JP2014210057A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance player's consciousness to change of sound volume of sound to be outputted and change the sound volume spontaneously.SOLUTION: A game machine has: sound output means which can output sound in accordance with performance; sound volume storage means which stores sound volume of the sound to be outputted by the sound output means; sound volume change means which can change the sound volume (present sound volume) which is stored in the sound volume storage means with a predetermined operation within a predetermined range; performance determination means which performs a predetermined determination on execution of the performance on the basis of the present sound volume; and performance execution means which executes performance on the basis of a content determined by the performance determination means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a voice output device that outputs voice.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery is made by satisfying a predetermined condition, and an effect of performing an image display on an effect display device (liquid crystal display device), an audio output by an audio output device (speaker), etc. It is known to visually and auditorily give a player a sense of expectation such as jackpot by determining and executing the determined performance.
In recent years, a gaming machine has been devised in which the sound volume output from the audio output device can be arbitrarily changed within a predetermined range by a player performing a predetermined operation (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ).

JP 2011-229766 A JP 2012-5900 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the jackpot lottery result can be directly grasped by the image display on the effect display device, so that the player can display the effect rather than the sound output from the sound output device. There was a tendency to have a greater interest in image display in the apparatus. Therefore, even if the player can change the volume by performing a predetermined operation, there is a problem that the operation is not performed so much and the volume changing function is not effectively utilized.
In particular, in recent years, in order to suppress the volume level in the game hall, the initial value of the volume output from the audio output device is set to a small value in advance, and the player can perform an operation to increase the volume during the game. In the same way as in the past, an effort is made to entertain the player with the effects performed during a game by outputting sound at a high volume only during the game.
However, as described above, since the player's interest in audio output from the audio output device is low, the player does not voluntarily change the volume, and the player can fully enjoy the effects during the game. There was also a problem of being unable to do so.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can raise the player's awareness of changing the volume of the output sound and voluntarily change the volume. .

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The present invention relates to main control means (main control board 100) for controlling the progress of a game, and sub-control means (sub-control board 300) for controlling effects based on commands transmitted from the main control means. , An audio output means (audio output device 10) capable of outputting an audio according to the effect controlled by the sub-control means, and a volume storage means (sub RAM 303) for storing the volume of the audio output by the audio output means. Volume changing means (operation dial 9a, sub CPU 301) capable of changing the volume (hereinafter referred to as current volume) stored in the volume storage means within a predetermined range by a predetermined operation; Based on the current volume, the effect determining means (sub CPU 301) for making a predetermined determination regarding the execution of the effect, and the effect is executed based on the content determined by the effect determining means. The output execution unit (sub CPU 301), a gaming machine characterized by comprising a.
Examples of the predetermined determination relating to the execution of the effect include determination of whether or not the execution of the effect is possible and determination of the effect mode.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined determination regarding the execution of the effect is made based on the current volume. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the content of the determination regarding the execution of the effect varies depending on the current volume that has been set. Therefore, since the player will try to change the current volume in order to change the contents of the decision regarding the execution of the production, the player can raise the player's awareness of the volume change and voluntarily change the volume. is there.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect determining means may determine whether or not the effect can be executed based on the current volume.
(3) In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes effect pattern storage means (sub-ROM 302, variation effect determination table 121) for storing a plurality of effect patterns in which the execution mode of the effect is determined, Any production pattern may be determined from a plurality of production patterns stored in the production pattern storage means based on the current volume.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the player's awareness of changing the volume of output sound and voluntarily changing the volume.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the input process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume setting image of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification effect aspect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice effect execution decision table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the standby state start command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the start winning command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the volume related process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the mode switching process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change operation display process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 1st initial value setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 2nd initial value setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the operation dial control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, generally, in a game arcade where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an area where game machines called islands are installed, A game ball lending device for lending is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 (audio output means) is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery is held to Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning port 15 and the second starting winning port 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

The operation dial 9a is for changing the volume. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the player operates the operation dial 9a clockwise or counterclockwise to change the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 10 to a predetermined volume. It can be increased or decreased within a possible range (within a predetermined range).
Note that the volume is not changed by operating the operation dial 9a. For example, a button or a lever that can be pressed in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction is provided and operated. Also good. Further, a button part may be displayed on the touch panel, and the volume may be changed by touching the button part.
The volume change process will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is constituted by various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board 100 (main control means) for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the game ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling the launch and award ball delivery, a sub-control board 300 (sub-control means) for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R It has.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Further, the sub control board 300 is connected with a volume setting switch 10 a for setting an initial value of the volume in the audio output from the audio output device 10. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.
Here, the rotation operation detection sensor 9c in the present embodiment can also detect the direction of rotation operation of the operation dial 9a (that is, clockwise or counterclockwise).
The sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 functions as a sound volume storage unit. In the sub-RAM 303, a predetermined volume changeable range (hereinafter referred to as a volume changeable range), an initial value of the volume set by the volume setting switch 10a, and a currently set volume ( (Hereinafter referred to as current volume) and the like are stored, and sound is output from the audio output device 10 at the current volume stored in the sub-RAM 303.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode relating to a volume change operation (hereinafter referred to as a volume change mode), a volume changeable mode in which the player can change the volume, or a player cannot change the volume. One of the various volume change impossible modes is set. The sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 also stores the current volume change mode.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the player operates the operation dial 9a clockwise when the volume can be changed (volume changeable mode), the sub CPU 301 causes the upper limit value of the volume changeable range. The current volume is controlled to increase up to the limit. Further, when the operation dial 9a is operated counterclockwise in the volume changeable mode, the sub CPU 301 performs control so as to decrease the current volume with the lower limit value of the volume changeable range as a limit.
That is, the operation dial 9a that is operated to change the volume and the sub CPU 301 that controls the change of the volume correspond to volume changing means for changing the volume.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.
Note that data such as the above-described volume changeable range, initial value of volume, current volume, and volume change mode may be stored in the RAM of the audio control board instead of being stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. .

