. For example, when the control state stored in the control state storage area is the normal state or the probability variation state 1 and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the big hit symbol 3, the type of the special hit control state If the control state stored in the control state storage area is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the jackpot symbol 4, The big hit state 2 is stored as the type of the special hit control state.

<Round state table>
FIG. 9 shows an example of the round state table. This round state table is a data table in which the above-described special hit control state, the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during a round, and the maximum opening time are stored in association with each other. The number of times of opening during the round means the number of times the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened during one round, and the maximum opening time is the maximum time when the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened once. Say.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time in the control state storage area based on the round state table and the special hit control state. For example, when the special hit control state stored in the control state storage area is the big hit state 1, 15 rounds are stored as the number of rounds, once as the number of releases during the round, and 30 seconds as the maximum release time.

<Design control state set table>
FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of a symbol control state set table used in the normal state or the probability variation state 1, and FIG. 10B is a symbol control state set used in the time reduction state or the probability variation state 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the table. This symbol control state set table is a data table in which the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above and the type of symbol control state set are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the type of symbol control state set in the control state storage area described above based on the symbol control state set table and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. To do. For example, when the control state stored in the control state storage area is the normal state or the probability variation state 1, and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the jackpot symbol 1, the type of symbol control state set As the state set 2 is stored, the control state stored in the control state storage area is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2, and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the jackpot symbol 2 The state set 3 is stored as the symbol control state set type.

<State set table>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the state set table. This state set table is a data table in which the above-described symbol control state set type, the number of special figure fluctuations, and the control state are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area based on the state set table and the type of the symbol control state set. For example, when the type of symbol control state set stored in the control state storage area is state set 1, 0 is stored as the number of special figure fluctuations and the normal game is used as the control state used after the first special figure fluctuation. When the type of symbol control state set stored in the control state storage area is state set 3, 100 is stored as the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state of the first to 100th special figure fluctuations is stored. As a control state used for the 101st time and thereafter, a normal game is stored.

<Special map variation pattern lottery table set table>
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the normal state, and FIG. 12B is a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery used in the time-short state or the probability variation state 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the table set table, and the same figure (c) is the figure which showed an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set table used in the case of the probability variation state 1. FIG. This special figure variation pattern lottery table set table is a data table in which the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery and the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. Store in the control state storage area. For example, when the control state stored in the control state storage area is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the jackpot symbol 1, the type of the special symbol variation pattern lottery table set When the table set 2 is stored, the control state stored in the control state storage area is the short-time state or the probability variation state 2, and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery is the jackpot symbol 2, Table set 3 is stored as the type of figure variation pattern lottery table set.

<Lottery table number table>
FIG. 13 shows an example of the lottery table number table. This lottery table number table is a data table in which the types of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set, the number of special figure fluctuations, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number in the control state based on the lottery table number table and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set. Store in the area. For example, when the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set stored in the control state storage area is the table set 1, 0 is stored as the special figure fluctuation number of times, and Table 1 is used as the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number. Remember. Further, when the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set stored in the control state storage area is the table set 3, 100 times is stored as the special figure fluctuation frequency, and is used for the first to 100th special figure fluctuation. Special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is stored as table 3, and special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is used as the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number used for the 101st and subsequent special figure fluctuations. The special figure fluctuation pattern lottery is stored in the control state storage area. When the type of the table set is the table set 4, 20 is stored as the special figure fluctuation frequency, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number used in the first to 20th special figure fluctuation is stored as the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number. Table 1 is stored as a special figure variation pattern lottery table number used after the 21st variation.

<Timer number determination table>
14 to 16 are diagrams showing examples of the timer number determination table. More specifically, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table used when the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 1 and the off symbol 2, and FIG. 15 is a special symbol stop symbol at the jackpot symbol 1, 3 4 is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table used in the case of 4, and FIG. 16 is an example of a timer number determination table used when the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol 2, 3 and a small hit symbol 1, 2 FIG.

  The timer number determination table shown in these figures stores the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern lottery table number, lottery data classified by the number of pending special figure variation games, and timer numbers in association with each other. It is a data table.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the timer number determination table, the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number, and the special figure variable game stored in the above-mentioned special figure holding number storage area. The timer number determination lottery for determining the timer number is performed based on the number of holdings and the random number for determining the timer number. For example, when the above-mentioned special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 1 or off symbol 2, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and the special symbol variation pattern lottery table number stored in the control state storage area is In Table 1, if the special figure variable game hold number stored in the special figure hold number storage area is 0 to 2 and the acquired random number for timer number determination is in the range of 0 to 85, the timer number Timer 3 is selected. For example, when the above-mentioned special figure stop symbol is the small hit symbol 1, 2, the special figure variation pattern lottery table number stored in the control state storage area is referred to the timer number determination table shown in FIG. Is the table 3, the special figure variable game storage number stored in the special figure reservation number storage area is 3, and when the acquired random number for timer number determination is in the range of 80-99, Select timer 5.

<Timer number table>
FIG. 17 shows an example of the timer number table. This timer number table is a data table in which the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery and the variation time are stored in association with each other. In addition, although the fluctuation content is described on the right side of the fluctuation time for reference, the information on the fluctuation content is not stored in the ROM 306.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the variation time in the control state storage area based on the timer number table and the timer number determined by the timer number determination lottery. For example, when the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery is timer 1, 2 seconds is stored as the variation time, and when the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery is timer 5, Store 15 seconds as the variation time.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

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

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 313 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 313 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

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

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

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

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S115 and S117) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. The RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

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

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, four initial value generation random numbers for generating initial values of the normal winning random number counter, the big hit symbol random number counter, the small hit symbol random number counter, and the off symbol random number counter, respectively. Update the counter. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the normal winning random number value is 0 to 20, the value is acquired from the normal winning random number counter storage area for generating the normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and the acquired value is changed to the acquired value. After adding 1, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original common winning random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set and the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a first special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a first special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a value in the range of 0 to 127 are also taken. A second special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a second special figure notice lottery random number value to be obtained is provided. In step S117, the values of these counters are updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step S115 and step S117 except during a timer interrupt process that starts at predetermined intervals.

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

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

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

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

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, detection of various sensors 318 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. A signal is input to monitor the presence / absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 318 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

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

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Four random number counters for generating the big hit symbol random number counter, the small symbol symbol random number counter, and the off symbol random number counter are updated. For example, if the range of possible values for the jackpot symbol random number counter is 0 to 65535, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the jackpot symbol random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 65536, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a small hitting design random number counter that fluctuates in a numerical value range of 0 to 65535, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. When the stored initial value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating a small hit design random number counter, The initial value set this time is set to the above-described initial value in order to set the random number counter for generating the small hitting design random number counter and determine that the random number counter for generating the small hitting design random number counter has made one round next. Store in the storage area. In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the other random number counter has made one round next, an initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. Is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, an effect random number value used in the main control unit 300, for example, a general-purpose timer random number value, and a random number counter for generating a special-purpose timer random value are updated.

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

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

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, the following special winning random number acquisition process, first special figure winning random number acquisition process, and second special figure winning random number acquisition process are performed.

