JP2012170771A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent erroneous recognition of information related to a game by a player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes: a display control means 151 for controlling the display of the information related to the game in a display means 104; and a movable Yakumono (accessory) 130 arranged on the front surface side of the display means 104 and capable of performing a performance operation. Then, the display control means 151 erases the information related to the game in response to the start of the performance operation by the movable Yakumono 130 when the information related to the game is displayed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a movable accessory capable of performing an effect operation arranged on the front side of a display means.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a movable accessory capable of performing an effect operation arranged on the front side of a display unit is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, the display position of the identification information is changed according to the position of the movable accessory, thereby preventing the display of the identification information from being hidden by the movable accessory.

JP 2010-201232 A

However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem in that a player may misunderstand information related to the game.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, when the display position of the identification information is changed, it is difficult to confirm the display of the identification information, and there is a possibility that the player misidentifies the content of the identification information.
An object of the present invention is to prevent misrecognition of information related to a game by a player.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention may perform display control means for controlling display of information relating to a game on the display means, and an effect operation arranged on the front side of the display means. The display control means is configured to display the information related to the game in response to the start of the presentation operation by the movable accessory. It is characterized by erasing information on.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, information relating to the game is erased in response to the start of the rendering operation by the movable accessory.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to prevent misidentification of information related to the game by the player.
Here, for example, an effect symbol display device 104 described later corresponds to the display means. As information regarding a game, the round number image mentioned later corresponds, for example. As the display control means, for example, an effect control device 150 and a display control device 151 are applicable. As the movable combination, for example, a movable combination 130 described later corresponds.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the display control means displays information relating to the game in response to the end of the presentation operation by the movable accessory. It is characterized by.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, information relating to the game is displayed again in response to the end of the rendering operation by the movable accessory.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to more reliably prevent misrecognition of information related to the game by the player.

The gaming machine according to the third invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second invention, wherein the display control means displays information relating to the game when a special prize state is occurring. It is characterized by.
According to the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of information related to the game by the player when the special prize state is occurring.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, comprising a variable prize opening that is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern when the special prize state is generated, and the display control means includes: Information regarding the game is displayed when the variable winning opening is open.
According to the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of information related to the game by the player when the variable prize opening is opened.

Here, the variable prize opening corresponds to, for example, a big prize opening 115 described later.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the fifth invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, the information relating to the game is information relating to the number of times the variable winning opening is opened, and the display control means includes the variable winning opening. When the game is opened, information regarding the game regarding the number of times of release related to the release is displayed.
According to the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent misidentification of information related to the number of times the variable prize opening is opened by the player.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of information related to a game by a player.

It is a front view of a game board, and is a figure showing typically a part required for explanation. It is a front view of the game board in a state where the movable combination is performing a production operation. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the classification | category hit | winning special symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows the structure of a control command. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a round start designation | designated command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a round number display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a round end designation | designated command reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display state of the round number image in a special prize state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that performs variable display of a plurality of symbols on the effect symbol display device 104.
(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board 100 provided in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board, and is a diagram schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board in a state in which the movable accessory is performing an effect operation.
As shown in FIG. 1, a game board surface 102 is formed in front of the game board 100. An effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

The effect symbol display device 104 has four display areas (not shown) capable of performing variable display and stop display of the effect symbols (not shown) independently of each other.
In each of the first to third display areas, variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol are performed. The first effect design includes identification information such as numbers and characters. The variation display of the first effect symbol refers to a display in which a plurality of types of first effect symbols are switched. Moreover, the stop display of a 1st effect symbol means displaying in the state which stopped the 1st effect symbol.
In the fourth display area, variation display and stop display of the second effect symbol are performed. The second effect design is composed of figures, color bars, and the like. The variation display of the second effect symbol refers to a display in which the shape of the figure changes or a display in which the color of the color bar changes. Moreover, the stop display of the 2nd production symbol means displaying the symbol of a predetermined shape or displaying the color bar of a predetermined color.

Then, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the result of the special symbol lottery (special prize lottery) according to the combination of the effect symbols (first effect symbol and second effect symbol) stopped and displayed in the first to fourth display areas. To do.
A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The normal symbol starting gate 122 can always pass a game ball. In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed in response to the passage of the normal symbol start gate 122 by the game ball.

