JP2015016000A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for improving a performance effect in a performance capable of appearing, as if a plurality of game machines are interlocked, thereby to enhance the interest of a player in said performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: performance execution timing storage means for storing a performance execution timing; timing means for performing a timing operation; performance data storage means for storing the performance execution timing and the performance data, in which the contents of a performance according to the game information to be used in the control of the game progress in the game machine and in the control of the performance; and performance execution means capable of executing the performance on the basis of said performance data according the contents of the game information of said game machine at the present time in the case where the timing value by the timing means reaches a predetermined performance execution timing stored in the performance execution timing storage means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine including a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit. It is.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one capable of executing various effects by performing image display on an effect display device (liquid crystal display device), sound output by an audio output device (speaker), or the like is known. As an effect executed in the above-described gaming machine, for example, in a state where a game is not performed by a player (non-gaming state), display of a demonstration image corresponding to the type (model) of the gaming machine and the corresponding BGM The demonstration production that performs output etc. is mentioned.
Here, a plurality of game machines of the same type are generally installed side by side in a game machine installation area (so-called island) in a game hall. However, the above-described demonstration effect is executed when a predetermined time elapses without the next game being started after the game is finished. And since the timing at which the game ends differs depending on the table, the demonstration effect is to be executed at random timing for each table on the island.
Therefore, in recent years, when a plurality of the same type of gaming machines are installed side by side on the island, a gaming machine has been devised that enables demonstration effects to be executed at the same timing with the plurality of gaming machines (patents). Reference 1).

JP 2010-29413 A

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, the demonstration effects are simultaneously executed on a plurality of gaming machines, so that it can be seen that a plurality of gaming machines are performing the demonstration effects in synchronism with each other. Since only the demonstration production is executed, there is a problem that the player is easily bored and it is difficult to maintain the player's interest in the execution of the production.
Furthermore, since the demonstration production has a content that has little relation to the execution of the game, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to be interested in the content of the production in the first place.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made due to the above-described circumstances, and improves the effect of the effect that can be made to appear as if a plurality of gaming machines are linked, and enhances the player's interest in the effect. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. The description in parentheses indicates the name of the configuration in the embodiment of the invention corresponding to the configuration of the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(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. , A game machine (pachinko machine P) equipped with an effect execution timing storage means (effect pattern determination table 123, effect content determination table 124) for storing a timing for executing a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as an effect execution timing). ) And timing means (RTC304) for timing, the sub-control means according to the performance execution timing and the game information used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine and controlling the performance Production data storage means (production content determination table 124, hold display mode determination table 122) for storing the production data in which the content of the production is determined; When the value of the time measured by the timing means reaches a predetermined effect execution timing stored in the effect execution timing storage means, an effect is generated based on the effect data according to the content of the game information of the gaming machine at the present time. It is characterized by comprising executable execution means (sub CPU 301).
Here, the game information used for the control of the progress of the game and the control of the effect includes, for example, the result of the jackpot lottery, the presence / absence of the reserved memory in the reserved memory area, the contents of the reserved memory, the gaming state (during special games, etc.), The type of variation production is included.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the performance execution timing is determined for each gaming machine, and when the predetermined performance execution timing is reached, the performance according to the game information at the present time of the gaming machine can be executed. ing.
In other words, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, even when a plurality of gaming machines are installed, it is possible to set an effect execution timing according to each gaming machine, and thus a plurality of gaming machines are linked. It is possible to perform an effect that can be seen as if it is. Then, at this performance execution timing, an effect (that is, an effect linked to the result of the game) according to the game information used for the control of the progress of the game and the control of the effect is executed. It can be very interesting for the person. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect that can be made to appear as if a plurality of gaming machines are linked, and to increase the interest of the player with respect to the effect.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control means obtains a random number for obtaining at least a random number for determining whether or not to give a game profit to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied ( Based on the random number stored by the main CPU 101), the random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit, the random number storing unit (storage unit of the main RAM 103) with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the random number stored by the random number storing unit, Based on the determination result by the game profit grant determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to give the game profit to the player, and at least the determination result by the game profit grant determination means, the possibility of granting the game profit is suggested. Before the game based on the random number stored in the random number storage means is started and the production command for executing the production (hereinafter referred to as suggestion production) is determined, Effect command determining means (main CPU 101, hold display mode change command determination table 114) for transmitting the effect command to the sub-control means, and the effect data storage means is a content of the suggested effect corresponding to the effect command If the performance execution means reaches a predetermined performance execution timing stored in the performance execution timing storage means, the effect execution means The suggestion effect may be executed based on the effect data according to the command.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect execution timing storage means stores the effect execution timing according to the installation position of the gaming machine in the installation area where a plurality of gaming machines can be installed for all the installation positions. You may make it do.
(4) In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the execution execution timing storage unit performs the production execution timing of the installation position adjacent to the installation position when the execution of the production by the production execution unit ends at one installation position. And the effect data storage means stores effect data corresponding to the installation positions of the gaming machines in the installation area where a plurality of gaming machines can be installed for all the installation positions, and Production data in which content that is continuous with the content of the production executed at the installation position is determined may be stored as production data at the installation position adjacent to the installation position.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a presentation effect in an effect that can be seen as a plurality of gaming machines being interlocked and enhancing a player's interest in the effect. Can do.

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 hold display mode change command determination 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 pending | holding display mode change command determination process 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 aspect of the fluctuation effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline | summary of the hold display area in the presentation display apparatus of a pachinko machine, and the mode of a hold display. It is explanatory drawing of the pending | holding display mode determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold display mode change effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold display mode change effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen of the hold display mode change effect displayed on the display device of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the production pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st pattern production content determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd pattern production content 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 start winning command reception 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 hold display mode change effect execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is the front schematic of the game board of the pachinko machine concerning a modification.

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 illustrated, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P of the same type are installed side by side in an installation area of game machines called islands, and for lending game balls A game ball lending device 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 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 R 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.
Further, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the present embodiment is provided with a hold display area 52 for performing a hold display indicating that a hold storage described later has been performed. Then, by the hold display in the hold display area 52, the player is notified of how much hold storage is made (that is, the number of holds described later). Further, the degree of expectation of jackpot is notified to the player by the mode of the hold display in the hold display area 52. The hold display will be described in detail later.
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. .

  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 control means described above is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P (corresponding to the main control means of the present invention). ), A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling the launch of game balls and prize balls, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects (corresponding to the sub-control means of the present invention), and operations on the game ball lending device R The game ball lending device control board 400 is relayed.

