JP2021048944A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress lowering of game amusement in a game machine having a function of executing a special performance at predetermined time intervals.SOLUTION: When a performance scene of a variation performance being executed on a main liquid crystal display is a first performance scene (e.g., before the start of SP ready-to-win) when an execution condition (start condition) of an RTC performance (special performance) is satisfied, an RTC performance image is displayed on the main liquid crystal display, and the RTC performance image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display in the case of a second performance scene (e.g., after the start of SP ready-to-win). When the RTC performance image is displayed on the main liquid crystal display, the display size of the RTC performance image increases (first display size), and when the RTC performance image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display, the display size of the RTC performance image decreases (second display size). By executing the RTC performance in a manner suitable for the performance scene of the variation performance being executed at the RTC performance start timing, it is possible to suppress lowering of game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

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

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined gaming profit is given to a player based on a specific result of a winning / failing determination performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In general, this type of gaming machine can perform a variation effect including a variation display of identification information based on the result of a hit / fail determination. In addition to this, there is a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect of displaying a special effect image every time a predetermined time is measured by using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). By installing a plurality of game machines having such a function side by side in the island equipment in the game hall, special effects by the plurality of game machines can be executed all at once at a predetermined cycle.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-17350

However, when the special effect is executed at predetermined time intervals (at a predetermined cycle), the effect of both effects may not be sufficiently exhibited depending on the execution status of the variable effect when the special effect is executed. On the contrary, there is a risk that the interest will decline.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to suppress a decline in the interest of a game machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.

That is, the gaming machine of means 1
A winning / failing determination executing means capable of executing a winning / failing determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to the player based on the result of the hit / fail determination being a specific result, and
A variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect that displays a variation effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and a variation effect execution means.
Timekeeping means that can measure time and
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for displaying a special effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of time counting by the time measuring means is provided.
The effect scenes of the variable effect include at least a first effect scene and a second effect scene in which the expectation of the specific result is higher than that of the first effect scene.
The special effect execution means is
When the special effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect, if the display size of the special effect image is different depending on whether the effect scene of the variable effect is the first effect scene or the second effect scene. The gist is to let them do it.

According to the above invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of a game machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between a power-source board and each control board. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the initial setting process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting and entering a ball. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the initial setting process (sub-control unit). It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the effect condition setting process. It is a flowchart of the effect condition setting process. It is a flowchart of RTC production-related processing. It is a flowchart of RTC effect cancellation selection process. It is a flowchart of RTC effect image display processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the RAM clear notification screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the administrator setting menu screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an individual setting screen, (a) is an explanatory diagram which shows an example of an eco-mode setting screen, (b) is an explanatory diagram which shows an example of a frame gimmick setting screen, and (c) is an explanatory diagram which shows an example of a frame gimmick setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the RTC effect setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the RTC effect, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen which performs the preceding effect, and (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen which performs the main effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of an RTC effect, (a) is an explanatory diagram which shows an example of the display screen which performs the preceding effect by a sub liquid crystal, (b) is an example of the display screen which the main effect is performed by a sub liquid crystal. It is explanatory drawing which shows. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an initial state of the frame movable decorative member, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an operating state of the frame movable decorative member. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the other arrangement configuration of a plurality of image display devices (display screens).

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following embodiment, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface is used as a book. The one to which the invention is applied will be described. Specifically, a variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount is displayed to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine that enables a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

In the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side when the aircraft is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the game machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

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

The game board 2 and the front frame 51 are provided with various parts (game parts, game machine components) that the player can see and touch when executing the game. Specifically, on the front frame 51, a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball are placed on the launcher side. A hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 that can be supplied and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 that stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61 are provided.

Further, the front frame 51 has a first effect button 63a and a second effect button that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “effect”) performed as the game progresses. 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to simply as "effect button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and the game situation. A speaker 67 or the like capable of emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation is also provided. The frame lamp 66 of this embodiment is composed of LEDs.

The effect button 63 is an effect operation unit (second operation unit) that is operably provided from the front surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and functions as an input means for performing a predetermined input from the outside. The effect button 63 is operated by a player who plays the pachinko game machine 1 according to a game situation. However, the manager of the game hall or the like may operate the pachinko game machine 1 in order to make settings related to the operation of the pachinko game machine 1.

The player can properly use the effect buttons 63a and 63b to be used according to the type of the game effect and the like. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. In this embodiment, the first effect button 63a is provided on the front side of the center of the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61, and the second effect button 63b is provided on the lower left side of the front surface of the front frame 51. These will be used properly according to the situation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment (push button type) of the present embodiment, and any device capable of inputting from the outside is sufficient, for example, the player's hand or finger directly touches the effect button 63. It may be an input means (for example, a touch sensor type) capable of inputting by means of a non-contact type input means (for example, a touch sensor type) or a non-contact type input means that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and performs input. It may be a photoelectric type or the like). Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as protruding upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

A frame movable decorative member 13 (frame side movable effect device) is provided above the front frame 51 and between the left and right speakers 67. The frame movable decorative member 13 of the present embodiment is mainly a box-shaped accommodating portion 13a having an open upper surface, an effect movable body 13b accommodated in the accommodating portion 13a (see FIG. 56B), and not shown. It is composed of an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. In the initial state before the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 56 (a), the effect movable body 13b is accommodated in the accommodating portion 13a and is not exposed (appearing) to the outside. It is invisible (non-operating state, initial state). When the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated) based on the establishment of the effect start condition by the frame movable decorative member 13 in the state (initial state) in which the effect movable body 13b is housed in the accommodating portion 13a, FIG. 56 ( As shown in b), the effect movable body 13b rises from the initial position (accommodation position) to a predetermined operating position, protrudes upward from the inside of the accommodating portion 13a, and becomes visible from the outside (operating state). .. Further, the effect movable body 13b is provided with an emblem accessory 13c that imitates a star shape, and the emblem accessory 13c performs an effect operation such as light emission and rotation in a state where the effect movable body 13b protrudes (appears). It is something that can be done. By driving the frame movable decorative member 13 in this way, the effect movable body 13b appears, and the player raises the expectation for hitting.

On the other hand, when the effect movable body 13b is moved (raised) to the operation position (operation state) and the frame movable decoration member 13 is driven (operated) based on the establishment of the effect end condition by the frame movable decorative member 13, the effect is produced. The movable body 13b moves (descends) to the initial position (origin) and is accommodated in the accommodating portion 13a as shown in FIG. 56A. The mechanical structure (configuration) of the frame movable decorative member 13 that realizes the infestation movement (vertical movement) of the effect movable body 13b is not directly related to the gist of the present invention, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted. It can be configured by using known mechanisms and members such as rack and pinion, lead screw, and damper. Further, in the present embodiment, the time required for the effect movable body 13b to move (reach) from the initial position to the operation position (appearance operation time) by driving the frame movable decorative member 13, and the effect movable body 13b are in the operation position. The time required to move (reach) from to the initial position (return operation time) is set to 5500 ms (5.5 seconds), respectively. In this way, the frame movable decorative member 13 (effect movable body 13b) performs a relatively slow operation (appearance operation, return operation) due to the effect of the frame movable decorative member 13 (effect movable body 13b) and the effect. This is due to consideration of the influence of vibration and the like when driving.

Here, as shown in FIG. 56A, a state (initial state) in which the effect movable body 13b is housed in the housing portion 13a before the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (before operation). Also referred to as a "state", as shown in FIG. 56B, a state (operating state) in which the effect movable body 13b protrudes (appears) upward from the accommodating portion 13 after the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven. Also called "second state". Further, as a driving mode for driving the frame movable decorative member 13, a driving mode for lowering (moving) the effect movable body 13b in the operating state (second state) from the operating position to the initial position is referred to as "first driving". It is also referred to as a "mode", and a drive mode in which the effect movable body 13b in the initial state (first state) is raised (moved) from the initial position (accommodation position) to the operating position is also referred to as a "second drive mode".

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5A) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5 of this embodiment is composed of LEDs.

A first image display device 7, which is an aspect of the effect display means, is provided near the center of the game area 3. The first image display device 7 is provided on the back surface side of the game board 2 so that the display screen 7a faces the opening provided in the substantially center of the game board 2 (game area 3). The first image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) is displayed on the display screen 7a (display unit). An area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) and a background display area 7c on which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed are provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical, horizontal, diagonal directions, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scrolling is performed from top to bottom. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", and the left effect symbol 8L (also referred to as "left symbol") is displayed in the left symbol display area. The middle effect symbol 8C (also referred to as “middle symbol”) is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R (also referred to as “right symbol”) is displayed in the right symbol display area. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, the effect symbol display area 7b may be used as substantially the entire display screen 7a. In this case, the effect symbol display area 7b may include the background display area 7c and the effect hold display area described later.

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are composed of numerical symbols from "1" to "9", respectively, and these numerical symbols are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 scrolls the effect symbol vertically (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). It is performed by displaying (also referred to as "vertical scrolling"), and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display).

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, it is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The display result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it.

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped.

It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the vertical direction, left / right, diagonal direction, etc., a mode of rotating display in the vertical direction, horizontal direction, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a matrix-like symbol display area of 3 rows and 3 columns is provided on the display screen to display 9 effect symbols. Then, when each symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol can be displayed by the arrangement of each row (symbol combination) of one vertical row, one horizontal row, and one diagonal row, or the symbol display area (the symbol display area). The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area are particularly questionable, such as dividing the effect symbol display area) into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and performing variable display and stop display of three effect symbols in each area. Absent.

Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is referred to as "big hit mode", "specific mode", or ". Sometimes referred to as "specific display result", etc., and the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong is referred to as "off mode", "non-specific mode", or "non-specific display mode". It may be called "specific display result". In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a small hit may be referred to as a "small hit mode", a "predetermined mode", a "predetermined display result", or the like. Furthermore, the "big hit" as a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is also called the "first specific result", the "small hit" is also called the "second specific result", and the "missing" is called "non-specific". Also called "result". In addition, "big hit" and "small hit" may be collectively referred to as "specific result". When the "small hit" is not provided and the "big hit" is provided as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the "big hit" is also referred to as a "specific result".

Further, it refers to any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol, and is also simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Furthermore, the ordinary symbol is "general diagram" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol", and the second. The special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, the first image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as " It is also called "identification information display means".

Further, in this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R which are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. For this reason, the stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the "first stop symbol", the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the "second stop symbol", and the stop order is the third. The stop symbol is also referred to as a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

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

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

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the first image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. The rear side (back side) of the stage portion 11 is usually hidden behind the game board 2 (initial state), and is external (the lower front side of the display screen 7a) when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied. A board movable decorative member 14 (see FIG. 5A) capable of appearing (protruding) is provided. FIG. 3 shows a state (initial state) in which the board movable decorative member 14 is not operating. When the board movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated) and appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, the player raises the expectation for hitting.

The effect of driving (moving) the frame movable decorative member 13 (effect movable body 13b) is also referred to as "frame movable effect", and the effect of driving (moving) the board movable decorative member 14 is referred to as "board movable effect". The frame movable production and the board movable production are also collectively referred to as "movable production".

A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later.

A second image display device 71 is provided above the center decoration body 10. The second image display device 71 is composed of a liquid crystal display device smaller than the first image display device 7, and has an upper front side (front side) of the center decoration body 10 with its display screen 71a facing toward the front side. It is stuck to. Therefore, the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) is located on the front side (front side) of the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) provided on the back surface side of the game board 2.

In this embodiment, the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) are overlapped in the front-rear direction so that the display screen 71a covers a part of the upper side of the display screen 7a. It is arranged in. Therefore, both the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a are always visible from the front side (player side), and the player can grasp (understand) the display contents of each screen at a glance. It has become like. In this embodiment, the display screen 71a is configured to cover a part of the display screen 7a, but the two may not overlap each other so that the entire screen can be visually recognized.

On the display screen 71a (display unit) of the second image display device 71, it is possible to display various effect images according to the situation of the game. In this embodiment, the first image display device 7 mainly executes the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the effect display such as the reach effect described later, and depending on the type of effect display (effect pattern), the first image display device 7 It is possible to execute the additional or auxiliary effect display related to the effect display in the second image display device 71. Details of the display contents of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 will be described later. The first image display device 7 having a relatively large screen size may be referred to as a "main liquid crystal", and the second image display device 71 having a relatively small screen size may be referred to as a "sub liquid crystal". is there. Further, the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 may be collectively referred to simply as an "image display device".

Here, the parts (game machine constituent parts) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment include parts for executing the effect (also referred to as “effect parts”). That is, the frame movable decorative member 13, the effect button 63, the frame lamp 66 and the speaker 67 provided on the game machine frame 50 (front frame 51) side, and the board lamp 5 provided on the game board 2 (game area 3) side. The board movable decorative member 14, the first image display device 7, and the second image display device 71 each function as an effect unit capable of performing an effect according to the situation of the game. Among them, the production parts provided on the game machine frame 50 (front frame 51) side are also referred to as "frame side production units", and the production parts provided on the game board 2 (game area 3) side are referred to as "boards". Also called "side production department".

Further, an image display device that performs a display effect that can be visually recognized by a player by displaying various effect images according to a game situation is also referred to as a "display effect means". Further, the frame movable decorative member 13 (frame side movable production device) that performs a movable production that can be visually recognized by the player by operating along with the game production is also referred to as a "frame movable accessory" or a "frame movable production means". That is, the board movable decorative member 14 that performs a movable effect that can be visually recognized by the player by operating along with the game effect is also referred to as a "board movable accessory" or a "board movable effect means". Further, the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 are also collectively referred to as a "movable decorative member" or a "movable accessory", and the frame movable effect means and the board movable effect means are generally referred to (that is, the movable decorative member). Also called "movable production means". In addition to the movable decorative member, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be a "movable effect means".

Further, the speaker 67 that produces a sound effect that can be heard by the player by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called a "sound production means", and is various depending on the game situation. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (illuminating member) that emit light to produce a light effect that can be visually recognized by the player are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to the board lamp 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have a built-in illumination member such as an LED like the decoration member 13, and the action of the illumination member depends on the situation of the game. These effect buttons 63 and firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means" when they are lit or blinking. Further, the light effect by the illumination member such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is realized by the lighting display, the blinking display, and the like of the illumination member, and includes the concept of the display. It can also be regarded as a display effect in the same way as the effect of displaying. Therefore, it can be said that the "light effect means" such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are "display effect means".

Below the first image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Has been done. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

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

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5A). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

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

In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10. A grand prize device 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5A). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second large winning device 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31. The second large winning opening 35 (second large winning device 36) provided with the specific area 39 (V area) as such a probability variation operation port is also referred to as a “V attacker”. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

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

Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and the remaining one is the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening provided on the right side of. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry is made. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "2", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10". The number of prize balls is an example, and the number of prize balls at each entry port can be arbitrarily set in consideration of the specifications of the game machine, the exit performance, and the like.

In this way, a game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, and gate 28) and the like are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". .. Here, among the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. It is provided so that it is possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol (first special symbol hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the stored number of the second special figure hold) and the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the stored number of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 are include. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result of the above is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed Includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether to perform a left-handed strike or a left-handed strike. These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

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

In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed as a stop is used to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Notify the result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is the hit mode of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the like. In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, four types of big hits, "15R 1st big hit", "15R 2nd big hit", "5R 3rd big hit" and "2R 4th big hit", and 1st A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the large hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is the first jackpot (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first jackpot symbol). When the second big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijk" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). When the third big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). When the 4th big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the 4 LEDs of "jnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 4th big hit symbol). In addition, when the first small hit is reached, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, two types of big hits, "15R 5th big hit" and "15R 6th big hit", and a 2nd small hit are provided (FIGS. 6 and 8). (See), the LED of the second special symbol display 41b can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is the fifth jackpot (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth jackpot symbol). When the 6th big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 6th big hit symbol). In addition, when the second small hit is reached, the four LEDs of "cdeh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (second small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (the off-design).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold (first acquisition information), and then goes to the second start port 21. If the ball is entered, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure holding (second acquisition information). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not (variable display of the special symbol) for the incoming ball up to a predetermined number. There is.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". When the number of hold is "2", "u ●" The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green, such as "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold is increased. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct (variable display of a normal symbol) for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5A and 5B. As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control board 80 (“main control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as special symbol winning / failing determination, normal symbol winning / failing determination, and transition of game state. (Also referred to as "unit" or "game control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit", "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses. , Image control board 100 (also referred to as "image control unit" or "display control unit") that controls the display of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, etc., and the sound control board 106 that controls the output of sound effects by the speaker 67. , A lamp control board 107 that controls the drive of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, a payout control board 110 that controls the payout of the game ball (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), and a launch control that controls the launch of the game ball. It includes a substrate 111 and the like. Further, the power supply board 109 (power supply means) for supplying the power required for driving (operating) the game machine components including each of these boards is provided. Specifically, various board components, devices / devices, sensors, switches, motors, solenoids, and other game machine components (electricity) required for the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5A. Power is supplied to the parts).

As shown in FIG. 2, these substrates are arranged on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, a main control board case containing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a voice control board 106 and a lamp control are provided above the main control board case. A case such as an image control board containing the board 107 and the image control board 100 and a sub-control board case containing the sub-control board 90 are provided so as to be overlapped in the front-rear direction. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control means) includes a ROM (storage means) that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM (storage means) used as a work memory, and a program stored in the ROM. Includes a CPU that executes. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 used as the work memory (also referred to as “main control RAM”) can store information necessary for executing various control processes by the game control microcomputer 81 (game control means). It functions as a storage means. This also applies to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 91 and the payout control microcomputer 116, which will be described later. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

The RAM (main control RAM) of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal drawing holding storage unit. There is. Further, at a predetermined address of the main control RAM, a storage area for use with various flags and various counting counters, and when a decrease in the voltage value (power supply voltage) of the power supplied by the power supply board 109 is detected (power failure occurs). A backup area (also referred to as a "main control backup area") for storing and holding information (information about the game) indicating the game state at that time is provided.

The main control backup area refers to game control information (also referred to as “main control backup information”) that is set as a predetermined backup target (memory retention target) among the information stored in the main control unit RAM. This is a backup area for holding a memory for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Due to the existence of this main control backup area, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power supply is restarted is detected as a decrease in the power supply voltage based on the main control backup information stored in the main control backup area. It is possible to return (recover) to the state when the power was cut off (when the power was turned off). The main control RAM capable of storing and holding the main control backup information in the main control backup area also functions as a "memory holding means". In addition, the function that stores the main control backup information in the main control backup area when the power supply is stopped and makes it possible to return to the original state when the power supply is started (restarted) is also called the "main control backup function". Say.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and is a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. It detects a ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39). The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a normal diagram. The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game status indicator 46, the launch direction indicator 47, and the hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls and a card unit 135 are connected to the payout control board 110, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). It is connected. The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1). The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to one end side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (usually on the left side of the paper in FIG. 1), and the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation to insert a prepaid card (game value). It enables ball lending based on the information stored in the storage medium) or the like.

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM (storage means) that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM (storage means) that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. It is included. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls and pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

At a predetermined address of the RAM (also referred to as "payout control RAM") of the payout control microcomputer 116, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters, and a game ball at that time when a drop in the power supply voltage is detected ( A backup area (also referred to as a “payout control backup area”) for storing and holding payout information (information about the game) indicating the payout status of the prize ball and the rental ball) is provided. This payout control backup area functions in the same manner as the main control backup area described above.