A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a. The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won. The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed so that a game ball cannot be won. Then, when the normal start lottery 111b is won, the second start winning opening 111b is opened in a predetermined pattern and a game ball can be won. The second start winning port 111b is opened and closed by a start winning port solenoid 158 (see FIG. 3).
In the pachinko machine 1, a special symbol lottery is executed in response to the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening 111a, 111b.

  Two special symbol display devices 107 a and 107 b are provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b includes a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b can perform variable symbol display and stop display of special symbols including numbers and symbols. And each special symbol display device 107a, 107b displays the result of special symbol lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. The special symbol display device 107a displays the result of the special symbol lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. Further, the special symbol display device 107b displays the result of the special symbol lottery executed when the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 111b. The display of the special symbol on each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the display of the effect symbol (first effect symbol and second effect symbol) on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

  An ordinary symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol.

A gaming state display device 109 is provided above the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The game state display device 109 is configured by an LED or the like. The game state display device 109 displays the number of times that the special symbol and the effect symbol can be continuously displayed (so-called “holding number”), the number of rounds in the special prize state, the occurrence of the short-time state, and the like.
A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The big winning opening 115 is a variable winning opening that configures a state in which a game ball cannot be won and a state in which a game ball can be won. The special winning opening 115 is normally closed so that a game ball cannot be won. Then, when the special symbol lottery is won and the special prize state is generated, the special winning opening 115 becomes an open state in a predetermined pattern, and a game ball can be won. The special prize opening 115 is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 159 (see FIG. 3).

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning ball is paid out in response to the winning of the game ball in the grand prize winning opening 115.
An out port 110 is provided below the grand prize winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102. The out port 110 collects game balls that have not won any winning ports.
A movable accessory 130 is disposed above the effect symbol display device 104. The movable accessory 130 is provided with a lamp (not shown). The movable accessory 130 can perform an effect operation that causes the lamp to emit light.

  The movable accessory 130 is configured to be movable between a first position (see FIG. 1) and a second position (see FIG. 2). The first position is a position where the movable accessory 130 is disposed outside (in the present embodiment, above) the effect symbol display device 104. The second position is a position where the movable accessory 130 is disposed on the front side of the effect symbol display device 104.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the movable accessory 130 is arranged at the first position, the entire front of the effect symbol display device 104 appears. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, when the movable accessory 130 is arranged at the second position, a part of the front of the effect symbol display device 104 is hidden by the movable accessory 130.
The movable accessory 130 is arranged at the first position when the production operation is not performed. And the movable accessory 130 is arrange | positioned in a 2nd position, when performing production | presentation operation | movement.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each winning opening.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start winning port switch 131a, a second starting winning port switch 131b, a big winning port switch 132, and a starting gate switch 133.
The first start winning port switch 131a detects the winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 111a, and transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second start winning port switch 131b detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b, and transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210. The big prize opening switch 132 detects the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening 115 and transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210. The start gate switch 133 detects the passage of the normal symbol start gate 122 by the game ball and transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 210, an effect control device 150, a display control device 151, a lamp control device 152, a sound effect control device 153, and an accessory control device 157 as control units. I have. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.

  The main control device 210 acquires (lottery) various random values in response to the detection of the winning game balls to the start winning ports 111a and 111b. The main control device 210 then transmits a control command and controls the entire game based on the acquired various random values. Further, the main controller 210 directly controls the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the gaming state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like. (Port output control).

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals input from the first start winning port switch 131a, the second start winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the start gate switch 133 to the CPU 220.

  The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, a game state display device 109, a prize ball payout control device 156, a start prize opening solenoid 158, and a big prize opening solenoid 159, respectively. Outputs control commands and control signals. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, as various control commands, there are a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, a round start designation command, a round end designation command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. In addition, the RAM 240 is provided with an area for storing start information acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the start winning ports 111a and 111b. Here, the start information is information such as various random values acquired by winning the game balls to the start winning openings 111a and 111b (for example, special symbol lottery random value, winning type determination random value, variation time determination) Random number).

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.

The CPU of the effect control device 150 controls each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the accessory control device 157 by executing processing according to a program stored in the ROM.
The effect control device 150 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates an effect control command corresponding to the determined effect, and transmits the generated effect control command, whereby the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the role. Each of the object control devices 157 is controlled.

