JP2011120714A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the lessening of a feeling of satisfaction by the stage effects of an image, music, an effect sound in a special game state. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is started based on the formation of a predetermined condition and the special game is finished when specific conditions based on the game operation of the player are formed, there are included a performance device, which performs game presentation during the special game, and a production control means, which controls the game presentation performed by the performance device, wherein the presentation control means has: a storage means, which memorizes speed information corresponding to a prize speed during the special game; a selection means, which chooses presentation performed by the performance device based on the speed information memorized to the storage means; and an execution means which make the performance device perform the presentation chosen by the selection means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a gaming machine such as a parrot that plays a slot machine game with a pachinko ball instead of a medal, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of sustaining a presentation effect in a special state during the game.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in a gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player such as a winning state. Is called. At the same time, the change display of the pattern is started. When the winning lottery is won, the combination of the specific patterns and the like are finally displayed on the display screen. At the same time, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. With the transition to the special game state, opening and closing of the variable pitching device provided in the game area is started, and a large amount of game balls are paid out.

JP 2008-125519 A

  In such a gaming machine, in a special state such as a big hit, an effect such as a song or video is executed by a display means such as a liquid crystal display.

  For example, according to the “gaming machine” disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine in which music is played during a big hit game, the player's interest is prevented from being reduced due to the interruption of music playing.

  However, for example, depending on the player's operation speed and operation technique, the time for a special state such as a big hit may vary greatly, so that it may end at an unexpected performance location. As described above, when the performance is ended despite the big hit game, there is a problem that the interest of the player is killed. On the other hand, even when the big hit game is over, the player's interest may be killed even when the performance continues.

  The present invention has been developed to solve such problems. In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a decrease in satisfaction due to a production effect by video, music, and sound effects during a special gaming state.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is started based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and the special game ends when a specific condition based on a player's game operation is satisfied. And an effect control means for controlling the game effect executed by the effect device, and the effect control means is a memory for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game. Means, selection means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means, and execution means for causing the effect device to execute an effect selected by the selection device. It is characterized by.

  In addition, the present invention includes lottery means for lottering a gaming state that transitions after the special game before the special game is started. In a gaming machine that transitions to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state, an effect device that executes the game effect during the special game, and an effect control means that controls the game effect executed by the effect device; A storage means for storing speed information corresponding to a winning speed during a special game; and a selection means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on the speed information stored in the storage means. Is a first display effect that displays the transition to the second gaming state before the start of the special game, and does not display the transition to the second gaming state before the start of the special game. And at least a second display effect for displaying a transition to the second gaming state during the gaming state, and the selection means is more than the case where the first speed information is stored in the storage means. When the second speed information corresponding to the case where the game progress is slower than the previous speed information is stored, the second display effect is selected from the first display effect and the second display effect at a high ratio. It is characterized by selecting.

The production control means has a common pre-production and post-production, and selects production contents in the middle.
The effect control means constitutes a long-time special game effect by combining a plurality of types of effects executed in a short time.

The effect control means selects the contents of the effect depending on whether or not a normal game operation is being performed.
Alternatively, the effect control means selects the content of the effect with reference to a winning speed in the special game of the most recent predetermined number of times.

  In the invention with the above configuration, even if the time of the special game state is different, the effect is selected based on the result of the measuring means, so that the effect according to the intention of the developer is easily executed. For example, during the special game state, the production of an image, music, sound effect, or the like is reduced during the process, or when the special game is finished, the production is also easily finished when the division is good. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

In the effect control means, the pre-effect and the post-effect are common, and by selecting the contents of the effect in the middle, the post-effect is always at the end time, so the player is concerned about the change in time during the special game. Hard to be.
In the effect control means, by combining the effects of a plurality of types executed in a short time and configuring the effect of a long-time special game, using the effect experienced in the short-time special game, It is difficult for a player to notice a long time.

In the production control means, the content of the production is selected according to whether or not the normal game operation is being performed, so that even when a special operation such as stopping or taking a break during the special game is performed, it is not during the game. By not measuring, the production time can be calculated without causing an error.
In the effect control means, by selecting the contents of the effect with reference to the winning speed in the special game of the most recent predetermined number of times, for example, for the gaming machine that has been adjusted for the nail, since the data accumulated in the past is not used, it was always newly measured. The production based on the production time becomes possible.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine which shows the state where the front door frame was closed. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine which shows the state where the front door frame was opened. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine which shows the state where the main part frame was opened. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows a design individually. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows a jackpot stop table. (A) is a figure which shows a jackpot type table, (b) is a figure which shows a come-off stop table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation time derivation process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows a display mode change process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol display process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of reach production. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process and effect of this invention. (A) is a list showing the jackpot effect table display processing of the present invention, (b) is a bar graph showing the performance time which is a kind of effect. (A) is a table | surface which shows the other example of the jackpot production | presentation table display process of this invention, (b) is a bar graph which shows the performance time which is a kind of production effect. It is a table | surface which shows the breakdown of production time. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of reach production. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot display process and an effect. It is a jackpot production table A and is a list showing production contents and production times for which the variation is stopped with a probable variation in the case of a big jackpot. It is a jackpot presentation table B, and is a list showing the stoppage of fluctuations with normal symbols and the contents and presentation times of the normal jackpot in the case of a probable jackpot.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a lottery means for lottery based on an operation by a player, and a special gaming state such as “big hit” in which the gaming state is predetermined based on the result of the lottery being a predetermined result. Special game state transition means to be transferred, special game state end means to end the special game state at least according to a predetermined condition related to the player's operation, and in special game state, by video, music or sound effect or a combination thereof There is an effect execution means for executing the effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front door frame 13 opened, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the open state. In FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is left blank for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 as an attachment target, and a main body frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. The opening / closing axis is set so as to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the main body frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. As an alternative to the outer frame 11, an installation frame may be provided in advance on the game hall side, and the main body frame 12 may be assembled to the installation frame when the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. is there.

  A front door frame 13 as a front door is provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 so as to cover the main body frame 12. The front door frame 13 is attached to the main body frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. Like the main body frame 12, the front door frame 13 can be opened forward with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It has become. The front door frame 13 has a substantially circular window portion 14 formed at the center thereof. A game board 15 is detachably attached to the main body frame 12 at a position corresponding to the window portion 14. Only the substantially central portion of the front portion of the game board 15 is visible through the window portion 14 of the front door frame 13. In the present embodiment, the main body frame 12, the front door frame 13, the game board 15 and the like constitute a gaming machine main body.

  The front door frame 13 is provided with a first bulging portion 16 bulging toward the front side below the window portion 14, and an upper plate 17 that opens upward is provided inside the first bulging portion 16. Is provided. The upper plate 17 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the first payout port 18 and guiding them to the downstream side (right side in the present embodiment) while aligning them in a row. In the first bulging portion 16, a ball removal switch 19 is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 17, and a ball lending operation unit 20 is disposed in front of the upper plate 17. The ball removal switch 19 is operated to discharge the game balls stored in the upper plate 17. The ball lending operation unit 20 is provided with a ball lending button 21, a return button 22, and a frequency display unit 23. The ball lending button 21 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and a lending ball is paid out as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. The return button 22 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 23 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In addition, a push type selection switch 24 that can be operated by the player is provided at the center of the front side of the first bulging portion 16. The selection switch 24 incorporates a lamp (not shown) so that the lamp is turned on when the selection operation is valid, and the lamp is turned off when the selection operation is invalid. Yes. When the selection switch 24 is operated under the condition that the lamp is lit, the display mode of the symbol display device 41 described later is changed.

  A second bulging portion 25 bulging toward the front side is provided at a lower position of the front door frame 13, and a lower plate 26 that opens upward is provided inside the second bulging portion 25. Yes. The lower tray 26 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the second payout outlet 27. For example, when the ball release lever 19 is operated, the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are discharged from the second payout opening 27 to the lower plate 26. On the front side of the second bulging portion 25, a ball removal lever 28 is provided for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 26 downward. Further, a game ball launching handle 29 is provided on the right side of the second bulging portion 25 so as to protrude to the near side. The game ball launching handle 29 is connected to a game ball launching device 30 (see FIG. 4) provided on the back side of the main body frame 12, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are released by the player. By rotating the handle 29, the game 29 is fired toward the game area formed on the game board 15.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board.
Next, the structure of the game board 15 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 15 is provided with an inner rail 31 and an outer rail 32 that guide the game balls launched from the game ball launcher 30 to the upper part of the game board 15. The inner rail 31 is formed in a substantially semi-annular shape except for about ½ of the upper right, and the outer rail 32 surrounds the upper open area of the inner rail 31 and is parallel to the left side of the inner rail 31. It is formed in a substantially semi-annular shape. In the present embodiment, an area surrounded by the inner rail 31 and the outer rail 32 in the game board 15 is a game area where game balls can flow down.

  The game board 15 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. On the surface of the game board 15, a general winning port 33, a variable winning device 34, an operating port device 35, a through gate 36, a variable display unit 37, and the like are attached at positions corresponding to the respective openings. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 37 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 15, the operation port device 35 is disposed below the variable display unit 37, and the variable winning device 34 is disposed further below. Further, through gates 36 are arranged on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 37, and a plurality of general winning holes 33 are arranged on both lower sides of the game board 15. The operating port device 35 is provided with an upper operating port 35a and a lower operating port 35b. The lower operating port 35b is further provided with an electric accessory (not shown) that is opened under a predetermined condition. . The electric accessory is composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory is in a closed state, the game ball cannot win the lower operation port 35b, and the game ball is only in the case where the electric accessory is in an open state. Can win a prize in the lower operation opening 35b. When a game ball wins in the general winning port 33, the variable winning device 34, and the operating ports 35a and 35b, it is detected by a detection switch provided on the back side of the game board 15, and the upper plate 17 (in the case) Depending on the situation, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 26). In addition, an out port 38 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 15, so that game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are guided through the out port 38 to a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. The game board 15 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 39 are disposed.

  The variable display unit 37 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that displays symbols in a variable manner with a winning in the operation ports 35a and 35b as a trigger. The variable display unit 37 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. An identification information display unit 43 for displaying predetermined identification information is provided at the upper left part of the center frame 42, and an accessory lamp unit 44 is provided at the upper right part of the center frame 42. A hold lamp 45 corresponding to the identification information display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the lower left portion of the center frame 42. The number of game balls won in the operation ports 35a and 35b is held up to a maximum of 4, and the hold number is displayed when the hold lamp 45 is turned on. An accessory holding lamp 46 corresponding to the accessory lamp portion 44 is provided on the lower right side of the center frame 43. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 36 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the accessory holding lamp 46. Note that the number of game balls won in the operation ports 35a and 35b and the number of times the game balls have passed through the through gate 36 are provided in a part of the symbol display device 41 without providing the holding lamp 45 and the accessory holding lamp 46. Each may be configured to display.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 62 described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, the subsequent game state shifts to a jackpot state as a special game state as a jackpot occurrence. The symbol variation display will be described in detail later.

  The identification information display unit 43 is composed of a 7-segment display, and the display content is controlled by a main controller 71 described later. In the 7-segment display, the variation display of the identification information is performed by using a winning in the operation ports 35a and 35b as a trigger. And when the identification information finally stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display is specific identification information, if the subsequent gaming state shifts to the jackpot state as a jackpot occurrence, and is not specific identification information , Jackpot does not occur and does not shift to the jackpot state.

  The accessory lamp section 44 is provided with red and green two-color light emitting type LEDs on the inside thereof. In the accessory lamp section 44, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order with the passage of the through gate 36 as a trigger. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the through gate 36, lighting of red light and lighting of green light are alternately performed. As a result, red and green are alternately displayed on the accessory lamp unit 44. And when red is stopped and displayed, the electric accessory provided in the lower side operation port 35b is switched to an open state. The electric accessory is kept open until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied.

  The variable winning device 34 is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won in a normal state, and is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball is likely to win when it shifts to a big win state. More specifically, when the variable winning device 34 is in an open state, it becomes easy for a game ball to win a big winning opening of the variable winning device 34. The variable winning device 34 is switched to the closed state when the opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls has won. The jackpot state is continued until the opening / closing of 2 rounds or 15 rounds is performed, with the opening / closing of the variable winning device 34 being one round. Note that the closed state of the variable winning device 34 may be a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win instead of a state in which a game ball cannot win.

  Returning to the description of the front door frame 13, the front door frame 13 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking in a big hit state or at a predetermined reach performance. For example, an illumination part 51 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the upper peripheral edge of the window part 14, and a light emitting means such as an LED is provided at the top of the pachinko machine 10 in the center of the electrical decoration part 51. A built-in central illumination part 52 is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 52 functions as a jackpot lamp, and notifies that it has shifted to the jackpot state by lighting or flashing under the jackpot state. Further, the first bulging portion 16 is also provided with an upper dish illumination portion 53 that similarly includes a light emitting means such as an LED. Furthermore, a pair of left and right speaker cover portions 54 are formed on the front door frame 13 so as to sandwich the electric decoration portion 51, and the output sound of the speaker 55 installed behind the speaker cover portion 54 is output from the speaker cover portion 54. It can be emitted forward through.

FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board. FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine.
Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In order to facilitate understanding, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 15 will be described first.

  A synthetic resin frame cover 61 is provided on the back side of the game board 15 so as to cover the variable display unit 37 and the symbol display device 41, and the rear end of the frame cover 61 (the front side in FIG. 6). ), A display control device 62 is detachably attached so as to overlap the symbol display device 41 in the front-rear direction. In addition, a sub-control device unit 63 is attached to the frame cover 61 so as to cover the display control device 62. The sub control device unit 63 has a mounting base 64 on which the sub control device 65 is mounted. The sub control device 65 controls the display control device 62, the illumination unit 51, and the like based on a command from the main control device 71 described later. The sub control device unit 63 is configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like, and has a configuration in which a support shaft portion is provided in part and can be developed on the back surface of the game board 15. This is a device for enabling easy confirmation of the display control device 62 and the like to be covered by the sub control device unit 63. More specifically, the sub control device unit 63 is provided with a support shaft portion 66 at the right end as viewed from the back of the game board 15, and the sub control device unit 63 rotates around the axis line of the support shaft portion 66. It is possible. Further, the sub control device unit 63 is provided with a fastening portion 67 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) or the like on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion 66. 63 is hold | maintained in the state along the back surface of the game board 15 (frame cover 61).

  A collective board unit 68 is provided on the back side of the game board 15 and below the variable display unit 37. In the collective board unit 68, a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports and game balls that have passed through the out port 38, and for detecting winning of game balls in various winning ports, etc. A winning detection mechanism is provided.