  In the random number acquisition process, it is determined in the above-described input port state update process that a game ball has been won (entered) into the general chart starting port 228, and is stored in the universal figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308. This is a process that is performed when the number of pending custom-variable games is less than the upper limit (for example, 4). In this process, a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of the pending general variable game is re-stored in the general figure holding number storage area, and the counter value is obtained from the random number counter for the normal figure winning random number. The counter value is additionally stored in a common random number storage area provided in the RAM 308 as a common random number value.

  In the first special figure random number acquisition process, it is determined in the above-described input port state update process that the game ball has won (entered) the first special figure start port 230, and the first special figure reservation number provided in the RAM 308 is determined. This is a process that is performed when the number of first special figure variable games that are stored in the storage area is less than the upper limit value (for example, 4). In this process, a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of the first special figure variable game being held is stored again in the first special figure holding number storage area, and the built-in corresponding to the above-mentioned first special figure starting port 230 is stored. A counter value is extracted from the counter value storage register, and a value obtained by adding a value of a predetermined random number generation counter (for example, R register) built in the CPU 304 and a predetermined fixed value (for example, 1) to the extracted counter value, The first special figure winning random number value is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area provided in the RAM 308. Next, the counter value is acquired from each random number counter for the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, and the off symbol random number, and the acquired counter value is used as the big hit symbol random number value and the small hit symbol random number value. , And the first special figure winning random number value stored in the temporary storage area as the removal symbol random value, and additionally stored in the first special figure random value storage area as a set of random numbers. After the additional storage, the predetermined temporary storage area described above is cleared.

  In the second special figure random number acquisition process, it is determined in the above-described input port state update process that a game ball has won (entered) the second special figure starting port 232, and the second special figure holding number provided in the RAM 308 is determined. This is processing that is performed when the number of second special figure variation games that are stored in the storage area is less than the upper limit value (for example, 4). In this process, a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of the first special figure variable games held is stored again in the first special figure reservation number storage area, and the built-in corresponding to the above-mentioned second special figure starting port 232 is stored. A counter value is extracted from the counter value storage register, and a value obtained by adding a value of a predetermined random number generation counter (for example, R register) built in the CPU 304 and a predetermined fixed value (for example, 1) to the extracted counter value, The second special figure winning random number value is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area provided in the RAM 308. Next, the counter value is acquired from each random number counter for the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, and the off symbol random number, and the acquired counter value is used as the big hit symbol random number value and the small hit symbol random number value. , And a second special figure winning random number value stored in the temporary storage area as a symbol random value for removal, and additionally stored in the second special figure random value storage area as a set of random numbers. After the additional storage, the predetermined temporary storage area described above is cleared.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when on), and power supply in bit 6. Input information (indicating that it is the first command transmission after power-on when turned on), bits 4-5 for the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 for encryption processing The number of subsequent payout requests is indicated.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member is held open by the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). In addition, a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. If the number is 1 or more, whether or not to win the result of the usual figure variation game by random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above-mentioned usual figure random number value storage area The hit determination is performed, and when winning is determined, the hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal map variable display time. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  Next, in the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is changed from 1 to 0), the big hit flag is turned on. Based on the lottery result of the symbol determination lottery described above, if any of the special symbols A to D shown in FIG. 5A or the small hit flag is on, the lottery result of the symbol determination lottery described above If the special figure H or special figure I and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the special figure J or the special figure K will be set based on the lottery result of the symbol determination lottery described above. In addition, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off, and a setting indicating that the special figure 2 is being stopped is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. Otherwise, turn off the hourly flag. Furthermore, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special control state).

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is being operated in the setting area of the RAM 308. And a special figure provided in the RAM 308 for waiting for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. (2) Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the waiting time management timer. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 30 seconds) Or until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning opening 234.) The door member is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving of the door member of the variable winning opening 234. A signal to be held is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is indicated in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize closing closing transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the control state stored in the control state storage area described above is in the short-time state, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the special-number fluctuation number (100 in this example) is stored in the short-time number storage unit provided in the RAM 308. set. Note that the short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

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

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

  In the special figure 2 related lottery processing, the second special figure variable game and the variable winning opening 234 are not controlled to open and close (the state of the special figure is inactive), and the second special figure variable game held Is equal to or greater than 1, the set of random numbers is extracted from the area storing the random numbers stored in the past from the set of random numbers stored in the second special figure random number value storage area. Further, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of the second special figure variable games that are held is stored again in the second special figure holding number storage area. The second special figure winning random number based on the second special figure winning random number value in the extracted random number set, the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the control state, and the like. A hit / no-go decision (in this case, a big hit determination or a small hit determination) is performed to determine whether the result of the variable game is a win (for example, a big hit or a small win) or a bad win (missed). Next, the random number value of the big hit design random number value, the small hit design random number value, and the losing design random number value in the set of random numbers extracted as described above, the determination result, FIG. 6 (c) Based on the symbol determination table to be shown, the control state, and the like, the special symbol stop symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol variable game is determined. Further, the value of the random number counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value, and the obtained special figure timer random value, the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. Based on the number of reserved special figure variable games, etc., one time to display the special figure on the second special figure display device 214 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is selected as the special figure. The variation display time is stored in a second special figure variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308. The random number values used for these determinations and determinations are deleted.

  In the special figure 1 related lottery process, the first special figure variable game and the variable prize winning opening 234 are not controlled (the special figure is in a non-operating state), and the first special figure variable game is held. When the number of the random numbers is 1 or more, the random number set is extracted from the area storing the random numbers stored in the past in the first special figure random number value storage area. Further, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of the first special figure variable games that are held is stored again in the first special figure holding number storage area. The first special figure by random number lottery based on the first special figure winning random number value in the extracted random number set, the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the control state, and the like. A hit / no-go decision (in this case, a big hit determination or a small hit determination) is performed to determine whether the result of the variable game is a win (for example, a big hit or a small win) or an unfavorable (out of win). Next, the random number value of the big hit design random number value, the small hit design random number value, and the losing design random number value in the set of random numbers extracted as described above, the determination result, FIG. 6 (c) Based on the symbol determination table to be shown, the control state, and the like, the special symbol stop symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol variable game is determined. Further, the value of the random number counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value, and the obtained special figure timer random value, the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. Based on the number of special figure variable games that are held, etc., one time for displaying the special figure on the first special figure display device 214 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is selected as the special figure. The variation display time is stored in a first special figure variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308. The random number values used for these determinations and determinations are deleted.

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the big hit flag or the small hit flag, the control state, the timer number determined in the above-described timer number determination lottery, etc. In the case of a variable stop command, including information indicating the value of the big hit flag and the small hit flag, the control state, etc., in the case of a winning effect command and an end effect start command, including information indicating the control state, In the case of a big hit round number designation command, the control state, the number of rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data stored in the RAM 308 is selected in the big hit flag / small hit flag value, control state, special figure 1 related lottery process, and special figure 2 related lottery process. Information indicating the timer number, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the value of the big hit flag or the small hit flag, the control state, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the control state, the hold Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable games or the second special figure variable games being set is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 423, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, control status, and hold Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable games or the second special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the command data includes the number of rounds stored in the RAM 308, the control state, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, and the like. Set the information shown. In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of rounds stored in the RAM 308, the control state, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, and the like. Set the information shown.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door open error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a lower plate full error is detected. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

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

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

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

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step S313, image control processing is performed. In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 426.