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. A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area at the time of processing and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 304 corresponding to the time measuring means of the present invention are provided, and communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 is performed in one direction. Connected as possible.
The RTC 304 is for measuring the date and time. The RTC 304 is provided with a built-in battery, and even when the pachinko machine P is turned off, the power can be supplied from the built-in battery to measure the date and time. The sub CPU 301 can execute various processes based on a signal indicating the current date and time input from the RTC 304.
Note that the time measuring means is not limited to the RTC 304, and a timer for measuring the elapsed time from a predetermined time may be used.
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 or 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. In addition, the sub control board 300 is connected to an effect changeover switch 21b for switching whether or not to execute a hold display mode change effect, which will be described later. 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.

  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.

  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 and a reach mode determination random number used to determine 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 determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above two types. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used, or any one of these random numbers may be used. A random number 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.
This reserved storage area is composed of a total of eight storage units (corresponding to the random number storage means of the present invention) from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit. Each random value acquired by the ball (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure random number) and each random value acquired by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure random number) ) Can be stored in total.

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 are already stored in the reserved storage area, even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random numbers related to this entry will be 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 the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the holding storage area is referred to as “holding storage”.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has 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, and a reach mode determination random number determination table 113 as tables related to the jackpot lottery. have.
Furthermore, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a hold display mode change command determination table 114 for determining a hold display mode change command to be described later.
In addition, the table which the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form has is not limited to these, In addition, when it is necessary to perform determination and determination based on a random number, you may provide a table suitably.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
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. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 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. 5B, 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 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it 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 the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win 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 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol X1 is determined, and 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. 6B, according to the second starting 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. The special symbol X2 is determined in the case of, and the special symbol X3 is determined in the case where the winning symbol random number is 180 to 199. 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 FIGS. 7A to 7C, 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. Only the detailed description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 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 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 FIGS. 7A to 7C).

As shown in FIG. 7A, 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 is performed. When the random number is 8000 to 10006, the “second group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, 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 the reach group determination is performed. When the random number is 9000-10006, the “third group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third normal gaming state determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). Even) “the third group” is determined.

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 is for determining a variation mode number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time).
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 FIGS. 8A to 8C, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. The second group determination table 113b to be referred to and the third group determination table 113c to be referred to when the “third group” is determined will be described, and description 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 variable mode number is 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 FIGS. 8A to 8C).

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, “01H” (“H” is added at the end). The variable mode number is determined in hexadecimal notation (the same applies hereinafter). When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, 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) ), A variation mode number of “00H” is determined.

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 FIGS. 9A and 9B, it 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 in the normal game state. The first jackpot determination table 113d and the second jackpot determination table 113e to be referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 in the normal gaming state will be described. However, description of other jackpot determination tables 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 determination table for loss described above, the variation mode number 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 (FIG. 9 (a ) And (b)).

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 399, the fluctuation mode number “30H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 400 to 1499, the variation mode number “31H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the fluctuation mode number “30H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, a variation mode number of “31H” is determined.
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.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation. When the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the variable mode number is determined according to the gaming state and the number of holdings at the time of the jackpot lottery. The variation mode number is for specifying the variation effect pattern, and in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined corresponding to each variation mode number.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, when hold storage is performed, a hold display indicating that the hold storage has been made is displayed in the hold display area 52 of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. Done.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a hold display mode change effect in which a display for changing the above-described hold display mode is made. In addition, each of the plurality of pachinko machines P installed side by side on the island is displayed by changing the mode of the above-described hold display according to the timing and display contents according to the installation position on the island. The pachinko machine P can be made to appear to perform in an interlocking manner.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, at the time of holding storage, the holding display command for performing the above-mentioned holding display is determined, and the holding display for changing the mode of the above-mentioned holding display A mode change command is determined.

The hold display command is used to determine the mode of hold display at the time when the hold storage is performed. When the hold storage is performed, the hold display is performed according to the mode determined based on the hold display command. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when hold storage is performed, a hold display command “A0H” is determined. As the hold display command, the same command may be determined at all times, or determination of jackpot lottery or determination of the type of special symbol to be determined based on the above random number or table. In the above, separate commands may be determined according to the results of these determinations.

  The hold display mode change command is for determining the mode of the hold display after the hold display mode change effect is executed. When the hold display mode change effect is executed, the hold before the execution of the effect is performed. The display mode is changed to the hold display mode determined based on the hold display mode change command, and the hold display is performed according to the mode after the change.

Hereinafter, determination of the hold display mode change command will be described.
As described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has the hold display mode change command determination table 114 (corresponding to the effect command determination means of the present invention) for determining the hold display mode change command.
In the hold display mode change command determination table 114, as shown in FIG. 10, a predetermined hold display mode change command is defined corresponding to the variable mode number.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the reserved storage is made, based on the stored first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, the above-described various tables (big hit decision random number determination table 110, hits) The design random number determination table 111, the reach group determination random number determination table 112, and the reach mode determination random number determination table 113) are selected, and the variation mode number is determined. Thereafter, the hold display mode change command is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the hold display mode change command determination table 114.

As shown in FIG. 10, according to the hold display mode change command determination table 114, for example, when the determined change mode number is “00H”, the hold display mode change command “A1H” is determined and determined. When the changed mode number is “31H”, the hold display mode change command “B1H” is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hold display command and the hold display mode change command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, a hold display mode is determined based on the received hold display command, and a hold display mode after change by the hold display mode change effect is determined based on the received hold display mode change command. It has come to be.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game 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 determination processing and special game control. 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 set in correspondence with the variation mode number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation mode number is determined.
As shown in FIG. 11, according to the variation time determination table 115 in the present embodiment, for example, when the determined variation mode number is “00H”, the variation time of “3 seconds” is determined and determined. When the variation mode number is “30H”, the variation time of “45 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, the variation mode number is determined, and at the start of variation, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number 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 the mode of variation effect is not limited to that determined based only on the variation mode command. For example, in addition to the variation mode command, a predetermined command (for example, a variation pattern command that mainly determines an effect mode other than the variation effect) is determined based on a predetermined random number, and the variation mode command and the predetermined command are determined. The mode of variation effect may be determined based on the above. Also, the variation effect is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion, and the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect is determined based on one of the variation mode command and the predetermined 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 FIGS. 12A to 12C, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, a first operating table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined and a third operation table 116c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a 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, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. 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, as shown in FIG. 12C, the special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 116c. 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.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the first state setting table 117a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the gaming state setting table 117. And a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, and a third state setting table 117c that is referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of the high probability gaming state) Is called 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 FIGS. 13 (b) and (c), 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 FIGS. 13 (a) and (b), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, The time-short gaming state is always set, and the number of times the time-short gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as the 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. 13C, 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 FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the winning determination random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
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. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 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. 15, 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 and a reach mode determination 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 (corresponding to the random number acquisition means of the present invention) acquires 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 determined 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 determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined 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 determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, and reach mode determination random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 executes a hold display mode change command determination process for determining a hold display mode change command. 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 reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) 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 (corresponding to the random number acquisition means of the present invention) 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 determined 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 determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined 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 determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603. From the above, the acquired jackpot decision random number, hit symbol random number, reach group random number and reach mode random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 executes a hold display mode change command determination process for determining a hold display mode change command. 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 hold display mode change command determination process in step 507 and step 607 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 (corresponding to the gaming profit granting determination means of the present invention) selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, the selected table, and the above-described steps. On the basis of the jackpot determination random number stored in the reserved storage area in step 503 or step 603, a jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 652.

