JP2013173047A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing reduction in operating ratio of a game machine, and executing a performance in a row for allowing a player to have a predetermined expectation while giving an opportunity to enter a game state advantageous to the player.SOLUTION: A sound lamp controller 113 controls a third pattern display device 81 to simultaneously execute a continuous notice performance in parallel with a variable performance. Settings are configured such that the continuous notice performance is performed in addition to the variable performance within the time assigned to execution of the variable performance, thereby preventing execution time of the variable performance from being increased when the continuous notice performance is executed. As a result, a reserved variable performance can be consumed earlier, thereby enabling a player to continue shooting balls even if many variable performances are reserved. Reduction in operating ratio of a Pachinko machine 10 is prevented, and a performance for allowing a player to have a predetermined expectation can be executed in a row, while giving an opportunity to enter a game state advantageous to the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

  In recent years, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various effect images such as variation effects are displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the interest of the game. The fluctuating effect is an effect that starts when a ball enters (wins) the entrance (starting entrance). For example, the effective display area has a total of 3 or 3 × 3 cells horizontally or vertically. Nine symbols and the like are displayed, and the symbols and the like displayed based on a predetermined game condition are scrolled. When the scrolling stops, the stop symbols are in a predetermined combination at a predetermined stop position. A big hit is generated in some cases.

In addition, during scrolling of symbols, etc., an entertainment effect that suggests in advance that a gaming state (for example, a big hit) advantageous to the player with a higher probability than normal times may occur in advance (for example, an effect by reach display, etc.) In order to provide a player with a sense of expectation for an advantageous game, an attempt has been made. The effect of reach display is, for example, by stopping the left and right two symbol rows among the three symbol rows being scrolled at a predetermined symbol, and then scrolling the middle one symbol row at a low speed, On the other hand, this is an effect that gives a sense of expectation to stop at a predetermined combination of stop symbols. The effect by the reach display is performed for a longer time than the normal variation effect (variation effect without the reach display) in order to give the player a higher expectation. In general, the pattern of the entertainment effect is selected together with a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot performed at the time of starting winning a prize.
Now, as an interesting production pattern, there is known a gaming machine that suggests a transition to an advantageous gaming state continuously through a plurality of fluctuating productions (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice production”). Yes. This continuous notice effect is performed by accompanying reach display for all the changing effects that have been waiting before the confirmation when the pattern of the interest effect is confirmed at the time of starting winning. And by this continuous notice effect, the interest of the game is improved by giving the player a sense of expectation of a gaming state that is advantageous over a plurality of variable effects instead of a single variable effect.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-24383

  However, as described above, in the gaming machine that performs the continuous notice effect, while the reach display is accompanied by the reach display for all the variable effects that were waiting before the transition to the advantageous gaming state is confirmed, the effect by the reach display is Since the execution time is longer than a normal variation effect (variation effect without performing reach display), the time required for all the variation effects becomes longer until a series of continuous notice effects are completed. Here, the maximum number of standbys of the variation effect is determined by the gaming machine (for example, four), and when the variation effect of the maximum number of standbys is already present, a ball enters the entrance (starting port) ( Even if a prize is won, the prize is ignored. Thereby, when the continuous notice effect is started in a state where a plurality of change effects are already waiting, the wait change effect is not easily executed, and the decrease in the number of waits for change effects is slow. To prevent the starting prize from being ignored, the ball is stopped. Therefore, for the hall, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered, while for the player, there is a problem that the chance of generating the jackpot is lost.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and suppresses a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine, and also gives the player an opportunity to transition to an advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuously performing effects that give a player a predetermined sense of expectation.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and a lottery means for performing a lottery when the detecting means detects the establishment of the starting condition. And a selection means for selecting a first effect mode that is a dynamic display of the identification information based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and the selection based on an instruction from the main control means Sub-control means having first effect execution means for executing the first effect in a mode selected by the means, and identification information predetermined in the first effect executed by the first effect execution means In a gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined gaming value on the condition that a combination of the above appears, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a second effect different from the first effect. Judgment And a permission transmitting means for transmitting a permission command for permitting execution of the second effect to the sub-control means when it is determined by the determining means to perform the second effect. The sub-control unit is configured to receive a permission command transmitted by the permission transmission unit and a storage unit that stores the number of standby times of the first production executed by the first production execution unit. In each of the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means, the second effect is performed in addition to the first effect during the time allotted to the execution of the first effect. A second setting unit that executes the second effect when the first effect execution unit executes the first effect in which the second effect is added by the setting unit. Production execution means Equipped with a.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, comprising a plurality of presentation means for executing various presentations, wherein the first presentation execution means is one of the plurality of presentation means. The first effect is executed using means, and the second effect executing means uses the effect means different from the one effect means while the second effect is executed. Perform the production.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of effect means display a first display means for displaying an image corresponding to one effect, and display on the first display means. Second display means for displaying an image corresponding to an effect different from the effect to be performed, wherein the first effect execution means causes the first display means to display a dynamic display of the identification information. The first effect is executed, and the second effect executing means displays the predetermined information on the second display means, thereby executing the second effect while the first effect is executed. To do. The first display means and the second display means may be configured in the same display device as in the gaming machine according to claim 5 or claim 6, or may be different from each other. It may be constituted by a display device.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the determination means determines that the second presentation is performed with a predetermined probability. A changing means for changing the probability according to the number of waiting times stored in the storage means.

  A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the determination means determines that the second presentation is performed with a predetermined probability, and the predetermined The combination of identification information predetermined in the first effect executed by the first effect executing unit is the result of the lottery performed by the lottery unit performed when the detection unit detects the establishment of the start condition. 2nd change means to change according to whether it is what makes it appear.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, in the main control means, the first effect mode is the selection means based on the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. It is selected by. Then, in the sub control means, the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the first effect executing means as the first effect in the selected mode. Further, in the main control means, it is determined by the determining means whether or not the second effect different from the first effect is performed. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect is performed, the second effect is determined. A permission command for permitting execution of the effect is transmitted to the sub-control means by the permission transmission means of the main control means. On the other hand, when the establishment of the start condition is detected in the main control means, the first effect corresponding to the establishment of the start condition detected in the past is being executed by the first effect execution means of the sub control means The first effect corresponding to the establishment of the detected start condition this time is on standby, and the number of standby times is stored in the storage means provided in the sub-control means. Then, when the sub-control means receives the permission command transmitted from the main control means, it is assigned to the execution of the first effect in each of the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. The second effect is set by the setting means of the sub-control means so that the second effect is performed in addition to the first effect, and the first effect to which the second effect is added is the first effect. When executed by the first effect execution means, the second effect is executed by the second effect execution means.

  Thereby, for example, when the transition to the gaming state that gives a predetermined game value to the player is confirmed as a result of the lottery, the main control means determines that the second effect is to be performed by the determination means. For example, every time the first effect that was waiting before the confirmation is executed by the sub-control means by the first effect executing means, in addition to the first effect, the second effect is the second effect. It is executed by execution means. Therefore, if the second effect is continuously executed together with the first effect, after all the first effects that have been waiting have been completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is indicated to the player to the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to transition to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In addition, the second effect is not performed by rewriting the aspect of the first effect as in the conventional gaming machine described above, but within the time allotted to the execution of the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution time of the first effect from becoming long as the second effect is executed. Thus, for example, when the maximum number of standby times for the first effect is determined and the start condition is satisfied at a stage where the first effect for the maximum number of standby times is satisfied, the establishment of the start condition is ignored. Even if it is a thing, since the number of times of waiting is consumed early by suppressing the execution time of the first effect to be short, even in the situation having the first effect for the maximum number of times of waiting for the player Thus, the ball can be continuously driven. Therefore, it is possible to continuously execute an effect that gives the player a predetermined sense of expectation while suppressing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine and giving the player an opportunity to transition to an advantageous gaming state. There is an effect that can be.

  Also, in general gaming machines, the lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined gaming value to a player is performed by the main control of the gaming machine. Therefore, in order to prevent a lottery processing delay or malfunction, It is required to reduce the processing load related to control. On the other hand, the main control means determines whether or not to perform the second effect, and when determining that the second effect is to be performed, transmits a permission command for permitting the execution to the sub-control means. Since only the processing is performed, the processing load can be reduced. On the other hand, if an arithmetic processing unit with high processing capability is used as the sub-control means, even if the processing load related to the execution of the second effect is high, the second effect can be easily used as the second effect execution means. It can be executed against. In this way, by transmitting a permission command for permitting the execution of the second effect from the main control means to the sub-control means, the main control means is caused to execute a process with a low processing load, and a process with a high processing load is performed. By causing the sub-control means to execute, there is an effect that the second effect can be easily executed. In addition to the permission command, if the lottery result by the lottery means of the main control means and the first effect mode selected by the selection means are transmitted from the main control means to the subcontrol means, the setting means of the subcontrol means The aspect of the 2nd production added in can be set variously, and there exists an effect that various expectations can be given to a player.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first effect means is used among the effect means provided in order to execute various effects. Is performed by the first effect executing means, and the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect is executed using the effect means different from the one effect means. The Thereby, since the 2nd effect is performed while the 1st effect is performed using the production means different from the 1st effect, the 2nd effect is made into execution of the 1st effect. In the allocated time, it can be easily executed in addition to the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily obtain a gaming machine capable of executing a second effect different from the first effect over a plurality of times of the first effect while suppressing an increase in the time required for the first effect. There is an effect that can be.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the second aspect, the first effect is displayed by displaying the dynamic display of the identification information on the first display means. The second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect is executed by displaying the predetermined information on the second display means. Accordingly, if the predetermined information is continuously displayed on the second display unit every time the dynamic display of the identification information is displayed on the first display unit, for example, the game of the gaming machine is given to the player. There is an effect that it is possible to give a predetermined sense of expectation that the state changes to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In addition, since the second effect is performed by the display of the second display means, if it is configured so that various display modes of the second effect can be selected, there is an effect that various effects can be performed.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the predetermined means that is changed by the changing means according to the number of standby times stored in the storage means With the probability, the determination means determines that the second effect is performed. Here, since the second effect is performed in correspondence with the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means, for example, if the predetermined probability is set higher as the number of standby times is larger, When it is determined that an effect is to be performed, there is a high possibility that the number of consecutive times of the second effect will increase. As a result, the player can recognize that an effect different from the normal effect has been performed by continuously performing the second effect, so that the player has a special sense of expectation. There is an effect that can be given. In addition, since the number of standby times of the first effect generally takes a small value, if the predetermined number of times is set higher as the number of standby times is larger, the second frequently occurs when the number of standby times is small. On the other hand, there is an effect that the second effect can be easily performed when the number of standby times increases.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 5, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the lottery by the lottery means performed when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means With a predetermined probability that the result is changed by the second changing means depending on whether or not the result is a combination of identification information determined in advance in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means. When the second effect is performed, the determination means determines. Thereby, for example, a predetermined probability in the case where the lottery result causes a predetermined combination of identification information to appear in the first presentation executed by the first presentation execution means is used as a combination of predetermined identification information. If it is larger than the predetermined probability in the case where it does not appear, if the second production is performed continuously with all the first productions that have been waiting, the last It is highly likely that a predetermined combination of identification information will appear in one production, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is likely to transition to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to the player. Can be suggested to the player. Therefore, there is an effect that a high sense of expectation can be given to the player. In general, as a lottery result of the lottery means, a ratio of obtaining a result of making a predetermined combination of identification information appear in the first effect executed by the first effect executing unit is set to be small. On the other hand, a predetermined probability in the case where the lottery result causes a predetermined combination of identification information to appear in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means is obtained by using a predetermined combination of identification information. If the result is such that a predetermined combination of identification information does not appear if it is made larger than a predetermined probability in the case where it does not appear, the second presentation is not frequently performed. On the other hand, there is an effect that the second effect can be easily performed when a result of revealing a predetermined combination of identification information is obtained.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining the bit structure of a pending | holding frequency command. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the content of the continuous notice determination table. It is a schematic diagram which shows typically the content of the continuous notice flag. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. (A) is the timing chart which showed the production timing of the super reach fluctuation production and the continuous notice production in time series when the super reach fluctuation production is set as the production mode of the fluctuation production, and (b) shows the fluctuation It is a timing chart which showed the effect timing of the normal reach fluctuation production and the continuous notice effect when the normal reach fluctuation production is set as the production mode of the production in a time series, and (c) is the out of fluctuation production as the production mode of the fluctuation production. 6 is a timing chart showing the production timings of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect in a time-series manner when is set. It is the flowchart which showed the external interruption process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the change production process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is the timing chart which showed the production timing of the super reach fluctuation production and the continuous notice production in time series when the super reach fluctuation production is set as the production mode of the fluctuation production, and (b) shows the fluctuation It is a timing chart which showed the effect timing of the normal reach fluctuation production and the continuous notice effect when the normal reach fluctuation production is set as the production mode of the production in a time series, and (c) is the out of fluctuation production as the production mode of the fluctuation production. 6 is a timing chart showing the production timings of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect in a time-series manner when is set. It is the flowchart which showed the change production process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a pachinko machine. 10 is a rear view of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the effect pattern of the variable display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51 by a change in electric resistance (Not shown). When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. Thus, the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent a situation where the ball guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 once returns to the ball guide passage again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate whether or not the state is changing by a lighting state, or when a start winning is given as a stop symbol after the end of the change (when entering the first entrance 64). A symbol corresponding to a lottery result (first probability variation jackpot, second probability variation jackpot, hourly / temporary bonus jackpot, or losing) is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of holdings is indicated by a lighting state. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color.

  The above-mentioned “first probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot) in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds. Is a probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot) in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of two rounds. The “short-time jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after a maximum of 15 rounds and hits a short-time state for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). .

  Here, the “high probability state” means a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability is changing (probability is changing), in other words, it is easy to shift to the special gaming state. It is the state of the game. Further, the high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. On the other hand, the “low probability state” means a time when the probability change is not in progress and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the probability of jackpot is lower than that at the time of probability change. Also, the short-time state (short-time medium) in the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased and the first entrance entrance It means a game state in which a ball can easily enter 64. In addition, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 to be opened or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases by hit.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third symbol display device 81 configured with a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning at the first entrance 64 as a trigger. And a second symbol display device 82 composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol with the passage of the ball of the second entrance 67 as a trigger.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by a display control device 114, which will be described later, and for example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 (see FIG. 8) of the display screen are respectively double-open type. It is covered with an opaque door 87. The door 87 is provided with a door solenoid 87a (see FIG. 4) on the right or left side of the door 87, and sometimes the door 87 is opened to the front side by exciting the door solenoid 87a. The left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are configured to be visible to the player.

  The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display is performed accordingly. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, when the ball enters the first entrance 64 until the stop symbol (any one of the probable jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The number of entered balls is held up to 4 times, and the number of held times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and the number of lights of the holding lamp 85. Four hold lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and are arranged symmetrically above the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the winning at the first entrance 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, Or you may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) of 5 times or more. In addition, the hold lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically held in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is held. You may make it display in a different aspect (for example, a color and a lighting pattern) by the frequency | count. In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 85 may not perform lighting display.

  The second symbol display device 82 includes a second symbol display unit 83 and a holding lamp 84, and each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the display unit 83 displays a display symbol (second symbol). The symbol “○” and “x” in FIG. 1 are alternately lit to display a variation, and the variation display is stopped when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “◯”). The entrance 64 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of passes through the second entrance 67 of the sphere is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of suspensions is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and is also lit on the hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps on the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81. You may make it carry out using a part of. Similarly, the hold lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, and is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less (for example, (8 times). In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 performs a lottery lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). Further, the RAM 203 has a hold count counter 203a. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 11), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 10) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 16) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  The number-of-holds counter 203a holds the number of times of waiting (the number of waiting times) of the variable display (variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81) performed on the first symbol display device 37 based on the winning of the ball to the first entrance 64. ) Is counted up to 4 times. The initial value of the number-of-holding counter 203a is set to zero, and 1 is added to a maximum value of 4 each time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of times the variable display is held increases ( (See S603 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, the hold number counter 203a is decremented by 1 each time a variable display based on winning of a ball at the first entrance 64 is executed (see S304 in FIG. 12).

  The value of the hold number counter 203a (that is, the hold number) is notified to the sound lamp control device 113 by a hold number command (see S607, S609, and S610 in FIG. 15). The hold count command is a command transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sound lamp controller 113 every time a ball is won at the first entrance 64 and the hold count counter 203a is incremented by one. The voice lamp control device 113 lights up the number of the hold lamps 85 corresponding to the number of hold times based on the value of the hold number counter 203a notified by the hold number command.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the configuration of the pending number command will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the bit configuration of the hold count command. In the following description, the most significant bit (MSB) is assumed to be “seventh bit” and the least significant bit (LSB) is assumed to be “0th bit”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the hold count command is a 1-byte (8-bit) command, and the seventh to fifth bits are a fixed value “011” (2) indicating that this command is a hold count command. Decimal number). The voice lamp control device 113 confirms the values of the 7th to 5th bits of the command received from the main control device 110, and when the value is “011” (binary number), the received command is the number of pending times. The command can be recognized (see S1007 in FIG. 19).

  Also, the 2nd to 0th bits of the hold count command are constituted by the hold count. When the main controller 110 transmits a hold number command to the sound lamp controller 113, the main controller 110 uses the value of the hold number counter 203 a added by 1 by the winning of the ball to the first entrance 64 as the number of the hold number command. This applies from the 2nd bit to the 0th bit. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold count command from the main control device 110, the fluctuations held in the main control device 110 from the second bit to the 0th bit (that is, the lower 3 bits) of the received hold count command. The number of display suspensions is extracted (see S1008 in FIG. 19). As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 determines the number of times of holding of the variable display held in the main control device 110 by the hold number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the hold number counter 203a is incremented by one. The value can be obtained. As a result, the variable display hold count managed by the hold count counter 223a of the audio lamp control device 113 deviates from the actual variable display hold count held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even in this case, the deviation can be corrected by the next pending number command received.

  On the other hand, the number-of-holds command also serves as a continuous notice permission command for instructing the voice lamp control device 113 whether or not to allow the third symbol display device 81 to display the continuous notice effect. The continuous notice effect is a kind of notice effect that suggests (notices) that the result of the lottery performed at the time of winning the ball to the first entrance 64 is likely to be a big hit, and is held at the time of the winning. The same symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 together with the variation effect over all the variation effects (variation display). If this continuous notice effect is continuously displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 together with the suspended variation effect, the player is given a sense of expectation that will be a big hit after all the suspended variation effects have ended. It can be held against.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the role as the continuous notice permission command in the hold number command is performed by the continuous notice permission flag represented by the fourth bit of the hold number command and the game state flag after the continuous notice represented by the third bit. Is called. The continuous notice permission flag indicates whether or not the third symbol display device 81 is permitted to display the continuous notice effect. When the value is “1”, the continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. This indicates that display is permitted. In the case of “0”, it indicates that display of the continuous notice effect is not permitted on the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the game state flag after the continuous notice indicates that the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect (that is, the result of a lottery performed at the time of winning a ball to the first entrance 64 serving as a transmission trigger for the holding number command) is “ It is a flag indicating whether it is a “hit” or “out”. When the value is “1”, it represents “hit”, and when it is “0”, it represents “out”.

  The setting of the continuous notice permission flag and the game state flag after continuous notice is performed based on the result of a lottery performed at the time of winning a ball at the first entrance 64. That is, if the result of the lottery is “15R probable big hit”, the continuous notice permission flag is set to “1” and the game state flag after continuous notice is set to “1” (see S607 in FIG. 15). In the case of “reach”, the continuous notice permission flag is set to “1” and the game state flag after continuous notice is set to “0” (see S607 in FIG. 15). In other cases, the value of the continuous notice permission flag is set to “0”, and the game state flag after continuous notice is set to “0” (see S610 in FIG. 15). In this way, when the jackpot is the most advantageous gaming state for the player (15R probability variation jackpot), or even if it is out of reach, reach that impresses the player just before the jackpot ( The value of the continuous notice permission flag is set to “1” only in the case of front / rear reach). Thereby, when a continuous notice effect is displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, a high sense of expectation can be given to a player.