The display control device 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control device 151 stores a program for effect display, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control device 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  In response to receiving an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a display control command) from the effect control device 150, the CPU of the display control device 151 specifies an image specified by the display control command according to a program stored in the ROM. Data is read from the ROM and the image data is output to the VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

The lamp control device 152 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the lamp 154. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the lamp control device 152 reads out control data corresponding to the lamp effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM, and the lamp 154 based on the control data. Turns on, blinks, turns off, etc.
The sound effect control device 153 controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker 155. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the sound effect control device 153 reads out the sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155.

  The accessory control device 157 controls the movable accessory 130. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the accessory control device 157 reads control data corresponding to the operation pattern of the movable accessory 130 indicated by the accessory control command from the ROM, and The movable accessory 130 is operated based on the control data.

(About special symbol lottery)
Next, the special symbol lottery will be described.
The main controller 210 executes a special symbol lottery in response to input of detection signals from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b.
When the special control lottery is won (in the case of “winning”), the main control device 210 causes a special prize state that is a gaming state in which the special winning opening 115 performs an opening operation. On the other hand, the main control device 210 does not cause a special prize state when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “off”).

The opening operation of the special prize opening 115 in the special prize state is repeatedly performed by the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state. The opening operation of the big winning opening 115 in each round continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a low probability state and a probability variation state are set as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery. The low probability state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is low (normal probability). Also, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the normal probability (for example, 10 times the normal probability).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the short time state is set as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. In the short time state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to a higher probability (for example, 10 times) than the normal lottery probability. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened. Furthermore, in the short time state, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is extended compared to the normal opening time.

Next, the type for winning the special symbol lottery will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the types of special symbol lotteries.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko machine 1, four types of special symbol lottery (special prize status) are defined: “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big win”, “probability 2 big win” and “small win”. Has been.
When the “normal jackpot” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are stopped and displayed with the “normal bonus symbol” on the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, and the production symbol is stopped and displayed with the “normal bonus symbol” on the production symbol display device 104. To control. When the “successful symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third display areas, the first effect is a combination of even numbers such as “2, 2, 2”. The symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth display area.

If the “normal jackpot” is won, the number of rounds in the special prize state is set to 15 times. In addition, when the “ordinary jackpot” is won, a low probability state and a short time state are generated after the end of the special prize state. The short time state continues until the special symbol lottery is executed 100 times or the special prize state is newly generated after the special prize state ends.
When winning the “probability 1 big win”, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol “probability 1 symbol” and the production symbol display device 104 stops the production symbol “probability 1 symbol”. Control to display. When the “probability 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third display areas, the first effect is a combination of the same odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1”. The symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth display area.

When winning the “probability 1 big hit”, the number of rounds in the special prize state is set to 15 times. In addition, when “probability 1 big hit” is won, after the end of the special prize state, a probability variation state and a short time state are generated. The short-time state continues until a new special prize state occurs.
When winning the “probability 2 big win”, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol as “probability 2 symbol”, and the production symbol display device 104 stops the production symbol as “probability 2 symbol”. Control to display. When the “probability 2 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third display areas, the first effect symbol is a combination of irregularities such as “1, 3, 5”. Is stopped and the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth display area.

When winning “probability 2 big hit”, the number of rounds in the special prize state is set to 2 times. In addition, the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is set shorter (about several ms) than “normal jackpot”. Further, when the “probability 2 big win” is won, after the special prize state is finished, the short-time state is not generated, and the probability variation state is generated.
When “Small Bonus” is selected, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop displaying the special symbol as “Small Bonus Symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol as “Small Bonus Symbol”. To control. When the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third display areas, the first effect symbol is a combination of irregularities such as “1, 3, 5” and the like. Is stopped and the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in “red” in the fourth display area.

When “Small Win” is won, the number of rounds in the special prize state is set to two. In addition, the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is set shorter (about several ms) than “normal jackpot”. In addition, when the “small hit” is won, a low-probability state is generated after the completion of the special prize state without the short-time state.
In the case of “missing”, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “missing symbol” and to cause the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol as “missing”. When the “designated symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third display areas, the first effect symbol is displayed with a non-regular combination such as “1, 1, 2”. In addition to the stop display, the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth display area.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, and mode data (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data and 1 indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of event data (EVENT) which is digital data of byte length.

