JP2015181581A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can shift a plurality of performance modes in the way that it is easily estimable whether or not a game is in a probability variable state and thus can enhance interest of a game by novel performance.SOLUTION: A sub CPU performs a performance mode (3) (S252) when a "probability variable jackpot (1)" is selected during performance of a performance mode (2) (S249:YES), performs the performance mode (2) (S256) when the "probability variable jackpot (1)" is selected during performance of the performance mode (3) (S255:NO), maintains the performance mode (3) when a "probability variable jackpot (2)" is selected during performance of the performance mode (3) (S255:YES), performs a performance mode (4) (S251) when the "probability variable jackpot (2)" is selected during performance of the performance mode (2) (S250:YES), and maintains the performance mode (4) when the "probability variable jackpot (2)" is selected during performance of the performance mode (4) (S260:YES).

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball has passed through a start area provided in a game area in which the launched game ball can roll. Display control means is provided for controlling the display of the display device as the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the display device, and for controlling to derive and display the symbol on which the variable display is performed. When the symbols derived and displayed are in a predetermined combination (specific display mode), the game is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “hit”) advantageous to the player.

  In addition, in the conventional pachinko machine, as the production mode, it is stipulated that the degree of expectation to be in the certain change state depends on the production contents while concealing whether or not the game state is a so-called probability change state. For example, it has multiple special modes such as medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode, and it is higher on condition that it wins a big hit 2R (probability big hit) and a small hit that are defined as 2 rounds. Are configured to be able to transition to a special mode. In such a pachinko machine, it is defined that the possibility (expected degree) of whether or not the gaming state during the stay is a probable change state can be perceived as different for each production mode (special mode) ( Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-111954 A

  However, the conventional pachinko machine only notifies whether or not it is in a promiscuous state according to the gaming state at the time of hitting, and even if a plurality of special modes shift, Just migrate accordingly.

  In other words, the transition ratios of the special modes differ depending on the gaming conditions (transition state) classified according to the hit type such as big hit 2R and small hit and the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state) at the time of hit. However, the transition to the special mode is merely probabilistic notification of whether or not the state is a certain change state by an uncertain occurrence event. Therefore, there is a difficulty that it is difficult to guess whether or not it is in a probable state according to the type of hit, and there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of enhancing the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and allows a plurality of performance modes to be shifted so that it can be easily estimated whether or not the state of probability change. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance interest.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
Variable winning means provided in the gaming area and capable of varying between an easy winning mode in which a game ball is easily won and a difficult winning mode in which winning is difficult;
A starting area that is provided in the gaming area and is capable of varying between an easy passage mode in which a game ball can easily pass and a difficult passage mode in which it is difficult to pass;
On the condition that the game ball passes through the starting area, the variable winning means changes over an execution period defined in advance in a winning easy mode and a difficult winning mode, and the gaming ball wins the variable winning means. A lottery means for enabling one of a plurality of special game states to be given a predetermined game value and performing a lottery as to whether or not to activate any of the plurality of special game states;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, identification information display means for derivation and display after the identification information is variably displayed;
Production display means for displaying production information based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
As the lottery probability state of the lottery means, it is possible to control a lottery high probability state and a low lottery low probability state with a relatively high probability that it is determined that any one of the plurality of special gaming states is activated, Based on the display result of the identification information display means, the lottery probability state control means for controlling the lottery high probability state or the lottery low probability state after the special gaming state is completed;
As a passing probability state in which the ease of passing of the game ball in the starting area is defined probabilistically, it is possible to control a passing high probability state in which the gaming ball is relatively easy to pass and a passing low probability state in which it is difficult to pass, When the number of lotteries of the lottery means reaches a predetermined number of times, the pass probability state control means capable of controlling the transition from the high pass probability state to the low pass probability state;
Based on the lottery probability state and the passing probability state when it is determined that one of the plurality of special gaming states is activated as a lottery result of the lottery means, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state Gaming state determination means for determining the lottery probability state and the passing probability state,
As a mode when the effect display means displays the effect information, an effect mode execution control means for controlling a plurality of effect modes to be executed,
With
The plurality of special game states include a first special game state in which the execution period is the same, and the game state after the end is the lottery low probability state and the passing high probability state, and the game state after the end. And a second special gaming state that becomes the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state,
The plurality of special gaming states further have different execution periods from the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state, and the gaming state after the end becomes the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state. 3rd special game state is included,
The plurality of performance modes are executed on the condition that the game state is in the lottery low probability state and the passing high probability state, or in the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state. In the first effect mode, the second effect mode executed on condition that the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state are gaming state, and the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state gaming state A third performance mode that is executed on the condition that is different from the second performance mode,
The production mode execution control means includes:
When the first special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first effect mode is controlled to be executed,
When the second special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the first effect mode, the second effect mode is controlled to be executed.
When the second special game state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the second effect mode, the first effect mode is controlled to be executed.
When the third special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the second effect mode, control is performed to maintain the execution of the second effect mode,
When the third special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the first effect mode, the third effect mode is controlled to be executed,
When the third special game state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the third effect mode, control is performed to maintain the execution of the third effect mode. .

  In the above configuration, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are externally distinguished from the execution period of the variable winning means and the passing probability state of the starting area after the completion although they are different from the lottery probability state. It is difficult to do. The second special game state and the third special game state have different advantages for the player due to different execution periods of the variable winning means. The “execution period” means, for example, a variable period in which the number of opening of a so-called special electric appliance or ordinary electric appliance, its opening time, or the number of rounds of jackpot is defined as a main variable. “Equal period” means that the number of times of opening the special electric utility or ordinary electric utility, the opening time thereof, or the number of rounds per jackpot is equal. In a gaming machine having a plurality of such special game states, when the first special game state is selected, the first effect mode is executed, and the second special game state is selected during the execution of the first effect mode. Then, the second effect mode is executed. Even if the second special game state is selected during execution of the second effect mode, the first effect mode is executed, while the third special game state is selected during execution of the second effect mode. Then, the execution of the second effect mode is maintained. Further, when the third special game state is selected during execution of the first effect mode, the third effect mode is executed, and when the third special game state is selected during execution of the third effect mode. In addition, the execution of the third effect mode is maintained.

  That is, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are informed that the state is not the first special gaming state but the second special gaming state due to an event of transition from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode. On the other hand, regarding the third special game state, in addition to the transition from the first effect mode to the third effect mode and the maintenance of the third effect mode, the fact is also notified by the event of maintaining the second effect mode. It will be. Thereby, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, whether or not the lottery high probability state is set as the second special gaming state or the third special gaming state can be easily estimated from the transition or maintenance of the production mode. In addition, the entertainment of the game can be enhanced by a plurality of innovative production modes that can be shifted to each other.

  As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the effect mode execution control means is based on a lottery result of the lottery means during the first effect mode executed based on the selection of the second special game state. Thus, even when a predetermined game condition different from that in which the second special game state is selected is controlled to execute the second effect mode.

  According to such a configuration, even if the second special game state is not selected during the first effect mode, if the predetermined game condition is satisfied, the first effect mode is shifted to the second effect mode. It is notified that it is in the second special game state. Accordingly, whether or not the second special gaming state is the lottery high probability state can be easily estimated by shifting to the second effect mode according to a predetermined gaming condition.

  In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the variable winning means is in a gaming state that fluctuates over an execution period defined in advance in a winning easy mode and a difficult winning mode on condition that a game ball passes through the starting area. And the game state after the operation has a specific game state in which the player is not advantageous for the game state before the operation, and the lottery means includes any one of the plurality of special game states and the specific game state. The effect mode execution control means selects the specific game state based on the result of the lottery means during execution of any of the plurality of effect modes. In this case, the control is performed so as to maintain the execution of the effect mode being executed.

  According to such a configuration, even when a specific game state that is not advantageous over the special game state is selected during execution of the one effect mode, the execution of the one effect mode is maintained as it is. Therefore, even when a specific game state different from the special game state is selected, the execution of the effect mode is maintained, so that it can be easily estimated.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of shifting between a plurality of performance modes so that it can be easily estimated whether or not the state is a probabilistic state, and thus enhancing the interest of the game by a novel performance. it can.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the frame accessory of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure and operation | movement of the board | substrate accessory of the pachinko machine based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of presentation mode and game state in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table (at the time of the 1st starting opening winning a prize) in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table (at the time of a 2nd starting opening winning) in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of a 1st start opening winning) in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of a 2nd starting opening prize) in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot kind determination table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning pattern determination table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation mode table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the frame accessory effect table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the board effect production table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the common production | presentation table in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed by main CPU in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input detection process in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start opening passage detection process in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control main process performed by main CPU in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change time management process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot start interval management process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end interval process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control main process performed by sub CPU in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode transition determination process in the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit interruption process performed by sub CPU in the pachinko machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode setting process in the big hit in the pachinko machine based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation mode setting process in the small hit in the pachinko machine based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning other embodiments of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd frame accessory of the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the board accessory of the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production table in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st frame accessory effect table in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd frame accessory effect table in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the board effect production | presentation table in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the common production | presentation table in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in the pachinko machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a configuration and various operations of a pachinko machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Function flow>
First, the function of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is fired by a user's operation and a game ball payout control process is performed when the game ball has won various prizes. The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When it is a “hit” in a special symbol game or a “hit” in a normal symbol game, the probability that a game ball will win is relatively increased, and the game ball payout control process is more likely to be performed. Become.

  In addition, for various winnings, there is a special symbol start winning, which is one condition for the variable symbol display in the special symbol game, and a single condition for the variable symbol normal symbol display in the normal symbol game. Some regular symbol start prizes are included.

  The “variable display” in the present embodiment is a concept that is displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed. Is possible. Further, in the “variable display”, for example, “derivation display” in which a special symbol (identification information) is displayed as a result of the special symbol game can be performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation from the start of “variable display” to “derivative display” is referred to as one “variable display”.

  Hereinafter, the outline of the processing flow of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game will be described.

(1) Special symbol game When there is a special symbol start winning in a special symbol game, random numbers (random number for jackpot determination and random number for symbol determination) are extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, respectively. Each extracted random number value is stored (see the flow of the special symbol start winning process in the special symbol game shown in FIG. 1).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the special symbol control process during the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not a random number value is stored by a special symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is established with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, when the variable symbol special display is started, the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referred to and a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot determination is made. Thereafter, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by referring to the random number value for symbol determination extracted from the counter for symbol determination and the result of the jackpot determination described above.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determining counter, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by referring to the random value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, the special symbol for the stop display described above, and the variation pattern of the special symbol described above are referred to. An effect pattern to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol is determined.

  Then, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special display to be stopped, the special pattern variation pattern, and the effect pattern associated with the special symbol variable display are referred to, and the variable display control processing for controlling the special symbol variable display And the effect control process which performs a predetermined effect is performed.

  Then, when the variable display control process and the effect display control process are finished, it is determined whether or not the game is “big hit”. In this determination process, if it is determined as “big hit”, the big hit game control process for performing the big hit game is executed. In the jackpot game, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “big hit”, the big hit game control process is not executed.

  When it is determined that the game is not “big hit”, or when the big hit game control process is completed, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed. In this game state transition control process, a normal game state control different from the big hit game state is performed. As a normal gaming state, for example, in the jackpot determination described above, a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a “big hit” (hereinafter referred to as “probability changing gaming state”) or a special symbol start winning is likely to be obtained. A gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a “short-time gaming state”). Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not to start variable symbol special display is performed again, and thereafter, the various types of special symbol control processing described above are repeated.