For example, if the power supply is stopped during the payout operation of the game ball (prize ball or rental ball), the information indicating the number of game balls (payout number) paid out so far and the remaining payout number for which the payout has not been completed are displayed. The payout control information (also referred to as “payout control backup information”), which is a predetermined backup target (memory retention target) such as the information shown, is held in the payout control backup area. After that, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, the payout of the game ball is restarted based on the payout control backup information stored in the payout control backup area. This makes it possible to prevent the player from suffering damage.

The payout control RAM capable of storing and holding the payout control backup information in the payout control backup area also functions as a “memory holding means”. In addition, the function that stores the payout control backup information in the payout control backup area when the power supply is stopped and makes it possible to return to the original state when the power supply is started (restarted) is also called the "payout control backup function". Say.

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

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

The predetermined address of the RAM (also referred to as "sub-control RAM") of the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a storage area for use with various flags and various counting counters, and a game state at that time when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected. A backup area (also referred to as a "sub-control backup area") for storing and holding information (information about the game) indicating the effect state and the like is provided. This sub-control backup area functions in the same manner as the main control backup area and the payout control backup area described above.

For example, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of various effects such as a variable effect, a jackpot game effect, and a notice effect, information indicating an execution pattern related to the effect being executed, the current number of rounds related to the jackpot game, and the remaining rounds. Information for effect control (“secondary control backup information”) that is a predetermined backup target (memory retention target), such as information indicating the number, information indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the probabilistic game or the time saving game is completed, etc. ") Is retained in the sub-control backup area. After that, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, the game production is restarted based on the sub-control backup information stored and held in the sub-control backup area. For example, when the power supply is stopped and restored during the big hit game, the round effect including the display of the number of rounds related to the big hit game is restarted on the display screen 7a. Further, when the power supply is stopped and restored during the time saving game, the display of the background image (effect mode display) related to the time saving game and the display of the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the time saving game are resumed on the display screen 7a. Further, if the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of the hold look-ahead notice, the notice effect display related to the hold look-ahead notice is resumed on the display screen 7a. The existence of such a sub-control backup area makes it possible to restore (restore) the production state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at an early stage.

In this way, the sub-control RAM capable of storing and holding the sub-control backup information in the sub-control backup area also functions as a "memory holding means". In addition, the function that stores the sub-control backup information in the sub-control backup area when the power supply is stopped and makes it possible to return to the original state when the power supply is started (restarted) is also called the "sub-control backup function". Say.

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that controls the corresponding above-mentioned effect parts (effect unit) to execute various effects such as an effect, a movable effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect). is there.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the devices (first image display device 7, second image display device 71), effect display 102, effect first special figure hold display 103a, and effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM (storage means) of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM (storage means) of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. Image data such as) and background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and executes display control based on the read image data. From this, it can be said that the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) functions as a display control means.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled.

Such a display is provided on the display screen 7a by displaying the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit) or by operating the board movable decorative member 14 (board movable accessory). By covering the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit), it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Because. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the frame movable decorative member 13 is provided on the front frame 51, and the board movable decorative member 14 is provided on the center decorative body 10, and these movable decorative members are movable so-called gimmicks.

The effect control microcomputer 91 drives (operates) the frame movable decorative member 13 in a predetermined drive mode (operation mode) when executing the frame movable effect (also referred to as “first drive data”). ) Is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 is controlled based on the determined first operation pattern data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives (operates) the panel movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined drive mode (operation mode) when executing the panel movable effect (“second drive data”). (Also referred to as) is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the board movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined second operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Here, the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 is performed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. Therefore, the above-mentioned first operation pattern data (first drive data) and second operation pattern data (second drive data) can be said to be drive patterns for driving these electric drive sources. Further, the drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the frame movable decorative member 13 can be referred to as "frame movable effect means", and similarly, the drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the board movable decorative member 14 can be referred to as "frame movable effect means". Including, it can be called "board movable production means".

Further, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c that detect that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply "effect button detection switch". Further, the effect button detection switch is an effect operation detecting means (second) capable of detecting an operation by the effect button 63 as an effect operation unit (second operation unit) that can be operated from the front surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It functions as an operation detection means).

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control board 80 (main control unit), a sub control board 90 (sub control unit), and an image control board 100 (image control) that control various operations of the game machine. Unit), a voice control board 106 (voice control unit), a lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit), and a payout control board 110 (payout control unit). Of these boards, the main control board 80 that controls the progress of the game is also referred to as "game control means". Further, the sub-control board 90 that controls the overall game effect is also referred to as "effect control means", and the image control board 100 that performs display control of the image display device 7 or the like is also referred to as "display control means". The sound control board 106 that controls the sound output of the speaker 67 is also called a "sound control means", and the lamp control board 107 that controls the light emission of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is "light control". Also called "means". Further, the payout control board 110 (payout control unit) that controls the payout of the game ball is also referred to as a “payout control means”.

As shown in FIG. 5B, power is supplied to each of the above-mentioned control boards from the power supply board 109. The power supply board 109 generates power required for driving each of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the payout control board 110, and is used on each board. The power supply circuit 109a (power supply means) to be supplied, the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 109b (power cutoff) for monitoring the decrease in the voltage value of the supplied power (power supply cutoff), the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the image A reset signal circuit 109c (reset signal output means) that outputs a reset signal to each CPU of the control board 100 and the payout control board 110, and the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 having the above-mentioned backup function. A backup power supply 109d (storage holding means) for supplying power for backup to each RAM (storage holding means) is provided.

The power supply board 109 is connected to an external power supply via a power supply cord (see FIG. 2), and for example, an AC24V power supply is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109). A power switch (not shown) is provided on the power supply board 109, and it is possible to switch the power supply ON (ON) / OFF (OFF) by an ON / OFF operation of the switch. The power switch is an operation unit (first operation unit) that can be operated from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and is operated by an administrator or the like of a game hall in which the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. is there. In other words, the power switch is not operated by the player.

When the power switch is turned on, the power supplied to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, the payout control board 110, and the like is generated by the power supply circuit 109a. It is supplied to each control board. Specifically, the power supply circuit 109a generates a DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V and supplies it to each control board. Therefore, it can be said that the power supply board 109 (power supply circuit 109a) functions as a power supply means. Note that FIG. 5B shows a main control board that receives power from the power supply board 109 (power supply circuit 109a), but in addition, a launch control board 111 (see FIG. 5A) and each control board. Various electric components (sensors, devices, etc.) connected to the above are also supplied with the electric power required to drive them.

When the power supply monitoring circuit 109b detects that the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a is equal to or less than a certain voltage value, the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 are each used. Outputs a power off signal to the CPU. When each CPU receives an input of a power cutoff signal, it executes various processes (also referred to as "power cutoff process") in preparation for a power cutoff (power supply stop). Further, since the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 have a backup function as described above, each of the CPUs has information on the game corresponding to each (main control backup information, sub). A process (also referred to as "backup process") of storing (holding) control backup information and payout control backup information in the backup area of the RAM is executed.

When the reset signal circuit 109c receives the power off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b, the reset signal circuit 109c sends a reset signal (system reset signal) to each CPU of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. ) Is output. The reset signal from the reset signal circuit 109c is input to the reset terminal of each CPU via the reset input circuits provided on each of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. To. Each CPU enters the reset state based on the input of the reset signal, and then stops the operation. The reset state referred to here means a state in which the CPU system is reset (system reset state).

Here, each CPU of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 executes the backup process based on the input of the power cutoff signal, but in order to secure the time required for the backup process, the main The timing at which the reset signal is input to the CPUs of the control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110 is delayed by a predetermined time by the reset input circuit. That is, the reset input circuit of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 includes a delay circuit (not shown) that delays the input of the reset signal. The delay circuit (delay means) is composed of, for example, an RC circuit using a resistor and a capacitor, a delay timer circuit, or the like. As a result, after the backup process is completed, the CPU can be reset and the operation of the CPU can be stopped.

The reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 109c is a low level (first level) that resets the CPU when the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a falls below a certain voltage value. If it is output and exceeds a certain voltage value, it is output at a high level (second level) that releases the reset state of the CPU. Therefore, when the reset signal circuit 109c receives the power cutoff signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b (when the voltage value of the supply power becomes a certain voltage value or less), the reset signal circuit 109c changes the reset signal from a high level to a low level and outputs the signal. .. That is, when the voltage value of the supply power becomes a certain voltage value or less, the input level of the reset signal becomes a low level, and when the voltage value exceeds a certain voltage value, the input level of the reset signal becomes a high level.

Then, with respect to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 having the backup function, the input timing of the reset signal changed from the high level to the low level by the action of the reset input circuit (delay circuit) to the CPU. (Reset timing) is delayed by a predetermined time from when a power cutoff signal is input to the CPU (when the voltage value becomes a certain voltage value or less). As a result, even if the voltage value of the supplied power drops to a certain voltage value or less, the CPU does not immediately reset, and it is possible to secure time for power failure such as backup processing. Become. That is, the backup process is completed within a predetermined time after the power cutoff signal is input.

Further, when the power supply circuit 109a starts supplying power by switching the power switch from OFF to ON to turn on the power or recovering from a power failure, the reset signal circuit 109c sends the reset signal circuit 109c to each CPU. The reset signal is output at a low level, and the CPU is in the reset state during that time. Then, when the power supply is started and the voltage value of the supplied power exceeds a certain voltage value, the reset signal changes from the low level to the high level, and the reset state of the CPU is released. As a result, the CPU becomes operable and is started.

Here, the main control board 80 is configured so that the reset signal input to the CPU becomes a high level (reset release) after a predetermined time elapses after the voltage value of the supply power exceeds a certain voltage value. For the other boards, the timing at which the reset signal input to the CPU reaches a high level (reset release timing) is set earlier than that of the main control board 80. That is, the reset release timing of the CPU of the main control board 80 is configured to be later than the reset release timing of each CPU of the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. Therefore, the main control board 80 has the slowest boot order for each CPU of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the control signal (command, etc.) from the main control board 80 from being missed by other control boards (sub-control boards) such as the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110. .. In this embodiment, a delay circuit (not shown) for delaying the timing of inputting the high-level reset signal to the CPU of the main control board 80 as compared with other boards is also provided.

The reset signal output at the low level (first level) is also referred to as the "first reset signal", and the reset signal output at the high level (second level) is referred to as the "second reset signal". Also called "reset signal".

The backup power supply 109d is a main control board 80 having a backup function even after the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a becomes a certain voltage value or less (when the power supply is stopped). Power is supplied to each RAM of the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110. The backup power supply 109d is composed of a capacitor having a predetermined capacity, and constantly supplies backup power (for example, DC5V) to each RAM of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110. There is. Therefore, even if the power supply from the power supply circuit 109a is stopped, the information about the game (game status, payout status, etc.) stored in the storage area (work memory) of each RAM due to the power supply from the backup power supply 109d. Information indicating the production state and the like) can be stored and retained (backed up) in the backup area.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 92 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The RTC 92 functions as a timekeeping means capable of measuring the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 92 operates by the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with electric power, that is, when the electric power is supplied from the power supply circuit 109a (when the electric power is turned on), and the power supply circuit 109a operates. When the power supply from the power supply is stopped (when the power supply is turned off), the power supply from the backup power supply 109d (backup power supply) is used for operation. Therefore, the RTC 92 can measure and output the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on (when the power supply is stopped). Further, even if the stored contents of the sub-control RAM are erased (RAM cleared), the RTC 92 can measure and output the current date and time without being affected by the erased contents. The sub-control board 90 may be provided with a function of supplying electric power to the RTC 92 (RTC power supply unit). As the RTC power supply unit in this case, for example, a capacitor or a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91, a special effect (also referred to as “special effect” or “RTC effect”) can be executed based on the result of time counting by the RTC 92. It is possible (special production execution means). This point will be described later.

Next, the control (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit" and "missing". When the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, and when it is "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. In the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game that is executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", and "15R 5th jackpot". And there are 6 types of jackpots, "15R 6th jackpot".

In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 5th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and the first round In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows (easily) passing the game ball to the specific area 39 (passing V). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is also called a "V round" or a "chance round".

For "15R 2nd big hit", "15R 3rd big hit" and "15R 6th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. However, the opening time of the first and second rounds, which is the above-mentioned V round, is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is difficult (may be impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. Is. That is, it can be said that these big hits are big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easily).

In "2R 4th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st round and the 2nd round which are V rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, it is less likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 5th jackpot, the V in the 1st and 2nd rounds is such that the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 2R 4th big hit, one round in such a manner that the game ball may pass through the specific area 39, although it is not as much as the 15R 1st big hit or the 15R 5th big hit. Since the first and second rounds of V are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state. ..

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 2nd big hit, the 15R 3rd big hit, or the 15R 6th big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd round V round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to put the game ball into the second big winning opening, so the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( It becomes practically impossible), and the gaming state after the big hit game is very likely to be the normal state (low probability state) described later (it may be said that the low probability state is reached).

On the other hand, the small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is a hit that opens the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 4th big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is "2R 4th big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R 4th big hit (during the big hit game), it is not possible to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. Further, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), it is possible to determine whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 4th big hit, the game can be advanced with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and the game interest can be enhanced. .. In the case of small hits, the number of times the large winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

The opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R fifth jackpot is reached (15R on the second special symbol display 41b). When the 5th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this case, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, there is an extremely high possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round). It has become.

In addition, when the 15R second jackpot is reached (when the 15R second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R third jackpot is reached (on the first special symbol display 41a). When the 15R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) and when the 15R 6th jackpot is displayed (when the 15R 6th jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 2nd special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and the first prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in the 3Rs to 15Rs. In this case, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so the game is played during that round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the opening patterns for the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots and the opening patterns for the 15R first and fifth jackpots are compared, the first round and the second round ( The opening mode of V round) is different. Then, in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds, so that in the V round, no ball clogging or trouble of the game ball launch system occurs. As long as, the game ball will almost certainly enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R 2nd, 3rd and 6th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game related to the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth jackpots. It can be said that it is virtually impossible to pass.

A jackpot in which a V round is executed in a manner in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (V passability) is also referred to as a "V pass scheduled jackpot", and the V passability is extremely low. A jackpot in which a V round is executed in an embodiment is also referred to as a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 4th big hit is reached (when the 2R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening is from 1R to 2R. Open 35 for up to 0.9 seconds. In this case, the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 of the 1st and 2R is 1.8 seconds at the maximum, so the game ball is put into the 2nd big winning opening 35 during the round. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds. , It is sufficiently possible to insert a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 and aim for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in the 2R 4th big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R 4th big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. There is. However, as described above, even if the small hit game passes through the specific area 39, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. Further, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R 4th big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball.

In this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R 5th big hit), and the game ball The second opening pattern (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), which makes it difficult (impossible to pass) through the specific area 39, and the first opening where the game ball can pass through the specific area. It is possible to have a third open pattern and (2R fourth jackpot), which are less likely to pass than the pattern. Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, 30% for the 15R third jackpot, and 2R first. The 4 jackpots are 10% (see the random number column for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the jackpots in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are 80% for the 15R fifth jackpot and 20% for the 15R sixth jackpot (the random numbers for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). See column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and the high base state in which the open extension function described later is activated. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming.

That is, regarding the probability of becoming a high probability state, if a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the probability is at least 40%. Including the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, if the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is a big hit, the probability is 80%.

Regarding the probability of becoming a high base state, if the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the gaming state (low base state) in which the open extension function is not activated, the probability is 60%. Including the 2R 4th big hit when the 1st special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the high base state, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment, the probability is 100%. Then, when the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the 2R big hit that may occur when the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit does not occur, and the 15R big hit is always obtained.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hit is not a big hit in the first special symbol winning / failing determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. A big hit in the second special symbol winning / failing judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 is compared with a case where a big hit is made in the first special symbol winning / failing judgment. , The probability of becoming a high probability state, the probability of becoming a high base state, and the possibility of winning a prize ball for 15R are high. That is, the case where the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit. 2 It is more likely that the variable display of the special symbol will work more favorably for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, the player will play the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. The above-mentioned distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game playability, specifications, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, the case where both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed, that is, , If both the 1st special symbol hold and the 2nd special figure hold are "1" or more, the variation display of the 2nd special symbol (digestion of the 2nd special symbol hold) is changed to the variation display of the 1st special symbol (1st 1) Priority is given to the digestion of the special figure reservation). As a result, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases, so that it can be said that the game can be advanced advantageously for the player. Nevertheless, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the high base state means that the player will be overwhelmed by the game in the advantageous state (high base state). Since the variable display of the 1 special symbol may work more disadvantageously than the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

Here, as a mode of stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also referred to as "predetermined mode" or "predetermined display result". The design is also referred to as a "non-specific mode" or a "non-specific display result". Further, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as "first specific mode" or "first specific display result". The jackpot symbols (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th jackpot symbols, 2R 4th jackpot symbols in the high base state) that trigger the setting of the high base state are referred to as "second specific mode" and "second". Also called "specific display result". In addition, as a gaming state when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a gaming state in which the opening extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a "first gaming state", and a gaming state in which the opening extension function operates (high base). The state) is also referred to as a "second game state".

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type of is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled into a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each function of the probability variation function for a special symbol, the probability variation function for a normal symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function is activated or inactive. It is said that. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called the "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is called the "normal state (also called the" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the hit judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as a big hit is larger than that in the normal state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (see FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

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

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

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

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

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed when the 15R first and fifth jackpots are achieved is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The symbol is in a high-probability state and a special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed or a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed. The game ends when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started.

Further, in the game state after the big hit game is completed in the case of the 15R 2nd and 6th big hits, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, so that the probability of the special symbol is low. In addition to this, the special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". In the low accuracy high base state, a big hit is performed until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed or a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed. The game ends when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 6th big hits, the game state after the big hit game is "highly accurate". It becomes "high base state". Further, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed is ". It becomes "low accuracy and high base state".

In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R third big hit is a low probability state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game is extremely low. In addition to this, the special symbol is in a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state (normal gaming state). Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is completed will be described in "High accuracy" described later. It becomes "low base state".

Further, in the low probability low base state, the game state after the big hit game when the 2R 4th big hit is completed has a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a state and a non-time saving state and a low base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy low-base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed or a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed. The game ends when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high accuracy and high base state is the so-called "probability game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game when the 2R 4th big hit is reached is "high accuracy high base state" if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the jackpot game.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the judgment of whether or not the symbol is correct, the game ball is hit right to enter the second starting port 21, rather than hitting left. However, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify the right gaming area that the launch should be performed.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, in the low base state, by hitting left to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20, a larger number of starting balls (opportunity to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not) can be obtained than by hitting right. Can be done. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-accuracy low-base state in which the small hit game and the big-hit game are not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state is referred to as the "normal gaming state" or It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game".

The big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner, and for the player, the big prize opening (1st big prize opening 30, 2nd big prize). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed. Can be regarded as a "special game state".