  When the number-of-holds command is received by the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control device 113 confirms the value of the fourth bit (that is, the continuous notice permission flag) of the number-of-holds command, and the value is “1”. If there is, the start of the continuous notice effect is determined with a predetermined probability (see S1014 in FIG. 19). At this time, the audio lamp control device 113 has a predetermined probability (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice probability”) for determining the start of the continuous notice effect as the third bit of the hold count command (that is, the gaming state after the continuous notice). It is configured to be changed according to the value of (flag) (see S1010 to S1012 in FIG. 19). This change in the predetermined probability will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thus, in the process related to the continuous notice effect, the main control device 110 performs only the permission judgment of the continuous notice effect based on the result of the lottery performed when the ball is won at the first entrance 64, The determination result is included in the hold count command as a continuous notice permission flag and transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Then, the sound lamp control device 113 determines the actual start of the continuous notice effect and sets the mode of the continuous notice effect based on the value of the continuous notice permission flag of the number-of-holds command. As a result, the processing in the main control device 110 can be concentrated on the lottery processing. On the other hand, if the processing capacity MPU 221 is used in the audio lamp control device 113, a variety of effects can be set for the continuous notice effect. .

  Further, in the main control device 110, if the result of the lottery is a jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot) which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, or even if it is off, one step before the jackpot against the player When it is a reach that gives the impression that it is (a back and forth reach), a continuous notice permission flag for permitting a continuous notice effect is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113 and included in the number-of-holds command. That is, not only in the case where the lottery result is a big hit, but also in the back and forth reach, the main controller 110 allows the continuous notice effect and the information is transmitted to the audio lamp controller 113. The execution of the continuous notice effect can also be determined in the case of a back and forth reach. As a result, even if the discontinuation continues as a result of the lottery, it is possible to have a high expectation to the player by performing the continuous notice effect, and the player is bored. Can be prevented.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown), and a specific prize. A solenoid 209 comprising a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side with the lower side of the opening and closing plate of the opening 65a as an axis, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like is connected.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 16) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle 51 is detected on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the ball firing is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, and outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, hold lamp 85, etc.) It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a variation effect (variation display) and a continuous notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the display control device 114, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113 stores a continuous notice determination table 222a. Further, the RAM 223 is provided with a holding number counter 223a, a continuous notice flag 223b, and a continuous notice determination counter 223c. Here, for convenience of explanation, the continuous notice determination counter 223c will be described first, and then the continuous notice determination table 222a, the hold count counter 223a, and the continuous notice flag 223b will be described in this order.

  The continuous notice determination counter 223c is a counter used for determining the start of the continuous notice effect, and is updated once every time the command determination process (see FIG. 19) of the sound lamp control device 113 is executed. The continuous notice determination counter 223c is updated by, for example, incrementing one by one within a range of 0 to 127, and returning to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 127).

  When the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold number command received from the main controller 110 is “1”, the sound lamp controller 113 determines the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c and the continuous explanation described below. The start of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the notice determination table 222a (see S1013 and S1014 in FIG. 19).

  In the continuous notice determination table 222a, when the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command received from the main control device 110 is “1”, that is, from the main control device 110 to the third symbol display device 81 continuously. It is a table for setting a “continuous notice determination probability” when there is a notification permitting display of a notice effect. Here, the continuous notice determination probability is a probability of determining that the third symbol display device 81 starts the continuous notice effect when receiving a notification permitting display of the continuous notice effect. The audio lamp control device 113 compares the continuous notice determination table 222a with the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c, and when the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is within the range indicated by the continuous notice determination table 222a, It is determined that the symbol display device 81 starts the continuous notice effect (see S1013 and S1014 in FIG. 19).

  Here, the details of the continuous notice determination table 222a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the continuous notice determination table 222a. As shown in FIG. 6, the continuous notice determination table 222a has two tables, a big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 and a losing time continuous notice determination table 222a2. When the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command received from the main controller 110 is “1”, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the third bit (game state flag after continuous notice). ), One of the two tables in the continuous notice determination table 222a is selected as the table used for setting the continuous notice determination probability. That is, when the game state flag after continuous notice is “1” (the game state after the end of continuous notice effect is “big hit”), the big success time continuous notice determination table 222a1 is selected, and the game state flag after continuous notice is “0”. "(The game state after the end of the continuous notice effect is" out "), the out-of-game continuous notice determination table 222a2 is selected (see S1010 to S1012 in FIG. 19). Thereby, the continuous notice determination probability can be changed according to the gaming state after the end of the continuous notice effect (“big hit” or “out”).

  Both the big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 and the off-time continuous notice determination table 222a2 can be taken by the number-of-holds counter 223a in the sound lamp control device 113 (the number of times of variation effects held in the main control device 110). The range of the continuous notice determination counter 223c that determines the start of the continuous notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice determination range”) is defined in association with the values “1” to “4”.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot time continuous notice determination table 222a1 defines “0” as the continuous notice determination range in association with the value “1” of the hold number counter 223a, and the value of the hold number counter 223a. “0” to 15 is specified as the continuous notice determination range in association with “2”, “0 to 39” is specified as the continuous notice determination range in association with the value “3” of the hold count counter 223a, and the hold In association with the value “4” of the number counter 223a, “0 to 63” is defined as the continuous notice determination range.

  Further, the off-time continuous notice determination table 222a2 associates with the value “1” of the hold count counter 223a, defines “0” as the continuous notice determination range, and associates with the value “2” of the hold count counter 223a. “0-9” is defined as the continuous notice determination range, “0-25” is defined as the continuous notice determination range in association with the value “3” of the hold count counter 223a, and the value “ In association with “4”, “0 to 39” is defined as the continuous notice determination range.

  The voice lamp control device 113 receives a hold number command from the main control device 110, and sets the continuous notice determination probability when the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the received hold number command is “1”. When either one of the big-hit continuous notice determination table 222a1 or the out-of-run continuous notice determination table 222a2 is selected as a table for performing, it is associated with the value of the holding number counter 223a at that time from the selected continuous notice determination table The continuous notice determination range is specified, and when the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c at that time is included in the continuous notice determination range, the start of the continuous notice effect is determined.

  Now, in both the big hit continuous notice determination table 222a1 and the out-of-run continuous notice determination table 222a2 in the example of FIG. 6, the continuous notice determination range is specified to be wider as the value of the holding number counter 223a is larger. However, if the continuous notice determination range is wide, it is easy to determine that the continuous notice effect is to be performed, and the probability of continuous notice determination increases, so that the big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 and the off-time continuous notice determination table 222a2 are both. It can be said that the higher the number of suspensions of the variable display in the main control device 110, the higher the continuous notice determination probability. Here, since the continuous notice effect is performed over all the fluctuating effects that are held when the continuous notice effect is determined, the higher the number of hold times, the higher the continuous notice determination probability becomes. There is a high possibility that the number of variable effects included in the continuous notice effects will increase. As a result, the player can recognize that the effect different from the normal effect has been performed as the continuous notice effect is performed over many continuous variable effects. A sense of expectation can be given. In addition, since the number of hold times of the variable display generally takes a small value, when the number of hold times is small, it can be suppressed so that the continuous notice effect is not frequently performed. When it becomes large, it is possible to facilitate the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, when the big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 and the outage continuous notice determination table 222a2 in the example of FIG. 6 are compared, the continuous notice determination range associated with the value of the same holding number counter 223a is the big hit time continuous. The advance notice determination table 222a1 is defined to be the same as or wider than the outlier continuous notice determination table 222a2. That is, the probability of continuous notice determination when the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect is “big hit” is the same as or more than the probability of decision of continuous notice when the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect is “out” Is set to be higher. As a result, when the continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is possible to suggest to the player that the game state is likely to become a “hit” after the end of the continuous notice effect. It is possible to give a high sense of expectation to the player. Also, normally, the probability that the gaming state after the end of the continuous notice effect (that is, the result of the lottery performed when winning the ball at the first entrance 64) is “big hit” is more than the probability of “losing”. Is set to a small value, so if the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect is “out”, it can be suppressed so that the continuous notice effect is not frequently performed. The continuous notice effect can be easily performed.

  As described above, the main control device 110 determines whether to permit the continuous notice effect even when the result of the lottery performed when the ball is won at the first entrance 64 is not only a big hit but also a back and forth reach. The determination result is notified to the sound lamp control device 113 as a continuous notice permission flag of the number-of-holds command. Then, the sound lamp control device 113 can determine the execution of the continuous notice effect even in the case of forward / backward reach or the like, according to the determination result (the value of the continuous notice permission flag of the hold count command) and various conditions. Since it is possible, execution of the continuous notice effect can be performed under various conditions. Thereby, when a continuous notice effect is performed, various expectations can be given to the player. In addition, even if the discontinuation continues as a result of the lottery, since the continuous notice effect is performed, it is possible to give the player a high expectation and prevent the player from becoming bored. be able to.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. The number-of-holds counter 223 a in the RAM 223 is a variable effect (variable display) performed on the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), and the number of variable effect holds on the main control device 110. This is a counter that counts up to 4 times (the number of standby times). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives a hold number command transmitted from the main control device 110 when a variable display hold number is added by winning a ball at the first entrance 64, the number of hold times is received. The value of the hold count counter 203a of the main control device 110 (that is, the hold count of the variable display held in the main control device 110) stored in the second bit to the 0th bit (lower 3 bits) of the command is extracted. The extracted value is stored in the hold count counter 223a (see S1008 in FIG. 19). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives a variation pattern command that is a variation display instruction command from the main control device 110 and sets the variation display mode in the third symbol display device 81 in response to the reception, the voice lamp control device 113 holds The value of the number counter 223a is decremented by 1 (see S1118 in FIG. 20). Thus, since the value of the hold count counter 223a is updated according to the command transmitted from the main control device 110, the value can be updated while synchronizing with the hold count counter 203a of the main control device 110.

  The value of the holding number counter 223a is used for lighting processing of the holding lamp 85. That is, among the four holding lamps 85, only the number of the holding lamps 85 corresponding to the value of the holding number counter 223a is turned on, and the remaining holding lamps 85 are turned off (see S905 in FIG. 18). In addition, the value of the hold number counter 223a is set when the continuous notice determination range is set according to the number of holds from the continuous notice determination table 222a (either one of the big hit continuous notice determination table 222a1 or the continuation notice determination table 222a2 when off). Also used for. Further, the value of the hold number counter 223a is also used for setting the continuous notice flag 223b when execution of the continuous notice effect is determined. A method for setting the continuous notice flag 223b will be described later in the description of the next successive notice flag 223b.

  The continuous notice flag 223b is a flag for setting whether or not the continuous notice execution is performed for the variation effect (holding ball) for each variation effect (holding ball) held by the main control device 110. Here, the details of the continuous notice flag 223b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the continuous notice flag 223b.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the continuous notice flag 223b is configured as a 1-byte (8-bit) variable, and corresponds to each hold count for each bit from the 3rd bit to the 0th bit (lower 4 bits). Fluctuation effects (holding balls) are assigned to each. Then, for each bit, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect in the reserved ball assigned to that bit is set. More specifically, the 0th bit of the continuous notice flag 223b is assigned a variation effect (first reserved ball) with the number of holdings “1”, and the first bit is a variation effect (second) with the number of holdings “2”. (Holding ball) is assigned, the variation effect (third holding ball) with the number of holdings “3” is assigned to the second bit, and the variation effect (fourth holding ball) with the number of holdings “4” is assigned to the third bit. Assigned. When “1” is set in each bit, it indicates that the continuous notice effect is executed in the changing effect (holding ball) corresponding to the bit, and when “0” is set, This indicates that the continuous notice effect is not executed in the change effect (holding ball) corresponding to the bit. Note that the seventh to fourth bits (upper 4 bits) of the continuous notice flag 223b are all set to “0” as unused areas.

  When the continuous notice flag 223b is received from the main control device 110 and the start of the continuous notice effect is determined, the value of the hold number counter 223a at that time (that is, the main control device 110 holds the continuous notice flag 223b). All the bits corresponding to the held balls held before the current holding ball are set to “1”. For example, when the value of the holding number counter 223a is “4”, that is, when the number of holdings of the fluctuating production being held is 4, the bits corresponding to the first to fourth holding balls held before the fourth holding ball ( (0th to 3rd bits) is set to “1”, and the value of the holding number counter 223a is “3”, that is, the holding number of the variable production being held is 3, the holding is made before the third holding ball. In addition, the bits (0th to 2nd bits) corresponding to the first to third reserved balls are set to “1”, and the value of the hold number counter 223a is “2”, that is, the number of hold times of the variable effect being held. Is 2, the bits (0th and 1st bits) corresponding to the first and second reserved balls held before the second reserved ball are set to “1”. In addition, when the value of the holding number counter 223a is “1”, that is, when the number of holdings of the variable effect being held is 1, only the bit corresponding to the first holding ball (the 0th bit) is set to “1”. The

  When the sound lamp control device 113 receives a variation pattern command, which is a command command for variation effect, from the main control device 110 and sets the variation effect mode in the third symbol display device 81 in response to the reception, the audio lamp control device 113 continuously notices. It is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball (variable display with the number of times of holding “1”) is “1” in the flag 223b. Then, in the case of “1”, the third symbol display device 81 is set to execute the continuous notice effect together with the change effect (change display) (see S1107, S1111 and S1114 in FIG. 20). Next, the content of the continuous notice flag 223b is shifted by 1 bit to the right (LSB side), and 0 is inserted into the vacant seventh bit (see S1117 in FIG. 20). Thereby, the presence / absence of the execution of the continuous notice effect set for each of the second to fourth reserved balls is set in accordance with each of the first to the fourth reserved balls as the varying effects (variable display) are set and the reserved balls are consumed. The bit corresponding to the third holding ball (0th to 2nd bits) is set, and the bit corresponding to the fourth holding ball (third bit) is a value of “0” shifted from the fourth bit. (That is, no continuous notice effect is effective) is set. Then, every time the variation pattern command is received and the variation display mode is set, it is determined whether the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball in the continuous notice flag 223b is “1” and the continuous notice flag 223b. The right 1-bit shift process is repeatedly executed.

  As described above, according to the number of the variable effects held in the main control device 110 when the start of the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice corresponding to the previously-changed effect (holding ball) is held. All the bits of the flag 223b are set to “1”. Then, each time the variable display mode is set, it is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball in the continuous notice flag 223b is “1”, and if it is “1”, the continuous notice effect is set. At the same time, the right one-bit shift processing of the continuous notice flag 223b is repeated while inserting “0” into the vacant bits. Thus, the continuous notice effect is continuously executed in accordance with the variable display held in the main controller 110 when the start of the continuous notice effect is determined.

Further, in the process related to the continuous notice effect, the main control device 110 performs only the permission determination of the continuous notice effect based on the result of the lottery performed when the ball is won at the first entrance 64,
In the sound lamp control device 113, the actual continuous notice effect start is determined according to the result of the permission determination, and when the continuous notice effect start is determined, the variable effect (holding) is performed. Sphere) is also managed. In this way, by causing the audio lamp control device 113 to perform complicated processing, the main control device 110 can concentrate the processing on the lottery processing.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. In addition, the RAM 223 indicates a command storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing a command received from the main control device 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed, and whether or not a variable display should be started. It has a fluctuation start flag (not shown). Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 19) of the sound lamp processing device is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, and the command determination process S1002, The command is analyzed by the processing of S1005, S1007, and S1016, and processing corresponding to the command is performed. The variation start flag is turned on when a variation pattern command output from the main controller 110 is received (see S1003 in FIG. 19), and is turned off when variation display is set on the third symbol display device 81. (See S1102 in FIG. 20).

  The display control device 114 controls the variation display (variation effect) and continuous notice effect of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. have. The input side of the input port 237 is connected to the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is connected to the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, and image controller 236. A video RAM 234 and a character ROM 235 are connected to the image controller 236, and an output port 238 is connected via a bus line 240. On the output side of the output port 238, a third symbol display device 81 and a door solenoid 87a are connected. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probability for winning the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, there is a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the display control device 114 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display variation pattern command output from the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 231 controls the opening and closing of the door 87 (excitation of the door solenoid 87a) in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81. The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data. The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 231 executes various programs, and includes a variable time counter 233a.

  The variation time counter 233a is a counter that measures the elapsed time (variation elapsed time) after the variation effect is started when the variation effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81. This variation time counter 233a is reset to zero immediately before the variation effect is started in the variation effect process (see FIG. 24) executed every 20 milliseconds (see S1404 in FIG. 24). While the variable effect is being performed at 81, the variable effect is updated by adding 1 each time the variable effect process is executed (see S1405 in FIG. 24). That is, the fluctuation time counter 233a counts 20 milliseconds as one count. In the variation effect process, the variation effect data and the continuous notice effect data corresponding to the value of the variation time counter 233a are read from the video RAM 234 described later, and an image corresponding to the effect data is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. .

  In addition, the work RAM 233 indicates, as a flag (not shown), an effect permission flag indicating whether or not the effect is permitted, a change start flag indicating whether or not the change display should be started, and whether or not the continuous notice effect should be displayed. It has a notice effect flag. The effect permission flag is turned on when an effect permission command transmitted after the initial setting process of the main control device 110 is received via the sound lamp control device 113 (see S1202 in FIG. 22), and turned off when the power is cut off. (Not shown). The variation start flag is turned on when a variation pattern command for display instructing the mode of variation effect or continuous notice effect set by the sound lamp control device 113 is received from the sound lamp control device 113 (S1204 in FIG. 22). When the variable display is started in the third symbol display device 81 (see S1403 in FIG. 24). The notice effect flag is turned on when execution of the continuous notice effect is instructed in the display variation pattern command received from the audio lamp control device 113 (see S1206 in FIG. 22), and is turned off when the continuous notice effect is finished. (See S1412 in FIG. 24).

  The character ROM 235 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols and third symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed format. The video RAM 234 displays data for fluctuation effect after decompression (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation effect data”) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and data for continuous notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice effect data”). And so on). At this time, the video RAM 234 stores the contents of the fluctuation effect data and the continuous notice effect data corresponding to the elapsed time from the start to the end of the change. As a result, it is possible to extract the fluctuation effect data and the continuous notice effect data corresponding to the elapsed time (change elapsed time) after the start of the fluctuation effect. Further, the video RAM 234 is provided with a notice effect area 234a, a change effect area 234b, and a composition area 234c.

  The notice effect area 234a is an area for storing continuous notice effect data of a continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81. When the display control device 114 causes the third symbol display device 81 to display the continuous notice effect together with the change effect (change display) based on the content of the display change pattern command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the video is displayed. The continuous notice effect data corresponding to the fluctuation elapsed time is read from the continuous notice effect data stored in advance in the RAM 234 and stored in the notice effect area 234a (see S1410 in FIG. 24).

  The variation effect region 234b is a region for storing variation effect data of a variation effect (variation display) to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. When the display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command from the audio lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 responds to the variation elapsed time from the variation effect data in the mode indicated in the display variation pattern command stored in the video RAM 234 in advance. The continuous notice effect data is read out and stored in the change effect area 234b (see S1407 in FIG. 24). Here, based on the content of the display variation pattern command, when the continuous notice effect is not displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the variation effect data stored in the variation effect region 234b is stored in the third symbol display device ( LCD) 81 is displayed (S1413 in FIG. 24). And the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is changed by rewriting the content of the area | region 234b for fluctuation | variation effects according to fluctuation | variation elapsed time.

  The composition area 234c is effect data (hereinafter referred to as "composition effect data") obtained by combining the continuous notice effect data stored in the notice effect area 234a and the change effect data stored in the change effect area 234b. .). The display control device 114 notifies the third symbol display device 81 of the continuous notice effect together with the change effect (variation display) based on the contents of the display variation pattern command received from the sound lamp control device 113. The announcement effect data stored in the effect area 234a and the change effect data stored in the change effect area 234b are synthesized. Then, the combined effect data obtained by combining is stored in the combining area 234c, and the combined effect data stored in the combining area 234c is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1411 in FIG. 24). . Further, the contents of the notice effect area 234a and the contents of the change effect area 234b are rewritten according to the change elapsed time, and the rewritten contents are synthesized and stored in the composition area 234c, thereby displaying the third symbol display. The display content of the device 81 is changed.