  In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a start during a special symbol variation display, various data acquired at the time of the start win (a random number value for jackpot determination, a random number for symbol determination, etc.) Is put on hold. That is, if a game ball wins a start during a special symbol variation display, the special symbol variable display (variation display) corresponding to the start winning is suspended, and after the currently executed special symbol variation display ends Then, variable display of the reserved special symbol is started. Hereinafter, the variable display of the reserved special symbol is also referred to as “holding ball”.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as will be described later, two types of special symbol start prizes (first start opening prize and second start slot prize) are provided, and a maximum of four for each special symbol start prize is provided. A holding ball can be acquired. That is, in the present embodiment, a maximum of eight reserved balls can be acquired.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the winning ball is won (whether or not “big hit” is won) based on the above-described information about the holding ball, and further, based on the determination result. And a function for performing a predetermined effect, that is, a pre-reading effect function.

(2) Normal symbol game When there is a normal symbol start winning in the normal symbol game, a random number value is extracted from the counter for hit determination and the random number value is stored (the normal symbol game in the normal symbol game shown in FIG. 1). (Refer to the flow of the symbol start winning process).

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the normal symbol control process during the normal symbol game, it is first determined whether or not a condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not the random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied, with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, when starting normal symbol variable display, the random number value extracted from the counter for hit determination is referred to and a hit determination is made as to whether or not “win” is set. Thereafter, variation pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

  Next, referring to the determined hit determination result and the variation pattern of the normal symbol, a variable display control process for controlling variable display of the normal symbol and an effect control process for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  When the variable display control process and the effect display control process are finished, it is determined whether or not “winning” is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that “winning” is achieved, a winning game control process for performing a winning game is executed. In the winning game control process, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol start winning of a game ball in a special symbol game increases. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be “winning”, the winning game control process is not executed. Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not to start the variable display of the normal symbol is performed again, and thereafter, the various processes of the normal symbol control process described above are repeated.

  As described above, in the pachinko game, the payout control of the game ball depends on the conditions such as whether or not the game is a “hit” in the special symbol game, the transition state of the game state, and whether or not the game is “hit” in the normal symbol game. The ease of processing changes.

  In this embodiment, as a random number extraction method, a soft random number method for generating random values by executing a program is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko machine includes a random number generator whose random number is updated at a predetermined cycle, the random number value is obtained from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. You may employ | adopt the hard random number system to extract as an extraction system of the various random value mentioned above. When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in a predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined period.

<Structure of pachinko machine>
Next, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the structure of the pachinko machine in this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body 2, a base door 3 that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 2, and a glass door 4 that can be opened and closed with respect to the base door 3. With.

[Main unit]
The main body 2 is composed of a frame-shaped member having a rectangular opening 2a (see FIG. 3). The main body 2 is formed of a material such as wood.

[Base door]
The base door 3 is configured by a plate-like member having a rectangular outer shape that is substantially equal to the outer shape of the main body 2. The base door 3 is disposed in front of the main body 2 (on the front side of the pachinko machine 1), and the base door 3 is rotated about the one side edge of the main body 2 as an opening of the main body 2. 2a is opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 3, the base door 3 is provided with a rectangular opening 3 a. The opening 3a is formed from the substantially central portion of the base door 3 to the upper region, and has a size that occupies most of the region.

  The base door 3 includes a speaker 11, a game board 12, a display device 13 (effect display means), a dish unit 14, a launching device (launching means) 15, a payout device 16, and a board unit 17. Is attached.

  The speaker 11 is disposed on the upper part (near the upper end) of the base door 3. The game board 12 is disposed in front of the base door 3 (the front side of the pachinko machine 1), and is disposed so as to cover the opening 3a of the base door 3.

  The game board 12 is composed of a plate-shaped resin member having light permeability. In addition, as resin which has a light transmittance, an acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, a methacryl resin etc. can be used, for example.

  In addition, on the front surface of the game board 12 (surface on the front side of the pachinko machine 1), a game area 12a in which a game ball launched from the launching device 15 rolls is formed. The game area 12a is an area surrounded by a guide rail 41 (specifically, an outer rail 41a shown in FIG. 5 described later), and the outer peripheral shape thereof is substantially circular. Further, a plurality of game nails (see FIG. 5 described later) are driven into the game area 12a. The configuration of the game board 12 (game area 12a) will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  The display device 13 is attached to the back side of the game board 12 (the side opposite to the front side of the pachinko machine 1). The display device 13 has a display area 13a for displaying an image. The size of the display area 13a is set so as to occupy the whole or a part of the surface of the game board 12. In the display area 13 a of the display device 13, various images such as an effect identification symbol, an effect image, and a decoration image (decoration symbol) are displayed. The player can visually recognize various images displayed on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 via the game board 12.

  In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the display device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the display device 13, for example, a display device such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display may be applied.

  A spacer 19 is provided on the back side of the game board 12 (the side opposite to the front side of the pachinko machine 1). The spacer 19 is provided between the back surface of the game board 12 (surface on the back side of the pachinko machine 1) and the front surface of the display device 13 (surface on the front side of the pachinko machine 1), and the game area 12a of the game board 12 A space that forms a flow path of the game ball that rolls is formed. The spacer 19 is made of a light transmissive material. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the spacer 19 may be partially formed of a light-transmitting material or may be formed of a non-light-transmitting material. .

  The dish unit 14 is disposed below the game board 12. The dish unit 14 includes an upper dish 21 and a lower dish 22 disposed below the upper dish 21. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22 are respectively formed with a payout port 21a and a payout port 22a for lending out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout opening 21a and the payout opening 22a and stored in the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22, respectively. Further, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are launched into the game area 12 a by the launching device 15.

  The plate unit 14 is provided with an effect button 23. The effect button 23 is attached on the upper plate 21. A dial operation unit (jog dial) 24 is attached to the periphery of the effect button 23 so as to be rotatable with respect to the effect button 23. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a predetermined effect function performed using the effect button 23 or the dial operation unit 24, and when performing a predetermined effect, the effect button 23 is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13. Alternatively, an image prompting the operation of the dial operation unit 24 is displayed.

  The launcher 15 is disposed in the lower right region (near the lower right corner) on the front surface of the base door 3. The launching device 15 includes a launching handle (operating means) 25 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 26 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 14. The firing handle 25 is disposed on the front side of the panel body 26 and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the panel body 26.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a solenoid actuator (driving device) for controlling the launching operation of the game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 26. Although not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a touch sensor is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 25, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 25. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 25, and changes the power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player's hand contacts the touch sensor of the launch handle 25, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. Thereby, it is detected that the player has gripped the launch handle 25, and the game ball can be launched by the solenoid actuator. When the player holds the firing handle 25 and rotates it clockwise (when viewed from the player side), the resistance of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 25. The electric power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are guided to the guide rail 41 (see FIG. 5 described later) and discharged to the game area 12a of the game board 12.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a firing stop button is provided on the side of the firing handle 25. The launch stop button is a button provided to stop the launch of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the launch stop button, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 25 is gripped and rotated.

  The dispensing device 16 and the substrate unit 17 are disposed on the back side of the base door 3. A game ball is supplied to the payout device 16 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 16 pays out a predetermined number of game balls from the game balls supplied from the storage unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 17 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with a main control circuit 70 and a sub control circuit 200 described later (see FIG. 7 described later).

[Glass door]
The glass door 4 is composed of a plate-like member having a substantially square surface. The glass door 4 is disposed on the front side of the game board 12 and has a size that covers the game board 12. On the front surface of the glass door 4, a speaker cover 29 is provided in an upper region facing the speaker 11.

  In the central portion of the glass door 4, an opening 4 a having a size that exposes at least the game area 12 a is formed in an area facing the game area 12 a of the game board 12. The opening 4a of the glass door 4 is attached with a protective glass 28 having a light transmission property, thereby closing the opening 4a. Therefore, when the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the protective glass 28 is disposed so as to face at least the game area 12 a of the game board 12. Further, a frame accessory (second rendering means) 30 is provided at an upper edge portion of the glass door 4 (in the present embodiment, an upper right end portion toward the front of the glass door 4).

[Framework]
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the frame accessory 30. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame accessory 30 includes a pedestal 31, a rotation drive mechanism 32, a light emitter 33, a cylindrical frame 34, and a cover 35.

  The pedestal 31 mounts the rotation drive mechanism 32 and the light emitter 33 and is fixed to the upper edge portion of the glass door 4. The rotation drive mechanism 32 is for rotating the cylindrical frame 34 around a vertical axis via a motor or a drive gear (not shown), and supports the cylindrical frame 34 rotatably. The rotation drive mechanism 32 is configured to be able to control the rotation position of the cylindrical frame 34 by a sub-control circuit 200 described later via a rotation angle sensor using a rotary encoder or the like (not shown). The light emitter 33 is, for example, an LED fluorescent lamp, and is disposed in the hollow portion of the cylindrical frame 34. The light emitter 33 is controlled by a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and is turned on / off according to a predetermined condition. The light emitted from the light emitter 33 is guided to the outside through the cover 35 from the peripheral surface of the cylindrical frame 34. The cylindrical frame 34 is provided with an effect display sheet 34a on the peripheral surface, and can be rotated around the vertical axis integrally with the effect display sheet 34a. The effect display sheet 34a has translucency due to its thickness and material. In the effect display sheet 34a, a plurality of characters (“A”, “B”, “C”, “D” as an example in the present embodiment) serving as effect contents are arranged at equal intervals in the rotation direction. The cover 35 is attached to the upper edge portion of the glass door 4 so as to cover the pedestal 31, the rotation drive mechanism 32, the light emitter 33, and the cylindrical frame 34. The surface of the cover 35 is printed using, for example, silk screen printing or polarized pearl ink.

  Such a frame accessory 30 cannot be seen from the outside of the cover 35 when the light emitting body 33 is in an extinguished state, and characters and the like on the effect display sheet 34a cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, in the frame accessory 30, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the cylindrical frame 34 is rotated so that a predetermined character is positioned on the front side, and at the same time, the light emitter 33 is turned on. At this time, light is displayed on the outer surface of the cover 35 so that predetermined characters located on the front side of the effect display sheet 34a are highlighted. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize a predetermined character that is lit and displayed as the effect contents of the frame accessory 30. Note that the effect content of the frame accessory is not limited to characters, and may be, for example, a character or a pattern imitating a person or an animal, as long as it produces a visual difference. In addition, the cover is composed of, for example, a transmissive and flexible liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel, and displays a predetermined character according to a predetermined condition from a state in which the display screen is not displayed. It may be possible to switch to a display effect state in which an effect such as performing is performed. According to such a flexible display panel, since the outer surface of the cover can be formed as a curved display screen, it is possible to express an image with a depth and to create an illusion, which is more effective. Production can be performed.

[Game board]
Next, the configuration of the game board 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 12.

  On the front surface of the game board 12, as shown in FIG. 5, a guide rail 41, a first ball passage detector 43a, a second ball passage detector 43b, a first start port 44, and a second start port 45 are provided. (Starting region) and a normal electric accessory 46 are provided. Further, on the front surface of the game board 12, general winning ports 51 and 52, a large winning port (variable winning means) 53, an out port 55, and a plurality of game nails 56 are provided. Further, on the front surface of the game board 12, a special symbol display device (identification information display means) 61, a normal symbol display device 62, and a normal symbol are arranged above the display area 13a of the display device 13 arranged in the approximate center. A hold display device 63, a first special symbol hold display device 64, a second special symbol hold display device 65, and a round number display device 66 are provided. Furthermore, a board accessory (first effect means) 80 is provided in a partial area of the front surface of the game board 12.