  In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S501 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process to restore the original timer variable storage area. Remember. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S503, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

<Flow until production start>
Next, the flow up to the start of production in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 detects that a predetermined ball is received at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined ball detection sensor detects In the case of the special figure related lottery process, the big hit determination using the big hit determination table shown in FIG. 6A and the small hit determination using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. And set the big hit flag or the small hit flag on or off, respectively.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stops the special figure based on the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The symbol determination lottery which determines the kind of symbol (in this example, the big hit symbols 1-4, the small hit symbols 1-2, and the off symbol 1-2) is performed.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the presence / absence of special figure change and the presence / absence of electric support in the above-described control state storage area based on the control state table shown in FIG. 7 and the control state. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special hit control state table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and the special figure stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. The type of control state is stored in the control state storage area described above. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the above-described special hit control state. Store in the area.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the symbol control state set table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. The type of control state set is stored in the control state storage area described above. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area based on the state set table shown in FIG. 11 and the type of the symbol control state set. To do.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. Then, the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set is stored in the control state storage area. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, and the special figure fluctuation number and special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number. Is stored in the control state storage area described above. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the above special figure stop symbol, the above special figure variation pattern lottery table number, and the above special figure reservation number storage area. The timer number determination lottery for determining the timer number is performed based on the number of reserved special figure variation games stored and the random number for determining the timer number. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the variation time in the control state storage area based on the timer number table shown in FIG. 17 and the timer number determined by the timer number determination lottery. .

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the above-mentioned special figure 2 using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and starts the fluctuation of the special figure 2. When the variation time previously determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop and display the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Thereafter, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs each process described in the special figure state update process described above according to the special figure state.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes information indicating information such as the value of the big hit flag or the small hit flag, the control state, the timer number determined in the above-described timer number determination lottery in the command setting transmission process described above. Variation start command, symbol variation stop command including information indicating the value of the big hit flag or small hit flag, control status, etc., production start command / production end command / winning effect command including information indicating the control status, etc., control A jackpot round number designation command including information such as the state and the number of rounds is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 at each timing. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 can determine the production control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300, and is included in the output schedule information according to the command type included in the received output schedule information. Based on the stored information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the command performs processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to the received command from the ROM 406 in the first sub-control unit main process described above, and when the effect data needs to be updated. Performs update processing of production data. Specifically, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives an effect start command instructing the start of the specific effect from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 performs processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. Using the decorative symbol display device 208, for example, a specific effect as shown in FIG. 22C (in this example, an image in which Tono is dueling with an enemy) is executed. Further, when an effect start command for instructing the start of the normal effect is received from the main control unit 300, processing such as reading the effect data of the normal effect from the ROM 406 is performed, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is used, for example, A normal effect as shown in FIG. 22B (in this example, an image where the lord sits in the room) is executed.

<Game progress example 1>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21A, the progress example 1 of the game will be described in detail. This figure shows that when the big hit symbol 1 is won as the special symbol stop symbol in the normal state, or one of the big hit symbols 1, 3, or 4 is won as the special symbol stop symbol in either the probability variation state 2 or the short-time state It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the game in a case.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the symbol control state set table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. In this example, the control state is the normal state, the special figure stop symbol is the big hit symbol 1, or the control state is the probability variation state 2 or the short-time state. However, since the special figure stop symbol is one of the jackpot symbols 1, 3, and 4, the state set 2 is stored as the state set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area described above based on the state set table shown in FIG. 11 and the type of the symbol control state set described above. In this example, since the symbol control state set is state set 2, 0 is stored as the number of special figure fluctuations, and probability variation state 2 (with special figure certain variation, with electric support) is stored as the control state.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. The special figure variation pattern lottery table set type is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the big hit symbol 1 or the control state is definitely changed. Since either the state 2 or the short-time state and the special figure stop symbol is one of the big hit symbols 1, 3, and 4, the table set 2 is stored as the special figure variation pattern lottery table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 2, so that the special figure fluctuation frequency is 0, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is table 2. Remember.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 by using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to win the jackpot symbol 1 in the normal state, the probable variation state 2 and the short-time state in the jackpot. The stop symbol mode of any of symbols 1, 3, and 4 is stopped and displayed. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a big hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable winning opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure variation pattern lottery table number is the table 2 after the big hit game ends. Select the timer number to be used. Specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 1 or 2, and the number of holds is 0 to 3, the timer number corresponding to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, shortened) or timer 6 (fluctuation time 50 seconds, super reach) is selected with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. If the number of holds is 4, the timer number corresponding to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14, ie, timer 1 (variation time 2 seconds, super shortened), timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds) , Super Reach) is selected with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. When the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 2 and the number of holds is 0 to 3, the timer number corresponding to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. (Second, shortened) and timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds, super reach) are selected with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. In this case, one of the timer numbers corresponding to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14, that is, timer 1 (variation time 2 seconds, super shortened), timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds, super reach). Are selected with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is the small hit symbol 1, 2 or the big hit symbol 2, 3 in the non-electric support and the holding number is 0 to 3, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. Select one of the timer numbers corresponding to Table 2, that is, timer 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, shortened) and timer 6 (fluctuation time 50 seconds, super reach) with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. When the special symbol stop symbol is the small hit symbol 1, 2 or the big hit symbol 2, 3 in non-electric support, and the number of holds is 4, it corresponds to the table 2 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. The timer number to be used, that is, timer 1 (change time 2 seconds, super shortened) or timer 6 (change time 50 seconds, super reach) is selected with a winning probability of 98% and 2%, respectively. Thereafter, the main control unit 300 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 2.