In addition, although the small hit game is not as good as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35). Can be said to be a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish between the special game as a big hit game and the special game as a small hit game, the special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a "small profit special game".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 is shown in FIG. 10A when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (power is turned on) and the input level of the reset signal (see FIG. 5B) becomes high. Main control The main processing program is read from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting process described later is performed (S101). In the initial setting process (S101), for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, and so on. Reset the status and counter. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting process (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting process (S101), the interrupt is disabled (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

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

[Initial setting process]
Next, the initial setting process (S101) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10B, in the initial setting process (S101), interrupts are first disabled (S3001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting the stack area for securing the stack area is performed (S3002). Next, the built-in device setting process for setting various built-in devices such as the interrupt setting process (S3003) for setting the interrupt mode, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), and the PIO (peripheral device interface) is performed (S3004).

Next, in S3005, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (S3005). The RAM clear switch (not shown) of this embodiment is provided on the power supply board 109, and is composed of a push button type switch. It is also possible to provide the RAM clear switch on the main control board 80.

When the S3005 determines that the RAM clear switch is OFF (NO in S3005), that is, when the power switch is turned on (power on) without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power off flag is ON. Determine if it exists (S3006). As a result, when it is determined that the power off flag is ON (YES in S3006), the RAM check data is calculated for the backup area (main control backup area) of the main control RAM (S3007). The RAM check data is calculated by inverting all the bits after adding the state of the input port, the value of the power off flag, and the contents of the RAM area protected at the time of power off for each byte.

Next, the check data calculated in S3007 is compared with the saved check data of the RAM saved in the RAM when the power is turned off, and it is determined whether or not the check data is normal (S3008). The S3008 determines that the check data is normal when the RAM check data calculated in the S3007 and the check data saved when the power is turned off match. As a result, if it is determined that the check data is normal (YES in S3008), the backup data (main control backup information) saved (stored) in the main control backup area when the power is turned off is normal, so the power recovery process Initialize (clear to zero) the area other than the RAM area (backup area, etc.) used when performing, and the game state (probability state, time saving state, number of holds, special symbol status, normal) when the power is cut off. Restore (restore) the symbol status, etc. (S3009).

Next, the power-off flag is turned off (S3010), a power-on command (power-off recovery command) at the time of power-off recovery is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3011), and the process is completed. The "power off recovery command" includes set values according to the game state (low probability state, high probability state, time saving or not, status information, etc.), and the sub-control board is based on these set values. The control state of 90 also returns to the control state when the power failure occurred (before the power failure occurred).

On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S3005 that the RAM clear switch is ON (YES in the S3005), that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed, or in the above-mentioned S3006, the power is supplied. When it is determined that the disconnection flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S3006), or when it is determined that the RAM check data is not normal (abnormal) in S3008 described above (NO in S3008), The entire area (including the backup area) of the main control RAM is initialized to erase the stored contents (S3012), a RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S3013), and the process is completed. When the sub-control board 90 receives the RAM clear command, the notification that the RAM has been initialized (RAM clear) is executed.

Here, when the RAM clear switch is pressed (ON) while the power switch is OFF, the power switch is turned ON without releasing the pressing, and the state in which the RAM clear switch is pressed continues for a predetermined time. A RAM clear signal is output from the power supply board 109 to the CPU of the main control board 80, the entire RAM area including the backup area is initialized, and the stored contents of the RAM (storage means) are erased (S3012). The determination of whether or not the RAM clear switch by the above-mentioned S3005 is ON is performed based on the presence or absence of input of the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109. When the RAM is initialized (erased from the stored contents) by S3012, the RAMs of the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110 are also initialized and the stored contents are erased. In the initialization (RAM clear) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110, the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109 is also output (input) to the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110. Therefore, the configuration may be performed based on the input of the RAM clear signal. Further, the initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 can be performed based on the reception of the RAM clear command transmitted by the above-mentioned S3013. In this embodiment, since the configuration (S3013) in which the RAM clear command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is adopted, the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized based on the RAM clear command. Is to be done. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a signal line for outputting (inputting) the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109 to the sub-control board 90.

On the other hand, when the power switch is turned on without pressing the RAM clear switch, the state when the power is turned off (backup information) based on the information (backup information) indicating the game state etc. saved (memory retention) in the backup area. Control state) is restored (S3009). As a result, for example, even if an unexpected power failure occurs during the game, it is possible to restore the state (control state) during the game when the power supply is started (restarted), and the player unexpectedly. It is possible to prevent the damage caused by the power failure.

The RAM clear switch (not shown) is operably provided from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 like the power switch, and erases (initializes) the stored contents of the RAM (storage means). It functions as an erasing operation unit (first operation unit) that is operated for this purpose. Further, the processing of the S3005 by the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a first operation detecting means capable of detecting the operation by the RAM clear switch (first operation unit), and the processing of the S3012 is the main control RAM (the main control RAM (1st operation unit). It functions as an erasing means capable of erasing the stored contents of the storage means).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. A command is composed of, for example, two bytes of information, the upper one byte is information on the type of command, and the lower one byte is information on the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly connected to the main control board 80 are used. 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc., see FIG. 5A) reads the detection signal and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start ball entry command corresponding to each start port is input to the RAM output buffer by the start ball entry time processing (S205) described later. Remember in. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process shown in FIG. 10A. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Specific area sensor detection process (S208), hold ball number process (S209), and power failure monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated by executing the processing necessary for advancing the game. Then, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10A), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (normal symbol hold) (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 is held. 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquired information) are acquired. ) Is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, and when the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is completed, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is reached. Add "1" to (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-in / entering ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by “1” (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 in S307 in the above-mentioned start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. This process of S317 corresponds to a preliminary determination (so-called “hold look-ahead”) performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 accuracy determination process (S1202) described later.

Preliminary determination of whether or not a jackpot is made is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high-probability state if it is a high-probability state, and a normal state (low-probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table for the state, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value. Further, as another pre-judgment mode, as a fluctuation pattern information judgment table capable of judging fluctuation pattern information, a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed. The jackpot reliability means that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment may be a jackpot (specific result), and is also called "big hit expectation", or simply "reliability" or "expectation". ..

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches the jackpot determination value (win / not information) , Information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. And set the command in the output buffer of RAM (S318). As the special figure 2 start ball entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted. The value may not be transmitted as it is, but the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information or the like) acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 may be transmitted.

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

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type), the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), and the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment is generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the above-mentioned start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321.

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this pre-determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The preliminary determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 accuracy determination process (S1207) described later.

Here, in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and the hit / fail determination of the special figure 2 is easy to be performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol). There is. In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the jackpot related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. For this reason, in this embodiment, the pre-judgment relating to the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 pre-judgment) is performed only in the low base state in which the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 hold is set. The pre-judgment (Special Figure 2 pre-judgment) is to be performed regardless of whether it is in the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the game ball is controlled to a low accuracy and low base state during the big hit game, but the game ball enters the first starting port 20 during the big hit game. FIG. 1 Even if the number of reserved balls increases by "1", the processes of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 pre-determination process) are not performed.

[Public map operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and in each of these stages, "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3". 4 ”is assigned. Then, when the normal figure operation status is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the normal figure operation status is "2" (NO in S401, S403). In (YES), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the normal symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), normal symbol confirmation processing (S406) is performed. , If the normal operation status is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The initial setting (default) of the normal figure operation status is "1".

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol fluctuation start processing (S505), the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / miss judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state is determined (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the time saving state table (the hit judgment value is "0" to "0" to Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. In S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (a normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be wrong (NO in S605), a stop display is displayed. Determine the out-of-order normal symbol (out-of-ordinary symbol) (S606) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (per normal figure) (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON. (S608), the process is finished.

[Normal symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-level hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to zero (S703). , Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the normal-figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is not in the time saving state, that is, in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). .. As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. After setting the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) in this way, the normal operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) to open the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

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

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), and the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013) to end this process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103). When the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105) during the special symbol change processing (S1104), the special symbol operation status is "4" for the special symbol confirmation process (S1106). When (S1101, S1103, S1105 are both NO, S1107 is YES), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, and special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105). , S1107 are all NO), and special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed respectively. The initial setting (default) of the special figure operation status is "1".

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20, the first 1 It is determined whether or not the standby screen is being displayed (the demo screen for waiting for customers is being executed) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (and the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71) (S1211). , If it is displayed (YES in S1211), this process is completed, and if it is not displayed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1201 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, one memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is one. In the above cases, the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed. Do it in order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the number of balls held in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B). ).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, it corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (S1302). As a result, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the hit judgment table for the normal state (the jackpot judgment value is "3" in the hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A)). , "397")) to make a pass / fail judgment (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449", It is said to be "503".

Special Figure 2 When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out, and FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown in B) (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), and the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312). Finish the process. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Then, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), it is regarded as one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R fourth big hit, and the second special symbol (special figure). If it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of 2), it is considered as a 15R 5th big hit or a 15R 6th big hit (see FIG. 8B).

Corresponding to this, in this embodiment, as a jackpot flag, a long hit flag to be turned ON when the type of jackpot is 15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 5th jackpot or 15R 6th jackpot. And a short hit flag that turns on when it is the 2R 4th big hit is provided. Then, when the 2R 4th jackpot is reached and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round display 45 is lit and displayed at the timing when the 2R 4th jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Will be done. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R Δ" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R 1st big hit, the 15R 2nd big hit, the 15R 5th big hit, and the 15R 5th big hit, the 15R lamp is confirmed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. (See FIG. 4) is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ15R ▲".

Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). See). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), the outlier symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the medium / big hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the jackpot). S1403). At this time, the fluctuation time is also determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, the non-time-saving medium-big hit table is also divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won by the lottery (win / fail judgment) of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). ). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium and large hits in a time-saving state, which will be described later.

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

Also, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In this case, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1406). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined that the hold number of the second special symbol is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the table for removing the hold number of the first hold during the non-time saving state (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the deviation, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1406 that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1406), the number of holdings of the second special symbol is the second number held in the non-time saving state. Refer to the deviation table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a non-time saving state, is out, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"), and sets the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select a variation pattern based on (S1408). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected.

Here, the first hold number loss table in the non-time saving state is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number loss table. Further, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms). That is, at the time of disengagement, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls (variation time shortening function) is activated, and when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the special symbol is used. A fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls is "1" or "2" is selected.

In the above-mentioned S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and since there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won in the lottery (win / fail judgment) of the special figure 2. (See FIG. 6), in S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1412). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the variation pattern random number is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is selected.

Further, when it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, when it is off, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" (S1413). .. The number of holds here is the same as described above, and the number of holds is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined that the number of holds of the second special symbol is "1" (YES in S1413), the table for removing the number of holds 3 in the time saving state (the variable pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1" (S1414). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1413 that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is not "1", that is, the number of holdings is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1413), the fourth in the time saving state. Fluctuating pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the holding number deviation table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a time-saving state and is out and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2-4"). Select a variation pattern based on (S1415). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

In this way, in the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of disconnection is the number of reserved balls "2". It works when "4". Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, it is easy to select the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state. As a result, in the time-saving state, the digestion speed of the special figure hold is faster than in the non-time-saving state (normal state) (the game during the time-saving progresses rapidly).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed to complete this process. In the other processing (S1404), a variation pattern specification command (variation pattern specification command corresponding to Special Figure 2) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to zero (S1503) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

Further, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). In this order, the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, the 15R third jackpot, and the 2R fourth jackpot may be determined (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, and 15R third jackpot. Is 30%, and the 2R 4th jackpot is 10%. When it is determined that any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 15R third jackpot is determined by the type determination of the jackpot, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R 4th big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is related to special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15Rth). It is determined whether or not it is (either 2 big hits or 15R 3rd big hits) (S1703). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1706). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot). , 15R, any of the third big hits) (S1713). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1714). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the time saving table for 2R jackpot in the time saving state (time saving among the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1715). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, another process (S1705) is performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1705), a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 1) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to zero (S1803) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When it is determined that the probability change counter is "0" (YES in S1905), the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) or when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1908). S1910), proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) or when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the judgment result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether or not the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, 15th third jackpot, or 15R fifth jackpot). Is determined (S2002). Then, if it is a 15R jackpot (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening one round once, one round is from opening to closing of the big winning opening). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times of is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6), the 15R first If it is a big hit, it is an open pattern for 15R 1st big hit, if it is a 15R 2nd big hit, it is an open pattern for 15R 2nd big hit, if it is a 15R 3rd big hit, it is an open pattern for 15R 3rd big hit, and it is a 15R 5th big hit If there is, an opening pattern for the 15R 5th jackpot is set, and if there is a 15R 6th jackpot, an opening pattern for the 15R 6th jackpot is set (S2003).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that it is not a 15R jackpot (that is, when the short hit flag is ON), the jackpot type is 2R 4th jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and the jackpot is set to "2". As the opening pattern of the winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for 2R 4th big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening production (S2006), and set the special figure operation status to "4". (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to "2". As an opening pattern for the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35), an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hit game, the opening command of the small hit is set (S2010), the opening effect of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" (S2012). .. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2008 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that it is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is Is turned off (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low probability low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the jackpot (first jackpot 30 or second jackpot 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the first round, or whether or not the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed and it is time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

If S2107 determines that it is not the start time of the round (NO in S2107), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to start the round (YES in S2107), whether or not the round to be executed (started) corresponds to either the first round or the second round, that is, in the V round. Determine if it exists (S2108). This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately.

If the round to be executed is not a V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any of 3 to 15 rounds, proceed to the processing of S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). The first grand prize device 31 is operated in order to open the first grand prize opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (1st round or 2nd round) (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process of S2110 is performed to obtain a big hit. The second prize-winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize-winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of the above. Further, when opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), a specific area is set for several seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (1 round or 2 rounds in this embodiment). The period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the sensor 39a is valid (corresponding to the first period) is set. In this embodiment, the period other than this (including during a small hit or when the special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is judged to be invalid. Is set to.

Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected.

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid period). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage of (middle) is detected. When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON, and the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state. In this embodiment, the 1st round and the 2nd round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds is not limited to this.

Further, if there is a V pass in the V round (1st or 2R) of the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while even if there is a V pass during the small hit game, If the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set to the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is the high probability state, after the small hit game is finished. The game state is also a high probability state. That is, the probability of winning or failing is not changed before and after the small hit game.

In this embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) that is judged to be effective even when the 15R second and third big hits are made. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set in the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 3rd big hits, the opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so that the game ball enters the 2nd big winning opening 35. The possibility is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, the V flag will not turn on even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry.

When the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball in the big hit game (V round), the game status indicator 46 (see FIG. 4) is set to a predetermined display mode at the timing when the V flag is turned on, and the big hit. Notifies that the game state after the game ends becomes a high probability state. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1, a2, a3", and in this embodiment, "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" in the normal state (low probability state). (For example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball in the big hit game (V round), the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" at the timing when the V flag is turned ON. Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". The lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains even if the game ball passes through a specific area. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

If it is determined by S2106 that the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in that round is specified. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) has been reached (S2111). As a result, if the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time to close the big prize opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the big winning opening (Fig. 6 (See S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the large winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, two rounds. If any of the termination conditions is met, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115), and if it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the next round. Finish the process to start.

When closing the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, the round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. This set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of rounds other than the final round of the jackpot game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not "0". For example, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is 15R jackpot game, the round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but is not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because at the end of the final round, the ending command set in the processing of S2116, which will be described later, is transmitted.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end process to end the jackpot game (S2116), and the jackpot ending Start directing (S2117). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. The round counter becomes "0" when the big winning opening is opened 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and becomes "0" for a short hit (2R big hit), and the big winning opening is opened twice for a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round has ended, it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S207). It can be said that the above special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) functions as a special game execution means.

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later. Then, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "100" (S2203), the V flag is OFF (S2204), and S2205. Proceed to the process of. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without performing the processes of S2002 to S2004. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process. ..

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that the 15R jackpot is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot is a 15R third jackpot (S2206), and if it is a 15R third jackpot (YES in S2206), it is as it is. When the processing is completed and it is not the 15R 3rd jackpot, that is, if it is either the 15R 1st, 2nd, or 5th jackpot (NO in S2206), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207) and the time saving counter is set to "100". "(S2208) to finish the process.

Here, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 5th jackpot, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passing V) during the jackpot game and the V flag is turned ON. Since it should be (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game in this case will be the high accuracy and high base state. Also, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R second jackpot, V should not have passed during the jackpot game and the V flag should not be ON (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game in this case is completed. The game state of is low accuracy and high base state. Also, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R third jackpot, V should not have passed during the jackpot game and the V flag should not be ON (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game in this case is completed. The game state of is low accuracy and low base state.

On the other hand, in S2205, when it is determined that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R fourth jackpot (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of this jackpot game, that is If it is determined whether or not the game state at the time of the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (S2209) and it is determined that the game state was not the time saving state (NO in S2209), the processing is performed as it is without turning on the time saving flag. To finish. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is in a low probability low base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is high accuracy and low base state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the game state at the time of the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207) and "100" is set in the time saving counter. Then (S2208), the process is finished. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is in a low accuracy and high base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game ends is the high accuracy and high base state. It can be said that the above game state setting process (S2121) functions as a game state control means.

In each of the high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state, the special symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner 100 times, and the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

Further, the process of determining whether or not the game state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit is the time saving state (S2209) is performed by determining the operating state of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game. This is to make it the same as the state (condition) when If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R 4th big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent gaming state (time saving function and time saving function and This is because it is possible to easily determine which hit is due to the operating state of the high base function). As a result, it is difficult to distinguish between the 2R 4th big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to distinguish by the operating state of the subsequent time saving function and the high base generation function.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second large winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If the 2nd prize opening 35 is not open (NO in S2302), it is the time (timing) to open the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the first time after the opening time of the small hit has passed. It is determined whether or not it is time to start the opening of, or whether the time of the interval between multiple openings has elapsed and it is time to start the next opening (S2303).

If S2303 determines that it is not the time to open the second prize opening 35 (NO in S2303), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 (YES in S2303), after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305 and the opening pattern of the small hit (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the second prize-winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize-winning opening 35.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in this embodiment, a period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process (S2304), it is confirmed whether or not the V valid period is set, that is, whether the V invalid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 and measuring the elapse of the V valid period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the valid period). As a result, if the V timer is not "0", the V timer is set to "0".

It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0" without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0", that is, it may be set to a state without a valid period. As a result, even if V is passed during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In this embodiment, since the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

When it is determined by S2302 that the second big winning opening 35 is open (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the number of balls entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls (total number of balls) has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (Fig. 6). (See S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , Move to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second prize opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit opening counter is "0" (S2310).

When it is determined that the value of the small hit opening counter is not "0" (NO in S2310), the next opening is started, so the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the small hit opening counter is "0" (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the small hit ending command is set (S2311) and the small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process is completed. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

Further, in the above-mentioned S2301, when it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two opening has been completed, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S207).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. It can be said that the above special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) functions as a small profit special game execution means.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401). ), End the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) described above. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set in the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

If it is determined by S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R 4th jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V pass command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes the game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V-pass command. ..

If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. The first V-passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for not causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S208) or V validity period setting process (S2109). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holded ball number processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S209) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information on the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is sequentially performed.