  In step 652, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in the above-described step 651 is a jackpot, which start winning random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the starting winning opening ( 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 504 or Based on the winning symbol random number stored in the holding storage area in step 604, the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot symbol) is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in the above-described step 651 is a loss, if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15, If the special symbol is determined to be Y1 (losing symbol) and the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16, the special symbol is Y2 ( It is determined that it is a lost pattern. Then, the data related to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a predetermined processing 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 653.

In step 653, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 652 is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 654. 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 656.
In step 654, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start prize opening related 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 start prize opening) And the jackpot symbol determined in the above-described step 652 and the current gaming state are confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 655.

In step 655, 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 start winning a prize, the jackpot symbol, and the gaming state confirmed in step 654 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 660.
Further, in step 656 which proceeds when it is determined in step 653 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 657.

In step 657, 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 656 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 658.
In step 658, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the reserved storage area in step 505 or 605 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 657 described above. The type is determined, and the group type is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 659.

In step 659, 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 658 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 660.
In step 660, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) selected in step 655 or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss) selected in step 659 described above. Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the holding storage area in step 506 or 606 described above, the change mode number is determined, and the determined change mode number is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 661.

In step 661, the main CPU 101 obtains the hold display mode change command determination table 114. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 662.
In step 662, the main CPU 101 (corresponding to the effect command determination means of the present invention) determines whether the hold display mode change command determination table 114 acquired in step 661 described above and the variation mode number determined in step 660 described above. Based on this, a pending display mode change command is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 663.

In step 663, the main CPU 101 sets a hold display command “A0H” in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 664.
In step 664, the main CPU 101 sets the hold display mode change command determined in step 662 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the hold display mode change command determination process ends.

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 a variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. 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 does not perform the variable display. Based on that, the demonstration determination process for performing demonstration display in the effect display device 21 is executed. 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.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in step 806 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in 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 jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). The variation mode number is determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing region in step 802 described above, and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode 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 in 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 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, 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 (see FIGS. 36A and 36B). ). 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 FIGS. 36C and 36D).

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.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of reach variation patterns. Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol simply stop at the same symbol without any particular change in the way of change or the display content of the production symbol 50. After the reach variation pattern to be displayed (hereinafter referred to as normal reach) and the production symbol 50 (first stop symbol, second stop symbol, third stop symbol) temporarily stop in a predetermined stop display mode, the variation display is resumed. A reach variation pattern (so-called pseudo-ream, hereinafter referred to as a special reach) or the like is provided (see FIGS. 37 (a) to (g)). ).
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 specifically shown, when reach display is performed, a reach development effect in which a predetermined still image or 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 a jackpot, which increases the player's expectation.
In addition, although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a background image effect performed on the background image of the effect display device 21, a notice effect displayed on the background image, and the like may be executed. The notice effect is intended to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot by displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image that is different from the effect symbol 50 immediately after the start of variation display of the effect symbol 50 or during the variable display. .

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, the variation mode number received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and Based on a random number of effects used arbitrarily, a mode of variation effects is determined.

In the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, the variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received is associated with a variation effect mode. An effect determination table 121 is stored. In addition, the fluctuation effect determination table 121 is referred to when the lottery variation effect determination table 121a is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, and when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. There is a big hit hour variation production determination table 121b.
Then, when the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires the effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and the change effect determination table 121 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. Select. Based on the selected variation effect determination table 121, the acquired effect random number, and the variation mode command (variation mode number), the variation effect mode is determined.

  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 loss is notified. In this manner, stop display is performed (see FIG. 38A). 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 a stop display (see FIG. 38B).

  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 special reach (so-called pseudo-ream), and the effect symbol 50 is displayed in a predetermined stop display. The effect of restarting the variable display after temporarily stopping in the mode is performed once. In addition, both “reach 3” in the lost-time variation effect determination table 121a and “reach 3” in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b are special reach, and the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode. The effect of restarting the variable display later is performed a plurality of times.

In FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b), the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the variation effect mode are associated with each other are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, The selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” is received, “no reach” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, when the change mode command is received, “no reach” is determined as the change effect mode regardless of the value of the effect random number. Further, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “02H” is received, any one of “no reach”, “reach 1”, “reach 2” or “reach 3” is selected as the variation effect mode. It is determined.

  When a variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “30H” is received, “reach 1”, “reach 2”, or “reach 3” is determined as a variation effect mode. When a variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “32H” is received, “reach 3” is always determined as the variation effect mode. That is, when the change mode command is received, “reach 3” is determined as the change effect mode regardless of the value of the effect random number.

Then, in the lost-change fluctuation production determination table 121a, “reach 3” is determined with the lowest probability, “no reach” is determined with the highest probability, and “reach 1” has a higher probability than “reach 2”. Random numbers are assigned as determined (see FIG. 38 (a)). On the other hand, random numbers are assigned in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b so that “reach 2” and “reach 3” are determined with higher probability than the loss variation effect determination table 121a ( (See FIG. 38 (b)).
It should be noted that “no reach” is not determined in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b (see FIG. 38B).

Further, in the jackpot variation effect determination table 121b, the probability that “reach 2” is determined is higher than the probability that “reach 1” is determined, and the probability that “reach 2” is determined. Random numbers are assigned so that the probability that “reach 3” is determined is higher than that. That is, “reach 2” is determined as a variation effect mode rather than “reach 1”, and “reach 3” is determined as a variation effect mode than “reach 2”. The more likely you are to 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.