  Main controller 210 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 150 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 210 transmits mode data in response to the first rise of the strobe signal, and then transmits event data in response to the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control command transmitted by the main controller 210 includes a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, a round start designation command, a round There are end designations.
The state designation command is a command for designating a special symbol lottery result (a win type in the case of winning). Specifically, the state designation command designates any one of “normal jackpot”, “probability change 1 big win”, “probability change 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of place” as a result of the special symbol lottery.

The variation time designation command is a command for designating the variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, n types (n = 68) of variation times (for example, 2 [s], 30 [s], 120 [s], etc.) are set as the variation times. The variable time designation command designates one of the n types of variable times.
The state designation command and the variation time designation command are transmitted at the start of the effect symbol variation display. At this time, first, a state designation command is transmitted, and then a variable time designation command is transmitted. Here, the start of the variation display of the effect symbol substantially coincides with the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

The symbol stop designation command is a command for designating the stop display of the effect symbol. The symbol stop designation command is transmitted when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, the stop display of the effect symbol is substantially the same as the stop display of the special symbol.
The special prize state start designation command is a command for designating the start of the special prize state. The special prize state start designation command designates the start of any one of “ordinary jackpot”, “probability 1 jackpot”, “probability 2 jackpot”, and “small jackpot”. The special prize state start designation command is output at the start of the special prize state.

The special prize state end designation command is a command for designating the end of the special prize state. The special prize state end designation command is output at the end of the special prize state.
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of each round in the special prize state. The round start designation command is output at the start of each round.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of each round in the special prize state. The round end designation command is output at the end of each round.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In step S100, per-decision random number update processing is executed to update various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the player's profit. Here, various random numbers that are directly related to the determination of the appearance ball include a random number used for a special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol lottery random number) for determining whether or not a special prize state is to be generated, a hit type determination random number, and the like. . In the hit determination random number update process, the special symbol lottery random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the special symbol lottery random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, variation time determination random number) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, switch input processing for inputting detection signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.
In step S106, start information update processing for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

In the start information update process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b based on the result of the switch input process in step S104. When it is determined that the detection signals are input from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b, the start information storage update process in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed.
Here, in this embodiment, up to four pieces of start information can be stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240.

  In the start information storage update process, it is determined whether the number of start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of stored start information is not “4” or more, the special symbol lottery random value, the hit type determination random number value, the variation time determination random number value, etc. are obtained (lottery) from the corresponding random number counter. Each acquired random number value (starting information) is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start information storage number (hereinafter referred to as start information storage number) is “4” or more, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S108, a hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110. The hit determination process will be described later.
In step S110, a winning process for generating a special prize state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112. The winning process will be described later.
In step S112, a winning ball payout process for paying out a winning ball is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.

  In the winning ball payout process, it is determined based on the result of the switch input process in step S104 whether or not a detection signal has been input from each of the winning opening switch 131a, 131b, 132. When it is determined that a detection signal is input from each winning hole switch 131a, 131b, 132, a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a prize ball payout operation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To do. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116 described later, a control command for performing a payout operation for the winning ball is transmitted to the winning ball payout control device 156.

In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the port output process, various control commands are output to the prize ball payout control device 156, the effect control device 150, and the like. In the port output processing, control signals are also output to the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, the game state display device 109, and the like.

Next, the hit determination process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, when executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, it is determined whether or not the special prize status flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. If it is determined that the special prize status flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special prize state flag is set (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (No), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is being changed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S216.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not start information is stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240. If it is determined that start information is stored (Yes), the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start information is not stored (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S206, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery random number value stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 matches the winning value, and if it is determined that it matches the winning value (Yes), The process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S214.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a special symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the special symbol lottery random value and the winning value is registered. In step S206, based on the special symbol lottery table, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery random number value stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 matches the winning value.

In step S208, a hit type determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S210.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination random number value stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 and the hit type determination table. As a result, any one of “ordinary jackpot”, “probability variation 1 big hit”, “probability variation 2 big hit”, and “small hit” is determined as the hit type.

In the hit type determination process, a state designation command corresponding to the determined win type is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, the state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.
In step S210, a hit special symbol display setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212.