When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the hold ball number command determines that the number of special figure hold balls has increased or decreased based on the received hold ball number command, the display screen of the first image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in 7a are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first production hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is set. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. In addition, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed at the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted, or the variable hold display area (not shown) is moved and displayed, and the first effect hold display area is displayed accordingly. 1 The first effect hold 9a displayed in the effect hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry ball (start winning), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S210) after the hold ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power off signal is input (S2601). As described above, the power cutoff signal is output from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b when the power supply monitoring circuit 109b detects that the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a is below a certain voltage value. (See FIG. 5B). If it is determined by S2601 that there is no power cutoff signal input (NO in S2601), this process ends without performing the processes of S2602 and S2603 (process when power is turned off).

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an input of the power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is some, the probability change / time reduction remains. Data (game control information, main control backup information) related to (the number of fluctuations is several, etc.) is stored in the backup area (main control backup area) of the main control RAM (S2602), and the power off flag is turned ON (S2603). ), After that, loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105). The process of S2602 is the backup process (main control backup function) in the main control board 80 (main control unit).

The data stored in the main control backup area, that is, the information to be backed up related to the main control (game control) (that is, the main control backup information) is at least the information indicating the currently set game state (game state). Information), special symbol status value, normal symbol status value, hold storage counter (special symbol hold, normal symbol hold) value, probability variation flag value, probability variation counter value, time saving flag value, time saving counter value, Information indicating the progress of the jackpot game (number of rounds, etc.), remaining fluctuation time of the special symbol, information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, etc. All of these information are information (non-input information) that the player or the like cannot selectively input (set) using the effect button 63 or other operation means (input means). That is, it is game control information (game control information) that is automatically set inside the game machine (game machine side) according to the progress of the game. Since such information cannot be directly selected or input by a player or the like, it can be said that it is highly necessary to back up (retain) such information in the event of an unexpected situation such as a power outage. This is because it is not possible to manually reset the settings after the power is restored. By setting such information as the backup target (main control backup information), even if an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs during the game, the state of the game machine (the state of the game control) can be appropriately restored. It will be possible.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39A to 48. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM (sub-control RAM) of the sub-control board 90.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the input level of the reset signal (see FIG. 5B) becomes high, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 performs the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 39A. Is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the initial setting process described later is performed (S4001). In the initial setting process (S4001), for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting of the sub-control board 90, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller), various flags, status, and counter reset. And so on. Similar to the game control microcomputer 81 described above, the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting process (S4001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting process (S4001), the interrupt is disabled (S4004) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the variable effect that determine the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two.

The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when the fluctuation start command) is transmitted, when the fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined, or the like. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

After finishing the random number seed update process (S4005), the command transmission process is executed next (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command has various effect devices (first image display device 7, second image display device 71, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp) based on the received command. 66, the effect using the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 etc.) is executed.

Following the command transmission process (S4006), the interrupt is permitted (S4007), and then S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of various effect images such as effect patterns displayed on each display screen of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71, lighting control of various lamps, and movable decoration It is possible to control the operation of members, control the sound output from the speaker, and the like.

[Initial setting process]
Next, the initial setting process (S4001) performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39B, in the initial setting process (S4001), interrupts are first disabled (S5001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack area for securing a stack area is performed (S5002). Next, the built-in device setting process for setting various built-in devices such as the interrupt setting process (S5003) for setting the interrupt mode, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), and the PIO (peripheral device interface) is performed (S5004).

Next, in S5005, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (S5005). As described above, the RAM clear switch (erasing operation unit, first operation unit) is provided on the power supply board 109, and the RAM clear switch is pressed at the same time as the power-on operation for turning on the power switch (first operation unit). If it is being operated, it is determined that it is ON. In this embodiment, the determination of S5005 is performed based on whether or not the RAM clear command transmitted from the main control board 80 by the above-mentioned S3013 is received, and when the RAM clear command is received, the RAM clear switch is turned on. If it is not received, it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not ON.

When the RAM clear switch is determined to be OFF by S5005 (NO in S5005), that is, when the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power off flag is ON. Determine if it exists (S5006). As a result, when it is determined that the power off flag is ON (YES in S5006), the RAM check data is calculated for the backup area (sub-control backup area) of the sub-control RAM (S5007). Similar to the above-mentioned calculation of RAM check data related to the main control backup area (S3007), the RAM check data includes the state of the input port, the value of the power off flag, and the contents of the sub control RAM area protected when the power is turned off. Is added byte by byte, and then all bits are inverted for calculation.

Next, the check data calculated by S5007 is compared with the saved check data of the RAM saved in the RAM when the power is turned off, and it is determined whether or not the check data is normal (S5008). As a result, if it is determined that the check data is normal (YES in S5008), that is, if it is determined that the RAM check data calculated in S5007 and the check data saved when the power is turned off match, the secondary power is turned off. Since the backup data (secondary control backup information) saved (stored) in the control backup area is normal, the area other than the RAM area (backup area, etc.) used when performing the power recovery process is initialized to power the power supply. Restore (restore) the effect state (effect pattern, background image, effect hold image, effect hold information, mode status, etc.) at the time of interruption (S5009). Then, the power off flag is turned off (S5010), and this process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is ON in the above-mentioned S5005 (YES in the S5005), that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed, or when the power is turned off in the above-mentioned S5006. If it is determined that the flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S5006), or if it is determined that the RAM check data is not normal (abnormal) in S5008 described above (NO in S5008), the sub The entire area (including the backup area) of the control RAM is initialized to erase the stored contents (S5011), and the RAM clear notification process is performed (S5012) to end this process.

In the RAM clear notification process (S5012), RAM clear notification is performed to notify the outside that the initialization (RAM clear) of the RAM (storage means) has been performed. In this embodiment, a sound effect and a message sound (also referred to as “RAM clear notification sound”) indicating that the RAM has been cleared are output from the speaker 67, and a message image (“RAM clear notification image”” indicating that fact is output. (Also referred to as) is displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) to perform RAM clear notification. When executing the RAM clear notification sound, an audio signal based on the acoustic data of the RAM clear notification sound is output to the audio control board 106, and a command instructing the display of the RAM clear notification image is transmitted to the image control board 100. To do. The mode of the RAM clear notification is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, lamps (illuminations) such as a board lamp and a frame lamp can be used.

Further, in the RAM clear notification process (S5012), the RAM clear notification is executed (started), a notification timer for measuring the execution time of the RAM clear notification is set, and the operation of the timer is started to notify the RAM clear notification. Turn on the RAM clear notification flag that indicates that it is being executed. In this embodiment, the RAM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the notification time is measured by the notification timer. When the time (notification time) measured by the notification timer reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of the RAM clear notification, the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the RAM clear notification and turns off the RAM clear notification flag. To. In addition, the operation of the notification timer is terminated and the timer is cleared to zero.

Further, in the RAM clear notification process (S5012), when executing the RAM clear notification, a predetermined explanatory image 1002 showing that the operating conditions (effect conditions) related to the predetermined production parts (effect unit) can be set. Is displayed on the display screen 7a together with the RAM clear notification image 1001 (see FIG. 50). The display (explanatory display) of the explanatory image 1002 is performed by transmitting a command instructing the display to the image control board 100.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the operating conditions of the production parts (effect unit) included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set by the manager or the like of the game hall or the player. Then, the RAM clear is executed when the RAM clear switch is pressed (ON) when the power is turned on, and the RAM clear switch is provided on the power supply board 109 and can be operated from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is said that. For this reason, the operating conditions that can be set by the game hall administrator, etc. are configured so that they can be set when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear switch is pressed when the power is turned on). In order to enable the setting, it is necessary to operate the effect button 63 in a predetermined operation mode during the RAM clear notification. That is, when the effect button 63 is operated in a predetermined operation mode within a predetermined period (until the RAM clear notification ends) after it is determined that the RAM clear switch is ON, a predetermined effect component (effect unit). ) Is configured to be configurable. The explanatory image 1002 is an image showing the operation mode and the operation condition can be set by operating the effect button 63 according to the operation mode. Through the display (explanatory display) of the explanatory image 1002, the administrator or the like can recognize that the operating conditions related to the predetermined effect component (effect unit) can be set. The display of the explanatory image 1002 (explanatory display) and the setting of operating conditions (condition setting means) related to the effect component (effect unit) will be described later.

In this way, in the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) as well as in the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), when the power switch is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch, The RAM area including the backup area is initialized and the stored contents are erased (S5011). On the other hand, when the power switch is turned on without pressing the RAM clear switch, when the power supply is started (restarted) by the processing of S5009, the effect when the power is turned off is based on the sub-control backup information. It is possible to restore the state (control state of the effect control microcomputer 91).

The processing of the S5005 by the effect control microcomputer 91 functions as a first operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation (pressing operation) by the RAM clear switch (first operation unit), and the processing of the S5011 is It functions as an erasing means for erasing the stored contents of the sub-control RAM (storage means), and the processing of the S5012 is performed on each RAM (storage means) of the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110. It functions as a notification means (initialization notification means) for notifying that the stored contents have been erased. Further, in the processing of S5012, the display (explanatory display) of the explanatory image showing the operation mode (predetermined operation) of the effect button 63 (second operation unit) is displayed during the RAM clear notification period (the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch is detected. It also functions as an explanatory display means to be executed within a predetermined period of time.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the input has been made to the unit (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d and the operation lever detection switch described later. Perform input processing (S4201).

Next, in S4202, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). In the lamp data output processing (S4202), lamps such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are turned on and off in a predetermined light emitting mode mainly according to the execution of various effects such as fluctuation effect and advance notice effect. In this case, the lamp data corresponding to the light emitting mode is output.

Next, in S4203, a drive data output process for outputting the drive data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4203). In the drive data output process (S4203), the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 are driven (operated) in a predetermined drive mode (operation mode) mainly by executing various effects such as a variable effect and a notice effect. ), The drive data corresponding to the drive mode is output.

Next, in S4204, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204), and this process is completed.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), the receive command analysis process (S4302), the effect condition setting process (S4303), the RTC effect-related process (S4304), and the RTC effect stop selection process (S4305), which will be described later, are performed. I do. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4306) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4307). After that, lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) can be created, and drive data (data for controlling the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14) can be created. Other processing such as updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4308).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. .. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random operation for determining the jackpot type (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) is set according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later.

The effect hold information stored in the effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the one corresponding to the special figure hold as the special figure hold is exhausted. That is, the special figure 1 effect hold information stored in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the first effect hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 hold as the special figure 1 hold is exhausted. Similarly, the special figure 2 effect hold information stored in the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the second effect hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 hold as the special figure 2 hold is exhausted. .. At this time, if other effect hold information is stored in the effect hold information storage area even after the effect hold information is deleted, the storage location of the other effect hold information is shifted to the lower side by one. As described above, the storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub-control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the second special figure reservation storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also the “acquisition information storage means”. Further, the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area and the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area are also referred to as "first pre-determination information storage means" and "second pre-determination information storage means", respectively, and are generally "pre-determination". Also called "information storage means".

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4406 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing.

In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the variation effect end processing is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 stops and displays the variable display effect symbol 8, and the variable effect (effect symbol) is displayed. Game production) is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, the S4408 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and in this embodiment, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot), The round start command sent at the start of the round, the round end command sent at the end of the round, and the ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game are applicable. The S4408 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has been received (YES in S4408), the jackpot game-related production process (S4409) is performed, and the process shifts to the S4412 process. However, if it is not received (NO in S4408), the process shifts to the processing of S4412 without performing the jackpot game-related production processing (S4409).

In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. , If it is a round start command, set a round effect command that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on the command in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, it is a big hit specified based on the command. Set the ending effect command that specifies the ending effect according to the type in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to these set jackpots are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately responds to the progress of the jackpot game based on the received commands. The effects related to the jackpot game, such as the opening effect and the round effect, are executed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4412, when it is determined whether or not the first V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and when it is determined that the first V passing command has been received (YES in S4412). ), Set the V passage notification command in the sub output buffer (4413), and shift to the processing of S4414. The 1st V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits. .. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. , Characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4412 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to the process of S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET" can be displayed. The passage of V may be notified by displaying characters, etc.). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state. Further, the V passage may be notified by displaying characters such as "V pass!" On the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71.

Subsequently, in S4414, it is determined whether or not the second V passage command (set by S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and when it is determined that the second V passage command has not been received (NO in S4414). , It shifts to the processing of S4415 and determines whether or not the third V passage command is received (S4415). Then, when it is determined that the second V pass command has been received by S4414 (YES in S4414) and when it is determined that the third V pass command has been received in S4415 (YES in S4415), the V pass non-notification command is subordinated. Set it in the output buffer (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 3rd V passage command has not been received in S4415 (NO in S4415), that is, when neither the 2nd V passage command nor the 3V passage command has been received, the V passage non-notification command has been received. Move to the processing of S4417 without setting.

Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R fourth jackpot. The third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-pass non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays "V-pass!" Or the like on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. A screen is displayed in which there is no display of characters indicating that the V has passed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of V passage). In other words, the V-passing non-notification mode is adopted. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R 4th big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

The command to be set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (S208) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4302) does not execute the above-mentioned S4414 to S4416. Even with this configuration, it is possible to notify the player only when V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth jackpots. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for V-passage notification is not executed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of the image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in this embodiment.

Finally, the processing of S4417 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, etc.) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4417).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, the effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as the variation effect determination random number, the advance notice effect determination random number, and the effect symbol determination random number is performed. Do (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect (including the presence or absence of the advance notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the fluctuation start command received by the S4401 described above (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for specifying the current game state, the judgment result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, and the symbol for specifying the hit type. Information and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that these fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can also be used in processing other than the variation production start processing to be executed thereafter.

The S4503 then refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Here, the production mode defines the mode (form, specifications, etc.) of the game production, and if the production mode is different, a part or all of the production modes of the game production such as the advance notice production and the reach production are different. It is said that. Specifically, by making the images displayed on the image display device different depending on the production mode, such as characters, items, and backgrounds appearing in the production design game production (variable production), the production design game production can be made according to the production mode. Can be executed in. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status 1) is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B (mode status 2) is controlled when the low accuracy high base state is controlled. It is executed, and the effect mode C (mode status 3) is executed when it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to C, the player can grasp the current gaming state. Further, the effect mode D (mode status 4) and the effect mode E (mode status 5) are executed when the high accuracy low base state or the low accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, he / she can grasp whether the probability state of the special symbol winning / failing determination is in the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It's difficult to do. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

In this embodiment, the effect mode C is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 1st big hit and the 15R 5th big hit, and the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd big hit and the 15R 6th big hit. , 15R After the end of the big hit game related to the 3rd big hit, the effect mode A is set, and after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, and after the end of the small hit game related to the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit, the effect is produced. Mode D or E.

Next, in the S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an execution pattern (also referred to as “variation effect pattern”) of the variation effect by the image display devices 7, 71, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative members 13, 14 and the like is set. (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as a hit time corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Therefore, in the S4504, the variable effect pattern determination tables are selected from the table. The table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol (the mode of the effect symbol game effect), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. There is. In S4504, one of the plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables is set.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed mainly in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (the effect pattern game effect with reach) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (no reach effect pattern game effect), etc. are determined.

Here, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the symbols having the first and second stop orders) constitute the jackpot mode. The stop display (temporary stop) is made with the symbol to be displayed, and the remaining one (for example, the symbol whose stop order is the last (third)) continues to be displayed in a variable manner, and the remaining one effect symbol completes the jackpot mode. It is an effect that indicates whether or not the pattern is stopped and displayed. After the start of the variable display, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8C, which have the first and second stop orders, constitute the jackpot mode (this implementation). In the example, stopping (temporarily stopping) at the same numbered symbol) is also called "reach establishment".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, and super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the effect with reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is compared with the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed. , It is set so that the possibility of becoming a big hit is high. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production having a higher jackpot reliability (expectation of jackpot) than the normal reach production. The super reach effect (SP reach effect) is performed via the normal reach effect after the reach is established. In addition, the SP reach production includes a development production in which the reach production continues (develops) by pretending to be off during the reach production (also referred to as "development SP reach"), and one that does not include the development production ("development SP reach"). (Also referred to as "normal SP reach") exists, and the development SP reach is set so that the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the normal SP reach.

In this embodiment, the reach effect is mainly set (executed) when a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. That is, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined by the selection of the variation pattern of the special symbol performed by the main control unit 80 (the game control microcomputer 81), and the variation pattern of the special symbol is "the variation pattern with reach". "And" a variation pattern without reach "will exist.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, "development SP reach" and "normal SP reach" are provided as super reach effects (SP reach A to C), and the development SP reach is further framed. The "frame movable development SP reach" in which the movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated), the "board movable development SP reach" in which the board movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated), the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decoration The "developed SP reach with movable frame" in which both members 14 are driven (operated) and the "developed SP reach without movable" in which neither the frame movable decorative member 13 nor the panel movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated). It is provided. The development SP reach with movable frame is considered to have the highest jackpot reliability, and the following, the development SP reach with movable frame, the development SP reach with movable board, and the development SP reach without movement have the lowest jackpot reliability. It is said that.

In this embodiment, in the "frame movable development SP reach" and the "board movable development SP reach", the timing at which the movable decorative member in the initial state is driven (operated) (the start timing of the effect operation) is the SP reach. It is the timing (the start timing of the development production) that the reach production continues (development) by pretending to be off in the production. On the other hand, after the frame movable decorative member 13 (effect movable body 13b) is driven (operated) to enter the operating state, the return operation of driving the effect movable body 13b to the initial position (origin) is the SP reach. It is performed at the end of the variation effect (variation display of the effect pattern) accompanied by. Further, the return operation in which the board movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated) to appear on the front side of the display screen 71a and then the board movable decorative member 14 is driven to return to the initial position (origin) is performed by SP reach. It is performed immediately after proceeding to the development production (after the start of the development production). This is to make it easier to visually recognize the contents of the development effect displayed on the display screen.

Further, in the "developed SP reach with movable frame board", the timing at which the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated) and the timing at which the board movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated) are different. That is, the specifications that the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 do not perform the effect operation (movement from the initial position to the operation position) at the same time, that is, the frame movable effect (frame effect operation) and the board movable. It is a specification that the production (board production operation) is not performed at the same time. This is so that the effect of the operation of each movable decorative member can be fully exerted. Further, it is for preventing damage or failure of the drive source by preventing the load applied to the drive source of the movable decorative member from becoming excessively large. Further, this is to prevent a time when the power consumption (driving power) of various electric parts included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes excessive as much as possible.

In the S4505, a variable effect pattern (reach effect pattern) including the reach effect described above can be selected (set). Further, in the S4505, the lamps (LEDs) such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light (light emission effect) in a light emitting mode according to the variation effect pattern (that is, the selected variation effect pattern) set in the S4505. The lamp data for variable effect is created and stored in the RAM (lamp data output buffer) of the sub-control board 90 as lamp data for 2 ms timer interrupt processing. The stored lamp data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202) at a timing corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern, so that the drive (light emission) control of the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, etc. is adjusted to the progress of the variation effect. Is done.

Further, in the S4505, when the variable effect pattern set in the S4505 is a pattern including the drive (operation) of the movable decorative member (frame movable decorative member 13, board movable decorative member 14), the variable effect is driven (operated) by the variable effect. Drive data for variable effect of the movable decorative member is created, and this is stored in the RAM (drive data output buffer) of the sub-control board 90 as drive data for 2 ms timer interrupt processing. The stored drive data is output by the drive data output process (S4203) at a timing corresponding to the variation effect pattern, so that the drive (operation) control of the movable decorative member is performed according to the progress of the variation effect.