Next, the hold display executed in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown to Fig.39 (a) and (b), the holding | maintenance display area 52 is provided in the display part 21a of the production | presentation display apparatus 21 in this form. When the hold storage is made, a hold display indicating that the hold storage is made is performed in the hold display area 52, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display.
Specifically, a total of eight hold display sections 53 (first hold display section 53a to eighth hold display section 53h) are provided in the hold display area 52, and the first special display section 53 provides a first special display. The figure holding number and the second special figure holding number are displayed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number. The sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 is also provided with a holding storage area for storing holding information such as jackpot information, a holding display command, a holding display mode change command related to the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number. Yes.
Similar to the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103, the reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 is composed of a total of eight storage units from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, and the first storage unit is the first storage unit. Corresponding to the display unit 53a, hereinafter, the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 53b to the eighth hold display unit 53h, respectively. And if hold information is memorize | stored in each memory | storage part, hold display will be performed in the corresponding hold display part 53. FIG.

  For example, when the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold is “1”, the hold information is stored in the first storage unit, so the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 53a. . In addition, when the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are “4”, since the hold information is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the first hold display unit 53a, The hold display is performed in the second hold display portion 53b, the third hold display portion 53c, and the fourth hold display portion 53d.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns are provided as the mode of holding display, and this mode suggests a variation rendering mode that can be executed, that is, suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot. Can do.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a hold display mode, a normal display mode in which a white circle is displayed, a special display mode 1 in which a red circle is displayed, and a gold circle There are a total of three modes, special display mode 2 in which is displayed.
In addition, as an aspect of a hold display, it is not limited to these, You may provide the aspect in which the circle of another color is displayed, and the aspect in which a predetermined character is displayed instead of a circle It may be provided.

Next, determination of the above-described hold display mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 40, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a hold display mode determination table 122 for determining a hold display mode.
In this hold display mode determination table 122, a hold display mode determination random number used for determining a hold display mode and a hold display mode are associated with each hold display command or hold display mode change command. It is remembered.

When the sub control board 300 receives hold information such as a hold display command and a hold display mode change command transmitted from the main control board, the hold information is stored in the storage unit described above, and the sub CPU 301 One hold display mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 127, and this hold display mode determination random number is stored in the same storage unit as the storage unit in which the above hold information is stored.
Thereafter, the sub CPU 301 determines a hold display mode based on the hold display command newly stored in the storage unit, the acquired hold display mode determination random number, and the above-described hold display mode determination table 122.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the hold display command “A0H” is determined when the hold storage is performed, the hold display command “A0H” is stored in the storage unit described above. The As shown in FIG. 40, according to the hold display mode determination table 122, when the hold display command “A0H” is stored, the normal display mode is always determined as the hold display mode. That is, in this case, the normal display mode is determined as the hold display mode regardless of the value of the hold display mode determination random number from 0 to 127. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a white circle is always displayed on the corresponding hold display section 53 at the time when the hold is made.

Next, the hold display mode change effect executed in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described.
The hold display mode change effect is a display that changes the mode of the hold display performed in the hold display unit 53 described above, and by displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Is to be executed. And each of the plurality of pachinko machines P installed on the island performs a display for changing the above-described on-hold display mode in the on-hold display mode change effect with timing and individual display contents according to the installation position on the island. Thus, it is possible to make it appear to the player that these pachinko machines P are performing effects in conjunction with each other.

  According to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the display content of the hold display mode change effect, for example, the first pattern as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (e), and FIGS. By executing the second pattern as shown in FIG. 4, it can be seen that the pachinko machine P installed on the island is performing the production in conjunction with the operation.

  Specifically, in the first pattern, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the predetermined start time is reached, first, in the effect display device 21 of all the pachinko machines P installed on the island, the display unit An image of a road from the left end to the right end of the display unit 21a is displayed above the hold display area 52 in 21a.

After that, the fact that a predetermined character appears at the left end of the road displayed on the pachinko machine P located at the left end of the island is displayed, and then the fact that it moves toward the right end of the road is displayed (FIG. 41 (b )reference). Here, when passing over the hold display area 52, it is displayed that the character performs a predetermined action (for example, firing a pistol, swinging a cane, etc.) (not shown in particular). When it is determined that the mode of the change is to be changed, a message to change the mode of the hold display in the target hold display unit 53 is displayed (see FIG. 41B). Thereafter, when the character reaches the right end of the road, a message indicating that the character moves to the right pachinko machine P (for example, “NEXT!” Etc.) is displayed and the fact that the character disappears from the right end of the road is displayed (see FIG. 41 (b)).
Next, the fact that a character appears at the left end of the road displayed on the right pachinko machine P is displayed, and the same display as described above is executed (see FIG. 41C). Then, this series of display is sequentially executed up to the rightmost pachinko machine P. When the character reaches the right end of the road in the rightmost pachinko machine P, a message (for example, “BYE!”) Suggests that the production will end. Etc.) and the fact that the character disappears from the right end of the road is displayed (see FIG. 41D).

Thereafter, the road image displayed on all the pachinko machines P is erased, and the effect ends (see FIG. 41 (e)).
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41C and 41D, during the execution of the special game, when the hold display is not performed on the hold display portion 53 of the hold display area 52 (that is, The character jumps over the hold display area 52 when the game is not suitable for changing the mode of the hold display, such as when the number of holds is 0), when no game is played (ie, in the standby state). Is displayed, and the mode of the hold display is not changed.

  In the second pattern, as in the first pattern, an image of the road is displayed at a predetermined start time, but after that, 2 is displayed in the center of the road displayed on the pachinko machine P located in the center of the island. The fact that the character of the body appears is displayed, and it is displayed that one moves toward the left end of the road and the other moves toward the right end of the road (see FIG. 42A). At this time, the display indicating that the mode of the hold display is changed is performed in the same manner as the first pattern.

  When each character reaches the end of the road, the fact that the character disappears is displayed as in the first pattern, and the fact that the character appears at the end of the road displayed on the adjacent pachinko machine P is displayed. (See FIG. 42 (b)). As in the first pattern, this series of display is sequentially executed up to the pachinko machines P at both ends, and when the character reaches the end of the road displayed on the pachinko machines P at both ends, the effect ends. A message indicating that the character disappears from the right end of the road is displayed (see FIG. 42B). The road image is also erased in the same manner as the first pattern.