<Example 2 in which special performance is performed at a specific time>
Next, Example 2 in which a specific effect is performed at a specific time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a time chart showing an example of the game flow when the big hit symbol 2 is won as a special figure stop symbol in any of the normal state, the short time state, the probability variation state 1, and the probability variation state 2.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the symbol control state set table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. Is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, the control state is any one of the normal state, the short time state, the probability variation state 1, and the probability variation state 2, and the special figure stop symbol is the jackpot symbol 2. Then, state set 3 is stored as a state set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area described above based on the state set table shown in FIG. 11 and the type of the symbol control state set described above. In this example, since the symbol control state set is state set 3, in this example, the combination of the special figure fluctuation count is 100, the control state is the short-time state (no special figure certain change, with electric support), and the special figure fluctuation count , 0, and the control state is stored in the normal state (no special figure accuracy change, no electric support).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. Thus, the type of the special figure variation pattern lottery table set is stored in the above-described control state storage area. Since the figure stop symbol is jackpot symbol 2, table set 3 is stored as a special figure variation pattern lottery table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 3, the special figure fluctuation frequency is 100, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 3. The combination and the combination of the special figure variation frequency of 0 and the special figure variation pattern lottery table number of the table 1 are respectively stored.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 by using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop-display the stop symbol mode of the jackpot symbol 2. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a big hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable winning opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number as the table 3 during the first to 100th special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game is finished (during the short time state). A timer number corresponding to the table 3 of the timer number determination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 is selected. More specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol is out of symbol 1 or 2, the timer number corresponding to the table 3 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. Time 5 seconds, shortened) and timer 5 (variation time 15 seconds, special variation) are selected with winning probabilities of 80% and 20%, respectively. The probability that the timer 5 is selected in the low probability state is approximately 12856/65536, and the probability that the timer 5 is selected in the high probability state is approximately 12561/65536. If the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3 or 4 in the electric support, the timer number corresponding to the table 3 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. That is, timer 5 (variation time 15 seconds, special fluctuation) is selected with a winning probability of 100%. If the special symbol stop symbol is a small hit symbol 1, 2 or a big hit symbol 2, 3 during non-electric support, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. The corresponding timer number, ie, timer 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, shortened) or timer 5 (fluctuation time 15 seconds, special fluctuation) is selected with a winning probability of 80% and 20%, respectively.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above. Upon receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 3 in the main control unit 300 (controls the short-time game for 100 special figure variation displays). ) During the “specific period”, the specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406 in the first sub-control unit main process described above. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special variation (timer 7) using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, the player's expectation can be enhanced. There is a case.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure fluctuation display in the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special figure fluctuation display after the specific effect ends. It is configured. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts from the timer shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 1 after the 101st special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. A timer number corresponding to table 1 of the number determination table is selected. Specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 1 or 2, and the number of holds is 0 to 3, the timer number corresponding to the table 1 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 3 (variation time 10 seconds, normal), timer 4 (variation time 12 seconds, normal reach), timer 5 (15 seconds, special fluctuation), timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds, super reach), 88% each , 9%, 1%, 2% winning probability. The probability that the timer 5 is selected in the low probability state is about 643/65536, and the probability that the timer 5 is selected in the high probability state is about 628/65536. When the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 1 or 2, and the number of holds is 4, the timer number corresponding to the table 1 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14, that is, the timer 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, Shortening), timer 4 (variation time 12 seconds, normal reach), and timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds, super reach) are selected with a winning probability of 97%, 1%, and 2%, respectively. If the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3 or 4 in the electric support, the timer number corresponding to table 1 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. That is, either timer 4 (variation time 12 seconds, normal reach) or timer 6 (variation time 50 seconds, super reach) is selected with a winning probability of 80% or 20%, respectively. If the special symbol stop symbol is a small hit symbol 1, 2 or a big hit symbol 2, 3 during non-electric support, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. The corresponding timer number, that is, timer 7 (variation time 25 seconds) is selected with a winning probability of 100%.

<Example 3 in which special performance is performed at a specific time>
Next, Example 3 in which a specific effect is performed at a specific time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a time chart showing an example of the flow of a game when the jackpot symbol 3 is won as a special symbol stop symbol in the normal state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the symbol control state set table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. In this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the big hit symbol 3, the state set 4 is stored as the state set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area described above based on the state set table shown in FIG. 11 and the type of the symbol control state set described above. In this example, since the symbol control state set is state set 4, 0 is stored as the number of special figure fluctuations, and probability variation state 1 (with special figure certain variation, no electric support) is stored as the control state.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. The special figure variation pattern lottery table set type is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is jackpot symbol 3, the special figure variation pattern Table set 4 is stored as a lottery table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 4, the special figure fluctuation number of times is 20, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 3. The combination and the combination of the special figure fluctuation pattern number of 0 and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number of the table 1 are respectively stored.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop-display the stop symbol mode of the jackpot symbol 3. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a big hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable winning opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number as the table 3 during the first to twentieth special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. The timer number corresponding to the table 3 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 16 is selected (details are as described above).

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs the above-described first sub-control unit main process during the “specific period” during which the main control unit 300 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 3. Then, the specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special variation (timer 5) using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, the player's expectation can be enhanced. There is a case.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure fluctuation display in the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special figure fluctuation display after the specific effect ends. It is configured. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the timer shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 1 after the special figure fluctuation display 21st time after the big hit game ends. A timer number corresponding to table 1 of the number determination table is selected, and the game is controlled based on the timer number (details are as described above).

  In addition, after the specific time (in this example, after the 21st special map change display after the end of the big hit), the first sub-control unit 400 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the specific effect, and when the lottery is won You may comprise so that a specific effect may be performed a predetermined fluctuation display frequency | count (for example, once or several times). With such a configuration, since the specific performance is performed at random times after the specific time, the player's expectation may be maintained even after the specific time.

  Further, it may be determined whether or not the specific effect is performed depending on whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is the off symbol 2, for example, a predetermined number (two to four) off symbols 2 are continuously held. In some cases, a specific effect may be performed. With such a configuration, the table 1 of the off symbol 1 has a higher probability of winning the timer 5 than the table 1 of the off symbol 1 in the same manner as the table 3, and the specific effect and special fluctuation (timer 5) are given at a specific time. This may increase the player's expectation. Further, the number of times of performing the specific effect is not limited to the number of special figure fluctuations of 20, but may be determined by lottery.

<Example 4 in which special performance is performed at a specific time>
Next, Example 4 in which a specific effect is performed at a specific time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a time chart showing an example of the flow of a game when the big hit symbol 4 is won as a special figure stop symbol in the normal state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the symbol control state set table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol determination lottery described above. However, in this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the big hit symbol 4, the state set 4 is stored as a state set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 stores the number of special figure fluctuations and the control state in the control state storage area described above based on the state set table shown in FIG. 11 and the type of the symbol control state set described above. In this example, since the symbol control state set is state set 4, 0 is stored as the number of special figure fluctuations, and probability variation state 1 (with special figure certain variation, no electric support) is stored as the control state.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. The special figure variation pattern lottery table set type is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the jackpot symbol 4, the special figure variation pattern Table set 5 is stored as a lottery table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 5, so the special figure fluctuation number is 20, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 4. The combination and the combination of the number of special figure fluctuations of 0 and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number of Table 1 are stored.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop-display the stop symbol mode of the jackpot symbol 4. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a big hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable winning opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, since the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number as the table 4 during the first to twentieth special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game, the above-described FIG. 14 to FIG. The timer number corresponding to the table 4 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 16 is selected. Specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol is out of symbol 1 or 2, the timer number corresponding to the table 4 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. Time 5 seconds, shortened) and timer 5 (variation time 15 seconds, special variation) are selected with a winning probability of 90% and 10%, respectively. The probability that the timer 5 is selected in the low probability state is about 6428/65536, and the probability that the timer 5 is selected in the high probability state is about 6281/65536. If the special symbol stop symbol is jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3 or 4 in the electric support, the timer number corresponding to the table 4 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. That is, timer 5 (variation time 15 seconds, special fluctuation) is selected with a winning probability of 100%. If the special symbol stop symbol is a small hit symbol 1, 2 or a big hit symbol 2, 3 during non-electric support, the timer number determination table shown in FIG. The corresponding timer number, that is, timer 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, shortened) or timer 5 (fluctuation time 15 seconds, special fluctuation) is selected with a winning probability of 90% or 10%, respectively.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs the above-described first sub-control unit main process during the “specific period” during which the main control unit 300 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 4. , The specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special variation (timer 5) using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, the player's expectation can be enhanced. There is a case.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure fluctuation display in the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special figure fluctuation display after the specific effect ends. It is configured. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the timer shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 1 after the special figure fluctuation display 21st time after the big hit game ends. A timer number corresponding to table 1 of the number determination table is selected, and the game is controlled based on the timer number (details are as described above).