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. The game state when proceeding with both of these games includes a low-probability game state (so-called non-probability change state) or a high-probability game state (so-called probabilistic change state), a non-short-time game state, or a short-time game state. Any game state in which any game state is combined is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after resetting, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, as for the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number related to the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determined random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the result of the jackpot lottery , A reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a combination of a change effect mode and a change time).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation effect pattern is configured by a combination of a variation effect mode and a variation time. In other words, the variation effect pattern is determined by determining the combination of the variation effect mode and the variation time. The random numbers used for the determination of the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers or A plurality of random numbers may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area is composed of a total of eight storage units from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit. , The first special figure random number), and each random number value (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 can be stored in total eight sets. Yes.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored from the first storage unit in the order of entry into each start winning opening. For example, in a state where no random number is stored in any of the storage units, when game balls enter in the order of the first start winning opening 15 → the first starting winning opening 15 → the second starting winning opening 16, The first special figure random number relating to the first entry into the first start winning opening 15 is stored in the first storage unit, and the first special figure random number relating to the entry into the second first start winning opening 15 is obtained. The 2nd special figure random number which memorize | stores in the 2nd memory | storage part and relates to the ball | bowl to the 3rd 2nd start winning opening 16 will be memorize | stored in a 3rd memory | storage part.
Further, when the above random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the above random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units.

However, the number of first special figure random numbers and the number of second special figure random numbers that can be stored in the reserved storage area is limited to four. Therefore, if four sets of first special figure random numbers have already been stored in the reserved storage area, even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number related to this entry is Not stored in the reserved storage area. Similarly, if four sets of second special figure random numbers are already stored in the holding storage area, even if a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random numbers related to this entry Is not stored in the reserved storage area.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter (particularly the figure). The number of sets of second special figure random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure reserved number) is a second special figure reserved number counter (particularly illustrated). It is to be remembered.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIG. 5, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state, A high probability determination table 110b to be referred to.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5, according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 11120 to 65535) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol, and as shown in FIG. 6, the first starting winning prize determination that is referred to when a big winner is won by the first special symbol random number. A table 111a, and a second start winning prize determination table 111b that is referred to when the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won, Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6, according to the first start winning mouth determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol X1 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 60 to 179, The special symbol X2 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 180 to 199, the special symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 60%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 10%. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 119, and the winning symbol random number is 120 to 179. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 180 to 199, the special symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 60%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 10%. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination are performed as the previous stage in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result. The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state and for each set of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the reserved number). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 that is referred to when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is lost will be described in detail. Description of the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the event that the game is lost due to the above jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected and acquired according to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and the number of holds. The group type is determined based on the determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table 112.

  Specifically, when the game state is the normal game state and the result of the big win lottery is lost, if the number of holds is 0 to 2, the first normal game state determination table 112a. Is selected and the number of holdings is 3 or 4, the second normal gaming state determination table 112b is selected, and when the number of holdings is 5 to 7, the determination for the third normal gaming state The table 112c is selected (see FIG. 7).

As shown in FIG. 7, according to the first normal gaming state determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000. If it is ˜10006, the “second group” is determined.
Further, according to the second normal gaming state determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “first group” is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, A “third group” is determined.
Furthermore, according to the third normal gaming state determination table 112c, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, whatever the reach group determined random number is), the “third group” is determined. Is done.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is provided for each gaming state and for each holding number. A reach group determination random number determination table 112 may be provided for each type.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a big win. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, and the second group reference that is referred to when the “second group” is determined. The determination table 113b and the third group determination table 113c that is referred to when the “third group” is determined will be described, and descriptions of the other loss determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected (see FIG. 8).

As shown in FIG. 8, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, “01H” (an alphanumeric character with “H” added at the end) Is the hexadecimal notation, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “02H” is determined and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the second variation table. 114b is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the variation mode number “02H” is determined and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach group determination random number is), the variation mode number “00H” is At the same time, the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

In addition, there are a plurality of jackpot determination tables for each type of start winning opening, for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (ie, when winning the jackpot), and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot Is provided.
Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the normal gaming state, the first jackpot determination table that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. 113d and the second jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 in the normal gaming state, and other jackpot determinations will be described. The description of the table is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, the type of the start winning opening, the determined type of the special symbol, and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery are handled. A jackpot determination table is selected. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, the first jackpot determination table 113d is selected when a big win is won by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 and the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the normal gaming state. Then, in the normal gaming state, when the big win is won by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 and the special symbol X3 is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113e is selected (see FIG. 9). .

As shown in FIG. 9, according to the first jackpot determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 399, the variation mode number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery As the table 114, the 30th variation table 114d is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 400 to 1499, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the thirtieth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the 31st variation table. 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, a variation mode number of “31H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each type of start winning opening, for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery, and for each jackpot symbol type, A determination table for jackpots may be provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type without considering the type of the start winning prize opening.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining the variation time in the variation effect pattern, and a large number of variation pattern lottery tables 114 are provided.
Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b and the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and the result of the jackpot lottery The 30th variation table 114d and the 31st variation table 114e, which are determined when the game is a big hit, will be described, and description of the other variation pattern lottery table 114 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 250. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. If it is 139, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined, and if the fluctuation pattern random number is 140 to 250, the fluctuation pattern number “02H” is determined. According to the second variation table 114b, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99, the variation pattern number “01H” is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 100 to 250, the variation pattern “02H” is determined. A number is determined. According to the third variation table 114c, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, and a variation pattern of “01H” when the variation pattern random number is 90 to 250. A number is determined.

  Further, according to the 30th variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, a variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 120 to 250, “31H” is determined. A variation pattern number is determined. According to the 31st variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 69, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 70 to 250, the variation pattern “32H” is determined. A number is determined.

As described above, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the game status and the number of holdings at the time of the jackpot lottery as a result of the jackpot lottery.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying a variation effect pattern. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a predetermined variation effect mode is determined corresponding to each variation mode number, and a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. It has been.