  Briefly describing the winning detection mechanism, the collective board unit 68 is provided with a winning port switch at a position corresponding to the general winning port 33 on the front side of the game board 15 and a count switch at a position corresponding to the variable winning device 34. It has been. The count switch is a switch that counts the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 34. Further, an upper operation port switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the upper operation port 35a is provided at a position corresponding to the upper operation port 35a of the operation port device 35, and at a position corresponding to the lower operation port 35b. A lower operation port switch that detects a winning of a game ball in the lower operation port 35b is provided. Further, a gate switch for detecting the passage of the game ball of the through gate 36 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 36. The prize opening switch, the gate switch, and the count switch are connected to a main controller 71, which will be described later, via a relay board (not shown), and the upper operating port switch and the lower operating port switch are directly connected to the main controller without going through the relay board. It is connected to the control device 71.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main controller 71, and the main controller 71 issues a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) to the payout controller 94 according to the winning situation each time. Sent. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control device 94.

  A main controller unit 69 is attached to the back surface of the collective plate unit 68. The main control device unit 69 has a main control mounting base 70, and a main control device 71 is mounted on the main control mounting base 70. The main control device 71 performs main control related to the game. The main controller unit 69 is configured to be attachable / detachable without using any tools or the like, and has a configuration in which a support shaft portion is provided in part and can be deployed on the back surface of the game board 15. More specifically, the main controller unit 69 is provided with a support shaft 72 at the left end as viewed from the back of the game board 15, and the main controller unit 69 rotates around the axis of the support shaft 72. It is possible. Further, the main controller unit 69 is provided with a fastening portion 73 made of a ny latch or the like on the right end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion 72, and by this fastening portion 73, the main control device unit 69. 69 is held in a state along the back surface of the game board 15 (the collective board unit 68).

  The above-mentioned game board 15 is installed on the main body frame 12 from the back side, and is fixed by a plurality of locking fixtures provided on the main body frame 12 so as not to fall backward. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4 etc., the locking device 75 is provided in the open end side of the main body frame 12, for example. The locking device 75 includes a base frame 76 that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and a long interlocking rod 77 that is assembled so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base frame 76. A cylinder lock 78 is integrated with the lower portion of 76. The locking device 75 is provided on the main body frame 12 so that only the cylinder lock 78 protrudes in front of the main body frame 12 and is exposed to the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. The cylinder lock 78 has a function to cover both the locking and unlocking of the main body frame 12 and the locking and unlocking of the front door frame 13. When the key inserted into the keyhole is turned in one direction, the locking of the main body frame 12 to the outer frame 11 is performed. When the key is released and the key is turned to the other side, the locking of the front door frame 13 with respect to the main body frame 12 is released. The main body frame 12 is provided with a game ball launching device 30 at the lower portion on the locking device 75 side.

  A back set mechanism 81 is attached to the back side of the main body frame 12 so as to cover the main body frame 12. The back set mechanism 81 is configured to be attachable / detachable without using any tools or the like, and has a structure in which a support shaft portion is provided in part and can be developed with respect to the back surface of the main body frame 12. Specifically, the back setting mechanism 81 is provided with a support shaft portion 82 at the right end when viewed from the back of the main body frame 12, and the back setting mechanism 81 can be rotated around the axis line of the support shaft portion 82. It has become. Further, the back set mechanism 81 is provided with a fastening portion 83 made of a ny latch or the like on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion 82, and the main body frame 12 rotates at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. An engagement portion of a type is provided, and the back setting mechanism 81 is held in a state along the back surface of the main body frame 12 by the fastening portion 83 and the engagement portion.

  The back set mechanism 81 is made of a transparent resin material so as to cover the back side of the game board 16, more specifically, to cover the sub control unit 63 and a part of the main control unit 69. A protective cover 84 is provided.

  The back setting mechanism 81 is provided with a payout mechanism 85 so as to bypass the protective cover 84. That is, a storage tank 86 that opens upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back set mechanism 81, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the storage tank 86. Below the storage tank 86, for example, tank rails 87 having two lateral rows (two strips) of ball passages that are gently inclined toward the downstream side are connected. A case rail 88 extending in the direction is connected. A payout device 89 is provided on the downstream side of the case rail 88. The payout device 89 includes a payout motor for paying out game balls downstream, a payout rotation sensor for detecting the rotation of the payout motor, a payout count switch for counting the number of game balls to be paid out, and the like. The payout device 89 drives a payout motor in accordance with a payout command from the payout control device 94 and appropriately pays out a required number of game balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 89 are supplied to the upper plate 17 or the lower plate 26 through a payout passage or the like (not shown). A back set relay substrate 90 is provided below the dispensing device 89. The back set relay board 90 has a function of relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 94 to the payout device 89 and a function of taking in a main power source of AC 24 volts from the outside. The back set relay board 90 is provided with a power switch 91. By switching the power switch 91, the power ON and the power OFF can be switched.

  The back set mechanism 81 is provided with a power supply / firing control device 92 below the protective cover 84. The power supply / launch control device 92 is provided so as to be positioned below the main control device 71 when the back set mechanism 81 is held in a state along the back surface of the main body frame 12. The power source / launch control device 92 generates and outputs a predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like, and controls the launch of the game ball when the game ball launch handle 29 is operated. Further, the power supply / launch control device 92 is provided with a RAM erase switch 93. This pachinko machine 10 has a function to store and store various data. Even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 maintains the state at the time of the power failure. You can return. However, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 93, the RAM data is initialized. On the back side of the power / fire control device 92, a payout control device 94 is provided so as to overlap the power / fire control device 92 in the front-rear direction. The payout control device 94 performs control for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. In the illustrated example, a power supply line is indicated by a double arrow, and a signal line is indicated by a solid arrow.

  A main control board 71 a provided in the main control device 71 is equipped with a CPU 101 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 101 includes a ROM 102 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 101 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 102 is executed. A certain RAM 103 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  Even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the RAM 103 is supplied with data storage holding power (data storage holding voltage) from the power supply / launch control board 92a provided in the power / fire control device 92 and holds data. It is the composition which becomes. Specifically, the power supply / launch control board 92a is provided with a data storage holding capacitor, and the data storage holding power is supplied from the capacitor.

  An input / output port is connected to the CPU 101 of the main control board 71a through a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. Connected to the input side of the main control board 71a are a power supply monitoring board 71b provided in the main control apparatus 71, a payout control board 94a provided in the payout control apparatus 94, and a switch group (not shown). In this case, a power / fire control board 92a is connected to the power monitor board 71b, and power is supplied to the main control board 71a via the power monitor board 71b.

  On the other hand, a power supply monitoring board 71b, a payout control board 94a, and a relay terminal board 95 are connected to the output side of the main control board 71a. Various commands such as a prize ball command are output to the payout control board 94a. In such a case, the various commands are output by one-way communication via the harness (that is, information indicating that the command has been input is not output from the payout control board 94a to the main control board 71a). Various commands and the like are output from the main control board 71 a to the sub control board 65 a provided in the sub control device 65 via the relay terminal board 95. Further, an identification information display unit 43 and an accessory lamp unit 44 are also connected to the output side of the main control board 71a. That is, the identification information display unit 43 and the accessory lamp unit 44 are directly controlled by the main control board 71a.

  The power monitoring board 71b relays between the main control board 71a and the power / fire control board 92a, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt power source that is the maximum power output from the power / fire control board 92a.

  The payout control board 94a drives the payout device 89 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The CPU 111 that is an arithmetic device includes a ROM 112 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 111, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 113 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  Similarly to the RAM 103 of the main control board 71a, the RAM 113 of the payout control board 94a has a configuration capable of holding data by being supplied with data storage holding power from the power / launch control board 92a even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off. It has become. In addition, in the work area where various counters and the like in the RAM 113 are stored, a command buffer 113a for storing commands output from the main control board 71a is provided together with various flag storage areas such as a command input flag storage area. Yes.

  The command buffer 113a is a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands output from the main control board 71a. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all the storage areas, the ring buffer The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer 113a are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port is connected to the CPU 111 of the payout control board 94a through a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. A main control board 71a, a power / fire control board 92a, and a back set relay board 90 are connected to the input side of the payout control board 94a. The main control board 71a and the back set relay board 90 are connected to the output side of the payout control board 94a. In this case, a payout mechanism 85 including a payout device 89 and the like is connected via the back set relay board 90.

  The power / fire control board 92a includes a power supply unit and a fire control unit. The power supply unit supplies necessary operation power to each of the main control board 71a, the payout control board 94a and the like through a path indicated by a double line arrow. As its outline, the power supply unit takes in the AC 24 volt power supplied via the back set relay board 90, + 12V power for driving various switches, motors, etc., + 5V power for logic, RAM data storage A holding power source or the like is generated, and the + 12V power source, + 5V power source and data storage holding power source are supplied to the main control board 71a, the payout control board 94a and the like. Note that generating the data storage holding power supply means charging the data storage holding capacitor.

  The power supply unit is provided with a RAM erase switch circuit. The power supply unit reads a switch signal of the RAM erase switch 93, and outputs a RAM erase signal for clearing data stored in the RAM 103 of the main control board 71a according to the read state of the switch 93. That is, when the RAM erase switch 93 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit outputs a RAM erase signal to the main control board 71a. As a result, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 93 is pressed, the data in the RAM 103 is cleared on the main control board 71a. At this time, a payout initialization command is output from the main control board 71a to the payout control board 94a, and the data in the RAM 113 is also cleared in the payout control board 94a.

  The launch control unit is responsible for controlling the launch of the game ball launcher 30 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 29 by the player. A launch solenoid that is provided in the game ball launching device 30 and launches the game ball toward the game area is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied. The outline of the launch control will be described. To the launch control unit, a game ball launch handle 29, more specifically, a launch switch, a touch sensor, and a stop hit switch provided on the game ball launch handle 29 are connected. The firing control unit outputs a firing permission signal to the main control board 71a (via the power monitoring board 71b) only when both the firing switch and the touch sensor are turned on and the stop switch is turned off. The main control board 71a outputs a firing control signal having a predetermined cycle to the firing control unit (via the power supply monitoring board 71b) based on the input of the firing permission signal. Thereby, the firing control unit drives the firing solenoid according to the input period of the firing control signal. In this case, the game ball launching handle 29 is provided with a dial variable resistor for determining the amount of operation of the handle, and the launch control unit performs the launch speed by the launch solenoid based on the change in the resistance value in the dial variable resistor. To decide.

  The sub-control board 65a controls the display control device 62, the speaker 55, and the illumination unit 65. The sub control board 65a includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and an input / output port is connected to the CPU via a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. The main control board 71a is connected to the input side of the sub control board 65a via the relay terminal board 95, and the selection switch 24 is connected. The sub control board 65a outputs various commands to the display control device 62 based on various commands output from the main control board 71a and the operation of the selection switch 24 by the player, as well as the speaker 55 and the illumination unit 65. The drive control is performed. The display control device 62 controls the symbol variation display and the jackpot display under the jackpot state on the symbol display device 41 based on various commands output from the sub-control board 65a. The sub control board 65a may be configured to directly control the symbol display apparatus 41 without going through the display control apparatus 62, or various commands from the main control board 71a may be directly input to the display control apparatus 62. good. Alternatively, instead of the sub control device 65 and the display control device 62, a control device having the function of the sub control device and the function of the display control device may be provided.

  Here, as described above, the power supply monitoring board 71b monitors the DC stable 24 volt power supply that is the maximum power supply output from the power supply / launch control board 92a. More specifically, the power monitoring board 71b determines that a power failure (power cutoff) has occurred when the power source is less than 22 volts, and a power failure signal SG1 is applied to an NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) provided in the CPU 101 of the main control board 71a. Is output. When the power failure signal SG1 is input, the main control board 71a recognizes the occurrence of the power failure and immediately executes the NMI interrupt processing, and further executes the power failure processing described later based on this. The NMI terminal refers to an interrupt terminal that cannot be set for interrupt inhibition.

  Moreover, the main control board 71a outputs the power failure signal SG2 to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) provided in the CPU 111 of the payout control board 94a in the power failure process. When the power failure signal SG2 is input, the payout control board 94a recognizes the occurrence of the power failure and immediately executes the NMI interrupt processing, and further executes the power failure processing based on this. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, the payout control board 94a is not directly input with the power failure signal from the power monitoring board 71b but is input with the power failure signal via the main control board 71a. Further, since the power failure signal SG2 is input to the NMI terminal of the payout control board 94a, the signal line for transmitting the power failure signal SG2 is a signal line for transmitting a command signal such as a prize ball command. Are provided separately.

  Note that the power supply / launch control board 92a has a 5 volt output, which is a drive power supply for the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the power failure process even after the DC stable 24 volt power supply becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Specifically, the power supply and launch control board 92a is provided with a power failure processing capacitor different from the above-described data storage holding capacitor, and the 5-volt power supply is maintained by the discharge from the capacitor. ing. For this reason, the main control board 71a and the payout control board 94a can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing symbols individually. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of the symbol display device.
The display content of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (j), the symbols are composed of nine types of main symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and sub-patterns made up of shell-shaped symbols. Has been. More specifically, the numbers “1” to “9” are attached to the right side of nine types of character symbols such as octopus to form the main symbol. In this case, the main symbol with the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) corresponds to the “first specific symbol”, and if a big win occurs in the first specific symbol, the gaming state is a big hit In addition to the transition to the state, the state further shifts to the high probability state as the specific gaming state. In addition, the main symbol with the even number (2, 4, 6, 8) corresponds to the “second specific symbol”, and when a big win occurs in the second specific symbol, the big hit state is entered, After the big hit state ends, the normal state is entered without going to the high probability state. The high probability state means a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as an added value after the end of the jackpot state, that is, a so-called probability change state, and the normal state (low probability state) is a game that is not such a high probability state. State. In the identification information display unit 43, the first specific identification information is displayed in the case of a specific jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot state ends, and the first specific identification information is displayed in the case of a non-specific jackpot that shifts to a normal state after the jackpot state ends. 2 Specific identification information is displayed.