In the hit special symbol display setting process, the variation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a per hour variation time lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation time determination random value and the variation time is registered. In the winning special symbol display setting process, the changing time of the special symbol is determined based on the changing time determination random number value stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 and the winning changing time lottery table.

Then, in the hit special symbol display setting process, a variable time designation command corresponding to the determined variable time is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.
Also, in the special symbol display setting process for hitting, a special symbol stop symbol is determined based on the hit type determined in step S208. Specifically, any one of “ordinary winning symbol”, “probability variation 1 symbol”, “probability variation 2 symbol”, and “small winning symbol” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

In step S212, a special symbol variation display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the special symbol variation display start process, the variation time determined in step S210 or step S214 described later is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol and start measuring the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S214, a special symbol display setting process at the time of disconnection is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212.
In the special symbol display setting process at the time of disconnection, the variation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined.
Here, the ROM 230 stores an off-time variation time lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation time determination random value and the variation time is registered. In the special symbol display setting process at the time of loss, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined on the basis of the variable time determination random number value stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 and the variable time random time lottery table.

Then, in the special symbol display setting process at the time of loss, a state designation command corresponding to “out” and a variation time designation command corresponding to the determined variation time are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, the state designation command and the variation time designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 150.
Further, in the special symbol display setting process at the time of detachment, “exclusion symbol” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

On the other hand, in step S216, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in the special symbol variation time timer in step S212 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S218. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S218, a special symbol stop display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S220.
In the special symbol stop display process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b perform special symbol stop display. At this time, the special symbol is stopped by the stop symbol determined in step S210 or step S214.

In the special symbol stop display process, a symbol stop designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.
In step S220, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed in step S218 is a winning stop symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol is a winning stop symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S222. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a winning stop symbol ("missing symbol") (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

Here, the winning stop symbol means any one of “ordinary winning symbol”, “probability variation 1 symbol”, “probability variation 2 symbol”, and “small hit symbol”.
In step S222, a special prize state flag setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the special prize state flag setting process, a special prize state flag and a special prize state start setting flag are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.

Next, the winning process in step S110 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the hit process.
In the winning process, when executed in step S110, the process first proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the special prize status flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. If it is determined that the special prize status flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special prize state flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the special prize state start setting flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. If it is determined that the special prize state start setting flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, when it determines with the special prize state start setting flag not being set (No), it transfers to step S310.
In step S304, a special prize state start setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306.
Here, in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, a round number counter ka for counting the number of rounds is stored.

In the special prize state start setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning type determined in step S208 is set as the value of the round number counter ka. Specifically, when the hit type is “normal winning symbol” or “probable variation 1 symbol”, k = 15 is set. Further, when the hit type is “probability 2 symbol” or “small hit symbol”, k = 2 is set.
In the special prize state start setting process, a special prize state start designation command for designating the start of the special prize state corresponding to the hit type determined in step S208 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a special prize state start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

In step S306, a waiting time timer setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S308.
Here, in a predetermined area of the RAM 240, a waiting time timer M for measuring a waiting time until the round is started is stored.
In the waiting time timer setting process, the waiting time timer M sets a waiting time at the start of the special prize state (for example, 15 [s]) and starts measuring the set waiting time.
In step S308, a special prize state start setting flag canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the special prize state start setting flag canceling process, the setting of the special prize state start setting flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is canceled (erased).

On the other hand, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed. If it is determined that the round is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S312. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S316.
Here, the execution of the round means that the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 is being performed.

In step S312, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer M has expired. If it is determined that the waiting time has expired (Yes), the process proceeds to step S314. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is not up (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S314, a round start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the round start process, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 is started.
In the round start process, a round start designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a round start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

On the other hand, in step S316, it is determined whether or not the round end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S318. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round end condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is ended and the original process is restored.
Here, the round end condition is an end condition of the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 related to each round. In the present embodiment, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening operation of the grand prize opening 115 starts, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big prize opening 115. When one of these is satisfied, it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied.

In step S318, a round end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S320.
In the round end process, the opening operation of the big prize opening 115 is finished and the big prize opening 115 is closed.
In the round end process, a round end designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a round end designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.
In step S320, a round number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S322.