Next, various processes other than the jackpot lottery in the special figure game (determination of variation time, determination of variation effect mode, etc.) and special game control will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operating table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and control of special games. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time. In this variation time determination table 115, a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. When the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the corresponding variation time is determined according to the determined combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number.
As shown in FIG. 11, according to the variation time determination table 115 in this embodiment, for example, when the determined variation mode number is “00H” and the variation pattern number is “01H”, the variation is “5 seconds” The time is determined, and when the determined variation mode number is “01H” and the variation pattern number is “02H”, the variation time of “15 seconds” is determined. Then, the determined variation time becomes a variation production time for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern number are associated. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command.
Note that, instead of determining the variation effect mode based only on the variation mode command, the variation effect mode may be determined based on a combination of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. Also, the variation effect is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect is determined based on one of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, and the second half aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the other May be determined.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special symbol X2 are determined as the special electric accessory operation table 116. The second operation table 116b referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined and the third operation table 116c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b as shown in FIG. According to the second operation table 116b, the process is terminated when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten gaming balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having a smaller expected value than the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

When the special symbol X3 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 116c as shown in FIG. According to the third operation table 116c, the round game which is ended when the special winning opening 18 is opened for 0.1 second is executed twice. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (ie, the interval time) for closing the special winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 0.1 second.
In this special game, it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18 during the round game, and the player cannot acquire the prize ball.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the first state setting table 117a and the special symbol X2 that are referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined are determined as the gaming state setting table 117. A second state setting table 117b referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined and a third state setting table 117c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times the high probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as high probability). The number of times) is set to 70 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when a big win is won while the high-probability gaming state continues, a high-accuracy count is set again. Therefore, if the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special game, the gaming state will be lost if all the results of the 70 lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot while the high probability gaming state continues. Will be changed to a low probability state.
Also, when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the high probability count is set to 70 times. .

  Furthermore, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and is always set to the short-time gaming state. The number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as time-saving number of times) is set to 70 times. That is, after the special game ends, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the time-saving gaming state is continued, the time-saving count is set again.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, a different short time gaming state is set according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the short-time game state, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state, and the short-time number is set to 70 times, If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-temporary gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-temporary gaming state.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A lottery of normal symbols for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 14, the non-time reduction determination table 118a referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state. And a time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost if the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 uses external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16 b of the second start winning port 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time input process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes input processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening for performing a lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes input processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening for performing a big win lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection input process in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the input process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure reservation number counter (that is, the current number of illustration reservations) is less than “4”. If it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the gate detection time input process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection input process.

Next, the input process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection switch 15a not being input, the input process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the input process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 obtains the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the big hit random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random number, winning symbol random number, reach group random number, reach mode random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start winning opening detection input process.

Next, the input process at the time of detection of the second start winning prize in step 302 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port detection switch 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection switch 16a not being input, the input process at the time of the 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the input process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random number, winning symbol random number, reach group random number, reach mode random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection input process.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, that is, the first special figure hold number counter is “1” or more or the second special figure. It is determined whether or not the hold count counter is “1” or more. If it is determined that any one is stored, the process proceeds to step 802. On the other hand, if it is determined that none is stored, the process proceeds to step 809.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit. Are shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the holding storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether each random number stored in the first storage unit is a first special figure random number or a second special figure random number. The value of the 1 special figure hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and if it is the second special figure random number, the value of the second special figure hold number counter is decremented by “1”.
Then, the process proceeds to step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, the selected table, and the jackpot determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. The jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed based on the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 804.

In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the lottery result in the above-described step 803 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used to determine the lottery ( That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 802 are selected. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 803 is a loss, it is special if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area, but both random numbers are stored. In this case, either one of the random numbers may be processed with priority.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the special symbol type determined in step 804 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes the variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 displays the first special figure hold number in a manner capable of recognizing the first special figure hold number. When the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in such a manner that the second special figure hold number can be recognized. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 809 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that neither the first special figure random number nor the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the variable display of the special symbol. A standby state start command determination process for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 a standby state start command indicating the start of a standby state that has not been executed is executed. The main control board 100 in the present embodiment includes a storage flag that indicates whether or not a standby state start command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area, although not particularly illustrated. The main CPU 101 stores the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area when the storage flag is off, and does not store the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area when the storage flag is on. It has become. When the main CPU 101 stores the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area, the main CPU 101 turns on the storage flag, and stores the start winning command in the effect transmission data storage area (see step 608 above). Is supposed to turn off. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the standby state start command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area based on the start of the standby state, the standby state start command is stored again during the standby state. However, after the game ball enters one of the start winning holes and the special symbol variation display is started, when the standby state starts again, the standby state start command is stored in the transmission data storage area for effects. Will be.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 executes a demonstration determination process for performing a demonstration display on the effect display device 21 based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.
Instead of the main CPU 101 executing the demonstration determination process, the sub CPU 301 may decide to execute the demonstration display based on the elapsed time since the sub CPU 301 received the above-described standby state start command.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 806 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 804 described above is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 obtains the type of the start winning opening relating to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is acquired by entering any starting winning opening). ) And the jackpot symbol determined in the above step 804 and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the type of the winning winning opening, the jackpot symbol, and the gaming state confirmed in step 901 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 described above that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904. Then, the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the determination table for jackpot) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss) Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above, the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined change mode number is set in the predetermined process area. Remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table selected in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. The obtained variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115, the variation mode number determined in the above step 907, and the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909. . Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 804 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning game state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of round games in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, “4” is set as the number of round games, and “2” is set as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X3. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