  The image controller 236 adjusts the timing of the MPU 231, the video RAM 234, and the output port 238 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 234 at a predetermined timing to read the third symbol display device 81. Is displayed.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erase switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, the display content of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 8 (a) is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten types of main symbols with numbers “0” to “9” and one type of sub-pattern of petal shape formed smaller than the main symbol. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is a big win, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added is arranged. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the display screen of the 3rd symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm in which the 3rd symbol is variably displayed. The upper third is a secondary display area Ds for displaying a continuous notice effect and a character.

  In the main display area Dm, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of left, middle, and right are displayed. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. For this reason, a total of 20 third symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub-designs are set in each symbol row, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 scrolls from top to bottom with periodicity. The display is changed. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. In the main display area Dm, five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set. In each game, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and the combination of jackpot symbols on one of the active lines at the time of the stop (in this embodiment, the same Jackpot animations are displayed as jackpots.

  The sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. As described above, the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are normally covered with the double-opening opaque door 87 that is electrically opened and closed by the door solenoid 87a, and sometimes the door solenoid 87a is excited to open the door. 87 is a display area that is visible to the player when opened to the front side. The center notice area Ds2 is a display area that is always visible without being covered by the door.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, on the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols and sub symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors 87 are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If either one of the left and right doors 87 or both doors 87 are opened during the variable display, the symbols related to the continuous notice effect are displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3, and the continuous notice effect is displayed in a variable manner (variable effect). When displayed continuously, it is suggested to the player that the player is in a state where it is easy to make a big hit. In the center notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action or another character appears. A continuous notice effect is performed, for example. The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the third symbol and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. Display effects such as fluctuating effects and continuous notice effects can be performed.

  Next, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. These counters and the like are used by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform jackpot lottery, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, lottery of display results of the second symbol display device 82, and the like.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 82, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at an interval of 4 ms, which is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 11), or at an interval of 2 ms, an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and the updated value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. Stored in the counter buffer. The RAM 203 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the ball winning timing.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first per-random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 699) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 699 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 699). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 699, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 699. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 11).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in Then, the value of the random number for the big hit is set by a big hit random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is set by the big hit random number table. A jackpot is determined when the value matches a random number that is a jackpot. In addition, this jackpot random number table is divided into two types, one for low probability (period that is not probabilistic) and one for high probability (highly probable) that has a higher probability of jackpot than that low probability. The number of random numbers that are included in the jackpot is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between a low probability and a high probability.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of jackpot, and is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 9), and the maximum value (for example, In the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 9, the counter returns to 0 after reaching 9). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption process in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first ball slot 64. Stored in the area.

  Therefore, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball storage area is not a random number that is a big hit, that is, if it is a random number that falls outside, the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is displayed. The corresponding display mode is the one at the time of detachment.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball storage area is a random number that is a big hit, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is that of the big hit It becomes. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same reserved ball storage area.

  The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 699. In the first per-random number counter C1, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value “7,307” is stored in the low-probability jackpot random number table. On the other hand, the number of random numbers that are big hits at high probability is 20, and the values “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471 , 509, 535, 568, 598, 618 "are stored in the high probability big hit random number table.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-9. In the first hit type counter C2, when the random number value is “6, 7, 8, 9”, the big hit type is a probabilistic big hit (the maximum number of rounds is a big probability of 15 rounds and then shifts to a high probability state) On the other hand, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “4, 5”, the big hit type shifts to the high probability state after the maximum number of rounds is two big hits The jackpot type when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 1, 2, 3” is the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds. After that, the transition to the low probability state is made, and during the time of 100 fluctuations, the time is short and big hit.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the three types of hits (the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit, and the short time big hit) are determined based on the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. It is comprised so that.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. And “rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random number values from which the stop pattern is selected. This is because the selection ratio of the stop pattern is changed depending on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the “completely out” stop pattern is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99, and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” or “reach other than front / rear detachment”. If the probability is low, a table with a narrow range of random values from 0 to 79 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected to secure the time for entering the first entrance 64. This makes it difficult to select “completely off”. In this table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop pattern of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. Also in the latter table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop pattern of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). A rough display mode such as so-called normal reach and super reach is determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counter CS1, the display control device 114 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 11) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. Get when it is done. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 11).

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 16. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process The main process will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (699 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When it reaches 699, 9, 99, 250), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  After that, the start winning process (see FIG. 15) accompanying the winning at the first entrance 64 is executed (S504), the firing control process is executed (S505), and the timer interruption process is ended. Note that the launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with the touch sensor 51a and turns on the ball launch on the condition that the stop switch 51b for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process for determining / off. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Here, the start winning process executed in the process of S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), the value of the holding number counter 203a (the holding number N of the variable effects held in the main controller 110) is the upper limit value (this In the embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (S602). Then, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number of suspended balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No). , S603 and subsequent processes are skipped, the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes) and the holding number N <4 (S602: Yes), the value of the holding number counter 203a (holding number N) is incremented by one. (S603) Further, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-kind counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S503 are set to the first of the free reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203. Store in the area (S604).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the process of S604 (S605). Whether or not the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the first hit random number counter C1 matches the value of the jackpot random number (winning value) indicated by the jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202. Is done. Here, as described above, when the jackpot random number table is prepared, the low probability jackpot random number table and the high probability jackpot random number table are prepared, and the stage is changed by the holding ball held by the start winning this time. Which jackpot random number table is to be used is determined based on the gaming state (mode) that the pachinko machine 10 can take. That is, when the gaming state (mode) that can be taken by the pachinko machine 10 is normal low probability, the low probability jackpot random number table is used, and “7,307” among the values 0 to 699 of the first random number counter C1 is “0,307”. Set as a win value. In the case of high probability, a jackpot random number table for high probability is used, and “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618 "is set as the winning value.

  As a result of the process of S605, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (S605: Yes), then the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the process of S604 is confirmed and set as a display mode for the big jackpot Three types, namely “first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot)” that transitions to a high probability state after a maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds, and transition to high probability state after a maximum round number of 2 rounds of a jackpot “ "2nd probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot)", the maximum number of rounds will shift to a low probability state after 15 rounds of jackpot, and among the "time and bonus jackpot" that will be in a state of short time for 100 fluctuations, It is determined whether or not the display mode is the first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot) (S606). Here, as described above, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “6, 7, 8, 9” among the numerical values 0 to 9, it is determined as the first probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit). To do.

  If it is determined that the first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot) (S606: Yes), a value obtained by adding “78h” to the value (holding number N) of the holding number counter 203a is set as a holding number command. (S607), the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interruption process. As a result, the number-of-holds command shown in FIG. In this pending number command, the fourth bit continuous notice permission flag is set to “1”, and the third bit post-continuous notice state flag is set to “1”.

  In this way, in the case of a big win (15R probability variable big hit), which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, the value of the continuous notice permission flag is set to “1”, so the continuous notice effect is displayed in the third symbol display. If displayed on the device 81, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player. In addition, since the game state flag after the continuous notice is set to “1”, the sound lamp control device 113 sets the continuous notice determination probability for determining that the third symbol display device 81 starts the continuous notice effect. As the table, the big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 can be selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the processing of S605 that it is not a big hit (S605: No), then, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the processing of S604, the display mode at the time of removal is the third. It is determined whether or not the effect to be displayed on the symbol display device 81 is a front / rear reach (S608). As described above, when the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is “98, 99” among the numerical values 0 to 99, it is determined that the reach is out of front and back. When it is determined that the front / rear reach has been reached (S608: Yes), a value obtained by adding “70h” to the value of the hold count counter 203a (hold count N) is set as the hold count command (S609), and the engine is started. Finish the winning process and return to the timer interrupt process. As a result, the number-of-holds command shown in FIG. Further, in this pending number command, the fourth bit continuous notice permission flag is set to “1”, and the third bit post-continuous notice state flag is set to “0”.

  Thus, even if the result of the lottery is out, the value of the continuous notice permission flag is set when the display mode is a reach that impresses the player that it is one step ahead of the jackpot (a back and forth reach). Since it is set to “1”, if the continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is possible to give a high expectation to the player until the fluctuation display of the back and forth reach is finished. In addition, since the game state flag after the continuous notice is set to “0”, the sound lamp control device 113 sets a continuous notice determination probability for determining that the third symbol display device 81 starts the continuous notice effect. As the table, it is possible to select the disconnection continuous notice determination table 222a1.

  As a result of the processing in S606, when it is determined that the display mode at the time of jackpot is not the first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot) (S606: No), and as a result of the processing in S608, the display mode at the time of losing Is determined not to be out-of-front reach (S608: No), a value obtained by adding “60h” to the value of the hold count counter 203a (hold count N) is set as the hold count command (S6010), and the start winning prize is set. End the process and return to the timer interrupt process. As a result, the number-of-holds command shown in FIG. In this pending number command, the fourth bit continuous notice permission flag and the third bit post-continuous notice state flag are both set to “0”. Thereby, in such a case, since the continuous notice effect is not performed on the third symbol display device 81, when the continuous notice effect is displayed, the display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as a result thereof. The aspect can always be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a back and forth reach. Therefore, the expectation given to the player when the continuous notice effect is displayed can be made higher.

  Note that the pending number command set by the processes of S607, S609, and S610 is temporarily stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the main process of the main controller 110, the voice lamp controller 113 (see S201 in FIG. 11).

  As described above, the start winning process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, so that the main control device 110 is the jackpot (which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player as a result of the lottery with respect to the ball that has been won. In the case of a reach that impresses the player that it is one step before the big hit (front and rear reach reach), a continuous notice effect is given to the audio lamp control device 113. A continuous notice permission flag permitting the continuous notice effect is included in the hold count command and transmitted. As a result, the audio lamp control device 113 can determine the execution of the continuous notice effect even in the case of forward / rearward reach and the like, and can execute the continuous notice effect under various conditions. Therefore, when a continuous notice effect is performed, various expectations can be given to the player.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. 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 failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. 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 failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout and emission control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10, a startup process when the main controller 110 is powered on will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S102). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S112 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. Even in this case, the process proceeds to S112. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S112, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S112). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S113, S114) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S113, S114) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S113, S114) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S113, S114), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S113), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S114). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the processing of S110, an effect permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, an interrupt is permitted (S111), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the main process executed after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, the external data that is updated in the previous processing and is sent to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side is output data such as commands stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 234. Output processing is executed (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading processing of S501 in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 14) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 corresponds to the number of balls acquired. Send a prize ball command. In addition, the pending number command set in the processes of S607, S609, and S610 in the start winning process (see FIG. 15) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, etc. necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S202). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and 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 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counter CS1 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device are performed. The variation process for setting the variation pattern of the third symbol by 81 is executed (S204). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, a large opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the big win state (S205). That is, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is obtained. In the display unit 83, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second random number counter C4. When the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The updating of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 is repeatedly executed (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (699, 250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the update of the variation type counter CS1 is executed by the same method as the process of S202 (S210).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 19 has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S207 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 is completed, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 11). In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the hold count counter 203a (the variable display hold count N held in the main controller 110) is greater than 0 (S303). If the value of the hold count counter 203a (hold count N) is 0 (S303: No), this process is terminated as it is. If the value of the hold count counter 203a (hold count N) is not 0 (S303: Yes), the value of the hold count counter 203a (hold count N) is decremented by 1 (S304), and the data stored in the hold ball storage area Is shifted (S305). This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area. After the data shift process, the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S307). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time has elapsed. If not (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

  In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  Although the variation process is executed every 4 milliseconds, if the LED lighting color is changed every time the variation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S309). Whether or not the stop symbol is set is determined to be a big hit or not according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if it is a big hit, the first probability variable big win ( The maximum number of rounds becomes a 15R probability variation jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after a 15-round jackpot, or the second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot that transitions to a high probability state after a maximum round number of 2 rounds) Or a symbol that becomes a time bonus (a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds is a jackpot of 15 rounds). In the present embodiment, the blue LED is turned on when the first probability variation jackpot is reached after the jackpot, the red LED is turned on when the second probability variation jackpot is reached, and the red LED is turned on when the time bonus is hit. Turn on the LED and the blue LED. Further, when it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the processing of S309, the variation stop of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S310). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives this stop command, it instructs the display control device 114 to stop. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and receives the stop command, thereby ending the one variation display on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, the variation start process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 12). In the variation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time. As described above, “7,307” is a winning value among the numerical values 0 to 699 of the first random number counter C1 when the state (mode) that the pachinko machine 10 can take is normal low probability, and “28, “63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618” are hit values.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S402). ). In the process of S402, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, whether to shift to the high probability state after the big hit (whether it is the first or second probable big hit), or to shift to the low probability state (according to the short and big hit) Is set). When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set. Further, a jackpot stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the transition state after the jackpot. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is set by setting the transition state after the big hit by the process of S402. Of the numerical values 0 of the first hit type counter C2, in the case of “0, 1, 2, 3”, after that, the state shifts to a low probability state (per time college), and in the case of “4, 5” Thereafter, a transition is made to a high probability state (second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot)), and in the case of “6, 7, 8, 9”, a high probability state (first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot)). ).

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S403). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol is determined. The At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS1 and the variation time is defined in advance by a table or the like.

  If it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S404). In the process of S404, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, An effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to indicate whether the reach is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out. In the present embodiment, as described above, the table is set so that the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 differs depending on whether the state is the high probability state or the low probability state. Yes.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of detachment is determined (S405), the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the detachment symbol. Is determined. At this time, similarly to the process of S403, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. To decide.

  When the process of S403 or the process of S405 is completed, a variation pattern command is then set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in the process of S403 or S405 (S406), and set in the process of S402 or S404. A stop symbol command is set according to the stopped symbol (S407). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop symbol commands are stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the sound lamp controller 113 in the processing of S201 of the main processing (FIG. 11). The Then, when the process of S407 is completed, the process returns to the fluctuation process.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off process flag is turned on, the power-on process of S915 (see FIG. 18) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”). ) Is determined during execution (S802). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S912 in FIG. 18), it executes a power-off process in S915. The power-off processing flag is turned on before execution of the power-off processing, and the power-off processing flag is turned off after the power-off processing ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S915 is in progress can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S802: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process in S915 is performed. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S803).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S806. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S803: Yes), the process proceeds to S804, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S803: No), the process proceeds to S808.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 has been destroyed (S803: Yes), and the process proceeds to S804. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S915, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 223 is normal (S803: No), and the process proceeds to S808.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S802: Yes), the startup process of this time is after an instantaneous power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S915, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S804 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S804, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S804). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S805: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S806). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the reading / writing check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S805: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S807), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the voice output device 226 may output a voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223.

  In the process of S808, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S808). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S915 is executed (see S914 in FIG. 18). In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process in S915 is executed, the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on. This is a case where the process is started after the power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S915 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S808: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S809), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S810), and an interrupt is performed. The permission is set (S811), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, when the power-off flag is turned off, the process of S808 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S808 through S804 to S806 is performed. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S808: No), S809, which is the work area clear process of the RAM 223, is skipped, the process proceeds to S810, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S810), and interrupt permission is set. In step S811, the process proceeds to the main process.

  Note that the reason for skipping the clear process in S809 is that when the process from S804 to S808 is reached via the process in S806, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process in S804. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the main process executed after the startup process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the start of the main process (S901). If 1 msec or more has not elapsed (S901: No), S902 to S909. The process proceeds to S910 without performing the process. In step S901, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has passed. S902 to S909 are processes related to display (production), and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the updating process of each counter (see S1100 in FIG. 20) and the command determination process of S911 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S911 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 110 from being missed.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the process of S901 (S901: Yes), the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 or the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S907 described later. (S902) Then, a power-on notification process is executed (S903). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If it is not when the power is turned on, the process proceeds to S904 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S904, a customer waiting effect is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S905). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the hold number display update process, a process of turning on the hold lamp 85 according to the value of the hold number counter 223a is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S906). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, pressing the frame button 22 displays the expected value of the jackpot due to the current variation, or pressing the frame button 22 during reach production gives a sense of expectation to the jackpot It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S906 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is executed (S907), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S908). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S908, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process of S907 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S908 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  The process of S910 is a process of setting the effect mode of the change effect (change display) and the continuous notice effect in the third symbol display device 81 and transmitting a command for instructing the set mode to the display control device 114. Details of this variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the variable display process, a command determination process is performed to perform a process according to the command received from the main control device 110 (S911). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S911 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S912). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S912 (S912: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S914), and the power interruption processing is executed (S915). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S916), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored in the process of S912 (S912: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S913), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S913: No), the process returns to S901, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S913: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing command determination processing. This processing is executed in the main processing executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 (see S911 in FIG. 18), and as described above, processing for receiving a command from the main control device 110. It is. In addition, this process also determines the start of the continuous notice effect by the third symbol display device 81 when a hold count command is received from the main control device 110.

  In the command determination process, first, the continuous notice determination counter 223c used for determining the start of the continuous notice effect is updated (S1001). Specifically, the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is read from the RAM 223, and 1 is added to it, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (127 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is stored in the continuous notice determination counter 223c.

  In the process of S1002 following the process of S1001, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the fluctuation pattern from the main controller 110 is analyzed. Determine whether a command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received (S1002: Yes), the variation start flag provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1003), and the variation time is extracted from the variation pattern command (S1004). Return to the main process. The variation time extracted here is stored in the RAM 223, and is used when a variation effect mode is set in a variation display process (see FIG. 20) described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a variation pattern command has not been received (S1002: No), it is then determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received from the main controller 110. If it is determined that the stop symbol command has been received (S1005: Yes), the stop symbol command from the stop symbol (first probability variation big hit, second probability variation big hit, time shortage hit, front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, Any of complete deviation is extracted (S1006), and the process returns to the main process. The stop symbol extracted here is stored in the RAM 223. Then, in the later-described variation display process (see FIG. 20), a stop symbol that is actually displayed by the third symbol display means is set from the extracted stop symbol and the value of each counter, and the set stop symbol is displayed. The display controller 114 is notified by the stop symbol command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a stop symbol command has not been received (S1003: No), it is then determined whether a hold count command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1107). If it is determined that a hold count command has been received (S1007: Yes), the value of the hold count counter 203a of the main controller 110 stored in the second to 0th bits (lower 3 bits) of the hold count command ( In other words, the number of fluctuation effects held by the main controller 110 is extracted and stored in the hold number counter 223a of the sound lamp controller 113 (S1008).

  Here, since the number-of-holds command is transmitted from the main controller 110 when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), every time there is a start winning, the processing of S1008 is performed. The value of the hold number counter 223a of the sound lamp control device 113 can be matched with the value of the hold number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, even if the value of the number-of-holds counter 223a of the sound lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the number-of-holds counter 203a of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, the number of times the sound lamp control device 113 is held when the start prize is detected. The value of the counter 223a can be corrected to match the value of the hold count counter 203a of the main controller 110.

  After the processing of S1008, it is determined whether or not the fourth bit (that is, the continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command is 1 (S1009), and when it is determined that it is not 1 (that is, 0) (S1009). : No), since the main controller 110 determines that the continuous notice effect is not performed, the subsequent processing is omitted and the processing returns to the main processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command is 1 (S1009: Yes), the main control device 110 determines that the continuous notice effect is permitted, and so on. In step S1010 to step S1014, it is determined whether to start the continuous notice effect.

  Among these, in the processes of S1010 to S1012, the continuous notice used for determining the start of the continuous notice effect is selected from the two consecutive notice determination tables 222a (the big hit time continuous notice determination table 222a1 or the off-time continuous notice determination table 222a2). A determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected.

  First, in the process of S1010, it is determined whether or not the third bit (that is, the game state flag after continuous notice) is 1 if it is 1 (S1010: Yes), the game after the end of the continuous notice effect. Since the state is a big hit, the big hit hour continuous notice determination table 222a1 is selected as the continuous notice determination table used for determining the start of the continuous notice effect (S1011). On the other hand, when it is determined that the third bit (the game state flag after continuous notice) is not 1 (that is, 0) (S1010: No), the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect is out. Therefore, the disconnection continuous notice determination table 222a2 is selected as the continuous notice determination table to be used (see FIG. 6) (S1012).