<Example 5 in which special performance is performed at a specific time>
Next, Example 5 in which a specific effect is performed at a specific time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a time chart showing an example of a game flow when the small hit symbol 1 is won as the special symbol stop symbol in the normal state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. The type of the figure variation pattern lottery table set is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the small hit symbol 1, the special figure variation pattern lottery is selected. The table set 4 is stored as a table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, since the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 4, the special figure fluctuation number of times is 20, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 3. The combination and the combination of the special figure fluctuation pattern number of 0 and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number of the table 1 are respectively stored.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 by using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the timer number determination lottery has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop-display the stop symbol mode of the small hit symbol 1. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a small hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable prize opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number as the table 3 during the first to twentieth special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. The timer number corresponding to the table 3 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 16 is selected (details are as described above).

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs the above-described first sub-control unit main process during the “specific period” during which the main control unit 300 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 3. Then, the specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special variation (timer 5) using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, the player's expectation can be enhanced. There is a case.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure fluctuation display in the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special figure fluctuation display after the specific effect ends. It is configured. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the timer shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 1 after the special figure fluctuation display 21st time after the big hit game ends. A timer number corresponding to table 1 of the number determination table is selected, and the game is controlled based on the timer number (details are as described above).

<Example 6 in which special performance is performed at a specific time>
Next, Example 6 in which a specific effect is performed at a specific time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a time chart showing an example of the flow of a game when the small hit symbol 2 is won as a special symbol stop symbol in the normal state.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the special figure variation pattern lottery table set table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C and the special figure stop symbol determined by the symbol determination lottery described above. The type of the figure variation pattern lottery table set is stored in the above-described control state storage area. In this example, since the control state is the normal state and the special figure stop symbol is the small hit symbol 2, the special figure variation pattern lottery is selected. The table set 5 is stored as a table set.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on the lottery table number table shown in FIG. 13 and the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set described above, the special figure fluctuation frequency and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. The number is stored in the control state storage area described above. In this example, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table set is the table set 5, so the special figure fluctuation number is 20, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 4. The combination and the combination of the number of special figure fluctuations of 0 and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number of Table 1 are stored.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 by using the second special symbol display device 214 in the special figure state update process described above, and before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. When the variation time determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 is used to stop display the stop symbol pattern of the small hit symbol 2. Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of the special hit control state based on the special hit control state table shown in FIG. 8 and the special figure stop symbol determined in the above-described symbol determination lottery. After storing in the control state storage area, based on the round state table shown in FIG. 9 and the special hit control state described above, the number of rounds, the number of releases during the round, and the maximum release time are stored in the control state storage area. To do. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 executes a small hit game (such as opening / closing control of the door member of the variable prize opening 234) based on information such as the number of rounds, the number of times of opening during the round, and the maximum opening time.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 has the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number as the table 43 during the first to twentieth special figure fluctuation display after the big hit game is finished. A timer number corresponding to the table 4 of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 16 is selected (details are as described above).

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs the above-described first sub-control unit main process during the “specific period” during which the main control unit 300 controls the game based on the timer number corresponding to the table 4. , The specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special variation (timer 5) using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, the player's expectation can be enhanced. There is a case.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure fluctuation display in the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special figure fluctuation display after the specific effect ends. It is configured. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the timer shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 because the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table number is the table 1 after the special figure fluctuation display 21st time after the big hit game ends. A timer number corresponding to table 1 of the number determination table is selected, and the game is controlled based on the timer number (details are as described above).

<Example 1 in which specific performance is performed at unspecified time>
Next, Example 1 in which a specific effect is performed at an unspecified time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a time chart showing an example of the game flow when a specific effect is performed in a normal state.

  In this example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits the above-described command setting when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal state (for example, when a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a specific effect is won). In the process, an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Upon receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 causes the main control unit 300 to perform special map fluctuation display 20 times during the “unspecified period” other than the above-mentioned “specific time” (in this example, in the normal state). In the first sub-control unit main process described above, the specific effect is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208 by performing processing such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406. In this example, since the specific effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the special figure variation display using the second special symbol display device 214 are simultaneously performed at a specific time, even though it is an unspecified period, It can be confused which game is being played in which period, and a new depth may be given to the game.

  Further, in this example, the pre-read notification described later is not performed during the special figure variation display during the specific effect, but the pre-read notification described later is performed during the special diagram variation display after the end of the specific effect. It is configured as follows. For this reason, since the specific effect can be performed without interrupting the pre-read notification, the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced by the pre-read notification, and the player's interest can be prevented from being lowered. There is.

<Example 2 in which specific performance is performed at unspecified time>
Next, Example 2 in which a specific effect is performed at an unspecified time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example in which a specific effect is performed when four symbols 2 (timer number 2) continue during the suspension of the special figure variable game.

  In this example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 as shown in FIG. The number of lamps corresponding to 4 times is turned on, and the first special figure display device 212 is used to display the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the timer 2 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, shortened) of the off symbol 2. Do. Further, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the decorative symbols in a variable manner.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212, as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the decoration 3-decoration 2-decoration 3 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (four times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5C, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the fluctuation display (fluctuation time 5 seconds) of the special figure 1 and A rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 sends an effect start command for instructing the start of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of starting the first special figure variable game. Send. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs a process such as reading the effect data of the specific effect from the ROM 406 in the above-described first sub-control unit main process, and uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform the specific effect. Execute.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, decorative 3-decoration 3-decoration 2 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (three times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) and the first A rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a decorative symbol stop display based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, a decoration 3-decoration 2-decoration 4 corresponding to a detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (two times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5G, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (fluctuation time of 5 seconds) and the first A rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, decoration 4-decoration 2-decoration 3 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of first special figure variable games held (one time in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5I, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) and the first A rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 and the first sub control part 400 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, decoration 2 -decoration 4 -decoration 3 corresponding to detachment) Stop display).

  Further, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits an effect end command for instructing the end of the specific effect to the first sub-control unit 400 in the above-described command setting transmission process at the timing of performing the stop display of FIG. To do. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command ends the specific effect in the first sub-control unit main process described above. That is, in this example, the period from the change display start timing of the special figure 1 shown in FIG. 1C to the stop display timing of the special figure 1 shown in FIG. The specific effect is executed over the “specific period”).

<Example 3 in which specific performance is performed at unspecified time>
Next, Example 3 in which a specific effect is performed at an unspecified time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example in which a specific effect is performed when four symbols 2 (timer number 5) are consecutive while the special figure variable game is on hold.

