JP2015188618A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine characteristic in presentation means.SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with presentation means capable of performing a plurality of presentations including a first presentation and a second presentation. Also, the first presentation includes a third advance notice and a first advance notice at least including a first type of element. The second presentation includes the third advance notice and a second advance notice at least including the first type of element.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game consoles capable of various effects have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, although the conventional game machine has various productions, there is still room for improvement in the production means.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in the production means.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with an effect unit capable of executing at least a plurality of effects, wherein at least one of the plurality of effects is a first effect, and the plurality of effects At least one of them is a second effect, the first effect is an effect including at least a first notice, and the first effect is an effect including at least a third notice. The second effect is an effect including at least a second notice, the second effect is an effect including at least the third notice, and the first notice is of the first type. The gaming machine is characterized in that the notice includes at least an element, and the second notice is a notice including at least the element of the first type.

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

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (C) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (D) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) An example of the low-probability state table for special determination (special drawing 1) is shown. (B) An example of the high-probability state table for determination of success / failure (see Fig. 1) is shown. (C) An example of the low-probability state table for special determination (special drawing 2) is shown. (D) An example of the high-probability state table for special determination (special drawing 2) is shown. (A) It is an example of the special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1. FIG. (B) It is an example of the special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for round number determination for determining the round number of hit games. It is the figure which showed the modification of the table for round number determination. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for variable display time determination for determining the variable display time of a special figure. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for variable display time determination for determining the variable display time of a special figure. 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 which shows the flow of a special figure prefetch process. (B) It is the figure which showed the content of the prefetch information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a round determination process. (A) An example of an on-hold notice lottery table is shown. (B) An example of the gaming state notice lottery table is shown. (A) An example of a lotus resort number notice lottery table is shown. (B) FIG. 18B shows an example of the virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery table. (A) An example of a look-ahead notice lottery table at the time of starting winning a prize is shown. (B) shows an example of a changing notice lottery table. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a notice determination process before an attacker release. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a total acquisition information lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of various productions in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the virtual total acquisition ball number notice in time series. It is the figure which showed the example in which the virtual total acquisition ball number notice is not performed in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the advance notice during the demonstration screen display in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the entrance notification of the challenge gate in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed another example of the pre-reading notice at the time of a start winning prize. (B), (c) It is the figure which showed another example of the change notice. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the notice display of the same aspect as the notice during change in periods other than during special figure change game. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the notice display of the same aspect as the notice in change during the period which performs notices other than the notice in change. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the notice display of the same aspect as the notice in change during the period which performs notices other than the notice in change. It is the figure which showed the other example of the cut-in display.

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

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening 116.

  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. In addition, when the front frame door 106 is opened, a front frame door open sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and is provided with a door-side ball passage unit that guides the game balls to the launching device. An upper plate 126, a lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, and a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by a player's operation. , A ball discharge lever 132 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 by the player's operation to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box), and a game guided to the launching device 110 by the player's operation The ball launching handle 134 that launches the ball to the game area 124 of the game board 200, the chance button 136 that changes the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 are illuminated. A chance button lamp 138, a lower pan full sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower pan 128 is full, a ball lending operation button 140 that gives a ball lending instruction to the card unit (CR unit), a card A return operation button 142 that instructs the unit to return the player's balance and a ball rental display unit 144 that displays the player's balance and the state of the card unit are provided.

  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.

  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.

<Back>
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 control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

<Game board 200>
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.

  Although the details will be described later, a decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. Below the decorative symbol display device 208, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, and a first special symbol hold 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 decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present 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 not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be configured to display various effects and various game information. For example, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an organic EL ( Other display devices including an electroluminescence display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 includes a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. The left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. The positions and sizes of the display areas 208a to 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  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 special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  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 gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, in a lower area of the game area 124, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general prize opening 226, a normal start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, A first variable winning opening 234 and a second variable winning opening 235 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection 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 (228a, 228b) 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, In the game board 200, one general-purpose start port 228a is arranged at the center on the left side of the front view, and one general-purpose start port 228b is arranged below the right side of the game board 200 in the front view. Hereinafter, the general map start port 228a and the general map start port 228b may be collectively referred to as a general map start port 228.

  Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

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

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

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and one is arranged below the center of the game board 200 in this embodiment. This variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the big hit symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a winning ball. 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, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it 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 the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Various production devices>
Next, various rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the game area 124 from the warp outlet 242b to the stage 244 below the front surface. The stage 244 is such that a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball on the nail of the game board 200 can roll, and in the center of the stage 244, the passed ball starts the first special figure. A special route 244a that facilitates entry into the mouth 230 is provided.

  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.

  In addition, a challenge gate 270 is disposed at the center on the right side of the game area 124 when viewed from the front. The challenge gate 270 includes one sphere inlet 270a, two left sphere outlets 270b and a right sphere outlet 270c, a left sphere passage 270d that connects the sphere inlet 270a and the left sphere outlet 270b, and a sphere inlet 270a and a right sphere. A right sphere passage 270e communicating with the outlet 270c, a left sphere passage sensor 270f provided in the middle of the left sphere passage 270d, a right sphere passage sensor 270g provided in the middle of the right sphere passage 270e, and a sphere inlet 270a And an electric switching valve 270h provided below.

  The left sphere passage sensor 270f is a sensor that can detect whether or not the sphere has passed through the left sphere passage 270d. Hereinafter, the "sphere has detected that the left sphere passage sensor 270f has detected the passage of the sphere" It may be said that it has passed through the first gate region. Further, the right sphere passage sensor 270g is a sensor capable of detecting whether or not the sphere has passed through the right sphere passage 270e. Hereinafter, "the right sphere passage sensor 270g has detected the passage of the sphere" May have passed the second challenge gate area ”.

  The electric switching valve 270h includes a motor (not shown) and is configured to be swingable left and right with the lower end as a base point. In a state where the electric switching valve 270h is tilted to the left when viewed from the front, a ball that has entered the ball inlet 270a is prevented from entering the left sphere passage 270d and passes through the right sphere passage 270e (challenge gate second region). Is discharged from the right sphere outlet 270c. On the other hand, when the electric switching valve 270h is tilted to the right when viewed from the front (the state shown in FIG. 3), a ball that has entered the sphere inlet 270a is prevented from entering the right sphere passage 270e and passes through the left sphere passage 270d. Pass through (pass through the challenge gate first region) and exit from the left sphere exit 270b.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this example, by changing the launch strength of the ball by operating the ball launching handle 134, the ball dropping path is divided into a right path on the right side of the game area 124 and a left path on the left side of the game area 124. be able to. In this example, when a ball is launched to the right path by a right strike, the ball that has entered the game area 124 is guided to the game nail 238 and must be (at a probability of 100%) at the ball entrance 270a of the challenge gate 270. ) If a ball is launched into the left path by left-handed, the ball that has entered the game area 124 must enter the ball entrance 270a of the challenge gate 270 (with a probability of 100%). It is configured not to sphere.

  Although the function of the challenge gate 270 will be described later, when the pachinko machine 100 detects that a ball has entered the challenge gate 270 after the big hit flag is turned on in the big hit determination described later, the variable winning opening 234 Open / close control is started (a big hit game is started). The amount of profit given to the player (for example, the number of rounds of the big hit game) is determined by the passage of the first ball to the challenge gate 270, but the second and subsequent balls pass. May be determined by: In this case, there is an effect of preventing an error when the player passes a gate that is not intended. However, since the opening / closing control of the variable prize opening 234 is not started until the profit amount is determined, it is preferable that the number of balls after the second ball is not too large.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that 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 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the first variable winning port 234, and a second variable winning port. A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the door member 235a of 235 is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing swing control of the electric switching valve 270h of the drive control and challenge gate 270, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, and a chance button detection for detecting pressing of the chance button 136 A sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from the sensor 426, the shielding device sensor 430 and the chance button detection sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, and image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 is read to read out the VRAM 436. Use the work area to generate a display image And VDP434 for displaying an image on the decorating pattern display unit 208 (video display processor), connects the.

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

  The basic circuit 502 also includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the driving of the first effect movable body 224 and the second effect movable body 225, and the current positions of the first effect movable body 224 and the second effect movable body 225. An effect movable body sensor 424 to detect, a sensor circuit 518 for outputting a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424 to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, A gaming table frame lamp driving circuit 540 for controlling the gaming table frame lamp 542, and a serial for performing lighting control by serial communication between the gaming board lamp driving circuit 530 and the gaming table frame lamp driving circuit 540 The communication control circuit 520 is connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. 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 control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although 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 5D, 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. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG.

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

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

  In FIG. 8 (a), eight types of special maps from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure H” are shown as the stop pattern modes of Special Figure 1 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 8, eight types of special drawings from “special drawing a” to “special drawing h” are shown as the stop symbol forms of special drawing 2 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure a” are 16 round (16R) special jackpot symbols. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (or a probability variation state), and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state (or a non-probability variation state).

  In addition, after the 16R special big hit game ends, all shift to a time-saving state (electric support state). Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is called the normal high probability state (or electric support state), and the state that does not enter the time reduction state is the normal low probability state (or non-electrical state). It is called a support state. “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure a”, which are 16R special jackpot symbols, are in a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively large profit amount. .

  Further, “Special Figure B”, “Special Figure b”, and “Special Figure c” are challenge gate target big hits (probability change), which will be described later, and are in a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure C” and “Special figure d” are challenge gate target big hits (non-probability change), which will be described later, and are a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state.

  "Special figure D" and "Special figure e" are 2R jackpot symbols, and are a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (sudden probability change). “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol, which is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state (hidden probability change). Further, “Special Figure F” and “Special Figure f” are the first small hit symbols, and “Special Figure G” is the second small hit symbol. In addition, “special chart H” and “special chart h” are out-of-order symbols, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  FIG. 5 (c) 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 above-mentioned challenge gate target jackpot (non-probability change), the symbol combination (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”) in which the same even three ornamental symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. And “decoration 0-decoration 0-decoration 0”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. Even when the combination of three symbols with the same even number of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, the game state becomes “probability change state (special figure high probability state)” due to the probability change notification during the big hit game. There is.

  Further, when notifying the above-mentioned challenge gate target big hit (probability change), a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3” in which the same odd number (excluding 7) ornament symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “Decoration 3” and “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1”) are stopped and displayed. When notifying the 16R special big hit, the symbol combination (“decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) in which three ornamental symbols of the ornament 7 are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is stopped and displayed.

  When other sudden probability changes, hidden probability changes, and small hits are notified, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 1 -decoration 2 -decoration 3”) in which three ornamental symbols with consecutive numbers are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. ”Or“ decoration 9—decoration 0—decoration 1 ”, etc.), and when notifying of the deviation, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. To do.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map 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 deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in this figure (d), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black painting part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

<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.

<Win / fail judgment table>
FIG. 6A shows an example of the low probability state table for determination of success / failure (see FIG. 1), and FIG. 6B shows an example of the high probability state table for determination of success / failure (see FIG. 1). Is. FIG. 10C shows an example of the low probability state table for determination of success / failure (see FIG. 2), and FIG. 14D shows an example of the high probability state table for determination of success / failure (see FIG. 2). It is shown.

  These success / failure determination tables correlate presence / absence of special figure probability change (special figure high probability state or special figure low probability state), special figure big hit judgment lottery value data, and special figure variable game success / failure results. Has been remembered. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the winning / non-winning determination table, presence / absence of special figure probability change, and that the ball has won the first special figure start port 230 (or the second special figure start port 232). Based on the special figure winning random number value acquired when the ball detection sensor detects, a big hit determination is performed to determine the success / failure result of the special figure 1 variable game (or special figure 2 variable game).

<Win / fail judgment table / special figure 1 variable game jackpot judgment>
In the special figure 1 variable game jackpot determination, for example, when the special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 12185 in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability changing), the special figure 1 variable game winning (big hit) ) Is set and information indicating that a big hit flag is provided in the storage area for the big hit flag provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter, setting the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is set to “turn on the big hit flag on”) "). Also, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 12186-12349, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit) and provided in the RAM 308 Information indicating that the small hit flag is stored in the storage area for the small hit flag is set (hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag to ON”).

  On the other hand, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), if the acquired special figure winning random number value is a numerical value of 0-10000 or 12350-65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of the above-mentioned range. Information indicating that there is a loss is set in the storage area of the big hit flag and the small hit flag (hereinafter, setting the information of the loss in the storage area of the big hit flag is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”) The setting of the out-of-order information in the storage area for the small hit flag is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”).

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure high probability state is 10001 to 12185 (numeric value range). Is 2185), the winning probability of the jackpot for the special figure 1 variable game in the special figure high probability state is 2185/65536, and the numerical range of the lottery value data for the small bonus in the special figure high probability state is Since it is 12186-12349 (the size of the numerical range is 164), the winning probability per unit of the special figure variable game in the special figure high probability state is 164/65536. On the other hand, the winning probability per jackpot for the special figure 1 variable game in the special figure low probability state is 220/65536, and the winning probability per small jack of the special figure variable game in the special figure low probability state is that of the special figure high probability state. It is 164/65536, which is the same as the winning probability per unit for the special figure variable game.

<Win / fail judgment table / special figure 2 variable game jackpot judgment>
In the special figure 2 variable game jackpot determination, for example, when the special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 12185 in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability changing), the special figure 2 variable game winning (big hit) ) And the big hit flag is set to ON. The special figure 2 variable game is configured not to win a small hit. Also, in the special figure high probability state (with special figure probability variation), if the acquired special figure winning random number value is a value from 0 to 10000 or 12186 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play and the jackpot flag And set the small hit flag off.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the jackpot lottery value data in the special figure high probability state is 10001 to 12185 (numeric value range). Is 2185), the win probability of the special figure 2 variable game in the special figure high probability state is 2185/65536, and the win probability of the special figure 1 variable game in the special figure high probability state Are set to be the same. On the other hand, the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure 2 variable game in the special figure low probability state is 219/65536, which is set to be the same as the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure 1 variable game in the special figure low probability state.

<Special figure determination table>
FIG. 7A is an example of a special figure determination table used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 1, and FIG. 7B is a special figure used when determining the stop symbol of special figure 2. It is an example of the table for determination. In these special figure determination tables, the success / failure determination result (win / failure result) of special figure 1 variable game (or special figure 2 variable game), lottery value data, and types of stop symbols are stored in association with each other. Yes.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a symbol lottery for determining the type of the special symbol 1 stop symbol (or the special symbol 2 stop symbol) based on the special symbol determination determination table and the acquired symbol random number value. Do. When the big hit flag is on, the big hit symbol random number value generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used as the symbol lottery random value, and when the big hit flag is on, the above special figure winning random number is used. When the small-hit symbol random number value generated from the random number value is used as the random lottery value for symbol lottery, and the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit determination result and the small hit determination result are off), the above-mentioned special The symbol random number value for loss generated from the symbol winning random value is used as the symbol random number value.

<Special figure determination table / Special figure 1 stop symbol>
For example, when the success / failure determination result of the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit, if the symbol lottery random value is a numerical value of 0 to 2, the special figure A is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery random value is 3 If it is a numerical value of ~ 42, special figure B is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and if the random number value of the symbol lottery is 43-82, special symbol C is selected as the special symbol 1 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery If the random number is a value from 83 to 90, select Special Figure D as the special figure 1 stop symbol, and if the random number value is 90 to 99, select Special Figure E as the special figure 1 stop symbol To do.