[Various components of game area]
The guide rail 41 includes an outer rail 41a extending in an arc shape that partitions the game area 12a, and an inner rail 41b extending in an arc shape disposed on the inner side (inner peripheral side) of the outer rail 41a. Is done. The game area 12a is formed inside the outer rail 41a. The outer rail 41a and the inner rail 41b are disposed so as to face each other in the vicinity of the left end portion of the game area 12a when viewed from the player side, and thereby, between the outer rail 41a and the inner rail 41b, A guide path 41c for guiding the game ball launched by 15 to the upper part of the game area 12a is formed.

  In addition, a ball discharge port 41d is formed at the tip of the inner rail 41b located at the upper left portion of the game area 12a by the tip of the inner rail 41b and a part of the outer rail 41a facing the tip. And the ball | bowl return prevention piece 42 is provided in the front-end | tip part of the inner rail 41b so that the ball | bowl discharge port 41d may be plugged up. The ball return prevention piece 42 prevents the game ball released from the ball discharge port 41d into the game area 12a from passing through the ball discharge port 41d again and entering the guide path 41c.

  The game ball released from the ball discharge port 41d flows down from the upper part of the game area 12a toward the lower part. At this time, the game ball collides with various members provided in the game area 12a such as the plurality of game nails 56, the first start opening 44, the second start opening 45, etc., and changes the traveling direction of the game area 12a. It flows down from the top to the bottom.

  A display area 13a of the display device 13 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 12a. An obstacle 13b is provided at the upper end of the display area 13a. Thereby, the game ball does not pass over the area overlapping the display area 13a in the game area 12a.

  The first ball passage detector 43a is disposed in the vicinity of the left end portion of the display area 13a when viewed from the player side. The first ball passage detector 43a is provided with a first passage ball sensor 430a (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball passing through the first ball passage detector 43a. In addition, when the game ball passes through the first ball passage detector 43a, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not it is “winning”, and the normal symbol variation display is started based on the lottery result. Further, the second ball passage detector 43b is disposed in the vicinity of the right end portion of the display area 13a when viewed from the player side. The second ball passage detector 43b is provided with a second passage ball sensor 430b (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball passing through the second ball passage detector 43b. In addition, when the game ball passes through the second ball passage detector 43b, a lottery of “winning” or not is performed, and normal symbol variation display is started based on the lottery result.

  The first start port 44 is disposed below the display area 13 a, and the second start port 45 is disposed below the first start port 44. The 1st starting opening 44 and the 2nd starting opening 45 are comprised by the member which can receive a game ball. Hereinafter, a game ball entering or passing through the first start port 44 and the second start port 45 is referred to as “winning”. When the game ball wins the first start port 44 or the second start port 45, a first predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls is paid out. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 44, a lottery is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the special symbol changes based on the result of the lottery. Display starts. Further, when a game ball enters the second start opening 45, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the game is a “big hit”, and a special symbol variation display is started based on the lottery result.

  The first starting port 44 is provided with a first starting port winning ball sensor 44a (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball won in the first starting port 44. The second starting port 45 is provided with a second starting port winning ball sensor 45a (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball won in the second starting port 45. The game balls having won the first start port 44 and the second start port 45 pass through a recovery port (not shown) provided in the game board 12 and are conveyed to a game ball recovery unit (not shown).

  The ordinary electric accessory 46 is provided at the second start opening 45. The ordinary electric accessory 46 includes a pair of blade members rotatably attached to both sides of the second start opening 45, and an ordinary electric agent solenoid 46a (see FIG. 7 described later) for driving the pair of blade members. Have. This ordinary electric accessory 46 is driven by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a, and opens the pair of blade members to make it easier to win a game ball in the second start opening 45, and closes the pair of blade members. One of the closed states that make it difficult to win the game ball at the second start opening 45 is generated.

  The general winning opening 51 is disposed below the first ball passage detector 43a, and is disposed near the lower left portion of the game area 12a when viewed from the player side. Further, the general winning opening 52 is disposed below the second ball passage detector 43b, and is disposed near the lower right portion of the game area 12a when viewed from the player side. The general winning opening 51 and the general winning opening 52 are configured by members capable of receiving game balls. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “winning” that a game ball enters or passes through the general winning opening 51 and the general winning opening 52. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 51 or the general winning opening 52, a second predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of gaming balls is paid out.

  The general winning opening 51 is provided with a general winning ball sensor 51 a (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 51. The general winning opening 52 is provided with a general winning ball sensor 52 a (see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 52.

  The big prize opening 53 is disposed below the second ball passage detector 43 b and between the first start opening 44 and the general prize opening 52. The special winning opening 53 is arranged in the vertical direction along the flow path of the game ball. The special prize opening 53 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device, and includes a shutter 53a that can be opened and closed, and a solenoid actuator (a special prize opening solenoid 53b in FIG. 7 described later) that drives the shutter. The shutter 53a corresponds to a so-called special electric accessory.

  The big winning opening 53 receives a game ball when the shutter 53a is open (open state: easy winning mode), and receives a game ball when the shutter 53a is closed (closed state: difficult winning mode). Absent. In the following, it is also referred to as “winning” that a game ball enters or passes through the big winning opening 53. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 53, a third predetermined number of balls (10 balls in the present embodiment) are paid out. The big prize opening 53 is provided with a count sensor 53c (see FIG. 7 described later) for counting the game balls won in the big prize opening 53.

  The out port 55 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12a. The out port 55 receives game balls that have not won any of the first start port 44, the second start port 45, the general winning port 51, the general winning port 52, and the big winning port 53.

  When the arrangement of various components in the game area 12a of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball is thrown into the right area of the game area 12a by the player (when it is hit right), A game ball is guided to the second starting port 45 by the game nail 56 or the like. In this case, the possibility of winning the first start opening 44 is extremely low. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when winning at the first starting port 44 and when winning at the second starting port 45, the ease of winning the “big hit” advantageous to the player is about the same. (See FIGS. 9 and 10 described later). On the other hand, in the “short-time gaming state”, which will be described later, in which winning at the second starting port 45 is relatively easy, the possibility of winning at the first starting port 44 can be reduced by making a right turn. In addition, with respect to winning at the first starting port and the second starting port, for example, when winning at the second starting port than at the first starting port, it is easier to win the “big hit” and the short-time gaming state Then, by making a right strike, the possibility of winning the first start opening which is disadvantageous for the player may be reduced.

[Special symbol display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 61 is disposed in the approximate center of the upper portion of the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  The special symbol display device 61 is a display device that variably displays special symbols (variable display and stop display) in a special symbol game. As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 61 in the present embodiment displays a symbol made up of numbers, symbols, etc. as a special symbol. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 61 is configured by a 7-segment display. In addition, about a special symbol display apparatus, you may comprise by several LED, for example. In this case, a display pattern configured by turning on / off a plurality of LEDs is represented as a special symbol.

  The special symbol display device 61 performs a variable display of the special symbol (identification information) when the game ball has won the first starting port 44 or the second starting port 45 (special symbol starting winning). Then, the special symbol display device 61 performs the special symbol stop display after performing the variable symbol special symbol display for a predetermined time. Hereinafter, the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 when the game ball wins the first start opening 44 is referred to as a first special symbol. The special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 when the game ball wins the second start opening 45 is referred to as a second special symbol.

  In the special symbol display device 61, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed is in a specific mode (“big hit” mode), the gaming state is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. It shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). That is, in the special symbol display device 61, it is “big hit” that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a state of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening 53 is opened. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start opening 44 and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner on the special symbol display device 61, the big winning opening 53 is opened. It becomes a state. Also, when the game ball wins the second start opening 45 and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner on the special symbol display device 61, the special winning opening 53 is also opened.

  The open state of the big winning opening 53 is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls are won or a condition that a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses is satisfied. Then, if any of the above conditions is satisfied in the open state of the special winning opening 53, the special winning opening 53 that has been in the open state is closed.

  Hereinafter, a game in which the big winning opening 53 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball (open state, easy winning mode) is referred to as a round game. During the round game, the big prize opening 53 is in a closed state (a winning difficulty mode). A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game is referred to as a first round, and the second round game is referred to as a second round.

  In the special symbol display device 61, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a mode other than the specific mode (a mode of “losing”), the gaming state does not shift except when the falling lottery is won. That is, the special symbol game is a game in which the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device 61, and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the gaming state is shifted or maintained depending on the result.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start opening 44 during the display of the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the winning is made. (Holding ball) is put on hold. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol to be held (so-called “holding number (the number of holding balls)”) is defined as a maximum of four times (pieces).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start opening 45 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning (holding ball) Is put on hold. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays (holding number) of the second special symbol to be held is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces). Therefore, in this embodiment, the total number of variable symbols to be held is 8 at the maximum.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol coexist, the variation display of one special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the other special symbol. . Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol coexist, the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved order may be executed. Good.

[Normal symbol display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol display device 62 is disposed at the approximate center of the upper portion of the display area 13 a of the display device 13. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 62 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 61 when viewed from the player side.

  The normal symbol display device 62 is a display device for variably displaying normal symbols (variation display and stop display) in a normal symbol game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol display device 62 is configured by two LEDs (normal symbol display LEDs) arranged in the vertical direction. In the normal symbol display device 62, a display pattern constituted by turning on / off each normal symbol display LED is represented as a normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 62 turns on and turns off the two normal symbol display LEDs alternately when the game ball passes the first ball passage detector 43a or the second ball passage detector 43b. Display the fluctuation of. Then, the normal symbol display device 62 performs the normal symbol stop display after performing the normal symbol variation display for a predetermined time.

  In the normal symbol display device 62, when the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined mode (a “win” mode), the normal electric accessory 46 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a mode other than the predetermined mode (a mode of “losing”), the normal electric accessory 46 maintains the closed state. That is, the normal symbol game is a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal symbol display device 62, and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory 46 operates according to the result.

  If the game ball passes the first ball passage detector 43a or the second ball passage detector 43b during the normal symbol variation display, the variable symbol variable display is suspended. Then, when the normal symbol that is currently in the variable display is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable symbols of the normal symbol to be held (that is, the “holding number”) is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces).

[Normal symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is disposed at the approximate center of the upper portion of the display area 13 a of the display device 13. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is disposed below the normal symbol display device 62.

  The normal symbol hold display device 63 is a device that displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is configured by four LEDs (normal symbol hold display LEDs) arranged in the left-right direction. Then, the normal symbol hold display device 63 displays the number of normal symbols that are variably displayed by turning on / off each normal symbol hold display LED.

  Specifically, when the number of holdings of the normal symbol variable display is 1, the normal symbol holding display LED located on the leftmost side when viewed from the player side (the first normal symbol holding display LED from the left) Lights up, and other normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned off. When the number of normal symbol variable display hold is 2, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs from the left are turned on, and the other normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned off. When the number of normal symbol variable display hold is 3, the first to third normal symbol hold display LEDs from the left are turned on, and the other normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned off. When the number of normal symbol variable display hold is 4, all the normal symbol hold display LEDs are lit.