  Next, the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of the upper, middle and lower stages are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging the above-described main symbols and sub-symbols in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from right to left with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display screen G is designed to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the change display of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped in the order, and the change display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is displayed in a state where the combination of the big hit symbols is formed on any effective line. When the process ends, a big hit video is displayed as a big hit. In this embodiment, as a combination of jackpot symbols, in addition to the same main symbol combination, the main symbol of “3” in the upper symbol row Z1, the main symbol of “4” in the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 A combination of main symbols “1” is set. And when a jackpot is generated in the combination of the above “3, 4, 1” symbols, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot state as in the case where the jackpot is generated in the first specific symbol, and thereafter, as the specific gaming state. Transition to a high probability state. Further, as the previous stage of jackpot, when the same main symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and displayed on one of the effective lines, reach is performed, and then reach effect is performed. However, when a big win is generated by the combination of the main symbols of “3, 4, 1”, the big win is generated without performing the reach effect. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, each main symbol is described by a number attached to each. Specifically, “1” symbol, “2” symbol, “3” symbol,... “9” symbol, respectively. Is described. In addition, the same main symbol in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 when reaching reach is described as a reach symbol, and an effective line where the reach symbol is stopped is described as a reach line.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of various counters used for game control.
In the present embodiment, the CPU 101 in the main control device 71 uses various counter information at the time of the game to set the identification information to be finally stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit 43, or to the symbol display device 41. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for jackpot lottery and a jackpot type counter C2 used when determining the jackpot type are set. A reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol is deviated and changed, a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a variation type counter CS used for selecting a variation pattern of the symbol And we are going to use.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. The RAM 103 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, an upper operation port 35a or a lower operation is provided. The values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the history of winning game balls in the mouth 35b.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 676, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 103 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 35a or the lower operation port 35b. Is done. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set in the normal state and the high probability state, the number of random number values that are jackpots under the normal state is 2, and the value is “337,673”. Yes, the number of random numbers that are jackpots under the high probability state is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is sequentially added within the range of 0 to 199, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 199), it returns to 0. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot state is determined using the value of the jackpot type counter C2. The big hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 103 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 35a or the lower operation port 35b. Is done.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes a jackpot symbol (specifically, the same main symbol as the reach symbol) that can be a big hit in the game times of the last stop symbol sequence (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence Z2). The front stop reach that stops by one shift forward from the reach line, and the rear stop reach that the jackpot symbol of the final stop pattern row stops by one shift backward from the reach line, and the final stop design "Leach other than front and back miss" where the jackpot symbol of the row stops except before and after the reach line, and "Completely miss" where the same main symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 does not stop at the active line and become reach We are going to draw lots. That is, in the present embodiment, whether or not to perform outreach is determined by the reach random number counter C3, for example, C3 = 0 corresponds to the front outreach, and C3 = 1 corresponds to the back outreach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to reach other than front / rear disengagement, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete disengagement. Note that the reach lottery may be set individually according to the game state, the number of activated balls at the start of change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 103 at the timing of winning the upper working port 35a or the lower working port 35b.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The fluctuation type counter CS determines a reach type such as normal reach and super reach, and other rough symbol change modes. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of symbol variation.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, if importance is attached to irregularity, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. Although not shown in the drawings, the accessory random number counter C4 is used for lottery of the accessory lamp unit 44. For example, the accessory random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The accessory random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the left or right through gate 36. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 101 in the main controller 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by signal input. For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing.
The NMI interrupt process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power monitoring board 71b to the NMI terminal of the CPU 101, and the CPU 101 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing. To do. In the NMI interrupt processing, the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 103 in step S101, and this processing is terminated. Although details will be described later, the power failure process is executed when it is confirmed in the normal process that the power failure flag is set.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.
This processing is executed by the CPU 101 of the main controller 71 every 2 msec, for example.
First, in step S201, processing for reading signals from various winning switches and payout control device 94 is executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 71 and signals from the payout control device 94 are read, and the detection information is stored by determining the state of the switches and signals (however, the RAM erasure switch 93). Status and power failure signal SG1). For example, when an abnormality signal indicating that some abnormality has occurred in the dispensing mechanism unit 85 is input from the dispensing control device 94, a dispensing abnormality flag is set. When a detection signal indicating a winning is input from a winning opening switch, a count switch, an upper operation opening switch, or a lower operation opening switch, a winning flag corresponding to the switch that has detected a winning is set.

  Thereafter, in step S202, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 103. In subsequent step S203, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 and when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (676, 199, 238, respectively in this embodiment). Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 103.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start winning process.
In the subsequent step S204, a start winning process (lottery means) associated with winning in the upper working port 35a or the lower working port 35b is executed. In step S301, whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in the upper working hole 35a or the lower working hole 35b is determined based on the detection information of the corresponding working hole switch. If it is determined that the game ball has won any one of the operation ports 35a, 35b, in the subsequent step S302, the number N of operation reservation balls of the identification information display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether it is less than or not. The process proceeds to step S303 on condition that there is a winning in any one of the operation ports 35a and 35b and the operation reserved ball number N <4, and the operation reserved ball number N is incremented by one. In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S203 are stored in the first area among the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 103. Then, after the start winning process, the CPU 101 once ends the timer interrupt process.

  When a game ball wins one of the operation ports 35a, 35b (start winning), the identification information and the design change display starts accordingly, but after the start winning, the identification information and the design change. There is a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse from the start to the end of display. Therefore, in the start winning process, when a start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring the elapsed time after the start winning is set after each counter value storing process (step S304). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, for example, in order to measure an elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 for each start winning process. Subtract. This timer value is stored and managed in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 103 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C3. Then, when setting the identification information and symbol variation pattern described later, the timer value is referred to, and the variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that the variation display of the identification information and symbol is stopped after a predetermined time elapses). It has come to be.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the main processing by the main controller.
This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.
In the main process, in step S401, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the slave control device (sub-control device 65, payout control device 94, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 2 seconds. In the subsequent step S402, access to the RAM 103 is permitted.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 93 provided in the power / fire control device 92 is turned on. In subsequent step S404, whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 103 is determined. Is determined. In step S405, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S406, whether or not the RAM determination value matches a RAM determination value stored in power failure processing described later, that is, the validity of the stored data. Is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 103. It is also possible to determine the validity of the stored data based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 are correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, for example, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 93. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 93 is pressed, the process proceeds to steps S409 to S411. Similarly, when the power failure flag is not set or when an abnormality of the data stored and held by the RAM determination value is confirmed, the process proceeds to steps S409 to S411.

  In step S409, an initialization signal is output to initialize the slave payout control device 94, and an initialization command is output to the sub control device 65. When the initialization command is input, the sub control device 65 performs drive control of the symbol display device 41, the illumination unit 51, and the like to notify that the main control device 71 and the payout control device 94 have been initialized. . In subsequent step S410, the used area of the RAM 103 is cleared to 0, and in step S411, initialization processing of the RAM 103 is executed. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S412, and the process proceeds to normal processing.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 93 has not been pressed, it is stored in the power failure flag storage area in step S407 on the condition that the power failure flag is set and the RAM determination value is normal. Clear the power failure flag. In the subsequent step S408, a power recovery command is output in order to return each slave control device such as the sub control device 65 to the state before the power is shut off. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S412, and the process proceeds to normal processing. Thereby, it will return to the state before power-off.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing normal processing.
In the normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S501 to S509 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S510 and S511 is executed with the remaining time.

  In normal processing, in step S501, output data such as a command updated in the previous processing is output to each control device on the slave side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control device 94. When the symbol display is performed by the symbol display device 41, display commands such as a stop pattern command, a variation pattern command, and a variation end command are transmitted to the sub-control device 65. Further, a state transition command is transmitted to the sub-control device 65 when the state of the jackpot state is shifted, and an opening command or a closing command is transmitted when the variable winning device 34 is opened or closed.

  Next, in step S502, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 103.

  Thereafter, in step S503, command setting processing is executed. In the command setting process, a process for setting a command relating to payout of a game ball or payout abnormality is performed. Specifically, when a payout abnormality flag indicating that some abnormality has occurred in the payout mechanism unit 85 is set, the payout abnormality flag is cleared and an error command is set. The error command is output to the sub-control device 65 in the external output process of step S501, and the sub-control device 65 performs control for causing the illumination unit 51 to emit light in a predetermined mode when the error command is input. Do. Further, when a winning flag indicating that a game ball has won is set in any of the general winning opening 33, the variable winning device 34, the upper operating opening 35a, and the lower operating opening 35b, the winning flag is cleared. At the same time, a winning ball command corresponding to the type of the winning flag being set is set. The prize ball command is output to the payout control device 94 in the external output process of step S501, and the payout control device 94 performs control for paying out a corresponding number of game balls when the prize ball command is input. .

  In a succeeding step S504, a display control process for performing a variable display of the identification information in the identification information display unit 43 is executed. Although details will be described later, in the display control process, in addition to the variation display of the identification information, the jackpot determination and the design variation pattern of the symbol display device 41 are also performed. In step S505, a game state transition process for shifting the gaming state to a jackpot state or a high probability state is executed.

  In step S506, an accessory lamp unit control process for performing a process of switching the color displayed on the accessory lamp unit 44 is executed. Briefly, in the accessory lamp unit control process, the value of the accessory random number counter C4 is acquired and displayed on the accessory lamp unit 44 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 36. Start the color switching process. Then, a lottery of the accessory lamp unit 44 is drawn based on the value of the accessory random number counter C4. Free time.

  In step S507, a firing control process for firing a game ball is executed. In the launch control process, a launch permission signal is input from the power source / fire control device 92, and a predetermined time (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the launch control signal was output. As a condition, a firing control signal is output to the power source / launch control device 92. When a launch control signal is input, the power source / launch control device 92 excites the launch solenoid of the game ball launch device 30 once every time it is input, and launches one game ball.

  After performing the firing control process, in step S508, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 103. If the power failure flag is not set, whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has been reached in step S509, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal processing Determine whether or not. The random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S510 and S511). That is, in step S510, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 103. In step S511, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 103.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S508 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S508 that the power failure flag is set, it means that the power is shut off due to the power failure. In such a case, the power failure process shown in and after step S512 is executed. That is, in step S512, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited, and in step S513, a power failure signal indicating that the power has been shut off is output to other control devices (such as the sub control device 65 and the payout control device 94). To do. In a succeeding step S514, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 103. In step S515, RAM access is prohibited. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

Next, the display control process of step S505 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display control process.
In the display control process, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is a jackpot state, the process is terminated. If not, the process proceeds to step S602, where it is determined whether or not the identification information is being variably displayed in the identification information display unit 43. If the identification information is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S603, where it is determined whether or not the number N of action-pending balls of the identification information display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is greater than zero. And when the number N of operation reservation balls is 0, this processing is ended as it is.

  If the number of active balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S604. In step S604, 1 is subtracted from the number N of active suspension balls. In step S605, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the holding ball storage area to the execution area side, and includes the holding first area, the execution area, the holding second area, The data in each area is shifted such as the hold first area, the hold third area, the hold second area, the hold fourth area, and the hold third area. After that, in step S606, a variation start process for starting the variation display of the identification information is executed on the 7-segment display of the identification information display unit 43, and in the subsequent step S607, the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 is started. Variation pattern setting process is executed, and this process is terminated.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process.
In the variation pattern setting process, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. More specifically, it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot if it is any one of “337, 673” under the normal state, and “67, 131, 199, 269, under the high probability state”. 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661 "is determined to be a big hit.

FIG. 19 shows a jackpot stop table.
If it is determined that the jackpot is big, the process proceeds to step S702, and the jackpot stop table is referred to. Here, the jackpot stop table is a table in which a correspondence relation between the value of the jackpot type counter C2 and the identification information to be finally stopped and displayed on the jackpot code and the identification information display unit 43 is determined. In the pachinko machine 10, the six types of identification information shown in FIG. 19 correspond to the specific identification information. Further, as will be described in detail later, the jackpot code is determination information used when determining the number of times to open and close the jackpot of the variable winning device 34 under the jackpot type or jackpot state. It consists of values. In other words, the jackpot stop table determines the identification information to be finally stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit 43, and converts the value of the jackpot type counter C2 that is one of 0 to 199 into one of 1 to 125. It can be said that this is a group of information. In steps S703 and S704, based on the jackpot stop table, the final stop identification information corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is acquired and the jackpot code is acquired.

20A is a diagram showing a jackpot type table, and FIG. 20B is a diagram showing a stoppage stop table.
In subsequent step S705, the jackpot type table is referred to. Here, the jackpot type table is a table in which the correspondence relationship between the jackpot code, the jackpot type, the number of rounds, and the stop pattern is defined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), if the jackpot code is 1 to 50, 15 rounds of non-specific jackpots occur, and if any of 51 to 75, 2 rounds. It is set so that a specific jackpot is generated, and if it is between 76 and 125, a specific jackpot of 15 rounds is generated. That is, in the jackpot type table, two-fifths generate 15 rounds of non-specific jackpots, one-fifth generates two rounds of specific jackpots, and two-fifths generates 15 rounds of specified jackpots Is set to Further, the 15-round non-specific jackpot is associated with the stop pattern “3”, the 2-round specific jackpot is associated with the stop pattern “4”, and the 15-round specific jackpot is associated with the stop pattern “5”. Is associated. Incidentally, in the jackpot table shown in FIG. 19, C2 = 0 to 74 is associated with 0-50 jackpot codes, C2 = 75 to 124 is associated with 51-75 jackpot codes, and C2 = 125 to 199 are associated with jackpot codes 76 to 125. Therefore, in the jackpot stop table, two-fifths will generate 15 rounds of non-specific jackpots, one-fifth will generate two rounds of special jackpots, and two-fifths will generate 15 rounds of specific jackpots. Is set to Also, the three types of identification information associated with C2 = 0 to 74 correspond to the second specific identification information, and the three types of identification information associated with C2 = 75 to 199 correspond to the first specific identification information. Will be.

  In steps S706 and S707, based on the jackpot type table, a flag setting process for setting a flag corresponding to the jackpot code is performed, and a stop pattern is acquired. For example, when the jackpot code is 80, the jackpot flag, the specific flag, and the 15 round flag are set, and “5” is acquired as the stop pattern. In step S709, a variation time derivation process for deriving identification information and symbol variation display time is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the game is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S710, and the outage stop table is referred to. Here, as shown in FIG. 20B, the outage stop table defines a correspondence relationship between the value of the reach random number counter C3 and the identification information to be finally stopped and displayed on the stop pattern and the identification information display unit 43. It is a table. In the disconnection stop table, identification information other than the six types shown in FIG. 19 is associated with each value of the reach random number counter C3 as identification information to be finally stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit 43. In addition, C3 = 0 corresponding to the front miss is associated with the stop pattern “1”, and C3 = 1 corresponding to the rear miss is associated with the stop pattern “2”. Alternatively, C3 = 2 to 238 corresponding to complete deviation is associated with the stop pattern “0”. In steps S711 and S712, the final stop identification information corresponding to the value of the reach random number counter C3 is acquired and the stop pattern is acquired based on the outage stop table. Thereafter, in step S709, a variation time deriving process for deriving the identification information and symbol variation display time is performed, and this process is terminated.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation time derivation process.
In step S901, the variation pattern until the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 stop changing display is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 103 is confirmed, and a rough reach type such as normal reach or super reach is determined based on the value. Note that the relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS and the variation pattern is defined in advance by a table (not shown) stored in advance for each gaming state, stop pattern, and presence / absence of a big hit flag. The table used when the stop pattern is 4 defines that the variation pattern is completely out of place regardless of the value of the variation type counter CS.