  In step 1112 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1111.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. And when it determines with it being the time of a round game being started, it progresses to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that ending processing is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the gaming state (stored in the gaming state buffer) at the time of winning the jackpot, Based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the above jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag are turned on, and “70” is set in both the high probability number and the short time number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a and determines a winning random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (that is, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set “0.6 seconds” in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of volume change processing)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 10 is changed within a predetermined volume changeable range when the player rotates the operation dial 9a. It can be done. Hereinafter, the volume changing process will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sound volume output from the sound output device 10 is set to eight levels from “0” to “7” (“0” is the minimum volume and “7” is the maximum volume). However, the range in which the volume can be changed by the player's operation (that is, the volume changeable range) is preset in five stages “3” to “7”. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the volume setting switch 10a connected to the sub-control board 300 sets the initial value of the volume set at the time of power-on or power recovery from any of “3” to “7”. It can be set to.
Note that the volume range that can be set is not limited to eight levels from “0” to “7”, and more or less levels may be set. Also, the volume changeable range is not limited to the five levels “3” to “7”, and can be set as appropriate within a physically settable volume range.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, as the volume change mode, either the volume changeable mode in which the player can change the volume or the volume change impossible mode in which the player cannot change the volume is selected. Is set.
Specifically, although the sub CPU 301 sets the volume changeable mode when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, the game ball enters one of the start winning openings (that is, the special symbol variation display is started). To switch to the volume unchangeable mode. In addition, the sub CPU 301 starts a standby state in which no special symbols are displayed, and after the standby state starts, a predetermined mode is entered without any game balls entering any of the start winning holes. When the switching time (5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the mode is switched to the volume changeable mode.

If the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a is detected by the rotation operation detection sensor 9c when the volume changeable mode is set as the volume change mode, the sub CPU 301 causes the sub CPU 301 to fall within a predetermined volume changeable range. , Change the current volume (currently set volume). For example, if the current volume is “3” in the state in which the volume changeable mode is set, the current volume increases by 1 until it becomes “7” when the operation dial 9a is rotated clockwise. Even if the operation dial 9a is rotated counterclockwise, the current volume is not further reduced. If the current volume is “7” in the state in which the volume changeable mode is set, the current volume decreases by 1 until the operation dial 9a is rotated counterclockwise until it becomes “3”. However, even if the operation dial 9a is rotated clockwise, the current volume does not increase any more.
On the other hand, when the volume change disabled mode is set as the volume change mode, the sub CPU 301 does not change the current volume even if the operation dial 9a is rotated.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 10 is switched only by the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a. Note that the volume is not switched only by the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, but is switched by performing a predetermined confirmation operation (for example, pressing operation of the operation button 9b) in addition to the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a. May be.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, when the volume is changed, the sub CPU 301 displays a volume setting image indicating the volume setting status at the center of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. In addition, a predetermined sound effect corresponding to the changed volume is output from the audio output device 10.
As shown in FIG. 35, the volume setting image includes five vertical bars that gradually increase from the left to the right, and each vertical bar indicates a volume within a volume changeable range. It has become a thing. Specifically, the shortest vertical bar located at the left end indicates volume “3”, and the longest vertical bar located at the right end indicates volume “7”. The three vertical bars located between them indicate the volume “4”, the volume “5”, and the volume “6” in order from the left. Then, since the vertical bar at the left end to the vertical bar indicating the current volume is displayed in a predetermined color and the remaining vertical bars are displayed in different colors, the player can visually recognize the current volume. For example, if the current volume is “5” and the volume is changed, the current volume is “6”, so four vertical bars from the leftmost vertical bar are displayed in a predetermined color, and the rightmost Only the vertical bars are displayed in different colors (see FIG. 35).

In addition, after the volume is changed, the game ball does not enter any start winning opening, and further, the volume is not changed next, and a predetermined display switching time (in this embodiment, 3). When a second elapses, the volume setting image displayed in the center of the display unit 21a is deleted, and a reduced image of the volume setting image is displayed in the lower right part of the display unit 21a (FIG. 35). reference). As a result, the player can visually recognize that the volume can be changed.
In addition, after the start of the standby state, a predetermined change operation display time (in this embodiment, 20 seconds) without any game balls entering any of the start winning openings and without changing the volume. Even after the elapse of time, as described above, a reduced image of the volume setting image indicating the setting state of the current volume is displayed in the lower right portion of the display unit 21a.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the current volume is different from the initial value set by the volume setting switch 10a when a predetermined time has elapsed from a predetermined trigger, the current volume is It is changed to the initial value.
Specifically, after the start of the standby state or after changing the volume, the game ball does not enter any start winning opening, and further, the predetermined first reset is performed without changing the volume. If the current sound volume is smaller than the initial value when the time (5 minutes in this embodiment) has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 changes the current sound volume to the initial value. In addition, after the standby state is started or the volume is changed, the game ball does not enter any start winning opening, and the volume is not changed. If the current sound volume is larger than the initial value after 9 hours in the embodiment, the sub CPU 301 changes the current sound volume to the initial value.
Note that the first reset time and the second reset time are not limited to the above values, and may be longer or shorter.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the volume changeable range, the initial value of the volume, the current volume, the volume change mode currently set, and the like are stored in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300. Is remembered. Then, audio output from the audio output device 10 is performed based on the current sound volume stored in the sub-RAM 303, and the sub CPU 301 changes the current sound volume and the sound volume based on various data stored in the sub-RAM 303. Various processes such as change mode switching are performed. Further, when the above-described various processes are performed by the sub CPU 301, the data stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is updated.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, a description will be given of a variation effect that is executed during the variation display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery.

The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ), But in the variation pattern without reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols (not particularly displayed), and in the reach variation pattern, the first stop is displayed. The symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, since all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of reach variation patterns are provided. Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the way of change or the display content of the effect symbol 50. Reach variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as normal reach), the size of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol change during stop display (in this embodiment, the reach variation pattern) (hereinafter referred to as special reach A), In addition, the effect of the aspect that the variable display is restarted after the effect symbol 50 (the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, the third stop symbol) is temporarily stopped in the predetermined stop display mode is performed a predetermined number of times, A reach variation pattern (so-called pseudo-ream, hereinafter referred to as special reach B) or the like in which reach display is performed is provided (see FIGS. 37 and 38).
Note that the reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and various ways of variation, display contents of the production symbol 50, and the like can be set.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the high and low possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is separately set for these reach variation patterns. Thus, the player's expectation on the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.