[First special symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the first special symbol hold display device 64 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 61 as viewed from the player side in the upper part of the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  The first special symbol hold display device 64 is a device that displays information related to variable display of the first special symbol being held (the hold ball of the first special symbol). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the first special symbol hold display device 64 is configured by four LEDs (first special symbol hold display LEDs) arranged in the left-right direction. The display mode of the first special symbol hold number display unit 64 is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol hold display device 63. That is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is on hold, the first special symbol hold display LED from the first special symbol hold display LED located on the leftmost side to the number of reserved pieces as viewed from the player side. Lights up.

[Second special symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol hold display device 65 is connected to the special symbol display device 61 on the left side of the special symbol display device 61 when viewed from the player side in the upper part of the display area 13 a of the display device 13. It is arranged between the first special symbol hold display device 64.

  The second special symbol hold display device 65 is a device that displays information relating to variable display of the second special symbol being held (the hold ball of the second special symbol). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol hold display device 65 is constituted by four LEDs (second special symbol hold display LEDs) arranged in the left-right direction. The display mode of the second special symbol hold number display unit 65 is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol hold display device 63. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is held, the second special symbol hold display LED from the second special symbol hold display LED located on the leftmost side to the hold number when viewed from the player side. Lights up.

[Round number display device]
As shown in FIG. 5, the round number display device 66 is disposed between the special symbol display device 61 and the normal symbol display device 62 at the upper part of the display area 13 a of the display device 13 when viewed from the player side. .

  The round number display device 66 in the present embodiment displays the number of rounds in the round game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the round number display device 66 is configured by a 7-segment display.

  The special symbol display device 61 performs a variable display of the special symbol (identification information) when the game ball has won the first starting port 44 or the second starting port 45 (special symbol starting winning). Then, the special symbol display device 61 performs the special symbol stop display after performing the variable symbol special symbol display for a predetermined time. Hereinafter, the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 when the game ball wins the first start opening 44 is referred to as a first special symbol. The special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 when the game ball wins the second start opening 45 is referred to as a second special symbol.

[Display device]
The display device 13 is composed of a liquid crystal display device as described above, and displays various effects in the display area 13a.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 61 is displayed in the display area 13a. At this time, for example, when the special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61, for example, a plurality of effect identification symbols (decorations) made up of, for example, numbers from 0 to 8 and various characters, except for specific cases. (Design) is variably displayed in the display area 13a. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61, a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol are also stopped and displayed in the display area 13a.

  When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 is in a specific mode (the result of the stop display is “big hit”), the effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is “big hit” Is displayed in the display area 13a. As an effect for causing the player to grasp that it is a “hit”, for example, first, a plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed are in a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the same decorative symbols are arranged in a predetermined direction) After that, there is an effect of displaying an image for informing the “big hit”.

  In the present embodiment, an effect image related to the display contents of the first special symbol hold display device 64 and the second special symbol hold display device 65 is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13. For example, the display area 13a displays hold information (for example, the same number of holding symbols as the number of holdings) for notifying the number of holdings for variable display of special symbols. Further, for example, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect is performed based on the information on the reserved ball of the special symbol, and the notice notification at this time is also displayed in the display area 13a. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, effect images corresponding to a plurality of effect modes described later and various game states are displayed in the display area 13a.

  In the normal symbol display device, when the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined form, an effect image that allows the player to grasp the information may be displayed in the display area of the display device.

[Board]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the board accessory (first effect means) 80 is disposed so as to extend from the lower left to the upper right of the game area 12a when viewed from the player side. The board accessory 80 includes a shutter member 81 and an effect panel member 82. The shutter member 81 is located on the lower left side of the game area 12 a and is attached to the back side of the game board 12 so that the shutter surface substantially coincides with the front surface of the game board 12. The effect panel member 82 substantially coincides with the front surface of the game board 12 and extends across the display area 13a from the position of the shutter member 81 in the game area 12a to a position on the upper right side of the game area 12a. Built in the front of the.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82. First, the shutter member 81 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the shutter member 81 includes a base 810, a light emitting substrate 811, a plurality of light emitters 812, a holder 814, and a plurality of shutter small pieces 815.

  The base 810 is fixed to the back side of the game board 12. A light emitting substrate 811 is attached to one end surface of the base 810. One end surface of the base 810 takes a posture toward the game area 12a.

  The light emitting substrate 811 has a plurality of light emitters 812 mounted uniformly over the entire main surface. The main surface of the light emitting substrate 811 is oriented toward the game area 12a.

  The plurality of light emitters 812 are LEDs that emit light of a single color, and emit light toward the game area 12a. The plurality of light emitters 812 are controlled by a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and are turned on / off according to predetermined conditions.

  The holder 814 has an opening front surface as a shutter surface, and supports a plurality of small shutter pieces 815 on the shutter surface so as to be rotatable. The holder 814 is incorporated in the front surface of the game board 12 so that the shutter surface substantially coincides with the front surface of the game board 12.

  The plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are arranged in alignment with the shutter surface of the holder 814 and are supported so as to be rotatable about an axis along the shutter surface. The plurality of small shutter pieces 815 are rotated by a driving device such as an actuator (not shown) and a link mechanism. The plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are controlled by a sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, so that the shutter surface of the holder 814 is fully closed in accordance with the pivoting posture (see FIG. 6A). It will be in the half-opened state where the clearance gap of the predetermined space | interval produced mutually (refer FIG. 6 (B)). When the plurality of shutter pieces 815 are in the half-open state, light from the plurality of light emitters 812 leaks from the gaps between the shutter pieces 815 and illuminates the direction of the effect panel member 82 (upper right direction in FIG. 5). At this time, the light from the plurality of light emitters 812 is reflected on the back surface of each shutter piece 815, and the reflected light is guided to the surface of the adjacent shutter piece 815.

  On a part of the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815, a predetermined character (“A” as an example in the present embodiment) serving as effect content is drawn by printing or the like. Specifically, on the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815, a color material that hardly changes in color tone even when the wavelength of the irradiated light, the color temperature, or the like is changed is applied to a portion other than a predetermined character. On the other hand, a special color material that changes in color tone according to the wavelength of light to be irradiated, the color temperature, or the like is applied to a portion corresponding to a predetermined character. As the special color material, for example, NanoTek (registered trademark) Powder is applied. Such special color materials are used when light having a uniform peak wavelength corresponding to RGB (hereinafter referred to as “white light”) such as a fluorescent lamp is irradiated, and light having a specific peak wavelength such as an LED. (Hereinafter referred to as “specific light”) exhibits a distinctly different color tone from the case of irradiation. When only the white light is irradiated on the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815, the portion corresponding to the predetermined character and the other portion exhibit the same color tone, although the color materials are different from each other. Predetermined characters drawn on the surface of the small piece 815 are difficult to identify.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are in the fully closed state and the plurality of light emitters 812 are in the unlit state, the surfaces of the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are: Since only white light is emitted from the outside, the player cannot recognize a predetermined character. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are in the half-open state and the plurality of light emitters 812 are in the lighting state, the surface of the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 is exposed from the light emitter 812. Specific light is irradiated by reflection. As a result, the predetermined letter “A” as the effect content appears on the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815 with a color tone different from the surrounding area. Similarly to the above-described configuration, although not particularly illustrated, characters “B” to “D” are further drawn on the surface of the shutter piece 815 by changing the formation location and the color material. Thus, different characters “A” to “D” can be displayed on the surface of the shutter piece 815. In this case, a plurality of specific lights corresponding to the color materials “A” to “D” can be emitted from the light emitter 812, and the color materials “A” to “D” are used as the light emitter 812. LED which can irradiate the specific light which has a different peak wavelength according to is applied. As a specific example, the case where the characters “A” and “B” are displayed will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 corresponding to another embodiment.

  Next, the effect panel member 82 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect panel member 82 is provided so as to extend from the side of the shutter member 81 to the upper right of the game area 12a across the display area 13a. The effect panel member 82 includes a panel LED substrate, a panel reflector, a light diffusion sheet, and a display sheet (not shown).

  The panel LED substrate is obtained by uniformly mounting a plurality of LEDs on the substrate. The panel LED board is attached to the back side of the game board 12. The plurality of LEDs are controlled by a sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, and are turned on / off according to predetermined conditions. The panel reflector has a through hole that exposes a plurality of LEDs mounted on the panel LED substrate, and is integrated in a posture facing the panel LED substrate. The light diffusion sheet is provided so as to cover the surface of the panel reflector where the LED is exposed. This light diffusion sheet forms a surface light source by diffusing light passing therethrough. The light diffusion sheet may be omitted. The display sheet is laminated on the surface of the light diffusion sheet and forms the front surface of the effect panel member 82. On the surface of the display sheet, silk screen printing or printing using polarized pearl ink is performed. When such an effect operation is performed that the shutter member 81 is in a half-opened state and a predetermined character is raised on the shutter surface, the effect light panel member 82 causes the light of the LED from the light diffusion sheet side to the display sheet. The light is emitted as an auxiliary effect operation. In the present embodiment, the effect operation of the effect panel member 82 is not necessarily linked to the effect operation of the shutter member 81. That is, when the effect operation of the shutter member 81 is performed, the effect operation of the effect panel member 82 may not be performed.

<Circuit configuration of pachinko machine>
Next, the configuration of various circuits provided in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control circuit 70 that mainly controls game operations and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls rendering operations according to the progress of the game.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 70 includes a main CPU 71, a main ROM 72, and a main RAM 73. The main control circuit 70 includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 74, an initial reset circuit 75, and a serial communication IC 76. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special symbol lottery process is performed when the first start port 44 or the second start port 45 is won, and this process is controlled by the main control circuit 70.

  A main ROM 72, a main RAM 73, a reset clock pulse generation circuit 74, an initial reset circuit 75, a serial communication IC 76, and the like are connected to the main CPU 71. The main ROM 72 stores various programs (see FIGS. 21 to 33) for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main CPU 71, various data tables (see FIGS. 9 to 15), and the like.

  The main CPU 71 executes various processes based on programs stored in the main ROM 72. The main RAM 73 is used as a temporary storage area when the main CPU 71 executes various processes, and stores various flags and variable values necessary when the main CPU 71 executes various processes. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 73 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any recording medium may be used as the temporary storage area as long as it is a readable / writable storage medium.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 74 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The initial reset circuit 75 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on. The serial communication IC 76 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 7, various devices that operate according to the output signal sent from the main control circuit 70 are connected to the main control circuit 70.

  Specifically, a special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 62, a normal symbol hold display device 63, a first special symbol hold display device 64, and a second special symbol hold display device 65 are connected to the main control circuit 70. The Each of these devices performs a predetermined operation based on the output signal sent from the main control circuit 70. For example, when a predetermined output signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the special symbol display device 61, the special symbol display device 61 performs operation control of variable symbol special display in the special symbol game based on the output signal. Do.

  The main control circuit 70 is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid 46a and a special prize opening solenoid 53b. Then, the main control circuit 70 drives and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a to bring the pair of blade members of the ordinary electric accessory 46 into an open state or a closed state. Further, the main control circuit 70 drives and controls the special prize opening solenoids 53b to place the special prize opening 53 in an open state or a closed state.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control circuit 70 is connected to various sensors and receives output signals from the various sensors. Specifically, the main control circuit 70 includes a count sensor 53c, general winning ball sensors 51a and 52a, a first passing ball sensor 430a and a second passing ball sensor 430b, a first starting port winning ball sensor 44a and a second starting port. A winning ball sensor 45a, a backup clear switch 121, and the like are connected.