  In step S902, it is determined whether or not the stop pattern is smaller than 3, that is, whether or not the stop pattern means a deviation. If it is smaller than 3, the process advances to step S903 to refer to the deviation variation display table. The variation display table for detachment is a table in which a variation display time is defined in advance for each game state, variation pattern, and number N of active suspension balls at the start of variation. Also, in the variation display table for out-of-reference that is referred to in the case of normal reach variation, different variation display times are defined for each symbol that is to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, which is the final stop symbol row, It is defined so that the variable display time does not overlap between the tables corresponding to the number N of operation holding balls at the time. In addition, each deviation variation display table is referred to in the case of a perfect variation, a variation variation display table that is referred to in the case of a normal reach variation, and a variation variation display table that is referred to in the case of a normal reach variation. The fluctuation display time is also defined so as not to overlap between the tables. In step S904, the fluctuation display time is acquired based on the deviation fluctuation display table, and the obtained fluctuation display time is set in a timer for measuring the fluctuation display time of the identification information. Thereafter, in step S905, a stop pattern command indicating the current stop pattern is set, and in step S906, a pattern change pattern and a change pattern command indicating the change display time are set, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S902 that the stop pattern is 3 or greater than 3, it means that some big hit will occur. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S907, and it is determined whether or not the stop pattern is 4, that is, whether or not a specific jackpot of two rounds occurs. When the stop pattern is 4, the processes in steps S903 to S906 described above are performed, and this process ends. At this time, since the complete deviation fluctuation is determined as the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation display time is acquired based on the deviation fluctuation display table referred to in the case of the perfect deviation fluctuation.

  If it is determined in step S907 that the stop pattern is not 4, the process proceeds to step S908, where it is determined whether or not the stop pattern is 5, that is, whether or not a specific round of 15 rounds occurs. If the stop pattern is 5, the process advances to step S909 to refer to the specific jackpot variation display table. The specific jackpot variation display table is a table in which a variation display time is defined in advance for each game state, variation pattern, and number N of activated balls at the start of variation. In addition, the specific jackpot variation display table that is referred to in the case of normal reach variation defines a variation display time that is different for each symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2 that is the final stop symbol row. It is stipulated that the variable display time does not overlap between tables corresponding to the number N of activated balls at the start. Furthermore, each specific jackpot variation display table includes a specific jackpot variation display table referred to in the case of normal reach variation and a specific jackpot variation display table referred to in the case of super reach variation. It is stipulated that the variable display time does not overlap. In step S904, the fluctuation display time is acquired based on the specific jackpot fluctuation display table, and the obtained fluctuation display time is set in a timer for measuring the fluctuation display time of the identification information. Thereafter, in step S905, a stop pattern command indicating the current stop pattern is set, and in step S906, a pattern change pattern and a change pattern command indicating the change display time are set, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S908 that the stop pattern is not 5, it means that the stop pattern is 3 or 6. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S910, and the non-specific jackpot variation display table is referred to. The non-specific big hit variation display table is a table in which a variation display time is defined in advance for each game state, variation pattern, and number N of active suspension balls at the start of variation. In addition, in the non-specific big hit variation display table referred to in the case of normal reach variation, different variation display times are defined for each symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2 which is the final stop symbol row, It is stipulated that the fluctuation display time does not overlap between tables corresponding to the number N of actuated balls at the start of fluctuation. Further, each non-specific jackpot variation display table includes a non-specific jackpot variation display table referred to in the case of normal reach variation and a non-specific jackpot variation display table referred to in the case of super reach variation. Are also defined so that the variable display times do not overlap. In step S904, the variable display time is acquired based on the non-specific jackpot variable display table, and the acquired variable display time is set in a timer for measuring the variable display time of the identification information. Thereafter, in step S905, a stop pattern command indicating the current stop pattern is set, and in step S906, a pattern change pattern and a change pattern command indicating the change display time are set, and this process ends. Here, the stop pattern “3” is a stop pattern meaning that a non-specific big hit of 15 rounds occurs. On the other hand, the stop pattern “6” is a stop pattern that means that a specific jackpot of 15 rounds occurs because it is changed from the stop pattern “5” in the stop pattern change process. That is, in this embodiment, even when a specific jackpot occurs, the variable display time may be acquired based on the non-specific jackpot variable display table.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 17, when step S602 is YES, that is, when the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit 43, the process proceeds to step S608, and the fluctuation set in the previous fluctuation pattern setting process S607. It is determined whether the display time has elapsed. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the process advances to step S609 to execute a variable display process for displaying the identification information in the identification information display unit 43 in a variable manner. In the fluctuation display process, each LED of the 7-segment display is on / off controlled at a predetermined cycle.

  If it is determined in step S608 that the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S610. In the variation end process, the corresponding LED of the 7-segment display is turned on and the other LEDs are turned off so that the final stop identification information acquired in the previous variation pattern setting process is finally stopped on the identification information display unit 43. Control. As a result, the identification information corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is finally stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit 43. Note that the final stop identification information set here is maintained until the next fluctuation start process. After performing this variation end processing, in S611, a variation end command indicating that the variation display time has elapsed is set, and this processing ends.

  Note that the display commands set in this display control process, specifically, the stop pattern command, the fluctuation pattern command, and the fluctuation end command are sent to the sub-control device 65 in the above-described external output process S501 in the normal process of FIG. Is output. More specifically, when the symbols are variably displayed, the command is output one by one for each normal process in the order of the stop pattern command → the variation pattern command (ie, every 4 msec), and the timing at which the variation display time has elapsed. Will output a change end command. Further, the sub-control device 65 determines the detailed display contents such as the notice character and the reach character to be displayed in the case of the symbol change of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to be finally stopped and the reach change based on these commands, The determination result is output to the display control device 62. The display control device 62 directly controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the determination result of the sub control device 65. Thereby, the change display of a symbol is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the game state transition process.
First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is not a jackpot state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot fluctuation has ended. Specifically, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the variation display of the identification information has been completed, and in step S1003, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set. If the variation display of the identification information has not been completed or if the jackpot flag has not been set, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the variation display of the identification information is finished and the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot state start process shown in steps S1004 to S1008 is performed. In the jackpot state start process, a jackpot state flag indicating that the jackpot state is set is set in step S1004, and the jackpot flag is cleared in the subsequent step S1005. In step S1001 and the like, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a jackpot state based on the presence or absence of a jackpot state flag. In step S1006, the number of rounds corresponding to the set round flag is set in the round counter RC provided in the RAM 103. That is, when the 2 round flag is set, 2 is set in the round counter RC, and when the 15 round flag is set, 15 is set in the round counter RC. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of times that the special winning opening is opened. Thereafter, in step S1007, 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) is set in the timer for measuring the opening / closing timing for opening / closing the special winning opening, and in the subsequent step S1008, a state transition command is set and the process is terminated. Here, the state transition command is transmitted to the sub-control device 65. By receiving the command, the sub-control device 65 recognizes that it has shifted to the jackpot state, and starts display control to display an opening moving image indicating that it has shifted to the jackpot state on the symbol display device 41. The set timer value is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is performed, that is, every 2 msec.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the gaming state is a big win state, the process proceeds to step S1009, and a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening is performed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special prize opening / closing process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display mode changing process.
In the special winning opening / closing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is first determined in step S1101 whether or not the special winning opening is being opened. If the big winning opening is not open, it is determined in step S1102 whether the value of the round counter RC is 0, and in step S1103, it is determined whether the value of the timer is 0. When the value of the round counter RC is 0 or when the value of the timer is not 0, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not 0 and the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the variable winning device 34 is opened to open the big winning opening. In subsequent step S1105, 0 is set to a winning counter PC for storing the number of game balls won in the big winning opening. Thereafter, in step S1106, 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the timer, and in step S1107, the release command is set, and this process is terminated. As a result, the special winning opening is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the sub-control device 65. By receiving the command, the sub-control device 65 recognizes that the special winning opening has been opened, and displays a video to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 while the special winning opening is opened. Start control.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the special winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step S1108 to determine whether or not the timer value is zero. If the value of the timer is not 0, it is determined in step S1109 whether or not a game ball has won a big winning opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning detection signal indicating a game ball winning is input from the count switch. If no winning detection signal is input, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, if a winning detection signal is input, the value of the winning counter PC is incremented by 1 in step S1110, and then it is determined whether or not the winning counter PC is 10 in step S1111. This process is finished as it is.

  If the value of the timer is 0 in step S1108, or if the value of the winning counter PC is 10 in step S1111, it means that the special winning opening closing condition is established. In such a case, the variable winning device 34 is closed in step S1112 in order to close the special winning opening. In subsequent step S1113, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter RC, and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1114. If the value of the round counter RC is not 0, 2000 (ie, 4 seconds) is set in the timer in step S1115. If the value of the round counter RC is 0, 5000 (ie, 10 seconds) is set in the timer in step S1116. ) Is set. Thereafter, a close command is set in step S1117, and this process ends. Here, the close command is transmitted to the sub-control device 65. By receiving the command, the sub-control device 65 recognizes that one round has ended, for example, a pre-release video that teaches the number of rounds for the next time, an ending video that indicates that the jackpot state has ended Is started to be displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  After the big prize opening / closing process, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0 in step S1010 and whether or not the value of the timer is 0 in step S1011. If at least one of the values of the round counter RC or the timer is not 0, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the values of the round counter RC and the timer are both 0, the process proceeds to step S1012 and the jackpot state flag is cleared to end the jackpot state. Therefore, under the big hit state, the consecutive opening of the big winning opening is permitted for the number of times set in the round counter RC (that is, 2 times or 15 times). After the big hit state flag is cleared, in step S1013, it is determined whether or not a specific flag is set. If the specific flag is set, it means that a specific jackpot has occurred. In step S1014, the high probability state flag is set to set the subsequent gaming state to be a high probability state, and this process ends. To do. Further, when the specific flag is not set, it means that a non-specific jackpot has occurred, and thus the present process is terminated without setting the high probability state flag. As a result, the gaming state thereafter shifts to the normal state.

  Next, of the display control of the symbol display device 41 executed by the CPU in the sub-control device 65, the symbol display processing related to the symbol variation display and the jackpot display processing under the jackpot state will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided three types of display modes in which the background image displayed on the display screen, the notice character or the reach character displayed in the case of reach change, and the like are provided. The display mode can be changed by operating a selection switch 24 provided on the front side.

  Therefore, prior to the description of the symbol display process, the display mode change process performed by the sub control device 65 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the display mode changing process, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a big hit state, and in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the symbol is being variably displayed. If the current gaming state is not a big hit state and the symbols are not variably displayed (when both step S1201 and step S1202 are NO), the process proceeds to step S1203 to determine whether or not the selection switch 24 has been operated. To do. If the selection switch 24 is not operated, the present process is terminated as it is. If the selection switch 24 is operated, the current display mode is confirmed in step S1204, and the mode flag is set in step S1205. I do. Specifically, the RAM of the sub control device 65 is provided with an area for setting a mode flag corresponding to each of the three display modes. When the first display mode flag is set, the first display mode flag is cleared and the second display mode flag is set. When the second display mode flag is set, the second display mode flag is set. The display mode flag is cleared and the third display mode flag is set. When the third display mode flag is set, the third display mode flag is cleared and the first display mode flag is set. That is, the display mode of the symbol display device 41 is changed in the order of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third mode every time the selection switch 24 is operated. Thereafter, in step S1206, a display mode command corresponding to the set mode flag is set, and this process is terminated. Here, the display mode command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. The display control device 62 receives the command, recognizes that the display mode has been changed, and executes processing such as displaying a background image corresponding to the changed display mode on the display screen.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a big hit state or when the symbol is being variably displayed (when either of steps S1201 and S1202 is YES), the display mode is not confirmed without confirming the operation of the selection switch 24. This process ends without changing the value. That is, the operation of the selection switch 24 is invalidated under these circumstances. Note that the selection switch 24 has a built-in lamp (not shown), and the sub-control device 65 turns off the lamp when the big hit state or symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol is not in a variable display state instead of the big hit state. The control to turn on and display the lamp is executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the selection switch 24 is connected only to the sub-control device 65 and is not connected to the main control device 71. Further, the sub control device 65 is not connected to the input side of the main control device 71. That is, each display mode is managed independently by the sub-control device 65, and the main control device 71 is not involved in the display mode management. In this way, the sub control device 65 independently manages each display mode, and performs display control of the symbol display device 41 in cooperation with the display control device 65, thereby reducing the processing load of the main control device 71. It is possible to diversify display effects in the symbol display device 41 without increasing the game, and to suppress monotonization of the game.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the symbol display process.
The symbol display process performed based on the reception of the display command transmitted from the main controller 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether a stop pattern command has been received. When the stop pattern command is received, the process proceeds to step S1302, and the stop pattern indicated by the stop pattern command is stored in the RAM. In a succeeding step S1303, it is determined whether or not the stop pattern is larger than 3. If the stop pattern is greater than 3, it means that a specific jackpot will occur, so the process proceeds to step S1304, and a high probability flag is set.

  If it is determined in step S1303 that the stop pattern is 3 or smaller than 3, it is determined in step S1307 whether or not the stop pattern is 3. When the stop pattern is 3, it means that 15 rounds of non-specific jackpots are generated, and a transition is made to the normal state after the jackpot state ends. Therefore, in such a case, the high probability flag is cleared in step S1308, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the stop pattern is not 3, this means that the stop pattern is one of 0 to 2 and no big hit occurs, so this process is terminated as it is. If the stop pattern is 3 and the high probability flag is not set, the process ends without clearing the high probability flag in step S1308.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that a stop pattern command has not been received, it is determined in step S1309 whether a variation pattern command has been received. When the variation pattern command is received, the process proceeds to step S1310, and a stop symbol determination process for determining a stop symbol of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 when the symbol is finally stopped and displayed is performed, and this process is terminated.