  When the continuous notice determination table is selected by the processing of S1010 to S1012, the value of the hold count counter 223a ( That is, the continuous notice determination range associated with the number of variable effects held in the main controller 110 is specified, and the continuous notice determination range is compared with the continuous notice determination counter 223c (S1013). Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is started by determining whether or not the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is included in the continuous notice determination range (S1014).

  As a result, when it is determined that the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is included in the continuous notice determination range and the continuous notice effect is started (S1014: Yes), the value of the number-of-holds counter 223a (maintained in the main controller 110). The number of bits corresponding to the held ball held before the current held ball in the continuous notice flag 223b is set to “1” (S1015), and the process returns to the main process. . By the processing of S1015, continuous notice effect is performed together with the fluctuating effect on the reserved ball in all the reserved balls held before the current reserved ball. In other words, the continuous notice effect is performed over all the changing effects corresponding to the reserved ball held before the current reserved ball. On the other hand, as a result of the process of S1014, if it is determined that the value of the continuous notice determination counter 223c is not included in the continuous notice determination range and the continuous notice effect is not started (S1014: No), the process of S1015 is skipped, and the main Return to processing. That is, the setting of the continuous notice flag 223b is held as it is. Therefore, when there is a holding ball set to perform the change effect notice by the continuous notice flag 223b, the continuous notice effect is performed for the reserved ball, and when such a holding ball does not exist, No notice effect will be given.

  In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold number command, and when the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold number command is 1, the gaming state after the end of the continuous presentation notice ( The continuous notice start determination is performed with the continuous notice determination probability (that is, the probability that the continuous notice determination counter 223c is within the continuous notice determination range), which changes according to the value of the hold count counter 223a.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the processing of S1007 that the pending number command has not been received (S1007: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and processing according to the received command (S1016), and the process proceeds to the main process. For example, if the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 233, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. To device 114.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the fluctuation display process executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation display process. This processing is executed in the main processing executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 (see S910 in FIG. 18), and as described above, the variation pattern command is received from the main control device 110. In this case, it is a process of setting the effect mode of the variation effect and the continuous notice effect in the third symbol display device 81 and transmitting a command instructing the set mode to the display control device 114.

  In the variable display process, first, update processing of various counters provided in the RAM 223 (a counter for setting the effect mode of the variable effect, a counter for setting the stop symbol at the time of big hit, a counter for selecting the stop symbol at the time of losing, etc.) is performed. It is executed (S1100), and then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1101). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag is not on (that is, it is off) (S1101: No), the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main controller 110. End and return to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation start flag is on (S1101: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1102), and is extracted from the variation pattern command in the process of S1004 of the command determination process (see FIG. 19). The variation time in the variation effect is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1103).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired variation time is a time corresponding to the super reach variation effect (60 seconds in the present embodiment) (S1104), and is determined to be a time corresponding to the super reach variation effect. In the case (S1104: Yes), the super reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1105). At this time, one effect mode is determined based on the value of the counter that sets the effect mode of the change effect provided in the RAM 223 from a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the super reach change effect.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball (the 0th bit, see FIG. 7) of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 (S1106), and when it is determined that it is 1 (S1106: Yes) ), A setting is made to execute the continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the super reach variation effect (S1107), and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform the continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the change effect simultaneously with the super reach change effect. In other words, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the super reach variation effect, the execution time of the super reach variation effect becomes longer as the continuous notice effect is executed. Can be prevented.

  If it is determined as a result of the processing of S1106 that the bit (0th bit) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is not 1 (that is, 0) (S1106: No), The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform the super reach variation effect without performing the continuous notice effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the processing of S1104 that the acquired variation time is not the time corresponding to the super reach variation effect (S1104: No), then the acquired variation time is the time corresponding to the normal variation effect (this 30 seconds in the embodiment) (S1108), and when it is determined that the time corresponds to the normal reach fluctuation effect (S1108: Yes), the effect mode of the fluctuation effect in the third symbol display device 81 As described above, a normal reach variation effect is set (S1109). At this time, one effect mode is determined based on the value of the counter that sets the effect mode of the change effect provided in the RAM 223 from the plurality of effect modes corresponding to the normal reach change effect.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the bit (the 0th bit, see FIG. 7) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 (S1110). ), A setting is made to execute the continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the normal reach variation effect (S1111), and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform a continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the change effect simultaneously with the normal reach change effect. In other words, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the normal reach fluctuation effect, the execution time of the normal reach change effect is prevented from being prolonged as the continuous notice effect is executed. can do.

  Further, when it is determined as a result of the processing of S1110 that the bit (0th bit) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is not 1 (that is, 0) (S1110: No), S1111 The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform the normal reach fluctuation effect without performing the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, when it is determined that the acquired variation time is not the time corresponding to the super reach variation effect (S1104: No) and is not the time corresponding to the normal reach variation effect (S1108: No), the acquired variation time is determined. It is determined that it is the time corresponding to the off-change effect (15 seconds in this embodiment), and the off-change effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1112). At this time, one effect mode is determined based on the value of the counter that sets the effect mode of the change effect provided in the RAM 223 from the plurality of effect modes corresponding to the off-change effect.

  And it is discriminate | determined whether the bit (0th bit, refer FIG. 7) corresponding to the 1st reservation ball | bowl of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 (S1113), and when judged with 1 (S1113: Yes) ), A setting is made to execute the continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the off-change effect (S1114), and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform a continuous notice effect in the first 5 seconds of the change effect simultaneously with the off-change effect. In other words, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the off-change effect, it is prevented that the execution time of the out-of-order effect is prolonged as the continuous notice effect is executed. can do.

  If it is determined as a result of the processing of S1113 that the bit (0th bit) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is not 1 (that is, 0) (S1113: No), The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to perform the deviation variation effect without performing the continuous notice effect.

  In the process of S1115, a stop symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at the end of the variation effect is set. Specifically, the stop symbol (other than the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit, the time and short magnitude hit, the front / rear out of reach, and the front / rear out of place) extracted in the process of S1006 of the command determination processing (see FIG. 19) The third symbol at the end of the variation production based on information on reach, complete miss, etc., the value of the counter for setting the stop symbol at the time of big hit provided in the RAM 223, the value of the counter for selecting the stop symbol at the time of miss A stop symbol displayed on the display device 81 is set.

  When the stop symbol is set, the variation design effect mode in the third symbol display device 81 set by the processes of S1105, S1109 and S1112 and the third symbol display set by the processes of S1107, S1111 and S1113 A display variation pattern command for instructing whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed in the device 81 and a display stop symbol command for instructing a stop symbol displayed in the third symbol display device 81 set by the processing of S1115 are displayed. The data is transmitted to the control device 114 (S1116). The display control device 114 controls the display of the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with these commands.

  After the processing of S1116, the content of the continuous notice flag 223b is shifted by 1 bit to the right in accordance with the consumption of the holding ball (completion of setting of the variable display corresponding to the holding ball), and an empty bit (seventh bit) 0 is inserted into (S1117). Further, the value of the holding number counter 223a is decreased by 1 (S1118), this variation display process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  As described above, in the variable display effect process, the first change is indicated by the change time indicated by the change pattern command from the main control device 110, the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command, and the continuous notice permission flag indicated by the hold count command. The details of the variation mode displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81, the stop symbol, and the presence or absence of the continuous notice effect are set.

  Here, in a general pachinko machine, a big win lottery is performed by the main control device, but in order to prevent delays and malfunctions of the lottery processing, it is required to keep the processing load on the main control device small. On the other hand, the main control device 110 only performs a rough setting regarding the fluctuation effect and the continuous notice effect and a command transmission for notifying the sound lamp control device 113 of the setting, so that the main control device 110 is notified. Such processing load can be reduced. In addition, since the main controller 110 can reduce the determined production patterns, the storage capacity of the ROM 202 can be reduced, and the cost of the main controller 110 can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the MPU 221 having high processing capability is installed in the sound lamp control device 113, various effects can be set in response to various commands from the main control device 110. Further, even when a high load is required for the processing related to the execution of the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect can be easily performed. Thereby, even if the processing load on the main control device 110 is suppressed, various effects can be executed on the third symbol display device 81, and an effect that does not bore the player can be devised.

  Next, referring to FIG. 21, the variation displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to the variation effect set in the variation display process (see FIG. 20) of the sound lamp control device 113 and the effect of the continuous notice effect. The production timing of the production and the continuous notice production will be specifically described. FIG. 21A shows, in a time series, the production timing of the super reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the super reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the variation effect. It is a timing chart. FIG. 21 (b) shows, in a time series, the effect timing of the normal reach fluctuation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the normal reach fluctuation effect is set as the effect mode of the fluctuation effect. It is a timing chart. FIG. 21 (c) shows, in time series, the production timing of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the off-change effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect. It is a timing chart.

  First, referring to FIG. 21 (a), with respect to the production timing of the super reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the super reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the variation effect. explain. In the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. 21 (a-1), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. A super reach variation effect is displayed. That is, when the variation effect is started, the third symbol display device 81 stops (stops) the three symbol strings Z1, Z2, and Z3 (see FIG. 8) in the first few seconds (1 second in this embodiment). ) After a start-up period for accelerating from a state to a state of scrolling at high speed, a high-speed fluctuation screen that scrolls at a high speed that all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are invisible to the player is displayed for 7 seconds. Then, 8 seconds after the start of the change, the display of the medium speed change screen that scrolls all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 at a medium speed visible to the player is started, and after 1 second, the left symbol row Z1 is stopped, Furthermore, the right symbol row Z3 is stopped 1 second later (10 seconds after the start of fluctuation). After that, the medium symbol row Z2 medium speed fluctuation screen is displayed for 18 seconds, and after the falling period during which the middle symbol row Z2 is decelerated from the medium speed fluctuation state to the stopped (stopped) state in the last two seconds, the fluctuation starts. After 30 seconds, a screen in which the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped is displayed. The middle symbol sequence Z2 is stopped in response to a stop command transmitted from the main controller 110 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. 21 (a-2), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. The continuous notice effect is displayed. At this time, the super reach variation effect is performed at the same effect timing as the case where the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, and the continuous notice effect is performed for 5 seconds from the start of the change effect. At the same time, it is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the continuous notice effect is displayed in the sub-display area Ds provided separately from the main display area Dm in which the variable effect is displayed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21 (b), description will be given of the normal reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect effect timing displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the normal reach variation effect is set as the variation effect effect mode. To do. In the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. 21 (b-1), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. Normal reach fluctuation production is displayed. In the normal reach variation effect, like the super reach variation effect, a high-speed variation screen is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for 7 seconds after a start-up period of 1 second. After the display of the medium speed variation screen of Z3 is started, the left symbol row Z1 is stopped one second later, and the right symbol row Z3 is stopped one second later (10 seconds after the start of variation). In the normal reach variation effect, the medium speed variation screen of the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, after the falling period of the middle symbol row Z2 in the last 2 seconds, a screen in which the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped is displayed 15 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The middle symbol sequence Z2 is stopped in response to a stop command transmitted from the main controller 110 after 15 seconds from the start of fluctuation.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. The continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. That is, the normal reach variation effect is performed at the same effect timing as the case where the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made. It is displayed on the symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21 (c), explanation will be given on the effect timing of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the off-change effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect. To do. In the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. 21 (c-1), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. A deviation variation effect is displayed. That is, when the variation effect is started, the high-speed variation screen is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for seven seconds after the start-up period of one second, like the super reach variation effect and the normal reach variation effect. Then, 8 seconds after the start of fluctuation, a transition is made to a falling period in which all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are decelerated from the high-speed fluctuation state to the stopped (stopped) state. 9.5 seconds after the stop, the right symbol row Z3 is stopped, and further, the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped 10 seconds after the start of the change, and a screen in which all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are stopped is displayed. The symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 are stopped in response to a stop command transmitted from the main control device 110 after 10 seconds from the start of fluctuation.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 20), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. 21 (c-2), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. A continuous notice effect is displayed. At this time, the continuous notice effect is displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 in parallel with the deviation change effect as in the case of the super reach change effect and the normal reach change effect. In other words, the off-change effect is performed at the same effect timing as the case where the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made. It is displayed on the symbol display device 81.

  Next, each control executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing of the MPU 231 is roughly classified into main processing that is repeatedly executed after power is turned on and external interrupt processing that is executed when a command is received.

  First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an external interrupt process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control device 114, and is executed when a command is received from the audio lamp control device 113. When the external interrupt process is executed, the received command is determined by the processes of S1201 and S1203. If the received command is an effect permission command (S1201: Yes), the effect permission flag of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1202), and the external interrupt process is terminated.

  If the received command is a display variation pattern command (S1201: No, S1203: Yes), the variation start flag of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1204). At this time, the effect mode of the change effect is extracted from the display change pattern command and stored in the work RAM 233. And it is discriminate | determined whether the execution instruction | indication of a continuous notice effect is included in the fluctuation pattern command for a display (S1205), and when it determines with the execution instruction of a continuous notice effect included (S1205: Yes), The notice effect flag in the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1206), and the external interrupt process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the processing of S1205 that the execution instruction for the continuous notice effect is not included (or the non-execution instruction for the continuous notice effect is included) (S1205: No), the process of S1206 is performed. Skip and end external interrupt processing.

  Finally, if the received command is neither the production permission command nor the display variation pattern command (S1201: No, S1203: No), the processing corresponding to the other received command is executed (S1208), and the external interrupt The process ends. For example, if the received command is a display stop symbol command, a process of setting a stop symbol to be displayed after the change effect is stopped in the third symbol display device 81 is executed. If the received command is a stop command, a process for stopping the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81 is executed.

  Next, the main process executed by the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control apparatus 114, and this main process is started when the power is turned on. First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S1301). Specifically, processing for initializing the MPU 231 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 233 and the video RAM 234 is performed. Thereafter, the compressed character information stored in the character ROM 235 is read (S1302), the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the video RAM 234 (S1303). Furthermore, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 234, and the video RAM 234 is different from the area in the video RAM 234 that stores the character information decompressed in the processing of S1303. The extracted character information is written in the area (S1304).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect permission flag is turned on in order to determine whether or not the effect permission command transmitted from the main control device 110 has been received (S1305). If the effect permission flag is not turned on (S1305). : No), the process after S1306 is waited until the production permission command is transmitted from the main controller 110, that is, until the production permission flag is turned on.

  If the result permission flag is turned on as a result of the determination in S1305 (S1305: Yes), the character information extracted in the process in S1304 is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. And it transfers to the process after S1306.

  In the process of S1306, it is determined whether or not the display executed on the third symbol display device 81 is a big hit (S1306). If it is not a big hit (S1306: No), the third symbol display device 81 The variable effect process for displaying the variable effect and the continuous notice effect is executed (S1307), and the process proceeds to S1309. The details of the variation effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1306, if the jackpot is being hit (S1306: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1308). In the jackpot effect process, the number of rounds is updated, the number of winning balls is updated, background images and the like that are different for each round are updated (new extraction of character information from the video RAM 234 and video RAM 234 of extracted character information). Write). After the big hit effect process (S1308) ends, the process shifts to the process of S1309.

  In the process of S1309, in order to execute the process (S1306 to S1308) for performing the effect in the third symbol display device 81 every 20 milliseconds, it is confirmed whether or not 20 milliseconds or more have elapsed since the process of S1306 was started. If not (S1309), the process waits until 20 milliseconds or more have elapsed (S1309: No), and if 20 milliseconds or more have elapsed (S1309: Yes), the process proceeds to S1306. The processes from S1306 to S1309 are repeatedly executed until the power is turned off (or shut off).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the variation effect process executed by the display control device 114 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the changing effect process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control device 114. This variation effect process is executed in the main process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control device 114 (see S1307 in FIG. 23). As described above, the variation effect process is performed on the third symbol display device 81. This is a process of displaying a continuous notice effect.

  In the variable display process, first, it is determined whether or not the display executed on the third symbol display device 81 is changing (S1401). If not changing (S1401: No), then the work RAM 233 stores the change. It is determined whether or not the variation start flag for permitting the start of the variation effect is on in the provided third symbol display device 81 (S1402). As a result, if the fluctuation start flag is on (S1402: Yes), the fluctuation start flag is turned off (S1403), the fluctuation time counter 233a is reset to 0 (S1404), and the process proceeds to S1406. If the result of the determination in S1401 is that there is a change (S1401: Yes), the change time counter 233a is updated (S1405), and the process proceeds to S1406. The fluctuation time counter 233a is updated by reading the value of the fluctuation time counter 233a, adding 1 to the value, and writing the added value back to the fluctuation time counter 233a.

  In the process of S1406, it is checked whether or not a stop command has been received from the main control device 110, and it is determined whether or not it is within the changing effect time (S1406). Then, when it is determined that the stop command is not received and it is within the fluctuation effect time (S1406: Yes), the fluctuation elapsed time indicated by the fluctuation time counter 233a (the fluctuation effect is started) from the fluctuation effect data of the fluctuation mode. The variation effect data corresponding to the elapsed time) is read from the video RAM 234 and stored in the variation effect area 234b of the video RAM 234 (S1407).

  Next, in the third symbol display device 81 provided in the work RAM 233, it is determined whether or not the notice effect flag for permitting the continuous notice effect is on (S1408), and if the notice effect flag is on (S1408). In addition, the value of the fluctuation time counter 233a is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation elapsed time is within 5 seconds, that is, within the continuous notice effect time (S1409). Here, when it is determined that the time is within the continuous notice effect time (S1409: Yes), the continuous notice effect data corresponding to the change elapsed time indicated by the change time counter 233a is obtained from the video RAM 234 from the continuous notice effect data. Reading and storing in the notice effect area 234a of the video RAM 234 (S1410). Then, the fluctuating effect data stored in the fluctuating effect area 234b and the continuous notice effect data stored in the notice effect area 234a are synthesized by alpha blending, and the synthesized image is displayed in the display area 234c of the video RAM. At the same time, the image stored in the display area 234c is displayed on the LCD of the third symbol display device 81 (S1411), and the variation effect process ends. Thereby, the 3rd symbol display device 81 displays the variation effect and the continuous notice effect in parallel. In the process of S1411, the image corresponding to the variation effect data is displayed in the main display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81, and the image corresponding to the continuous notice effect data is the sub display region Ds of the third symbol display device 81. The composition process is performed as shown in FIG.

  Thus, the continuous notice effect data is read separately from the change effect data and is temporarily stored in the notice effect area 234a different from the change effect area 234b in which the change effect data is stored. In other words, the continuous notice effect data can be prepared independently of the change effect data. Then, by combining the continuous notice effect data and the fluctuation effect data prepared independently, the continuous notice effect is easily executed in addition to the change effect within the time allotted to the execution of the change effect. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to easily obtain the pachinko machine 10 that can execute the continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable effects while suppressing an increase in the time required for the change effect.

  Further, when the image corresponding to the change effect data is displayed in the main display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81, the change effect is executed, and the image corresponding to the continuous notice effect data is executed while the change effect is executed. Since the continuous notice effect is executed by being displayed in the sub display area Ds of the third symbol display device 81, every time the image of the fluctuating effect is displayed in the main display region Dm of the third symbol display device 81, it is continuously displayed. If the image of the continuous notice effect is displayed in the sub-display area Ds of the third symbol display device 81, the player can win a big hit with the display of one display device (third symbol display device 81). A sense of expectation can be given. Further, by displaying the continuous notice effect in the sub display area Ds, the player can easily visually recognize the appearance of the continuous notice effect by gazing at the sub display area Ds. In addition, since the continuous notice effect is performed by display, if it is configured so that various effects can be selected, various effects can be performed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the processing of S1409, when it is determined that it is not within the continuous notice effect time (that is, the fluctuation elapsed time exceeds 5 seconds) (S1409: No), the notice effect flag is turned off (S1412), An image corresponding to the variation effect data stored in the variation effect area is displayed on the LCD of the third symbol display device 81 (S1413), and the variation effect process is terminated. As a result, when the variation elapsed time has passed 5 seconds, the display of the continuous notice effect performed on the third symbol display device is erased, and only the variation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device.