  In addition, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful, if the symbol lottery random value is a value from 0 to 49, the special symbol F is selected as the special symbol 1 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery random value is When the numerical value is 50 to 99, the special figure G is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol. Further, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful, the special figure H is selected as the special figure 1 stop symbol regardless of the symbol lottery random value, that is, with a probability of 100%.

<Special Figure Determination Table / Special Figure 2 Stop Pattern>
For example, when the success / failure determination result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, if the symbol lottery random value is a numerical value of 0 to 9, the special figure a is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery random value is 10 If it is a numerical value of ~ 33, special figure b is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, and if the random number value of the symbol lottery is 34 to 57, special symbol c is selected as the special symbol 2 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery When the random number is a numerical value of 58 to 97, the special figure d is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol, and when the random number value of the symbol lottery value is 98 to 99, the special figure e is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol. To do.

  Also, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable game is successful, if the symbol lottery random value is a value from 0 to 49, the special symbol f is selected as the special symbol 2 stop symbol, and the symbol lottery random value is When the numerical value is 50 to 99, the special figure g is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol. Further, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable game is successful, the special figure h is selected as the special figure 2 stop symbol regardless of the symbol random number value, that is, with a probability of 100%.

<Round number determination table>
FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an example of a round number determination table for determining the round number of hit games. In the round number determination table, a special design stop symbol, lottery value data, and the number of rounds are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the round number determination table, the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery described above, the passage mode of the sphere of the challenge gate 270, and the acquired random value (random value). Based on 0 to 99 in this example, a round number determination lottery for determining the number of rounds per game is performed.

  For example, if the stop symbol of the special figure determined in the symbol lottery is special figure A or special figure a, 16R is set as the number of rounds of the jackpot game regardless of the passing mode of the ball of the challenge gate 270 and the random number value. select. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery is special figure D, special figure E, or special figure e, regardless of the passing mode of the ball of the challenge gate 270 or the random number value, Select 2R as the number of rounds. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery is special figure F, special figure G, special figure f, or special figure g, regardless of the passing mode of the sphere of the challenge gate 270 and the random number value. , Select a small hit game.

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery is special figure B, special figure C, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure d, the ball has passed the challenge gate first area. In this case, referring to the round number determination table in FIG. 8A, when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 49, 2R is selected as the round number of the jackpot game, and the random value is a numerical value of 50 to 99. If it is, 16R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery is special figure B, special figure C, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure d, the ball has passed the challenge gate second area. In that case, 9R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game regardless of the random number value with reference to the round number determination table of FIG. When determining the number of rounds regardless of the random value as in this example, the number of rounds is determined based on whether or not the ball has passed the second challenge gate area without performing a lottery. May be.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing a modification of the round number determination table. In this example, the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery is special figure B, special figure C, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure d, and the ball is the challenge gate first area. Is passed, the round number determination table in FIG. 9A is referred to. When the random number value is a value from 0 to 39, 2R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the random value is from 40 to When the value is 99, 16R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery is special figure B, special figure C, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure d, the ball has passed the challenge gate second region. In this case, referring to the round number determination table of FIG. 9B, when the random value is a numerical value of 0 to 49, 8R is selected as the round number of the jackpot game, and the random value is a numerical value of 50 to 99. If it is, 12R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  As in this modification, the number of rounds may be allocated by lottery even when the ball passes through the second challenge gate region. Also, the distribution ratio of the number of rounds when the ball passes through the challenge gate first region is not limited to 50% (2R is 50%, 16R is 50%), and 2R is 40% as in the modification example, 16R may be 60%. Moreover, even if the expected value when the sphere passes the challenge gate first area (actual appearance) and the expected value when the sphere passes the challenge gate second area (actual appearance) are set to be the same. Good.

<Variable display time determination table>
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of the variable display time determination table for determining the special display variable display time. In this variable display time determination table, a special symbol stop symbol, a variable display time, and lottery value data are stored in association with each other. Note that the “appearance mode of the decorative symbol display device” at the right end includes the mode of the effect performed using the decorative symbol display device 208 during the special symbol variation display.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes the variable display time determination table, the special symbol stop symbol determined by the symbol lottery described above, and the obtained random number value (the range of the random value is 0 to 0 in this example). 65535), a variable display time determination lottery for determining the special display variable display time is performed.

  For example, when the variable display time of the special figure 1 is determined, the variable display time determination table (special figure 1) shown in FIG. 10 is referred to. If the stop symbol of the special figure determined in the symbol lottery is special figure A, special figure B, or special figure C, if the random number is a value between 0 and 1000, 15000 ms is selected as the variable display time. When the random value is a numerical value of 1001 to 20000, 45000 ms is selected as the variable display time, and when the random value is a numerical value of 20001 to 65535, 65000 ms is selected as the variable display time.

  For example, when the variable display time of the special figure 2 is determined, the variable display time determination table (special figure 2) shown in FIG. 11 is referred to. If the stop symbol of the special figure determined in the symbol lottery is special figure h (with electric support, hold 1), when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 50000, 8000 ms is selected as the variable display time. When the random value is a numerical value between 50001 and 60000, 10000 ms is selected as the variable display time. When the random value is a numerical value between 60001 and 65000, 40000 ms is selected as the variable display time, and the random value is between 65001 and 65536. If it is a numerical value, 60000 ms is selected as the variable display 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, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

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

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed. In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

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

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

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

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

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

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

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer 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 a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228.

  For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

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

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. (Special Figure Winning Random Value Used for Jackpot Judgment in Special Figure 1), the Design Lottery Random Number Value is acquired as a Special Lottery Random Value per Special Figure 1, Get as a number. Then, these random number values are stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in association with the current number of suspensions in the special figure 1.

  Further, when a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is read from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. Obtained as a random number value (special figure winning random number value used for jackpot determination in special figure 2), obtaining a symbol lottery random value as a symbol lottery random value per special figure 2, As a random value for use. Then, these random number values are stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area provided in the RAM 308 in association with the current pending number in the special figure 2.

  Further, when a winning is made at the usual figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a usual figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the usual figure winning random number value. And stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. Further, when a winning is made at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. 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 has either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (d)) or the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (d)). Confirm 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 value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And 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. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S224, special figure prefetching processing is performed (details will be described later). 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). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts 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 changes from 1 to 0), the special figure a shown in FIG. ~ Confirmed display of any one symbol of special figure h. 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. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

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

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits 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. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  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, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the open / close drive solenoid (332) of the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234 (until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, maximum count) is detected in the variable winning port 234). A signal for maintaining the state 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. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  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 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times, the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the number of hours (for example, 100) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the RAM 308 is provided at the same time as the end of the big hit game. Turn on the short time flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. 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. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during the big hit game, the predetermined number of game balls enter the first variable winning opening 234 or the second variable winning opening 235 during the big hit game. To solve this, there is a problem that many game balls enter the special figure starting port 232 and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. It is.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

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

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. 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). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command includes a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a 16R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag (probability change / Information indicating the uncertain change), the stop symbol of the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) selected in the above-described symbol lottery, the number of rounds selected in the above-mentioned round number determination lottery, and the above-described variation display Information indicating the variable display time selected in the time determination lottery is included.

  In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 16R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of big hit 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 first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

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

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

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

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

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

<Special figure look-ahead processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14A, the special figure prefetching process (step S224) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing the flow of special figure prefetching processing.

  In step S251, the starting information of the special figure 2 (in this embodiment, the special figure 2 winning random number value) is obtained based on the fact that a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 232. It is determined whether or not the number has increased. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S252. If not, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S252, pre-reading is performed with reference to the starting information increased by winning the second special figure starting port 232. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination, symbol lottery, and variable display time determination lottery described above are performed, and the success / failure type information determined by these lotteries, the special symbol 2 stop symbol, and the variable display time are prefetched (acquired) as prefetch information. )

  In step S253, the prefetch information prefetched in step S252 and the current special figure 2 variable game hold count are stored in the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area provided in the RAM 308 (see, for example, FIGS. 14B and 2). To remember. In this example, when the start information of special figure 2 increases, it is configured to read ahead unconditionally. For example, in the non-electric support state, the start information of special figure 2 is Without reference, information indicating “undecided” may be stored in the pre-read information storage area for special figure 2 (that is, processing corresponding to steps S255 and S258 described later may be applied to special figure 2). ). Also, in step S253, preparations are made for transmitting the prefetch information stored in the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area to the first sub-control unit 400 as a pending increase command.

  In step S254, the start information of the special figure 1 (in this embodiment, the special figure 1 winning random number value) is obtained based on the detection of a predetermined ball detection sensor that the ball has won the first special figure start port 230. It is determined whether or not the number has increased. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S255, and if not, the process ends. In step S255, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is in progress. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S256, and if not, the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S256, prefetching is performed with reference to the starting information increased by winning the first special figure starting port 230. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination, symbol lottery, and variable display time determination lottery described above are performed, and the success / failure type information determined by these lotteries, the special symbol 1 stop symbol, and the variable display time are prefetched (acquired) as prefetch information. )

  In step S257, the prefetched information prefetched in step S256 and the current special figure 1 variable game hold number are stored in the special figure 1 prefetched information storage area provided in the RAM 308 (for example, FIG. 14B (1) or FIG. 14 (b) (see (3)). In addition, preparation is made to transmit the prefetch information stored in the prefetch information storage area for special figure 1 to the first sub-control unit 400 as a pending increase command. In step S258, without referring to the start information in FIG. 1, information indicating “not determined” is stored in the pre-read information storage area for special figure 1, and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram showing the contents of the prefetch information. For example, the hit symbol type of the special figure 1 includes the special figures A to H described with reference to FIG. 5A and “undecided” indicating that the symbol lottery has not ended. The hit symbol types of special figure 2 include special figures a to h described with reference to FIG. 5B and “undecided” indicating that the symbol lottery has not ended. (B) and (1) are examples in which the prefetch result of special figure 1 is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. In this example, the prefetch result of special figure 1 corresponds to hold 1 Special figure F, special figure F corresponding to hold 2, special figure A corresponding to hold 3, and special figure F corresponding to hold 4 are stored.

  FIGS. 2B and 2B are examples in which the prefetch result of special figure 2 is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. In this example, as the prefetch result of special figure 2, the hold 1 The special figure d corresponding to is stored. (B) and (3) are examples in which the prefetch result of special figure 1 is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit in the electric support, and in this example, as the prefetch result of special figure 1, The undecided corresponding to the hold 1 is stored.

<Special drawing related lottery processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special figure related lottery process executed in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) and the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) in the main control unit timer interruption process described above. explain. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing related lottery process.

  In step S310, it is determined whether the special figure display device (the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214) is displaying or operating the special figure. If the process is not applicable, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether or not there is a hold of the special figure variable game. If there is no hold, the process is terminated, and if there is a hold, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether the special figure probability variation flag is on or off. If it is on (in the case of a special figure high probability state), the process proceeds to step S307, and if it is off (in the case of a special figure low probability state). In step S309, the process proceeds to step S309. In step S307, the big hit determination is performed using the high probability table for determining appropriateness shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D. In step S309, the low value for determining appropriateness shown in FIGS. 6A and 6D is determined. A big hit is judged using a probability table.

  As a result of the jackpot determination, if the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S319 to determine the jackpot symbol by symbol lottery and then proceeds to step S321. As a result of the big hit determination, if the small win is won, the process proceeds to step S317 to determine the small hit symbol by the symbol lottery, and then proceeds to step S321. As a result of the big hit determination, if the big hit or the small hit is not won, the process proceeds to step S315, and after the symbol lottery is determined by the symbol lottery, the process proceeds to step S321. In step S321, the process ends after the variable display time is determined by the variable display time determination lottery.

<Round decision processing>
Next, the round determination process executed in the special figure 2 state update process (step S225) and the special figure 1 state update process (step S227) in the above-described main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. . This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the round determination process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether the challenge gate valid period flag stored in the RAM 308 is on or off. If it is off, the process ends. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S402 and subsequent steps. Here, the challenge gate valid period flag means that the special symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery is a big hit for the challenge gate (in this example, special figure B, special figure C, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure). In the case of FIG. D), the flag is set from OFF to ON after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the big hit game. A period when the challenge gate valid period flag is on may be referred to as a challenge gate valid period or a challenge gate valid state.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the sphere has passed the first challenge gate region. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, it is determined whether or not the sphere has passed the challenge gate second region. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S405, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S403, referring to the table for determining the number of rounds shown in FIG. 8A (when the challenge gate passes through the first area), the jackpot based on the stop symbol and random number of the special symbol determined in the symbol lottery Determine the number of rounds in the game. In this example, as described above, 2R is determined with a probability of 50%, and 16R is determined with a probability of 50%. Further, in step S405, referring to the round number determination table shown in FIG. 8B (when the challenge gate passes through the second region), based on the stop symbol and random number value of the special figure determined by the symbol lottery. Determine the number of rounds of the jackpot game. In this example, as described above, 9R is determined with a probability of 100%. In step S406, after the challenge gate valid period flag is set to OFF, the process ends.

<Data table of first sub-control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Pending advance notice lottery table>
FIG. 17A shows an example of the in-hold advance notice lottery table. The in-hold advance notice lottery table includes prefetch results 1 to 4 in the prefetch information storage area for special figure 2 (see FIG. 14B above). The stop symbol of special figure 2 stored in (2)), lottery value data, and the mode of notice in suspension are stored in association with each other. In this example, the on-hold notice mode includes no notice, a notice effect using the character A, a notice effect using the character B, and a notice effect using the character C. In the notice effect using the character C, , A special sound (sound effect “Kean”) is output from the speaker 120.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 includes the on-hold notice lottery table, the stop pattern of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 of the prefetch information storage area for special figure 2, and the acquired random value. Based on (in this example, 0 to 99), the on-hold notice lottery for determining the on-hold notice mode is performed.

  For example, when the stop symbol of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 in the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area is only one of special figure e, special figure f, special figure g, or special figure h When the random number is a numerical value from 0 to 97, no notice is selected as the on-hold notice mode, and when the random value is a numerical value from 98 to 99, the character A is used as the on-hold notice form. Select a notice effect using. That is, when the prefetch results 1 to 4 in the special figure 2 are neither the 16R special big hit (special figure a) nor the challenge gate target big hit (special figure b, special figure c, special figure d), a high probability (this example) With no probability of 98%), no notice is selected.

  In addition, the stop pattern of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 in the prefetch information storage area for special figure 2 includes 16R special big hit (special figure a), challenge gate target big hit (special figure b, special figure c, When any one of the special figures d) is included, when the random value is a numerical value of 0 to 89, as the mode of the on-hold notice, “no notice” is selected, and the random value is a numerical value of 90 to 95 In some cases, a notice effect using the character A is selected as the on-hold notice mode, and when the random number is a numerical value of 96 to 99, the notice effect using the character B is used as the on-hold notice form. select.

  As is clear from FIG. 17A, when a notice using character B is made, 16R special jackpot (special figure a) is added to the stop pattern of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4. ), It is determined that at least one of the challenge gate target jackpots (special figure b, special figure c, special figure d) is included.

  In addition, the stop pattern of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 in the prefetch information storage area for special figure 2 includes 16R special big hit (special figure a), challenge gate target big hit (special figure b, special figure c, When any one of the special figures d) is included, if the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 89, no notice is selected as the on-hold notice mode, and the random value is 90 to 98. Is selected as the notice of hold notice, the notice effect using character B is selected. When the random number is 99, the notice notice effect using character C is selected as the notice of hold notice. Select.