  Here, prior to the description of the stop symbol determination process, the symbol variation pattern and the display effect performed in each variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described. First, a display effect in the case where the number N of active suspension balls at the start of variation is 0 will be described.

  “Full deviation fluctuation” means that the high-speed fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 starts simultaneously, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after 5 seconds, and the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds. The fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped after 7 seconds.

  More specifically, the speed at which the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the lapse of 1 second cannot recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, it is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started at a time so that the variation display for the symbol is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. After 4 seconds, the upper symbol row can recognize which symbol has reached the active line. The fluctuation speed of Z1 gradually decreases, and the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after 5 seconds. Then, from the timing of 5 seconds when the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped, the fluctuation speed of the lower symbol row Z3 gradually decreases so that it can be recognized which symbol has reached the active line. After a second, the change display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. Furthermore, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol row Z2 gradually decreases so that it can be recognized which symbol has reached the effective line from the timing of 6 seconds when the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. After a second, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped. At this time, in the complete deviation variation, the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbols in the lower symbol row Z3 do not stop at the same main symbol on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and the fluctuations in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. A notice character and a reach character are not displayed together with the display.

  The “reach fluctuation” is the same as the complete deviation fluctuation until the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds, but at this time, the same main symbol stops on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. This is a fluctuation pattern in which reach occurs and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is continued even after 7 seconds. The reach fluctuation includes “normal reach fluctuation” and “super reach fluctuation”. In the case of normal reach change, the notice character corresponding to the display mode is displayed with a predetermined probability when the reach occurs, and in the case of super reach change, the notice character corresponding to the display mode when the reach occurs. Is always displayed. In the case of a normal reach change, a notice character may be displayed, but a reach character is not displayed after that. In the case of a super reach change, at a predetermined timing after the notice character is displayed. A reach character corresponding to the display mode or reach line is displayed. Furthermore, the variation display mode of the middle symbol row Z2 after the occurrence of the reach is different between the normal reach variation and the super reach variation.

  In the case of “normal reach fluctuation”, the middle symbol row Z2 is variably displayed so that the symbol “1” passes through the middle line L2 (that is, reaches the left line L1) at the time of reach occurrence, and thereafter, any symbol is displayed on the active line. The display is variably displayed at a constant speed at which it is possible to recognize whether the symbol has arrived (in this embodiment, the speed at which the change display for one symbol is performed in 0.5 seconds). Then, when a preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at a timing after the symbol “1” reaches the middle line L2 again, the variable display is stopped.

  In the case of “super reach fluctuation”, the middle symbol row Z2 is the same as the normal reach fluctuation from the time “1” symbol passes the middle line L2 to the time “7” symbol passes the middle line L2 at the reach occurrence timing. Fluctuation display with speed. That is, the display is variably displayed at a constant speed at which it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, the speed at which one symbol is displayed in 0.5 seconds). Thereafter, a reach character corresponding to the display mode or reach line appears on the display screen at the timing when the symbol “7” passes the middle line L2, and the speed of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed at this timing. Specifically, the speed is changed to a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the effective line (in this embodiment, the speed at which the fluctuation display for one symbol is performed in 0.05 seconds). After the reach character is displayed, the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed in a variable manner at the same speed as that before the reach character is displayed again (that is, the speed at which one symbol is changed in 0.5 seconds). The Then, when the preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at a timing after the reach character is displayed, the variable display is stopped.

  As for the display effect when the number N of activated balls at the start of the fluctuation is any one of 1 to 4, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after the high-speed fluctuation of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started all at once. Since it is the same except that the time until it is shortened with the increase in the number N of active balls, the description is omitted.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing stop symbol determination processing.
In the stop symbol determination process, a high-speed fluctuation command is set in step S1401. Here, the high-speed fluctuation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. The display control device 62 executes a process of simultaneously starting high-speed fluctuations of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 by receiving the command. In subsequent steps S1402 and S1403, the fluctuation display time and fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command are acquired and stored in the RAM.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern is a complete deviation variation. If it is a complete deviation fluctuation, a complete deviation fluctuation command is set in step S1405. Here, the complete deviation variation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. By receiving the command, the display control device 62 grasps that the current variation pattern is a complete deviation variation. In a succeeding step S1406, it is determined whether or not the current stop pattern is 4. If the stop pattern is 4, it means that a special jackpot of 2 rounds is generated, and thus the process proceeds to step S1407, and the “3” symbol in the upper symbol row Z1, the “4” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row The effective line on which the symbol “1” of Z3 is finally stopped and displayed is determined. Thereafter, in step S1408, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is set for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, and this process ends. Here, the stop symbol command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. By receiving the command, the display control device 62 grasps the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the display screen. By the way, in the present embodiment, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 in which the main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order is variably displayed so as to scroll. Therefore, if the sub control device 65 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 and transmits the result to the display control device 62, the display control device 62 will add the middle line L2 and the right line L3 in addition to the left line L1. The symbols to be stopped and displayed can be uniquely grasped.

  If it is determined in step S1406 that the stop pattern is not 4, the process proceeds to step S1409, and the stop symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 that are completely out of place are determined. Briefly explaining the stop symbol determination at the time of complete detachment, the sub-control unit 65 is used to set each of the upper, middle, and lower divergences used for setting each of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3. Each symbol symbol counter is provided with the same number of counter values as the number of symbols variably displayed in each symbol row Z1 to Z3. That is, 18 (0 to 17) counter values are prepared for the up / down symbol counter and the down / out symbol counter, and 20 (0 to 19) counter values are prepared for the middle / out symbol counter. Has been. A stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1 is determined by the up / down symbol counter, and a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2 is determined by the middle / off symbol counter. The stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the lower symbol row Z3 is determined by the off symbol counter. Each of these off symbol counters is configured to be updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU. That is, when each outlier symbol counter is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and the maximum is obtained when the addition result exceeds the maximum value (18, 20, 18 in this embodiment, respectively). The current value is determined by subtracting the value. Each off symbol counter is updated so that the update times do not overlap, and when a combination of these off symbol counters becomes a complete off combination, it is stored in the complete out symbol buffer of the RAM. In step S1409, a combination of out symbol counters stored in the completely out symbol buffer is acquired, and stop symbols of the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 are determined. Thereafter, in step S1408, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is set for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1404 that the variation is not complete deviation, this means that some reach variation is performed. In such a case, a middle symbol row adjustment command is set in step S1410. Here, the middle symbol sequence adjustment command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. By receiving the command, the display control device 62 causes the “1” symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 to pass the middle line L2 at the timing of reach occurrence (that is, the stop timing of the lower symbol row Z2). The symbol position is adjusted and the process is terminated. By performing such processing, the position of the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 at the time of reach occurrence can be made the same regardless of any reach fluctuation. Therefore, even if the fluctuation display time until the fluctuation display is ended can be changed by the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2, even if the reach variation is the same, it is possible to increase the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot.

  After setting the middle symbol sequence adjustment command, the reach effect processing is executed in step S1411. The reach production process is a process for determining an effective line to be reached and a stop symbol of each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Thereafter, in step S1408, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is set for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, and this process ends.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a reach effect process.
In the reach production process, it is determined in step S1501 whether or not there is a normal reach fluctuation. If it is a normal reach fluctuation, the process proceeds to step S1502, and a stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is derived from the saved fluctuation display time. As described above, in the case of normal reach fluctuation when the number N of active suspension balls at the start of fluctuation is 0, it takes 6 seconds until the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. It takes 9.5 (= 0.5 × 19) seconds for the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 to reach the middle line L2 again after the variable display stops. For this reason, for example, when the variable display time is 17 seconds, the middle symbol row Z2 is further 3 (= (17-6-9.5) / after the symbol “1” reaches the middle line L2 again. 0.5) The symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and can be derived when the symbol “2” stops on the left line L1. Note that a table that prescribes the relationship between the variable display time and the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 may be stored in advance in the ROM.

  After deriving the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2, the stop pattern is referred to in step S1503. In step S1504, a reach line is determined, and in step S1505, stop symbols for the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are determined. For example, it is derived that the “2” symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 stops at the left line L1, and when the stop pattern is 1, the middle line L2 is determined as the reach line for the front-out reach, and the upper symbol It is determined that the symbol “2” in the row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped at the middle line L2. As described above, when the stop pattern is any one of 0 to 2, the reach line and the reach design corresponding to the stop pattern are determined. Further, when the stop pattern is 3, a non-specific jackpot is generated, so the reach line and reach design are determined so that the combination of the second specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the active line, and the stop pattern is 5 In this case, since the specific jackpot is generated, the reach line and the reach symbol are determined so that the combination of the first specific symbols is finally displayed on the active line.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that there is no normal reach fluctuation, this means a super reach fluctuation. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the stop pattern is referred to. Thereafter, a reach line is determined in step S1507, and stop symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are determined in step S1508. That is, in the case of the super reach variation, the sub-control device 65 side determines the stop symbols of all the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 independently without deriving the stop symbol of the middle symbol sequence Z2 from the variation display time. Even at this time, when the stop pattern is any one of 0 to 2, the reach line corresponding to the stop pattern and the stop symbols of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are determined. In addition, when the stop pattern is 3, a non-specific jackpot is generated, so that the reach line and the stop symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are set so that the combination of the second specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the active line. When the stop pattern is 5 and a specific jackpot is generated, the reach line and the stop symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are set so that the combination of the first specific symbols is finally displayed on the active line. decide. On the other hand, when the stop pattern is 6, the reach line and all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are stopped so that the combination of the second specific symbols is finally displayed on the active line in spite of occurrence of the specific jackpot. Determine the design. In addition, when it is set as the structure which determines the stop symbol of the middle symbol row | line | zone Z2 by the sub-control device 65 side, there is a possibility that the variation display of a symbol may not be completed within the variation display time determined by the main control device 71. As described above, in the case of super reach fluctuation, the speed of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed to high speed when the appearance character of the reach character is displayed. Therefore, the main control is performed by replacing the symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 during the high speed fluctuation. The symbol variation display can be terminated within the variation display time determined by the device 71.

  As described above, the stop symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are determined, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the symbol display process of FIG. 25, if it is determined in step S1309 that a variation pattern command has not been received, it is determined in step S1311 whether a variation end command has been received. If the change end command has not been received, the present process is terminated. If the change end command has been received, a final stop command is set in step S1312, and the process ends. Here, the final stop command is a command transmitted to the display control device 62. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 62 ends the symbol variation display, and finally stops and displays the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display processing and effects of the present invention.
Each time the gaming machine 10 enters a game ball into the operating port device 35, the gaming machine 10 performs a lottery lottery according to the timing of the entry. When the lottery is won, the variable winning device 34 opens and closes, a game ball is put therein, and a predetermined number of balls are paid out. For example, the variable winning device 34 pays out 14 game balls in a count of 8, and pays out about 1,680 by continuing 15 rounds. So, for example, if you compare a nail setting that draws 15 times with a 500 yen game ball and a nail setting that only draws 5 times, the 15 lottery is better The cost spent on is likely to be less. As a hole, if the nail adjustment is performed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the operating port device 35, the profit on the hall side can be easily obtained. However, if it is difficult to enter the operating port device 35, the game is not easily won by the player because the start chucker is at the center of the game area, and the symbols on the image will not rotate unless the operating port device 35 is entered. The player may be determined to be a machine 10, and the player often leaves the gaming machine 10.

  Therefore, it is necessary to open the nail of the operating port device 35 as much as possible. As a method of gaining profit on the hole side while opening the nail of the operating port device 35, it is conceivable to reduce the big hit ball. Specifically, because the jackpot finish condition is 8 rounds and 15 rounds, it is necessary to increase the amount of game balls consumed to finish, that is, it makes it difficult for nails near the big prize opening to enter the big prize opening. This will reduce the number of big hits. For example, by reducing the number to about 1,550, the hall side can obtain a profit. In particular, it is relatively difficult to understand because the video flows across the round at a point where the player is excited because it is a big hit, and at a position away from the big prize opening. For this reason, the nails near the big prize opening vary depending on the hall and the day.

  On the other hand, when the nail around the big winning opening during the big hit varies greatly depending on the store, the time required for one big hit differs. That is, since the time for entering 8 pieces into the big winning opening is different, the song that is the effect of the big hit loops. When a song loops, the player may understand that he is scraping a big hit. In addition, as a developer of the gaming machine 10, in order to kill the fun that the song that is playing in the jackpot ends in the middle of the chorus, set the average jackpot time or the song to end as soon as possible Yes.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present invention, a measuring means for measuring the relationship between the gaming situation and time, “RAM open command counter and block command counter, timer counter”, and storage means “for storing correspondence between measurement results and effects” ROM jackpot effect table ". By configuring in this way, even if the time of the special gaming state is different, the effect such as video and sound is selected based on the result of the measuring means, so the effect according to the developer's intention is executed. Is done. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, and the player's interest is not killed.

  Next, a detailed description will be given based on the flowchart of FIG. A specific procedure of the jackpot display process performed by the sub control device 65 after the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state will be outlined. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process executed by the CPU of the sub-control device 65. The sub control device 65 executes various processes to cause the display control device 62 to perform display control of the symbol display device 41 while processing various commands transmitted from the main control device 71 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is determined that it is not a big hit state, it is determined in step S1702 whether or not a state transition command has been received. If the state transition command is received in step S1702, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state. In such a case, the number of rounds corresponding to the stop pattern is set in the display round counter HRC provided in the RAM in step S1703, and an opening process is performed in step S1704, and this process ends. In the opening processing, processing such as setting an opening command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. When the display control device 62 receives the opening command, the display control device 62 starts a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display an opening moving image that teaches that the game has shifted to the big hit state, the number of times of opening / closing the big prize opening, and the like.

If it is determined in step S1701 that the gaming state is a jackpot state, it is determined in step S1705 whether an open command has been received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received, it means that the big prize opening has been opened. Therefore, when the release command is received, measurement of the timer (T1) is started in step S1706. T1 means the measured time. In a succeeding step S1707, it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is the fourth round. When it is determined that it is the fourth round, the effect determination process for the fifth and subsequent rounds (selected effects) is performed, and the opening effect table is referred to here, and the opening effect is set based on T3. To do. The opening process shown in step S1709 is performed, and this process is terminated. T3 means the average time of the measured time.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the fourth round, the effect determination process for the fifth round and thereafter (selected effects) is not performed, the opening process shown in step S1709 is performed, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined that an open command has not been received, it is determined in step S1710 whether a close command has been received. If it is determined that the close command has not been received, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the close command has been received, the timer (T1) measurement is terminated in step S1711. In step S1712, it is determined whether or not the measurement time T1> T3 + 15S (excluding T3 = 0). Here, the measured time T1 is compared with the average time T3 + α. This is to exclude the measurement time T1 from the average time T3 when a pachinko firing error occurs and the measurement time T1 becomes extremely long. The reason why T3 = 0 is excluded is that the average time is reliably measured in the case of the first jackpot of the day. If it is determined that the measurement time is T1> T3 + 15S, the timer (T1) is deleted in subsequent steps S1713 to S1716. In such a case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display round counter HRC in step S1717, and it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is 0 in step S1718. If it is determined that the value of the display round counter HRC is not 0, it means that the opening / closing of the 2nd or 15th big winning opening has not been completed, so the pre-opening process is performed in step S1719, and this process Exit.