In the round number update process, the round number counter ka is updated. Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the current round number counter ka is newly set as the value of the round number counter ka.
In step S322, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter ka is 0. If it is determined that the value of ka is not 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S324. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of ka is 0 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S326.

In step S324, a waiting time timer setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the waiting time timer setting process, the waiting time timer M sets a waiting time between rounds (for example, 10 [s]) and starts measuring the set waiting time.

On the other hand, in step S326, a special prize state end setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S328.
In the special prize state end setting process, a variation waiting time until the start of variation display of special symbols is permitted is set. Here, until the set variation waiting time elapses, the start of variation display of special symbols is prohibited.

In the special prize state end setting process, a special prize state end designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a special prize state end designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150.
In step S328, a special status flag release process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the special prize state flag canceling process, the special prize state flag in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 is canceled (erased).

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, a state designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S402.
In the state designation command reception process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined.

Specifically, depending on the result of the special symbol lottery specified by the state designation command (in the case of winning, the winning type), as the stop symbol of the production symbol, “normal winning symbol”, “probable variation 1 symbol”, “probable variation” One of “2 symbols”, “small hit symbol”, and “outlier symbol” is determined.
In addition, the production control device 150 transmits a display control command for designating the determined stop symbol to the display control device 151.
And the display control apparatus 151 will set the stop symbol which the said display control command specifies, if the display control command which designates a stop symbol is received.

On the other hand, in the status designation command reception process, when it is determined that the status designation command has not been received, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S402, a variable time designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S404.
In the variation time designation command reception process, it is determined whether or not a variation time designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation time designation command has been received, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a variation pattern determination table set for each combination of the result of the special symbol lottery and the variation time. In each variation pattern determination table, the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number value and the variation pattern is registered.

Then, the effect control device 150 acquires the variation pattern determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the production control device 150 corresponds to the combination of the special symbol lottery result (winning type in the case of winning) specified by the state specifying command received in step S400 and the changing time specified by the received changing time specifying command. Read the variation pattern determination table.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 determines the fluctuation pattern of an effect design based on the acquired fluctuation pattern determination random value and the read fluctuation pattern determination table.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command for designating the determined variation pattern to the display control device 151.
Then, when the display control device 151 receives the display control command for designating the variation pattern, the production design display device 104 starts the variation display of the production symbol by the variation pattern designated by the display control command.

On the other hand, in the variable time designation command reception process, when it is determined that the variable time designation command has not been received, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S404, a symbol stop designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S406.
In the symbol stop designation command reception process, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol stop designation command has been received, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed.

Specifically, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command that instructs stop display of the effect symbols.
Then, when receiving the display control command for instructing the stop display of the effect symbol, the display control device 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to stop the effect symbol. At this time, the display control device 151 performs stop display of the effect symbol by the stop symbol set in step S400.

On the other hand, in the symbol stop designation command receiving process, if it is determined that the symbol stop designation command has not been received, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S406, a special state start designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S408.
In the special prize state start designation command reception process, it is determined whether or not a special prize state start designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special prize state start designation command has been received, a special prize state effect is started.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores an effect pattern determination table for the special prize state effect set for each hit type. In each effect pattern determination table, the correspondence between the special prize state effect determination random number value and the effect pattern of the special prize state effect is registered.

And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 acquires a special prize state production | presentation determination random number value from a corresponding random number counter first.
In addition, the effect control device 150 reads an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the hit type specified by the received special prize state start specifying command.
Then, the effect control device 150 determines the effect pattern of the special prize state effect based on the acquired special prize state effect determination random value and the read effect pattern determination table.

  The effect pattern of the special prize state effect is a program showing a series of effect scenarios executed during the special prize state. That is, in the effect pattern, the type of effect executed during the special prize state, the timing for starting the effect, the timing for ending the effect, and the like are set. In the effect pattern, a program indicating a scenario is set for each of the effect by the image displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, the effect by the sound effect output from the speaker 155, the effect by the lamp 154, and the effect by the operation of the movable accessory 130. ing. Therefore, by starting the execution of the production pattern, the production by the image displayed on the production symbol display device 104, the production by the sound effect output from the speaker 155, the production by the lamp 154, and the production by the operation of the movable accessory 130 are respectively performed. , As appropriate.