  As is clear from FIG. 6A, when a notice (including the output of a special sound) is performed using the character C, the stop pattern of the special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 is displayed. , 16R special jackpot (special chart a) and challenge gate target jackpots (special chart b, special chart c, special chart d) are determined to be included.

<Game state notice lottery table>
FIG. 17 (b) shows an example of the gaming state notice lottery table. In this gaming state notice lottery table, the stop pattern of the special figure, the lottery value data, and the state of the gaming state notice are associated with each other. Is remembered. In this example, there are a normal BGM, a chance BGM, and a confirmed BGM as modes of the game state notice.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines the state of the game state notice based on the game state notice lottery table, the special symbol stop symbol, and the acquired random value (0 to 99 in this example). The game state notice lottery to be performed.

  For example, when the special symbol stop symbol is suddenly probabilistic (special diagram D or special diagram e), if the random number is a value from 0 to 97, normal BGM is selected as the game state notice mode. When the random value is a numerical value of 98 to 99, the confirmed BGM is selected as the game state notice mode. In addition, when the stop pattern of the special figure is hidden probability change (special figure E) or small hit (special figure F, special figure G, special figure f, special figure g), the random number is a numerical value of 0-97. In some cases, the normal BGM is selected as the game state notice mode, and when the random number is a numerical value of 98 to 99, the chance BGM is selected as the game state notice mode.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the special figure is a challenge gate target big hit (probable change) (special figure b or special figure c), and the symbol combination is a combination of three same-numbered decorative symbols, the random value is 0-79. In the case of a numerical value of, a normal BGM is selected as the state of the gaming state notice, and when the random number value is a value of 80 to 94, the chance BGM is selected as the aspect of the gaming state notice and the random number value is 95. When the value is -99, the confirmed BGM is selected as the game state notice mode. In addition, when the stop pattern of the special figure is a challenge gate target jackpot (probable change) (special figure b or special figure c) and is a combination of three symbols with the same odd number of decorative symbols, regardless of the random number value Then, the confirmed BGM is selected as the game state notice mode.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is a challenge gate target jackpot (non-probable change) (special diagram d), when the random value is a numerical value of 0 to 94, the normal BGM is used as the game state notice mode. When the random number is a numerical value of 95 to 99, chance BGM is selected as the game state notice mode.

<Renso resort number notice lottery table>
FIG. 18A shows an example of the lotus number notice lottery table, and the lotus number notice lottery table associates the number of lotuses, lottery value data, and the form of lotus number notice. Has been remembered. In this example, there are no notices, a notice effect using the character D, a notice effect using the character E, and a notice effect using the character F as modes of the consecutive resort count notice. Moreover, although the figure shows only the case where the number of consecutive resorts is 5, 10, 15 times, the predetermined number of times every 5 times (20 times, 25 times,...) After 15 times. The lottery value data is associated up to (in this example, 200 times).

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines the mode of the number of consecutive resorts based on the number of consecutive resorts notice lottery table, the number of consecutive resorts, and the acquired random value (0 to 99 in this example). A lottery notice lottery will be held.

  For example, when the number of consecutive resorts is five, when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 49, no notification is selected as the aspect of the number of consecutive resorts, and the random number is a numerical value of 50 to 99. In this case, the notice effect using the character D is selected as the mode of the notice of the number of consecutive days. In addition, when the number of consecutive resorts is 10, when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 49, no notification is selected as an aspect of the continuous resort number notification, and the random number is a numerical value of 50 to 99. In such a case, a notice effect using the character E is selected as a mode for notifying the number of consecutive days. In addition, when the number of consecutive resorts is 10, when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 49, no notification is selected as an aspect of the continuous resort number notification, and the random number is a numerical value of 50 to 99. In such a case, a notice effect using the character F is selected as the mode of notifying the number of consecutive resorts.

<Virtual total winning ball number notice lottery table>
FIG. 18B shows an example of the virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery table. The virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery table includes a stop symbol of FIG. 2, lottery value data, and virtual total number. A mode for notifying the number of acquired balls is stored in association with each other. In this example, there are no notice, a character display of “This big hit is over 10000!”, And a character display of “Aim at 10,000 on this big hit!” As a mode of virtual total acquired ball number notice. In addition, in the same figure, only the production in the case where the total number of acquired balls is 10,000 is illustrated, but the production is performed every 10,000 (20,000, 30000,...) After 10,000. You may comprise.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 obtains the virtual total acquisition based on the virtual total acquisition ball number notice lottery table, the stop symbol of FIG. 2 and the acquired random number value (0 to 99 in this example). A virtual total acquisition ball number notice lottery that determines the mode of ball number notice is performed.

  For example, if the stop symbol of Special Figure 2 is a 16R special jackpot (Special Figure a), and if the random number is a value between 0 and 79, select No Notice as the virtual total acquired ball number notice mode. When the random value is a numerical value of 80 to 99, the character display of “This jackpot is over 10,000!” Is selected as the virtual total acquired ball number notice mode.

  Also, when the stop symbol of Special Figure 2 is a challenge gate target jackpot (Special Figure b, Special Figure c, Special Figure d), when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 79, the virtual total number of balls to be announced When no notice is selected and the random number is a numerical value of 80 to 99, a character display of “Aim for 10,000 at this jackpot!” Is selected as an aspect of the virtual total acquired ball number notice.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of Special Figure 2 is a 16R special jackpot (Special Figure a), the actual total number of acquired balls is very likely to exceed 10,000. It is configured to select the character display of “This jackpot is over 10000!”, And when the stop symbol of Special Figure 2 is the target gate target jackpot (Special Figure b, Special Figure c, Special Figure d) Since the total number of acquired balls may not exceed 10,000, a character display of “Aim at 10,000 with this big hit!” Is selected as an aspect of the virtual total acquired number of balls notification.

<Looking-out notice lottery table for starting prizes>
FIG. 19 (a) shows an example of the start winning pre-reading notice lottery table. The starting win pre-reading notice lottery table includes a special display variable display time, lottery value data, pre-start winning pre-reading. A notice mode is associated and stored. In this example, there are normal hold (white circle), hold A (savohani character image), hold B (bancho character image), and hold C (panda character image) as modes for the pre-reading notice at the time of starting winning a prize. In the hold B, a special sound (effect sound called “Kean”) is output from the speaker 120 at the timing of icon display.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to receive a start winning prize when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 (or the second special figure starting port 232). Based on the pre-reading notice lottery table, the variable display time of the special figure, and the acquired random number value (0 to 99 in this example), the starting prize pre-reading notice lottery for determining the mode of the pre-reading notice at the start winning prize is performed.

  For example, when the fluctuation display time of the special figure is 1500 ms, 3000 ms, or 8000 ms, the normal hold is selected as the pre-reading advance notice mode at the start prize regardless of the random value. In addition, when the fluctuation display time of the special figure is 40000 ms, when the random value is a numerical value of 0 to 89, the normal holding is selected as the pre-reading advance notice at the start winning prize, and the random value is 90 to 97 When the number is a numerical value, the hold A is selected as the pre-reading advance notice mode at the start winning prize, and when the random number is a numerical value of 98 to 99, the hold B is selected as the start pre-reading notice form at the start winning prize.

<Change notice lottery table>
FIG. 19B shows an example of the changing notice lottery table. In this changing notice lottery table, the fluctuation display time of the special figure, the lottery value data, and the changing notice form are associated with each other. Has been remembered. In this example, there are no notice, a notice A (a character image of a spear), a notice B (a character image of a bancho in a normal state), and a notice C (a character image of a bancho in a special state) as modes of a notice during change. In the notice B, a special sound (sound effect called “Kean”) is output from the speaker 120 at the timing of icon display, and in the notice C, a special sound (sound effect called “Keen Keen”) is output from the speaker 120 at the timing of icon display. Output.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses this during-change notice lottery table when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the special figure change (for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the special figure change). Based on the fluctuation display time of the special figure and the obtained random number value (0 to 99 in this example), the floating notice lottery for determining the changing notice mode is performed.

  For example, when the fluctuation display time of the special figure is 1500 ms, 3000 ms, or 8000 ms, “no notice” is selected as the notice form during change regardless of the random number value. In addition, when the fluctuation display time of the special figure is 40000 ms, when the random number is a numerical value of 0 to 84, “no notice” is selected as the mode of the notice of fluctuation, and the random value is a numerical value of 85 to 94. In some cases, notice A is selected as the changing notice form, and when the random number is a numerical value of 95 to 99, notice B is selected as the changing notice form.

<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 S501 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S501. 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 S503, 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 S505. In step S505, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S507, 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 S509, an effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S507, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406 and the effect data needs to be updated. In such a case, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S511 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S509 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S513, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S515, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S517, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S519, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S509, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S521, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S509, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S503.

  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 S601 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), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S701 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 S503 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S703 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S519, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S513 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S801, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S807, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S809, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Attacker pre-announcement decision process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the pre-attacker release notice determination process executed in the effect control process (step S509) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pre-attack release notice determination process.

  In step S1001, when a symbol variation start command is received from the main control unit 300, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol included in the command is the special symbol 2 stop symbol. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol stop symbol is the special symbol 2 stop symbol, the process proceeds to step S1003. If the special symbol stop symbol is not the special symbol 2 stop symbol (in the case of the special symbol 1 stop symbol). ) Proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of special figure 1 is any of special figure D, special figure E, special figure F, or special figure G. If not, the process is terminated. In step S1009, the game state notice lottery proceeds. In step S1003, it is determined whether the stop symbol of special figure 2 is any of special figure a, special figure b, special figure c, or special figure d. If not, the process proceeds to step S1004. Then, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of special figure 2 is any of special figure e, special figure f, or special figure g. If not, the process is terminated, and if applicable, step S1009. Proceed to the game state notice lottery.

  In step S1005, a total acquisition information lottery process (details will be described later) is executed. In the next step S1006, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 variable game on hold. Proceed to the advance notice lottery, and if there is no hold, proceed to step S1008. In step S1008, the combination of symbols in which three same-numbered decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 0-decoration 0-decoration 0”, etc.) is stopped. It is determined whether or not to display, and if applicable, the process proceeds to a gaming state notice lottery in step S1009, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, a pending notice lottery is performed. In the on-hold notice lottery, as described above, the on-hold notice lottery table shown in FIG. 17A and the stop pattern of the special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4 in the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area. Based on the acquired random number value (0 to 99 in this example), the mode of the notice in suspension (in this example, no notice, notice effect using character A, notice effect using character B, character C Any of the used notice effects is selected, and the effect is executed based on the selected mode.

  In step S1009, a game state notice lottery is performed. In this game state advance notice lottery, as described above, based on the game state advance notice lottery table shown in FIG. 17B, a special figure stop symbol, and the obtained random number value (0 to 99 in this example), A mode of state notice (in this example, any of normal BGM, chance BGM, and confirmed BGM) is selected, and an effect is executed based on the selected mode.

<Total acquisition information lottery processing>
Next, the total acquisition information lottery process (step S1005) in the above-described pre-attacker release notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a total acquisition information lottery process.

  In step S1101, the number of consecutive resorts (in this example, the number of times any one of special figure a, special figure b, special figure c, and special figure d is continuously selected as the stop pattern of special figure 2) is 5. It is determined whether it is a multiple. As a result of the determination, if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1102, and a lottery number notice lottery is performed. If not, the process proceeds to step S1103 without performing the lotus number notice lottery.

  In the consecutive resort number notice lottery in step S1102, as described above, based on the consecutive resort number notice lottery table shown in FIG. 18A, the number of consecutive resorts, and the acquired random number value (0 to 99 in this example). , Select a mode of the number of consecutive resorts (in this example, no notification, a notification effect using the character D, a notification effect using the character E, a notification effect using the character F), and an effect based on the selected mode Execute.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of special figure 2 is special figure a. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1104, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1104, the virtual total acquired number of balls stored in the RAM 408 is 2400 (= 15 (the number of winning balls for one winning of the variable winning opening 234) × 10 (the winning of the variable winning opening 234 per round). (The number of balls) × 16 times (the number of rounds of the special figure a)) is added to step S1106. In step S1105, 1350 is added to the total virtual number of balls stored in the RAM 408, and then the process goes to step S1106.

  In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the virtual total acquired number of balls after the addition in step S1104 (or step S1105) is larger than 10,000, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S1107 and the virtual total acquired number of balls preliminary notice lottery is performed. If not applicable, the process is terminated without performing the virtual total acquisition ball number notice lottery.

  As described above, the virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery performed in step S1107 is the virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery table shown in FIG. 18 (b), the stop symbol shown in FIG. In this example, the virtual total gained ball number notice mode (in this example, there is no notice, a character display of “This big hit is over 10,000!”, A character display of “Aim at 10,000 on this big hit!”) Any one of these) is selected, and an effect is executed based on the selected mode.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1301 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1301. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S1303, 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 S1305.

  In step S1305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S1307, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step S1309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S 1307, processing such as reading out the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when it is necessary to update the effect data, the effect data is updated.

  In step S1311, if there is a command from the first sub control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S1313, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S1303.

<Specific examples of production>
Next, specific examples of effects performed by the pachinko machine 100 will be described. 24 to 28 are diagrams showing examples of various effects in time series. Here, prior to detailed description of the effects, first, the basic flow of the variable game will be described with reference to the diagrams shown in FIGS.

<Basic flow of variable game / Before the start of variable game>
FIG. 24A shows a state before the start of the variable game. In this example, by illuminating two first special figure hold lamps 218, it is notified that the number of special figure 1 variable games held is 2, and by turning off all second special figure hold lamps 220, It is informed that the number of suspensions of the special figure 2 variable game is 0, and two hold icons PI11, PI12 are displayed in the lower left display area (the special figure 1 hold icon display area) of the decorative symbol display device 208. To display that the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game is 2, and do not display the suspension icon in the lower right display area (the special figure 2 suspension icon display area) of the decorative symbol display device 208 Then, it is informed that the special figure 2 variable game hold number is 0.
In addition, the segment of the first special symbol display device 212 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol H (out of symbol), and the special symbol H (out of symbol) is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol combination “decoration 4—decoration 1—decoration 6” corresponding to is stopped and displayed to notify that the determination result of the previous special figure 1 variable game is the special figure H (out of symbol). By turning on the segment of the second special figure display device 214 in a lighting manner corresponding to the special figure h (missing symbol), the determination result of the previous special figure 2 variable game is a special figure h (missing symbol). I have been informed.

  In addition, by displaying “x” in the 4th symbol 208e for the special figure 1 displayed in the upper right corner of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is notified that the special figure 1 is being stopped (lost). By displaying “X” in the fourth symbol 208f for special figure 2 displayed in the upper right corner of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is informed that the special figure 2 is being stopped (lost).

<Basic flow of variable games / immediately after the start of variable games>
FIG. 24B shows a state immediately after the start of the variable game. In this example, by turning off one first special figure holding lamp 218, it is informed that the number of special figure 1 variable games held has decreased from 2 to 1, and the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208 By deleting one hold icon PI11 from the display area (special figure 1 hold icon display area) and moving and displaying another hold icon PI12 to the left, the number of hold of special figure 1 variable game is changed from 2 to 1 Notifying that it has decreased,
Further, in the first special figure display device 212, by repeating the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment, the “variable display of special figure 1” is started and the decorative design is started. In the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the display device 208, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → The display of “decorative symbols” is started by displaying... In order. Further, by displaying "-" on the fourth symbol 208e for special figure 1, it is informed that the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is being performed.