  In the pre-release processing, processing such as setting a pre-release command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. Further, when the value of the display round counter HRC is 0, it means that the opening / closing of the 2nd or 15th big winning opening has been completed, so the ending process is performed in step S1720, and this process is terminated. In the ending process, a process such as setting an ending command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. When the display control device 62 receives the ending command, the display control device 62 starts a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display an ending moving image that teaches that the jackpot state ends.

  If it is determined in step S1712 that the measurement time is not T1> T3 + 15S, the number of times T1 of the measurement time is counted and stored in the RAM in subsequent steps S1713 to S1715 (N1 ← 1 + N1). Next, the total time T2 is calculated and stored in the RAM (T2 ← T2 + T1). Further, the average time T3 is calculated and stored in the RAM (T3 ← T2 / N1). In step S1716, the timer (T1) is deleted. In such a case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display round counter HRC in step S1717, and it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is 0 in step S1718. If it is determined that the value of the display round counter HRC is not 0, it means that the opening / closing of the 2nd or 15th big winning opening has not been completed, so the pre-opening process is performed in step S1719, and this process Exit.

  In the pre-release processing, processing such as setting a pre-release command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. Further, when the value of the display round counter HRC is 0, it means that the opening / closing of the 2nd or 15th big winning opening has been completed, so the ending process is performed in step S1720, and this process is terminated. In the ending process, a process such as setting an ending command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. When the display control device 62 receives the ending command, the display control device 62 starts a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display an ending moving image that teaches that the jackpot state ends.

FIG. 29 shows the jackpot effect table display processing of the present invention, (a) is a list, and (b) is a bar graph showing performance time which is a kind of effect.
In the list of FIG. 29 (a), when the average time taken per round is less than 0 to 10 seconds (T3 <10S), the basic performance time of “Song 1” is about 160 seconds. . When it is 10 seconds or more and less than 15 seconds (10S ≦ T3 <15S), it is about 235 seconds when the guitar solo is put into “Song 1”. When it is 15 seconds or more and less than 20 seconds (15S ≦ T3 <20S), it is about 320 seconds when the video at that time is included in “Song 1”. When it is 20 seconds or longer (20S ≦ T3), it is about 450 seconds with an interlude in “Song 1”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the basic common performance time of “Song 1” includes a guitar solo, “Song 1” includes the video of the time, and “Song 1”. The time is adjusted with an interlude. In other words, even if the time of the special game state is different, effects such as video and audio are selected based on the result of the measuring means, so that it is possible to execute an effect according to the intention of the developer.

FIG. 30 shows another example of the jackpot effect table display processing of the present invention, where (a) is a list, and (b) is a bar graph showing performance time as a kind of effect.
FIG. 30 shows a case where the effects have different tunes. In the list of FIG. 30A, when the average time taken per round is less than 0 to 10 seconds (T3 <10S), “Song 1” is about 160 seconds. When it is 10 seconds or more and less than 15 seconds (10S ≦ T3 <15S), “Song 2” is about 235 seconds. When it is 15 seconds or more and less than 20 seconds (15S ≦ T3 <20S), “Song 3” is about 320 seconds. When it is 20 seconds or longer (20S ≦ T3), “Song 4” is about 450 seconds.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30B, even if the time of the special game state is different, effects such as video and audio are selected based on the result of the measuring means. Since the songs “Song 3” and “Song 4” of the long time are selected from the songs “Song 1” and “Song 2” of the short time, it is possible to execute an effect according to the intention of the developer. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, and the player's interest is not killed.

  Next, an embodiment different from the pachinko machine that executes the pattern effects shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 will be described. The pachinko machine of the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in the effects, flowcharts, and tables shown in FIGS. 31 to 35, and the other parts are the same as the above-described embodiment. First, as shown in the big winning opening / closing process flowchart of FIG. 23, the opening time and closing time of the big winning opening when the gaming state is the big hit state will be outlined. As shown in Table 1, the launch interval of the sphere is set to one shot every 0.6 seconds. When a big hit is made, the number of 1R (round) winnings, that is, the number of balls to win in the big winning opening is ten. Closes when 10 balls enter the big prize opening. Therefore, since it is one shot in 0.6 seconds, it takes 6 seconds at the minimum to put 10 pieces. The jackpot may be, for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds.

  Furthermore, as shown in Table 2, when a big hit is made, the big winning opening is not immediately opened, and the opening process is performed for 10 seconds. Also, when one round is over, the next big prize opening is not immediately opened and there is an interval of 4 seconds. The accuracy is improved when the interval is short. In addition, the time lag due to the presence or absence of the firing stop operation can be reduced. This interval is 14 times when the jackpot is 15 rounds. Finally, an ending process for notifying that the jackpot is over is performed for 10 seconds. The maximum opening time for one round of the big prize opening is 29.5 seconds.

FIG. 31 is a list showing the breakdown of the production time.
In the case of a big hit of 15 rounds, 1 round 6 seconds × 15 rounds = 90 seconds are required at the shortest. It takes 14 seconds = 4 seconds × 14 times = 56 seconds. It takes about 146 seconds in total. That is, at least 140 seconds are required. As shown in the breakdown of the performance time in FIG. 31, when the average time to finish one round is less than 8 seconds, the average time to finish one round is 6 seconds at the minimum and 8 seconds at the maximum. is there. The winning rate for one round is 1 at the minimum and 0.75 at the maximum. Here, the shortest production time is set so that the production effect (song) ends within the shortest time when all the spheres have entered. The jackpot digestion time at this time is a minimum of 146 seconds and a maximum of 176 seconds. Here, the winning rate means, for example, the ratio of the number of winning times to the ball firing time in a pachinko machine.

  The production time at this time is set to 140 seconds in total with no interlude time. The reason why the minimum time is set to 140 seconds, which is smaller than 146 seconds, is to prevent the occurrence of the problem of continuing the effect state even though the big hit state has ended. It is desirable to always shorten the production time.

  In the production time of 140 seconds, as shown in Table 3, the production effect (song) ends with the shortest interlude time that combines the first pre-performance and the second post-performance. That is, the first half and the second half of the production time are made together. The time lag until the end of the performance execution for No. 2 and later is reduced. Thereby, since the post-production is always at the end time, it is difficult for the player during the special game to be concerned about the time change.

  Similarly, as shown in the breakdown of the performance time in FIG. 31, when the average time to finish one round is 8 seconds or more and less than 10 seconds, the average time to finish one round is 8 seconds at the minimum and 10 seconds at the maximum. It is. The winning rate for one round is a minimum of 0.75 and a maximum of 0.6. Here, the shortest production time is set so that the production effect (song) ends even in the shortest time when all the balls have entered. The jackpot digestion time at this time is a minimum of 176 seconds and a maximum of 206 seconds.

  The production time at this time is an interlude time of 30 and a total time of 170 seconds. In the production time of 170 seconds, the production effect (music) is inserted in the first performance, followed by the interlude A, and finished in the second performance.

  Similarly, as shown in the breakdown of the performance time in FIG. 31, when the average time to finish one round is 10 seconds or more and less than 12 seconds, the average time to finish one round is 10 seconds at the minimum and 12 seconds at the maximum. It is. The winning rate for one round is a minimum of 0.6 and a maximum of 0.5. Here, the shortest production time is set so that the production effect (song) ends even in the shortest time when all the balls have entered. The jackpot digestion time at this time is a minimum of 206 seconds and a maximum of 236 seconds.

  The production time at this time is an interlude time of 60 seconds and a total time of 200 seconds. At the production time of 200 seconds, the production effect (song) is inserted in the first performance, followed by the interlude B, and finished in the second performance. As will be described later, in the case of normal winning, the promotion effect is performed at this time. Switch between promotion and non-promotion depending on the time of jackpot digestion. This is for ensuring sufficient promotion performance time and also ensuring time for jackpot performance.

  Similarly, as shown in the breakdown of the production time in FIG. 31, when the average time to finish one round is 12 seconds or more, the average time to finish one round is 12 seconds at the minimum and 20 seconds at the maximum. The winning rate for one round is 0.5 at the minimum and 0.3 at the maximum. Here, the shortest production time is set so that the production effect (song) ends even in the shortest time when all the balls have entered. The jackpot digestion time at this time is a minimum of 236 seconds and a maximum of 356 seconds.

  The production time at this time is set to 230 seconds in total with an interlude time of 90 seconds. In the production time of 200 seconds, the production effect (music) is inserted in the first performance, followed by the interlude A and the interlude B, and the second performance is finished. Since the effects in a short time are diverted, there is an effect that it is difficult to notice the passage of new time by repeating the video that the player has seen before. In this way, the first half and the second half of the production time are made together. The reason why the second effect (song) is set immediately before the end is to prevent the player from being aware that the effect time is extremely long.

Thus, a long-time special game effect can be configured by combining a plurality of types of effects executed in a short time. This makes it difficult for the player to notice a long time by using the effects experienced in the special game for a short time.
In addition, about the combination of multiple types of production, it is not limited to the means which inserts the interlude A and the interlude B between the 1st pre-performance and the 2nd post-performance mentioned above. Even for the same pre-performance or post-performance, the overall performance time can be changed by increasing or decreasing the tempo (speed) of the song. Similarly, the overall performance time can be changed by increasing or decreasing the tempo (speed) of the interlude A or the interlude B. In addition to the pre-performance and the post-performance, another opening effect (start effect) may be set before the pre-performance, or an ending effect (end effect) may be set after the post-effect. The start effect and the end effect may be effects of the same time with different images and sounds, or may be used as effects of changing the time according to the winning speed.

  In this way, it is possible to select an effect during a special game (big hit) whose period length changes according to the winning speed based on the winning speed. Here, the winning speed is also referred to as a winning rate, which is the ratio of the number of winnings to the ball firing time in a pachinko machine. Further, it means the ratio of the number of winnings or the ratio of the number of games to the game time in the slot.

  The embodiment described above is a method of selecting an effect based on the winning speed of a special game. As described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, and 30, this is a method of estimating the end time based on the winning speed of the special game in the middle of the special game and selecting the subsequent effects. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is the fourth round, and when it is determined that the value is the fourth round, an effect determination process for the fifth and subsequent rounds (selected effects) is performed. . This method can be handled from the first special game.

  Another embodiment with the configuration shown in FIGS. 31 to 35 is a method of selecting an effect by estimating the end time based on the winning speed of the previous special game. This embodiment makes it possible to estimate the end time with high accuracy based on long-term results.

As a method for measuring the winning speed in this embodiment, there is a method for measuring the winning speed for a predetermined period in a special game. For example, the winning speed is measured for a certain period after the start of the special game or for the entire period.
Alternatively, in the case of a large winning opening that is closed on condition that a predetermined number of balls are won, there is a method of measuring the winning speed to the adult winning opening. The time until a predetermined number of balls win or until the end of the round is measured. Alternatively, it is possible to measure the number of balls won in a predetermined time, the number of rounds, or the number of games.

  The effect selection method is selected based on table data. Alternatively, there is a method of selecting and combining in the flowchart.

  The measurement of the winning speed is not limited to during the special game, and it is possible to select an effect depending on the result of the normal game. The winning speed can be measured during normal games. For example, there is a method of measuring whether or not a sphere is flowing near a special winning opening using a sensor. Alternatively, a dedicated sensor may be provided in front of the special winning opening. Alternatively, the winning rate at the start opening on the big winning award and the winning rate at the gate may be used.

  The number of shots in a normal game, the number of passes through a predetermined gate, or the rate of winning a ball to the big prize opening based on the ratio of the number of balls entered in the human prize mouth or the number of balls passed in the passing area with respect to the number of prizes received in the predetermined prize opening Guess. Alternatively, in the case of a pachinko machine, a real shooting test of the gaming machine is performed in advance to measure the winning speed with respect to the ball passing ratio. In the case of a slot machine, the game speed of a player who is playing a normal game is measured.

  In some cases, the player may leave the gaming machine 10 due to a stoppage during a special game or an urgent business. When such a special operation is performed, an error occurs when the effect time is calculated by the method of measuring the winning speed during a predetermined period during the special game. In particular, when measuring the winning speed for the entire period after the start of the special game, the error increases. Therefore, when such a special operation is performed, it is preferable to detect whether or not the game is in progress and not to perform measurement except during the game.

  As means for detecting whether or not a game is in progress, there is means for detecting a game ball launch operation. For example, there is a method of detecting by the game ball launching device 30 and the power source / launch control board 92a. Alternatively, there is a method in which a sensor (not shown) is attached to the through gate 36 installed on the surface of the game board 15, the general winning port 33, the variable winning device 34, the operating port device 35, and the like for detection.

When it is detected whether or not the game is in this way, the time is excluded from the measurement time. Avoid errors in the overall measurement time and calculate accurate selection times.
Furthermore, it is possible to display to the player such as “Please launch a ball” on the surface of the game board 15. In addition to visual means, it is also possible to notify the user with audibility. Alternatively, notification by vibration is also possible. In this way, the production can be changed to a special one.

  As the time for measuring the winning speed as the basis of the performance time, a numerical value measured for the most recent predetermined number of jackpots may be used. For example, in the present embodiment, for the next jackpot presentation time, the four jackpot measurement times measured immediately before are used, and the data accumulated in the past is not used. As for the gaming machine 10, by adjusting the nail, the game ball may easily enter the operating port device 35 depending on the day, or it may be difficult to enter in reverse, and the launch operation varies depending on the change of the player. Therefore, the winning speed may change. The relevance between the data accumulated until yesterday for each gaming machine 10 and the production time becomes weak. Therefore, it is preferable to use the most recent predetermined number of jackpots for measurement. Note that the number of jackpots to be measured is not limited to four.