  In this example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 as shown in FIG. The number of lamps corresponding to “4 times” is turned on, and the first special figure display device 212 is used to display the fluctuation of the special figure 1 based on the timer 5 (fluctuation time of 15 seconds) of the off symbol 2. Further, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the decorative symbols in a variable manner.

  Hereinafter, except for the fluctuation time and the stop display pattern, the description is omitted because it is the same flow as <Example 2 in which a specific effect is performed at an unspecified time>. A specific effect is executed over a period ("unspecified period" other than the above-mentioned "specific period") from the fluctuation display start timing to the stop display timing of FIG. 1 shown in FIG.

<Read-ahead notification>
Next, the above-described prefetch notification will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed the example of the prefetch alerting | reporting performed based on the 4th holding | maintenance, when the frequency | count of the 1st special figure variable game on hold is 4 times.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes a start information storage unit (for example, a RAM 308, a first special figure random value storage area, a second special figure random value storage area, a random number counter, etc.) before making a big hit determination. An area for temporarily storing a random number value or a set of random numbers generated by performing predetermined processing on the counter value after reading the counter value before it is stored in the first special figure random number value storage area, a random number counter For example, an area for temporarily storing a random number value or a set of random numbers generated by performing predetermined processing on the counter value after reading the counter value from the second special figure random number value storage area. ) Stored in the starting information storage means (for example, a special figure winning random number value, the set of random numbers, etc.) and pre-determining whether the starting information is stored based on the predetermined starting information stored in the starting information storage means Prior to being performed by the determination unit (for example, the special drawing 1 related lottery process or the special figure 2 related lottery process), it is determined based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading unit. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not the means derives the specific success / failure determination result (for example, special drawing 1 related lottery processing and special figure 2 related lottery processing are separate from special figure 1 related lottery processing and special drawing (2) Preliminary determination process for performing one or more of determination of success / failure based on start information, derivation of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device, and derivation of the variable display period of the special figure) When the big hit determination (for example, special figure 1 related lottery process or special figure 2 related lottery process) is performed, the specific result (for example, whether or not the big hit is won is stopped and displayed) Whether , Whether the length of the symbol variable display period is greater than a certain length, whether the symbol variable display period is less than a certain length, and whether the symbol variable display period is a certain length One or more of them is pre-determined based on the pre-read start information, and based on this pre-determination result, the big hit determination (for example, special figure 1 related lottery process, special figure 2 related lottery process, by the pass / fail determination means The pre-read notification including the advance notice information that causes the player to expect that the determination results in a specific result (for example, winning a jackpot) is performed before the jackpot determination. In this example, the start information corresponding to the first (first) hold among the four holds is pre-read, and the big hit determination is preliminarily notified by pre-read notification that the big win is won.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, as shown in FIG. 5A, uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to count the number of first special figure variable games that are held (in this example, 4 The number of lamps corresponding to the number of times is turned on, and the first special figure display device 212 is used to display the fluctuation of the special figure 1. Further, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the decorative symbols in a variable manner. In addition, this example is a case where the big hit determination corresponding to the first (first) hold among the four holds is a big hit, and a pre-reading notification that suggests this big hit in a prior special figure fluctuation display is performed.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212, as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the decoration 3-decoration 2-decoration 3 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (four times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5C, the main control unit 300 performs the variable display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 218 and rotates the first sub control part 400. Send a start command. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 instructs the start of prefetch notification in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of starting the first special figure variable game based on the fourth hold. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the variable display of the decorative symbol using the decorative symbol display device 208 in the first sub-control unit main process described above, and reads the pre-read notification effect data from the ROM 406. The pre-notification notification (in this example, the display of the character image indicating the big hit and “Atari?” In this example) is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, decorative 3-decoration 3-decoration 2 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (three times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5E, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1 and rotates to the first sub control unit 400. Send a start command. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 instructs the start of the prefetch notification in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of starting the first special figure variable game based on the third hold. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the variable display of the decorative symbol using the decorative symbol display device 208 in the first sub-control unit main process described above, and reads the pre-read notification effect data from the ROM 406. The pre-notification notification (in this example, the display of the character image indicating the big hit and “Atari?” In this example) is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a decorative symbol stop display based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, a decoration 3-decoration 2-decoration 4 corresponding to a detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of the first special figure variable game being held (two times in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5G, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the variable display of the special figure 1 and rotates the first sub control part 400. Send a start command. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 instructs the start of the prefetch notification in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of starting the first special figure variable game based on the second hold. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the variable display of the decorative symbol using the decorative symbol display device 208 in the first sub-control unit main process described above, and reads the pre-read notification effect data from the ROM 406. The pre-notification notification (in this example, the display of the character image indicating the big hit and “Atari?” In this example) is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decoration symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, decoration 4-decoration 2-decoration 3 corresponding to detachment). Stop display).

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 starts the first special figure variable game based on the number of first special figure variable games held (one time in this example). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5I, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure display device 218 to perform the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) and the first A rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform variable display of decorative symbols based on the first special figure variable game. Further, the main control unit 300 uses the first special figure holding lamp 218 to turn off the lamps corresponding to the number of first special figure variable games that have been held (one time in this example).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 instructs the start of the prefetch notification in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of starting the first special figure variable game based on the hold of the first eye. Is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Receiving this command, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the variable display of the decorative symbol using the decorative symbol display device 208 in the first sub-control unit main process described above, and reads the pre-read notification effect data from the ROM 406. The pre-notification notification (in this example, the display of the character image indicating the big hit and “Atari?” In this example) is executed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the stop display of the special figure 1 and the first sub control part 400 using the first special figure display device 212 as shown in FIG. Send a stop start command. Accordingly, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to stop display of the decorative symbol based on the first special figure variable game (in this example, the ornament 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 corresponding to the jackpot. Stop display).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 transmits a command for instructing the end of the prefetch notification to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process described above at the timing of performing the stop display of FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command ends the prefetch notification in the first sub-control unit main process described above. That is, in this example, the pre-read notification is executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 shown in (c), (e), (g) and (i) (during the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol).

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Next, examples of other specific effects will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed after a big hit with the big hit symbol 3 or 4. In this example, after the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be a big hit symbol 3 or 4 and a big hit game is performed, the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery (in this example, the timer 5 (the variation time is 15 seconds) )), The specific effect is executed while the special figure is displayed in a variable manner.

  FIG. 27A is a diagram illustrating an example in which a specific effect is performed during an unspecified period in the normal state. In this example, when the fluctuation of the special figure is displayed based on the timer number (in this example, timer 2 (fluctuation time is 5 seconds)) determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery, The specific effect is executed for three times of display (15 seconds).