  If it is determined that the notice effect flag is not on (that is, the notice effect flag is off) as a result of the process of S1408 (S1408: No), the process proceeds to S1413 and the variable effect area is entered. The image corresponding to the stored variation effect data is displayed on the LCD of the third symbol display device 81. As a result, after the change elapsed time of 5 seconds has passed and the notice effect flag is turned off, or in step S1205 of the external interrupt process (FIG. 22), the continuous notice effect is executed for the received change pattern command for display. When it is determined that the instruction is not included (or the instruction for non-execution of the continuous notice effect is included), and the notice effect flag is not turned on, the third symbol display device has the notice information for the continuous notice. The change effect is displayed without being displayed.

  If it is determined as a result of the process of S1406 that a stop command has been received and the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has exceeded the fluctuation effect time (S1406: No), the stop symbol set by the display stop symbol command is used. The symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are stopped (S1414), and the variation effect process is terminated.

  Further, as a result of the determination in S1401 and S1402, the display executed on the third symbol display device 81 is not changing (S1401: No), and the change start flag is not on (that is, is off) (S1402). : No) displays other display processing, for example, a customer waiting effect that is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, and ends the variable display processing.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 is based on the lottery result performed on the condition that a ball is awarded to the first entrance 64 (starting prize). And the variation effect is executed by the third symbol display device 81. At this time, if the variation effect corresponding to the start winning detected in the past is being executed, the variation effect corresponding to the start winning detected this time is put on hold.

  In addition, the main controller 110 determines whether the player wins the big win (15R probability variable big hit) which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player as a result of the lottery with respect to the starting winning ball, or even if the player loses. On the other hand, in the case of a reach that impresses that it is one step before the big hit (front / rear reach reach), a continuous notice permission flag for permitting the sound lamp control device 113 to give a continuous notice effect to the voice lamp control device 113 is used as a hold count command. To be included and sent. In the sound lamp control device 113, if the continuous notice permission flag is on, the start of the continuous notice effect is determined with a predetermined probability. Here, when execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, in each of the variable effects held at that time, in addition to the variable effects within the execution time of each variable effect assigned by the main controller 110. Thus, the sound lamp control device 113 sets the effect mode of the continuous notice effect so that the continuous notice effect is performed. Then, when the variation effect to which the continuous notice effect is added is executed by the third symbol display device 81, the continuous notice effect is simultaneously executed by the third symbol display device 81 in parallel with the variation effect. As described above, when execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in parallel with the change effect for all the change effects held at that time. Therefore, if the continuous notice effect is continuously executed together with the change effect, the game state of the pachinko machine 19 transitions to the 15R probability change big hit for the player after all the change effects that have been put on hold are completed. A sense of expectation can be given.

  In addition, the main control device 110 only determines the permission of the continuous notice based on the result of the lottery with respect to the starting winning ball, whereas the sound lamp control device 113 performs the continuous notice effect based on the permission determination. Since the start is determined, the processing in the main control device 110 can be concentrated on the lottery processing. On the other hand, if the MPU 221 having the processing capability is used for the audio lamp control device 113, a variety of presentation modes for the continuous notice effect are set. be able to. Even when the lottery result is not only a big hit but also a back and forth reach, the main control device 110 permits the continuous notice effect, and the information is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. The execution of the continuous notice effect can be determined even in the case of a back-and-forth out of reach, and the execution of the continuous notice effect can be performed under various conditions. Thereby, when a continuous notice effect is performed, various expectations can be given to the player. In addition, even if a lottery continues as a result of lottery, the player can have a high level of expectation and prevent the player from becoming bored by providing a continuous announcement effect. can do.

  In addition, the continuous notice effect in the present embodiment is not performed by rewriting the effect form of the change effect as in the conventional gaming machine described above, but in the execution time of the change effect assigned by the main controller 110. Thus, since it is set by the audio lamp control device 113 so as to be performed in addition to the variation effect, it is possible to prevent the execution time of the variation effect from becoming long as the continuous notice effect is executed. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the start winning is ignored when there is a start winning when the four variable effects are already on hold. Since the execution time of the production can be kept short, the suspended variation production can be consumed quickly. Therefore, even in a situation where four variation effects are put on hold, the player can continue to hit the ball as it is, so that a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed, and the player On the other hand, it is possible to continuously execute an effect that gives the player a predetermined sense of expectation while giving a big hit opportunity.

  In addition, since the continuous notice effect in the present embodiment performs the same effect corresponding to each of the variable effects held when the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided, the same effect is repeatedly performed. Each time it is played, a higher expectation can be given to the player.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, the case where the changing effect and the continuous notice effect are performed in parallel and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 has been described. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment reduces the time related to the high-speed fluctuation of the fluctuation effect by 5 seconds when the continuous notice effect is performed, and the third notice of the continuous notification effect of 5 seconds is first displayed. After being displayed on the display device 81, subsequently, the variation effect with reduced time relating to the high-speed variation is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. In addition, in description of the pachinko machine 10 in the following 2nd Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes a part of the variable display process (S910) executed in the main process (FIG. 18) of the sound lamp control device 113 and the main process (FIG. 23) of the display control device 114. ) Is different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in a part of the variation effect process (S1307) executed in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, these processes will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variable display process (S910) executed in the main process (FIG. 18) of the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, the variable display process in the second embodiment is replaced with the processes of S1107, S1111, and S1114 in the variable display process (see FIG. 20) in the first embodiment, respectively, S1501, S1502, and S1503. The process is executed. Since the other processes are the same as the variable display process in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the variable display process according to the second embodiment, when it is determined as a result of the process of S1106 that the bit (0th bit, see FIG. 7) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 (S1106: Yes), after shortening the time related to the high-speed fluctuation of the super reach fluctuation effect by 5 seconds, the continuous notice effect is set to be executed in 5 seconds before the super reach fluctuation effect is executed (S1501), and the process of S1115 Migrate to This allows the 3rd symbol display device 81 to perform the continuous notice effect in 5 seconds before executing the super reach variation effect, and to perform the super reach change effect continuously after the continuous notice effect. Can do. In addition, in the super reach fluctuation production, the time related to the high speed fluctuation is displayed with reduced for 5 seconds, so even if the continuous notice production is performed together with the super reach production, the total production execution time is the continuous notice production. Can be the same as not done. That is, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the super reach variation effect by the main control device 110, the execution time of the super reach variation effect is executed in accordance with the execution of the continuous notice effect. It can be prevented from becoming longer.

  Also, as a result of the processing of S1110, when it is determined that the bit (0th bit, see FIG. 7) corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 (S1110: Yes), the normal reach fluctuation production speed is high. After shortening the time related to the fluctuation by 5 seconds, it is set to execute the continuous notice effect in 5 seconds before executing the normal reach fluctuation effect (S1502), and the process proceeds to S1115. Thereby, the 3rd symbol display device 81 can be made to perform the continuous notice effect in 5 seconds before the normal reach change effect is executed, and can be made to perform the normal reach change effect after the continuous notice effect. . In addition, in the normal reach fluctuation production, the time related to the high speed fluctuation is shortened for 5 seconds and displayed, so even if the continuous notice production is performed together with the normal reach production, the total production execution time is the continuous notice production. Can be the same as not. That is, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the normal reach variation effect by the main controller 110, the execution time of the normal reach variation effect becomes longer as the continuous notice effect is executed. This can be prevented.

  Also, as a result of the processing of S1113, when it is determined that the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b (the 0th bit, see FIG. 7) is 1 (S1113: Yes), the high speed of the fluctuation variation effect After shortening the time related to the fluctuation by 5 seconds, it is set to execute the continuous notice effect in 5 seconds before the off-change effect is executed (S1503), and the process proceeds to S1115. As a result, the 3rd symbol display device 81 can be made to perform the continuous notice effect for 5 seconds before the off-change effect is executed, and can also be allowed to perform the come-off change effect after the continuous notice effect. . In addition, since the time related to the high-speed fluctuation is shortened for 5 seconds and displayed in the off-change effect, the continuous notice effect is performed for the total effect execution time even if the continuous notice effect is performed together with the off-effect. Can be the same as not. That is, since the continuous notice effect can be performed within the time allotted to the execution of the off-change effect by the main control device 110, the execution time of the out-of-change effect becomes longer as the continuous notice effect is executed. This can be prevented.

  Next, referring to FIG. 26, the third symbol display device 81 is changed to the third symbol display device 81 according to the effect mode of the change effect and the continuous notice effect set in the change display process (FIG. 25) of the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment. The display timings of the displayed change effect and continuous notice effect will be specifically described. FIG. 26A shows, in a time series, the production timing of the super reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the super reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the variation effect. It is a timing chart. FIG. 26 (b) shows the timing of the normal reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a time series when the normal reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the variation effect. It is a timing chart. FIG. 26 (c) shows, in chronological order, the production timing of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the off-change effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect. It is a timing chart.

  First, referring to FIG. 26 (a), the production timing of the super reach variation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the super reach variation effect is set as the effect mode of the variation effect. explain. In the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. 26 (a-1), the continuous notice effect is performed as in the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Instead, the super reach variation effect is displayed at the same timing as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. 26 (a-2), the graphic notice device 81 of FIG. Displayed for 5 seconds. Then, after reaching the continuous notice effect, the super reach variation effect is started, and each of the three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 (see FIG. 8) is stopped (stopped) in the first few seconds (1 second in this embodiment). Through a startup period in which the state is accelerated from the state to the state of being scrolled at a high speed, a high-speed fluctuation screen that scrolls at a high speed that all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are invisible to the player is displayed. At this time, the time for which the high-speed fluctuation screen is displayed is shortened by 5 seconds compared with the case where the continuous notice effect is not performed, and is displayed for 2 seconds. And after 3 seconds from the start of the change, that is, 8 seconds after the start of the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect is not performed after the medium symbol change screen of all the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 is displayed. A super reach variation effect is performed at the same effect timing. Thus, even when the continuous notice effect is performed before the super reach variation effect, the high speed change screen is shortened by 5 seconds and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The total effect time with the change effect can be made the same as the effect time related to the super reach change effect when the continuous notice effect is not performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26 (b), description will be made on the effect timing of the normal reach fluctuation effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the normal reach fluctuation effect is set as the effect mode of the fluctuation effect. . In the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. Instead, the normal reach variation effect is displayed at the same timing as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. 26 (b-2), the symbol display device 81 in FIG. First, a continuous notice effect is started and displayed for 5 seconds. Then, after the continuous notice effect is finished, the normal reach change effect is started, and the high speed change screen is displayed after the first one-second startup period. At this time, the high-speed fluctuation screen is shortened for 5 seconds as compared with the case where the continuous notice effect is not performed, and is displayed for 2 seconds. And after 3 seconds from the start of the change, that is, 8 seconds after the start of the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect is not performed after the medium symbol change screen of all the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 is displayed. A normal reach variation effect is performed at the same effect timing. In this way, even if the continuous notice effect is performed before the normal reach change effect, the high speed change screen is shortened by 5 seconds and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the continuous notice effect and the normal reach change effect are displayed. The total production time can be the same as the production time related to the normal reach fluctuation production when the continuous notice production is not performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26 (c), explanation will be given on the effect timing of the off-change effect and the continuous notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the off-change effect is set as the effect mode of the change effect. . In the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is not made, as shown in FIG. 26 (c-1), the continuous notice effect is performed as in the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Instead, the off-change effect is displayed at the same timing as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, in the variable display process (see FIG. 25), when the setting for performing the continuous notice effect is made, as shown in FIG. In the symbol display device 81, a continuous notice effect is first started and displayed for 5 seconds. Then, after the continuous notice effect is finished, the off-change effect is started, and the high-speed change screen is displayed after the first one-second startup period. At this time, the high-speed fluctuation screen is shortened for 5 seconds as compared with the case where the continuous notice effect is not performed, and is displayed for 2 seconds. After 3 seconds from the start of the change, that is, after the transition to the falling period after 8 seconds from the start of the continuous notice effect, the off-change effect is produced at the same effect timing as when the continuous notice effect is not performed. Is done. In this way, even if the continuous notice effect is performed before the off-change effect, the high-speed change screen is shortened by 5 seconds and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, so that the continuous notice effect and the off-change are displayed. The total production time with the production can be the same as the production time related to the off-change performance when the continuous notice production is not performed. Similar to the first embodiment, the continuous notice effect is displayed in the sub-display area Ds provided separately from the main display area Dm in which the variable effect is displayed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, it is a flowchart which shows the change effect process (S1307) performed in the main process (FIG. 23) of the display control apparatus 114 in 2nd Embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, in the variation display process in the second embodiment, the processes of S1601 to S1612 are executed instead of the processes of S1406 to S1414 of the variation effect process (see FIG. 24) in the first embodiment. . Since the other processes are the same as the variation effect process in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted. However, in the process of S1401 in the second embodiment, it is also determined that the continuous notice effect is being executed on the third symbol display device 81 as being changed.

  In this variation effect processing, the display executed on the third symbol display device 81 is not changing (S1401: No), and the variation start flag for permitting the third symbol display device 81 to start the variation effect is displayed. Is turned on (S1402: Yes), the display executed by the third symbol display device 81 is changing after the change time counter 233a is reset by the process of S1404 executed (S1401). : Yes) After the variable time counter 233a is updated by the processing of S1405 executed in the case of the case, it is determined whether or not the notice effect flag for permitting the continuous notice effect in the third symbol display device 81 is on. (S1601).

  If the notice effect flag is on (S1601: Yes), the value of the fluctuation time counter 233a is further confirmed, and the elapsed time from the start of the notice effect is within 5 seconds, that is, the notice effect time. It is determined whether it is within (S1602). Here, when it is determined that it is within the continuous notice effect time (S1602: Yes), the continuous notice effect data corresponding to the change elapsed time indicated by the change time counter 233a is obtained from the video RAM 234 from the continuous notice effect data. The image is read and stored in the display area 234c of the video RAM 234, and an image corresponding to the continuous notice effect data stored in the display area 234c is displayed on the LCD provided in the third symbol display device 81 (S1603). Thus, when the display variation pattern command is received from the sound lamp control device 113 and the execution variation execution command is included in the display variation pattern command, the third symbol display device is used for the first 5 seconds. A continuous notice effect is displayed at 81.

  On the other hand, as a result of the processing of S1602, if it is determined that it is not within the continuous notice effect time (that is, the elapsed time from the start of the continuous notice effect has exceeded 5 seconds) (S1602: No), the notice effect flag is set. It is turned off (S1604), and the value of the variation time counter 233a is reset to 0 (S1605). Then, the processing proceeds to S1606, and the subsequent processing displays the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81. Is called. Here, when the notice effect flag is turned off, the continuous notice effect performed in the third symbol display device is finished when the elapsed time of change has passed 5 seconds, and the effect of change is produced by the processing after S1606. Be started. In addition, by resetting the value of the fluctuation time counter 233a to 0, it is possible to newly start measurement of an elapsed time (fluctuation elapsed time) after the continuous notice effect is ended and the fluctuation effect is started.

  Also, as a result of the processing of S1601, when it is determined that the notice effect flag is not on (that is, off) (S1601: No), the process proceeds to S1606, and the third symbol is obtained by the subsequent processing. The display device 81 performs display processing of variation effects. Thereby, after the notice effect flag is turned off and the continuous notice effect ends, or the display variation pattern command received in the process of S1205 of the external interrupt process (FIG. 22) includes an instruction to execute the continuous notice effect. If the notification effect flag is not turned on (or a non-execution instruction for a continuous notice effect is included) and the notice effect flag is not turned on, a variation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the process of S1606, it is checked whether or not a stop command has been received from the main control device 110, and it is determined whether or not it is within the changing effect time (S1606). If it is determined that the stop command has not been received and it is within the variation rendering time (S1606: Yes), the work RAM 233 is further determined from the value of the variation time counter 233a in S1204 of the external interrupt processing (FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not it is within the high-speed variation time in the variation effect rendering mode stored in (S1607). As a result, when it is determined that it is not within the high-speed fluctuation time (S1607: No), the process proceeds to S1611, and the fluctuation elapsed time indicated by the fluctuation time counter 233a (fluctuation Variation effect data corresponding to the elapsed time from the start) is read from the video RAM 234, stored in the display area 234c of the video RAM 234, and an image corresponding to the continuous notice effect data stored in the display area 234c The display is performed on the LCD provided in the three-symbol display device 81, and the variation effect process is terminated. Thereby, the variation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the case where the processing of S1606 is performed for the first time after the variation start flag is turned on by the external interrupt processing (FIG. 22), when the continuous notice effect is performed, the variation time counter 233a is reset by the processing of S1605, When the continuous notice effect is not performed, the variation time counter 233a is reset by the process of S1404. Therefore, regardless of whether the continuous notice effect is performed or not, the variable effect is always performed from the effect data (that is, the start-up) corresponding to zero change elapsed time.

  If it is determined as a result of the processing of S1607 that it is within the high-speed fluctuation time (S1607), a high-speed fluctuation time reduction flag (not shown) that is provided in the work RAM 233 and instructs to shorten the high-speed fluctuation time by 5 seconds. Whether or not) is ON (S1608). The high-speed fluctuation time reduction flag is a flag configured to be turned on when the display fluctuation pattern command received from the sound lamp control device 113 is instructed to reduce the high-speed fluctuation time for 5 seconds. In the external interrupt process (see FIG. 22) executed by the MPU 231 of the device 114, when the command received from the audio lamp control process 113 is a display variation pattern command (S1203: Yes), the display variation pattern command is displayed. If the instruction for shortening the high-speed fluctuation time for 5 seconds is included, the high-speed fluctuation time reduction flag is turned on.

  As a result of the processing of S1608, when it is determined that the high-speed fluctuation time reduction flag is on (S1608: Yes), the high-speed fluctuation time reduction flag is turned off (S1609), and the high-speed fluctuation reduction time ( In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 5 seconds) is added (S1610), and the process proceeds to S1611 described above.

  As described above, when a value corresponding to the shortening time of the high speed fluctuation is added to the fluctuation time counter 233a, the fluctuation elapsed time indicated by the fluctuation time counter 233a is advanced by the shortening time of the high speed fluctuation. Therefore, the variation effect data corresponding to the variation elapsed time indicated by the variation time counter 233a advanced by the shortening time of the high-speed variation is read from the video RAM 234 by the processing of S1611 and the variation is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Since the image corresponding to the effect data is displayed, the image corresponding to the shortening time is removed, and as a result, the high-speed fluctuation time is shortened. Accordingly, the high-speed fluctuation time can be easily reduced by the addition process for the fluctuation time counter 233a. In addition, since the high-speed fluctuations generally included in the normal fluctuation effects are those in which all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled in a state invisible to the player, even if this high-speed fluctuation image is removed, the image is not displayed. It can be easily suppressed that the discontinuity of the image due to the removal is recognized by the player. In addition to the normal variation effect data before the time is shortened, there is no need to prepare the variation effect data separately for the variation effect whose time has been shortened, so the effect data is stored to shorten the variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity for doing so, and to prevent an increase in the capacity of the video RAM.

  If it is determined as a result of the processing of S1608 that the fast fluctuation time reduction flag is not on (that is, it is off), the processing of S1609 and S1610 is skipped, and the processing proceeds to the above-described processing of S1611. . As a result, when the display variation pattern command received from the sound lamp control device 113 is not instructed to shorten the high-speed variation time for 5 seconds and the high-speed variation time reduction flag is not turned on, the high-speed variation time is shortened. Without change, the change effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with the elapsed time since the start of the change effect. If the fast fluctuation time reduction flag is turned off by the process of S1609 and the fast fluctuation time is shortened by the process of S1610, the fluctuation elapsed time is updated by the process of S1405 with respect to the added fluctuation time counter 233a. Therefore, after the high-speed fluctuation time is shortened, the time indicated by the added fluctuation time counter 233a is set as the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation effect, and the variation effect corresponding to the elapsed time is set to the third time. It can be displayed on the symbol display 81.