  As a means for initializing the game progress information, there is a method of initializing by turning on the power. This is because the nail adjustment of the gaming machine 10 is considered at night. Alternatively, there is a method of initializing by a specific operation of a hall game hall manager or a player, such as an initialization switch and a production selection button. For example, in the hall, there is a method of initialization when the gaming machine 10 is turned on every morning.

  Further, the means for initializing the game progress information is not limited to the method of initializing every day. There is a method of initialization when there is a predetermined number of deviations compared to the average value of the measurement time (effect time) accumulated for each gaming machine 10. For example, there is a method of initializing the first five times when there is a large difference between the average values of the measurement times of the first half 5 times and the second half 5 times in the last 10 big hits. Of course, when there is no difference, it is not necessary to initialize. Alternatively, it can be initialized when a certain deviation or more is continuously compared with the average value of the measurement time (effect time) accumulated for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a reach effect process. Here, in this embodiment, in the case of a jackpot with a probability variation symbol, a promotion effect that temporarily displays a combination of normal symbols instead of a probability variation symbol on the active line and informs that a jackpot due to the probability variation symbol in the jackpot gaming state is displayed. May do. The promotion flag is a flag that is set when the promotion effect is performed. The stop pattern “5” in the present embodiment means that the promotion effect is performed within the reach effect process (the process of S1811) on the main control device 71 side, which means that it is a specific jackpot where the promotion effect can be performed. A lottery of whether or not.

  In the reach production process, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not there is a normal reach fluctuation. If it is a normal reach fluctuation, the process proceeds to step S1802, and a stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is derived from the saved fluctuation display time. As described above, in the case of normal reach fluctuation when the number N of active suspension balls at the start of fluctuation is 0, it takes 6 seconds until the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. It takes 9.5 (= 0.5 × 19) seconds for the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 to reach the middle line L2 again after the variable display stops. For this reason, for example, when the variable display time is 17 seconds, the middle symbol row Z2 is further 3 (= (17-6-9.5) / after the symbol “1” reaches the middle line L2 again. 0.5) The symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and can be derived when the symbol “2” stops on the left line L1. Note that a table that prescribes the relationship between the variable display time and the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 may be stored in advance in the ROM.

  After deriving the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2, the stop pattern is referred to in step S1803. In step S1804, a reach line is determined, and in step S1805, stop symbols for the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are determined. For example, it is derived that the “2” symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 stops at the left line L1, and when the stop pattern is 1, the middle line L2 is determined as the reach line for the front-out reach, and the upper symbol It is determined that the symbol “2” in the row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped at the middle line L2. As described above, when the stop pattern is any one of 0 to 2, the reach line and the reach design corresponding to the stop pattern are determined. Further, when the stop pattern is 3, a non-specific jackpot is generated, so the reach line and reach design are determined so that the combination of the second specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the active line, and the stop pattern is 5 In this case, since the specific jackpot is generated, the reach line and the reach symbol are determined so that the combination of the first specific symbols is finally displayed on the active line.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1801 that the fluctuation is not a normal reach, it means a super reach fluctuation. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1806, and the stop pattern is referred to. Thereafter, a reach line is determined in step S1807, and stop symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are determined in step S1808.

  When the stop symbols of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are determined in step S1805, or the stop symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are determined in step S1808, whether the stop pattern is 5 in step S1809. Determine whether or not. If the stop pattern is 5, it is determined in step S1810 whether or not the average time T3 of the measured times is longer than 10 seconds. If the average time T3 is longer than 10 seconds, it is determined in step S1811 whether or not the least significant bit of T3 is 0. If the T3 least significant bit is 0, in step S1812, it is determined to change the stop symbol to a normal symbol. Next, in step S1813, the promotion flag is determined to be on.

  Here, the processing of S1812 and S1813 is performed only when the value stored as the average time T3 is not less than 10 seconds but longer than 10 seconds. This is because the promotion effect is difficult to be executed when the winning speed is fast and the game progress is fast, and the promotion effect is easily executed when the winning speed is slow and the game progress is slow. Thereby, the player can pay attention to changing to the probability change state by the promotion effect, can reduce the attention to the game time, and can reduce dissatisfaction due to the winning speed being slowed down by the nail adjustment. The T3 least significant bit is a value that changes according to the winning rate of the ball or the player's operation, and whether or not to execute the processing of S1812 and S1813 depending on whether this value is 0 or not. By determining, whether or not the promotion effect is executed is given randomness. The process of S1813 is not necessarily performed. The promotion effect may be always performed when T3 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, or the promotion is performed when the value of another counter (for example, a random number counter) is a predetermined value. It is good also as performing an effect, and it is good also as lottery using a dedicated counter whether it is an promotion effect further performed.

  On the other hand, if the stop pattern is not 5 in step S1809, if the average time T3 is not longer than 10 seconds in step S1810, or if the T3 least significant bit is not 0 in step S1811, the process is terminated. To do.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process and the effect.
Next, a specific procedure of the jackpot display process performed by the sub control device 65 after the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state will be outlined based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process executed by the CPU of the sub-control device 65. The sub control device 65 executes various processes to cause the display control device 62 to perform display control of the symbol display device 41 while processing various commands transmitted from the main control device 71 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state. If it is determined that it is not a big hit state, it is determined in step S1902 whether or not a state transition command has been received. If the state transition command is received in step S1902, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the jackpot state. In such a case, the number of rounds corresponding to the stop pattern is set in the display round counter HRC provided in the RAM in step S1903, the opening process is performed in step S1904, and this process is terminated. In the opening processing, processing such as setting an opening command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. When the display control device 62 receives the opening command, the display control device 62 starts a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display an opening moving image that teaches that the game has shifted to the big hit state, the number of times of opening / closing the big prize opening, and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1901 that the gaming state is a big hit state, it is determined in step S1906 whether or not a ball is being fired. If it is determined that the ball is being launched, T1 measurement is started in step S1907. With the processing of S1906 and S1907, the time measurement of the winning speed can be executed only when the ball is being fired. If the player is not firing the ball, In this case, it is possible to reduce the variation in the winning speed measurement.

In step S1908, it is determined whether an open command has been received. If it is determined that the release command has been received, it is determined in subsequent step S1909 whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is the third round. If it is determined that it is the third round, it is determined in subsequent step S1910 whether or not the current stop pattern is three. If the stop pattern is not 3, the process advances to step S1911 to determine whether or not to turn on the promotion flag. If the promotion flag is on, the promotion flag is turned off in step S 1912, and in step S 1913, an effect process based on table B described later is executed. Even when the stop pattern is determined to be 3 in step S1910, the effect process by the table B is executed.
If the promotion flag is not turned on in step S1913, an effect process by table A described later is executed in step S1913.

  If it is determined in step S1908 that an open command has not been received, it is determined in step S1915 whether a close command has been received. If it is determined that the close command has not been received, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the close command has been received, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display round counter HRC in step S1916, and it is determined whether or not the value of the display round counter HRC is 0 in step S1917. If it is determined that the value of the display round counter HRC is not 0, it means that the opening / closing of the 2nd or 15th big prize opening has not been completed, so the pre-opening process is performed in step S1718, and this process Exit. In the pre-release processing, processing such as setting a pre-release command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1917 that the value of the display round counter HRC is not greater than 0, it means that the opening / closing of the two or fifteen special winning openings has been completed, and therefore the ending process is performed in step S1719. Do. In the ending process, a process such as setting an ending command transmitted to the display control device 62 is performed. When the display control device 62 receives the ending command, the display control device 62 starts a process of causing the symbol display device 41 to display an ending moving image that teaches that the jackpot state ends.

  Next, in step S1920, it is determined whether or not T1> T3 × N + 60S of the measurement time. When it is determined that the measurement time is T1> T3 × N + 60S, this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the measurement time is not T1> T3 × N + 60S, in subsequent steps S1921 to S1923, the values of the storage areas M1 to M3 are shifted to M2 to M4, and the current big hit is per round. The average time is calculated (T1 / N) and stored in M1 of the RAM. Further, the average time T3 is calculated from values M1 to M4 other than “0” and written to the RAM, and this process is terminated. Here, the storage areas M <b> 1 to M <b> 4 are areas allocated in advance so that the measurement time data can be stored in the RAM of the sub-control device 65. In the sub-control device 65 of this embodiment, for example, a jackpot display process is performed every 2 ms, and the time obtained by multiplying the value of the timer T1 added in the process of S1907 by 2 ms is the average time taken per round. Become. Further, N in S1922 is the number of jackpot rounds, and “2” is used in the case of 2 round jackpots, and “15” is used in the case of 15 round jackpots.

FIG. 34 is a jackpot effect table A, which is a list showing effect contents and effect times for which variation is stopped with a probable variation in the case of a jackpot.
FIG. 34 shows a case in which there are No. 1 and No. 2 in the effect effect songs, and an interlude is inserted therein. In this list, when the average time taken per round is less than 8 seconds (T3 <8S), the total time from the 1st to the 2nd flowing to the end of the production is about 140 seconds.
When the average time taken per round is 8 seconds or more and less than 10 seconds (8S ≦ T3 <10S), insert interlude A after No. 1 and play the No. 2 until the production ends. The total time including time 30 seconds is about 170 seconds.

When the average time taken per round is 10 seconds or more and less than 12 seconds (10S ≦ T3 <12S), the interlude B is replaced with the interlude B having a longer time than the interlude A. Inserting interlude B next to No. 1 and flowing the No. 2 to finish the production, the total time including 60 seconds of interlude time is about 200 seconds.
If the average time taken per round is 12 seconds or more (12S ≦ T3), insert interlude A next to No. 1, then insert interlude B, then play No. 2, and the production ends. Until then, the total duration of both interlude times including 90 seconds is about 230 seconds.

  At this time, the interlude is not limited to “interlude A”, “interlude B” or “interlude A and interlude B”, and “interlude A” can be inserted two or three times in succession. . In addition, the interlude A or the interlude B is, for example, a guitar performance, but it is of course possible to play an image instead of this music.

  Therefore, even if the time of the special game state is different, effects such as video and audio are selected based on the result of the measuring means. The short-time songs “No. 1 → No. 2 → End production”, “No. 1 → Interlude A → No. 2 → End production” and the long-time songs “No. 1 → Interlude B → No. 2 → End production”, “No. 1 Since “Interlude A → Intermediate B → No. 2 → End Production” is selected, it is possible to execute the production effect according to the intention of the developer. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, and the player's interest is not killed.

FIG. 35 is a jackpot presentation table B, which is a list showing the contents of the stoppage of the normal symbol and the presentation contents and the presentation time of the normal jackpot when the probability variation jackpot.
FIG. 35 shows a case in which there are No. 1 and No. 2 in the effect effect songs, and interludes and promotion effects are inserted therein. In this list, when the average time taken per round is less than 8 seconds (T3 <8S), the total time from the 1st to the 2nd flowing to the end of the production is about 140 seconds.
When the average time taken per round is 8 seconds or more and less than 10 seconds (8S ≦ T3 <10S), insert interlude A after No. 1 and play the No. 2 until the production ends. The total time including time 30 seconds is about 170 seconds.

When the average time taken per round is 10 seconds to less than 12 seconds (10S ≦ T3 <12S), a promotion effect is inserted instead of the interlude A. The total time including the promotion effect 60 seconds is about 200 seconds until the promotion effect is inserted after No. 1 and the effect is finished after passing No. 2.
When the average time taken per round is 12 seconds or more (12S ≦ T3), insert interlude A after No. 1, then insert the promotion effect, and run the second to finish the effect. Up to about 230 seconds, including the interlude time and 90 seconds of promotion effect.

  Therefore, even if the time of the special game state is different, effects such as video and audio are selected based on the result of the measuring means. The short-time song “No. 1 → No. 2 → End production”, “No. 1 → Interlude A → No. 2 → End production”, and the long-time song “No. 1 → Promotion production → No. 2 → End production”, “No. 1 Since “→ Interlude A → Promotion effect → No. 2 → End effect” is selected, it is possible to execute the effect according to the intention of the developer. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, and the player's interest is not killed.

  Note that the above-described ball firing interval, the number of winnings per round, and the number of big hits are not necessarily limited to those described above, and other numbers may be used. In the above embodiment, the winning numbers per round and the maximum opening time of one round are the same in the big jackpots with different numbers of rounds, but it is not always necessary to be the same. The maximum opening time may be changed depending on the case. In this case, it is preferable that the winning speed is measured more accurately based on the big hit round where the number of winning balls is large.

  Also, unlike the above embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpots with different numbers of winnings per round and the maximum opening time of one round, or a plurality of big winning holes, which differ depending on the type of jackpot. When the winning opening is opened, the timer T3 and the areas M1 to M4 described above may be provided for each large winning opening, and the winning performance may be selected by measuring each winning speed.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the horizontal direction has been described. However, the symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the vertical direction. Needless to say, the configuration may be adopted. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the three symbol sequences are variably displayed, and may be a configuration in which two symbol sequences are variably displayed or a configuration in which four or more symbol sequences are variably displayed.

  Furthermore, the symbols of the five symbol sequences are variably displayed as they are scrolled in a predetermined direction, and three symbols per symbol sequence are stopped and displayed on the display screen, of which three symbols are displayed. A configuration in which a jackpot is generated when a specific symbol combination is formed by the symbols in the row may be employed. In such a configuration, the variable display of the two symbol sequences at both ends is first stopped, then the variable display of the two inner symbol sequences is stopped, and finally the variable display of the central symbol sequence is stopped. In such a case, three patterns of 3 × 3 symbol sequences are displayed in the same manner as in the above embodiments, and the variation display time changes depending on the stop symbol of the center symbol sequence. If it is set as the structure which changes stop symbols (reach symbols) other than a row | line | column, there can exist an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the main symbols of the upper symbol row Z1 are arranged in descending order and the main symbols of the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged in ascending order. However, the present invention is limited to this configuration. Instead, the main symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 may be arranged in descending order, and the main symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 may be arranged in ascending order. That is, it is sufficient if the arrangement of the main symbols in at least one symbol row is a reverse symbol order with respect to the other symbol rows.