<Basic flow of variable game / Variable game>
FIG. 24C shows a state during the variable game. At this timing, the “variable display of special figure 1” and “variable display of decorative design” started in FIG.

  FIG.24 (d) is the state which stopped the 1st stop symbol. Here, the first stop symbol is a decorative symbol that is first (firstly) stopped and displayed among the three decorative symbols, and in this example, the symbol (left symbol) displayed in the left symbol display area 208a. ) Is applicable. At the timing shown in FIG. 6D, the first stop symbol (left symbol) is stopped and displayed to stop the decoration symbol of the decoration 3 and the other decorative symbols are continuously displayed.

  FIG. 24E shows a state in which the second stop symbol is stopped. Here, the second stop symbol refers to a decorative symbol that is secondly (secondarily) stopped and displayed among the three decorative symbols, and in this example, the symbol (right) displayed in the right symbol display area 208c. Design). At the timing shown in FIG. 5E, the second stop symbol (right symbol) is stopped and displayed to stop and display the decorative symbol of the decoration 8, and the other decorative symbols are continuously displayed.

  FIG. 24F shows a state in which the third stop symbol is stopped and the decorative symbol is fluctuated. Here, the third stop symbol is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed third (third) among the three decorative symbols. In this example, the symbol displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b (medium Design). In addition, the fluctuation of the decorative pattern is an effect of slightly swinging the decorative pattern in the vertical direction. At the timing shown in FIG. 7F, after the stop symbol of the third stop symbol (middle symbol) is displayed to stop the ornament symbol of decoration 2, the ornament symbol combination “decoration 3-decoration 2-decoration 8” is displayed. The fluctuation of shaking is performed.

<Basic flow of variable game / Floating stop>
FIG. 24 (g) shows a state where fluctuation is stopped. At this timing, the segment of the first special symbol display device 212 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol H (out of symbol), and the special symbol H (out of symbol) is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol combination “decoration 3—decoration 2—decoration 8” corresponding to “design” is stopped and displayed, and the result of the determination of whether or not the immediately preceding special figure 1 variable game is successful is the special figure H (missing symbol). We are reporting. Further, by displaying “x” on the fourth graphic 208e for the special figure 1, it is informed that the special figure 1 is being stopped (lost).

  Thereafter, the game proceeds in accordance with the basic flow of the variable game described with reference to FIGS. 24A to 24G, but in order to avoid redundant description, the same or similar contents will be appropriately described. Will be omitted.

<Change game and hold increase corresponding to hold icon PI12>
FIG. 24 (h) to FIG. 24 (j) are diagrams showing an example of a display when the special figure 1 variable game hold increases during the variable game of the special figure 1 corresponding to the hold icon PI12.

  Here, after starting the variable game of FIG. 1 at the timing shown in FIG. 11 (h), the ball entering the first special diagram starting port 230 is detected at the timing shown in FIG. One special figure hold lamp 218 is turned on and one hold icon PI13 is displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area to notify that the number of hold of the special figure 1 variable game has increased from 0 to 1. ing.

  In this example, the above-mentioned start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing at which a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 is detected, and as a display mode of the hold icon PI13 by the lottery, the hold A (savohani Character image) is selected.

<Variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI13>
24 (k) to 24 (p) are diagrams showing an example of the display of the variable game of FIG. 1 corresponding to the hold icon PI13.

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 1 is started at the timing shown in FIG. 24 (k), the variable game of FIG. 1 is performed over the period shown in FIGS. 24 (l) to (o). The fluctuation stop of special figure 1 is performed at the timing shown in p). In this example, the segment of the first special symbol display device 212 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol F (first small hit symbol), and the special symbol display device 208 has special symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The symbol combination “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” corresponding to FIG. F (first small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, and “F” is displayed on the fourth symbol 208e for special figure 1 to thereby display the hold icon. It is informed that the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the PI 13 is a special figure F (first small hit symbol).

<Small hit game>
FIG. 24 (q) to FIG. 25 (c) are diagrams showing an example of the small hit game. Here, after the small hit game is started at the timing shown in FIG. 24 (q), the right-hand notification is performed at the timing shown in FIG. Here, the right-handed notification refers to notification that prompts the player to make a right-handed strike, and in this example, a character display “Aim for the right!” Is performed.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the stop symbol is Special Figure 1 in the above-described pre-attacker release notice determination process (see FIG. 21) (determines NO in the determination process of Step S1001), and It is determined that the stop symbol in the figure is the special figure F (YES in the determination process of step S1002), and the game state notice lottery is executed. As a result of this game state notice lottery, in this example, as the state of the game state notice, the normal BGM is selected, and the normal BGM is output from the speaker 120 during the period shown in FIGS. 24 (r) to 25 (b). Yes.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 25A, the ball passes the first challenge gate region, and at the timing shown in FIG. 25B, a display indicating the current gaming state as a gaming state notice (in this example, , “Display of latent mode!” Is being performed), and a ball has entered the variable prize opening 234. At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (c), the small hit game is finished and the output of the normal BGM from the speaker 120 is stopped.

<Variable games and increased holdings>
FIGS. 25 (d) to 25 (e) are diagrams showing an example of a display when the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game increases by one during the variable game of the special figure 1. FIG.

  Here, the first special figure holding lamp 218 is detected by detecting a single entry into the first special figure starting port 230 during the variable game of the special figure 1 shown in FIGS. 25 (d) to 25 (e). Is displayed and one hold icon PI15 is displayed in the special figure 1 hold icon display area, thereby notifying that the number of hold of the special figure 1 variable game has increased from 0 to 1.

  In this example, the above-described start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the entrance to the first special figure starting port 230 is detected, and the hold A (Savohani's) is displayed as the display mode of the hold icon PI15 by the lottery. Character image) is selected.

<Variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI15>
FIG. 25 (g) to FIG. 25 (k) are diagrams showing an example of the display of the variable game of FIG. 1 corresponding to the hold icon PI15.

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 1 is started at the timing shown in FIG. 25 (g), the variable game of FIG. 1 is performed over the period shown in FIG. 25 (g) to FIG. 25 (j). The fluctuation stop of FIG. 1 is performed at the timing indicated by 25 (k).

  In this example, the segment of the first special symbol display device 212 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special diagram D (2R big hit symbol, suddenly probable change), and is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. , The symbol combination “decoration 5-decoration 6-decoration 7” corresponding to the special symbol D (2R jackpot symbol, sudden change in probability) is stopped, and “D” is displayed on the fourth symbol 208e for the special symbol 1 In addition, it is informed that the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI15 is the special figure D (2R big hit symbol, suddenly probable change).

<Big hit game (2R)>
FIG. 25 (l) to FIG. 26 (a) are diagrams showing an example of the big hit game (2R). At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (l), after the big hit game is started, right-handed notification (in this example, “Let's aim right!” Is displayed) at the timing shown in FIG. 25 (m).

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the stop symbol is Special Figure 1 in the above-described pre-attacker release notice determination process (see FIG. 21) (determines NO in the determination process of Step S1001), and It is determined that the stop symbol in the figure is the special figure D (determined as YES in the determination process of step S1002), and the game state notice lottery is executed. As a result of this game state notice lottery, in this example, the confirmed BGM is selected as the state of the game state notice, and the confirmed BGM is output from the speaker 120 during the period shown in FIGS. 25 (m) to (r). Yes.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 25 (n), the challenge gate 270 is activated to start the valid period of the challenge gate 270, and the right-handed notification 2 (in this example, “Aim right! Anytime! At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (o), a right-handed notification 3 (in this example, a character display “Aim at the right! The attacker will open!”) Is performed.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 25 (p), the ball passes through the challenge gate second region, and at the timing shown in FIG. 25 (r), the ball enters the variable winning opening 134 after passing through the challenge gate first region. In addition to a ball, a display indicating the current game state is displayed as a game state advance notice (in this example, a character display “probably change !!”). In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 26A, the big hit game is ended and the output of the probability variation BGM from the speaker 120 is stopped.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to make a right-turn notification during change waiting over the period of FIGS. 27 (b) to (c) (in this example, “→ right After the character display of “continuation of hit →” is performed, a game state notification that clearly indicates the game state (in this example, a character display of “probably changing”) is performed.

<Variable games and increased holdings>
FIGS. 26 (c) to 26 (e) are diagrams showing an example of display when the number of suspensions of the special figure 2 variable game is increased during the variable game of the special figure 1. FIG.

  Here, the second special figure holding lamp 220 is detected by detecting twice the ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 during the variable game of the special figure 1 shown in FIGS. 26 (c) to (e). Is displayed, and two hold icons PI21 and PI22 are displayed in the special figure 2 hold icon display area, thereby notifying that the hold number of the special figure 2 variable game has increased from 0 to 2.

In the present example, the above-mentioned start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the first entry to the second special figure starting port 232 is detected, and the display mode of the hold icon PI21 is normally determined by the lottery. The above-mentioned start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the second entry to the second special figure starting port 232 is detected when the hold is selected, and the hold A is displayed as the hold icon PI22 by the lottery. (Character image of Sabohani) is selected <Change game corresponding to the hold icon PI21 and increase in hold>
FIG. 26 (f) to FIG. 26 (i) show the display of the variable game of the special figure 2 corresponding to the hold icon PI21, and the special figure 2 variable game hold increases by one during the variable game of the special figure 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in a case.

  Here, after the variable game shown in FIG. 2 is started at the timing shown in FIG. 26 (g), the second special figure start port is displayed during the variable game shown in FIG. 26 (g) to FIG. 26 (h). By detecting one entry to the H.232, one of the second special figure hold lamps 220 is turned on and one special hold icon PI23 is newly displayed in the special figure 2 hold icon display area. FIG. 2 informs that the number of suspensions of the variable game has increased from 1 to 2.

  In this example, the above-mentioned start winning time pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the entrance to the second special figure starting port 232 is detected, and the normal hold is selected as the display mode of the hold icon PI23 by the lottery. doing.

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 2 is performed, the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 is performed at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, the segment of the second special symbol display device 214 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol h (out of symbol), and the special symbol h is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol combination “decoration 7-decoration 2—decoration 6” corresponding to (offset symbol) is stopped and displayed, and “x” is displayed in the fourth symbol 208f for special symbol 2 to thereby display the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon PI21. FIG. 2 informs that the result of the determination of whether or not the floating game is successful is a special figure h (out of symbol).

<Change game and hold increase corresponding to hold icon PI22>
FIGS. 26 (j) to 27 (b) show the display of the special game 2 of the special game 2 corresponding to the hold icon PI22, and the special game 2 of the special game 2 has been increased by three during the special game of FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in a case.

  Here, after starting the variable game of FIG. 2 at the timing shown in FIG. 26 (j), the second special figure start port during the variable game of FIG. 2 shown in FIG. 26 (g) to FIG. 27 (a). By detecting the entry to the 232 three times, three new special figure hold lamps 220 are turned on and three hold icons PI24, PI25, and PI26 are newly displayed in the special figure 2 hold icon display area. In this way, it is informed that the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games has increased from 1 to 4.

  In this example, the above-described start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing at which the first entry to the second special figure starting port 232 is detected, and the hold icon PI24 is displayed as a display mode by the lottery. B (number character image) is selected to display hold B, and as shown in FIG. 26 (k), a special sound (sound effect “Kean”) is output from the speaker 120 at the display timing of hold B. Output.

  In addition, the above-described start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing at which the second entry into the second special figure start opening 232 is detected, and the normal hold is selected as the display mode of the hold icon PI25 by the lottery. The above-mentioned start winning time pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing at which the third entry into the second special figure starting port 232 is detected, and the normal hold is selected as the display mode of the hold icon PI26 by the lottery. Yes.

  In addition, since 40000 ms is selected as the variation time of the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI22, the Super Reach A Loss of the period of FIG. 26 (m) to FIG. 26 (r) is selected. Production is being performed. In the effect of this super reach lose, at the timing shown in FIG. 26 (m), the middle character display area 208b displays an image of the same character (numbered character) as the hold icon PI24 (hold B), and the speaker 120 displays a special image. Sound (sound effect called “Kean”) is being output.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 26 (n), reach display is performed by displaying the decoration symbol “decoration 2” in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c. During the period shown in r), a bowling reach effect (losing) is performed that suggests that the determination result of the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI22 is the special figure h (out of symbol).

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 2 is performed, the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 is performed at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, the segment of the second special symbol display device 214 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol h (out of symbol), and the special symbol h is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol combination of “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 2” corresponding to (offset symbol) is stopped and displayed, and “x” is displayed in the fourth symbol 208f for special symbol 2 to thereby display the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon PI22. FIG. 2 informs that the result of the determination of whether or not the floating game is successful is a special figure h (out of symbol).

<Change game and hold increase corresponding to hold icon PI23>
FIG. 27 (c) to FIG. 27 (e) show the display of the variable game of the special figure 2 corresponding to the hold icon PI23, and the special figure 2 variable game hold increases by one during the variable game of the special figure 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in a case.

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 2 is started at the timing shown in FIG. 27C, to the second special figure start port 232 during the variable game of FIG. 2 shown in FIGS. Is detected once, the second special figure hold lamp 220 is newly lit and one hold icon PI26 is newly displayed in the special figure 2 hold icon display area. It is informing that the number of floating games held has increased from 3 to 4.

  In this example, the above-mentioned start winning time pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the entrance to the second special figure start opening 232 is detected, and the normal hold is selected as the display mode of the hold icon PI 26 by the lottery. doing.

  Further, here, after the variable game of FIG. 2 is performed, the variable stop of FIG. 2 is stopped at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, the segment of the second special symbol display device 214 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol h (out of symbol), and the special symbol h is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The symbol combination “decoration 8—decoration 6—decoration 7” corresponding to (offset symbol) is stopped and displayed, and “x” is displayed in the fourth symbol 208f for special symbol 2 to thereby display the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon PI23. FIG. 2 informs that the result of the determination of whether or not the floating game is successful is a special figure h (out of symbol).

<Change game and hold increase corresponding to hold icon PI24>
FIG. 27 (f) to FIG. 27 (o) show the display of the variable game of the special figure 2 corresponding to the hold icon PI24, and the special figure 2 variable game hold increased by one during the variable game of the special figure 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in a case.

  Here, after starting the variable game of FIG. 2 at the timing shown in FIG. 27 (f), the second special figure start port during the variable game of FIG. 2 shown in FIG. 27 (f) to FIG. 27 (o). By detecting one entry to the H.232, one new 2nd figure reservation lamp 220 is turned on and one hold icon PI27 is newly displayed in the special figure 2 hold icon display area. FIG. 2 informs that the number of suspensions of the variable game has increased from 3 to 4.

  In this example, the above-mentioned start winning pre-reading notice lottery is executed at the timing when the entrance to the second special figure starting port 232 is detected, and the normal hold is selected as the display mode of the hold icon PI27 by the lottery. doing.

  In addition, here, since 65000 ms is selected as the variation time of the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI22, over the period of FIG. 27 (h) to FIG. Production is being performed. In this effect per super reach B, the notice C is selected as the notice of change notice by the notice notice of change notice during the change, and the notice symbol C is displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b at the timing shown in FIG. Is displayed, and a special sound (effect sound called “Kean Keen”) is output from the speaker 120.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 27 (i), reach display is performed by displaying the decoration symbol “decoration 3” in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c. m) Over the period shown in FIG. 6A, a defeat reach effect (winning) is performed that suggests that the result of the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the hold icon PI23 is a special figure b (a jackpot symbol subject to change). Yes.