  FIG. 27B is a diagram showing an example in which a part of the specific effect is performed during the unspecified period in the normal state. In this example, when the fluctuation display of the special figure is performed based on the timer number determined by the above-described timer number determination lottery (in this example, the timer 2 (fluctuation time is 5 seconds)), the fluctuation of the special figure is performed. The specific effect is executed only for one display (5 seconds).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the specific effect is performed again in the excess time after all the specific effects are performed in the normal state. In this example, when the fluctuation of the special figure is displayed based on the timer number (in this example, timer 2 (fluctuation time is 5 seconds)) determined by the above-described lottery for determining the timer number, the fluctuation of the special figure is performed. After executing the specific effect halfway through the display twice (10 seconds), the special drawing is based on the timer number determined in the above-described timer number determination lottery (in this example, timer 5 (variation time is 15 seconds)). When the variable display is performed, the continuation of the above-mentioned specific effect is performed only for one time (15 seconds) of the variable display of the special figure.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment derives start information when a game ball enters the start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232). Start information deriving means (for example, generating a random number value) (for example, basic random number update processing of the main control unit 300), and start information that can store the start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number The start-up information pre-reading means is pre-read before the determination based on the storage means (for example, RAM 308) and the predetermined start-up information stored in the start-up information storage means before the success / failure determination means is performed. Pre-determining means (for example, main control in the above-mentioned pre-reading notification described above) for pre-determining whether or not the appropriateness determining means derives the specific validity determination result based on the predetermined start information 300), a success / failure determination unit (for example, a part of the special drawing related lottery process of the main control unit 300) for determining whether or not it is correct based on the start information, and a determination result (for example, a big hit) When the determination result) is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, big hit), the first advantage is from the first state (for example, the normal state) in which the advantage for the player is the first advantage. And a state transition means (for example, a part of the special figure state update processing of the main control unit 300) for transitioning the state to a second state (for example, a short time state) having a different advantage from the symbol, The symbol display means (for example, the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214) for performing symbol change stop display for stopping and displaying the symbol form corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination unit, and the success / failure determination. Means is wrong Before performing the determination, the start information prefetching means (for example, the process described with reference to FIG. 25) for prefetching the start information stored in the start information storage means, and the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means are performed. Prior determination means (for example, described with reference to FIG. 25) that predetermines whether or not the specific determination result is derived based on the start information pre-read by the start information pre-read means when performed. Processing) and prior notice notification (for example, pre-read notification) for notifying in advance that the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means Prior notice means (for example, the process described with reference to FIG. 25) performed before the rejection determination means performs the determination, and an effect operation during the symbol variation stop display by the symbol display means A game table including presentation means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) and presentation control means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400) for controlling the presentation operation by the presentation means. The pre-notification means performs a predetermined effect operation other than the specific effect operation, rather than the case where the effect means performs a specific effect operation (for example, the specific effect shown in FIG. 22C). The game table is characterized in that the prior notice is given with a higher probability.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the specific effect can be performed without interruption of the advance notice, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being reduced by the advance notice, and the interest of the player is increased. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the deterioration.

  In addition, a variable period for determining a variable display period of the symbol based on a period information table (for example, a timer number table) including one or a plurality of period information (for example, a variable time) and a determination result of the determination by the determination unit. Determining means (for example, a part of the special drawing related lottery process of the main control unit 300) and effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) for controlling the effect operation by the effect means; The display means is configured to variably display symbols over the variable display period of the symbols determined by the variable period determination means, and a period information storage means (for example, ROM 306) that stores a plurality of types of the period information table. And the period information table used by the variation period determining means over a predetermined control period constituted by one or a plurality of symbol variation stop displays. A plurality of types of period information stored in the period information storage unit, including a period information table acquisition unit (for example, a part of the special drawing related lottery process of the main control unit 300) acquired from the period information storage unit The table has a predetermined first control period (for example, after the start of use of the table set 4 or the table set 5 and after the symbol variation stop display is performed 20 times, the period during which the table 1 is in use, etc.) The first period information table used by the variable period determining means (for example, Table 1, the timer numbers for the symbols 1 and 2 shown in FIG. Table 1 in the decision table) and a predetermined second control period (for example, 20 times of symbol change after the start of use of the table set 4 or the table set 5) Stop display is performed, and the second period information table (for example, Table 3, Table 4, which is selected as the determination result) is used by the variable period determining means during the period in which Table 3 and Table 4 are in use. 14 is included in the timer number determination table for the symbols 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 14, and the variation period determining means includes the first variable period determining means. When the variable display period of the symbol is determined based on the period information table, the first probability (for example, if the table 1 being used is 0-2, about 643/65536 in the low probability state, high In the probability state, about 628/65536), the specific period information is determined as the symbol variable display period, and the variable period determining means is configured to determine the second period information table. When the variable display period of the symbol is determined based on the bull, the second probability higher than the first probability (for example, if Table 3 is in use, about 12856/65536 in the low probability state, the high probability state Is about 12561/65536, and if table 4 is in use, it is about 6428/65536 in the low probability state and about 6281/65536 in the high probability state) and specific period information (for example, timer 5 (variation time 15 seconds)). The effect control means is configured to determine the specific effect operation in the effect means during the second control period rather than during the first control period. The probability of performing it may be high.

  With such a configuration, the symbol variation stop display is performed over a specific period by performing a specific rendering operation by the rendering unit in spite of a state in which the symbol variation stop display is difficult to perform over a specific period. The player may be expected to be in a state where the game is likely to be performed, and a new depth may be given to the game.

  In addition, when the period information table acquisition unit acquires the first period information table (for example, unspecified time), the period information table acquisition unit acquires the second period information table. In the case of being present (for example, a specific time), the probability that the effect control unit causes the effect unit to perform the specific effect operation may be higher.

  With such a configuration, the symbol variation stop display is performed over a specific period by performing a specific rendering operation by the rendering unit in spite of a state in which the symbol variation stop display is difficult to perform over a specific period. The player may be expected to be in a state where the game is likely to be performed, and a new depth may be given to the game.

  Further, the effect control means may cause the effect means to perform the specific effect operation when the symbol variation display period is determined based on the specific period information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the state may be a state in which the symbol variation stop display is easily performed over a specific period by performing a specific rendering operation by the rendering unit, There are cases where a new depth can be given to the game.

  In addition, a specific effect state start unit (for example, part of the effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400) that starts a specific effect state in which the effect unit performs a specific effect operation every time the symbol variation stop display is performed. And a specific effect state ending means for ending the specific effect state (for example, a part of the effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400), and during the second control period (for example, a specific time), The specific effect state is the symbol variation stop display rather than the probability (for example, the probability of 1/100) that the specific effect state continues until the symbol variation stop display is performed for a predetermined first number of times (for example, 10 times). The specific effect state ending means operates so that the probability of continuing until a second number of times (for example, 20 times) greater than the first number of times is increased (for example, a probability of 20/100). Configured as It may be.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to confuse the player with which state the game is played in a plurality of states with different continuity of a specific presentation operation by the production means, and a new depth in the game You may be able to give

  Further, during the first control period, the specific effect state is more than the probability (for example, a probability of 1/100) that the specific effect state continues until the symbol variation stop display is performed the second number of times. You may comprise so that the said specific production | presentation state completion | finish means may operate | move so that the probability (for example, probability of 20/100) which continues a symbol fluctuation stop display until it performs the said 1st time becomes higher.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to confuse the player with which state the game is played in a plurality of states with different continuity of a specific presentation operation by the production means, and a new depth in the game You may be able to give

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  Moreover, if the specific effect includes the expected change effect, it may be possible to prevent the effect of the expected change effect from decreasing due to the pre-read notification. In addition, if the prefetch notification includes prefetch notification that is not based on the big hit, it may be possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being deteriorated by the gasse notification (false notification). Further, in the case of prefetching based on jackpot, prefetching notification is performed, so that the player can notice that the jackpot finalizing effect is achieved at the stage where the prefetching notification is made, and the player's interest can be further enhanced. Further, if the pre-reading process is not performed during the specific performance, the pre-reading process itself is not performed, and thus the processing load may be reduced.