  Although not particularly shown, when reach display is performed, a reach development effect in which a predetermined moving image is displayed on the effect display device 21 may be executed thereafter. Such reach development effects are set to have a high possibility of being executed in the case of winning the jackpot, which increases the player's expectation.

Further, in the variation effect in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol 50, a background image effect performed in the background image of the effect display device 21, a notice effect that is displayed over the background image, and the like are executed. It has come to be.
Here, the notice effect is the winning of the jackpot by displaying an image such as a video or a still image (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect image) different from the effect symbol 50 immediately after the start of the variable symbol display of the effect symbol 50 or during the variable display. This is to increase the expectation for
This notice effect may be executed at one time point during the variation display of the effect symbol 50, or may be executed at a plurality of time points during the variation display of the effect symbol 50. For example, when no effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, the first notice effect image is displayed, and after the first stop symbol or the second stop symbol is displayed, the second notice effect image is displayed. May be displayed. In addition, after the first notice effect image is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol 50, the effect operation device 9 (operation button 9b) is operated within a predetermined period before all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. The second notice effect image may be displayed on the condition.
In the notice effect, a predetermined BGM or sound may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) together with the display of the notice effect image, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) may be output with a predetermined lighting pattern or the like. You may make it light-emit with a color.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of notice effect patterns are provided. Specifically, a normal notice (see FIG. 39) in which a predetermined character or message is displayed mainly based on the image or concept of the model, a special notice in which a character or message different from the normal notice is displayed, etc. ing.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the high and low possibility of being performed when winning a jackpot is set separately about the pattern of these notice effects. Thereby, the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot can be changed according to the pattern of the notice effect to be executed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the sub CPU 301 functioning as an effect determining unit determines whether or not a predetermined effect (for example, reach variation pattern or notice effect) can be executed based on the current volume, The type of performance to be executed is determined. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, depending on the set current volume, a case where a predetermined effect is executed or a case where it is not executed occurs, or an effect that is executed is different. . Therefore, the player voluntarily changes the volume in order to execute a predetermined effect and to enjoy different types of effects.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the performance to be executed differs depending on the set current volume, and the volume must be changed to execute various effects. It is possible to raise the player's consciousness and to voluntarily change the volume of the player.

Next, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, various effect determination tables for determining the mode of variation effect are stored. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects an effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and the selected effect determination table and the change mode number (change mode) received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100. Command), the current sound volume stored in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300, and the effect random number used arbitrarily, the mode of the change effect is determined.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40, the variation display mode (the reachless variation pattern, the reach variation pattern) of the effect symbol 50 is determined based on the variation mode number and the current volume with reference to the variation effect determination table 121. The

As shown in FIG. 40, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 has a variation effect determination table 121 in which a variation effect mode is associated with a combination of a variable mode command (variation mode number) and the current volume that can be received. It is remembered. This variation effect determination table 121 functions as effect pattern storage means.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the variation presentation determination table 121, the variation presentation determination table 121a at the time of the loss when the lottery lottery result is lost, and the result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit A jackpot hour variation effect determination table 121b that is referred to in the case of being present is provided.
Then, when the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 obtains an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and is stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. While confirming the sound volume, the variable effect determination table 121 corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number, the stored current volume, and the change mode command (change mode number), the change effect mode is determined. That is, the sub CPU 301 functions as an effect determining unit.

Here, in the variation effect mode, “no reach” indicates a variation pattern with no reach, and the effect symbol 50 does not become the reach mode, and is finally stopped and displayed in a mode for notifying the loss. ing. In addition, “reach 1”, “reach 2”, and “reach 3” in the losing variation production determination table 121a are reach variation patterns, and the production symbol 50 is in the reach mode, but finally the losing is notified. In this manner, stop display is shown (see FIG. 40). Furthermore, “reach 1”, “reach 2”, and “reach 3” in the jackpot time variation effect determination table 121b are reach variation patterns, respectively, and the effect symbol 50 becomes the reach mode, and finally the jackpot is notified. Indicates stop display (see FIG. 40).
In addition, both “reach 1” in the lost-time variation effect determination table 121a and “reach 1” in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b are normal reach. In addition, both “reach 2” in the lost-time variation effect determination table 121a and “reach 2” in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b are both special reach A. In addition, “reach 3” in the lost-time variation effect determination table 121a and “reach 3” in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b are both special reach B.

In FIG. 40, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the combination of the variation mode number and the current volume and the variation effect mode are associated with each other are the ranges of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection The area selection ratio is shown.
For example, when the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number “00H” is received and the current volume is any one of “3” to “7”, the variation effect mode is always “no reach”. Is determined. That is, when the change mode command is received, “no reach” is determined as the change effect mode regardless of the current volume and the effect random number.
When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “01H” is received and the current volume is “3”, “no reach” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “no reach” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number between 0 and 249.
When the current sound volume is “4” to “7”, either “no reach” or “reach 1” is determined as a variation effect mode.

When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “02H” is received and the current volume is “3”, “no reach” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “no reach” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number between 0 and 249.
Further, when the current volume is “4” to “7”, any one of “no reach”, “reach 1”, or “reach 2” is determined as a variation effect mode.

When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “30H” is received and the current volume is “3”, “reach 1” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “reach 1” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number from 0 to 249.
Further, when the current volume is “4” or “5”, either “reach 1” or “reach 2” is determined as a variation effect mode.
Further, when the current sound volume is “6” or “7”, any one of “reach 1”, “reach 2”, and “reach 3” is determined as a variation effect mode.