As described above, in the first pattern, from the pachinko machine P located at the end of the island to the pachinko machine P located at the other end, the display that sequentially changes the mode of the hold display is executed. In the second pattern, from the pachinko machine P located at the center of the island to the pachinko machines P located at both ends, display for changing the mode of the hold display is sequentially executed.
In addition, as the production contents of the hold display mode change effect that can be performed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine is not limited to the first pattern or the second pattern described above, but is a pachinko machine at an installation position other than the above You may have the pattern from which an effect is started from P, the pattern in which another image is displayed, etc.

In addition, in executing this on-hold display mode change effect, in all pachinko machines P installed on the island, effects such as the total number of pachinko machines P installed on the island, the installation positions of the pachinko machines P on the island, etc. It is necessary to set execution information in advance.
Thereby, the display which changes the mode of a hold display in order one by one from the pachinko machine P of a predetermined position like the above-mentioned 1st pattern and 2nd pattern, for example can be performed. That is, in each pachinko machine P installed on the island, it is possible to execute a display for changing the mode of the hold display at the timing according to the installation position on the island and the individual display contents.

Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has three modes, ie, a change effect execution mode, a change effect non-execution mode, and a change effect setting mode, as the modes related to the execution of the hold display mode change effect. An effect changeover switch 21b connected to 300 can be switched to one of the modes.
The change effect execution mode is a mode in which the hold display mode change effect is executed, and the change effect non-execution mode is a mode in which the hold display mode change effect is not executed.
That is, in the change effect execution mode, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment can execute the hold display mode change effect in addition to the general effects such as the above-described change effect. In the execution mode, only general effects other than the hold display mode change effect can be executed. As a result, when multiple pachinko machines P of the same model are not installed on the island (that is, when only one such model is installed), there is a risk that it may give a sense of incongruity if performed with only one pachinko machine P. It is possible to prevent the display mode change effect from being executed.

The change effect setting mode is a mode for performing various settings necessary for executing the hold display mode change effect.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when switching to the change effect setting mode, the setting screen for the hold display mode change effect is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 43). Settings necessary for executing the on-hold display mode change effect can be performed. And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, production execution information, such as the total number of the pachinko machine P installed in the island and the installation position of the said pachinko machine P in an island, is set on this setting screen.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, when three pachinko machines P are installed on the island, “3” is set as the total number of pachinko machines P in any of the pachinko machines P. In addition, in the pachinko machine P located at the left end of the island, “1: left end” is set as the installation position, and in the pachinko machine P located right next to the left pachinko machine P, “2: left end” is set as the installation position. Is set to “second”, and in the pachinko machine P located at the right end of the island, “3: right end” is set as the installation position.

Production execution information such as the total number of pachinko machines P set on the setting screen and the set positions of the pachinko machines P on the island is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 303 in the sub-control board 300. It has become.
And if it changes to change effect mode after performing the above-mentioned setting, a hold display mode change effect will be performed.

Next, the determination of the content of the effect performed in the above-described hold display mode change effect will be described.
The sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with an effect pattern determination table 123 and an effect content determination table 124 as tables for determining the effect contents in the hold display mode change effect. (See FIGS. 44 to 46).

The effect pattern determination table 123 (corresponding to the effect execution timing storage means of the present invention) is for determining the effect pattern (first pattern, second pattern) of the hold display mode change effect to be executed at a predetermined start time. is there.
As shown in FIG. 44, in this effect pattern determination table 123, the start time of the hold display mode change effect is stored, and the effect pattern of the hold display mode effect is stored in association with each start time. ing.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 reads the start time stored in the effect pattern determination table 123 when the power is turned on or when the effect changeover switch 21b switches to the change effect execution mode. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. When the time counted by the RTC 304 matches the start time stored in the predetermined storage area, the sub CPU 301 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the start time based on the effect pattern determination table 123. To do.
For example, as shown in FIG. 44, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is the start time “10:10” stored in the predetermined storage area, the first pattern is determined, and the RTC 304 When the time counted by the time reaches the start time “10:54” stored in the predetermined storage area, the second pattern is determined.
The effect pattern determination table 123 may store the effect pattern in association with the elapsed time from a predetermined time (for example, when the power is turned on) instead of the time. In this case, a timer for measuring the elapsed time from the predetermined time is provided, and when the time measured by this timer matches the elapsed time stored in the effect pattern determination table 123, the elapsed time is set. A corresponding production pattern can be determined.

The effect content determination table 124 (corresponding to the effect execution timing storage means and the effect data storage means of the present invention) is for determining effect contents corresponding to the effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as the effect content determination table 124, the first pattern effect content determination table 124a in which the effect content corresponding to the first pattern is determined, and the effect content corresponding to the second pattern are determined. A second pattern effect content determination table 124b (see FIGS. 45 and 46).

45 and 46, the production content determination table 124 includes the total number of pachinko machines P installed on the island, the installation positions of the pachinko machines P on the island, and the state of the pachinko machines P. For each combination, an execution command for executing the hold display mode change effect is associated and stored, and for each execution command, the elapsed time from the start time and the effect content according to the elapsed time are associated. Is remembered.
That is, in these effect content determination tables 124, execution commands are stored for all installation positions of the pachinko machine P on the island. In other words, in these effect content determination tables 124, the elapsed time from the start time and the effect content according to the elapsed time are stored for all installation positions of the pachinko machine P on the island.
In the effect content determination table 124, as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, when the effect ends in the pachinko machine P at one installation position, the effect starts in the pachinko machine P at the installation position adjacent to the installation position. As described above, the above-mentioned elapsed time is determined, and the production of the content that is continuous with the content of the production in the pachinko machine P at one installation position is executed by the pachinko machine P at the installation position adjacent to the installation position As described above, the above-described effect contents are determined.

When the effect pattern corresponding to the start time is determined as the predetermined start time, the sub CPU 301 selects the effect content determination table 124 corresponding to the effect pattern. In addition, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the state of the pachinko machine P has a hold display mode change effect based on the game state information transmitted from the main control board 100, the presence or absence of the hold information in the hold storage area of the sub RAM 303, and the like. It is determined whether it is in a state where it can be executed (hereinafter referred to as an effectable state) or cannot be executed (hereinafter referred to as an effectable state).
Then, the sub CPU 301 displays the selected performance content determination table 124, the performance execution information stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 (the total number of pachinko machines P installed on the island, and the pachinko machines on the island). The execution command is determined based on the set position of P) and the determined state of the pachinko machine P.