  On the other hand, if the stop command is received as a result of the processing of S1606 and it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change exceeds the change effect time (S1616: No), the stop symbol set by the display stop symbol command is used. The symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are stopped (S1612), and the variation effect process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment, when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the result of the lottery with respect to the ball that has been won for start-up, the variation that is held at that time In each of the effects, the execution time of each variation effect assigned by the main control device 110 is shortened by the time required for the continuous notification effect, and in addition to each variation effect whose time has been reduced, It is set by the sound lamp control device 113 to be performed respectively. Then, when the variation effect to which the continuous notice effect is added is executed by the third symbol display device 81, the continuous notice effect is executed by the third symbol display device 81 prior to the change effect under the control of the display control device 114. Then, after the continuous notice effect is finished, the variable effect is executed by the third symbol display device 81. As described above, when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 before the change effect for all the change effects held at that time. Therefore, if the continuous notice effect is executed before all the changing effects, the player has a sense of expectation that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 19 will transition to the 15R probability change jackpot after all the changing effects are completed. Can be made.

  In addition, the continuous notice effect in the present embodiment is not performed by rewriting the effect form of the change effect as in the conventional gaming machine described above, but the execution time of the change effect assigned by the main controller 110 is shortened. Then, since the sound lamp control device 113 is set so that the continuous notice effect is performed within the shortened time, the execution time of the variable effect is increased as the continuous notice effect is executed. Can be prevented. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the start winning is ignored when there is a start winning when the four variable effects are already on hold. Since the execution time of the production can be kept short, the suspended variation production can be consumed quickly. Therefore, even in a situation where four variation effects are put on hold, the player can continue to hit the ball as it is, so that a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed, and the player On the other hand, it is possible to continuously execute an effect that gives the player a predetermined sense of expectation while giving a big hit opportunity.

  Further, prior to the changing effect, the continuous notice effect is executed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the continuous notice effect is finished, the changing effect is executed by the third symbol display device 81. For example, the voice lamp control device 113 Even if the variation effect and the continuous notice effect cannot be performed at the same time because the processing capability of the display device 114 is small or the display capability of the third drawing display device 81 is small, it is associated with the variation effect. The continuous notice effect can be executed. Further, since the continuous notice effect is executed before the fluctuating effect, when the continuous notice effect is performed, the player can have a sense of expectation with respect to the following fluctuating effect.

  Here, the “variation effect (variation display)” described in each of the above embodiments corresponds to the “first effect” described in the claims, and the “continuous notice effect” described in each of the above embodiments is claimed. This corresponds to the “second effect” described in the section. In addition, the “third symbol” described in each of the embodiments corresponds to “identification information” described in the claims, and the “big hit” described in each of the embodiments described above corresponds to the “predetermined game” described in the claims. The “holding number command” described in each of the above embodiments corresponds to the “permission command” described in the claims.

  The present invention has been described based on the above embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the continuous notice effect is also executed on the third symbol display device 81 in which the fluctuating effect is performed has been described. A fourth symbol display device different from the device 81 is provided, and the fourth symbol display device displays the fourth symbol together with the variation effect executed by the third symbol display device 81, thereby executing the continuous notice effect. May be. In this case, the control of the fourth symbol display device may be performed by the display control device 114 or by the sound lamp control device 113. Further, by controlling the door solenoid 87 by the display control device 114, the door 87 may be opened / closed together with the variation effect to execute the continuous notice effect. Alternatively, even if the advance notice effect is executed by providing the accessory in the pachinko machine 10 different from the door 87 that operates according to various effects and operating the accessory in a predetermined manner together with the variable effect. Good. Further, the continuous warning effect may be executed by outputting the voice for the continuous warning effect from the voice output device 226 of the pachinko machine 10 under the control of the voice lamp control device 113, and the lighting unit of the pachinko machine 10 The continuous notice effect may be executed by turning on or blinking 29 to 33 together with the variable effect.

  Thus, every time a variation effect is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 (and the 1st symbol display device 37), symbols are continuously displayed on the 4th symbol display device, and an object such as the door 87 is predetermined. The player can win a big hit with the player by operating in the mode (for example, opening and closing operation of the door 87), by outputting sound from the sound output device 226, or by turning on or blinking the lighting parts 29 to 33. A sense of expectation can be given. In addition, the player usually keeps playing the game by gazing at the third symbol display device 81 where the variation effect is performed, but the fourth symbol display device different from the third symbol display device 81, the door 87, and the like. Since the continuous notice effect is performed by the voice output from the sound output device 226 or the lighting units 29 to 33, the player can easily recognize that the effect different from the normal effect has been performed. be able to. Moreover, the simple notice effect such as display of symbols by the fourth symbol display device, operation of an accessory such as the door 87, sound output from the sound output device 226, or lighting / flashing of the lighting units 29 to 33 is performed. It is possible to easily perform a continuous notice effect.

  Further, if the continuous notice effect is performed by voice output from the sound output device 226 or lighting or blinking of the lighting parts 29 to 33, the control of the continuous notice effect is performed by the sound lamp control device 113. In the case where the pachinko machine 10 performs the continuous notice effect by causing the main control device 110 to perform the lottery, the voice lamp control device 113 to perform the continuous notice effect, and the display control device 114 to perform the variable effect. Each process can be shared by the control device. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the load from being concentrated on one control device, the performance required for the MPU of each control device can be kept low.

  It should be noted that the display of the symbols for the continuous notice effect on the third symbol display device 81, the display of the symbols for the continuous notice effect on the fourth symbol display device, the operation of the accessory such as the door 87 in a predetermined mode, and the audio output device 226 A continuous notice effect may be executed by combining at least two of the audio output from the lighting and lighting or blinking of the lighting units 29 to 33 and controlling them in conjunction with each other. Thereby, a more various continuous notice effect can be performed.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the case where an image for continuous notice effect different from the change effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the continuous notice effect is performed has been described. Instead, the continuous notice effect is used as a stop symbol displayed when the variable effect is ended. For example, a combination of symbols on the middle line L2 is “3” “4” “1”. This may be done by displaying a so-called “chance”. In this case, in the variable display process executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113, the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag is 1 (that is, the continuous notice effect is executed) (S1106). : Yes, S1110: Yes, S1113: Yes), the chance eye may be set as the stop symbol of the variation effect. Thereby, in the 3rd symbol display device 81, if a chance eye is continuously displayed as a stop symbol for each variation effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a jackpot is finally obtained. .

  Further, in the first embodiment, the variation effect is displayed in the main display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81, and the continuous notice effect is displayed in the sub display area Ds different from the main display area Dm. Then, the case where these two effects are displayed on the third symbol display device 81 has been described. Then, it may be displayed in the main display area Dm. Further, at least one of the variation effect and the continuous notice effect may be synthesized so as to be displayed across the main display area Dm and the sub display area Dm and displayed in the third symbol display area 81. Alternatively, the fluctuating effect may be reduced and displayed small in a partial area of the main display area Dm, and the continuous notice effect may be displayed large in the center of the main display area Dm.

  As a result, similar to the above embodiments, the display of one display device (third symbol display device 81) gives the player a sense of expectation that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 will change to a jackpot. be able to. Further, since the image related to the continuous notice effect is synthesized so as to overlap the image related to the change effect and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the entire screen of the third symbol display device 81 or the main display area Dm. A continuous notice effect can be displayed throughout. Therefore, it is possible to perform a continuous notice effect that is easy for the player to understand.

  For example, in the process of S1411 of the fluctuation effect process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114, the composition of the fluctuation effect and the continuous notice effect is performed on the image corresponding to the continuous notice effect data. You may implement | achieve by synthesize | combining the image corresponding to data by what is called alpha blend. Alpha blend is a known method of combining two images using an α value (coefficient). Depending on the α value setting, one image can be transparent or non-transparent, and part of the other image. A superimposed image can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, in the main controller 110, when the result of the lottery with respect to the ball that has won the start is a big win and the display mode is the first probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit), and for the ball that has won the start prize If the lottery result is out and the display mode is out-of-front reach, the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command is set to “1”, and the permission to start the continuous notice effect is sounded. Although the case of notifying the lamp control device 113 has been described (see S605 to S609 in FIG. 15), the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the condition for setting the continuous notice permission flag to “1” is in the specifications of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, it may be set appropriately. For example, the continuous notice permission flag may be set to “1” when the lottery result at the start winning prize is a big hit, and the continuous notice permission flag may be set to “0” when the lottery is off. This suggests to the player that if a continuous notice effect is continuously performed along with all of the variation effects that have been put on hold, it will surely be a big hit at the last change effect that has been put on hold. Can do. Therefore, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  Further, if the lottery result at the time of starting winning is a big hit, when the continuous notice permission flag is set to “1”, the sound lamp control device 113 sets the big hit type (first probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit) Depending on the second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot) and time-saving jackpot), the effect mode of the continuous notice effect may be switched. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a jackpot corresponding to the effect mode of the continuous notice effect is generated. In this case, the holding number command includes the jackpot type (first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot), second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot), time bonus) that is generated after the end of the continuous notice, If transmission is performed from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control device 113 can switch the effect mode of the continuous notice effect according to the jackpot type.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the main control device 110 permits the start of the continuous notice effect (see S605 to S609 in FIG. 15), and when the start of the continuous notice effect is permitted (the number of the hold times command). In 4 bits (when the continuous notice permission flag) is set to “1”, the audio lamp control device 113 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect according to the continuous notice determination probability set by the continuous notice determination table 222a. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. Even if the continuous notice determination table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 and the main controller 110 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect. Good. In this case, the main controller 110 may instruct the sound lamp controller 113 to execute the continuous notice effect using the hold count command.

  Further, a lottery result (big hit, miss) determined by the main control device 110 when the ball is won by starting or following the hold number command, or if the lottery result is a big hit, 1 probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot), 2nd probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot), hour and junior bonus), if the lottery result is out, the final stop pattern (rear out of front / rear, reach other than front / rear out, complete reach) It is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 may determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on such information. . Alternatively, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 when the ball is won for starting is determined by the main control by the hold count command or following the hold count command. It may be transmitted from the device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 may make all the determinations of whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect. In these cases, the main control device 113 does not determine whether or not to allow the continuous notice effect to start and whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, so the processing load on the main control device 113 can be further reduced and the start prize is won. It is possible to prevent a delay or malfunction of the lottery process performed on the ball.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the hold count command is configured as a 1-byte command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold count command is a 2-byte command composed of an upper 1 byte and a lower 1 byte. You may comprise as.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the start of the continuous notice effect determined by the main control device 110 is notified to the sound lamp control device 113 by the fourth bit (continuous notice permission flag) of the hold count command has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and a continuous notice permission command for notifying permission to start the continuous notice effect may be prepared separately from the hold number command. Further, in the above embodiment, the game state (big hit or missed) after the end of the continuous notice effect notified to the sound lamp control device 113 by the third bit (the game state flag after the continuous notice) is shown in the above embodiment. It may be transmitted by being included in the continuous notice permission command. In these cases, only when the main control device 110 determines to permit the start of the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice permission command may be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 following the hold count command, or the continuous notice is given. The permission command may be configured to notify whether or not the start of the continuous notice effect is permitted, and the continuous notice permission command may always be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 following the hold count command.

  In each of the above embodiments, different continuous notice determination ranges are associated with the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect (“big hit”, “out”) and the number of variable effects held on the main control device 110. Although the case where the continuous notice determination probability is changed using the continuous notice determination table 222a has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the gaming state after the end of the continuous notice effect ("big hit", "off") ) And the number of suspensions of variable effects held in the main controller 110, even if the continuous notice determination probability is changed using a continuous notice determination table in which different continuous notice determination ranges are associated according to only one of them. Good. In addition, when associating different continuous notice determination ranges according to the number of hold times, the number of hold times may be divided into several groups, and different continuous notice determination ranges may be associated with each group. In this case, the continuous notice determination range may not be set and the start of the continuous notice effect may not be determined. In the latter case, when the start of the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect is continuously performed together with the fluctuating effect more than a predetermined number of times. Thereby, the player can recognize that the effect different from the normal effect has been performed by continuously performing the continuous notice effect for a predetermined number of times or more. A sense of expectation can be given.

  In addition, continuous notice determination is performed using a continuous notice determination table in which different continuous notice determination ranges are associated according to the effect forms ("super reach change effect", "normal reach change effect", and "outgoing change effect"). Probability may be changed, and varies depending on the combination of the effect mode of the change effect and the game state after the end of the continuous notice effect and at least one of the number of hold times of the change effect held in the peripheral control device 110. The continuous notice determination probability may be changed using a continuous notice determination table associated with the continuous notice determination probability.

  Accordingly, for example, if the continuous notice determination range is associated with each effect mode so that the probability of continuous notice determination increases in the order of off-change effect, normal reach change effect, and super reach change effect, all the reserved change effects In addition, when the continuous notice effect is performed, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility that the effect mode of the last variation effect that has been reserved is a normal reach variation effect or a super reach variation effect. Here, the normal reach variation effect and the super reach variation effect may be a combination of predetermined symbols when all the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 are stopped (stopped), that is, there is a possibility of being a big hit. It is an aspect that suggests to the player, and since the super reach variation production is a mode that can give the player a stronger sense of expectation for jackpot than the normal reach variation production, The player's expectation can be enhanced when the continuous notice effect is continuously performed together with all the pending change effects.

  When there is a so-called “premium reach variation effect” (ie, an effect mode that makes the player expect a big hit) as one effect mode of the variation effect, the variation including the premium reach variation effect is included. The continuous notice determination probability may be changed using a continuous notice determination table in which different continuous notice determination ranges are associated depending on the effect form of the effect. Thus, for example, if the continuous notice determination range is associated so that the probability of continuous notice decision of the premium reach fluctuation effect is higher than the super reach change effect, the continuous notice effect is performed together with all the suspended change effects. Since it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect mode of the last variation effect that has been reserved is likely to be the premium reach variation effect, the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, the production mode of the fluctuation production may be divided into several groups, and different continuous notice determination ranges may be associated with each group. For example, it is possible to divide into a fluctuation variation effect and a reach variation effect including a normal reach variation effect and a super reach variation effect, and to associate different continuous notice determination ranges. In addition, the continuous notice determination range may not be set for some effects, and the start of the continuous notice effect may not be determined. For example, the start of the continuous notice effect may be determined only in the case of the reach fluctuation effect such as the normal reach change effect and the super reach change effect without setting the continuous notice determination range for the off-change effect. In this case, if the continuous notice effect is executed, it may be surely suggested to the player that the effect mode of the last variation effect that has been suspended is, for example, a normal reach variation effect or a super reach variation effect. it can. Therefore, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  On the other hand, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the continuous notice determination table, a case has been described in which different consecutive notice determination ranges are associated with two states of “big hit” and “out” as the gaming state after the end of the continuous notice effect. It is not necessarily limited to this. For example, each of the first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot), "second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot)", "time / temporal jackpot", and "out" are associated with different continuous notice determination ranges. May be. Further, these states may be divided into several groups, and different continuous notice determination ranges may be associated with each group. Thus, for example, the probability of consecutive notice determination increases in the order of “first probability variation jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot)”, “second probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot)”, “time / temporal jackpot”, and “out”. If the continuous notice determination range is associated with each gaming state, when the continuous notice effect is continuously performed together with all the change effects that have been held, after the last change effect that has been put on hold, It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player. In this modification, the main control device 110 determines whether or not the continuous notice start is started, or the main control device 110 does not determine whether or not the continuous notice effect start is permitted, and the audio lamp control device 113 directly starts the continuous notice. In the case where the presence / absence is determined, if the result of the lottery in the main control device 110 is “hit”, it is useful in determining permission to start the continuous notice effect.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the stop symbol of the variable effect in which the continuous notice effect is performed is the sound lamp control based on the stop symbol determined by the main control device 110 (front / rear outreach, front / rear out reach, complete outreach). Although the case where it is set by the device 113 has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined by the sound lamp control device 113, the stop pattern of the last variation effect that has been put on hold is determined. If it is not a big hit, the stop symbol of the last variation effect may be set instead of the stop symbol determined by the main control device 110, instead of the stop symbol of the front / rear detach reach mode. In this case, for example, when the continuous notice final flag having the same configuration as the continuous notice flag 223b is provided in the RAM 223 of the audio lamp control device 113, and the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined in the audio lamp control device 113, the continuous notice flag is displayed. In addition to the setting of 223b (see S1015 in FIG. 19), the bit of the holding ball corresponding to the last variation effect in which the continuous notice effect is performed is set to “1” in the continuous notice final flag, and the continuous notice is given. When the flag 223b is shifted to the right by 1 bit (see S1117 in FIG. 20), the continuous notice final flag may also be shifted to the right by 1 bit, and 0 may be inserted into the vacant bits. Then, in the variable display process executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113, in the process of setting the variable effect stop symbol (S1115), the stop symbol of the variable effect is out and the continuous notice final flag It is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball is 1 (that is, the last variation effect in which the continuous notice effect is performed), and as a result, the stop pattern of the variation effect is out and the continuous effect is continuous. When the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the notice final flag is 1, in the process of S1115, a stop symbol corresponding to the back and forth reach may be set as the stop symbol. As a result, the stop symbol of the last variation effect in which the continuous notice effect is performed is not the stop symbol determined by the main control device 110, but is always a back-and-forth deviation reach, so that the player has high expectation. be able to.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in the case where the continuous notice effect is performed together with all the variable effects that have been put on hold, each variation effect has been described as being performed in the effect mode based on the lottery result performed at the time of each start winning prize. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and when a continuous notice effect is performed together with all the variation effects that have been put on hold, the effect mode of the change effect other than the last change effect that has been put on hold will be updated to a change effect. You may comprise.

  Also in this case, the above-described continuous notice final flag may be provided. When the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag is 1 (that is, when the continuous notice effect is executed) (S1106: Yes, S1110: Yes), the first reserved ball of the continuous notice final flag is set. It is determined whether or not the corresponding bit is 1, and when it is 1 (that is, when it is the last variation effect for performing the continuous notice effect), based on the variation pattern determined by the main controller 110, S1105. , S1109 in addition to the fluctuating effects of the mode set in each process, execution of the continuous notice effect is set, and the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice final flag is 0 (that is, the continuous notice effect is displayed). (If it is not the last variation effect to be performed), in place of the variation effect of the mode set in each processing of S1105 and S1109, after setting the outflow variation effect, in addition to the outflow variation effect The execution of the continuous announcement attraction may be set. If the stop symbol after the change effect is a big hit, the change effect effect mode is not updated, and the change effect set in each process of S1105 and S1109 based on the change pattern determined by the main controller 110. The effect mode may be displayed as it is.

  Here, even if the continuous notice effect is continuously performed, if the situation where the corresponding variation effect is, for example, the super reach variation effect and the jackpot does not appear as a result, the player's expectation However, the continuous announcement effect is continuously performed, and the variation effect other than the variation effect to be executed last is continuously performed as the off-change effect. The player can have a higher expectation for the fluctuating performance.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous notice effect has been described as an effect in which the same symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 together with the variable effect. There may be an effect in which a certain series of symbols is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Thereby, whenever a series of related symbols progresses, a higher expectation can be given to the player.