  Further, if the specific effect is configured to be performed over a specific time at a specific time of a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, the first time) from the end of the big hit (for example, 2R big hit) or the small hit, the specific effect at the specific time is provided. It may be more reminiscent that the player who saw it may be weird.

  In addition, if the specific effect is performed over a specific time at an unspecified time, it may be more reminiscent of a player who has seen the specific effect at the unspecified time. In addition, if the unspecified time includes a time other than the fluctuation for performing the pre-read notification, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being started due to the fluctuation for performing the pre-read notification, and the effect of the specific effect is reduced. May be able to prevent. Further, if the process of determining the unspecified time is not performed during the pre-read notification, the processing load may be reduced.

  Further, the time determined by the variable display period determining means may be a part of the symbol variation time in the symbol variation stop display period.

  Further, as an example of the electric support state, the case where the blades of the second special figure starting port 232 are opened and closed in a predetermined pattern is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The state that is disadvantageous to the three players, such as the normal state of the figure fluctuation time and the normal state of the electric chew operation time, and the electronic support state is the normal high probability state, the normal figure fluctuation time reduction state, Also, a state that is advantageous for the three players, such as an extended state of the electric chew operation time, may be combined.

  In addition, the ordinary figure low probability state is a disadvantageous state for the player because the lottery probability based on the result of the ordinary figure variable game is a low value such as 1/100 of the winning probability. Next, the normal fluctuation time normal state indicates a state in which a long fluctuation time is easily selected as the normal fluctuation display time. For example, a long normal fluctuation time such as 10 seconds irrespective of the result of the normal fluctuation game is 4/5. This is a disadvantageous situation for the player, which is selected with a probability and is selected with a probability of 1/5 as short as a normal fluctuation time such as 5 seconds. Next, in the normal state of the electric chew operation time, the result of the common figure variation game is a win, and the symbol indicating that the selected normal figure change display time has passed and the result of the common figure change game is a win is the normal figure display device 210. The open / close pattern of the electric chew that is operated after being stopped is displayed in a disadvantageous state for the player, for example, the number of times of opening is one and the opening time is 0.1 second. In the high probability state of the usual figure, the lottery probability based on the result of the usual figure variable game is a high value such as a winning probability of 99/100, which is advantageous to the player as compared with the low probability state of the usual figure. Say. Next, the normal fluctuation time reduction state indicates a state in which a long fluctuation time is easily selected as the normal fluctuation display time. For example, a long normal fluctuation time such as 5 seconds is 1/5 regardless of the result of the normal fluctuation game. This is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the normal state in which the normal time change time is selected with a probability, and a short normal time change time such as 1 second is selected with a probability of 4/5. Next, in the state where the electric chewing operation time is extended, the result of the common figure variation game is a win, and the symbol indicating that the selected normal figure change display time has passed and the result of the common figure change game is a win is the common figure display device 210. The open / close pattern of the electric chew that is operated after the stop is displayed is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state of the electric chew operation time, for example, the number of times of opening is 2 times and the opening time is 2.5 seconds. State.

  Furthermore, the electric support state is a state in which one or more of the states advantageous to the three players are combined, and the game ball has a predetermined winning opening (for example, the second special figure starting port 232). The non-electric support state is a state that is advantageous to a player who is likely to enter the game, and one of three states that are disadvantageous to the player or a combination of these states is a game ball The state may be more disadvantageous to the player than the electric support state in which it is difficult to enter a predetermined winning opening (for example, the second special figure starting port 232).

  Further, the effect random number update process S211 may be performed not in the main control unit timer interrupt process but in an infinite loop including the basic random number initial value update process S115.

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

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

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

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 136 Launch button 152 Dispensing device 200 Game board 206 Production device 208 Decoration pattern display device 210 Universal figure display device 212 First special figure display device 214 Second special figure display device 226 General winning opening 228 Normal figure start opening 230 No. 1 special figure start port 232 2nd special view start port 234 variable prize opening 246 shielding device 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit 600 payout control unit 630 launch control unit 660 power supply management unit

Claims (5)

Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Start information storage means capable of storing start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
When the result of the determination by the determination unit is a specific determination result, the first advantage is different from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to the control state of 2,
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
Corresponding based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the correct / incorrect determination based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means is performed by the correct / incorrect determination means. A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the non-determination unit derives the specific determination result;
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit, the advance determination notification is made for the advance determination notification that the determination unit derives the specific determination result, rather than the corresponding determination unit performs the determination. Prior notice means to perform before,
Effect means for performing an effect operation during the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means;
An effect control means for controlling the effect operation by the effect means,
The advance notice means is
The prior notice notification is performed at a higher probability when a predetermined production operation other than the specific production operation is performed than when the production unit performs a specific production operation. ,
Amusement stand. A variable period determining unit that determines a variable display period of the symbol based on a period information table including one or a plurality of period information and a determination result of the determination by the determination unit;
Production control means for controlling the production operation by the production means,
The symbol display means
It is configured to variably display a symbol over a symbol variation display period determined by the variation period determining means,
Period information storage means for storing a plurality of types of the period information table;
A period information table acquisition unit that acquires the period information table used by the variation period determination unit from the period information storage unit over a predetermined control period configured by one or a plurality of symbol variation stop displays; With
The plurality of types of period information tables stored in the period information storage means include a first period information table and a predetermined second control used by the variable period determining means during a predetermined first control period. A second period information table used by the variable period determining means during the period is included;
When the variable period determining means determines the variable display period of the symbol based on the first period information table, the specific period information is determined as the variable display period of the symbol with a first probability,
When the variable period determining means determines the variable display period of the symbol based on the second period information table, the specific period information is changed with the second probability higher than the first probability. Configured to determine the display period,
The production control means includes
The second control period is more likely to cause the effect means to perform the specific effect operation than during the first control period,
The game table according to claim 1. The production control means includes
In the case where the variable display period of the symbol is determined based on the specific period information, the effect unit is caused to perform the specific effect operation,
The game table according to claim 2. A specific effect state start means for starting a specific effect state in which the effect means performs a specific effect operation every time the symbol variation stop display is performed;
Specific production state ending means for ending the specific production state,
During the second control period, the specific effect state displays the symbol variation stop display for the first number of times, rather than the probability that the specific effect state continues until the symbol variation stop display is performed for a predetermined first number of times. The specific performance state ending means operates such that the probability of continuing until the second number of times is greater than that is higher,
The game stand according to claim 1. During the first control period, the specific effect state performs the symbol variation stop display for the first number of times than the probability that the specific effect state continues until the symbol variation stop display is performed for the second number of times. The specific performance state ending means operates so that the probability of continuing until becomes higher,
The game table according to claim 4.