When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “31H” is received and the current volume is “3”, “reach 1” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “reach 1” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number from 0 to 249.
Further, when the current volume is “4” or “5”, either “reach 1” or “reach 2” is determined as a variation effect mode.
Further, when the current sound volume is “6” or “7”, any one of “reach 1”, “reach 2”, and “reach 3” is determined as a variation effect mode.

When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “32H” is received and the current volume is “3”, “reach 1” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “reach 1” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number from 0 to 249.
In addition, when the current volume is “4” or “5”, “reach 2” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “reach 2” is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number from 0 to 249.
Further, when the current sound volume is “6” or “7”, “reach 3” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, at this time, “reach 3” is determined as a variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number from 0 to 249.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40, in the losing time variation effect determination table 121a, “reach 3” is not determined, “reach 2” is determined with a very low probability, and “reach 1” is determined from “reach 2”. Although the probability is high, random numbers are assigned so that they are determined with a lower probability than “no reach”. On the other hand, in the jackpot time fluctuation effect determination table 121b, “reach 1” and “reach 2” are determined with higher probability than the loss time fluctuation effect determination table 121a, and “reach 3” is also a predetermined value. Random numbers are assigned as determined by probability.
It should be noted that “no reach” is not determined in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b (see FIG. 40).

Further, in the big hit hour variation production determination table 121b, random numbers are assigned so that the probability of determining “reach 2” is higher than the probability of determining “reach 1”. That is, if “reach 2” is determined as “reaching 1” as the variation effect mode, the possibility of winning the jackpot is higher.
Note that, as described above, “reach 3” is not determined in the losing variation effect determination table 121a, but is determined only in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b. Therefore, when “reach 3” is determined. , You will win the jackpot.
By setting the variable effect determination table 121 in this way, the expectation degree of jackpot is suggested depending on which of “reach 1”, “reach 2”, and “reach 3” is executed as the mode of the variable effect. be able to.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, “no reach” or “reach 1” is determined regardless of whether the current volume is “3” to “7”. there is a possibility.
On the other hand, “reach 2” is not likely to be determined when the current volume is “3”, and can be determined only when the current volume is any of “4” to “7”. There is sex. “Reach 3” is not likely to be determined when the current volume is “3” to “5”, and may be determined when the current volume is “6” or “7”. .
That is, when the current volume is “3”, only “no reach” or “reach 1” is executed, and “reach 2” or “reach 3” is not executed. Therefore, in order to execute “reach 2”, the current volume must be set to any of “4” to “7”, and in order to execute “reach 3” The volume must be set to “6” or “7”.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, depending on the value of the current volume, “reach 2” having a high expectation degree of jackpot or “reach 3” which suggests that the jackpot is won is not determined. In some cases, it is necessary to set the current volume to a predetermined value (“6” or “7”) in order to execute these varying effects. That is, by setting the current volume to a predetermined value, a variation effect that is effective for the player is executed, so that the player's awareness of the volume change can be increased and the player can be voluntary. The volume can be changed.

Next, the determination as to whether or not to execute the above notice effect will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after determining whether or not to execute the notice effect, it is determined that the effect of the notice effect to be executed is determined when the notice effect is to be executed. .
As shown in FIG. 41, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a notice effect execution determination table 122 for determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed.
In this notice effect execution determination table 122, whether or not the notice effect can be executed is associated with a combination of a changeable pattern command (variable pattern number) that can be received and the current volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. ing.

When the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires 1 effect random number (notice effect execution determination random number) from the range of 0 to 249, and the sub control board 300 receives the change pattern command. While confirming the current sound volume stored in the RAM 303, the above-described notice effect execution determination table 122 is set. Based on the acquired effect random number, the stored current volume, and the change pattern command (change pattern number), it is determined whether or not the notice effect can be executed.
In FIG. 41, the numbers shown in each selection area in which the combination of the variation pattern number and the current volume and the availability of the notice effect are associated are the ranges of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, The selection ratio of the selection area is shown.

In the notice effect execution determination table 122, the variation pattern number is more than that when the variation pattern command corresponding to any one of the variation pattern numbers “00H”, “01H”, or “02H” is received (that is, in the case of loss). When a variation pattern command corresponding to any one of “30H”, “31H”, or “32H” is received (that is, when a jackpot is won), the probability of determining to execute the notice effect is higher. Are assigned random numbers. In other words, it is more likely that the jackpot is won when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed.
By setting the notice effect execution determination table 122 in this way, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of jackpot depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed.

Also, in this notice effect execution determination table 122, as shown in FIG. 41, the fact that the notice effect is not executed may be determined regardless of whether the current volume is “3” to “7”. is there. On the other hand, execution of the notice effect is not determined when the current volume is “3”, and is determined only when the current volume is “4” to “7”. There is a possibility.
That is, when the current volume is “3”, the notice effect is not executed. Therefore, in order to execute the notice effect, the current volume must be set to any one of “4” to “7”.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the notice effect may not be executed depending on the value of the current sound volume, and the current sound volume is set to a predetermined value (“4” to “7” in order to execute the notice effect). )). That is, by setting the current volume to a predetermined value, a notice effect that is effective for the player is executed, so that the player's consciousness about the volume change can be increased and the player can be voluntary. The volume can be changed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a notice effect determination table 123 in which a notice effect mode is associated with each of the change pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. Has been. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the notice effect determination table 123, it is referred to when the result of the lottery lottery and the result of the lottery is a big win. And a big hit announcement effect determination table 123b.
When the sub-control board 300 receives the variation pattern command, it obtains one effect random number (notice effect random number) from the numerical range of 0 to 249, and displays the effect notification determination table 123 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. set. Then, the mode of the notice effect is determined based on the obtained effect random number and the change pattern command (change pattern number).

In FIG. 42, the number written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the mode of the notice effect is the random number range assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area. Show.
For example, in the case of the loss notice notice effect determination table 123a, when a change pattern command corresponding to the change pattern number “00H” is received, “normal notice” is always determined as the notice effect form. That is, in this case, “normal notice” is determined as the notice effect mode regardless of the value of the notice effect random number from 0 to 249.
When the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “01H” or “02H” is received, either “normal notice” or “special notice” is determined as a notice effect.