  In addition, when a plurality of modes are prepared as the mode of the continuous notice effect, and execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, one mode is selected from the plurality of modes and the continuous notice effect is performed. Also good. In this case, a continuous notice selection counter is provided in the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113, and the continuous notice selection counter is updated each time the command determination process (see FIG. 19) is executed. When it is determined to start (S1014: Yes), the mode of the continuous notice effect may be selected according to the value of the continuous notice selection counter. In addition, the RAM 223 is provided with a continuous notice effect mode memory for storing the selected continuous notice effect type in correspondence with each holding ball of the continuous notice flag 223b. When the bit corresponding to the holding ball is set to 1, the selected continuous notice effect mode is stored in the continuous notice effect mode memory for the hold ball whose value is set from 0 to 1. When the continuous notice flag 223b is shifted by 1 bit to the right (see S1117 in FIG. 20), the continuous notice effect mode memory may be configured to perform a shift process between the respective holding balls. Note that the shift process of the continuous notice effect mode memory is stored for the third reserved ball with the continuous notice effect type stored for the second reserved ball as the continuous notice effect type for the first reserved ball. If the mode of the continuous notice effect for the second reserved ball is set as the mode of the continuous notice effect for the second reserved ball and the mode of the continuous notice effect stored for the fourth reserved ball is used as the mode of the continuous notice effect for the third reserved ball. Good. If the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag is 1 (that is, the continuous notice effect is executed) (S1106: Yes, S1110: Yes, S1113: Yes), the bit is stored in the continuous notice effect mode memory. The aspect of the continuous notice effect may be set based on the form of the continuous notice effect for the first reserved ball that has been made. Thereby, since various pachinko machine 10 can be performed with pachinko machine 10, the player can be interested in the continuous notice effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the continuous notice effect is always executed on the third symbol display device 81 when execution of the continuous notice effect is determined has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. In a situation where the execution of the notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect may be executed on the third symbol display 81 when the frame button 22 is pressed by the player.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the variation effect is executed, the case where the high-speed variation that scrolls all the symbols Z1 to Z3 so fast that the player cannot visually recognize the high-speed variation is described. Thus, all the symbols Z1 to Z3 may be displayed in a reduced size so that they cannot be visually recognized, or all the symbols Z1 to Z3 may be displayed as snow noise-like images in which many white dots are randomly displayed. In particular, in the second embodiment, even when such an image is displayed instead of high-speed fluctuation, when reducing the time required for the fluctuation effect to perform the continuous notice effect, If the image corresponding to the shortening time is removed from the noise-like image, it is possible to easily prevent the player from recognizing the discontinuity of the variation effect caused by removing the image.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where one first entrance 64 that starts a lottery lottery when a ball enters the game board 13 has been described, but it is not necessarily limited thereto. Instead, a plurality of (for example, two) first entrances may be provided in the game board 13 where entrances are detected independently and a big winning lottery is started. In this case, information indicating which of the first entrances is on hold is included in the hold count command transmitted from the main controller 110 to the audio lamp control device 113 when there is a hold at each first entrance. May be included. Moreover, even if the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 when the fluctuation starts is included, information indicating which fluctuation effect is held by which first entrance is included. Good. As a result, in the sound lamp control device 113, when a hold number counter is prepared for each first entrance and a hold number command is received, the hold for the first entrance indicated by the hold number command is held. When the number of holds is set in the number counter and a fluctuation pattern command is received, if the number of hold times for the first entrance indicated by the change pattern command is decremented by 1, the number of holds is counted for each first entrance. can do.

  In addition, when a plurality of first entrances are provided, the continuous notice flag 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is set to the maximum number of times that can be held by all the first entrances (that is, each of the first entrances). Even if it is configured such that the presence / absence of continuous notice effect execution in each holding ball is set for the changing effect (holding ball) of the number of times obtained by adding the maximum number of holdings that can be held by one entrance. Good. Then, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold number command and determines to start the continuous notice effect, the number of hold times of the fluctuating effect (hold ball) held by all the first entrances at that time. Is calculated by adding the values of all the holding number counters corresponding to the respective first entrances, and is held at all the first entrances before the current reservation ball with respect to the continuous notice flag 223b. For the reserved ball, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect on the reserved ball may be set to “1” (that is, the continuous notice effect is executed). Thereby, when the start of the continuous notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect can be executed over the fluctuating effects held by all the first entrances.

  Further, in a pachinko machine that is provided with a plurality of first entrances and that preferentially executes a variation effect held at one first entrance, the variation effect is preferentially executed. The start of the continuous notice effect may be determined only when entering the first entrance. As a result, since the continuous notice effect is not started for the variable effect held at the first entrance with a low priority, the continuous notice effect is provided for the change effect held at the first entry with a low priority. Is started, and when the fluctuating effect is continuously put on hold at the first entrance with a high priority, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the continuous notice effect does not end easily.

  In each of the above embodiments, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110, the value of the hold count counter 223a is decreased by 1 (see S1118 in FIGS. 20 and 25). However, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 12) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the hold count counter of the main controller 110 subtracted in accordance with the change pattern command being set by the fluctuation start process (S306). A hold number command is set so that the value (N) of 203a (see S304 in FIG. 12) is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113, and the hold number command is a variable pattern command transmission. And may be transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. In this case, the hold count command may be generated so that the continuous notice permission flag and the game state flag after continuous notice of the hold count command are both “0”. In this case, S1118 in FIGS. 20 and 25 is omitted.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the hold frequency command and determines to start the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect is executed for all the fluctuating effects held at that time. Although the case has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. When the start of the continuous notice effect is determined, it may be determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed in each individual variable effect. As a result, the continuous notice effect may or may not appear for each variable effect, so that the player can have a sense of expectation for the appearance of the continuous notice effect and perform an effect that does not bore the player. Can do. In this case, the counter is updated every time the variation display process (see FIGS. 20 and 25) is executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 110, and determines whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed in each variation effect. May be provided. In the variation display process, if the variation start flag is ON, if the bit corresponding to the first reserved ball of the continuous notice flag 223b is 1 and the value of the counter is a predetermined value, The continuous notice effect execution may be set for the changing effect to be performed. In this case, the number (range) of predetermined values of the counter that sets the continuous notice effect execution for the corresponding variable effect may be changed according to the condition. As this condition, for example, the value of the hold counter 223a when determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, the contents of the effect mode of the change effect to be determined (super reach change effect, normal reach change effect, Outgoing variation effect), a gaming state after a series of continuous notice effects (big hit, missed), or a combination of two or more of these. Thereby, since the probability that execution of the continuous notice effect is determined in each variation effect is changed according to the conditions, the player can be made to pay attention to the appearance ratio of the continuous notice effect in each variation effect. .

  In the second embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the case where the time required for the change effect is shortened by the time required for the continuous notice effect (see S1501 to S1503 in FIG. 25) has been described. The time required for the change effect may be shortened by a time longer than the time required for the continuous notice effect. Also in this way, the continuous notice effect and the variable effect with reduced time can be performed within the time required for the variable time set by the main controller 110.

  In the second embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the continuous notice effect is first executed, and then the variable effect with reduced time is executed. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. Instead, after executing the halfway of the variation effect with reduced time, and then executing the continuous notice effect, the remaining effect in the variation effect with reduced time may be further performed. Also by this, for example, because the processing capability of the audio lamp control device 113 and the display device 114 is small, or the display capability of the third drawing display device 81 is small, the variation effect and the continuous notice effect cannot be performed simultaneously. In this case, the continuous notice effect can be executed in association with the change effect. In addition, since the continuous notice effect is executed in the middle of the variable effect, the player can be given an impression that the continuous notice effect has been suddenly performed in the variable effect, and the impression should be made strong. Can do. In addition, if the variation effect continues in the variation effect, the player may not pay attention to the variation effect. It is possible to give a feeling of expectation that a continuous notice effect will be performed during the execution of.

  Alternatively, the continuous notice effect may be executed after executing the variable effect whose time has been shortened and finishing the execution of the variable effect. Also by this, for example, because the processing capability of the audio lamp control device 113 and the display device 114 is small, or the display capability of the third drawing display device 81 is small, the variation effect and the continuous notice effect cannot be performed simultaneously. In this case, the continuous notice effect can be executed in association with the change effect. Also, since the continuous notice effect is executed after the fluctuating effect, even if it is not a big hit after the fluctuating effect, if the continuous notice effect is subsequently performed, the player performs the following fluctuation A sense of expectation can be given to the production.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the display control device 114 controls the door solenoid 87a for opening and closing the door 87 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the door solenoid 87a is connected to the sound lamp control device 113. It may be connected to the input / output port 225 and controlled by the sound lamp control device 113.

  In each of the above embodiments, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device 113 to the display control device 114. The command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114. Further, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device.

  In each of the above embodiments, the winning entry to the first entrance 64 and the passing through the second entrance 67 are configured to be held up to 4 times each, but the maximum number of times of holding is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of holding. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiments, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbols as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along a predetermined route such as a horizontal direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from this embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. Is a system in which a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown.

  Detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of the start condition, and dynamic display of identification information based on a lottery result by the lottery means A first control unit having a selection unit that selects a first production mode, and a first production unit that executes the first production in a mode selected by the selection unit in response to an instruction from the main control unit. Sub-control means having effect execution means, and a predetermined combination of identification information appears in the first effect executed by the first effect execution means. A game value is given, wherein the main control means determines whether to perform a second effect different from the first effect, and determines the second effect by the determination means. To do And a permission transmitting means for transmitting a permission command for permitting execution of the second effect to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means is executed by the first effect executing means. Based on receiving the permission command transmitted by the permission transmitting means and the storage means for storing the number of standby times of the first effect, the first effect of the number of times of waiting stored in the storage means. In each of them, setting means for setting the second effect to be performed in addition to the first effect in the time allotted to the execution of the first effect, and the second by the setting means A gaming machine 1 comprising: a second effect executing means for executing the second effect when the first effect to which the first effect is added is executed by the first effect executing means.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the first control mode is selected by the selection means in the main control means based on the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. Then, in the sub control means, the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the first effect executing means as the first effect in the selected mode. In the main control means, the determination means determines whether or not to perform a second effect different from the first effect. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect is to be performed, A permission command for permitting execution of the effect is transmitted to the sub-control means by the permission transmission means of the main control means. On the other hand, when the establishment of the start condition is detected in the main control means, the first effect corresponding to the establishment of the start condition detected in the past is being executed by the first effect execution means of the sub control means The first effect corresponding to the establishment of the detected start condition this time is on standby, and the number of standby times is stored in the storage means provided in the sub-control means. Then, when the sub-control means receives the permission command transmitted from the main control means, it is assigned to the execution of the first effect in each of the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. The second effect is set by the setting means of the sub-control means so that the second effect is performed in addition to the first effect, and the first effect to which the second effect is added is the first effect. When executed by the first effect execution means, the second effect is executed by the second effect execution means.

  Thereby, for example, when the transition to the gaming state that gives a predetermined game value to the player is confirmed as a result of the lottery, the main control means determines that the second effect is to be performed by the determination means. For example, every time the first effect that was waiting before the confirmation is executed by the sub-control means by the first effect executing means, in addition to the first effect, the second effect is the second effect. It is executed by execution means. Therefore, if the second effect is continuously executed together with the first effect, after all the first effects that have been waiting have been completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is indicated to the player to the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to transition to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In addition, the second effect is not performed by rewriting the aspect of the first effect as in the conventional gaming machine described above, but within the time allotted to the execution of the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution time of the first effect from becoming long as the second effect is executed. Thus, for example, when the maximum number of standby times for the first effect is determined and the start condition is satisfied at a stage where the first effect for the maximum number of standby times is satisfied, the establishment of the start condition is ignored. Even if it is a thing, since the number of times of waiting is consumed early by suppressing the execution time of the first effect to be short, even in the situation having the first effect for the maximum number of times of waiting for the player Thus, the ball can be continuously driven. Therefore, it is possible to continuously execute an effect that gives the player a predetermined sense of expectation while suppressing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine and giving the player an opportunity to transition to an advantageous gaming state. be able to.

  Also, in general gaming machines, the lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined gaming value to a player is performed by the main control of the gaming machine. Therefore, in order to prevent a lottery processing delay or malfunction, It is required to reduce the processing load related to control. On the other hand, the main control means determines whether or not to perform the second effect, and when determining that the second effect is to be performed, transmits a permission command for permitting the execution to the sub-control means. Since only the processing is performed, the processing load can be reduced. On the other hand, if an arithmetic processing unit with high processing capability is used as the sub-control means, even if the processing load related to the execution of the second effect is high, the second effect can be easily used as the second effect execution means. It can be executed against. In this way, by transmitting a permission command for permitting the execution of the second effect from the main control means to the sub-control means, the main control means is caused to execute a process with a low processing load, and a process with a high processing load is performed. By causing the sub-control means to execute, the second effect can be easily executed. In addition to the permission command, if the lottery result by the lottery means of the main control means and the first effect mode selected by the selection means are transmitted from the main control means to the subcontrol means, the setting means of the subcontrol means A wide variety of modes of the second effect added in the game can be set, and various expectations can be given to the player.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of effect means for executing various effects, wherein the first effect execution means executes the first effect using one effect means among the plurality of effect means, and the first effect means. The gaming machine 2 is characterized in that the second effect executing means executes the second effect while the first effect is executed using the effect means different from the one effect means.

  According to the gaming machine 2, the first effect is executed by the first effect executing means using one effect means among the plurality of effect means provided for executing various effects, and The second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect is executed using another effect means. Thereby, since the 2nd effect is performed while the 1st effect is performed using the production means different from the 1st effect, the 2nd effect is made into execution of the 1st effect. In the allocated time, it can be easily executed in addition to the first effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily obtain a gaming machine capable of executing a second effect different from the first effect over a plurality of times of the first effect while suppressing an increase in the time required for the first effect. be able to.

  In the gaming machine 2, the plurality of effect means include a display device that displays various images including various effects, and an accessory that operates in accordance with the various effects. The first effect is executed by displaying a dynamic display of identification information on the display device, and the second effect executing means operates the accessory in a predetermined manner, thereby causing the first effect. The gaming machine 3 is characterized in that the second performance is executed while is executed.

  According to the gaming machine 3, by displaying the dynamic display of the identification information on the display device, the first effect is executed by the first effect executing means, and by operating the accessory in a predetermined manner, The second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect is executed. As a result, each time the dynamic display of the identification information is displayed on the display device, if the accessory is continuously activated in a predetermined manner, for example, the gaming state of the gaming machine is determined to be a predetermined game. It is possible to give a predetermined sense of expectation such as changing to a gaming state that gives value. In addition, the player usually keeps playing the game by paying attention to the display device on which the identification information is dynamically displayed, but the second effect is performed by an accessory different from the display device. It is possible for the person to easily recognize that an unusual performance has been performed. Further, since the second effect is performed by the operation of the accessory, the second effect can be easily performed by controlling the operation of the accessory.

  In the gaming machine 2, the plurality of effect means display a first display means for displaying an image corresponding to one effect, and an image corresponding to an effect different from the effect displayed on the first display means. Second display means, wherein the first effect executing means executes the first effect by causing the first display means to display a dynamic display of the identification information, and the second effect executing means. The game machine 4 is characterized in that the second presentation is executed while the first presentation is executed by displaying predetermined information on the second display means.

  The first display means and the second display means may be configured in the same display device as in the gaming machine 5 or 6 described later, or are configured by different display devices. It may be a thing.

  According to the gaming machine 4, by causing the first display means to display the dynamic display of the identification information, the first effect is executed by the first effect executing means, and predetermined information is displayed on the second display means. By doing so, the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect is executed. Accordingly, if the predetermined information is continuously displayed on the second display unit every time the dynamic display of the identification information is displayed on the first display unit, for example, the game of the gaming machine is given to the player. It is possible to give a predetermined sense of expectation that the state changes to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In addition, since the second effect is performed by the display of the second display means, if it is configured so that various display modes of the second effect can be selected, various effects can be performed.

  The gaming machine 4 includes a display device that displays various images including various effects and displays a display area in which the image is displayed by dividing the display area into two or more areas. Of the areas obtained by dividing the display area, an image corresponding to the one effect is displayed in one area, and the second display means is the area obtained by dividing the display area. The gaming machine 5 is characterized in that an image corresponding to the different effect is displayed in a region different from the one region.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the first display means is configured to display an image corresponding to one effect in one area among areas obtained by dividing the display area, and the second display means. Is configured to display an image corresponding to another effect in a region different from one region among regions obtained by dividing the display region. Here, since the first effect executing means executes the first effect by displaying the dynamic display of the identification information on the first display means, the movement of the identification information is performed in one area of the display device. A first effect that is a target display is performed. Further, the second effect executing means executes the second effect by causing the second display means to display predetermined information, and therefore the second effect is performed in a region different from one region of the display device. Production is performed. Therefore, every time a dynamic display of identification information is displayed in one area of the display device, if predetermined information is continuously displayed in another area, the display of one display device can be used for the player. On the other hand, for example, it is possible to give a predetermined sense of expectation that the gaming state of the gaming machine changes to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. Further, since the second effect is displayed in an area different from the first effect, the player can recognize the area where the second effect is displayed in advance, and therefore, by gazing at the area. The appearance of the second effect can be easily recognized.

  In the gaming machine 4, various images including various effects are displayed, and the display device configured to include the first display unit and the second display unit, and the first effect execution unit executes the display device. The first image storage means for storing the dynamic display image of the identification information to be displayed on the first display means in the first effect, and the second effect executed by the second effect execution means. While the first effect is executed by the second image storage means for storing the image to be displayed on the second display means and the first effect executing means, the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means. When executed, the image to be displayed on the first display means stored in the first image storage means and the image to be displayed on the second display means stored in the second image storage means are synthesized. To display on the display device Gaming machine 6, characterized in that it comprises a forming unit.

  Here, the image composition may be one in which one image is overlapped with a part of the other image in a transparent state, or one image is not transparent and part of the other image. It may be superposed.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the dynamic display image of the identification information to be displayed on the first display means in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means is stored in the first image storage means, and the second An image to be displayed on the second display means in the second effect executed by the effect executing means is stored in the second image storage means. When the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means while the first effect that is the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the first effect executing means, the first image storage means The stored image to be displayed on the first display means and the image to be displayed on the second display means stored in the second image storage means are combined by the combining means and displayed on the display device. Thus, each time a dynamic display of identification information is displayed on the display device, if an image related to the second effect is combined with the dynamic display and displayed, the game can be displayed with a single display device. For example, it is possible to give the player a predetermined sense of expectation that the gaming state of the gaming machine changes to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In addition, since the image related to the second effect is displayed on the display device in a form combined with the image related to the first effect, the image related to the second effect can be displayed on the entire screen of the display device. it can. Therefore, since the second effect can be performed using the entire screen of the display device, the second effect can be performed in an easily understandable manner for the player.

  A first effect executing means for executing a first effect that is a dynamic display of identification information; a detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition; and when the start condition is detected by the detection means. A lottery means for performing a lottery and a selection means for selecting a mode of the first effect executed by the first effect execution means based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and executed by the first effect execution means In the gaming machine that gives a predetermined game value to the player on the condition that a combination of identification information determined in advance in the first effect to appear, the first effect executing means executes the first effect A storage means for storing the number of standby times of the first effect and a second effect different from the first effect are performed in correspondence with the first effects for the number of standby times stored in the storage means. Or In each of the first effects corresponding to the number of waiting times stored in the storage means when the determination means determines that the second effect is to be performed by the determination means, The shortening means for shortening the time allotted to the execution of the effect by a predetermined time, and the second effect that is executed within the predetermined time or less with respect to the first effect in which the predetermined time is shortened by the shortening means. When the first effect to which the second effect is added by the setting means is executed by the first effect executing means, the second effect is executed. A gaming machine comprising: a second performance executing means.

  According to the gaming machine 7, based on the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, the first production mode is selected by the selection unit, and the selected mode is The dynamic display of the identification information is executed as the first effect by the first effect executing means. In addition, when establishment of the start condition is detected, if the first effect corresponding to the establishment of the start condition detected in the past is being executed in the first effect execution means, the start condition detected this time The first effect corresponding to establishment is on standby, and the number of standby times is stored in the storage means.

  Here, the determination means determines whether or not to perform the second effect different from the first effect in correspondence with the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage unit. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect is to be performed, in each of the first effects for the number of standby times stored in the storage unit, the time allocated to the execution of the first effect is a predetermined time. A first effect that is shortened by the shortening unit and shortened by a predetermined time by the shortening unit is added and set by the setting unit with a second effect that is executed within the predetermined time. . Then, when the first effect to which the second effect is added is executed by the first effect executing means, the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means.