In this embodiment, the operating conditions (driving conditions) of the production parts (effect unit) included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are configured so that the manager or the like of the game hall or the player can set them. The operation conditions that can be set include conditions related to the effect of the frame movable decorative member 13 (frame movable effect), conditions related to the effect of the lamps of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (light effect), and the effect of the image display device (display effect). ), And the condition related to the effect (sound effect) by the speaker 67, and the condition that the administrator etc. can set (the player cannot set in principle) (also called the "first operation condition"), the player It is classified into settable conditions (also referred to as "second operating conditions"). Therefore, in the S4505, the variation effect pattern is selected (set) according to the set operating conditions.

For example, it is possible to set "presence or absence of operation (drive) of the frame movable decoration member 13" as a condition related to the frame movable effect, and when the condition is set to "no operation", the frame movable decoration is set in S4505. The variation effect pattern of "frame movable development SP reach" and "frame board movable development SP reach" including the operation of the member 13 is not selected (set), and instead, the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 is included. Select (set) a "variable effect pattern without frame movement" with the same level of jackpot reliability. This "frame movable non-moving variable effect pattern" is provided in advance as an alternative effect pattern that can be selected (set) only when "no operation" is set as the operating condition of the frame movable decorative member 13. The "frame movable non-movable variable effect pattern" includes those including the operation of the board movable decorative member 14 and those that do not.

In this embodiment, the lamps, the image display device, and the speaker are similarly configured to operate (drive) according to the set operating conditions. An effect condition setting process (S4303) is provided as a control process related to the setting of the operating conditions of the effect component (effect unit) (condition setting means). The production condition setting process (S4303) will be described later.

Further, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. Production symbol The production symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is doublet with an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 1st and 5th jackpot (that is, the jackpot scheduled to pass V). In the case of 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots (that is, jackpots scheduled to pass through V), they are doublet with even-numbered symbols such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols is selected so that the other effect symbols are different from each other. Further, in the case of the 2R 4th big hit or small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R 4th big hit and at the time of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R 4th big hit or the small hit is obtained only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. The stop display mode (display result of the variable display) of the above-mentioned effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol according to the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination can be appropriately changed.

Next, in S4506, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the advance notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary judgment result (hold pre-reading notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (whether or not to execute) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, the advance notice effect pattern is based on the random number for the advance notice effect determination acquired in S4501, the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the storage content of the effect hold information storage area (effect hold information), and the like. Is determined and set including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable display of effect symbol 8, reach effect, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. Is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variation production start processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the display of the variation effect image (variation effect) and the display of the notice image (notice effect) based on the read image data are executed on the display screen of the image display device. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. The variable effect image is an effect image that constitutes a variable effect such as a variable display of the effect symbol 8 and various reach effects. It can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit) that display the variation effect image and control the execution of the variation effect function as the variation effect execution means.

[Production condition setting process]
In this embodiment, as described above, the operating conditions (effect conditions) of the effect parts (effect unit) can be set by the manager or the like of the game hall or the player. As the first operating condition that can be set by the administrator or the like, conditions related to "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect" are provided.

The "eco mode" is a power saving mode (power saving function) in which the power consumption related to the operation of the production parts is suppressed as compared with the normal state, and ON / OFF can be set for the eco mode. When the eco mode is set to "ON", for example, the demonstration effect waiting for customers is not executed, or the brightness (brightness) of the display screens 7a and 71a of the liquid crystal display device constituting the image display device is higher than usual. The brightness (brightness) of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is made lower than usual, and the output volume of the speaker 67 is made lower than usual. On the other hand, when the eco mode is set to "OFF", the demonstration effect waiting for customers can be executed, the brightness (brightness) of the display screens 7a and 71a is set to the normal setting, and the board lamp 5 The brightness (brightness) of the frame lamp 66 or the frame lamp 66 is set to a normal setting, or the output volume of the speaker 67 is set to a normal setting. That is, the "eco mode" as the first operating condition is an operating condition related to the image display device, the lamps, and the speaker.

The "frame gimmick" is a frame movable effect in which the frame movable decorative member 13 operates, and ON / OFF can be set for the frame gimmick (frame movable effect). When the frame gimmick is set to "ON", an effect pattern including the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 such as the above-mentioned "frame movable development SP reach" and "frame board movable development SP reach" ("frame movable effect pattern"). (Also called) can be selected (set) (frame movable mode), and the effect based on the frame movable effect pattern can be executed. On the other hand, when the frame gimmick is set to "OFF", the frame movable effect pattern is not selected (set) (frame movable mode), and the effect based on the frame movable effect pattern cannot be executed. That is, the "frame gimmick" as the first operating condition is an operating condition related to the frame movable decorative member 13.

The "RTC effect" is a special effect (special effect) executed based on the result of time counting by the RTC 92, and the execution interval (cycle) and non-execution of the RTC effect can be set. The RTC effect (special effect) is executed (started) every time the RTC92 measures a predetermined time, and in this embodiment, the execution intervals (cycles) are set to "60 minutes", "120 minutes", and "120 minutes". It is possible to set it to any of "180 minutes". The execution interval of the RTC effect is not limited to the interval (time) shown in this embodiment, and can be arbitrarily determined. It is also possible to set (OFF setting) not to execute (not generate) the RTC effect. In the "RTC effect", an image dedicated to the RTC effect (also referred to as "RTC effect image" or "special effect image") is mainly displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, and is also dedicated to the RTC effect. (Also referred to as "RTC production sound" or "special production sound") is output from the speaker 67. That is, the "RTC effect" as the first operating condition is an operating condition (special effect condition, first special effect condition) related to the image display device and the speaker.

In addition, as a second operation condition that can be set by the player, conditions related to "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness" are provided. The "volume" is the output volume of the speaker 67, the "screen brightness" is the brightness of the display screens 7a and 71a of the liquid crystal display device constituting the image display device, and the "lamp brightness" is. , The brightness of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66. That is, the "volume" as the second operating condition is the operating condition related to the speaker, the "screen brightness" as the second operating condition is the operating condition related to the image display device, and the "lamp brightness" is the lamps. It is an operating condition related to.

In this embodiment, the first operating condition that can be set by the administrator or the like is set as three conditions related to "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect", and the second operating condition that can be set by the player is set. There are three conditions related to "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness", but the content, type, number, etc. of these conditions are not limited to this embodiment and can be set arbitrarily. Is.

As the processing related to the setting of these first operating conditions and the second operating conditions, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute the effect condition setting process (S4303) by the above-mentioned 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010). ing. As shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, the effect condition setting process (S4303) includes a process related to the setting of the first operating condition (S6001 to S6013) and a process related to the setting of the second operating condition (S6014 to S6026). Is distinguished by.

In the effect condition setting process (S4303), first, as shown in FIG. 46A, it is determined whether or not the first operation condition setting flag is OFF (S6001), and when it is determined that it is not OFF (ON) (S6001). NO), proceed to the processing of S6006 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operating condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear notification flag is ON (S6002).

Here, the first operating condition setting flag is a screen for setting any of the above-mentioned "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect" as the first operating condition on the first image display device. It is a flag indicating that it is being displayed on 7 (display screen 7a), that is, that it is in the setting period of the first operating condition, and is turned ON in S6004 described later. Therefore, if the first operating condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), it means that the setting period of the first operating condition is not in progress. In this case, the processing of S6002 is performed. On the other hand, when the first operating condition setting flag is not OFF (NO in S6001), that is, when the first operating condition setting flag is ON, it means that it is during the setting period of the first operating condition. 1 In order to proceed with the processing related to the setting of the operating conditions, the processing after S6006, which will be described later, is performed.

The RAM clear notification flag is a flag that is turned ON when the RAM clear notification is executed (started) by the above-mentioned RAM clear notification process (S5012), and is turned OFF when the RAM clear notification ends (the RAM clear notification period has elapsed). is there. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Therefore, until the predetermined time elapses, that is, during the execution period of the RAM clear notification. During (during the RAM clear notification period), the RAM clear notification flag is ON.

When it is determined in S6002 that the RAM clear notification flag is not ON (NO in S6002), the process shifts to the processing of S6014 described later without performing the processing after S6003, and it is determined that it is ON. (YES in S6002), it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the first operating condition is detected (S6003). Then, when it is determined that the predetermined operation has not been detected (NO in S6003), the process proceeds to S6014 described later, and when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been detected (YES in S6003), the first operating condition setting flag is set. Turn it on (S6004) and perform display processing on the administrator setting menu screen 1005 (see FIG. 51) (S6005). Specifically, a command instructing the display of the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is set in the sub output buffer (S6005). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100. Based on the read image data, the administrator setting menu screen 1005 shown in FIG. 51 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. In this way, when the predetermined operation by the effect button 63 is detected by the effect button detection switch (second operation detection means) during the RAM clear notification period, the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the first operation is performed. The conditions can be set.

Here, in the present embodiment, a predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the first operating condition (to display the administrator setting menu screen 1005 on the display screen 7a) is performed by moving the second effect button 63b to the right (clockwise). The first effect button 63a is pressed while rotating in the clockwise direction). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50, during the RAM clear notification period, the display screen 7a on which the RAM clear notification image 1001 is displayed is displayed as "a rotation operation of the second effect button 63b in the right direction (clockwise direction)". And "pressing operation of the first effect button 63a", the explanation image 1002 indicating that the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed (the first operation condition can be set) is displayed. Therefore, when the administrator or the like clears the RAM by pressing the RAM clear switch when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the administrator or the like passes through the explanatory image 1002 displayed together with the RAM clear notification image 1001 in accordance with the RAM clear. , It is possible to know the operation mode of the effect button 63 (predetermined operation by the effect button 63) for enabling the setting of the first operation condition.

The predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the first operating condition does not have to be the embodiment shown in this embodiment. For example, the first effect button 63a is repeatedly pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times or more). "Continuous hit operation", "long press operation" that keeps pressing the first effect button 63a for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or more), or "holds down the second effect button 63b toward you for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or more)" It is possible to take various operation modes such as "pulling operation".

Further, the RAM clear notification image 1001 and the explanatory image 1002 are displayed during the RAM clear notification period, and are erased from the display screen 7a when the RAM clear notification period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the RAM clear notification period, the RAM clear notification image 1001 and the explanatory image 1002, as well as the timer image 1003 indicating the remaining time until the end of the RAM clear notification, are displayed on the display screen 7a ( See FIG. 50). The remaining time indicated by the timer image 1003 is based on the time counting by the above-mentioned notification timer that starts the operation when the RAM clear notification is executed (started) by the above-mentioned RAM clear notification process (S5012), and is in a countdown format. Is displayed. As a result, the administrator or the like can know the remaining time until the RAM clear notification is completed, that is, the remaining time until the first operating condition can be set, through the timer image 1003.

Following S6005, processing related to setting conditions related to items selected from the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is performed (S6006 to S6009). As described above, in this embodiment, conditions related to "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect" can be set as the first operating condition. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 51, three items of "eco mode setting", "frame gimmick setting" and "RTC effect setting" are displayed on the administrator setting menu screen 1005. Further, on the administrator setting menu screen 1005, an "end" item for instructing the end (erasure) of the display of the menu screen 1005 and a cursor 1100 for pointing to the selected item are displayed. By default, the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of "Eco mode setting".

Here, in this embodiment, apart from the effect button 63, an operation lever (not shown) for inputting an operation signal to the sub-control board 90 is located around the upper plate of the front frame 51 (for example, the upper left surface of the upper plate 61). ), And the operation lever can be operated to input items related to selection and determination. The operation lever can be tilted in four directions, front, back, left and right. Further, a push-type push button (also referred to as a "lever button") is provided on the top (top surface) of the operation lever. For this reason, it is configured so that setting items and setting contents (operating conditions) can be selected and input by tilting the operation lever, and the determination input can be performed by pressing the lever button. The operation lever (including the lever button) having such a configuration functions as an operation unit (second operation unit) operably provided from the surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 like the effect button 63.

In addition to the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d (see FIG. 5A), the operation lever detection switch (not shown) for detecting the operation of the operation lever is connected to the sub-control board 90. ing. The operation lever detection switch is capable of separately detecting tilting operations in each of the front, rear, left, and right directions, and is also capable of detecting a pressing operation of the lever button (second operation detecting means). ). Therefore, when the operating lever is tilted or the lever button is pressed, the detection signals from the corresponding operating lever detection switches (front detection signal, rear detection signal, left detection signal, right detection signal, push detection signal) ) Is input to the sub-control board 90. The input by the operating lever and the lever button is the same for the setting of the second operating condition described later.

Under such a configuration, if the operation lever is tilted in the front-rear direction while the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is being displayed, the cursor 1100 moves up and down on the screen accordingly. Then, when it is determined that the lever button is pressed and the item selection input is performed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at any of the "eco mode setting", "frame gimmick setting", and "RTC effect setting". (YES in S6006), display processing of the individual setting screen according to the selected item (S6007). Specifically, when the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of "eco-mode setting", the process of displaying the eco-mode setting screen 1006 shown in FIG. 52A on the display screen 7a. When the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of "frame gimmick setting", the process of displaying the frame gimmick setting screen 1007 shown in FIG. 52B on the display screen 7a is performed. When the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of "RTC effect setting", the process of displaying the frame RTC effect setting screen 1008 shown in FIG. 52 (c) on the display screen 7a is performed. Do (S6007).

The display of the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008 by the processing of the S6007 is performed by setting a command instructing the display of the target setting screen in the sub-output buffer, as in the above-mentioned processing of the S6005. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100. Based on the read image data, any one of the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008 shown in FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (c) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7.

On the other hand, when the item selection input is not detected in S6006, that is, when it is determined that the item selection input is not performed (NO in S6006), the process proceeds to S6008 without performing S6007 processing.

Next, in S6008, it is determined whether or not the determination input of the operating condition is performed through the individual setting screen displayed on the display screen 7a by the above-mentioned processing of S6006 and S6007 (S6008), and if it is performed (in S6008). YES), the decision The input operating condition (first operating condition) is memorized (S6009). On the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008, the cursor 1200 indicating the selected operating condition (setting content) is displayed, and the operating condition corresponding to the display position of the cursor 1200 is stored. The movement and determination input of the cursor 1200 are performed by operating the operation lever and the lever button in the same manner as the item selection input on the administrator setting menu screen 1005. Further, the operating conditions stored by the S6009 are stored in a predetermined storage area (first operating condition setting storage area) of the sub-control RAM with the setting contents on the individual setting screen displayed on the display screen 7a as the latest operating conditions. It is done by (preserving).

Specifically, on the eco-mode setting screen 1006 shown in FIG. 52 (a), two conditions (setting contents) of "ON" and "OFF" are displayed so as to be selectable, and the "ON" and "OFF" are displayed. The cursor 1200 is displayed at the position corresponding to any of them. By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "OFF" position. If the operation lever is tilted in the left-right direction while the eco-mode setting screen 1006 is displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left-right direction accordingly. Then, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "eco mode OFF" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "OFF" position (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of storing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the eco mode to "OFF" is performed (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "eco mode ON" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "ON" position (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of storing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the eco mode to "ON" is performed (S6009).

Further, on the frame gimmick setting screen 1007 shown in FIG. 52 (b), two conditions (setting contents) of "ON" and "OFF" are displayed so as to be selectable, and either "ON" or "OFF" is displayed. The cursor 1200 is displayed at the position corresponding to. By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "ON" position. If the operation lever is tilted in the left-right direction while the frame gimmick setting screen 1007 is displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left-right direction accordingly. Then, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "frame gimmick OFF" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "OFF" position (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of storing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the frame gimmick to "OFF" is performed (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "frame gimmick ON" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "ON" position (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of storing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the frame gimmick to "ON" is performed (S6009).

Further, on the RTC effect setting screen 1008 shown in FIG. 52 (c), four conditions (setting contents) of "60 minutes", "120 minutes", "180 minutes", and "OFF" are displayed so as to be selectable. The cursor 1200 is displayed at a position corresponding to any of "60 minutes", "120 minutes", "180 minutes", and "OFF". By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of "60 minutes". If the operation lever is tilted in the left-right direction while the RTC effect setting screen 1008 is being displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left-right direction accordingly. Then, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "60 minutes" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of "60 minutes" (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of memorizing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the execution interval (cycle) of the RTC effect to "60 minutes" (S6009), and the lever while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of "120 minutes". When it is detected that the button is pressed and the decision input of "120 minutes" is performed (YES in S6008), the process of memorizing the operating condition (setting content), that is, the execution interval (cycle) of the RTC effect is set. The process of setting to "120 minutes" was performed (S6009), and the lever button was pressed while the cursor 1200 was displayed at the position of "180 minutes" to confirm that "180 minutes" was input. When it is detected (YES in S6008), a process of storing the operating condition (setting content), that is, a process of setting the execution interval (cycle) of the RTC effect to "180 minutes" is performed (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of "RTC effect OFF" is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the "OFF" position (YES in S6008), the operating condition (YES in S6008). The process of storing the setting content), that is, the process of setting the RTC effect to "OFF" is performed (S6009).

On the other hand, if the S6008 does not detect the input for determining the operating conditions (NO in the S6008), the process shifts to the S6010 process without performing the S6009 process. In addition, along with the processing of S6009, the display content of the display screen 7a returns from the individual setting screen to the administrator setting menu screen 1005.

Next, in S6010, it is determined whether or not the end instruction input of the setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting) has been performed (S6010). This end instruction input is performed by pressing the lever button while the cursor 1100 on the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed at the "end" position. Therefore, in S6010, it is determined whether or not the cursor 1100 is being displayed at the "end" position and the detection signal of the lever button is input. As a result, when it is determined that the end instruction input has not been performed (NO in S6010), the process shifts to the processing of S6014 without performing the processing of S6012 and S6013, and it is determined that the end instruction input has been performed (in S6010). YES), turn off the first operating condition setting flag (S6012), and delete the administrator setting menu screen 1005 (S6013).

The above processes from S6001 to S6013 are processes related to the setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting) by the administrator or the like. The administrator or the like presses (turns on) the RAM clear switch when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and performs a predetermined operation with the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the operation, so that the gaming machine is provided. Along with the initialization of the RAM (storage means), it is possible to set the operating conditions of the effect parts (in this example, "eco mode setting", "frame gimmick setting", "RTC effect setting"). Then, when the administrator setting is performed, the corresponding effect component (effect unit) operates according to the setting content, that is, the first operation condition in the subsequent game.

Next, the process related to the setting of the second operating condition by the player will be described. As shown in FIG. 46B, in S6014, when it is determined whether or not the second operating condition setting flag is OFF (S6014) and it is determined that it is not OFF (ON) (NO in S6014), S6019 described later Proceed to processing. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the setting permission flag is ON (S6015).

Here, the second operating condition setting flag is a first image display of a screen for setting any one of "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness" as the above-mentioned second operating condition. It is a flag indicating that it is being displayed on the device 7 (display screen 7a), that is, during the setting period of the second operating condition, and is turned ON in S6017 described later. Therefore, if the second operating condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6014), it means that the setting period of the second operating condition is not in progress. In this case, the processing of S6015 is performed. On the other hand, if the second operating condition setting flag is not OFF (NO in S6014), that is, if the second operating condition setting flag is ON, it means that the second operating condition is being set. 2 In order to proceed with the processing related to the setting of the operating conditions, the processing after S6019, which will be described later, is performed.