  Here, after the variable game of FIG. 2 is performed, the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 is performed at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, the segment of the second special symbol display device 214 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the special symbol b (challenge gate target jackpot symbol), and in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, The symbol combination “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” corresponding to the special symbol b (the jackpot symbol subject to the challenge gate) is stopped, and “b” is displayed in the fourth symbol 208f for the special symbol 2 to place a hold. It is informed that the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 variable game corresponding to the icon PI23 is a special figure b (a jackpot symbol for the challenge gate).

<Operation of challenge gate>
FIGS. 27 (p) to 28 (c) are diagrams showing an example of effects when the challenge gate 270 is activated.

  Here, at the timing shown in FIG. 27 (p), a display suggesting that the description of the challenge gate 270 is started (in this example, a character display “description of challenge gate”) is performed. In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 27 (q), a round number suggestion display indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game selected when the ball passes the first challenge gate region (in this example, “in the left gate passing” 2R or 16R. “Let's aim big game”), the timing shown in FIG. 27 (r) suggests the number of rounds of jackpot game to be selected when the ball passes the challenge gate second area Round number suggestion display (in this example, “Right gate passing 8R or 12R. It is a safety measure” character display).

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the stop symbol is special figure 2 in the above-described pre-attacker release notice determination process (see FIG. 21) (determined as YES in the determination process in step S1001), and It is determined that the stop symbol of the figure is special figure b (YES is determined in the determination process of step S1003), it is determined that special figure 2 is on hold (YES is determined in the determination process of step S1006), and is within the hold A preliminary lottery is running. As a result of the on-hold notice lottery, in this example, as a notice form on hold, the character C (notice effect using the number 9 is performed and the speaker is used during the period shown in FIGS. 27 (r) to 28 (d). 120 outputs a special sound (sound effect “Kean”).

  As described above, when a notice using character C (including the output of a special sound) is made, 16R special jackpot (special figure a) is added to the stop pattern of special figure 2 stored in the prefetch results 1 to 4. ), Since it is determined that there are two or more of the big hits (Special figure b, Special figure c, Special figure d) for the challenge gate, There are cases where it can be increased.

  The timing shown in FIG. 28A is a state in which the operation of the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270 is started to start the effective period of the charge gate 270, and the electric switching valve 270h is tilted to the right as viewed from the front. In this state, the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 is prevented from entering the right sphere passage 270e (second region) and passes through the left sphere passage sensor 270f (first region). For this reason, at the same timing, the first sub-control unit 400 may synchronize with the state of the challenge gate 270, and the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 may pass through the left sphere passage sensor 270f (first region). A display that suggests a high price (in this example, the display of the letters "Aim right by hitting. Now I will enter the left.").

  The subsequent timing shown in FIG. 28B is a state in which the electric switching valve 270h is tilted to the left as viewed from the front during the operation of the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270. In this state, the ball that has entered the ball entrance 270a of the challenge gate 270 is prevented from entering the left-side ball passage 270d (first region) and passes through the right-side ball passage sensor 270g (second region). For this reason, at the same timing, the first sub-control unit 400 may synchronize with the state of the challenge gate 270, and the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 may pass through the right sphere passage sensor 270g (second region). Display that suggests that it is expensive (in this example, the display of the letters “Aim right by hitting. Now I ’ll enter the right.”).

  The timing shown in FIG. 28C is a state in which the electric switching valve 270h is tilted to the right when viewed from the front during the operation of the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270. is there. The first sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the display of FIGS. 28A and 28B in synchronization with the state of the challenge gate 270 until a ball enters the challenge gate 270.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 28 (d), the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 at the timing shown in FIG. 28 (c) passes the left sphere passing sensor 270f (first region) and the number of rounds is determined. When 16R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game by lottery, round notification (in this example, “16R!” Is displayed) indicating the number of rounds is performed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 28 (e), the opening / closing control of the variable winning opening 234 is started in the big hit game (16R), and the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is moved at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds, It is controlled to open and close 16 times with a closing time of 1.5 seconds. In this example, the operation of the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270 is continued even during the opening / closing control of the variable prize opening 234.

  The ball that entered the challenge gate 270 passes through either the left sphere passage sensor 270f (first region) or the right sphere passage sensor 270g (second region) depending on the state of the electric switching valve 270h, but is variable. Since the winning opening 234 is disposed below the challenge gate 270, any ball passing through either the left sphere passing sensor 270f (first area) or the right sphere passing sensor 270g (second area) If the door member 234a is in an open state, it is possible to enter the variable winning opening 234.

  Further, in this example, during the jackpot game, the total number of winning balls (number of winning balls) from a predetermined timing (for example, the start time of the first jackpot game) is displayed. For example, FIG. At the timing shown in FIG. 28 (e), the fact that the total number of acquired balls is 15 is displayed in the first round of the jackpot game (in this example, the letter “15get” is displayed). At the timing shown, a display indicating that the total number of acquired balls is 30 is displayed in the first round of the jackpot game (in this example, a character “30 get” is displayed).

  Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 28 (g), in the 10th round of the jackpot game, a display indicating that the total number of acquired balls is 1365 (in this example, the display of the characters “1365get”) is performed. At the timing shown in (i), a display indicating that the total number of acquired balls is 1420 (in this example, the display of the characters “1420get”) is performed in the tenth round of the jackpot game.

  Furthermore, in this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 28 (h) to FIG. 28 (i) during the big hit game, the holding consecutive resort announcement using the movable body (in this example, the left door 246a and the right door of the shielding device 246). After closing 246b, notification is performed by displaying the characters “pending consecutive resort confirmed!”.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 28 (j), the 16R jackpot game is finished, and at the timing shown in FIG. 28 (k), it is determined that the success / failure determination result of the next special figure variable game is a jackpot. For this reason, a notification that prompts the player to make a right turn (in this example, the display of the characters “→ continue right-handed →”) and a display that indicates that the gaming state is definitely changed (in this example, “ "Displaying characters in the middle" is performed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 28 (m), since the notice B corresponding to the super reach A is selected as the notice of changing notice by the notice of changing notice lottery, the character image corresponding to the notice B is displayed as a decorative pattern. While being displayed on the display device 208, a special sound corresponding to the notice B (sound effect “Kean”) is output from the speaker 120. Further, in the subsequent period shown in FIG. 28 (n) to FIG. 28 (o), the special figure variable game is stopped and displayed after the effect corresponding to the super reach A is executed.

  At the subsequent timing shown in FIG. 29 (p), a display suggesting that the explanation about the challenge gate 270 is started (in this example, a character display “determine destination at the challenge gate”) is performed. In addition, since the same timing is before the big hit game start immediately after the big hit during the electric support, explanation contents are omitted at the same timing compared to the detailed explanation shown in FIG. 27 (p) to FIG. 28 (c). A brief explanation is given.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 29 (d), the ball entering the challenge gate 270 passes the right ball passing sensor 270g (second region) at the timing shown in FIG. 29 (c) and the number of rounds is determined. As a result, 8R is selected as the number of rounds of the jackpot game, so that round notification (in this example, “8R!” Is displayed) indicating the number of rounds is performed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 29 (e), the opening / closing control of the variable prize opening 234 is started in the jackpot game (8R), and the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 is moved at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds, Control is performed to open and close 8 times with a closing time of 1.5 seconds. In this example, the operation of the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270 is continued even during the opening / closing control of the variable prize opening 234.

  In this example, the total number of acquired balls is displayed during the big hit game. For example, at the timing shown in FIG. 29E, the total number of acquired balls is 2415 in the first round of the big hit game. A display indicating that the ball is a ball (in this example, the display of the characters “2415get”) is performed, and at the timing shown in FIG. 29F, the total number of balls acquired is 3315 in the first round of the big hit game. Is displayed (in this example, the character “3315get” is displayed).

  Further, in this example, the probability change notification using the movable body (in this example, the left door 246a and the right door 246b of the shielding device 246 are turned on at the timing shown in FIG. 29 (g) to FIG. After closing, an announcement is made by displaying the text “Confirmed change!”.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 29 (i), the 8R jackpot game is finished, and at the timing shown in FIG. 29 (o), it is determined that the success / failure determination result of the next special figure variable game is a jackpot. For this reason, a notification that prompts the player to make a right turn (in this example, the display of the characters “→ continue right-handed →”) and a display that indicates that the gaming state is definitely changed (in this example, “ "Displaying characters in the middle" is performed.

<Notice of the total number of acquired balls>
Next, the virtual total acquired ball number notice will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the virtual total acquired ball number notice in time series.

  The timing shown in FIG. 30 (a) is a state immediately after the jackpot game ends, and a display indicating that the total number of acquired balls is 8400 (in this example, the display of the characters “8400get”) is performed. . Further, the timing shown in FIG. 30 (b) is a combination of a decoration symbol (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration) corresponding to the special figure a after the big win is won by the big hit determination and the special figure a is selected by the symbol lottery. 7) is a state in which the stop display is made.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 30 (c), after briefly explaining the challenge gate 270, at the timing shown in FIG. 30 (d), the electric switching valve 270 of the challenge gate 270 is operated, and the challenge gate 270 is activated. The period has started. In this example, the special figure a is won in the previous special figure variation game, and the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 is the left ball passing sensor 270f (first region) and the right ball passing sensor 270g (second In any case, it is determined that the game is a 16R big hit game. For this reason, at the same timing, the first sub-control unit 400 prompts the player to make a right turn and prompts the player to enter the challenge gate 270 (in this example, the words “Aim right! Anytime! Display).

  The subsequent timing shown in FIG. 30 (e) is a state in which the electric switching valve 270h is inclined to the left in the front view while the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270 is in operation. As described above, in this example, even if the ball that entered the challenge gate 270 passes through either the left sphere passing sensor 270f (first region) or the right sphere passing sensor 270g (second region), the 16R big hit game It has been confirmed that. For this reason, at the same timing, the first sub-control unit 400 prompts the player to make a right turn and prompts the player to enter the challenge gate 270 and suggests the start of the big hit game (in this example, “right” “Aim! Attacker will be released”.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the stop symbol is the special symbol a in the total acquisition information lottery process (see FIG. 22) described above (YES in the determination process of step S1103). ), It is determined that the virtual total acquired number of balls has exceeded 10,000 (determined as YES in the determination process in step S1106), and the virtual total acquired number of balls notice lottery is executed. As a result of the virtual total acquired ball number notice lottery, in this example, the character display of “This jackpot is over 10,000!” Is selected as the virtual total acquired ball number notice mode, and FIGS. 30 (e) and 30 (f). Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing shown in FIG. In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 30 (i), since the actual total number of acquired balls has exceeded 10,000 in the eleventh round of the jackpot game, the message “10000 breakthrough!” Is displayed.

  In addition, the execution time of the virtual total acquisition ball number notice is not limited to this example, for example, it is configured to open each round in the jackpot game triggered by entering the winning opening, and for each round interval In a game machine whose length changes, various notices including a virtual total acquired ball number notice may be executed during the round interval. In addition, as will be described below, the virtual total acquired ball number notice may not be executed.

<Example of the virtual total number of balls notice not being executed>
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example in which the virtual total acquired ball number notice described with reference to FIG. 30 is not executed. Since the states shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B are the same as the states shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the drawings after FIG. 32C will be described.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 31 (c), after a brief description of the challenge gate 270, in this example, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the number of consecutive games in the above-described total acquisition information lottery process (see FIG. 22). Is a multiple of 5 (YES is determined in the determination process in step S1101), and the lottery number notice lottery is executed. As a result of the lottery number notice lottery, in this example, the character display “5 consecutive villas rush!” Is selected as the form of the lotus number notice, and at the timing shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 31 (d), the electric switching valve 270h of the challenge gate 270 is actuated, and the effective period of the challenge gate 270 is started. In this example, the special figure a is won in the previous special figure variation game, and the ball that has entered the challenge gate 270 is the left ball passing sensor 270f (first region) and the right ball passing sensor 270g (second In any case, it is determined that the game is a 16R big hit game. For this reason, at the same timing, the first sub-control unit 400 prompts the player to make a right turn and prompts the player to enter the challenge gate 270 (in this example, the words “Aim right! Anytime! Display).

  In this example, since the ball that entered the challenge gate 270 before executing the virtual total acquired ball number notice at the same timing has passed the right ball passing sensor 270g (second region), FIG. 31 (f) The round notification (in this example, “16R”) that notifies the number of rounds of the big hit game (16 in this example) at the timing shown in FIG. "!" Is displayed.

<Advance notice during demonstration screen display>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a description will be given of a notice during display of the demonstration screen. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a notice during display of the demo screen in time series.

  The timing shown in FIG. 32 (a) is a state immediately after the jackpot game is finished, and at the subsequent timing shown in FIG. 32 (b), a display indicating that the gaming state is definitely changed (in this example, “probable change”). In addition to performing “display of the character“ medium ””, the game state has changed to probabilistic, so that the player is prompted to make a right stroke (in this example, the character “→ continue right stroke →” is displayed). 32 (b) is a state in which the game state has shifted to certain change, but there is no special figure variable game hold (hold 0 state).

  Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 32C, the demonstration screen display is started. This demonstration screen display is a display for demonstration such as advertising of a game stand, and when the start condition is satisfied (in this example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the suspension of the special figure variable game becomes 0). Starts and ends when an end condition is satisfied (in this example, when a ball entering the special figure starting port is detected). Note that the start condition and the end condition of the demonstration screen display are not limited to this example, and the end condition may be, for example, a winning at the usual start opening.

  In this example, the demonstration screen display is started at the timing shown in FIG. 32 (c) and the demonstration screen display is ended at the timing shown in FIG. 32 (f). As shown in (d), a game state announcement (in this example, display of the character image C1 and output of sound effects) is performed to suggest the current game state (in this example, the probability variation state).

  In this example, the execution period of the demonstration screen display varies depending on the end condition of the demonstration screen display (in this example, the ball entering the special chart start opening), so the execution period of the demonstration screen display is short. 32C may change from the display shown in FIG. 32C to the display shown in FIG. 32D ′ (the original demonstration screen display in which the display mode of the image of the character C1 ′ is different from the character C1). Yes, there may be no gaming state notice.

<Challenge gate entry notification>
Next, the challenge gate entry notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a challenge gate entry notification in time series.

  FIG. 33 (a) shows the state before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure, and FIG. 33 (b) starts the fluctuation game of the special figure 1, and the challenge gate 270 is not activated and is outside the valid period of the challenge gate 270. . In this state, since the player does not have the profit obtained by entering the challenge gate 270, when the player enters the challenge gate 270, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the player goes to the challenge gate 270. FIG. 33 (e) shows the result of making a ball entry notification (in this example, outputting a first sound (error sound called “bububu”) from the speaker 120) that informs that profit cannot be obtained by entering the ball. In this way, a display for prompting the player to make a left strike (in this example, the display of the characters “Please return the handle to the left”) is performed.

  FIG. 33 (g) shows a state in which the challenge gate 270 is activated and the validity period of the challenge gate 270 is started. In this state, since the player has a profit obtained by entering the challenge gate 270, when the player enters the challenge gate 270, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), the player goes to the challenge gate 270. Entry notification (in this example, a second sound (a winning sound called ping pong) is output from the speaker 120) is performed to notify that a profit can be obtained by entering the ball. Note that the first entry after the challenge gate 270 is activated has the benefit of confirming the round of the jackpot game, but the player cannot gain any profit after the second entry before the start of the jackpot game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33 (i), the entrance notification is not performed.