Then, the production control device 150 starts executing the decided production pattern. Specifically, according to the production pattern, the production control command is transmitted to each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the accessory control device 157.
As a result, a series of special prize state effects are started with the start of the special prize state.
Here, a round number counter kb for counting the number of rounds is stored in a predetermined region of the RAM of the effect control device 150.
In the special prize state start designation command reception process, the value of the round number counter kb is reset to zero.

On the other hand, in the special prize state start designation command reception process, when it is determined that the special prize state start designation command has not been received, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S408, a special prize state end designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S410.
In the special prize state end designation command reception process, the special prize state effect being executed is terminated. At this time, after finishing the special prize state effect, a predetermined special state end effect may be executed.

On the other hand, in the special prize state end designation command receiving process, when it is determined that the special prize state end designation command has not been received, the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S410, a round start designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S412. The round start designation command reception process will be described later.
In step S412, a round number display control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S414. The round number display control process will be described later.
In step S414, a round end designation command reception process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. The round end designation command reception process will be described later.

Next, the round start designation command receiving process in step S410 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing round start designation command reception processing.
In the round start designation command reception process, when it is executed in step S410, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, it is determined whether or not a round start designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round start designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round start designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S502, a round flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S504.
In the round flag setting process, a round flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150. Note that the in-round flag is set while the round is being executed (while the winning opening 115 is being opened).
In step S504, a round number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S506.
In the round number update process, the round number counter kb is updated. Specifically, a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the current round number counter kb is newly set as the value of the round number counter kb.

In step S506, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in operation. If it is determined that the movable accessory 130 is not in operation (No), the process proceeds to step S508. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable accessory 130 is in operation (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, the operation of the movable accessory 130 means that an effect operation by the movable accessory 130 is being executed. Here, a detection means capable of detecting that the movable accessory 130 is arranged at the first position is provided, and it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in operation based on a detection result by the detection means. It doesn't matter.

In step S508, a round number display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
The round number display process is a process for displaying an image indicating the current round number (hereinafter, a round number image) on the effect symbol display device 104. Here, the current number of rounds refers to the number of rounds related to the opening operation during the opening operation of the special winning opening 115.
Specifically, the effect control device 150 refers to the value of the round number counter kb and grasps the current number of rounds. Then, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command for designating display of the round number image corresponding to the grasped round number.

Then, when the display control device 151 receives a display control command for designating display of the number-of-rounds image, the display design device 104 starts displaying the number-of-rounds image designated by the display control command. As a result, the display of the number-of-rounds image indicating the current number of rounds is started on the effect symbol display device 104.
The display control device 151 continues to display the round count image until a display control command for designating the deletion of the round count image is received.

Next, the round number display control process in step S412 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the round number display control process.
In the round number display control process, when executed in step S412, as shown in FIG. 11, the process first proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not the in-round flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM. If it is determined that the in-round flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the in-round flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the round number image is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. If it is determined that the round number image is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round count image is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608.
In step S604, it is determined whether or not to end the operation of the movable accessory 130. If it is determined to end the operation of the movable accessory 130 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the movable accessory 130 is not finished (being in operation) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to end the operation of the movable accessory 130 based on the effect pattern of the special prize state effect determined in step S406.

In step S606, a round number display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the round number display process in step S606 is the same process as the round number display process in step S508.
Thereby, in response to the end of the operation of the movable accessory 130, the effect symbol display device 104 starts displaying the round number image corresponding to the current round number.

On the other hand, in step S608, it is determined whether or not the operation of the movable accessory 130 is to be started. When it is determined that the operation of the movable accessory 130 is to be started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610. On the other hand, when it determines with not starting the action | operation of the movable accessory 130 (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.
Here, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to start the operation of the movable accessory 130 based on the effect pattern of the special prize state effect determined in step S406.
In step S610, a round number erasure process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
The round number deletion process is a process for deleting the round number image displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.

Specifically, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command that designates erasing of the round count image.
When the display control device 151 receives a display control command for designating deletion of the round number image, the display control device 151 deletes the round number image displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.
Thereby, in response to the start of the operation of the movable accessory 130, the display of the round number image is erased in the effect symbol display device 104. Then, during the operation of the movable accessory 130, the effect symbol display device 104 is in a state where an image of the number of rounds is not displayed.