Further, the setting permission flag is a flag indicating that the second operating condition can be set, and ON / OFF is set by the effect control microcomputer 91. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, that is, the above-mentioned initial setting processing (S101, S4001) is completed and the game is possible, and the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) is used. When the image display related to the variation effect or the advance notice effect is not performed, the setting permission flag is turned ON and the second operation condition can be set. The time when the setting permission flag is ON (the time when the second operating condition can be set) is also referred to as "setting permission period" or "setting permission state". On the other hand, when the image display (effect display) related to the fluctuation effect or the advance notice effect is being performed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a), the setting permission flag is turned off and the second operation condition cannot be set. Become. This is because, as will be described later, the second operating condition is set through the effect setting screen 1010 (see FIG. 53) displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71. Further, the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 is configured to display the effect setting screen 1010 on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. This is because it is possible to set the second operating condition even when (effect display) is being performed.

When the image display related to the variation effect or the advance notice effect is not performed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a), the model name, specifications, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed on the display screen 71a. Model information and a predetermined background image are displayed.

The time when the second operating condition can be set, that is, the time when the setting permission flag is turned on is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the standby state, that is, the image. Even if the setting permission flag is turned ON when the standby screen (demo screen) is displayed on the display device 7 (display screen 7a) (during the execution of the demo effect), the second operating condition can be set. Good.

When it is determined in S6015 that the setting permission flag is not ON (NO in S6015), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S6016, and it is determined that it is ON (YES in S6015). , It is determined whether or not a predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the second operating condition is detected (S6016). Then, when it is determined that the predetermined operation has not been detected (NO in S6016), this process is completed without performing the processing after S6017, and when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been detected (YES in S6016), the second operation. The condition setting flag is turned ON (S6017), and the display processing of the effect setting screen 1010 (see FIG. 53) is performed (S6018). Specifically, a command instructing the display of the effect setting screen 1010 is set in the sub output buffer (S6018). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100. Based on the read image data, the effect setting screen 1010 shown in FIG. 53 is displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71. In this way, when a predetermined operation is detected during the setting permission period, the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a, and the second operating condition can be set.

Here, in the present embodiment, a predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the second operating condition (to display the effect setting screen 1010 on the display screen 71a) is performed by pressing the lever button provided on the above-mentioned operation lever. It is an operation. That is, when the detection signal of the lever button is input to the sub-control board 90 during the setting permission period, the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a. During the setting permission period, an explanatory image (explanatory display) such as a message indicating that the second operating condition can be set by pressing the lever button is displayed toward the edge of the display screen 71a (for example, the lower right of the screen). (Not shown). Therefore, the player can know the operation (lever button pressing operation) for enabling the setting of the second operating condition through the explanatory image (explanatory display).

The predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the second operating condition does not have to be the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, the operation lever may be tilted in any direction of front, back, left, or right, or an effect button may be used. It is possible to adopt various operation modes such as pressing the first effect button 63a when the effect is not performed.

Following S6018, processing related to the setting of the second operating condition through the effect setting screen 1010 is performed (S6019 to S6024). As described above, in this embodiment, conditions related to "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness" can be set as the second operating condition. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 53, three items of "volume", "screen brightness" and "lamp brightness" are displayed side by side on the effect setting screen 1010, and each item is displayed. Each setting content (operating condition) is displayed on the right side. As for the setting contents of each item, "volume" is set to the level of high and low, "screen brightness" and "lamp brightness" are set to the level of light and dark, and the lowest level "level 1" to the highest level "level 5" respectively. It is possible to set (select) in 5 stages up to. That is, the settable range of the second operating condition is "level 1" to "level 5".

"Level 1" is the setting where the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker or 67 is the lowest (minimum volume) in the case of volume, and the brightness of the display screen or illumination is the darkest (minimum) in the case of brightness. Light intensity). On the other hand, "Level 5" is the setting where the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker or 67 is the loudest (maximum volume) in the case of volume, and the brightness of the display screen and the illumination is the brightest in the case of brightness. (Maximum amount of light). Then, in "level 2" to "level 4", the magnitude of the volume and the brightness of the brightness change stepwise between "level 1" and "level 5". In this embodiment, the reference settings (reference setting values) of "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness" are set to "level 5", respectively.

However, if "eco mode" is set to ON by the setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting), the settable range of the second operating condition is "level 1" to "level 3", which is a reference. The setting is "Level 3". In this case, it is impossible to select (set) "level 4" and "level 5" on the effect setting screen 1010. That is, the second operating condition can be set according to the setting content of the first operating condition. The eco mode is a mode that suppresses the power consumption related to the operation of the production parts (effect unit), and by lowering the upper limit of volume and brightness compared to normal, speakers, image display devices, lamps, etc. This is because the power consumption of the

When the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a by the processing of S6018, then, the selection input (item selection input) of the item to be set among the three items displayed on the effect setting screen 1010 is performed. Whether or not it is determined (S6019). The item selection input is performed by tilting the operation lever in the front-rear direction, and the determination of S6019 is performed based on the detection signal (front detection signal or rear detection signal) from the operation lever detection switch. As a result, when it is determined that the item selection input has not been performed (NO in S6019), the process proceeds to S6021 without performing the processing of S6020, and it is determined that the item selection input has been performed (YES in S6019). The item cursor 1400 on the effect setting screen 1010 shown in FIG. 53 is moved in the direction corresponding to the tilting operation of the operation lever, that is, in the upward direction in response to the front detection signal or in the downward direction in response to the rear detection signal. (S6020).

In the S6020, an up-move command instructing the item cursor 1400 to move upward or a down-move command instructing the item cursor to move downward is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set command (upward movement command or downward movement command) is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the items displayed on the effect setting screen 1010. The cursor 1400 is moved one step upward or downward with respect to the current display position.

Next, in S6021, it is determined whether or not the setting change input of the condition (level in this example) has been performed for the selected item (item to be set) (S6021). The setting change input is performed by tilting the operation lever in the left-right direction, and the determination of S6021 is performed based on the detection signal (left detection signal or right detection signal) from the operation lever detection switch. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change input has not been performed (NO in S6021), the process proceeds to S6023 without performing the processing of S6022, and it is determined that the setting change input has been performed (YES in S6021). Of the setting cursors 1500 to 1502 on the effect setting screen 1010, the setting cursor pointing to the setting content (operating condition) corresponding to the item (item to be set) in which the item cursor 1400 is located corresponds to the tilting operation of the operation lever. The process of moving in the direction, that is, to the left according to the left detection signal or to the right according to the right detection signal is performed (S6022).

In S6022, among the setting cursors 1500 to 1502, a left movement command for instructing the movement of the setting cursor to be moved to the left or a right movement command for instructing the movement to the right is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set command (left movement command or right movement command) is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 sets the settings displayed on the effect setting screen 1010. Of the cursors 1500 to 1502, the setting cursor to be moved is moved one step (“-1 level” or “+1 level”) to the left or right with respect to the current display position. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, when the item cursor 1400 is displayed at a position pointing to the item of "volume", the setting cursor to be moved is the setting cursor 1500, so that the volume setting cursor 1500 is set to the current volume setting cursor 1500. Move one step ("-1 level" or "+1 level") to the left or right from the display position.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, when the setting cursor 1500 is displayed at the position of "level 5" and the setting cursor 1500 is set as the movement target from this state (that is, when the volume is set). , Every time a left move command is received, the display position of the setting cursor 1500 moves in the order of "level 4" and "level 3", and even if the left move command is received at the "level 1" position thereafter. , The setting cursor 1500 does not move. On the other hand, when the right movement command is received while the setting cursor 1500 is displayed at the position indicating "level 1", the movement is opposite to that when the setting cursor 1500 receives the right movement command, that is, "level". The setting cursor 1500 does not move even if the right movement command is received at the position of "level 5" after moving in the order of "2" and "level 3". This also applies to the movement display of the setting cursor 1501 and the setting cursor 1502. By operating the operation lever while checking the item cursor 1400 and the setting cursor 1500 to 1502 displayed on the effect setting screen 1010 in this way, the player operates the "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness". It is possible to select (change) the setting contents (level, operating conditions) for each of the "sa".

Next, in S6023, it is determined whether or not the end instruction input of the setting of the second operating condition (effect setting) has been performed (S6023). This end instruction input is performed by pressing the lever button while the item cursor 1400 on the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed at the "end" position. Therefore, in S6023, it is determined whether or not the item cursor 1400 is being displayed at the "end" position and the detection signal of the lever button is input.

As a result, when it is determined that the end instruction input has not been performed (NO in S6023), this process ends without performing the processes of S6024 to S6026. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end instruction input has been performed (YES in S6023), the setting storage process is performed (S6024), then the second operating condition setting flag is turned off (S6025), and the effect setting screen 1010 is erased (S6025). S6026).

In the setting storage process (S6024), a setting value (any of "1" to "5") indicating an operating condition specified based on the setting content of each item displayed on the effect setting screen 1010 is set as a sub-control RAM. It is stored (saved) as the latest operating condition in a predetermined storage area (second operating condition setting storage area) provided in the above, and the operating condition is set (updated). The effect control is performed based on the set contents of the stored (saved) operating condition (second operating condition).

The above processes from S6014 to S6026 are processes related to the setting of the second operating condition (effect setting) by the player. As a result, the player operates the operation lever (including the lever button) during the setting permission period to perform the three conditions of "volume", "screen brightness", and "lamp brightness" through the effect setting screen 1010. The second operating condition) can be arbitrarily set (selected). When the effect setting is performed by the player, the corresponding effect component (effect unit) operates according to the setting content, that is, the second operation condition in the subsequent games.

The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes the above effect condition setting process (S4303) functions as a condition setting means for setting conditions related to the execution of the effect.

[RTC production related processing]
Next, the RTC effect-related processing (S4304) executed by the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RTC92 (timekeeping means) is mounted on the sub-control board 90, and the RTC effect (special effect) can be executed based on the result of the timekeeping by the RTC92. The RTC effect-related process (S4304) is a process related to execution control of the RTC effect (special effect).

As shown in FIG. 47, in the RTC effect-related process (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not the RTC effect execution flag is OFF (S7001). The RTC effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the RTC effect is being executed, in other words, a flag indicating whether or not the RTC effect is being executed. When the RTC effect is not executed (when the RTC effect period is not in progress), the special effect execution flag is turned off, and when the special effect is being executed (when the RTC effect period is in progress), the RTC effect execution flag is set. Is turned on. This RTC effect execution flag is turned on by the processing of S7003 described later with the start of the RTC effect, and is turned off when the RTC effect execution time (RTC effect period) elapses and the RTC effect ends.

When it is determined in S7001 that the RTC effect execution flag is not OFF (ON) (NO in S7001), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S7002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RTC effect execution flag is OFF (YES in S7001), it is determined whether or not the current time measured by the RTC92 is the start time of the RTC effect (S5002). The RTC effect is executed based on the result of time counting by the RTC 92 regardless of the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol (special figure fluctuation pattern), and the time measured by the RTC 92 is a preset time (predetermined time). It starts when the time comes. In the S7002, it is determined whether or not the current time is the time (start time) at which the RTC effect is to be started by referring to the timing status of the RTC 92.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting) described above, the execution interval of the RTC effect is set by the RTC effect setting through the RTC effect setting screen 1008 (see FIG. 52 (c)). The cycle) can be set to any of "60 minutes", "120 minutes", and "180 minutes", and the RTC effect can be set to non-execution (OFF). There is. A predetermined time (start time), which is an execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect, is set (stored) according to the setting content (setting content of the first operation condition) related to the RTC effect. Specifically, between 10:00:00 and 22:00:00, with 10:00:00 as the first start time, every 60 minutes (1 hour) thereafter, 120 minutes (2). The start time arrives every hour) or every 180 minutes (3 hours). Further, when the RTC effect is set to non-execution (OFF), the start time of the RTC effect is not set (non-set). If the first operating condition is not set (administrator setting), the start time of the RTC effect will be 10:00:00 as the first time, and will arrive every 60 minutes thereafter. This is because the default RTC effect setting is "60 minutes".

Therefore, in this embodiment, in principle, the RTC effect is executed (started) every 60 minutes (every hour 00:00) with 10:00:00 as the first time. Then, when the execution interval of the RTC effect is set to "120 minutes" by the RTC effect setting, the RTC effect is executed every 120 minutes, and when the execution interval is set to "180 minutes", the RTC effect is performed every 180 minutes. Is executed. Further, when the non-execution (OFF) of the RTC effect is set, the RTC effect is not executed.

When the S7002 determines that the current time is the start time of the RTC effect (YES in S7002), it determines whether the RTC effect stop flag is OFF (S7003), and when it is OFF (S7003). YES), turn on the RTC effect execution flag (S7004), and set the RTC effect start command that specifies the start (execution) of the RTC effect in the sub output buffer (S7005). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-mentioned command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 images the image data corresponding to the RTC effect pattern specified based on the RTC effect start command. It is read from the ROM of the control board 100, and the RTC effect image (special effect image) based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen of the image display device. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes output control of sound effects (special effect sounds) and lighting control of various lamps in accordance with the image display (display effect) related to the RTC effect.

On the other hand, when the S7002 determines that the current time is not the start time of the RTC effect (NO in the S7002), the present processing is completed without performing the processing after the S7003. If it is determined in S7003 that the RTC effect stop flag is not OFF (ON) (NO in S7003), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S7004. The RTC effect cancel flag is a flag (second special effect condition) that is turned ON when there is an instruction to cancel the execution (start) of the RTC effect, and the RTC effect cancel selection described later is performed. It is turned on in S8007 of processing (S4305).

[RTC production cancellation selection process]
Next, the RTC effect stop selection process (S4305) executed by the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in the RTC effect cancellation selection process (S4305), first, it is determined whether or not the cancellation acceptance period flag is OFF (S8001). In this embodiment, the player decides whether or not to cancel (cancel) the execution (start) of the RTC effect prior to the execution (start) of the RTC effect by the above-mentioned RTC effect-related process (S4304). It is configured to be selectable. The period during which this selection is possible is referred to as a "cancellation acceptance period", and the cancellation acceptance period flag is a flag indicating that the cancellation acceptance period has occurred (during the cancellation acceptance period). The cancellation acceptance period is turned on by the processing of S8003 described later, and turned OFF by the processing of S8009 described later.

When it is determined in S8001 that the cancellation acceptance period flag is not OFF (ON) (NO in S8001), the process proceeds to S8005 described later, and when it is determined that the acceptance period flag is OFF (YES in S8001). Determine whether it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (S8002). In this embodiment, the time measured by the RTC 92 is configured such that a cancellation acceptance period occurs (sets) between before the start time (predetermined time) of the RTC effect and the start time. ing. Specifically, the cancellation acceptance period is 15 seconds from 30 seconds before the start time. Therefore, the S8002 determines whether or not it is 30 seconds before the start of the RTC production, and if so, determines that it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8002), and if not, the cancellation is accepted. Judge that it is not the start timing of the period (NO in S8002).

The start time of the RTC effect conforms to the setting content (first special effect condition) of the "RTC effect setting" in the above-mentioned first operation condition setting (administrator setting). Further, the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period and the length of the cancellation acceptance period are not limited to the time shown in this embodiment, and can be arbitrarily set.

When it is determined by S8002 that it is not the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (NO in S8002), when this process is completed without performing the processing after S8003 and it is determined that it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8002) , Turn on the cancellation acceptance period flag (S8003), and set the selection screen display start command in the sub output buffer (S8004).

When the command set in the S8004 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-mentioned command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the player to select execution or cancellation of the RTC effect (selection image). ) Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the selection screen is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. At this time, when the variable effect or the jackpot game effect is executed on the display screen 7a, the selection screen is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of the effect image being executed.

Here, although the illustration of the selection screen is omitted, the content of the selection screen is, for example, when the RTC production is based on a serial drama as described later, the message "Do you want to watch the drama?" An embodiment is described in which an image is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a, and a “yes” character image and a “no” character image are displayed side by side or vertically below the message image. In this case, it is possible to configure so that "Yes" or "No" can be selected (set) according to the operation of the above-mentioned operation lever (including the lever button). By displaying such a selection screen on the display screen 7a, the player can recognize the occurrence (start) of a period (reception period) in which the execution / non-execution (cancellation) of the RTC effect can be selected. It becomes possible, and by operating the operation lever while the selection screen is displayed, that is, during the cancellation acceptance period, "Yes" (execution of RTC effect) or "No" (non-execution of RTC effect) is selected ( Can be set). Such selection of execution / non-execution of the RTC effect by the player can be said to be the setting of conditions (special effect condition, second special effect condition) related to the execution of the RTC effect.

When the effect being executed at the start of the display of the selection screen is a specific effect having a relatively low appearance rate (selection rate) among a plurality of predetermined effects such as a super reach effect and a development effect. The selection screen may be displayed smaller than usual, as in the so-called "wipe screen". Further, the display unit (selected image display unit) on which the selection screen is displayed may not be provided on the display screen 7a, and may be provided on the display screen 71a whose screen size is smaller than that of the display screen 7a.

Further, in this embodiment, an operation lever is provided separately from the effect button 63, and "Yes" or "No" (execution / non-execution of RTC effect) can be selected by operating the operation lever. However, the first effect button. It may be possible to select by operating either one or both of 63a and the second effect button 63b. Further, the input means provided separately from the effect button 63 does not have to be an operation lever, and may be, for example, a touch panel or a dial type switch.

Next, the S8005 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (S8005). In this embodiment, as described above, the reception period is 15 seconds from 30 seconds before the start of the RTC effect. Therefore, in S8005, it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have passed from the start of the cancellation acceptance period (cancellation acceptance period flag ON), and if it has elapsed, it is determined that it is the end timing (YES in S8005), and the elapse has passed. If not, it is judged that it is not the end timing (NO in S8005). In the determination of S8005, for example, the sub control unit 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) operates a timer for measuring the elapsed time of the cancellation acceptance period when the cancellation acceptance period starts (cancellation acceptance period flag ON). It can be done by referring to the timer.

If S8005 determines that it is not the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (NO in S8005), this processing ends without performing processing after S8006. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8005), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to cancel the RTC production scheduled to start after that (S8006). This determination is made by referring to the selection result on the selection screen described above. That is, when the cancellation acceptance period ends, it is determined whether "Yes" (execution of RTC effect) or "No" (execution of RTC effect) on the selection screen is selected, and "Yes". If is selected, it is determined that there was no instruction to cancel the RTC effect (NO in S8006), and if "No" is selected, it is determined that there was an instruction to cancel the RTC effect (YES in S8006). ..

If it is determined in S8006 that there was no instruction to cancel the RTC effect (NO in S8006), the process proceeds to S8009 described later, and if it is determined that there is an instruction to cancel the RTC effect (YES in S8006), the RTC effect cancel flag is set. Turn it on (S8007) and set the next RTC production information command in the sub output buffer (S8008). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-mentioned command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs image data corresponding to the information related to the RTC effect executed in the next cycle to the image control board. It is read from 100 ROMs and the information is displayed on the display screen 71a (information display unit).