  The count sensor 53c counts the game balls won in the special winning opening 53 and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the result to the main control circuit 70. The general winning ball sensor 51 a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when a game ball wins in the general winning slot 51, and the general winning ball sensor 52 a wins a game ball in the general winning slot 52. In this case, a predetermined detection signal is output to the main control circuit 70.

  The first passing ball sensor 430a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball passes through the first ball passing detector 43a. The second passing ball sensor 430b outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball passes the second ball passing detector 43b. The first start port winning ball sensor 44 a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when a game ball wins the first start port 44. The second start opening winning ball sensor 45 a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball wins the second starting opening 45. The backup clear switch 121 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 and the payout / launch control circuit 123 when the backup data is cleared in response to an operation of a game shop manager or the like at the time of power interruption. .

  Although not shown in FIG. 7, an external terminal board and a calling device are connected to the main control circuit 70. The external terminal board is used to transmit data to a hall computer that manages all pachinko machines in the hall (game shop). The calling device has a function of calling a hall attendant and a function of displaying the number of hits.

  Further, a payout / launch control circuit 123 is connected to the main control circuit 70. The payout / firing control circuit 123 is connected to a payout device 16 that pays out game balls, a launch device 15 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. In addition, a lending operation unit 151 is connected to the card unit 150.

  When operated by the player, the lending operation unit 151 outputs a signal requesting lending of game balls to the card unit 150. When the card unit 150 receives a signal requesting lending of a game ball from the lending operation unit 151, the card unit 150 transmits a lending ball control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 123.

  The payout / launch control circuit 123 receives a prize ball control command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and a lending ball control signal transmitted from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 16. Thereby, the payout device 16 pays out the game ball.

  The payout / firing control circuit 123 also applies power to the solenoid actuator of the launching device 15 according to the turning angle when the launching handle 25 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Supply. Thereby, the launching device 15 performs control to launch the game ball.

[Sub control circuit]
The sub control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 76 of the main control circuit 70. Then, the sub-control circuit 200 controls display of the display device 13, control related to sound generated from the speaker 11, control of the lamp group 18 including decoration lamps, etc., according to various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70, Control related to the production button 23, control related to the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 are performed. That is, the sub-control circuit 200 executes various effects according to the progress of the game based on the command from the main control circuit 70. In the present embodiment, a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 70. It is good also as a structure.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a display control circuit 205, an audio control circuit 206, a lamp control circuit 207, an effect button control circuit 208, And an accessory control circuit 209. Connected to the sub CPU 201 are a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a display control circuit 205, a sound control circuit 206, a lamp control circuit 207, an effect button control circuit 208, and an accessory control circuit 209.

  The program ROM 202 stores various programs (see FIGS. 34 to 40) for controlling the rendering operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the sub CPU 201 and various data tables (see FIGS. 16 to 20). Then, the sub CPU 201 executes various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the entire sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 72 and the program ROM 202 are applied as storage means for storing programs, various tables, and the like, but the present invention is not limited to this. As such a storage means, a storage medium of another aspect may be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium provided with a control means. For example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc. The storage medium may be applied. In addition, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. Furthermore, the program may be recorded in advance on a recording medium, or may be downloaded from the outside after turning on the power, and recorded in the main RAM 73, the work RAM 203, or the like.

  The work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area when the sub CPU 201 executes various processes, and stores various flags and variable values necessary when the sub CPU 201 executes various processes. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any recording medium may be used as the temporary storage area as long as it is a readable / writable storage medium.

  The display control circuit 205 performs control to display an image related to the effect on the display device 13. Although not shown, the display control circuit 205 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM, a frame buffer, a D / A converter, and the like. The image data ROM stores data for generating various image data. The frame buffer temporarily stores image data. The D / A converter converts image data (digital electric signal) into an image signal (analog electric signal).

  The display control circuit 205 performs various processes for displaying an image on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 based on the data supplied from the sub CPU 201. Further, the display control circuit 205 temporarily stores image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and presentation image data indicating a decorative design (production identification design) based on an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Is stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 205 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data into an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the display device 13 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  The audio control circuit 206 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying an audio signal, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 11. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM based on the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the read audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies it to the AMP. In addition, the AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 11.

  The lamp control circuit 207 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a lamp data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp lighting patterns are stored, and the like. The drive circuit selects one lamp lighting pattern from a plurality of lamp lighting patterns stored in the lamp data ROM based on the lamp lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Then, the selected lamp lighting pattern is read from the lamp data ROM, the read sound data is converted into a predetermined lamp control signal, and the lamp group 18 including the decorative lamps is turned on and off.

  The effect button control circuit 208 includes a circuit for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 23 and the like. The effect button control circuit 208 converts the operation signal input from the effect button 23 into a digital signal and transmits it to the sub CPU 201.

  The accessory control circuit 209 includes a drive circuit for supplying a drive signal, a lighting circuit for supplying a lighting control signal, and an operation pattern and a lighting pattern to each of the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80. Has a data ROM or the like stored therein. The drive circuit selects one operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns stored in the data ROM based on the accessory operation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Then, the selected operation pattern is read from the data ROM, and a drive signal corresponding to the read operation pattern is supplied to control the mechanical operation of the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80. The lighting control signal selects one lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns stored in the data ROM based on a lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Then, the lighting operation of the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 is controlled by reading the selected lighting pattern from the data ROM and supplying a lighting control signal corresponding to the read lighting pattern.

<Transition of production mode and game state>
Next, the transition of the effect mode and the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the effect modes controlled (managed) by the sub CPU 201 (sub control circuit 200) are mainly shown by solid-line blocks, and the games controlled (managed) by the main CPU 71 (main control circuit 70). The state is indicated by a broken line block. In FIG. 8, the transition conditions between the effect mode and the gaming state are shown beside the arrow line.

  As shown in FIG. 8, paying attention to the transition conditions of the production mode and the gaming state, the types (types) of “big hits” are “normal big hit”, “probable big hit (1)”, and “probable big hit (2)”. Broadly divided. The “normal big hit”, “probable big hit (1)”, and “probable big hit (2)” will be described later with reference to FIG. There are four types of effect modes managed and transferred by the sub CPU 201: “effect mode (1)”, “effect mode (2)”, “effect mode (3)”, and “effect mode (4)”. . When the effect mode is shifted, the gaming state controlled by the main CPU 71 also changes. Depending on the type of “big hit” and the type of effect mode, the effect mode may be maintained.

[Type of gaming state]
First, before describing the various effect modes controlled by the sub CPU 201, the types of gaming states controlled and managed by the main CPU 71 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the types of gaming states controlled and managed by the main CPU 71 include a plurality of “big hit gaming states” (special gaming states) and “small hit gaming states” with different winning ball expectations. . The “hit game state” is a game state in which a round game is generated in which the opening time of the shutter 53a of the big prize opening 53 (that is, the time of one round) is relatively long (for example, 30 seconds), which is great for the player. It is a gaming state in which a prize ball can be expected. In other words, in the “hit game state”, the repeated state of the open state and the closed state of the shutter 53a of the big prize opening 53 becomes an advantageous state for the player. The “hit game state” includes a plurality of “hit game states” having different numbers of rounds defined in advance.

  On the other hand, the “small hit gaming state” is a gaming state in which a round game with a relatively short time (for example, 1.8 seconds) occurs compared to the “big hit gaming state”. It is a gaming state in which a prize ball corresponding to the level cannot be expected. In other words, in the “small hit game state”, the repeated state of the open state and the closed state of the shutter 53a of the big winning opening 53 becomes a disadvantageous state for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the types of gaming state controlled and managed by the main CPU 71 include “probability gaming state” (lottery high probability state) and “normal gaming state” (non-probability variation) having different winning probabilities for “big hit”. Gaming state, lottery low probability state).

  The “probability gaming state” is a gaming state in which the winning probability of “big hit” is a relatively high probability (approximately 1/131 in this embodiment). On the other hand, the “normal game state” is a game state in which the winning probability of “big hit” is relatively low (approximately 1/392 in this embodiment) as compared to the “probability game state”.

  In the present embodiment, when the “big hit” is won, the game state to be shifted to after the completion of the “big hit game” corresponding to the winning result of the “big hit” is “normal game state” or “probability game state”. Either is determined. Each of the “normal gaming state” and “probability gaming state” is maintained after the “big hit gaming state” is completed until the next “big hit” winning result is obtained. As shown in FIG. 13, the type of “big hit” is “normal big hit” in which, for example, the transition to the “normal gaming state” is determined after the end of the “big hit gaming state” with 8 or 2 rounds. The number of rounds is “Big jackpot gaming state” of 8 rounds or 2 rounds as with “Normal jackpot”, “Progressive jackpot (1)” in which the transition to “Probability gaming state” is decided after the round, There is a “big hit gaming state” whose number is different from the “normal big hit”, and “probability big hit (2)” in which the transition to the “probable variable gaming state” is determined after the end.

  On the other hand, even when the “small hit gaming state” ends, the gaming state basically does not shift, and the gaming state at the time of “small hit” winning is maintained. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of winning the “small hit” is “probable gaming state”, the “probable gaming state” is maintained as the gaming state even after the “small winning gaming state” ends, and the “small winning” state is won. If the gaming state is “normal gaming state”, the “normal gaming state” is maintained even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as the type of gaming state controlled and managed by the main CPU 71, the “short-time gaming state” (passing amount) with different normal symbol winning probabilities (probability that the normal symbol becomes a “winning” mode) is different. Probability state) and “non-short game state” (passing low probability state).

  The “short-time gaming state” in the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the normal symbol winning probability is relatively high. That is, the “short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which the ordinary electric accessory 46 (blade member) provided in the second starting port 45 is likely to be in an open state (a gaming state in which a second starting port winning is likely to occur). This is a game state advantageous to the player. The “short-time gaming state” ends when “big hit” is determined, or when a special symbol variation display for a predetermined number of short-time times (for example, 100 times) described later is performed.

  On the other hand, the “non-short-time (no short-time) gaming state” is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a normal symbol is relatively low compared to the “short-time gaming state”. Therefore, the “non-short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which the ordinary electric accessory 46 (blade member) is unlikely to be in an open state (a gaming state in which the second start opening winning is unlikely to occur), and is a disadvantageous game for the player. State.

  In the present embodiment, when the “normal jackpot” is won, the gaming state shifts to the “normal gaming state” after the “big hit gaming state” ends, and the “short-time gaming state” until the number of time-savings reaches 100 times. " If you win "probable big hit (1)" or "probable big hit (2)", the game state will transition to "probable game state" after the end of "big hit game state", and then "big hit" will be won Until then, the “short-time gaming state” continues.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode shifts according to the type of “big hit” or the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, in the “non-probability changing game state” and “non-time-short game state”, the effect mode (1) is executed as the corresponding effect mode. While the effect mode (1) is being executed, a character image, a background image, and the like corresponding to the effect mode (1) are displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  When the “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot (1)” with the same number of rounds is won during the execution of the performance mode (1), the performance mode is set to the performance mode (1 ) To the execution state of the production mode (2). While the effect mode (2) is being executed, a character image, a background image, and the like corresponding to the effect mode (2) are displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. That is, the production mode (2) corresponds to at least one of a gaming state of “probability changing gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” and a gaming state of “non-probability changing gaming state” and “time saving gaming state”. This is a production mode. For this reason, even when the player changes from the production mode (1) to the production mode (2), the "probability game state" and the "short-time game state" game state, or the "non-probability game state" and "time-short game" It is impossible to determine which of the “state” gaming states, and it is impossible to determine whether the “short-time gaming state” continues up to 100 time-shortened times or until the next “big hit” win.