Further, in the jackpot announcement notification effect determination table 123b, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “30H” or “31H” is received, “normal notice” or “special notice” is set as the notice effect. Either is determined.
In addition, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “32H” is received, “special advance notice” is always determined as an aspect of the advance notice effect. That is, in this case, the “special notice” is determined as the notice effect type regardless of the value of the notice effect random number from 0 to 249.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42, in the lose notice advancement effect determination table 123a (that is, when the result of the big hit lottery is a lose), the “normal notice” is determined with a much higher probability than the “special notice”. Random numbers are allocated as follows. On the other hand, in the jackpot announcement notice determination table 123b (that is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot), the “special notice” is determined with a much higher probability than the “normal notice”. Is allocated.
In other words, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher when the “special notice” is decided as the notice effect mode than when the “normal notice” is decided.
By setting the notice effect determination table 123 in this way, the degree of expectation of the jackpot can be suggested depending on whether “normal notice” or “special notice” is executed as the notice effect form.

Next, the control process in the sub-control board 300 for executing the volume change process, the notice effect, and the change effect as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Further, the initial value of the volume set by the volume setting switch 10 a is stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a sound volume related process for performing control related to the sound volume change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to accept the pressing operation of the operation button 9b in the effect operating device 9 according to the effect progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. If the operation button 9b is being accepted when a pressing operation signal is input from the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, it is indicated that the operation button 9b has been operated on the image control board (particularly not shown). Or a voice control board (not shown in particular), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes an operation dial control process for determining whether or not to accept the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a and performing control related to a volume change operation based on the determination result. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, the variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 907 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 confirms the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 refers to the variation effect determination table 121 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery, and uses the received variation mode command, the stored current volume, and the effect random number acquired in step 2200 described above. Based on this, the mode of variation effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2202 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2105 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing that is executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 909 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (notice effect execution decision random number, notice effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 confirms the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In Step 2302, the sub CPU 301 refers to the notice effect execution determination table 122, and notifies the notice based on the received variation pattern command, the current volume, and the effect random number (notice effect execution determination random number) acquired in Step 2300 described above. Determines whether or not the performance can be executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the notice effect is determined. And when it determines with execution of a notice effect having not been determined, a fluctuation pattern command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.

In Step 2304, the sub CPU 301 refers to the notice effect determination table 123 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery and based on the received variation pattern command and the effect random number (notice effect random number) acquired in Step 2300 described above. The mode of the notice effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 sets a notice effect execution command corresponding to the notice effect form determined in step 2304 described above in the transmission buffer. The notice effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2105 described above. In addition, the notice effect corresponding to the received notice effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

  Next, a standby state start command reception process executed when a standby state start command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the standby state start command is stored in step 809 of the special symbol variation start process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 sets the mode switching time (5 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the switching timing of the volume change mode in the mode switching timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the mode switching timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 sets the change operation display time (20 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the timing for displaying the reduced image of the volume setting image in the change operation display timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the change operation display timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a first reset time (5 minutes in this embodiment) for determining the timing of changing the current volume to the initial value (initialization of the current volume) in the first reset timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the first reset timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a second reset time (9 hours in this embodiment) for determining the timing of changing the current volume to the initial value (initialization of the current volume) in the second reset timer counter. Thereby, time measurement by the second reset timer counter is started. Then, the standby state start command reception process ends.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the start winning command reception processing executed when the starting winning command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the start winning command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 508 of the first start winning port detection input process or in step 608 of the second start winning port detection input process, and then in step 208. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process.

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 updates the volume change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to a volume change disabled mode. Thereby, the volume change mode is set to a volume change impossible mode. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 resets the count values of the mode switching timer counter, the change operation display timer counter, the first reset timer counter, and the second reset timer counter, and stops the time counting by these timer counters. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

  In step 2502, if the display related to the volume setting is performed on the effect display device 21, the sub CPU 301 clears the display. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

Next, the volume related processing in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 executes a mode switching process for performing control related to switching of the volume change mode. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 executes a change operation display process for performing control related to the display of the reduced image of the volume setting image. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 executes a first initial value setting process for performing control related to initialization of the current sound volume after the elapse of the first reset time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 executes a second initial value setting process for performing control relating to initialization of the current sound volume due to the elapse of the second reset time. Then, the sound volume related process ends.

Next, the mode switching process in step 2600 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time is measured by the mode switching timer counter. If it is determined that the time has not been measured, the mode switching process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the mode switching time (5 seconds) set in the mode switching timer counter has elapsed. If it is determined that the mode switching time has not elapsed, the mode switching process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode switching time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

  In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 updates the volume change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to a volume change enable mode. Thereby, the volume change mode is set to the volume change enable mode. Then, the mode switching process ends.

Next, the change operation display process of step 2601 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time measurement by the change operation display timer counter is being performed. If it is determined that the time is not being measured, the display switching process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the change operation display time (20 seconds) set in the change operation display timer counter has elapsed. And when it determines with the said change operation display time not having passed, a change operation display process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change operation display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2802.

  In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 displays a reduced image of the volume setting image on the effect display device 21. Then, the change operation display process ends.

Next, the first initial value setting process of step 2602 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time is measured by the first reset timer counter. When it is determined that the time is not being measured, the first initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the first reset time (5 minutes) set in the first reset timer counter has elapsed. When it is determined that the first reset time has not elapsed, the first initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first reset time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2902.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is smaller than the initial value of the sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303. When it is determined that the current volume is not smaller than the initial value (that is, the current volume is equal to or higher than the initial value), the first initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current volume is smaller than the initial value, the process proceeds to the next step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 changes the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to an initial value. Then, the first initial value setting process ends.