  FIG. 33 (j) shows a state in which opening / closing control of the variable winning opening 234 is started in the big hit game. In this state, the player has no profit obtained by entering the challenge gate 270, but the player is notified of the entry to the challenge gate 270 (in this example, a third sound (called Poko) from the speaker 120. (Winning sound) is output).

<Other examples of advance look-ahead notice at start-up prize>
Next, with reference to FIG. 34 (a), another example of the pre-reading notice at the start winning prize will be described. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing another example of the pre-reading notice at the time of start winning.

  In FIG. 19 (a), as a mode of the pre-reading notice at the time of starting winning prize, normal hold (white circle), hold A (sabohani character image), hold B (bancho character image + sound effect “Kean”), hold C (Panda character image) was illustrated.

  However, the mode of the pre-reading notice at the time of start winning according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the effect of normal hold (white square), hold A (black square + “po”) Sound), hold B (normally hold white square and hold A black square + sound effect of “Kean” + frame lamp off), hold C (in the middle “letter” is given White square). That is, even if it is a low-reliability notice such as hold A, a sound effect may be output in addition to the display, and all components of normal hold and hold A are included as hold B. It may be a figure. Further, like the hold B, in addition to the display and sound, the lighting mode (lighting, blinking, and extinguishing) of the lamp may be changed (in this example, the frame lamp is turned off).

<Other examples of change notice>
Next, another example of the change notice will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c) are diagrams showing another example of the change notice.

  In FIG. 19 (b), there are no advance notice, advance notice A (a character image of a frog), advance notice B (a character image of a bancho in a normal state + effect sound “Kean”), an advance notice C (special). The character image of the bancho of the state + the sound effect “Kean Keen”) was illustrated.

  However, the variation notice mode according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and notice A (a character image of a bancho wearing a black fundusi), notice B (a black fundus of notice A and other color fundundi) It may be composed of a character image of a chief wearing a fundus composed of the above + a sound effect of “Kean”) and a notice C (a character image of a chief wearing a fundus with a character of “to”). That is, a display including a part of the components of the hold A, such as the hold B, may be adopted.

  In addition, the change notice may be configured with a cut-in display that cuts in (interrupts) during reach production. The image is surrounded by an image), the chance is increased (the image is surrounded by a black belt-shaped image), and the heat is intense (white, black, and other colors are alternately surrounded by a band-shaped image. May be composed of four types of sound effect + “Kein” sound effect) and correct (effect surrounded by the letters “Hou” + sound effect “Kiki Kiki Keen”). In this way, in an accurate notice with the highest degree of expectation, an aspect (sound effect “Kiki Kiki Keen”) that is not included in other notices may be added.

<Application example of change notice>
Next, an application example of the change notice will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example in which a notice display in the same mode as the notice in change is performed in a period other than during the special figure change game.

  FIG. 35A shows a state in which the demonstration screen display is started, and FIGS. 35B to 35D show a state in which button effects are executed during the demonstration screen display. Here, the button effect is an effective time during which an image or character that prompts the player to perform an operation using the operation means, an image that imitates the appearance of the operation means, or an operation by the operation means can be received. It is an effect that displays an image that suggests.

  In this example, during the period shown in FIGS. 35 (b) to 35 (d), images and characters (in this example, “10 consecutive hits” prompting the player to operate with the operating means (in this example, the chance button 136). Display of the characters “breaking!”, An image simulating the appearance of the operation means (in this example, an image simulating the appearance of the chance button 136), or accepting an operation by the operation means A button effect is displayed that displays an image that suggests a possible effective time (in this example, a meter display indicating the effective time of the chance button 136).

  In addition, when the operation by the operation means satisfies a predetermined condition during the execution period of the button effect (in this example, when the number of continuous operations (continuous hits) by the chance button 136 reaches 10 times). As shown in FIG. 35 (f), a notice display in the same manner as the changing notice (notice B) shown in FIG. 34 (b) is performed, but when the condition is not satisfied, FIG. 35 (e) As shown in FIG. 34, the notice display in the same mode as the changing notice (notice A) shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a notice display in the same mode as the notice in change is performed during a period in which a notice other than the notice in change is being executed.

  FIG. 36 (b) to FIG. 36 (f) show a state during the special figure variable game. In this example, the first notice display is executed among the plural kinds of notice displays at the timing shown in FIG. 36 (c) during the special figure variable game, and the plural kinds at the timing shown in FIG. The second notice display is being executed. In addition, at the timing shown in the same figure (e), the third notice display is executed among the plural kinds of notice displays, and the notice in the same mode as the changing notice (notice B) shown in FIG. 34 (b). Display (specific notice display) is performed, and at the timing shown in FIG. 36 (f), the fourth notice display is executed among the plural kinds of notice displays.

  As described above, the third notice display and the specific notice display are performed at the timing shown in FIG. 36E. In this example, at least a part of the specific notice display is changed to the third notice display. By concealing at least a part, at least a part of the specific notice display shown in FIG. 36 (e ′) is made invisible (or difficult to see compared with the case where there is no third notice display). Note that at least a part of the specific notice display is invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case without the third notice display), but since the sound effect “Kean” is output from the speaker 120, The player can recognize the high degree of expectation, and may increase the player's sense of expectation.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a notice display in the same mode as the notice in change is performed during a period in which a notice other than the notice in change is being executed. 37 (a) to FIG. 37 (f) are the same as the display modes shown in FIG. 36 (a) to FIG. (G) The following drawings will be described.

  FIG. 37 (g) shows a state in which the left decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and FIG. 37 (h) shows a state in which the right decorative symbol is stopped and a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to reach is displayed. In the following period (i) to (l), the reach effect is being executed. In this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (k) during the reach production period, the notice display in the same manner as the cut-in display (correct) shown in FIG. 34 (c) is performed. This cut-in display is displayed in the forefront without being obscured by other notice indications (specific notice indications or first to fourth notice indications). In some cases, the player's sense of expectation can be increased.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing another example of cut-in display. The cut-in display is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 37. For example, cut-in display as shown in FIG. 38 may be performed. The display modes shown in FIGS. 38 (h) to (k) are the same as the display modes shown in FIGS. 37 (h) to (k), and the description thereof will be omitted. The drawings (o) and (p) will be described.

  In FIG. 38 (o), at least a part of the above-described specific notice display is covered with at least a part of the cut-in display so that at least a part of the specific notice display is invisible (or there is no cut-in display). The sound effect “Kean”, which is the same as the notice B in FIG. 34B, is output from the speaker 120. According to this example, the specific notice display becomes invisible (or difficult to see compared with the case where there is no cut-in display), but the player has a high expectation by outputting the same sound effect as the notice B. In some cases, the player's sense of expectation can be increased.

  38 (p) is the same as FIG. 38 (o) in that at least a part of the specific notice display is covered with at least a part of the cut-in display, but the sound output from the speaker 120 is “ The sound effect “Kean” has been changed to the sound effect “Keen Keen”. According to this example, the specific notice display becomes invisible (or difficult to see compared with the case where there is no cut-in display), but the player can recognize the high expectation level due to the difference in sound effect. In some cases, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with production means capable of executing at least a plurality of effects, and at least one of the plurality of effects. One is a first effect (for example, an effect of a pre-reading notice shown in FIGS. 26 (k) to 27 (e)), and at least one of the plurality of effects is a second effect (for example, 26 (m), and the first effect is the first notice (for example, hold B (hold icon) shown in FIG. 26 (k) to FIG. 26 (n)). PI 24) is an effect including at least a first notice, and the first effect is at least a third notice (for example, a notice by a sound effect “Kean” output from the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 26 (k)). The second production is a production including The second presentation (for example, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 26 (m)) is an effect including at least a second notice (for example, a notice by the notice B shown in FIG. 26 (m)). The first notice is a notice including at least a first type element (banner character, sound effect "Kean"). The gaming machine is characterized in that the second notice is a notice including at least the element of the first type.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In addition, by giving a common notice (third notice) for the first and second effects, it is possible to focus on the characteristics of the first notice and the second notice that are performed together with the common notice. There are cases where it is possible.

The first effect is an effect that can be started at least during the first period (for example, the period shown in FIGS. 26 (k) to 27 (e)), and the second effect is the second effect. It is an effect that can be started at least in a period (for example, the period shown in FIG. 26 (m)), and the second period may be a period that is at least partially different from the first period.
The “startable” in the present invention is not limited to the case where it always starts, and may not start. For example, a gaming machine that can “be ready to start” in-flight notice shown in FIG. 19B may have a “no notice” state, and the pre-read notice shown in FIG. In the game machine, it is not necessary to have a function of pre-reading notice for “normal hold”. In addition, the “first period” in the present invention may be a period in which only the first effect is performed, or may be a period in which the first effect and another effect are performed. The same applies to the “second period” in the present invention.

  With such a configuration, even if the performance is performed in a different period, the player may be able to easily inform the player of the degree of expectation by the third notice.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of effects is a third effect (for example, an effect of pre-reading notice by normal hold shown in FIG. 26 (m)), and at least one of the plurality of effects Is the fourth effect (for example, the effect of the pre-reading notice by normal hold shown in FIG. 26 (m)), and the third effect is an effect that can be started at least during the first period, The fourth effect is an effect that can be started at least during the second period, and the third effect can appear at the timing when the fourth notice (for example, notice B shown in FIG. 26 (m) appears. The third effect is an effect that does not include at least the third notice, and the fourth effect is a fifth notice (for example, FIG. 26 (k)). ) By hold B (hold icon PI24) shown in Notification), the fourth effect is an effect that does not include at least the third notice, and the first effect is an effect that is more likely to lead to a big hit than the third effect. The second effect may be an effect that is more easily connected to a big hit than the fourth effect.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily recognize that the first effect and the second effect can be expected to be a big hit by performing the third notice.

  The third notice is a sound notice, the third effect is an effect that does not include at least a sound notice, and the fourth effect is an effect that does not include at least a sound notice. May be.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily identify whether or not the player can expect a big hit depending on the presence or absence of sound. Note that the third effect may be configured to be more easily connected to the jackpot than the first effect, or the fourth effect may be configured to be more easily connected to the jackpot than the second effect.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of effects is a fifth effect (for example, the changing notice 2 shown in FIG. 34C), and the fifth effect is at least in the first period. It is an effect that can be started, the fifth effect is an effect that is always tied to a big hit, and the fifth effect is an effect including at least a sixth notice (for example, a notice by a cut-in display), The fifth effect may be an effect that does not include at least the third notice (for example, a notice using sound effects). In addition, the “fifth effect” according to the present invention may include only an effect always associated with the jackpot, or an effect always associated with the jackpot and another effect may be performed.

With such a configuration, the fifth effect including the premiere (big hit confirmed) notice may be able to give the expectation to the big hit even if the third notice is not performed.

In addition, at least one of the plurality of effects is a fifth effect, the fifth effect is an effect that can be started at least in the first period, and the fifth effect is a big hit The fifth effect is an effect including at least the sixth notice, and the fifth effect is an effect including at least the third notice (for example, an advance notice using sound effects). There may be.

  With such a configuration, the third notice is included in the fifth performance including the premiere (big hit confirmed) notice, so that when the third notice is made, the expectation for the big hit is greatly increased. There are cases where it is possible. The fifth effect may be configured to include at least another notice different from the third notice. For example, if the other notice is composed of the same kind of notice (sound, lamp, etc.) as the third notice, the predetermined notice may be allowed to appear only in the case of an expected production.

  Further, the first notice is at least a notice by display, the second notice is at least a notice by display, the third notice is at least a sound notice, and the fourth notice is The fifth notice may be at least a notice by display, and the sixth notice may be at least a notice by display.

  Although recent game consoles have a variety of display effects due to the combination of notices, etc., they tend to be complicated. The player may be able to easily recognize that the second effect is an effect that can be expected compared to other effects. Note that the third notice may not be a voice, may be a display, or light emission from a lamp or the like may be in a specific mode. The light emission may be a light emission means of a game board or a frame light emission means. In particular, the frame differs depending on the manufacturer that manufactures the game machine. Therefore, by setting the light emission mode of the light emitting means of the frame to a specific mode, it may be easily recognized that the third notification is expected not only for the model but also for a plurality of models.

  In addition, the gaming table is a pachinko machine, and the third notice is the same even when the length of the execution period of the first notice differs from the length of the execution period of the second notice. The length of the third notice execution period may be the same.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where it is easy to recognize that it is the third notice regardless of the length of the notice that is made in relation. In the above state, the length of the third notice execution period and the number of executions may be changed. For example, a configuration in which the reliability associated with the jackpot may be further changed according to the length of the third notice and the number of executions. Even if the length of the execution period and the number of executions are variable, if the player can recognize that it is the third notice, even if the notice is a little arranged I do not care.

  The first notice is a notice that at least a first type character can appear as the first type element, and the second notice is a first kind element as the first type element. One type of character is a notice that can appear at least, and the fourth notice is a notice that at least a second type of character can appear as a second type of element, and the fifth notice is The third type of element is a notice that at least a third type character can appear, and the second type of character is at least a different type of character from the first type of character, The third type of character may be at least a different type of character from the first type of character.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible for the player to expect the appearance of the first type of character. Note that the first type of character may appear not only for notifying the expectation of jackpot but also for the purpose of notifying that the notice is advantageous to the player.

  Further, the first notice (for example, the normal hold shown in FIG. 34A) is a notice including at least a first color pattern (for example, white) as the first type element, The second notice (for example, the hold C shown in FIG. 34A) is a notice including at least the first color pattern as the first type element, and the fourth notice (for example, FIG. The hold A) shown in a) is a notice including at least a second color pattern (for example, black) as the second type element, and the fifth notice (for example, the hold shown in FIG. 34A). B) is a notice including at least a third color pattern (for example, blue) as a third type element, and the second color pattern is a color pattern different from at least the first color pattern. The third color pattern may be a color pattern different from at least the first color pattern.

  With such a configuration, the expectation level of the notice is common even when the predetermined character does not appear in the first effect or the second effect due to the visual common element due to the color pattern. It may be easily recognized.

  Further, the first notice (for example, notice A shown in FIG. 34B) is a notice including at least the first color pattern in the first part of the fourth type character, and the second notice. (For example, notice B shown in FIG. 34 (b)) is a notice including at least the first color pattern in the second part of the fifth type character, and the fourth notice (for example, The notice C) shown in FIG. 34B is a notice including at least the second color pattern in the first part of the fourth type character, and the fifth notice is the fifth notice. The notice may include at least the second color pattern in the second part of the character of the kind.

  With such a configuration, the color patterns used for some of the multiple types of characters may be difficult to understand depending on the type of character, but it is easy to understand when it is likely to lead to a big hit by the third notice. There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, the effect means may be a means including at least a liquid crystal display means, the effect means may be a means including at least a speaker, and the effect means may be a means including at least a light emitting means.

  In addition, at least one of the specific notices may be configured such that a portion indicating the reliability can be visually recognized regardless of the appearance state of other notices. With such a configuration, there is a case where it is possible to reliably report the reliability of a specific character and color pattern.