For example, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is the start time “10:10” and the first pattern is determined as the effect pattern, the sub CPU 301 selects the first pattern effect content determination table 124a.
Here, when the total number of pachinko machines P installed on the island is 3, the installation position of the pachinko machine P is “1: left end”, and the pachinko machine P is in a variable display (that is, it can be produced) In the case of the state), the sub CPU 301 of the pachinko machine P determines an execution command “E1H” (see FIG. 45). Then, based on this execution command, the production content corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time “10:10” is determined (see FIG. 45), and the time measured by the RTC 304 matches the time corresponding to the elapsed time. When performing, the display processing based on the contents of the effect is performed in the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P.
Specifically, when the elapsed time from the start time “10:10” is 0 second to 2 seconds (that is, the time measured by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′0 ″” to “10: 10′2 ″). ”), A process of displaying a road is performed. In addition, when the above-described elapsed time is 2 to 7 seconds (that is, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′2 ″” to “10: 10′7 ″”), the appearance of the character , A series of display processes such as movement to the right end, change of the hold display mode, and deletion of the character are performed. In addition, when the elapsed time is 7 seconds to 17 seconds (that is, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′7 ″” to “10: 10′17 ″”), a new display is performed. No display is performed, and only road display is continuously performed. When the elapsed time is 17 seconds to 19 seconds (that is, when the time measured by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′17 ″” to “10: 10′19 ″”), the road display The process of deleting is performed.

On the other hand, when the above-mentioned pachinko machine P is executing a special game (that is, in the case where the performance is impossible), the sub CPU 301 of the pachinko machine P determines an execution command “E2H”. (See FIG. 45).
When the elapsed time from the start time “10:10” is 0 second to 2 seconds, 7 seconds to 17 seconds, or 17 seconds to 19 seconds, the display process similar to “E1H” is performed. When the elapsed time is 2 to 7 seconds, the hold display mode is not changed in the series of display processes, and instead, a display to skip the hold display area 52 is performed. (See FIG. 45).

Even when the installation position of the pachinko machine P is “2: second from the left end” or “3: right end”, the execution command is determined according to the state of the pachinko machine P. In these pachinko machines P, a display process that is substantially the same as that of the leftmost pachinko machine P is executed, but in the leftmost pachinko machine P, a series of processes executed when the above-described elapsed time is 2 to 7 seconds. Is displayed when the above-mentioned elapsed time is 7 seconds to 12 seconds in the second pachinko machine P from the left end, and when the above-mentioned elapsed time is 12 seconds to 17 seconds in the right end pachinko machine P. To be executed.
That is, after the above-described series of display processing is completed in the leftmost pachinko machine P, the same series of display processing as described above is executed in the second pachinko machine P from the left end adjacent to the pachinko machine. Then, after the series of display processes is completed in the pachinko machine P, the same series of display processes as described above are executed in the rightmost pachinko machine P adjacent to the pachinko machine.
As a result, the character appears to move from the left-end pachinko machine P to the right-end pachinko machine P while changing the mode of the hold display according to the state of each pachinko machine P.

For example, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is the start time “10:54” and the second pattern is determined as the effect pattern, the sub CPU 301 selects the second pattern effect content determination table 124b.
Here, when the total number of pachinko machines P installed on the island is 3, the installation position of the pachinko machine P is “2: the second from the left end”, and the pachinko machine P is in a variable display ( That is, in the case where the performance is possible), the sub CPU 301 of the pachinko machine P determines an execution command “F3H” (see FIG. 46).
According to this execution command, when the elapsed time from the start time “10:54” is 0 second to 2 seconds (that is, the time measured by the RTC 304 is “10: 54′0 ″” to “10: 54'2 ""), a process for displaying the road is performed. When the above-mentioned elapsed time is 2 to 7 seconds (that is, when the time measured by the RTC 304 is “10: 54′2 ″” to “10: 10′7 ″”), A series of display processes such as the appearance of a character, the movement of each character to both ends, the change of the hold display mode, and the deletion of the character are performed. When the elapsed time is 7 seconds to 12 seconds (that is, when the time counted by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′7 ″” to “10: 10′12 ″”), a new display is performed. No display is performed, and only road display is continuously performed. When the elapsed time is 12 seconds to 14 seconds (that is, when the time measured by the RTC 304 is “10: 10′12 ″” to “10: 10′14 ″”), the road display The process of deleting is performed.

Further, even when the installation position of the pachinko machine P is “1: left end” or “3: right end”, the execution command is determined according to the state of the pachinko machine P. Also, in these pachinko machines P, display processing substantially similar to that of the second pachinko machine P from the left end is executed, but in the second pachinko machine P from the left end, the above-described elapsed time is 2 seconds to 7 seconds. A series of display processing executed in the case of seconds is executed when the above-mentioned elapsed time is 7 seconds to 12 seconds in the left-end pachinko machine P and the right-end pachinko machine P.
That is, after the above-described series of display processing is completed on the second pachinko machine P from the left end, the same series of display processing as described above is performed on the left-end pachinko machine P and the right-end pachinko machine P adjacent to the pachinko machine. Is executed.
As a result, it appears as if the character moves from the pachinko machine P located at the center to the pachinko machines P at both ends while changing the mode of the hold display according to the state of each pachinko machine P.

Further, here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the above-described hold display mode determination table 122 (see FIG. 40) in order to execute a display for changing the hold display mode in the above-described hold display mode change effect. Then, the mode of the hold display after the change is determined.
As described above, when the time counted by the RTC 304 becomes the predetermined start time stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, the sub CPU 301 stores the hold information in the hold storage area (storage unit) of the sub RAM 303. Determine if there is memory. When it is determined that the hold information is stored in the hold storage area, the sub CPU 301 acquires 1 hold display mode determination random number from the range of 0 to 127, and the hold display mode determination random number is described above. Is stored in the same storage unit as the storage unit in which the hold information is stored.
Thereafter, the sub CPU 301 determines the hold display mode after change based on the hold display mode change command stored in the storage unit, the acquired hold display mode determination random number, and the hold display mode determination table 122 described above. To decide.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40, according to the hold display mode determination table 122, when the hold display command “A1H” is stored in the storage unit, the acquired hold display mode determination random number is 0 to 119. When the change is, the normal display mode is determined as the hold display mode after the change, and when the acquired hold display mode determination random number is 120 to 127, the special display mode 1 is determined as the hold display mode after the change. Is done.
In addition, for example, when the hold display command “B2H” is stored in the storage unit described above, if the acquired hold display mode determination random number is 0 to 59, the special display is used as the hold display mode after the change. When mode 1 is determined and the acquired hold display mode determination random number is 60 to 127, special display mode 2 is determined as the hold display mode after the change.