In this way, by displaying the information regarding the next RTC production based on the confirmation of the cancellation (cancellation) of the current RTC production, the player can know that the current RTC production has been canceled. At the same time, you will be able to know about the RTC production that will be possible next. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the game machine by adding the "RTC effect cancel function" and the "next RTC effect information display function" to the game machine having the RTC function. The process of turning on the RTC effect cancel flag (S8007) based on the RTC effect stop instruction functions as a condition setting means for setting the conditions (special effect condition, second special effect condition) related to the execution of the RTC effect. It can be said that.

The RTC effect cancellation flag turned on in S8007 is a flag indicating that the execution of the RTC effect this time is stopped (prohibited), and the RTC effect is executed (started) when the start time of the RTC effect is reached. It is referred to before the operation (before turning on the RTC effect execution flag) (see FIG. 47). Then, when the start time of the RTC effect is reached (YES in S7002), if the RTC effect stop flag is ON (NO in S7003), the execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect is not satisfied. The process related to the start of the RTC effect (RTC effect-related process) is completed without starting the RTC effect (without setting the RTC effect start command). As a result, the RTC effect that was scheduled to be executed this time will not be executed. Although the RTC effect cancellation flag has reached the start time of the RTC effect, it is turned off when the time has passed without starting (execution) the RTC effect.

Next, the cancellation acceptance period flag that was turned ON in S8003 is turned off (S8009), and the selection screen display end command is set in the sub-output buffer (S8010) to end this process. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-mentioned command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the above-mentioned selection screen that has been displayed up to that point. As a result, the player can recognize the end of the cancellation acceptance period.

[RTC production]
Next, the RTC effect (special effect) that can be executed by the above-mentioned special effect-related process (S4301) will be described. The RTC effect is composed of a main effect corresponding to the main effect part and a preceding effect performed prior to the main effect. Further, the RTC effect is mainly executed by using the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) and the speaker 67. However, as will be described later, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be used depending on the game situation (effect situation) when the RTC effect is executed (started).

The ROM (image ROM) of the image control board 100 stores image data corresponding to the main effect (also referred to as "main effect image data") and image data corresponding to the preceding effect (also referred to as "preceding effect image data"). Has been done. Further, the ROM of the sub-control board 90 stores acoustic data corresponding to the main effect (also referred to as "main effect acoustic data") and acoustic data corresponding to the preceding effect (also referred to as "preceding effect acoustic data"). There is. When the execution condition of the RTC effect is satisfied based on the result of time counting by the RTC92, the data is read out, and the effect image related to the preceding effect or the main effect is displayed on the image display device, and the preceding effect or the main effect is displayed. The sound effect (directing sound) related to is output from the speaker. As a result, the RTC effect is executed.

It should be noted that one or both of the main effect image data and the preceding effect image data are referred to as "RTC effect image data" or "special effect image data", and either one or both of the main effect sound data and the preceding effect sound data or Both are also referred to as "RTC production sound data" or "special production sound data". Further, the production image corresponding to the main production is also referred to as a "main production image", and the image corresponding to the preceding production is also referred to as a "preceding production image", and either or both of the main production image and the preceding production image. Is also referred to as "RTC production image" or "special production image". Further, the sound effect corresponding to the main production is also referred to as "main production sound", and the sound effect corresponding to the preceding production is also referred to as "preceding production sound", and either one of the main production sound and the preceding production sound or Both are also referred to as "RTC sound effects" or "special sound effects".

Here, the RTC effect is produced based on the content according to the model equipped with the RTC function, and is suitable for being executed periodically regardless of the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment. .. Examples of the subject (content) of the RTC production include manga, animation, movies, dramas, and musicians. In this embodiment, a plurality of RTC effects (RTC effect patterns) are provided, and each time the start time of the RTC effect arrives, the plurality of RTC effects (RTC effect patterns) are executed one by one. To. Specifically, in this embodiment, 20 types of RTC effect patterns from RTC effect patterns 1 to 20 are provided, and the contents of the main effect are different from each other. For example, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a model based on a serial drama and the RTC production has contents corresponding to the subject, the main production of the RTC production (RTC production 1) based on the RTC production pattern 1 is ". The content of the production is determined such that the main production of the RTC production (RTC production 2) based on the RTC production pattern 2 is "Episode 2". The RTC effect pattern is also referred to as a "special effect pattern".

On the other hand, the content of the preceding effect constituting the RTC effect is common to the RTC effect patterns 1 to 20 (RTC effect 1 to 20). The preceding effect of this embodiment is an effect (countdown effect) that counts down the remaining period until the main effect is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), a numerical image 200 (countdown image) composed of a single digit number representing the remaining time (number of seconds) until the start of the main effect is displayed on the display screen of the first symbol display device 7. The preceding effect (countdown effect) is executed by displaying the number in the substantially center of 7a and counting down the number one by one. In this embodiment, the countdown effect (preceding effect) is executed about 5 seconds before the start of the main effect, and the numbers in the number image 200 are counted down one by one in order from "5". Then, when the number indicated by the number image 200 becomes "0" (zero), the countdown effect ends, and subsequently, the main effect starts on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54 (b)).

In the main production, for example, in the case of the RTC production of a model based on a serial drama as described above, a story corresponding to the RTC production pattern to be executed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) as the main liquid crystal. The drama image (main production image) of (Synopsis) is displayed (see FIG. 54 (b)). Further, while the main production is performed, background music (BGM) such as the theme song of the drama and the insert song is output from the speaker 67.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed (started) when the time measured by the RTC92 becomes a predetermined start time, the countdown effect (preceding effect) is first executed on the display screen 7a of the main liquid crystal. (See FIG. 54 (a)), and following the end of the countdown effect, the main effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the main liquid crystal (see FIG. 54 (b)).

The countdown effect, which is executed as the preceding effect and indicates the remaining period until the start of the main effect, does not have to be based on the numerical image 200 as in this embodiment. For example, the remaining period until the start of the main effect. It may be based on a timer image in which the number of seconds is displayed up to 1/100 second and the countdown is displayed. In addition to the count-down effect, the preceding effect can be, for example, an effect that indicates the start of the main effect by counting up numbers and time (count-up effect), or introduces the contents of the main effect that will be started from now on. Any mode can be used as long as it can be an effect (introduction effect) to be performed and the player can be made aware that the main effect will be started.

In this embodiment, the RTC effects (RTC effects 1 to 20) based on the above RTC effect patterns 1 to 20 are executed in a predetermined cycle in order from the one with the youngest pattern number. That is, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the RTC effect 1 is executed when the first execution condition (time condition) is satisfied after the first operation, and thereafter, the RTC effect 2 and the RTC effect 3 are executed in this order at predetermined time intervals. Will be executed. Then, when the RTC effect 20 is executed, the process returns to the RTC effect 1, and thereafter, the RTC effects 1 to 20 are looped and executed. The effect time (execution time) of the RTC effect is determined according to the RTC effect pattern, and in this embodiment, one effect time is about 5 to 6 minutes. Therefore, the execution period of the RTC effect (also referred to as "RTC effect period" or "special effect period") of about 5 to 6 minutes is generated every predetermined cycle. This makes it possible to attract the interest of the player in the game hall and the player who is playing the game machine 1.

Further, in this embodiment, the latest RTC effect executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the measurement result by the RTC 92, the content (type) of the RTC effect to be executed next, and further, as the above-mentioned first operation condition. Information related to the execution of the RTC effect, such as the setting contents related to the RTC effect (first special effect condition), is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and the information is to be backed up when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off. (Backup data). Therefore, for example, when the business of one day ends and the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off while the RTC effects 1 to 10 are executed, the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on (starts operation) on the next business day. When the first execution condition (time condition) is satisfied, the RTC effect 11 is executed. As a result, it is possible to maintain the execution order of the RTC effect, and it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the execution order is out of order due to the game machine (installation table) installed in the game hall.

The RTC effect does not have to be composed of the preceding effect and the main effect, and may be composed of only the main effect, for example. In addition, the configuration of the RTC production is arbitrary, such as providing a plurality of preceding effects such as performing a further predetermined preceding effect before the preceding effect, providing a plurality of main effects, or performing a predetermined post-effect after the main effect. Is.

[Display control of RTC effect image]
Next, the display control of the RTC effect image (special effect image) constituting the RTC effect (special effect) will be described. As described above, in the RTC effect-related processing (S4304), when the start time of the RTC effect arrives based on the result of time counting by the RTC92 and the execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect is satisfied (YES in S7002). → YES on S7003), the RTC production start command is set in the sub output buffer (S7005). Then, when the RTC effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the RTC effect image data based on the command is read from the image ROM, and the RTC effect image based on the image data is displayed on the display screen of the image display device. To. That is, the display of the RTC effect image (RTC effect) can be executed by the cooperation between the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100). Therefore, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) function as special effect execution means.

Here, the RTC effect is periodically executed based on the result of time counting by the RTC 92, regardless of the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. For this reason, during the execution of the production (game production) that accompanies the progress of the game, such as a variable effect based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment and a big hit game production based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment being a big hit, the RTC The production may start.

For example, the variable effect image (variable display of the effect symbol 8, reach effect display, etc.) constituting the variable effect is mainly displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) (FIG. 3). reference). Further, the RTC effect image (preceding effect image and main effect image) constituting the RTC effect is also configured to be mainly displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) (see FIG. 54). In such a configuration, when the RTC effect is started during the execution of the variation effect, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a on which the variation effect image is displayed. At this time, the variable effect being executed is based on a variable effect pattern including a relatively high hit reliability effect (also referred to as "high reliability effect" or "specific effect") such as SP reach and development effect. If the RTC effect is started while the effect display of the high-reliability effect is being executed on the display screen 7a, the display of the RTC effect image interferes with the effect display of the high-reliability effect. There is a risk of lowering it.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed (started) during the execution of the variation effect, a configuration is adopted in which the display mode of the RTC effect image is different depending on the situation of the variation effect being executed. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 101 (special effect executing means) that controls the display of the variation effect image related to the figure variation effect is the sub-control unit 90 during the execution of the variation effect (during the display of the variation effect image). Upon receiving the RTC effect start command (see S7005) from, the RTC effect image display process (S4600) shown in FIG. 49 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 49, in the RTC effect image display process (S4600), first, the status of the variable effect currently being executed (effect scene), that is, the content of the variable effect image displayed on the display screen 7a is the effect symbol. It is determined whether the content is from the start of the variable display to before the start of SP reach or after the start of SP reach (S9001). The production content after the start of the SP reach is based on the above-mentioned SP reach A to C, the advanced SP reach, and the like, and the production content has a higher jackpot reliability (expectation) than the production content before the start of the SP reach. The production content before the start of SP reach is also referred to as "first production scene", and the production content after the start of SP reach (SP reach production image, development production image, etc.) is also referred to as "second production scene".

Then, when the content of the variable effect image displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is the effect content (first effect scene) before the start of SP reach (YES in S9002), FIG. 54 ( As shown in a) and (b), the RTC effect image (preceding effect image and main effect image) is displayed on the entire display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, and the SP reach is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The variation effect image before the start is displayed in a small size (S9003). In this case, the RTC effect image is displayed larger than the variable effect image. Displaying the RTC effect image on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) in this way is the normal display mode (first display size) of the RTC effect image.

Further, the effect scene of the variation effect displayed on the display screen 7a when the RTC effect is started is the first effect scene, and the variation effect is based on the variation effect pattern including the high reliability effect such as SP reach. When the execution (start) timing of the second production scene arrives during the RTC production period (displaying the RTC production image) after the start of the RTC production, the variable production image of the second production scene is SP reach. Similar to the variable effect image (first effect scene) before the start, it is displayed small at the lower right of the display screen 7a. That is, when the RTC effect image is displayed on the entire display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect, and the variable effect image is displayed small at the lower right of the display screen 7a, the display screen is displayed until the RTC effect is completed. A variable effect is displayed at the lower right of 7a. Similarly, the variable effect from the next time onward is displayed small in the lower right corner of the display screen 7a until the RTC effect is completed. Further, when the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode as a result of the variable effect executed at the lower right of the display screen 7a, the RTC effect also ends in the subsequent jackpot game effect (round effect). Is displayed small at the lower right of the display screen 7a. Then, when the RTC effect is completed, the variable effect, the jackpot game effect, etc., which have been displayed small until then, are displayed in the original size (normal display mode).

On the other hand, when the content of the variable effect image displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is not the above-mentioned first effect scene (NO in S9002), the content is the effect content after the start of SP reach (No. 1). 2 production scene). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b), the RTC effect image (preceding effect image and main effect image) is displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 (S9004). At this time, the variable effect image after the start of the SP reach is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a even after the RTC effect, and is displayed larger than the RTC effect image displayed on the display screen 71a (FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (a)). (B)). Displaying the RTC effect image on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) in this way is a special display mode (second display size) of the RTC effect image.

Further, the effect scene of the variable effect displayed on the display screen 7a when the RTC effect is started is the second effect scene, and during the RTC effect period after the start of the RTC effect (during the display of the RTC effect image), the effect scene is the second effect scene. When the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in an out-of-order manner after the second effect scene, that is, when the result of the variation effect is out of order, the end of the variation effect (or the start of the next variation effect) is triggered. The RTC effect image previously displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) is now displayed on the entire display screen 7a (main liquid crystal), and is no longer displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). That is, the display mode of the RTC effect image is changed from the special display mode (second display size) to the normal display mode (first display size). After that, the variable effect (variable effect image) is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a as in the case where the RTC effect is started in the first effect scene described above (see FIG. 54 (b)). ..

In this embodiment, the production scene of the variable production is divided into the first production scene and the second production scene in which the jackpot reliability (expectation) is higher than this, but further, the third production It may be divided into three or more production scenes such as a scene and a fourth production scene. For example, the production content from the start to the end of the SP reach is set as the second production scene, and the production content after the development production after the SP reach is started is set as the third production scene, or after the SP reach production and the development production. The effect content that can be executed (for example, a re-lottery effect) can be a third effect scene or a fourth effect scene. In this case, if the content of the variable effect image displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is the third effect scene or the fourth effect scene, the RTC effect image is configured to be displayed on the display screen 71a. Can be done. This is because the later the production scene of the variable production, the higher the degree of attention of the player and the degree of expectation for the big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the RTC effect image is displayed in the normal display mode (first display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) (FIG. 54 (a)). And (b)), it may be displayed on both the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) and the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). For example, among the RTC effect images, the preceding effect image (countdown image in this example) may be displayed on the display screen 71a, and the main effect image (drama image in this example) may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, the main effect image may be displayed on both the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a according to the content of the main effect image (RTC effect pattern). As a result, it is possible to increase the display variation of the RTC effect image and obtain an RTC effect rich in visual changes.

[Action and effect of Examples]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, within a predetermined period (in this example, the RAM clear notification period) after the operation by the RAM clear switch (first operation unit) that can be operated from the back surface side of the gaming machine 1 is detected. (Inside), a predetermined operation (in this example, the rotation of the second effect button 63b in the clockwise direction + the first effect button 63a) is performed by the effect button 63 (second operation unit) that can be operated from the front surface side of the game machine 1. When (pressing) is detected, the operating conditions (first operating conditions) related to the "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect" can be set.

Here, in a state where the game machine is installed in the game hall, it is usually impossible for the player to operate the RAM clear switch, and the manager of the game hall or the like can operate the RAM clear switch. .. Therefore, the operation by the RAM clear switch and the predetermined operation by the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the administrator, etc., not by the player, and the "eco mode", which is possible with those operations as an opportunity. The operation conditions related to the "frame gimmick" and the "RTC effect" are also set by the administrator, not the player.

It can be said that the operating conditions related to the "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC production" all have a great influence on the environment of the game hall, such as the number of game machines installed in the game hall, the specifications of the island equipment, and the business style. It is not desirable in terms of hall management that the player can freely change the condition setting that is considered to have a large influence on the environment of the game hall. This is because there is a possibility that the setting is contrary to the intention of the game hall side.

In this regard, according to the present embodiment, triggered by the "operation by the RAM clear switch" that can be normally performed only by the administrator or the like, the operation is performed by the effect button 63 within a predetermined period, and then the "eco mode" is performed. , "Frame gimmick" and "RTC effect" can be set. As a result, it is possible to set operating conditions (first operating conditions) that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately perform settings related to the effect (eco-mode setting, frame gimmick setting, RTC effect setting).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, it is required to operate the RAM clear switch at the time of turning on the power in order to enable the setting of the operating conditions related to the "eco mode", the "frame gimmick" and the "RTC effect". .. A gaming machine provided with control means such as a main control unit and a sub control unit is usually provided with a RAM clear switch. Therefore, the existing RAM clear switch can be used as an operation unit for setting operating conditions related to "eco mode", "frame gimmick", and "RTC effect", and RAM clear (initialization) can be performed. Therefore, it becomes possible to set the operating condition (first operating condition). This makes it possible for the administrator or the like to rationally set the effects.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the conditions (first operation condition) regarding the "eco mode", the "frame gimmick" and the "RTC effect" that can be set by the administrator and the like, and the "first operating condition" that can be set by the player Conditions related to "volume", "screen brightness", "lamp brightness", and "RTC effect cancellation" (second operation condition, second special effect condition) are provided. Of these, the conditions that can be set by the administrator or the like can be set by operating the RAM clear switch when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on and by performing a predetermined operation of the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the operation. On the other hand, regarding the conditions that can be set by the player, after the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) does not display the image related to the fluctuation effect or the advance notice effect, or the RTC. It may be possible to set before the start of the production. For example, the non-execution (OFF) of the RTC effect is not set in the RTC effect setting by the administrator or the like, and the RTC effect OFF execution cycle is set to any of "60 minutes", "120 minutes", and "180 minutes". If so, it is possible to set whether or not to cancel (cancel) the RTC effect within a predetermined period (in this example, 30 seconds to 15 seconds before the start) before the start of execution of the RTC effect. In addition, when the eco mode is set to OFF by the administrator or the like, the volume can be set between "level 1" and "level 5" by the subsequent volume setting by the player. When the eco mode is set to ON by the administrator or the like, the volume can be set between "level 1" and "level 3" by the subsequent volume setting by the player.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the conditions that can be set only by the administrator (first operating condition, the first special effect condition) and the conditions that can be set by the player (second operating condition, It is possible to set it separately from the second special production condition). As a result, not only the conditions (first operating condition, first special effect condition) set by the administrator or the like, but also the conditions (second operating condition, second special effect) by the player according to the setting result (setting contents). It is also possible to set the production conditions), which in turn makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed (started) during the execution of the variation effect, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen according to the situation (effect scene) of the variation effect during the execution. It is supposed to be displayed on 7a (main liquid crystal) or display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). Specifically, when the execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect is satisfied, the effect scene of the variable effect being executed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) is the first effect scene (in this example, before the start of SP reach). In this case, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal), and in the case of the second effect scene (after the start of SP reach in this example), the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). It is supposed to be displayed. When the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a, the display size of the RTC effect image is large (first display size), and when it is displayed on the display screen 71a, the display size of the RTC effect image is small (first display size). 2 display sizes).