Next, the round end designation command receiving process in step S414 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing round end designation command reception processing.
In the round end designation command reception process, when executed in step S414, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, it is determined whether a round end designation command has been received. If it is determined that a round end designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round end designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the round number image is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. If it is determined that the round number image is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round number image is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S706.
In step S704, a round number elimination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S706.

Here, the round number deletion process in step S704 is the same process as the round number deletion process in step S610.
Thereby, the display of the number-of-rounds image is erased in the effect symbol display device 104 in response to the end of the round.
In step S706, a round flag release process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the in-round flag canceling process, the setting of the in-round flag in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is canceled (erased).

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the round number image in the special prize state.
In the pachinko machine 1, a special symbol lottery is executed when a game ball wins a start winning opening 111a, 111b. When the special symbol lottery is executed, after the effect symbol display device 104 displays the variation of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery.

When the special symbol lottery is won, the special symbol state is displayed after the “normal winning symbol”, “probable variation 1 symbol”, “probability variation 2 symbol” or “small winning symbol” is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display device 104. Is born.
In the special prize state, the opening control of the special prize opening 115 is repeatedly executed by the number of rounds corresponding to the winning type.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special prize state, when each round is executed, the effect symbol display device 104 displays a round number image indicating the current number of rounds.
For example, when the first round (the opening control of the first big prize opening 115) is being executed, the characters “1 round” are displayed as the round count image, and the second round (the second big round) When the winning opening 115 is being controlled), the characters “2 rounds” are displayed as the round count image.

On the other hand, when the special prize state is generated, the special prize state effect is executed. The predetermined special prize state effect includes an effect by the movable accessory 130.
Here, when the production by the movable combination 130 is started, the movable combination 130 is arranged at the second position on the front side of the production symbol display device 104 (see FIG. 2). Thereby, when the effect operation by the movable accessory 130 is being executed, a part of the front of the effect symbol display device 104 is hidden by the movable accessory 130, and the player is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. It is difficult to visually recognize the existing image.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect control device 150 starts the effect operation by the movable accessory 130 when the effect operation by the movable accessory 130 is executed while the round count image is displayed. Depending on, the displayed round count image is deleted.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 displays a round frequency image again according to completion | finish of production | presentation operation | movement by the movable accessory 130. FIG.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the number of rounds.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the round count image is applied as information regarding the game to be deleted in response to the start of the effect operation by the movable accessory 130. However, the information related to the game may be information indicating the number of reserved start information, a stop symbol of the effect symbol (winning effect symbol), information indicating the number of prize balls paid out during the special prize state, or the like.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the completion condition of the probability variation state is assumed to occur until a special prize state is generated a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as a limiter number) in the probability variation state. The number of limiters may be used as information related to the game.
In the said embodiment, it is the structure which determines the production | presentation pattern of one special prize state effect about one special prize state. However, it may be configured to determine a plurality of special condition effect production patterns for one special prize state. For example, the effect pattern of the special prize state effect may be determined for each round. Further, the effect pattern of the special prize state effect may be determined every predetermined number of rounds. For example, the effect pattern of the special prize state effect is determined for each of the 1st to 5th rounds, the 6th to 10th rounds, and the 11th to 15th rounds.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 104 Production | presentation symbol display device 111 Start winning device 111a First starting winning port 111b Second starting winning port 115 Large winning port 130 Movable accessory 131a First starting winning port switch 131b Second starting winning port switch 132 Large winning port Switch 133 Start gate switch 150 Production control device 151 Display control device 152 Lamp control device 153 Sound effect control device 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 157 Property control device 210 Main control device 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 input port 255 output port

Claims (5)

Display control means for controlling display of information about the game on the display means;
A game machine comprising a movable accessory capable of performing an effect operation arranged on the front side of the display means,
The display control means includes
A game machine, wherein information relating to a game is erased in response to the start of the effect operation by the movable accessory while displaying information relating to the game. The display control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein information related to the game is displayed in response to the end of the effect operation by the movable accessory. The display control means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein information relating to the game is displayed when a special prize state is generated. A variable prize opening that is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern when the special prize state is generated,
The display control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein information relating to the game is displayed when the variable prize opening is opened. The information regarding the game is information regarding the number of times the variable winning opening is opened,
The display control means includes
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the variable prize opening is opened, information on the game regarding the number of times of opening related to the opening is displayed.

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