  Further, the “4” symbol may not be arranged between the “9” symbol and the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2, or the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol may not be arranged alternately. Good. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure by which the sub-symbol is not arranged between the 1st specific symbol and the 2nd specific symbol.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the main control device 71 outputs the change end command to the sub-control device 65 at the timing when the change display time has elapsed. However, the change end command need not be output. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern command indicating the fluctuation display time is output, since the sub control device 65 can grasp the fluctuation display time, the change display time determined by the main control device 71 without the change end command being output. This is because it is possible to achieve harmony between the timing and the symbol variation display end timing.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the configuration including two types of reach reach, normal reach variation and super reach variation. However, the present invention may be applied to a configuration including only one reach type, that is, only normal reach variation. . In the above-described embodiment, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2, which is the final stop symbol row, corresponds to the change display time in the normal reach fluctuation, but instead of or in addition to this, the final stop symbol in the complete deviation fluctuation. A configuration may be adopted in which the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 as a row corresponds to the variable display time.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type are individually provided, but the jackpot type counter C2 may not be provided. . That is, based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, it is determined whether it is a hit or not and whether it is a specific jackpot or a non-specific jackpot.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, there are two random number values “337, 673” that are jackpots under normal conditions. Therefore, first, if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “337, 673”, it is determined that it is a win, and then the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is confirmed again, and if it is “337”, it is determined that it is a specific jackpot. , “673” is determined to be a non-specific jackpot.

  Alternatively, if it is “337”, it is determined that it is a specific jackpot, if it is “673”, it is determined that it is a non-specific jackpot, and if it is any other value, it is determined that it is off. In other words, the determination of the hit and the determination of the hit type may be performed in one process.

However, in these configurations, a counter used for determining the stop pattern is newly required.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the commands are output one by one for each normal process in the order of the stop pattern command → the variation pattern command, and the variation end command is issued at the timing when the variation display time has elapsed. Although it is configured to output, it may be configured to output commands one by one for each normal process in the order of variation pattern command → stop pattern command.

  (7) In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described that transitions to a jackpot state as a special gaming state when a specific jackpot occurs, and then transitions to a high probability state as a specific gaming state. It may be configured to shift to a gaming state other than the probability state. For example, the special game state is shifted to a jackpot state in which a big winning opening / closing of 8 rounds is performed, and then the second game state is shifted to a second jackpot state in which a special round is opened / closed for 7 rounds. That is, it may be a pachinko machine in which the number of times of opening and closing the big prize opening is different between a specific jackpot and a non-specific jackpot. Or, as the specific gaming state, the jackpot probability does not increase, but the display time of the switching of the accessory lamp portion is shortened, or the opening time and the number of times of opening the electric accessory provided in the operating port device 35 are increased. It may be configured to shift to a high probability state.

  Furthermore, the specific gaming state may be configured to shift to a gaming state in which the player's degree of advantage is different between a specific jackpot and a non-specific jackpot. For example, it may be configured to shift to a high probability state in the case of a specific jackpot, but not to a high probability state in the case of a non-specific jackpot, but to shift to a high probability state until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are performed. . Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot, the state shifts to a high probability state until the symbol variation display is performed 100 times, and in the case of a non-specific jackpot, the configuration shifts to a high probability state until the symbol variation display is performed 30 times. Also good. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot, the game shifts to a high probability state in which the winning probability is 10 times higher than the normal gaming state until the symbol variation display is performed 100 times. In the case of a non-specific jackpot, the symbol variation display is 100 times. It is good also as a structure which transfers to the high-probability state whose winning probability doubles from a normal gaming state until it is performed. Needless to say, the number of games in which the state of high probability of an object continues may differ between a specific jackpot and a non-specific jackpot, and it goes without saying that these may be combined.

  As described above, in the case of non-specific hit, the game shifts to the first gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state, and in the case of specific hit, the player is more advantageous than the case of non-specific hit (first gaming state). Any configuration that shifts to the second gaming state may be used.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the main control device 71 is configured to determine the symbol variation pattern, the symbol type to be finally stopped, and the variation display time. However, this may be changed. For example, the main controller 71 is configured to determine only the variable display time. And it is set as the structure which the sub control apparatus 65 determines the change pattern which can be performed within a change display time, and the stop symbol of each symbol sequence Z1-Z3.

  (9) Needless to say, the present invention may be applied to other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiment. For example, the first lottery is performed when a game ball passes through the operating port, and when the first lottery is won, the special device is in a predetermined open state, and a big hit occurs when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device. It may be applied to a type of pachinko machine. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine provided with a storage device for storing and storing a prize ball to be paid out to a player as a virtual game medium.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as long as it is a structure that can reduce the reduction of satisfaction due to the effect of the effects of video, music, and sound effects during the special gaming state. Of course, various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.
Gaming machine A1.
2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is known that includes a picture display device that displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in a gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player such as a winning state. Is called. At the same time, the change display of the pattern is started. When the winning lottery is won, the combination of the specific patterns and the like are finally displayed on the display screen. At the same time, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. With the transition to the special game state, opening and closing of the variable pitching device provided in the game area is started, and a large amount of game balls are paid out.

  Also, in such a winning lottery, a lottery is performed between a specific win that shifts to a specific gaming state such as a high probability state after the special gaming state ends and a non-specific win that does not shift to the specific gaming state after the special gaming state ends. A gaming machine has been proposed. In such a gaming machine, if the winning lottery result is a specific win, the first specific picture combination is finally stopped and displayed. If the winning lottery result is a non-specific win, the second specific picture combination is finally stopped and displayed. It is common to make it.

For example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-125519 “Game Machine” in Patent Document 1, when an identification symbol that has started to be changed by a game ball entering a variable entrance is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol , In a gaming machine that generates a special game state in which a round from the time when the variable entrance is opened to the closed state is generated, a music performance means for playing music during the occurrence of the special game state, Performance time storage means for storing the performance time, performance time acquisition means for acquiring the performance time of the music to be started by the music performance means, performance state detection means for detecting the performance state of the music by the music performance means, and performance There has been proposed a gaming machine provided with specific effect means for starting a specific effect when a round is started in a state where the end of the performance of the music is detected by the state detection means.
JP 2008-125519 A

  In such a gaming machine, in a special state such as a big hit, an effect such as a song or video is executed by a display means such as a liquid crystal display.

  For example, according to the “gaming machine” disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine in which music is played during a big hit game, the player's interest is prevented from being reduced due to the interruption of music playing.

  However, for example, depending on the player's operation speed and operation technique, the time for a special state such as a big hit may vary greatly, so that it may end at an unexpected performance location. As described above, when the performance is ended despite the big hit game, there is a problem that the interest of the player is killed. On the other hand, even when the big hit game is over, the player's interest may be killed even when the performance continues.

  The present invention has been developed to solve such problems. In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a decrease in satisfaction due to a production effect by video, music, and sound effects during a special gaming state.

In the gaming machine A1, a special game advantageous to the player is started based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the special game is ended when a specific condition based on the player's gaming operation is satisfied.
An effect device for executing a game effect during the special game;
Effect control means for controlling a game effect executed by the effect device,
The production control means
Storage means for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game;
Selecting means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means;
A game machine comprising: an execution unit that causes the effect device to execute an effect selected by the selection unit.

The gaming machine A2 includes lottery means for lottering game states that transition after the special game before the special game is started,
In the gaming machine that transitions between the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state as the gaming state that is drawn by the lottery means,
An effect device for executing a game effect during the special game;
Effect control means for controlling a game effect executed by the effect device;
Storage means for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game;
Selecting means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means,
The stage device is
A first display effect for displaying a transition to the second gaming state before the start of the special game;
Before the start of the special game, at least a second display effect for displaying the transition to the second game state during the special game state without displaying the transition to the second game state. ,
The selection means stores second speed information corresponding to a case where the game progress is slower than the previous speed information than when the first speed information is stored in the storage means. A gaming machine, wherein the second display effect is selected from the first display effect and the second display effect at a high ratio.

  In the gaming machines A1 and A2, even if the time of the special gaming state is different, the presentation is selected based on the result of the measuring means, so that the presentation according to the intention of the developer is easily executed. For example, during the special game state, the production of an image, music, sound effect, or the like is reduced during the process, or when the special game is finished, the production is also easily finished when the division is good. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

The gaming machine A3 is a gaming machine of the gaming machine A1 or A2, characterized in that the effect control means has a common pre-effect and a post-effect, and selects an effect content in the middle.
The pre-production and the post-production are common, and by selecting the content of the production in the middle, the post-production is always at the end time, so it is difficult for the player during the special game to change the time.

The gaming machines A1 to A3 are the gaming machines A1 to A3, wherein the effect control means configures a special game effect for a long time by combining a plurality of types of effects executed in a short time.
In the effect control means, by combining the effects of a plurality of types executed in a short time and configuring the effect of a long-time special game, using the effect experienced in the short-time special game, It is difficult for a player to notice a long time.

The gaming machines A1 to A4 are characterized in that the gaming machine A5 selects the contents of the rendering depending on whether or not the rendering control means is performing a normal gaming operation.
In the production control means, the content of the production is selected according to whether or not the normal game operation is being performed, so that even when a special operation such as stopping or taking a break during the special game is performed, it is not during the game. By not measuring, the production time can be calculated without causing an error.
The gaming machines A1 to A5 are the gaming machines A1 to A5, wherein the presentation control means selects the contents of the presentation with reference to the winning speed in the most recent special game.

In the effect control means, by selecting the contents of the effect with reference to the winning speed in the special game of the most recent predetermined number of times, for example, for the gaming machine that has been adjusted for the nail, since the data accumulated in the past is not used, it was always newly measured. The production based on the production time becomes possible.
The gaming machine B1 has lottery means for lottery based on an operation by a player,
Special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a predetermined special gaming state based on the result of the lottery being a predetermined result;
Special gaming state ending means for ending the special gaming state at least according to a predetermined condition related to the player's operation;
In the special gaming state, a gaming machine comprising a performance execution means for performing a performance by video, music or sound effects or a combination thereof,
A measuring means for measuring the relationship between the game situation and time,
A gaming machine comprising: a measurement result obtained by the measurement means; and a storage means in which a correspondence between effects is stored.

In the gaming machine B2, a special game advantageous to the player is started based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the special game ends when a specific condition based on the player's gaming operation is satisfied.
An effect device for executing a game effect during the special game;
Production control means for controlling the game production executed by the production device,
The production control means includes
Storage means for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game;
Selection means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means;
An effect executing means for causing the effect device to execute an effect selected by the selecting means.

  In the gaming machines B1 and B2, even if the time of the special gaming state is different, the effect is selected based on the result of the measuring means or the speed information, so that the effect according to the intention of the developer is easily executed. For example, during the special game state, the production of an image, music, sound effect, or the like is reduced during the process, or when the special game is finished, the production is also easily finished when the division is good. Therefore, the special gaming state effect can be ended at a suitable location, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

The gaming machine B3 is a gaming machine of the gaming machine B1 or B2, wherein the storage means stores speed information based on at least a winning speed during a special game before the previous game.
The gaming machine B4 is a gaming machine B3, wherein the selection means selects an effect executed by the effect device based on a winning speed of a special game before the previous time.
According to the gaming machines B3 and B4, it is possible to estimate the end time based on the winning speed of the special game before the previous time, and to select the effect, so it is possible to estimate the end time with high accuracy based on the long-term result. .

In the gaming machine B5, the effect control means is
When the special game is executed, based on the speed information based on the winning speed of the special game being executed and the speed information based on the winning speed of the special game before the previous time stored in the storage means The game machines B2 to B4 are provided with update means for updating the speed information stored in the storage means to new speed information.
According to the gaming machine B5, when the special control is executed, the effect control means performs speed information based on the winning speed of the special game being executed and the special game before the previous time stored in the storage means. Speed information based on the winning speed of the game, and update means for updating the speed information stored in the storage means to new speed information based on the speed information, so that the reliability increases as the number of games increases. Is possible.

The gaming machine B6 is a gaming machine B1 to B5 in which the production control means has a common pre-production and a post-production, and selects production contents in the middle.
Gaming machines B1 to B6 are characterized by the fact that the effect control means composes effects of long-time special games by combining a plurality of types of effects executed in a short time.
The gaming machines B1 to B7 are characterized in that the gaming machine B8 selects the contents of the rendering depending on whether or not the effect control means is performing a normal game operation.
The gaming machines B1 to B8 are characterized in that the gaming machine B9 selects the contents of the rendering with reference to the winning speed in the last predetermined number of special games. According to the gaming machines B6 to B9, there are the same effects as the above gaming machines A3 to A6.

  In any one of the gaming machines 10, A1 to A6 and B1 to B9, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given. In addition, the winning speed may be a ratio of the number of winning times with respect to the launch time in the pachinko gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 10, A1 to A6 and B1 to B9, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals. The winning speed may be a ratio of the number of winning times with respect to game time in the slot machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 10, A1 to A6 and B1 to B9, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The change of the identification information is started due to the operation of, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation hand throw (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of information, and a large number of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. The winning speed may be the ratio of the number of winnings to the gaming time in a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can be used mainly for pachinko machines, slot machines, and parrot gaming machines, but any other equipment that produces effects by video, music, and sound effects during a special gaming state. It can be used for various devices.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
11 Outer frame
12 Body frame
13 Front door frame
15 Game board
34 Variable winning device as a variable pitching device
35 Actuator device
37 Variable display unit
41 Symbol display device as a symbol display device
43 Identification information display
44 Property lamp part
62 Display control device as slave control means
65 Sub-control device having standby fluctuation display means and subordinate control means
71 Main controller 102 provided with determination means, picture type determination means, etc. ROM provided with determination value storage means, etc.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to the player is started based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and the special game ends when a specific condition based on the player's game operation is satisfied,
An effect device for executing a game effect during the special game;
Effect control means for controlling a game effect executed by the effect device,
The production control means
Storage means for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game;
Selecting means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means;
A game machine comprising: an execution unit that causes the effect device to execute an effect selected by the selection unit. It has lottery means for drawing lots of game states that transition after the special game before the special game is started,
In the gaming machine that transitions between the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state as the gaming state that is drawn by the lottery means,
An effect device for executing a game effect during the special game;
Effect control means for controlling a game effect executed by the effect device;
Storage means for storing speed information corresponding to the winning speed during the special game;
Selecting means for selecting an effect executed by the effect device based on speed information stored in the storage means,
The stage device is
A first display effect for displaying a transition to the second gaming state before the start of the special game;
Before the start of the special game, at least a second display effect for displaying the transition to the second game state during the special game state without displaying the transition to the second game state. ,
The selection means stores second speed information corresponding to a case where the game progress is slower than the previous speed information than when the first speed information is stored in the storage means. A gaming machine, wherein the second display effect is selected from the first display effect and the second display effect at a high ratio.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means has a common pre-effect and a post-effect, and selects an effect content in the middle of the effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means constitutes an effect of a long-time special game by combining a plurality of types of effects executed in a short time.   The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means selects effect contents according to whether or not a normal game operation is being performed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means selects the contents of the effect with reference to a winning speed in the most recent special game.

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