  In the execution of the production mode (2), when the “short-time gaming state” is ended when the number of time reduction reaches 100 without winning the “big hit”, the production mode is changed from the production mode (2) to the production mode ( Transition to the execution state of 1). Thus, the player can detect that the game state has entered the “non-probability changing game state” and the “non-short-time game state”.

  Further, when the “normal jackpot” is won during the execution of the effect mode (2), the execution state of the effect mode (2) is maintained even if the effect mode is after the “big hit game state”. In this case, since it is not possible to switch to another production mode, the player must know that the game state has entered the “non-probable change game state” and the “short-time game state” in response to the “normal jackpot” win. Can do. In addition, if you win the “normal jackpot”, only the “short-time game state” will be maintained, but if you win the “small-hit” game, the “probable game state” or “non-probable game state” will be included. "May be maintained. In addition, when the “small hit” is won during execution of the production mode (1), the process shifts to the production mode (2), while when “winning” is executed during the execution of the production mode (2), While maintaining the execution state of effect mode (2), it is good also as control which does not transfer a game state.

  On the other hand, when “probability big hit (1)” is won during execution of the production mode (2), the production mode is executed from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) after the “big hit gaming state” is completed. Transition to the state. During the execution of the effect mode (3), a character image, a background image, and the like corresponding to the effect mode (3) are displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. That is, the effect mode (3) is an effect mode corresponding to the game states of “probability change game state” and “time-short game state”. Therefore, when the player makes a transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3), the game in the “probability game state” and “short-time game state” according to the winning of the “probability big hit (1)” It is possible to detect that the state has been reached.

  When the “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot (1)” with the same number of rounds is won during the execution of the presentation mode (3), the presentation mode is set to the presentation mode (3 ) To the execution state of the production mode (2). In other words, the player only has to switch from the production mode (3) to the production mode (2), in the “probability game state” and the “short-time game state” game state, or the “non-probability game state” and the “time-short game”. It is impossible to determine which of the “state” gaming states, and it is impossible to determine whether the “short-time gaming state” continues up to 100 time-shortened times or until the next “big hit” win.

  On the other hand, if the opportunity to move from the production mode (3) to the production mode (2) is the winning of “probable big hit (1)”, the “big hit” is won during the execution of the production mode (2). If the number of time reductions reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without being performed, or if the winning lottery of the later-described effect mode is won, the effect mode is changed from the effect mode (2) to the effect mode (3). Transition to the execution state. In this case, the player must be aware that the previous “big hit” is “probable big hit (1)” and that the “probable gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” are maintained accordingly. Can do.

  Furthermore, when “probability big hit (2)” is won during execution of the production mode (3), even if the production mode is after the “big hit gaming state”, the execution state of the production mode (3) is maintained. Is done. In this case, since it is not possible to switch to another production mode, the player can change the “probability game state” according to the winning of “probable big hit (2)” different from “normal big hit” or “probable big hit (1)”. In addition, it can be detected that the gaming state of the “short-time gaming state” is maintained.

  Furthermore, when “probability big hit (2)” is won during execution of the production mode (1) or the production mode (2), the production mode is the production mode (1) or after the completion of the “big hit gaming state”. A transition is made from the effect mode (2) to the execution state of the effect mode (4). While the effect mode (4) is being executed, a character image, a background image, and the like corresponding to the effect mode (4) are displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. That is, the effect mode (4) is an effect mode different from the effect mode (3) while corresponding to the game states of “probability change game state” and “time-short game state”. Therefore, when the transition to the production mode (4) occurs, the player has entered the gaming state of “probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” according to the winning of “probability big hit (2)”. Can be sensed.

  If the “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot (1)” with the same number of rounds is won during the execution of the presentation mode (4), the presentation mode is set to the presentation mode (4 ) To the execution state of the production mode (2). In other words, the player only has to switch from the production mode (4) to the production mode (2), so that the “probability game state” and the “short-time game state” game state, or the “non-probability game state” and the “short-time game”. It is impossible to determine which of the “state” gaming states, and it is impossible to determine whether the “short-time gaming state” continues up to 100 time-shortened times or until the next “big hit” win.

  On the other hand, if the “probable big hit (2)” is won during the execution of the production mode (4), the execution state of the production mode (4) is maintained even if the production mode is after the “big hit gaming state”. Is done. In this case, since it is not possible to switch to another production mode, the player can change the “probability game state” according to the winning of “probable big hit (2)” different from “normal big hit” or “probable big hit (1)”. In addition, it can be detected that the gaming state of the “short-time gaming state” is maintained.

  In the present embodiment, the “probability game state” and the “non-short game state” do not occur at the same time.

  The above-described game state execution and transition operations are controlled by the main control circuit 70. That is, the main control circuit 70 realizes a lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of special game states (big hit game states) is operated. The main control circuit 70 also realizes means (lottery probability state control means, passage probability state control means, gaming state determination means) for controlling the transition operation between various gaming states.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 72 of the main control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Big Random Number Judgment Table (at the time of winning the first start opening)]
First, with reference to FIG. 9, the big hit random number determination table (at the time of the first start opening winning) will be described. The big hit random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening) is based on the big hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start opening 44 (winning), "big hit", "small hit" And “Lose” are referred to when determining by lottery.

  The jackpot determination random number value is a random number value for determining a lottery result performed in response to the start opening prize. More specifically, the jackpot determination random number value is a value indicating a lottery result of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is selected from 0 to 65535 (65536 types).

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start opening 44, any one of “big hit”, “small win”, and “losing” is determined by lottery. Therefore, in the jackpot random number determination table (at the time of the first start opening winning), as shown in FIG. 9, for each value of probability change flag (“0 (= off)” or “1 (= on)”), “ Random value range (width) for big hit determination that determines the winning of each of “big hit”, “small hit” and “losing”, and corresponding decision value data (“big hit decision value data”, “small hit decision value”) Data ”and“ Loss determination value data ”) are defined. The probability change flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 73, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the “probability change game state”. When the game state is “probability change game state”, the probability change flag is “1”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the first start opening 44 is won, the probability variation flag is “0”, and the jackpot determination random number value is any one of “777” to “943”. , “Big hit” is won, and “Big hit judgment value data” is determined. In other words, in this case, the winning probability (big hit probability) of “big hit” is 167/65536 (≈1 / 392).

  In addition, when the probability variation flag is “0” and the big hit determination random value is any one of “1” to “300” at the time of winning the first start opening 44, “small hit” is won, The “small hit determination value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 300/65536 (≈ 1/218).

  Furthermore, when the probability variation flag is “0” and the jackpot determination random number value is not any of “1” to “300” and “777” to “943” at the time of winning the first starting port 44, “losing” "Is won and" Loss determination value data "is determined.

  On the other hand, when the first start opening 44 is won, if the probability variation flag is “1” and the jackpot determination random number value is any one of “777” to “1276”, as shown in FIG. "Is won, and" big hit judgment value data "is determined. That is, in this case, the winning probability (big hit probability) of “big hit” is 500/65536 (≈ 1/131), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  Further, when the first start opening 44 is won, if the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number for big hit determination is any one of “1” to “436”, “small hit” is won, The “small hit determination value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 436/65536 (≈ 1/150), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  Furthermore, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the jackpot determination random number value is not any of “1” to “436” and “777” to “1276” at the time of winning the first starting port 44, “losing” "Is won and" Loss determination value data "is determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 44, the big hit probability varies depending on whether or not the game state at the time of winning is the “probability changed game state”. Specifically, when the gaming state is the “probability changing gaming state”, the big hit probability when the gaming ball wins the first starting port 44 is about three times that when the gaming state is not the “probability changing gaming state”. Get higher.

[Big Random Number Judgment Table (at the time of winning the second starting opening)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the big hit random number determination table (at the time of winning the second start opening) will be described. The big hit random number determination table (at the time of winning the second start opening) is based on the big hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters (wins) the second start opening 45, "big hit", "small hit" And “Lose” are referred to when determining by lottery. The jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening).

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start opening 45, one of “big hit”, “small win”, and “losing” is determined by lottery. Therefore, in the jackpot random number determination table (at the time of the second start opening winning), as shown in FIG. 10, for each value of probability change flag (“0 (= off)” or “1 (= on)”), “ Random value range (width) for big hit determination that determines the winning of each of “big hit”, “small hit” and “losing”, and corresponding decision value data (“big hit decision value data”, “small hit decision value”) Data ”and“ Loss determination value data ”) are defined.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second start opening 45 is won, the probability variation flag is “0”, and the jackpot determination random number value is any one of “777” to “943”. , “Big hit” is won, and “Big hit judgment value data” is determined. In other words, in this case, the winning probability (big hit probability) of “big hit” is 167/65536 (≈1 / 392).

  In addition, when the winning flag 45 is “0” and the random number for big hit determination is any one of “1” to “300” at the time of winning the second start opening 45, “small hit” is won, The “small hit determination value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 300/65536 (≈ 1/218).

  Further, if the probability variation flag is “0” and the jackpot determination random number value is not any of “1” to “300” and “777” to “943” at the time of winning the second start opening 45, the “lost” "Is won and" Loss determination value data "is determined.

  On the other hand, when the second starting opening 45 is won, if the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number for determining the big hit is any one of “777” to “1276”, as shown in FIG. "Is won, and" big hit judgment value data "is determined. That is, in this case, the winning probability (big hit probability) of “big hit” is 500/65536 (≈ 1/131), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  In addition, when the second start opening 45 is won, if the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number for big hit determination is any one of “1” to “436”, “small hit” is won, The “small hit determination value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 436/65536 (≈ 1/150), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  Furthermore, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the jackpot determination random number is not any of “1” to “436” and “777” to “1276” when the second starting port 45 is won, "Is won and" Loss determination value data "is determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start opening 45, the big hit probability varies depending on whether or not the game state at the time of winning is the “probability game state”. Specifically, when the gaming state is the “probability changing gaming state”, the big hit probability when the game ball wins the second starting port 45 is about three times that when the gaming state is not the “probability changing gaming state”. Get higher. That is, the lottery probability at the time of winning the first start opening and the lottery probability at the time of winning the second start opening are all the same. The present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery probability at the time of winning the first start opening may be different from the lottery probability at the time of winning the second start opening.

[Big hit design random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening) will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the “hit” is determined from the lottery based on the big hit determination random number value performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 44, the big hit symbol random number value is acquired and the big hit symbol randomness is obtained. A jackpot symbol is selected based on the numerical value. The jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening) is referred to when selecting the jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbol random number value is a random number value for determining the jackpot symbol when “hit” is determined, and is selected from 0 to 99 (100 types).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the symbol designation command (“z0” to “z4”) for designating the jackpot symbol and the symbol designation command are selected in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening). The relationship with the jackpot symbol random number value is defined. In addition, the probability (selection rate) that each symbol designation command is selected is also defined in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening).

  For example, in the jackpot symbol selection process, when the jackpot symbol random number value is any one of “0” to “19”, the symbol designation command “z0” is selected as shown in FIG. Is 25/100.

[Big hit design random number judgment table (at the time of winning the 2nd starting opening)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the second start opening) will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the “hit” is determined from the lottery based on the big hit determination random number value performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 45, the big hit symbol random number value is acquired, A jackpot symbol is selected based on the jackpot symbol random value. The jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of winning the second start opening) is referred to when selecting the jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the symbol designation command (“z5” to “z9”) for designating the big hit symbol and the symbol designation command are selected in the jackpot symbol random number judgment table (at the time of winning the second start opening). The relationship with the jackpot symbol random number value is defined. In addition, the probability (selection rate) that each symbol designation command is selected is defined in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of the second start opening winning).