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment is at least controlled to a notice means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) capable of executing at least a notice and any one of a plurality of states. And a possible control means (for example, main control unit 300), wherein at least one of the plurality of states is in a first state (for example, FIG. 27 (p) to FIG. 28). (J) in the jackpot game shown in FIG. 28 (e) before the start of the attacker), and at least one of the plurality of states is the second state (for example, FIG. 27 (p) To the state after the start of the attacker shown in FIG. 28 (e) during the jackpot game shown in FIG. 28 (j), and the control means from the first state when the first condition is satisfied. Less control to shift to the second state The notice means at least starts the notice (for example, notice by confirmed BGM shown in FIGS. 27 (p) to 28 (c)) during the period of the first state. The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the player's launch operation (for example, a condition that is satisfied when a ball enters the challenge gate 270). It is a game stand characterized by.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the notice means. Further, since the establishment of the first condition is related to the player's launch operation, the period of the first state varies. Depending on the player's desire, the appearance of a notice can be enjoyed, or the progress of the game can be rushed.

  In addition, a symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 212 and a second special symbol display device 214) capable of at least performing symbol variation display is provided, and the symbol variation display is performed with respect to the first state. It may be a state that is not.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to entertain the player during a period when the symbol variation display is not performed. Further, there may be a case where the dissatisfaction of the player who does not perform the symbol variation display can be reduced.

  In addition, it is provided with a hit determination means (for example, a special drawing related lottery process) capable of executing at least a hit determination, and the control means is a means capable of executing at least a big win game when the result of the determination is a big win. The jackpot game is one in which at least opening / closing operation of winning means (for example, variable prize opening 234) is performed, and the control means has the first condition in a period after the jackpot game is started. When established, the winning means is at least capable of starting the opening / closing operation, and the first state is the state of the winning means from when the big hit game is started until the first condition is established. The opening / closing operation is not started, and the second state is a state after the winning / opening operation of the winning means is started in the jackpot game. There.

  With such a configuration, there may be a case where a break can be taken at the player's timing after the big hit game is started.

  In addition, the game ball includes at least a first area (for example, a challenge gate first area) into which the game ball can enter, and the jackpot game includes at least a plurality of types of jackpot games. At least one of them is a first jackpot game (for example, 2R jackpot game shown in FIG. 8A), and at least one of the plurality of types of jackpot games is a second jackpot game (for example, 8R), the second jackpot game is a jackpot game which is more advantageous than the first jackpot game, and the control means starts the jackpot game. A means capable of determining at least whether to execute the jackpot game as the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game when the first condition is satisfied; One condition may be a condition satisfied if the game ball enters into the first region.

  With such a configuration, after the big hit is started, the amount of profit is determined in relation to the player's own operation, so that the interest of the game may be improved.

  In addition, a second area where game balls can enter at least, for example, a challenge gate second area, is provided, and at least one of the plurality of types of big hit games is a third big hit game (for example, FIG. 8B). 9R jackpot game), the third jackpot game is more advantageous than the first jackpot game, and the third jackpot game is more disadvantageous than the second jackpot game. The jackpot game is a means capable of executing the jackpot game as the third jackpot game when the second condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is started. The second condition may be a condition that is satisfied when a game ball enters the second area.

  With such a configuration, the player can be involved in the selection of the profit amount, and the interest of the player may be enhanced.

  In addition, a distribution means (for example, a change gate 270) capable of at least distributing the game ball is provided, and the distribution means can take at least one of a plurality of distribution states. And at least one of the plurality of distribution states is a first distribution state, and at least one of the plurality of distribution states is a second distribution state, The allocating means is means capable of guiding at least the game ball to the first area when in the first allocating state, and the allocating means is in the second allocating state. In this case, it is means that can at least guide the game ball to the second area, and the distribution means can alternately take the first distribution state and the second distribution state. It may be.

  With such a configuration, the player may be able to easily select the profit amount depending on the timing of the distribution means.

  The first distribution state is a state at least capable of taking the first distribution state over the first period, and the second distribution state is in the second period. The second distribution state may be at least possible, and the second period may be the same length as the first period. The second period may be a period different from the first period.

  With such a configuration, the player may be able to easily select the profit amount depending on the timing of the distribution means.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine, and the notice means may be means capable of executing a notice at least related to the second state. Further, the notice means may be a means capable of executing a notice at least related to the jackpot game in the first state.

The game area further includes a game area in which at least a game ball can flow down, a notification means capable of executing at least notification, and a decoration symbol display means capable of executing at least a decoration symbol variation display, wherein the game area includes the decoration symbol display means. It has at least a first game area where a game ball can flow down on the left side, and the game area has at least a second game area where a game ball can flow down on the right side of the decorative symbol display means. The first area is an area that can enter at least when a game ball flows down the second game area, and the second area is a case where the game ball flows down the second game area. The first game area is a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended when in the first game state, and the second game area is a second game area. Game state In some cases, the game area is recommended for launching a game ball, the second game state is a game state including at least the jackpot game, and the notification means is a game in the first game state. When the ball enters the first area, it is a means capable of executing at least a first notification, and the notification means is used when the game ball enters the second area in the second gaming state. A means capable of at least executing the second notification;
It may be a game stand characterized by this.

  According to such a game stand, the entry of the game ball to the challenge gate may be able to instruct an appropriate launch intensity by the notification means. The first notification and the second notification may be the same notification or different notifications.

  Further, the distribution means of the distribution means may be three or more, or may be one. In this case, for example, the profit amount is determined by the timing at which the ball passes through one gate. Also good. In addition, the challenge gate may function as an opportunity to simply start opening the variable winning opening when a small hit or a specific big hit (for example, a maximum 16R big hit) is confirmed. In this case, any region may be passed. In addition, there may be an area that functions only to open the variable winning opening.

  The variable winning opening may be arranged on the upstream side of the challenge gate. In addition to the configuration in which the number of rounds is divided between the fixed number of rounds (reliable type) and the round type (challenge type), the distribution method of the safe type and the challenge type itself is different (whichever of the allocation destinations) It may be a type that further distributes whether to go to the type), or a configuration that makes it difficult for the player to select in the first place (a configuration that makes it difficult to take the timing of passage through the nail and the board by the board configuration that is not surely guided to the chamber gate) It may be.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the specification of a challenge gate may be demonstrated during a demonstration screen display. Moreover, you may provide the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports whether it passed the 1st area | region or the 2nd area | region. Moreover, you may comprise so that the alerting | reporting means may be performed when the 1st condition is satisfied. The notification means may be able to notify whether the passage of the challenge gate is an effective period or an ineffective period. Further, the time until the variable winning opening is opened may be the same or may be different even if the first region is passed or the second region is passed.

  Also, the jackpot of Special Figure 1 and the jackpot of Special Figure 2 may be configured such that the time from the stop of special chart (start of big hit) to the start of the period during which the passage of the challenge gate is effective (non-electric support) Special figure 1 with a big jackpot in the main has a lot of initial hits, so it takes a long time to explain how to use the challenge gate. ) So that the explanation time is short. Further, according to the gaming state (electric support / non-electric support), the time from the special figure stop (start of big hit) to the start of the period during which the passage of the challenge gate is valid may be varied.

  In addition, the variable prize opening is opened when a game ball wins a predetermined prize opening (type 3 start opening) in each round (the attacker does not open until winning the type 3 start opening). May be. In this case, the period from winning the 3rd class start opening to winning the next 3rd class start opening corresponds to the first state of the present invention, and the 3rd class start opening is won and the attacker opens. After being done, it corresponds to the second state of the present invention. Further, the first state and the second state may partially overlap, and the first state and the second state may be repeated.

  In addition, the first state of the present invention includes a standby state in which the symbol variation display is not performed (a state in which a demo screen or the like is displayed). In the period of the first state, a notice regarding the second state (such as suggesting a gaming state such as a latent probability change or explanation of the effect mode performed in the second state) may be performed.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel. , A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery, and reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally A determination means for determining whether or not the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, and a payout control unit that performs a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode; Or a slot machine with, is also suitable in such Parrott to game medium game balls.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

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

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 200 Game board 208 Ornamental symbol display device 208a-208c Symbol display area 207 Challenge gate 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 218 1st special figure hold lamp 220 2nd special figure hold lamp 230 2nd 1 special figure starting port 232 2nd special figure starting port 234 variable prize opening 246 shielding device 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Gaming table according to the present invention, there is provided a gaming table having a viable symbol display means symbol variation display, a notice means capable of executing a plurality of types of notice, and a display unit, wherein the plurality of types of notice At least one of the first type of notice , and at least one of the plurality of kinds of notice different from the first type of notice is a second type of notice , The first type of notice is a notice related to the symbol fluctuation display during execution of the symbol fluctuation display , and the second type of notice is the symbol fluctuation during execution of the symbol fluctuation display. a notice associated with the display, the first type of announcement is a first notice and the third notice including notice, the second type of warning, the second warning and fourth notice is the including notice, the notice means, to display the first displayed on the display means The notice means is capable of executing the first notice, and the notice means is means capable of executing the third notice by causing the display means to display a third display. The second notice is executable by displaying the second display on the display means, and the notice means displays the fourth notice on the display means. The third display is a display of the same shape as the first display, and is at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first region”). The color (hereinafter referred to as “first color”) is a color different from the color of the region corresponding to the first region in the first display, and the fourth display is the second display. And the display of the same shape as at least in the fourth display. The color (hereinafter referred to as “second color”) of a part (hereinafter referred to as “second region”) is different from the color of the region corresponding to the second region in the second display. The notice means is a means capable of executing both the third notice and the fourth notice during execution of the one time symbol variation display, and at least the third notice is provided. The gaming table is characterized in that the degree of partial concealment and the degree of concealment of at least part of the fourth notice differ .
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a symbol display means capable of executing symbol variation display, a notice means capable of executing a plurality of types of notices, a display means, and a sound means. , At least one of the plurality of types of notices is a first type of notice, and at least one of the plurality of kinds of notices different from the first type of notice is a second type of notice. The first type of notice is a notice related to the design variation display during execution of the design variation display, and the second type of notice is execution of the design variation display. The first type of notice is a notice including the first notice and the third notice, and the second type of notice is the second notice. A notice including a notice and a fourth notice, and the notice means includes a first notice on the display means. It is means that can execute the first notice by displaying a display, the notice means is means that can execute the third notice by displaying a third display on the display means, The notice means is means capable of executing the second notice by displaying the second display on the display means, and the notice means displays the fourth display on the display means. A means capable of executing a fourth notice, wherein the third display is a display of the same form as the first display, and is at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first region”). Color) (hereinafter referred to as “first color”) is a color different from the color of the region corresponding to the first region in the first display, and the fourth display The display of the same shape as the second display, the fourth display The color (hereinafter referred to as “second color”) of at least a part (hereinafter referred to as “second area”) in the display is the color of the area corresponding to the second area in the second display. The second color is the same color as the first color, and the notice means performs the first display according to the third display during one execution of the symbol variation display. The means for outputting the first sound to the sound means when the notice of only one of the notice of the type and the notice of the second type by the fourth display is made, and the notice means , During the execution of the one time symbol variation display, when performing both the first type of notice by the third display and the second type of notice by the fourth display, Means for causing the sound means to output a second sound, wherein the second sound is the first sound It is a game stand characterized by being different from sound.

As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has the symbol display means (for example, the “first special figure display device 212” described in FIG. And “second special figure display device 214”) and notice means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notices (for example, “Attacker Pre-Announcement Decision Process” shown in FIG. 21 or “Total Acquisition Information Lottery” shown in FIG. 22) Processing ”) and display means (for example,“ decorative symbol display device 208 ”shown in FIG. 37) , wherein at least one of the plurality of types of notices is the first a kind of advance notice, the at least one other of the plurality of types notice the first type of the notice is a second type of notice, the notice of the first type, the symbol During execution of the fluctuation display, the schedule related to the symbol fluctuation display is displayed. , And the in the second type of notice, the symbol variation display during execution, a notice associated with the figure pattern variable display, the first type of notice, the first notice (e.g., FIG. 34 (B) “Advance notice 1 (notice A (character image of a bancho wearing black fundundi)”) and a third notice ( eg, “Advance notice in change” shown in FIG. 34 (b), etc.) 1 (notice B (character image of Banchou wearing the loincloth composed of a black loincloth and other color loincloth notice a)) ") and the including notice, the notice of the second type, the Second notice (for example, “Fluctuation notice 2 (normal (production in which the surrounding area is surrounded by white belt-like images))” described in FIG. 34C) and a fourth notice (for example, FIG. 34C) Described in “Fluctuation notice 2 (Surrounding with a band-shaped image in which white, black and other colors are alternately arranged. An including notice effect)) ") surrounded found the notifying means is a means capable of executing the first notice by displaying the first displayed on the display means, said notifying means Is a means capable of executing the third notice by displaying a third display on the display means, and the notice means displays the second display on the display means. A means capable of executing a notice, wherein the notice means is a means capable of executing the fourth notice by causing the display means to display a fourth indication, and the third indication is the first indication The color of at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first region”) (hereinafter referred to as “first color”) in the third display is the first display. In a color different from the color of the area corresponding to the first area in the display of The fourth display is a display of the same shape as the second display, and is at least a part of the fourth display (hereinafter referred to as “second region”). ) (Hereinafter referred to as “second color”) is a color different from the color of the area corresponding to the second area in the second display, and the second color is the first color. The notice means is means capable of executing both the third notice and the fourth notice during execution of the symbol variation display once, and The game table is characterized in that the degree to which at least a part of the third notice is hidden differs from the degree to which at least a part of the fourth notice is hidden .
In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has a symbol display unit (for example, “first special figure display device 212” or “second” described in FIG. Special figure display device 214 ") and notice means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notices (for example," Attacker release notice determination process "shown in FIG. 21 or" Total acquisition information lottery process "shown in FIG. 22)) A game machine comprising display means (eg, “decorative symbol display device 208” shown in FIG. 37) and sound means (eg, speaker 120), wherein at least one of the plurality of types of notices Is a first type of notice, and at least one of the plurality of kinds of notices different from the first type of notice is a second type of notice, and the first type Is displayed during the execution of the symbol variation display. The second type of notice is a notice related to the symbol change display during execution of the symbol change display, and the first type of notice is the first notice. In advance notice (for example, “in-change notice 1 (notice A (character image of a bancho wearing black fundundi))” described in FIG. 34 (b)) and third notice (eg, FIG. 34 (b)) The above-mentioned “second notice of change” (notice B (character image of a bancho wearing a bunshi consisting of the black bunshi of notice A and other colors))) The second notice (e.g., "Fluctuation notice 2 (normal (production in which the surrounding area is surrounded by a white belt-like image)") shown in FIG. 34 (c)) and the fourth notice (e.g., As shown in FIG. 34 (c), “Fluctuation notice 2 (Super hot (white, black and other colors are arranged alternately. A notice including a surrounding banded image)))), and the notice means is capable of executing the first notice by displaying the first display on the display means. The notice means is means capable of executing the third notice by displaying the third display on the display means, and the notice means displays the second display on the display means. Means for executing the second notice, and the notice means is means capable of executing the fourth notice by causing the display means to display a fourth display. The display is a display of the same form as the first display, and is at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first region”) (hereinafter referred to as “first color”). ) Corresponds to the first area in the first display. The fourth display is a display having the same shape as the second display, and is at least a part of the fourth display (hereinafter referred to as “second area”). ) (Hereinafter referred to as “second color”) is a color different from the color of the area corresponding to the second area in the second display, and the second color is the first color. The notice means is the same color as the first color, and the notice means changes the first kind of notice by the third display and the second kind by the fourth display during the execution of the symbol variation display once. Means for outputting a first sound (for example, a sound effect “Kean”) to the sound means when only one of the prior notices is given. During the execution of the symbol variation display, when both the first type of notification by the third display and the second type of notification by the fourth display are performed, Sound (for example, sound effect “Kean Keen”) Second sound, the a first sound and different sounds, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In addition, during a single symbol variation display, multiple types of announcements (the third announcement in the first type announcement and the fourth announcement in the second type announcement) can be made. In some cases, the player's expectation during the display can be enhanced as compared with the prior art. In addition, the color of part of the third notice in the first type of notice and the color of part of the fourth notice in the second type of notice are the same color. However, the contents suggested by the notice can be easily understood visually, and information advantageous to the player can be surely conveyed by the notice. In addition, since the display mode (the degree to which the display is hidden) and the output sound can be varied depending on the type of the advance notice, the effect can be enhanced, and the player's willingness to play can be sustained in some cases.
The start time of the first type of notice may be different from the start time of the second type of notice, and the display means is means capable of starting reach display, The start time of the type of notice is the time before the start of the reach display, and the start time of the second type of notice is the time after the start of the reach display. May be. The first type of notice may be a notice that may be at least partially hidden by the second type of notice.
And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. In the case of making two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be the same sound as the first sound. And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. When performing two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be different from the first sound.
Further, the advance notice is a notice representing the reliability that leads to an advantageous result for the player, and the reliability by the third notice is higher than the reliability by the first notice, The reliability based on the fourth notice may be higher than the reliability based on the second notice.
And a sound means, wherein at least one of the plurality of types of notices different from the first type of notice and the second type of notice is a third type of notice, The three types of notices are notices that always lead to a result advantageous to the player, and the notice means outputs the first sound to the sound means when performing the first kind of notice. The notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a second sound when the second type of notice is performed, and the notice means includes: When performing the third type of notice, the sound means can output a third sound, and the length of the third sound is longer than the length of the first sound. The length of the third sound may be longer than that of the second sound.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising: a symbol display means capable of executing symbol variation display; a notice means capable of executing a plurality of types of notice; and a display means. At least one of the first type of notice, and at least one of the plurality of kinds of notice different from the first type of notice is a second type of notice, The first type of notice is a notice related to the symbol fluctuation display during execution of the symbol fluctuation display, and the second type of notice is the symbol fluctuation during execution of the symbol fluctuation display. The first type of notice is a notice including the first notice and the third notice, and the second type of notice is the second notice and the fourth notice. And the notice means causes the display means to display a first display. The notice means is capable of executing the first notice, and the notice means is means capable of executing the third notice by causing the display means to display a third display. The second notice is executable by displaying the second display on the display means, and the notice means displays the fourth notice on the display means. The third display is a display of the same shape as the first display, and is at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first region”). The pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first pattern ”) is a pattern different from the pattern of the region corresponding to the first region in the first display, and the fourth display is the second display. Display in the same form as in the fourth display Without some (hereinafter, "second region" hereinafter.) (Hereinafter referred to as "second pattern".) Pattern includes a pattern of a region corresponding to the second region in the second display different a pattern, the second pattern is the same pattern as the first pattern, the warning means, during the execution of one of the symbol variable display, the third notice and the fourth of A gaming machine that is a means capable of executing both notices, wherein the first type of notice is a notice that may be at least partially hidden by the second type of notice. It is.