Next, the second initial value setting process of step 2603 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time is measured by the second reset timer counter. When it is determined that the time is not being measured, the second initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the second reset time (9 hours) set in the second reset timer counter has elapsed. When it is determined that the second reset time has not elapsed, the second initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second reset time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3002.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is larger than the initial value of the sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303. If it is determined that the current volume is not larger than the initial value (that is, the current volume is equal to or less than the initial value), the second initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current volume is larger than the initial value, the process proceeds to the next step 3003.
In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 changes the current sound volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to an initial value. Then, the second initial value setting process ends.

Next, the above-described operation dial control processing in step 2104 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a rotation operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c (that is, whether or not the operation dial 9a is rotated). And when it determines with the rotation operation signal not being input, an operation dial control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that a rotation operation signal has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the volume change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is a volume change enable mode. And when it determines with it not being a volume change possible mode (namely, it is a volume change impossible mode), an operation dial control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume change mode is set, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current volume after the change based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9 a belongs to the volume changeable range. When it is determined that the current volume after the change does not belong within the volume changeable range, the operation dial control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current volume after the change belongs to the volume changeable range, the process proceeds to the next step 3103.
In step 3103, the sub CPU 301 changes the current volume stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 and displays a volume setting image indicating that the changed current volume is set on the effect display device 21. To do. Specifically, when the operation dial 9a is rotated clockwise, the current volume is increased by “1”. When the operation dial 9a is rotated counterclockwise, the current volume is decreased by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3104.

In step 3104, the sub CPU 301 resets the count values of the first reset timer counter and the second reset timer counter, sets the first reset time to the first reset timer counter again, and sets the second reset time to the second reset time counter. 2 Set to reset timer counter. Thereby, the time counting by the first reset timer counter and the second reset timer counter is started again from the initial value.
The sub CPU 301 sets a display switching time (3 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the timing for switching the display position of the volume setting image in the display switching timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the display switching timer counter is started. Then, when the display switching time has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 switches the display position of the volume setting image. Further, when receiving the start winning command, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the display switching timer counter and stops the time counting by the timer counter.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the variation effect mode and whether or not the notice effect can be executed are determined based on the current volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not to execute a continuous effect executed across the fluctuations of special symbols may be determined based on the current volume.
By doing so, the player's consciousness with respect to the volume change can be further increased, and the voluntary volume change by the player can be more effectively promoted.

In the above-described embodiment, after determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the current volume, the mode of the notice effect (normal notice or special notice) is decided regardless of the current sound volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this (see FIG. 42).
For example, after determining whether or not to execute the notice effect regardless of the current volume, the mode of the notice effect may be determined based on the current sound volume.
Specifically, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined based on a predetermined effect random number (notice effect execution decision random number), and when the notice effect is determined to be executed, the current volume is confirmed after confirming the current volume. The mode of the notice effect may be determined based on the volume and a predetermined effect random number (notice effect random number).
Further, when execution of the notice effect is determined, the form of the notice effect may be determined based on only the current volume. For example, when the current volume is a predetermined value (for example, “6”) or more, a special notice is determined as a notice effect to be executed, and when the current volume is less than a predetermined value, a normal notice is determined as a notice effect to be executed. You may do it.

  Furthermore, after determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed regardless of the current volume, the possibility or manner of executing the notice effect may be determined again based on the current sound volume. For example, regardless of the current volume, after determining whether or not to perform the normal notice, after confirming the current volume, when the current volume is a predetermined value (for example, “6”) or more, Whether or not to execute may be determined.

In the above-described embodiment, the mode is switched to the volume non-changeable mode during the special symbol variation display, and the player cannot change the volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol variation display is in progress. Alternatively, when a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined operation or execution of a predetermined effect) is satisfied, the volume may be changed by the player by switching to the volume changeable mode.
In addition, when the volume is changed during the special symbol variation display in the case where the setting is made in this way, the aspect of the effect already determined (for example, the notice effect or the continuous effect) is changed to the current state after the change. You may make it switch to the aspect based on a sound volume.
By doing in this way, it is possible to execute a more varied production and enhance the interest of the player.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the notice effect is determined based on the random number read from the reserved storage area (that is, the random number used for the jackpot lottery), but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution of the notice effect (so-called look-ahead effect) may be determined based on a random number that is stored in the storage area and has not yet been used for the jackpot lottery. Specifically, it may be determined whether or not the random number is won in advance for the random number, and the result may be used in the variable display executed first to determine the execution of the notice effect.
Further, as a result of the jackpot lottery, a hit different from the jackpot (so-called small hit) may be provided, and the execution of the notice effect may be determined even when the hit is the hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined by the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Mode command), or may be determined by both the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) and the variation mode number (variation mode command).
Further, the mode of variation effect is determined by the variation mode number (variation mode command), but is not limited to this, and may be determined by the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Alternatively, it may be determined by both the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) and the variation mode number (variation mode command).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation effect mode, the availability of execution of the notification effect, and the notification effect mode are determined based on the variation mode command, the variation pattern command, the current volume, and the like. Instead, it may be determined in consideration of factors such as the type of the start winning opening where the game ball has entered and the type of the special symbol determined.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  The above-described embodiment can also be applied to gaming machines other than the pachinko machine P. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that uses a game medal as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball to play a game similar to the slot machine, and the like.

P Pachinko machine 9a Operation dial 10 Audio output device 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production based on a command transmitted from the main control means;
Audio output means capable of outputting sound according to the production controlled by the sub-control means;
Sound volume storage means for storing the sound volume output by the sound output means;
A volume changing means capable of changing a volume stored in the volume storage means (hereinafter referred to as a current volume) within a predetermined range by a predetermined operation;
Production determination means for making a predetermined decision regarding the execution of the production based on the current volume;
An amusement machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing an effect based on the content determined by the effect determining means. The production determining means
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein whether or not the performance can be executed is determined based on the current volume. The gaming machine is
Production pattern storage means for storing a plurality of production patterns for which production execution modes are defined,
The production determining means
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one of the effect patterns is determined from a plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means based on the current volume.

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