  Thereby, for example, if it is determined that the second effect is to be performed by the determination means when the transition to the gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player is determined as a result of the lottery, before the determination Each time the first effect that has been on standby is executed by the first effect executing means, in addition to the first effect, the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means. Therefore, if the second effect is continuously executed together with the first effect, after all the first effects that have been waiting have been completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is indicated to the player to the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to transition to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value.

  In addition, the second effect is not performed by rewriting the aspect of the first effect as in the conventional gaming machine described above, but the time allocated to the execution of the first effect is shortened by a predetermined time. In addition, since it is set in addition to the first effect so that the second effect is executed within the predetermined time or less, when both the first effect and the second effect are executed, An increase in execution time can be prevented. Thus, for example, when the maximum number of standby times for the first effect is determined and the start condition is satisfied at a stage where the first effect for the maximum number of standby times is satisfied, the establishment of the start condition is ignored. Even if it is a thing, since the number of times of waiting is consumed early by suppressing the execution time of the first effect to be short, even in the situation having the first effect for the maximum number of times of waiting for the player Thus, the ball can be continuously driven. Therefore, it is possible to continuously execute an effect that gives the player a predetermined sense of expectation while suppressing a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine and giving the player an opportunity to transition to an advantageous gaming state. be able to.

  In the gaming machine 7, when the execution of the first effect is started, the setting unit determines whether the second effect is being added by the setting unit, and the determination unit determines whether the second effect is being applied. When it is determined that the second effect has been added, the second effect is executed by the second effect execution means, and after the execution of the second effect is completed, the shortening means An gaming machine comprising: an effect control means for causing the first effect executing means to execute the first effect shortened by a predetermined time.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when the execution of the first effect is started, the determination unit determines whether the second effect is added by the setting unit. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect is added, the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means by the effect control means, and the execution of the second effect is ended. After that, the first effect that the predetermined time is shortened by the shortening means is executed by the first effect executing means. Thereby, for example, even when the first effect and the second effect cannot be performed at the same time, the second effect can be executed in association with the first effect. In addition, since the second effect is executed before the first effect, when the second effect is performed, the player is notified of the dynamic display of the identification information by the first effect that follows. A sense of expectation can be given.

  In the gaming machine 7, when the execution of the first effect is started, the setting unit determines whether the second effect is being added by the setting unit, and the determination unit determines whether the second effect is being applied. When it is determined that the second effect is added, the first effect execution means is caused to execute until the middle of the first effect whose predetermined time is shortened by the shortening means, and then the first effect is performed. After the second effect is executed by the second effect executing means and the execution of the second effect is finished, the remaining effects of the first effect are executed by the first effect executing means. A gaming machine 9 comprising a production control means.

  According to the gaming machine 9, when the execution of the first effect is started, the determination unit determines whether the second effect is added by the setting unit. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect has been added, the first effect executing means continues until the middle of the first effect in which the predetermined time is shortened by the shortening means by the effect control means. Then, the second effect is executed for the second effect executing means. Then, after the execution of the second effect is completed, the remaining effects in the first effect are executed by the first effect executing means. Thereby, for example, even when the first effect and the second effect cannot be performed at the same time, the second effect can be executed in association with the first effect. In addition, since the second effect is executed in the middle of the first effect, the player can be given an impression that the second effect has been suddenly performed in the first effect. A strong impression can be given. In addition, if a combination of identification information determined in advance in the first effect does not appear and a predetermined game value is not given to the player, the player may not watch the first effect. By executing the second effect in the first effect, the player can always have a sense of expectation that the second effect will be performed during the execution of the first effect.

  In the gaming machine 7, when the execution of the first effect is started, the setting unit determines whether the second effect is being added by the setting unit, and the determination unit determines whether the second effect is being applied. When it is determined that the second effect is added, the first effect execution unit is caused to execute the first effect in which a predetermined time is shortened by the shortening unit, and the first effect A game machine comprising: an effect control means for causing the second effect executing means to execute the second effect after the execution ends.

  According to the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first effect is started, it is determined by the determination unit whether the second effect is added by the setting unit. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect has been added, the first effect execution means executes the first effect that the predetermined time is shortened by the shortening means by the effect control means. After the execution of the first effect ends, the second effect is executed by the second effect execution means. Thereby, for example, even when the first effect and the second effect cannot be performed at the same time, the second effect can be executed in association with the first effect. In addition, since the second effect is executed after the first effect, the second effect is continued even if the combination of predetermined identification information does not appear in the first effect. If the game is performed, the player can have a sense of expectation for the first performance to be performed thereafter.

  In any one of the gaming machines 7 to 10, the first effect includes a first period in which the dynamic display of the identification information is dynamically displayed in a dynamic manner that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize, and the shortening means The gaming machine 11 is characterized in that the first period of the first effect is shortened by the predetermined time.

  Here, the dynamic mode that is difficult to visually recognize may be a mode in which identification information is dynamically displayed at a high speed as in a gaming machine 12 described later, or the identification information itself is displayed in a small size. It may be an embodiment. Alternatively, a snow noise-like image in which a large number of white dots are randomly displayed may be displayed.

  According to the gaming machine 11, the first presentation includes a first period in which the dynamic display of the identification information is dynamically displayed in a dynamic manner that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first presentation. In the case where the time allocated to the execution of the production is shortened by a predetermined time, the first period is shortened by the predetermined time. Thereby, for example, an image prepared for the first effect before the time is shortened is used, and the time is shortened by displaying an image obtained by removing an image corresponding to a predetermined time from the image. Even in such a case, since the period for which the time is shortened is a period in which the player dynamically displays it in a dynamic manner that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, there is a discontinuity in the dynamic display of the identification information by removing the image. It can be suppressed from being recognized by the player. In addition to the normal first effect before the time is shortened, it is not necessary to prepare a separate image exclusively for the first effect with a shortened time, so the image is used to shorten the first effect. It is possible to suppress an increase in storage capacity for storing.

  In the gaming machine 11, the first effect is that the identification information is dynamically displayed at a high speed following a start-up period in which the identification information is stopped and the display is dynamically changed to a high-speed display mode. A high-speed display period in which dynamic display of the identification information is continued in a display mode, and a mode in which the identification information is dynamically displayed from high speed to low speed following the high-speed display period, and finally predetermined identification is performed. A gaming machine 12 including a low-speed display period that is stopped by information, wherein the first period is the high-speed display period.

  According to the gaming machine 12, the first effect is that the identification information is dynamically displayed at a high speed following the start-up period in which the identification information is stopped from the aspect in which it is dynamically displayed at a high speed. In a mode in which the dynamic display of the identification information is continued in a mode to be performed, and a mode in which the identification information is dynamically displayed from a high speed to a low speed following the high speed display period, and finally with the predetermined identification information Since the first period is a high-speed display period, the high-speed display period when the time allocated to the execution of the first effect is shortened by a predetermined time by the shortening means. Is reduced by a predetermined time. As described above, among the start-up period, the high-speed display period, and the low-speed display period that are generally included in the first effect, the player is displayed by dynamically displaying the high-speed display period, that is, the identification information at a high speed. Since the period during which the identification information is dynamically displayed in a dynamic manner in which it is difficult to visually recognize is shortened, discontinuity of the dynamic display of the identification information is indicated to the player by removing the image to shorten the period. It can be easily suppressed from being recognized.

  In any one of the gaming machines 7 to 12, the first effect executing means stores the information related to the image displayed by the first effect in association with the elapsed time from the start to the end of the first effect. When the first effect is performed, the information about the image corresponding to the elapsed time from the start of the first effect is read from the effect image information storage unit. An image corresponding to the elapsed time is displayed, and when the first effect is performed by the first effect executing means, a measuring unit that measures an elapsed time from the start of the first effect. And when the first effect shortened by the shortening means for a predetermined time is executed by the first effect means, the measurement means measures at a predetermined timing during the execution. Adding means for adding the predetermined time to the elapsed time to be added, and the measuring means, when the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means, The gaming machine 13 is characterized in that the subsequent elapsed time is measured as the elapsed time at the timing.

  Here, for example, in the case of the gaming machine 11, the predetermined timing may be a point in time when the first production starts the first period, and in the case of the gaming machine 12, the first production is performed. May be the time when the high-speed display period starts. Further, in the case of the gaming machine 9, it may be a time point when the first effect executing means executes the remaining effects in the first effect after the execution of the second effect is finished.

  According to the gaming machine 13, when the first effect is performed by the first effect executing means, the elapsed time from the start of the first effect is measured by the measuring means. Further, when the first effect shortened by the shortening means by the predetermined effect is executed by the first effect means, a predetermined time is added to the elapsed time measured by the measuring means at the predetermined timing during the execution. When the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means, the measuring means measures the subsequent elapsed time using the added elapsed time as the elapsed time at a predetermined timing. It is configured as follows. Thus, until the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means, the pure elapsed time from the start of the first effect is measured by the measuring means, and the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means. After the addition, the subsequent elapsed time is measured by the measuring means with the added elapsed time as the elapsed time at a predetermined timing.

  On the other hand, the first effect execution means is provided with effect image information storage means for storing information related to the image displayed by the first effect in association with the elapsed time from the start to the end of the first effect. When the first effect is performed, information related to the image corresponding to the elapsed time measured by the measuring unit is read from the effect image information storage unit. Then, an image corresponding to the elapsed time is displayed by the first effect executing means. Thus, until the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means, an image corresponding to the pure elapsed time from the start of the first effect is displayed, and the predetermined time is added to the elapsed time by the adding means. After the is added, an image corresponding to the elapsed time measured based on the added elapsed time is displayed. Thus, at a predetermined timing, only by adding a predetermined time to the elapsed time, an image corresponding to the added predetermined time is removed at the predetermined timing and displayed by the first effect execution means, In addition, the first effect can be completed by shortening the predetermined time. Therefore, the predetermined time in the first effect can be easily shortened.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, the first effect mode executed by the first effect executing means is a part of the identification information during the dynamic display in the dynamic display of the identification information. Including the expectation aspect in which the retained identification information constitutes a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information, and the determination means has the first aspect selected by the selection means as the expectation aspect. The gaming machine 14 is characterized in that it is determined that the second presentation is performed on the condition that the display is dynamic display.

  According to the gaming machine 14, as a first effect aspect executed by the first effect execution means, in the dynamic display of the identification information, a part of the identification information is stopped during the dynamic display and the stop If the identified identification information includes an expected form that forms part of a predetermined combination of identification information, one condition is that the first effect selected by the selection means is a dynamic display in the expected form. When the second effect is performed, it is determined by the determining means. Accordingly, when the second effect is continuously performed together with all the first effects that have been waiting, the player is informed that the last aspect of the first effect that has been waiting is the expected aspect. Can be suggested. Here, the expected mode is that there is a possibility that a combination of identification information determined in advance when all the identification information is stopped, that is, a game in which the gaming state of the gaming machine gives a predetermined gaming value to the player. This is a mode that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of transition to a state. Therefore, when the second effect is continuously performed together with all the first effects that have been waiting, it is possible to give a high sense of expectation to the player.

  The “normal reach fluctuation effect” and the “super reach fluctuation effect” described in the above embodiments correspond to the “expectation mode”.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, the determination unit determines to perform the second presentation on the condition that the number of standby times stored in the storage unit is a predetermined number or more. A gaming machine 15 characterized by:

  According to the gaming machine 15, the determination means determines that the second effect is performed on the condition that the number of standby times stored in the storage means is a predetermined number or more. Here, since the second effect is performed in correspondence with the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage unit, the second effect is continuously performed a predetermined number of times or more. Thereby, the player can recognize that an effect different from the normal effect has been performed by continuously performing the second effect a predetermined number of times or more. Can give you a sense of expectation.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 15, the determination means executes the lottery result by the lottery means performed when the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition is executed by the first effect execution means. The gaming machine 16 is characterized in that it is determined that the second effect is to be performed on the condition that a combination of identification information determined in advance in one effect appears.

  According to the gaming machine 16, the lottery result by the lottery means performed when the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition is a combination of identification information predetermined in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means. If the second effect is performed on the condition that it is made to appear, it is determined by the determining means. As a result, when the second effect is continuously performed together with all the first effects that have been waiting, a combination of identification information predetermined in the last first effect that has been waiting is displayed. In other words, it can be suggested to the player that the gaming state of the gaming machine transitions to a gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value is given to the player. Therefore, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 16, the determination means determines that the second effect is performed with a predetermined probability, and the predetermined probability is set to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. A gaming machine 17 comprising a changing means for changing it accordingly.

  According to the gaming machine 17, it is determined by the determining means that the second effect is performed with a predetermined probability of being changed by the changing means according to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. Here, since the second effect is performed in correspondence with the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means, for example, if the predetermined probability is set higher as the number of standby times is larger, When it is determined that an effect is to be performed, there is a high possibility that the number of consecutive times of the second effect will increase. As a result, the player can recognize that an effect different from the normal effect has been performed by continuously performing the second effect, so that the player has a special sense of expectation. Can be given. In addition, since the number of standby times of the first effect generally takes a small value, if the predetermined number of times is set higher as the number of standby times is larger, the second frequently occurs when the number of standby times is small. On the other hand, when the number of standbys increases, the second effect can be easily performed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 17, the determination means determines that the second effect is performed with a predetermined probability, and the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition. The lottery result by the lottery means performed in the case of being changed is changed depending on whether or not the predetermined combination of identification information appears in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means. A gaming machine 18 comprising second changing means.

  According to the gaming machine 18, the lottery result obtained by the lottery means performed when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means is a combination of identification information predetermined in the first effect executed by the first effect executing unit. It is determined by the determination means that the second effect is performed with a predetermined probability of being changed by the second changing means depending on whether or not it is to be displayed. Thereby, for example, a predetermined probability in the case where the lottery result causes a predetermined combination of identification information to appear in the first presentation executed by the first presentation execution means is used as a combination of predetermined identification information. If it is larger than the predetermined probability in the case where it does not appear, if the second production is performed continuously with all the first productions that have been waiting, the last It is highly likely that a predetermined combination of identification information will appear in one production, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is likely to transition to a gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to the player. Can be suggested to the player. Therefore, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  In general, as a lottery result of the lottery means, a ratio of obtaining a result of making a predetermined combination of identification information appear in the first effect executed by the first effect executing unit is set to be small. On the other hand, a predetermined probability in the case where the lottery result causes a predetermined combination of identification information to appear in the first effect executed by the first effect executing means is obtained by using a predetermined combination of identification information. If the result is such that a predetermined combination of identification information does not appear if it is made larger than a predetermined probability in the case where it does not appear, the second presentation is not frequently performed. On the other hand, the second effect can be easily performed when a result of displaying a predetermined combination of identification information is obtained.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 18, the determination means determines to perform the second effect with a predetermined probability, and the predetermined probability is selected by the selection means. A gaming machine 19 comprising third changing means for changing according to the aspect of the effect.

  In addition, the aspect of the first effect is, for example, in the dynamic display of identification information, a part of the identification information is stopped in the middle of the dynamic display and the stopped identification information is a combination of predetermined identification information. A so-called “normal reach” mode, which is a part of an expected mode, and a so-called “complete out” mode, which is a normal mode for displaying a display result other than a combination of predetermined identification information without the expected mode. In addition, although the probability of being selected is lower than the above-described expected mode, the lottery result shows a combination of identification information predetermined in the first performance. It may include a so-called “super-reach” mode, which is a special expectation mode that increases the probability of being selected in a certain case.

  According to the gaming machine 19, it is determined by the determining means that the second effect is performed with a predetermined probability that is changed by the third changing means in accordance with the mode of the first effect selected by the selecting means. Thereby, for example, in the first presentation aspect selected by the selection unit, in the dynamic display of the identification information, a part of the identification information is stopped in the middle of the dynamic display, and the stopped identification information is previously stored. When it is a normal mode in which a display result other than a predetermined combination of identification information is displayed without the expected mode, with a predetermined probability in the case of an expected mode constituting a part of the combination of defined identification information If the second effect is performed together with all the first effects that have been waiting, the mode of the last first effect that has been waiting is the expected mode. It can be suggested to the player that the possibility is high. Here, the expected mode is that there is a possibility that a combination of identification information determined in advance when all the identification information is stopped, that is, a game in which the gaming state of the gaming machine gives a predetermined gaming value to the player. This is a mode that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of transition to a state. Therefore, when the second effect is continuously performed together with all the first effects that have been waiting, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 19, the aspect of the first effect executed by the first effect executing means is a part of the identification information during the dynamic display of the identification information. And a display result other than the combination of the predetermined identification information without the expected form and the expected form in which the retained identification information constitutes a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information. A first aspect of the first effect corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means at the time when the determination by the determination means is performed. A gaming machine 20 comprising update means for updating a first effect other than the first effect to be executed to the normal mode.

  According to the gaming machine 20, the first presentation mode executed by the first presentation execution means is that the identification information is partially displayed in the middle of the dynamic display of the identification information and the suspension is performed. When the identified identification information includes an expected mode that constitutes a part of a predetermined combination of identification information and a normal mode for displaying a display result other than the predetermined combination of identification information without the expected mode In addition, out of the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means at the time when the determination by the determination means is performed, the first effects other than the first effect executed last by the first effect execution means. Is updated to the normal mode by the updating means. Here, even if the second effect is continuously performed, the state in which the combination of the predetermined identification information does not appear as a result despite the corresponding first effect mode being the expected mode continues. There is a possibility that the player's sense of expectation may be reversed, but the second effect is continuously performed, and the first effect other than the first effect executed last by the first effect executing means is performed. By continuously performing in the normal mode, it is possible to give the player a higher expectation for the first effect executed last by the first effect executing means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 20, the second effect is a series of related effects corresponding to the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. A gaming machine 21 that is characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine 21, the second effect is a series of related effects corresponding to the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. Each time a series of related effects progresses, the player can have a higher sense of expectation.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 21, the second effect is to perform the same effect in correspondence with the first effects corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means. A gaming machine 22 characterized.

  According to the gaming machine 22, since the second effect is to perform the same effect corresponding to each first effect corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the storage means, the same effect is repeatedly performed. Each time it is played, a higher expectation can be given to the player.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 22, wherein 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.

  The gaming machine 24 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 22, wherein 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 medium include coins and medals.

  A gaming machine 25 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 22, wherein the gaming machine is a combination 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). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (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 the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (production means, display device)
87 Door (Function)
110 Main control device (main control means)
113 Sound lamp control device (sub control means)
114 Display control device (sub control means)
223a Retention count counter (storage means)
233a Fluctuation time counter (measurement means)
234 video RAM (effect image information storage means)
234a Notification effect area (second image storage means)
234b Fluctuation effect area (first image storage means)
Dm main display area (first display means)
Ds Sub display area (second display means)
S306 (lottery means)
S403, S405 (selection means)
S504 (detection means)
S605, S608 (determination means)
S607, S609, S610 (permission transmission means)
S1010 to S1012 (second changing means)
S1013 (Change means)
S1107, S1111, S1114 (setting means)
S1405 (adding means)
S1411 (first effect executing means, second effect executing means, combining means)
S1413 (first effect executing means)
S1501, S1502, S1503 (shortening means, setting means)
S1601 (determination means)
S1602 to S1612 (production control means)
S1603 (second effect execution means)
S1611 (first effect executing means)

Claims (1)

Detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of the start condition, and dynamic display of identification information based on a lottery result by the lottery means A first control unit having a selection unit that selects a first production mode, and a first production unit that executes the first production in a mode selected by the selection unit based on an instruction from the main control unit. Sub-control means having effect execution means, and a predetermined combination of identification information appears in the first effect executed by the first effect execution means. In gaming machines that give gaming value,
The main control means includes
Determining means for determining whether or not to perform a second effect different from the first effect;
A permission transmitting means for transmitting a permission command for permitting execution of the second effect to the sub-control means when it is determined by the determining means to perform the second effect;
The sub-control means is
Storage means for storing the number of standby times of the first effect executed by the first effect executing means;
Based on receiving the permission command transmitted by the permission transmitting means, the time allocated to the execution of the first effect in each of the first effects for the number of standby times stored in the storage means A setting means for setting the second effect to be performed in addition to the first effect;
And a second effect executing means for executing the second effect when the first effect to which the second effect is added by the setting means is executed by the first effect executing means. A gaming machine.

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