As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has the symbol display means (for example, the “first special figure display device 212” described in FIG. And “second special figure display device 214”) and notice means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notices (for example, “Attacker Pre-Announcement Decision Process” shown in FIG. 21 or “Total Acquisition Information Lottery” shown in FIG. 22) Processing ”) and display means (for example,“ decorative symbol display device 208 ”shown in FIG. 37), wherein at least one of the plurality of types of notices is the first A type of notice, at least one of the plurality of kinds of notices different from the first type of notice is a second kind of notice, and the first type of notice is the symbol During execution of the fluctuation display, the schedule related to the symbol fluctuation display is displayed. The second type of advance notice is a notice related to the design change display during execution of the design change display, and the first type of advance notice is the first advance notice (for example, FIG. 34). (B) “Varying advance notice 1 (notice A (character image of a bancho wearing black- colored fundus)”)) and a third notice (eg, “Fluctuating” shown in FIG. 34 (b), etc.) Notice 1 (Notice B (Character image of Bancho wearing a tricolored fundus including black )) ”), and the second kind of notice is a second notice (for example, FIG. 34 ( c) "variability in subject 2 (normal (effect of the surrounding white color of the strip-shaped image enclosed))" described in) the fourth notice (e.g., notice, "in the variation according to FIG. 34 (c) notice der, including 2 (super Atsu (directing the ambient is surrounded by a strip of the image of the three-color pattern including black)) ") The notice means is means capable of executing the first notice by displaying the first display on the display means, and the notice means displays the third display on the display means. The third notice is a means capable of executing, the notice means is a means capable of executing the second notice by causing the display means to display a second display, and the notice means includes the The fourth display is a means capable of executing the fourth notice by displaying a fourth display on the display means, and the third display is a display of the same form as the first display, and the third display at least a portion of (the "first region" hereinafter.) (hereinafter referred to as "first pattern".) pattern includes a pattern of a region corresponding to the first region in the first display The fourth display is a different pattern . The display of the same shape as the second display, and at least a part of the fourth display (hereinafter referred to as “second region”). Pattern) (hereinafter, referred to as "second pattern".), The second is a pattern different from the pattern of a region corresponding to the second area of the display, the second pattern, the first the same pattern as the pattern, the warning means is a single said during execution of the symbol variation display, the third notice and the fourth notice both notice possible execution means, it said first One type of notice is a notice that may be at least partially hidden by the second kind of notice .

According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In addition, during a single symbol variation display, multiple types of announcements (the third announcement in the first type announcement and the fourth announcement in the second type announcement) can be made. In some cases, the player's expectation during the display can be enhanced as compared with the prior art. Moreover, since the the third notice some patterns in the first type of warning, the second type of a fourth notice some pattern in advance notice to the same pattern, different notice aspects even though, there is a case in which notice is suggestive content can be easy to understand visually, it is possible to reliably tell I'm a favorable information to the notice for the player.
The start time of the first type of notice may be different from the start time of the second type of notice . Further, the display means is means capable of starting reach display, and the start time of the first type of notice is a time before the reach display is started, and the second type of notice is started. The start time of the notice may be a time later than the start of the reach display .
And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. In the case of making two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be the same sound as the first sound. And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. When performing two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be different from the first sound.
Further, said notice, a notice indicating the reliability lead to advantageous results for the player, the reliability according to the third notice, Tsu reliable der than the reliability degree of the first notice May be. Also, with the sound unit, before Symbol warning unit, when performing the notification of the first type is a means capable of outputting a first sound to said sound unit, said notifying means includes The means for allowing the sound means to output a second sound when performing the second type of notice, and the notice means is configured to output the sound when performing the second type of notice. The third sound is a sound different from the first sound, and the third sound is a sound different from the second sound. , and the notice by the third sound, may I notice der indicating that always lead to favorable results for the player.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising: a symbol display means capable of executing symbol variation display; a notice means capable of executing a plurality of types of notice; and a display means. At least one of the first type of notice, and at least one of the plurality of kinds of notice different from the first type of notice is a second type of notice, The first type of notice is a notice related to the symbol fluctuation display during execution of the symbol fluctuation display, and the second type of notice is the symbol fluctuation during execution of the symbol fluctuation display. The first type of notice is a notice including the first notice and the third notice, and the second type of notice is the second notice and the fourth notice. a notice including, said third notice than when the second warning is carried out Are those tends lead to advantageous results for the player who when dividing, the notifying means is a means for executing the first notice by displaying the first displayed on the display means, the notice means, said a means for performing the third notice by displaying a third display on the display means, said notifying means, the second by displaying a second display on said display means A means for executing a notice, wherein the notice means is a means for executing the fourth notice by causing the display means to display a fourth display, and the third display is the first display. A pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first pattern”) of at least a part of the third display (hereinafter referred to as “first pattern”) is displayed in the first display. Paired with the first region in The fourth display is a display having the same shape as the second display, and is at least a part of the fourth display (hereinafter referred to as “second region”). ) Pattern (hereinafter referred to as “second pattern”) is a pattern different from the pattern corresponding to the second area in the second display, and the second display in the fourth display. The pattern is the same pattern as the first pattern in the third display , and the notice means performs the first kind of notice and the second kind during the execution of the symbol variation display once. of a means that may run the notice both notice, the third notice in advance notice of the first type is at least partially concealed by said second notice in advance notice of the second type It is a notice that may be It is a game table.

As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has the symbol display means (for example, the “first special figure display device 212” described in FIG. And “second special figure display device 214”) and notice means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notices (for example, “Attacker Pre-Announcement Decision Process” shown in FIG. 21 or “Total Acquisition Information Lottery” shown in FIG. 22) Processing ”) and display means (for example,“ decorative symbol display device 208 ”shown in FIG. 37), wherein at least one of the plurality of types of notices is the first A type of notice, at least one of the plurality of kinds of notices different from the first type of notice is a second kind of notice, and the first type of notice is the symbol During execution of the fluctuation display, the schedule related to the symbol fluctuation display is displayed. The second type of advance notice is a notice related to the design change display during execution of the design change display, and the first type of advance notice is the first advance notice (for example, FIG. 34). (B) “Varying advance notice 1 (notice A (character image of a bancho wearing black-colored fundus)”)) and a third notice (eg, “Fluctuating” shown in FIG. 34 (b), etc.) Notice 1 (Notice B (Character image of Bancho wearing a tricolored fundus including black)) ”), and the second kind of notice is a second notice (for example, FIG. 34 ( c) “Advance notice 2 during change (normal (effect surrounded by a solid white band image))”) and a fourth notice (for example, “Advance notice in change” shown in FIG. 34C) 2 (Gekiatsu (production in which the surrounding area is surrounded by a three-colored strip-shaped image including black)))) The better when the second notice is the third notice than if takes place takes place are those likely to lead to beneficial results for the player, the notice means, first display of the display means The notice means is a means for executing the first notice, and the notice means is a means for executing the third notice by causing the display means to display a third indication, and the notice means. , said a means for performing the second notice by displaying a second display on the display means, said notifying means, the fourth notice by displaying a fourth display on said display means a means for executing, the third display, the a first display and the same shape of the display, a pattern of at least a portion of the third display (hereinafter. referred to as "first region") (Hereafter referred to as “the first pattern” Say. ) Is a pattern different from the pattern of the region corresponding to the first region in the first display, the fourth display is a display of the same shape as the second display, and the fourth display A pattern (hereinafter referred to as “second pattern”) of at least a part of the display (hereinafter referred to as “second area”) is a pattern of an area corresponding to the second area in the second display. The second pattern in the fourth display is the same pattern as the first pattern in the third display , and the notice means executes the symbol variation display once. The first type of notice and the second type of notice may be executed in some cases , and the third type of notice in the first type of notice is the second kind of notice . at least a by the second notice of notice types of A notice that if there is the hidden, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In addition, the second notice can hide an at least part of the third notice that is likely to lead to a result more advantageous to the player than the second notice, thereby making it possible to produce an unexpected performance. You may be able to enhance your interests. In addition, during a single symbol variation display, multiple types of announcements (the third announcement in the first type announcement and the fourth announcement in the second type announcement) can be made. In some cases, the player's expectation during the display can be enhanced as compared with the prior art. Also, because the pattern of the third notice in the first type of notice and the pattern of the fourth notice in the second type of notice are the same pattern, the form of the notice differs. However, the contents suggested by the notice can be easily understood visually, and information advantageous to the player can be surely conveyed by the notice.
In addition, it is provided with a sound means, the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a third sound when performing the third notice in the first type of notice, The notice by the third sound may be a notice showing that the result is surely connected to a result advantageous to the player. Further, a notice of initiation timing of the first type and the second type of notice start timing may be different. Further, the display means is means capable of starting reach display, and the start time of the first type of notice is a time before the reach display is started, and the second type of notice is started. The start time of the notice may be a time later than the start of the reach display.
And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. In the case of making two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be the same sound as the first sound. And a sound means, wherein the notice means is a means capable of causing the sound means to output a first sound when performing the first type of notice, wherein the notice means is the first notice. When performing two types of notices, the sound means can output a second sound, and the second sound may be different from the first sound . Also, said notice, a notice indicating the reliability lead to advantageous results for the player, the reliability according to the third notice, a reliably than the reliability degree of the first notice May be .

Claims (10)

A game machine equipped with a production means capable of executing at least a plurality of productions,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a second effect,
The first effect is an effect including at least a first notice,
The first effect is an effect including at least a third notice,
The second effect is an effect including at least a second notice,
The second effect is an effect including at least the third notice,
The first notice is a notice including at least a first type element;
The second notice is a notice including at least the element of the first type.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first effect is an effect that can be started at least in the first period,
The second effect is an effect that can be started at least in the second period,
The second period is a period at least partially different from the first period.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a third effect,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a fourth effect,
The third effect is an effect that can be started at least during the first period,
The fourth effect is an effect that can be started at least in the second period,
The third effect is an effect including at least a fourth notice,
The third effect is an effect that does not include at least the third notice,
The fourth effect is an effect including at least a fifth notice,
The fourth effect is an effect that does not include at least the third notice,
The first effect is an effect that is more likely to lead to a big hit than the third effect,
The second effect is an effect that is more likely to lead to a big hit than the fourth effect,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a fifth effect,
The fifth effect is an effect that can be started at least in the first period,
The fifth production is a production that is always linked to a big hit,
The fifth effect is an effect including at least a sixth notice,
The fifth effect is an effect that does not include at least the third notice.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
At least one of the plurality of effects is a fifth effect,
The fifth effect is an effect that can be started at least in the first period,
The fifth production is a production that is always linked to a big hit,
The fifth effect is an effect including at least a sixth notice,
The fifth effect is an effect including at least the third notice.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 4 or 5,
The first notice is at least a notice by display,
The second notice is at least a notice by display,
The third notice is at least a sound notice,
The fourth notice is at least a notice by display,
The fifth notice is at least a notice by display,
The sixth notice is at least a notice by display,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6, Comprising:
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
The third notice has the same duration as the third notice even if the length of the first notice is different from the length of the second notice. Is,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
The first notice is a notice that at least a first type character can appear as the first type element,
The second notice is a notice that at least the first type character can appear as the first type element,
The fourth notice is a notice that at least a second type character can appear as a second type element,
The fifth notice is a notice that at least a third type character can appear as a third kind element,
The second type of character is a character of at least a different type from the first type of character,
The third type of character is a character of at least a different type from the first type of character,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
The first notice is a notice including at least a first color pattern as the first type element,
The second notice is a notice including at least a first color pattern as the first type element,
The fourth notice is a notice including at least a second color pattern as a second type element,
The fifth notice is a notice including at least a third color pattern as a third type element,
The second color pattern is a color pattern that is at least different from the first color pattern,
The third color pattern is a color pattern different from at least the first color pattern.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 9,
The first notice is a notice including at least the first color pattern in the first part of the fourth type character,
The second notice is a notice including at least the first color pattern in the second part of the fifth type character,
The fourth notice is a notice including at least the second color pattern in the first portion of the fourth type character,
The fifth notice is a notice including at least the second color pattern in the second part of the fifth type character.
A game stand characterized by that.