And when the special display mode 1 is determined as the mode of the hold display after the change, the display for changing the mode of the hold display in the above-described hold display mode change effect is executed, so that the corresponding hold display unit The hold display 53 is changed to a red circle. Further, when the special display mode 2 is determined as the mode of the hold display after the change, the hold display of the corresponding hold display unit 53 is changed to a gold circle by executing the above-described display.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a white circle is displayed on the corresponding hold display section 53 at the time when the hold is made. In this state, when the normal display mode is determined as the changed hold display mode, the above-described display process is performed, but the corresponding hold display of the hold display unit 53 is a white circle. It remains unchanged.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of pachinko machines P installed on the island are interlocked by executing a display that changes the mode of the hold display in the hold display mode change effect. You can make it look like you are performing. And in this hold display mode change effect, since the mode of the hold display that suggests the degree of expectation of the jackpot may be changed, the effect makes the player who wants the jackpot have a very high interest. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect in the production that can be seen as if a plurality of pachinko machines P are interlocked, and to increase the interest of the player for the production.

Next, the control process in the sub-control board 300 for executing the above-described variation effect and hold display mode change effect 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 start time stored in the effect pattern determination table 123 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. 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. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a production random number used for determining a variation production mode and a hold display mode determination random number used for determining a hold display mode.

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 hold display mode change effect execution process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 (rotation operation of the operation dial 9 a and operation of pressing the operation button 9 b) can be accepted according to the effect progress status being executed, and the effect operation device. 9 is checked for the presence / absence of signals from the sensors (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detect the operation 9. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

  In step 2104, 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 processing in step 2101 described above, the start winning command reception processing that is executed when a start 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 2150, the sub CPU 301 stores the hold display command to be received at the same time as the start winning command in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored in the first to eighth storage units. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2151.
In step 2151, the sub CPU 301 stores the hold display mode change command to be received simultaneously with the start winning command in the same storage unit that stores the above hold display command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2152.

In step 2152, the sub CPU 301 acquires one hold display mode determination random number from the range of 0 to 127, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the above-described hold display command and hold display mode change command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2153.
In step 2153, the sub CPU 301 acquires the hold display mode determination table 122. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2154.

In step 2154, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the hold display based on the above-described hold display mode determination table 122, the hold display command, and the hold display mode determination random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2155.
In step 2155, the sub CPU 301 stores the hold display mode determined in step 2154 described above in the same storage unit that stores the hold display command and the hold display mode change command described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2156.

  In step 2156, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display execution command corresponding to the hold display mode determined in step 2154 described above in the transmission buffer. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the normal display mode (white circle) is determined at the time when the hold storage is performed. Therefore, the sub CPU 301 executes the hold display according to the normal display mode. Set the command in the send buffer. The hold display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) in the above-described step 2104, and the hold display section 53 corresponding to the newly made hold memory in the image control board. The process for performing the hold display in the normal display mode is executed. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation 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 obtains the variation effect determination table 121 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery, and determines the variation effect mode based on the variation effect determination table 121, the above-described variation mode command, and the effect random number. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2201 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 step 2104 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display unit 53 as the hold count decreases by one.
Specifically, when receiving the variation mode command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the reserved storage area. Here, the information stored in the first storage unit (the hold display command, the hold display mode change command, the hold display mode, etc.) is cleared, and the information stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit Is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. Then, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display execution command corresponding to the hold display mode stored in each storage unit after the shift in the transmission buffer. The hold display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) in the above-described step 2104, and processing for shifting the hold display in the hold display unit 53 in the image control board. Will be executed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the hold display mode change effect execution process in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time counted by the RTC 304 coincides with the start time stored in the sub RAM 303. And when it determines with not agree | coinciding, a holding | maintenance display mode change effect execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect pattern determination table 123. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines an effect pattern based on the acquired effect pattern determination table 123 and the start time determined to match. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 selects the effect content determination table 124 corresponding to the determined effect pattern. Specifically, when the effect pattern determined in step 2302 is the first pattern, the sub CPU 301 selects the first pattern effect content determination table 124a and the effect pattern determined in step 2302 described above. Is the second pattern, the second pattern effect content determination table 124b is selected. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the hold information is stored in the hold storage area (that is, whether or not the hold number is 0), and based on information such as a game state transmitted from the main control board 100. Check whether the pachinko machine P is executing a special game, whether or not a reach development effect is being executed, and the state of the pachinko machine P is in an effectable state or in an effect impossible state. Determine if there is. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 determines the selected effect content determination table 124, the state of the pachinko machine P, and the effect execution information stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 (the pachinko machine P installed on the island). Based on the total number and the setting position of the pachinko machine P on the island, etc., the execution command of the hold display mode change effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2306.

In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution command of the hold display mode change effect determined in step 2305 described above in the transmission buffer. The execution command for the pending display mode change effect set here is transmitted to the image control board (not particularly shown) in step 2104 described above. The time counted by the RTC 304 is also transmitted to the image control board one by one. When the time counted by the RTC 304 coincides with the time corresponding to the elapsed time determined corresponding to the execution command, the corresponding display process is executed on the image control board. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2307.
In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 executes a change mode determination process for determining a hold display mode after change by execution of the hold display mode change effect. Then, the hold display mode change effect execution process ends.

Next, the change mode determination process in step 2307 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 inputs 1 to a predetermined variable N. This variable N is used as the number of the storage unit in the reserved storage area, and the storage unit (first storage unit to eighth storage unit) to be processed later is specified by the value of the variable N. It has become so. For example, when N = 1, a storage unit that is a target of processing described later is a first storage unit, and when N = 8, a storage unit that is a target of processing described below is an eighth storage unit. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the hold information is stored in the Nth storage unit. And when it determines with the pending | holding information not being memorize | stored, a change mode determination process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold information is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 acquires a hold display mode determination random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 127 and stores it in the Nth storage unit. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 acquires the hold display mode determination table 122. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In Step 2404, the sub CPU 301 changes the hold display after change based on the hold display mode determination table 122 described above, the hold display mode change command stored in the Nth storage unit, and the hold display mode determination random number described above. The aspect of is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 updates the hold display mode stored in the Nth storage unit to the changed hold display mode determined in step 2404 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 (corresponding to the effect executing means of the present invention) sets the hold display execution command corresponding to the hold display mode updated in step 2405 described above in the transmission buffer. The hold display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not specifically shown) in step 2104 described above. When the time counted by the RTC 304 coincides with a time corresponding to a predetermined elapsed time determined in response to the execution command, the corresponding hold display mode of the hold display unit 53 is changed on the image control board. Display processing for changing is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2407.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 increments the variable N by one. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2408.