  For example, in the jackpot symbol selection process, when the jackpot symbol random number value is any one of “0” to “19”, the symbol designation command “z5” is selected as shown in FIG. Is 25/100. Items other than the symbol designation command specified in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (at the time of the second starting port winning) are all the same as those of the jackpot symbol random number determining table (at the first starting port winning). The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol random number determination table (when the first start opening is awarded) and the selection rate of the jackpot symbol random number determination table (when the second starting slot is won) are different. Also good.

[Big hit type determination table]
Next, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command (any one of “z0” to “z9”) is determined with reference to the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the determined symbol designation command Based on the above, the type of “big hit” (contents of the big hit gaming state) is determined. The big hit type determination table is referred to when determining the type of “big hit” based on the symbol designating command.

  In the jackpot type determination table, as shown in FIG. 13, the relationship between the symbol designation command (“z0” to “z9”) and various parameters for determining the type of “hit” is defined. Various parameters that determine the type of “big hit” (contents of the big hit gaming state) include a short time flag, a short time count, a probability variable flag, and a round number (upper limit) set in accordance with the big hit gaming state. It is prescribed. The short time flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 73 and is a flag for managing whether or not the gaming state is the “short time gaming state”. When the gaming state is “time saving gaming state”, the time saving flag is “1”.

  As the type of “big hit”, the symbol designation commands “z0” and “z5” correspond to “normal big hit”. The symbol designation commands “z1” and “z6” have the same number of rounds as “z0” and “z5”, but differ in other contents (“number of time reductions” and “probability variation flag”). It corresponds to. The symbol designation commands “z2” to “z4” and “z7” to “z9” correspond to “probability big hit (2)” having a different number of rounds from “normal big hit” and “probable big hit (1)”.

  In addition, the hour / short flag is set to “1” when the big hit is won regardless of the type of “big hit”, while the time reduction number is set for each type of “big hit” when the big hit is won. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when “ordinary big hit” is determined, the number of time reductions is set to, for example, 100 times, and when “probable variation big hit (1)” or “probable variation big hit (2)” is determined, There is no particular setting for the number of time reductions. The fact that the number of time reductions is not set means that the time-saving gaming state is maintained until the next “big hit” is determined, that is, the number of time reductions is infinite. In the present embodiment, when “ordinary big hit” is determined, a predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of times may not be set.

  Further, the probability variation flag is set for each type of “big hit” when the big hit is won. Specifically, in this embodiment, when “normal jackpot” is determined, the probability variation flag is set to “0”, and when “probability variation jackpot (1)” or “probability variation jackpot (2)” is determined, The probability variation flag is set to “1”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state and the number of time reductions related to the probability change after the end of the big hit gaming state can be changed according to the type of “big hit” at the time of winning the big hit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the first start opening prize is “z0” and “ordinary big hit”, various types of “big hit” types (contents) are determined. As parameters, a time reduction flag “1”, a time reduction count of 100 times, a probability variation flag “0”, and the number of rounds of 8 are set. Further, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the first start opening prize is “z1” and “probability change big hit (1)”, the time reduction flag “1”, the time reduction count infinite, the probability change flag “1”, 8 rounds are set. Further, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the first start opening prize is “z4” and “probability change big hit (2)”, the time reduction flag “1”, the time reduction count infinite, the probability change flag “1”, A round number of 12 is set.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the second start opening prize is “z5” and “ordinary big hit”, the type (contents) of “big hit” is determined. As various parameters to be set, a time reduction flag “1”, a time reduction count of 100 times, a probability variation flag “0”, and a round number of 2 are set. Further, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the second start opening winning is “z6” and “probability change big hit (1)”, the time reduction flag “1”, the time reduction count infinite, the probability change flag “1”, Two rounds are set. Further, when the symbol designation command selected in accordance with the second starting opening winning is “z9” and “probability change big hit (2)”, the time reduction flag “1”, the time reduction count infinite, the probability change flag “1”, A round number of 16 is set.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is always the “short-time gaming state”. For this reason, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13 stipulates that the hourly flag is set to “1” regardless of the symbol designation command (hit symbol). Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in the jackpot type determination table, the value of the hour / short flag does not have to be specified for the symbol designation command (hit symbol).

[Winning pattern determination table]
Next, the winning pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 70 (main CPU 71) is based on the winning type ("big hit", "small hit" or "losing") determined at the time of winning (at the time of winning the start opening) and the symbol designation command. Then, a winning pattern (information for specifying winning contents) is determined, and the winning pattern is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (sub CPU 201) as a winning command. The winning pattern determination table is referred to when determining a winning pattern based on the winning type and the symbol designating command determined at the time of winning.

  In the winning pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning pattern type (“NS00” to “NS11”), the symbol designating command, and the winning type (“big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”) Relationship is defined. Note that the winning type information defined in the winning pattern determination table corresponds to the determination value data defined in the jackpot random number determination table shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, since the symbol designation command is information for designating a big hit symbol, the symbol designation command information is not defined for the winning types “losing” and “small bonus” in the winning pattern determination table.

[Variation pattern determination table]
Next, the variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 70 (main CPU 71) displays information such as a winning type (“big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”), a symbol designation command, a variation time, etc. at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol. Based on this, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (sub CPU 201) as a variation pattern designation command. The variation pattern determination table is referred to when a variation pattern is determined based on information such as a winning type, a symbol designation command, and a variation time at the start of variation of a special symbol. Note that the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the variation pattern determination table also serves as information for designating the effect pattern of the effect performed during the variation display period of the special symbol, as will be described later.

  In the variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 15, the variation pattern type (“HN00” to “HN27”) and information to be referred to when selecting the variation pattern (design designation command, variation time and winning type) ) Is defined.

<Configuration of data table stored in program ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the program ROM 202 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Variation production table]
First, the variation effect table will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects using the display device 13, the frame accessory 30, the board accessory 80, and the like are displayed during the special symbol variation display under the control of the sub control circuit 200 (sub CPU 201). Is executed. The contents of the effect (effect pattern) performed at this time include information on the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200 at the start of variation display of the special symbol. To be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the variation effect table is referred to when determining the contents of the effect (effect pattern) based on the information of the variation pattern, when the effect is performed during the special symbol variation display. FIG. 16 shows an example of the variation effect table, but such a variation effect table is prepared for each of the plurality of effect modes (1) to (4).

  In the variation effect table, the variation pattern type of special symbol (“HN00” to “HN27”), the variation time of each effect pattern (variable display period of special symbol), and a random value for selecting (determining) the effect pattern , The selection rate of the random value (each production pattern), the type of production pattern (“EN00” to “EN48”) determined by the random value, the production content of each production pattern, the value of the frame accessory movable flag, the board The value of the movable object movable flag, the value of the common effect execution flag, the winning type (“big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”), and the symbol designation command (“−”, “z0” to “z9”) are defined. Is done.

  As the production contents of the production pattern, “normal variation production A”, “normal reach productions A to D”, and “special productions A to G” are defined.

  The frame accessory movable flag is one of management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and is a flag for managing whether the frame accessory 30 is in an operating state or a non-operating state. When the frame accessory 30 is in the operating state, the frame accessory movable flag is “1”. The board combination movable flag is one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and is a flag for managing whether the board combination 80 is in an operating state or a non-operating state. When the board combination 80 is in the operating state, the board combination movable flag is “1”. The common effect execution flag is one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and manages whether or not the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 are in the execution state of the effect contents belonging to a common system described later. It is a flag to do. When the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 are in the execution state of the effect contents belonging to the common system, the common effect execution flag is “1”. When the common effect execution flag is “1”, both the frame accessory movable flag and the board accessory movable flag are defined to be “0”.

  In the present embodiment, the variation time defined in the variation effect table corresponds to the time from the start of the effect operation of the corresponding effect pattern to the end of the effect operation, and is substantially equal to the change time (variation display period) of the special symbol. In addition, the random value defined in the variation effect table is a random value acquired at the time of winning the start opening, and is “0” to “999” (1000 types).

  For example, the variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is “HN08”, and the random number value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “0” to “499” In such a case, “EN15” (special effect A) is selected as the effect pattern, the frame accessory movable flag is “1”, the board accessory movable flag is “0”, and the common effect execution flag is “ Set to 0 ". In this case, an effect image corresponding to the “special effect A” is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13, and the frame accessory 30 performs an effect operation in a mode corresponding to the “special effect A”. Also, the special symbol variation pattern determined at the start of the special symbol variation display is “HN08”, and the random value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “500” to “999” In such a case, “EN16” (special effect B) is selected as the effect pattern, the frame accessory movable flag is “0”, the board accessory movable flag is “1”, and the common effect execution flag is “ Set to 0 ". In this case, an effect image corresponding to the “special effect B” is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13, and the board accessory 80 performs an effect operation in a mode corresponding to the “special effect B”. Furthermore, the variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is “HN09”, and the random number value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “500” to “999” If it is such a value, “EN18” (special effect D) is selected as the effect pattern, the frame accessory movable flag is “0”, the board accessory movable flag is “0”, and the common effect execution flag is “0”. Set to 1 ". In this case, an effect image corresponding to the “special effect D” is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13, and both the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 belong to a common system. ”Is performed according to the mode.

[Direction mode table]
Next, the effect mode table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect mode table defines the correspondence between the types of effect mode flags (“1” to “4”) and a plurality of effect modes (1) to (4). This is referred to when controlling the production modes (1) to (4) according to the type of “big hit” and the gaming state.

  In the plurality of presentation modes (1) to (4), for example, a difference is provided in the contents of the presentation such as the type of character appearing as a display image, the number of people, the background, or the scene. The plurality of presentation modes (1) Different data such as a character image and a background image are applied for each of (4) to (4). The effect mode flags “1” to “4” are one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203 and are flags for designating the effect mode. In the case of the production mode (1), the production mode flag is “1”, in the case of the production mode (2), the production mode flag is “2” and in the case of the production mode (3). The production mode flag is “3”, and when the production mode is (4), the production mode flag is “4”. The production contents of each production mode (1) to (4) include those related to the generated sound and light emission in addition to those related to the display image described above, and differ for each of the plurality of production modes (1) to (4). Data that is a form of sound generation or light emission is also applied. Thereby, the player can perceive the change of effect mode (1)-(4) according to a display image, a generated sound, or the light emission mode.

[Frame effect production table]
Next, the frame accessory effect table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the frame accessory effect table includes the types of frame effect patterns (“WE01” to “WE04”), effects (1) to (4) that are the effects of the frame effect pattern, and each effect ( The systems (1) to (4) to which (1) to (4) belong are defined, and are referred to when the frame accessory 30 performs the effect operation.

  The frame effect patterns “WE01” to “WE04” are information for determining the effect content of the frame accessory 30. For example, in the present embodiment, when the frame effect pattern “WE01” is set, the effect content of the frame accessory 30 is the effect (1) that makes the character “A” emerge, and the frame effect pattern “WE02” is set. Is the effect (2) in which the effect of the frame accessory 30 emerges the character “B”. When the effect of the frame accessory 30 is “WE03”, the effect content of the frame accessory 30 causes the character “C” to emerge. In the case of the production (3) and the frame production pattern “WE04”, the production content of the frame accessory 30 is the production (4) that makes the character “D” appear. The systems (1) to (4) are information indicating attributes predetermined for the contents of the effect of the frame accessory 30. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the systems (1) to (4) are distinguished according to the type of characters themselves that are lit and displayed as the effect contents of the frame accessory 30. Thereby, the frame effect pattern “WE01” whose effect content is the letter “A” belongs to the system (1), and the frame effect pattern “WE02” whose effect content is the character “B” belongs to the system (2). Belongs to the line (3), and the frame effect pattern “WE03” with the effect content “C” belongs to the line (3), and the frame effect pattern “WE04” with the effect content “D” belongs to the line (4). Belongs to. These systems (1) to (4) are also used in common as information regarding the contents of effects of the board accessory 80 described later.