Therefore, when the RTC effect is executed (started) when the variable effect is the first effect scene, the RTC effect is made conspicuous and the player's attention is directed to the RTC effect, while the variable effect is the second effect. When the RTC effect is executed (started) at the time of the scene, it is possible to make the RTC effect less noticeable and direct the player's attention to the second effect scene (variable effect). In this way, by configuring the RTC effect to be executed in a manner that matches the effect scene of the variable effect being executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

Further, when the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) from the beginning of the RTC effect, the variable effect image previously displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed small, and the RTC effect image is changed to the variable effect image. It will be displayed preferentially in a more prominent manner. As a result, it is possible to direct the player's attention to the RTC production and give the player the interest of the RTC production. On the other hand, when the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) from the beginning of the RTC effect, the variable effect image of the high reliability effect (second effect screen) is displayed large on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal). Therefore, it will be displayed preferentially in a more conspicuous manner than the RTC effect image. As a result, even after the start of the RTC production, it is possible to keep the player's attention on the variable production (high reliability production, second production scene) so as not to spoil the interest of the variable production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a first image display device 7 having a relatively large screen size and a second image display device 71 having a relatively small screen size. Then, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively large size (first display size) when the RTC effect is executed, the RTC effect image is displayed on the first image display device 7. On the other hand, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively small size (second display size) when the RTC effect is executed, the RTC effect image is displayed on the second image display device 71. Therefore, the RTC effect can be executed by using an image display device having a screen size commensurate with the display size of the RTC effect image. As a result, the RTC effect can be appropriately performed according to the situation.

Although one embodiment has been described above as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. It is possible to extend to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) having a relatively small screen size is provided above the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) having a relatively large screen size. However, a second image display device (sub liquid crystal) may be provided below, to the left, or to the right of the first image display device (main liquid crystal). In this case, not only the configuration including one main liquid crystal and one sub liquid crystal is provided as in the above-described embodiment, but also the configuration including one main liquid crystal and two or more (for example, two) sub liquid crystals (for example). (See FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b)), or a configuration (not shown) including two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals and one sub liquid crystal, or two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals. It is possible to have a configuration (not shown) including a liquid crystal and two or more (for example, two) sub liquid crystals. The present invention can be applied even in a configuration including these a plurality of image display devices (display screens), and the same effects as those in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image display device (first image display device 7, second image display device 71) provided integrally with the game board 2 is provided, but the image display device on the game board side is provided. In addition, an image display device (sub liquid crystal) on the frame side provided on the front frame or the like may be provided. As described above, the present invention can be applied even in a configuration including an image display device (sub liquid crystal) on the frame side, and the same effects as those in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively large size (first display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the RTC effect is displayed. When the image is displayed in a relatively small size (second display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a). It is also possible to switch with one image display device. For example, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively large size, the RTC effect image is displayed on the entire display screen of the first image display device 7, and the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively small size. The RTC effect image may be partially displayed (so-called “wipe display”) in a part of the display screen of the first image display device 7. This also makes it possible to obtain the same effects as those in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation for enabling the administrator or the like to set the operating condition (first operating condition) is the operation of the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on and the effect button within a predetermined period from the operation. Although the predetermined operation of 63 was performed, the operation of the RAM clear switch from the back surface side of the game machine can be replaced with another operation. For example, since the power switch is provided as an operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine, the administrator or the like can perform the ON operation of the power switch and the predetermined operation of the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the ON operation. It can be configured so that the operating conditions can be set by. In this case, regardless of whether the RAM clear is executed or not, each time the power is turned on (every time the power switch is turned on), the effect button 63 can be operated so that the administrator or the like can set the operating conditions (administrator). Display of the setting menu screen) becomes possible. In addition, a dedicated operation unit (second operation unit) for performing operations to enable the administrator or the like to set the operation conditions (first operation condition) is provided on the back surface side (for example, the sub control board) of the game machine. It is also possible to configure the operation conditions to be set by the administrator or the like by the operation by the operation unit and the predetermined operation of the effect button within a predetermined period from the operation. These configurations also make it possible to appropriately set the effects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is assumed to be two types of "2R" and "15R", but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and there are three types of rounds. The above may be applied, or only one type may be used. Further, the opening patterns of the first winning opening 30 and the second winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round are various. It is possible to take the aspect of.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the possibility of passing through V becomes high (easy) and low (substantially impossible) depending on the length of the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round. The case (which is possible) was set. That is, when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 35, and the second big winning opening 35 becomes If at least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39, while the opening time of the second major winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second major winning is achieved. It is difficult (substantially impossible) for the game ball to enter the mouth 35, so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead of this, a movable piece that opens and closes a specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (counted value by the number of entered balls counting means). , The possibility of passing through V may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the movable piece is operated based on the first predetermined number (for example, the first) of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may pass through V. When the movable piece is operated based on the second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to the specified number) of balls, the movable piece of the movable piece is set to be low (substantially impossible). The operation mode is a mode in which the possibility of passing through V is high. Then, in the V round, a jackpot in which the movable piece operates only in a mode in which the movable piece is unlikely to pass through V, that is, a jackpot in which the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second prize opening 35. "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is defined as a jackpot that may operate in a mode with a low possibility of passing through V or in a mode with a high possibility of passing through V, that is, the first predetermined to the second winning opening 35. The jackpot in which the movable piece operates based on the number of hits and the second predetermined number of hits may be defined as the "V-passing scheduled jackpot". With such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated (whether or not a high probability state is generated) based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific region, as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player is given a game privilege that a high probability state is generated based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during the special game). Although the above is illustrated, the privilege referred to in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, it gives some benefit to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is high, and a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (type) of the benefit does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (so-called “V probability machine”) having a specific area 39 as a probability variation operation port is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area is included in the large winning opening. In a gaming machine (so-called "symbol probability change machine") of a type that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of a special symbol winning / failing determination (type of jackpot symbol displayed stopped) without having 39. However, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function. In addition, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 or type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process (so-called special figure 2) in which the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is preferentially digested over the first special symbol hold (variation display of the first special symbol) is performed. (Priority change) has been adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority change) may be used in which the first special figure hold is preferentially digested over the second special figure hold. Alternatively, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be the control process of the control process (so-called ball entry order (memory order) fluctuation). Further, instead of the special figure 2 priority variation in the above-described embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol hold and digestion of the second special symbol hold) are displayed. Control processing (so-called special figures 1 and 2 simultaneous fluctuation) executed in parallel may be adopted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by inactivating / operating the probability fluctuation function, but the type (number) of the jackpot probability Is not limited to this, and for example, three or more kinds of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). May be good. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the game machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, a game machine is provided with a display such as a liquid crystal display, a movable accessory (gimmick), an illumination, and a production device (effect unit) such as a speaker, and various effects are executed according to the progress of the game. .. It is known that this type of gaming machine is configured so that the player can make various settings related to the production such as the volume of the production sound (speaker), the brightness of the illumination, and the brightness of the display (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-279019 (see). A gaming machine having such a configuration has an advantage that the effect can be executed with settings according to the player's preference.

However, if the player is allowed to freely set the effect, the setting may be contrary to the intention of the game hall side. In this case, the game hall side needs to redo the settings related to the production in order to obtain the desired setting contents, and the work is complicated.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of appropriately setting the effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium.
A first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine,
A first operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit,
A second operation unit that can be operated from the front side of the game machine,
A second operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit,
With a production unit that can perform a predetermined production,
A condition setting means capable of setting the operating conditions of the effect unit is provided.
The effect unit can execute the effect operation based on the setting contents by the condition setting means.
When the second operation detection means detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit is detected by the first operation detection means, the operation condition of the effect unit is set. It is characterized by being possible.

According to such a game machine, a predetermined operation by the second operation unit that can be operated from the front side of the game machine within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine is detected. When is detected, it is possible to set the operating conditions of the effect unit. Here, in a state where the game machine is installed in the game hall, it is usually impossible for the player to operate the first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine, and the first operation unit is operated. What can be done is a clerk or manager of the game hall (hereinafter referred to as "manager, etc."). Therefore, the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the administrator, etc., not by the player, and the production unit can be triggered by those operations. The operating conditions are also set by the administrator, not the player. As a result, it is possible to set the operating conditions of the effect unit that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately set the effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
It is characterized by providing an explanatory display means capable of displaying an explanatory display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period.

According to such a game machine, it is possible to execute an explanatory display indicating a predetermined operation of the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit is detected. Therefore, it is possible to disclose the predetermined operation method (operation mode) of the second operation unit so that the administrator or the like can recognize the existence of the operation condition setting function of the effect unit. This makes it possible to make the game machine user-friendly.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above.
A game control means that can control the progress of the game,
A storage means capable of storing information related to control processing by the game control means, and a storage means.
An erasing means capable of erasing the stored contents of the storage means is provided.
The first operation unit is an erasing operation unit operated to execute erasing of the stored contents by the erasing means.

According to such a game machine, the erasing operation unit operated for erasing the stored contents of the storage means capable of storing the information related to the control process by the game control means is referred to as the first operation unit. A game machine provided with a game control means is usually provided with an erasing operation unit. Therefore, the existing erasing operation unit can be used as the first operation unit, and the operating conditions of the effect unit can be set along with the erasing (initialization) of the stored contents of the storage means. This makes it possible for the administrator or the like to rationally set the operating conditions of the production unit.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above.
The operating conditions of the effect unit include a first operating condition and a second operating condition.
The first operating condition can be set when the second operation detecting means detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period.
The second operating condition is characterized in that it may be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the setting content of the first operating condition.

According to such a game machine, a first operating condition and a second operating condition are provided as operating conditions of the effect unit. Of the two operating conditions, the first operating condition can be set based on the operation by the first operating unit and the predetermined operation by the second operating unit within a predetermined period from the operation. That is, the first operating condition is an operating condition that can be set through the operation of the first operation unit and the predetermined operation of the second operation unit by the administrator or the like. On the other hand, the second operating condition may be set at a predetermined time after the setting according to the setting content (setting result) of the first operating condition by the administrator or the like, and the setting of the second operating condition is performed. Is not limited to administrators. That is, the second operating condition is an operating condition that can be set by the player. Therefore, it is possible to separately provide the operating conditions of the effecting unit that can be set only by the administrator and the like and the operating conditions of the effecting unit that can be set by the player. As a result, it is possible for the player to set the operating conditions of the production unit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 1, it is possible to appropriately set the effect.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined gaming profit is given to a player based on a specific result of a winning / failing determination performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In general, this type of gaming machine can perform a variation effect including a variation display of identification information based on the result of a hit / fail determination. In addition to this, there is a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect of displaying a special effect image every time a predetermined time is measured by using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-17350). See Gazette). By installing a plurality of game machines having such a function side by side in the island equipment in the game hall, special effects by the plurality of game machines can be executed all at once at a predetermined cycle.

However, when the special effect is executed at predetermined time intervals (at a predetermined cycle), the effect of both effects may not be sufficiently exhibited depending on the execution status of the variable effect when the special effect is executed. On the contrary, there is a risk that the interest will decline.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to suppress a decline in the interest of a game machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A winning / failing determination executing means capable of executing a winning / failing determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to the player based on the result of the hit / fail determination being a specific result, and
A variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect that displays a variation effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and a variation effect execution means.
Timekeeping means that can measure time and
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for displaying a special effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of time counting by the time measuring means is provided.
The effect scenes of the variable effect include at least a first effect scene and a second effect scene in which the expectation of the specific result is higher than that of the first effect scene.
The special effect execution means is
When the special effect is executed during the execution of the variation effect, if the effect scene of the variation effect is the first effect scene, the special effect image is displayed in the first display size, and if the effect scene is the second effect scene. The special effect image is displayed in a second display size smaller than the first display size.

According to such a game machine, when a special effect based on the timed result by the timekeeping means is executed (started) during the variable effect, the effect scene of the variable effect at that time may be the first effect scene. For example, if the special effect image constituting the special effect is displayed in the relatively large first display size, and the effect scene of the variable effect at that time is the second effect scene with high expectation of a specific result, the special effect is performed. The constituent special effect image is displayed in a relatively small second display size. Therefore, when the special effect is executed when the variable effect is the first effect scene, the special effect is made to stand out and the player's attention is directed to the special effect, while the variable effect is the second effect scene. When the special effect is executed, it is possible to make the special effect inconspicuous and direct the player's attention to the second effect scene (variable effect). In this way, by configuring the special effect to be executed in a manner that matches the effect scene of the variable effect being executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
The variable effect executing means is
When the special effect image is displayed in the first display size by executing the special effect, the variable effect image is displayed in a display size smaller than the first display size.

According to such a game machine, when the special effect image is displayed in the first display size by executing the special effect, that is, the effect scene of the variable effect when the special effect is executed (started) is the first effect. In the case of a scene, the variable effect image constituting the variable effect is displayed smaller than the special effect image constituting the special effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the special production stand out more than the variable production. As a result, when the special effect is executed when the variable effect is the first effect scene, the player's interest can be directed to the special effect, and the player can be given the interest of the special effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above.
When the special effect image is displayed in the second display size by executing the special effect, the variable effect image is displayed in a display size larger than the second display size.

According to such a game machine, when the special effect image is displayed in the second display size by executing the special effect, that is, the effect scene of the variable effect when the special effect is executed (started) is the second effect. In the case of a scene, the variable effect image constituting the variable effect is displayed larger than the special effect image constituting the special effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the variable production stand out more than the special production. As a result, when the special effect is executed when the variable effect is the second effect scene, the player's interest is directed to the variable effect (second effect scene), and the player is given the interest of the variable effect. It becomes possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above.
The first display device and
With a second display device
The first display device has a larger screen size than the second display device.
The special effect execution means is
When displaying the special effect image in the first display size, the special effect image is displayed at least on the first display device.
When the special effect image is displayed in the second display size, the special effect image is displayed on the second display device.

According to such a game machine, when the special effect image is displayed in the first display size when the special effect is executed, at least the screen size of the first display device and the second display device is relatively large. A special effect image is displayed on the large first display device. On the other hand, when the special effect image is displayed in the second display size when the special effect is executed, the special effect image is displayed on the second display device having a relatively small screen size among the first display device and the second display device. Is displayed. Therefore, the special effect can be executed by using a display device having a screen size suitable for the display size of the special effect image. This makes it possible to appropriately perform a special effect according to the situation.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 described above.
The variation effect executing means is characterized in that the variation effect image is displayed at least on the first display device.

According to such a game machine, the variation effect image constituting the variation effect is displayed on at least the first display device having a relatively large screen size among the first display device and the second display device. Therefore, the variation effect based on the result of the hit / fail determination is developed centering on the first display device. As a result, it is possible to execute a special effect based on the timing result in a mode corresponding to the situation (effect scene) of the variation effect, mainly based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of a game machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

(Reference Invention 3)
Conventionally, a game machine is provided with a display such as a liquid crystal display, a movable accessory (gimmick), an illumination, and a production device (effect unit) such as a speaker, and various effects are executed according to the progress of the game. .. Some game machines of this type have a function of executing a special effect every time a predetermined time is measured by using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-17350). .. By installing a plurality of game machines having such a function side by side in the island equipment in the game hall, a special effect by the plurality of game machines can be executed all at once at a predetermined cycle.

However, depending on the environment of the game hall where the game machine is installed and the preference of the player, it may not be desirable to execute the special effects all at once at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, it can be said that there is still room for improvement in a game machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of appropriately setting a function for executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals. It is in.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is
A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium.
A first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine,
A first operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit,
A second operation unit that can be operated from the front side of the game machine,
A second operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit,
Timekeeping means that can measure time and
An effect control means capable of executing a special effect based on the result of time measurement by the time measuring means,
A condition setting means capable of setting special effect conditions related to the execution of the special effect is provided.
The effect control means can control the execution of the special effect based on the setting contents by the condition setting means.
When the second operation detection means detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit is detected by the first operation detection means, the special effect condition can be set. It is characterized by becoming.

According to such a game machine, a predetermined operation by the second operation unit that can be operated from the front side of the game machine within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine is detected. When is detected, it is possible to set a condition (special effect condition) related to the execution of the special effect. Here, in a state where the game machine is installed in the game hall, it is usually impossible for the player to operate the first operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the game machine, and the first operation unit is operated. What can be done is a clerk or manager of the game hall (hereinafter referred to as "manager, etc."). For this reason, the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the administrator, etc., not by the player, and the special production condition that is possible with those operations as an opportunity. Is also set by the administrator, etc., not by the player. As a result, it is possible to set special effect conditions that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately set the function of executing the special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
It is characterized by providing an explanatory display means capable of displaying an explanatory display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period.

According to such a game machine, it is possible to execute an explanatory display indicating a predetermined operation of the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit is detected. Therefore, it is possible to disclose the predetermined operation method (operation mode) of the second operation unit so that the administrator or the like can recognize the existence of the setting function of the special effect condition. This makes it possible to make the game machine user-friendly.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or 3-2 described above.
A game control means that can control the progress of the game,
A storage means capable of storing information related to control processing by the game control means, and a storage means.
An erasing means capable of erasing the stored contents of the storage means is provided.
The first operation unit is an erasing operation unit operated to execute erasing of the stored contents by the erasing means.

According to such a game machine, the erasing operation unit operated for erasing the stored contents of the storage means capable of storing the information related to the control process by the game control means is referred to as the first operation unit. A game machine provided with a game control means is usually provided with an erasing operation unit. Therefore, the existing erasing operation unit can be used as the first operation unit, and special effect conditions can be set along with the erasing (initialization) of the stored contents of the storage means. This makes it possible for the administrator or the like to rationally set special production conditions.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above.
The special production conditions include a first special production condition and a second special production condition.
The first special effect condition can be set when the second operation detecting means detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period.
The second special effect condition is characterized in that it may be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the setting content of the first special effect condition.

According to such a game machine, a first special effect condition and a second special effect condition are provided as special effect conditions. Of the two special effect conditions, the first special effect condition can be set based on the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation. That is, the first special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set through the operation of the first operation unit and the predetermined operation of the second operation unit by the administrator or the like. On the other hand, the second special effect condition may be set at a predetermined time after the setting according to the setting content (setting result) of the first special effect condition by the administrator or the like, and the second special effect. Only the administrator can set the conditions. That is, the second special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set by the player. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between the special effect conditions that can be set only by the administrator and the like and the special effect conditions that can be set by the player. This makes it possible to set special production conditions according to each of the administrator and the player.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 3, it is possible to appropriately set the function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 1st image display device, 7a display screen, 7b, effect pattern display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect pattern, 13 frame movable decoration member, 14 board movable decoration Members, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 30 1st big winning opening, 35 2nd big winning opening, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display Instrument (2nd special symbol display unit), 71 2nd image display device, 71a display screen, 80 main control board, 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control Microcomputer (sub-control unit), 92 RTC (timekeeping means), 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit).

Claims (1)

A winning / failing determination executing means capable of executing a winning / failing determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to the player based on the result of the hit / fail determination being a specific result, and
A variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect that displays a variation effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and a variation effect execution means.
Timekeeping means that can measure time and
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect for displaying a special effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of time counting by the time measuring means is provided.
The effect scenes of the variable effect include at least a first effect scene and a second effect scene in which the expectation of the specific result is higher than that of the first effect scene.
The special effect execution means is
When the special effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect, if the display size of the special effect image is different depending on whether the effect scene of the variable effect is the first effect scene or the second effect scene. A game machine characterized by being able to play.

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