  In step 2408, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variable N is 8 or less. And when it determines with it being 8 or less, it returns to step 2401. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not 8 or less (that is, 9 or more), the change mode determination process is terminated.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the RTC 304 is provided in the sub-control board 300. By storing the hold display mode change command transmitted from the main control board 100 in the sub-RAM 303, the time counted by the RTC 304 can be obtained. Although it has been set so that the hold display mode can be changed based on the hold display mode change command stored in the sub-RAM 303 when the predetermined time comes, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the main control board 100 includes the RTC 304 and the time counted by the RTC 304 reaches a predetermined time, the main CPU 101 performs the jackpot lottery result stored in the storage unit of the main RAM 103 or the variation mode. Based on the command or the like, the pending display mode change command is determined. Then, by transmitting the determined hold display mode change command from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, the sub CPU 301 can change the hold display mode based on the hold display mode change command. May be.
By doing in this way, since the mode of hold display can be changed based on real-time information at a predetermined time point, it is possible to further improve the effect and enhance the interest of the player.

In the above-described embodiment, when the hold display mode change command is stored in the sub-RAM 303, the hold display mode change command is not updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, at the timing after the end of the special game, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot lottery result stored in the storage unit of the main RAM 103 according to the game state set after the end of the special game. Then, the hold display mode change command is determined again. Then, by transmitting the determined hold display mode change command from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, the sub CPU 301 newly receives the hold display mode change command stored in the corresponding storage unit. It may be updated to the held display mode change command.
By doing in this way, since the mode of the hold display can be changed based on the information at a time closer to the time of changing the mode of the hold display, it is possible to further improve the effect and enhance the interest of the player. Become.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the change display determination process is performed at a predetermined start time to determine the hold display mode after the change. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in each pachinko machine P, the display of the hold display after the change is displayed at the timing when the fact that the character appears at the end of the display unit 21a is displayed or when the fact that the character moves above the hold display area 52 is displayed. Aspects may be determined.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, it has been set so that the hold display mode change effect for changing the hold display mode is executed at the predetermined start time, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the predetermined start time is reached, the sub CPU 301 confirms information such as a pending display mode change command stored in the storage unit of the sub RAM 303 and a gaming state transmitted from the main control board 100, and the contents thereof. It may be possible to execute a predetermined notification according to the above.

Specifically, when the hold display mode change command stored in the storage unit of the sub-RAM 303 corresponds to a change mode command in which a change effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot can be executed, this pachinko machine is used. On the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the machine P, an image is displayed such that an airplane with a flag of the contents related to the fluctuating effects crosses, such as “Chance!” May be. Also, the above-described image may be displayed even when a variation effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is being executed (for example, during variation display in the “reach 3” mode).
In addition, when a special game is being executed, a flag of contents related to the jackpot, such as “Big jackpot!” Or “Big jackpot!” On the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the pachinko machine P. You may display the image which the airplane which attached | subjected crosses.

Further, when the display is in a standby state or in a variable display according to the mode of “no reach”, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the pachinko machine P displays “Tomorrow will be fine!” Or “○ An image may be displayed such that a plane with a flag with a content that is not related to the game is crossing, such as “Monthly Day is Pachinko Day!”.
In addition, as in the above-described embodiment, these displays are set to be performed sequentially from the pachinko machine P at a predetermined position on the island to the pachinko machine P at another position at a predetermined start time. May be. Further, when the predetermined start time is reached, all the pachinko machines P on the island may be set to perform the display as described above.
By doing in this way, while being able to make the variation of the production | presentation which can be seen as the some pachinko machine P interlock | cooperated, abundantness of the player with respect to the said production can be heightened It becomes.

In the above-described embodiment, the hold display mode change effect is performed using only the effect display device 21 fixed to the game area 12, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the sub display device 21c may be provided on both sides of the effect display device 21, and the hold display mode change effect may be executed using the effect display device 21 and the sub display device 21c.
The sub display device 21c can be constituted by a liquid crystal display device, for example. The sub display device 21 c may be fixed on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 21.
Further, it may be movable by a driving device such as a solenoid. Although not particularly shown, for example, in a normal state, the solenoid is stored in the main body frame 2 below the game area 12, but at a predetermined timing (for example, the start time of the hold display mode change effect). By operating, the sub display device 21c housed in the main body frame 2 may be pushed up to the side of the liquid crystal display device 21 by the solenoid. The sub display device 21c may be housed in the main body frame 2 on the side of the game area 12 instead of being housed in the main body frame 2 below the game area 12.
By doing in this way, the above-mentioned production can be made more powerful and the player's interest can be enhanced.
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 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
304 RTC

Claims (4)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production based on the command transmitted from the main control means,
Effect execution timing storage means for storing a timing for executing a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as effect execution timing);
And a time measuring means for measuring time,
The sub-control means is
Effect data storage means for storing effect data in which the content of the effect is determined in accordance with game execution information used for the effect execution timing and the control of the progress of the game in the gaming machine and the effect;
When the value of the time counted by the timing means reaches a predetermined effect execution timing stored in the effect execution timing storage means, the effect is based on the effect data according to the content of the game information of the gaming machine at the present time Production execution means capable of executing
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The main control means includes
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player at least by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Random number storage means for storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Based on the random number stored by the random number storage means, a game profit grant determining means for determining whether to give a game profit to the player;
Based on at least the determination result by the game profit grant determination means, an effect command for executing an effect suggesting the possibility of granting a game profit (hereinafter referred to as suggestion effect) is determined and stored in the random number storage means. An effect command determining means for transmitting the effect command to the sub-control means before a game based on a random number is started,
The effect data storage means is
Production data in which the content of the suggested production according to the production command is defined is stored,
The production execution means
When the value measured by the timing means reaches a predetermined effect execution timing stored in the effect execution timing storage means, the suggestion effect is executed based on the effect data corresponding to the effect command. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The effect execution timing storage means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that production execution timings corresponding to installation positions of gaming machines in an installation area where a plurality of gaming machines can be installed are stored for all the installation positions. The effect execution timing storage means is
The timing at which the execution of the production by the production execution means at one installation position is stored as the production execution timing of the installation position adjacent to the installation position,
The effect data storage means is
Production data corresponding to the installation positions of the gaming machines in the installation area where a plurality of gaming machines can be installed is stored for all the installation positions, and contents that are continuous with the contents of the production executed at one installation position 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the production data for which is determined is stored as production data for an installation position adjacent to the installation position.

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