  The plurality of systems are not limited to the type of the character itself, but may be distinguished according to attributes such as font type, character size, or character color. Moreover, not only a character but a display image, a generated sound, or a light emission mode may be distinguished as an attribute.

[Board material production table]
Next, the board effect production table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the board effect production table includes types of board production patterns (“BE01” to “BE04”), productions (1) to (4) serving as production contents of the board production pattern, and each production ( The systems (1) to (4) to which the 1) to (4) belong are defined, and are referred to when the board accessory 80 executes the production operation.

  The board production patterns “BE01” to “BE04” are information for determining the production content of the board role 80. For example, in the present embodiment, when the board effect pattern “BE01” is set, the letter “A” appears on the shutter surface when the shutter member 81 emits light in a half-open state as the effect of the board accessory 80. At the same time, the production panel member 82 emits light (1). In the case of the board effect pattern “BE02”, the effect that the letter “B” is raised on the shutter surface when the shutter member 81 emits light in the half-open state and the effect panel member 82 emits light simultaneously (2). It becomes. In the case of the board effect pattern “BE03”, the effect that the letter “C” rises on the shutter surface when the shutter member 81 emits light in the half-open state, and the effect panel member 82 emits light at the same time (3) It becomes. In the case of the board effect pattern “BE04”, the effect that the letter “D” rises on the shutter surface when the shutter member 81 emits light in the half-open state, and the effect panel member 82 emits light at the same time (4) It becomes.

  The systems (1) to (4) are information indicating attributes predetermined for the contents of the effect of the board accessory 80. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the systems (1) to (4) include, for example, the display mode of the shutter member 81 (display / non-display of characters “A” to “D”) and the effect panel member 82. The display mode (light emission state / non-light emission state) is distinguished depending on the combination mode. Thereby, the board effect pattern “BE01” in which the letter “A” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in the light emitting state belongs to the system (1). The system (2) includes a board effect pattern “BE02” in which the letter “A” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. The system (3) includes a board effect pattern “BE03” in which the letter “C” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. The system (4) includes a board effect pattern “BE04” in which the letter “D” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. These systems (1) to (4) are used in common with those related to the effect contents of the frame accessory 30 described above.

  In this embodiment, if the same (common) system is used for the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80, the common production content is always executed. It is not limited to. Specifically, for example, when the display mode of the shutter member is “A”, the light emission mode of the effect panel member is “red”, and the letter “B” is displayed in the frame mode in the “red” mode. In this case, since the common contents are performed in terms of the color “red”, it can be said that the same (common) system is used in this case as well. The effect panel member 82 is always in a light emission state when characters are displayed on the shutter surface of the shutter member 81, but is not limited to this. You may control so that any one aspect is selected. In this case, when the display mode of the shutter member is “A” and the effect panel member is in the non-light-emitting mode, and the frame accessory is also in the non-light-emitting mode, the common effect of “non-light-emitting mode”. In this case, it can be said that it is the same (common) system because the contents are performed. In the above description, the relationship between the effect panel member and the shutter member has been described. However, the same applies to the relationship between the aspect of the frame accessory and the shutter member. In addition, when one of the non-light-emitting state and the light-emitting state can be selected, an effect including the non-light-emitting state is selected as an effect corresponding to a case where the “big hit” is not won more than the effect including the light-emitting state. You may set so that a probability may become high.

[Common production table]
Next, the common effect table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the common effect table includes a common effect pattern type (“KE01” to “KE04”), a frame accessory effect pattern type (“WE01” to “WE04”), and a board effect effect pattern. Type ("BE01" to "BE04"), and is referred to when the contents of the effects belonging to the common system are executed for the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80.

  The common production patterns “KE01” to “KE04” are the production contents and board roles of the frame accessory 30 belonging to the common system when the common system is determined from the plurality of systems (1) to (4). This is information for determining the production content of the object 80. Each of the common performance patterns “KE01” to “KE04” corresponds to each of the systems (1) to (4). For example, in the present embodiment, when the common effect pattern “KE01” is determined as belonging to the common system (1), the frame effect pattern “WE01” related to the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 The board effect pattern “BE01” is determined at the same time. When the common effect pattern “KE02” is determined as belonging to the common system (2), the frame effect pattern “WE02” relating to the frame accessory 30 and the board effect pattern “BE02” relating to the board accessory 80 are determined. Are determined at the same time. When the common effect pattern “KE03” is determined as belonging to the common system (3), the frame effect pattern “WE03” relating to the frame accessory 30 and the board effect pattern “BE03” relating to the board accessory 80 are determined. Are determined at the same time. When the common effect pattern “KE04” is determined as belonging to the common system (4), the frame effect pattern “WE04” relating to the frame accessory 30 and the board effect pattern “BE04” relating to the board accessory 80 are determined. Are determined at the same time. The frame effect patterns “WE01” to “WE04” and the board effect patterns “BE01” to “BE04” related to the board role 80 are as described above. In addition, although the production | presentation pattern which concerns on the frame combination 30 and the board combination 80 in this embodiment can be selected also in the production | presentation from which variable time differs for convenience, it is not restricted to this. For the production patterns related to the frame and board features, further define the production pattern and production contents corresponding to the varying time respectively, and depending on the production pattern determined by lottery based on the varying time and the fluctuation pattern Thus, control is performed such that the production pattern of each of the frame accessory and the board accessory is determined, and different production contents are selected so as not to destroy the relationship with other productions executed within the same fluctuation time. You may do it.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[System timer interrupt processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 21, a system timer interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 71 will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 71 interrupts the main process at a predetermined cycle and executes a system timer interrupt process even during execution of a main process described later. Specifically, the main CPU 71 executes a system timer interrupt process in accordance with a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 74 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds).

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 71 saves data (information) of each register (S1). Next, the main CPU 71 performs a random number update process (S2). In this process, the main CPU 71 updates various random number values extracted from a big hit determination counter, a symbol determination counter, a hit determination counter, a variation pattern determination counter, and the like. Note that the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter lack fairness if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter are updated at a fixed timing every 2 milliseconds in order to ensure fairness.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs switch input detection processing (S3). In this process, the main CPU 71 detects winnings or passing to various starting ports, various winning ports, and ball passage detectors 43a and 43b. The details of the switch input detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs timer update processing (S4). Specifically, the main CPU 71 includes various timers such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 70 and the sub-control circuit 200 and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening. Perform update processing.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs command output processing (S5). In this process, the main CPU 71 outputs various commands such as a winning command and a variation pattern designation command to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a game information output process (S6). In this process, the main CPU 71 outputs various information related to the game processed by the main control circuit 70, the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 123, etc., to the hall computer of the game store.

  Next, the main CPU 71 restores the data of each register saved in S1 (S7). After the process of S7, the main CPU 71 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[Switch input detection processing]
Next, the switch input detection process performed in S3 during the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the switch input detection process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 performs a start port passage detection process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 44 or the second start port 45. That is, the main CPU 71 detects whether or not a game ball winning is detected by the first starting opening winning ball sensor 44a or the second starting opening winning ball sensor 45a. Details of the start port passage detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a general winning opening detection process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 51 or 52. That is, the main CPU 71 detects whether or not a game ball winning is detected by the general winning ball sensor 51a or 52a. When the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 51 or 52 is detected, the main CPU 71 performs various predetermined processes corresponding to the winning.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special winning opening passing detection process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 53. That is, the main CPU 71 detects whether or not a winning of a game ball has been detected by the special winning opening solenoid 53b. When the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 53 is detected, the main CPU 71 performs various predetermined processes corresponding to the winning.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a gate passage detection process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the first ball passage detector 43a or the second ball passage detector 43b. That is, the main CPU 71 detects whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the first ball passage detector 43a or the second ball passage detector 43b. When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first ball passage detector 43a or the second ball passage detector 43b, the main CPU 71 performs various predetermined processes corresponding to the passage. After the process of S14, the main CPU 71 ends the switch input detection process, and moves the process to S4 of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

[Starting port passage detection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the start port passage detection process performed in S11 during the switch input detection process (see FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port passage detection process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 44 is detected based on the output signal of the first starting port winning ball sensor 44a (S21).

  In S21, when the main CPU 71 determines that a winning of a game ball to the first start port 44 is not detected (S21: NO), the main CPU 71 performs a process of S27 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S21 that the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 44 is detected (S21: YES), the main CPU 71 displays payout information corresponding to the first starting port winning in the main RAM 73. (S22). In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 44, for example, three game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the process of S22, payout information of three game balls is set.

  After the processing of S22, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the reserved number (the number of reserved balls) of the first start opening winning (variable display of the first special symbol) is less than “4” (S23).

  If the main CPU 71 determines in S23 that the number of first start opening prizes held is not less than “4” (S23: NO), the main CPU 71 performs the process of S27 described later. On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines in S23 that the number of first start opening prizes held is less than "4" (S23: YES), the main CPU 71 sets the number of first start opening prizes held to "1". Processing for addition is performed (S24).

  After the processing of S24, the main CPU 71 acquires various random values used for the lottery, and stores the acquired various random values in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 (S25). Specifically, the main CPU 71 acquires a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value. Next, the main CPU 71 sets the reserved number increase command data for the first start opening winning in the main RAM 73 (S26). In this process, the first start opening prize holding number increase command data set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200.

  After the process of S26, or in the case of the determination of S21: NO or S23: NO, the main CPU 71 receives a game ball prize at the second start opening 45 based on the output signal of the second start opening prize ball sensor 45a. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S27).

  In S27, when the main CPU 71 determines that the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 45 is not detected (S27: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the start opening passage detection process and inputs the process to the switch input. The process proceeds to S12 of the detection process (see FIG. 22). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S <b> 27 that a winning of the game ball to the second start opening 45 is detected (S <b> 27: YES), the main CPU 71 displays payout information corresponding to the second start opening winning in the main RAM 73. (S28). In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start opening 45, for example, three game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the process of S28, payout information of three game balls is set.

  After the process of S28, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the reserved number (the number of reserved balls) of the second start opening winning (variable display of the second special symbol) is less than “4” (S29).

  When the main CPU 71 determines in S29 that the number of second start opening prizes to be held is not less than “4” (S29: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the start opening passage detection process and switches the process to the switch input detection process. Move to S12 of FIG. On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines in S29 that the number of second start opening prizes held is less than "4" (S29: YES), the main CPU 71 sets the number of second start opening prizes held to "1". Processing for addition is performed (S30). After the processing of S30, the main CPU 71 acquires various random values used for the lottery and stores the acquired various random values in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 (S31). Specifically, the main CPU 71 acquires a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the second start opening prize holding number increase command data in the main RAM 73 (S32). In this process, the second start opening winning reservation number increase command data set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. After the process of S32, the main CPU 71 ends the start port passage detection process, and moves the process to S12 of the switch input detection process (FIG. 22).

  As described above, in the start opening passage detection process, when a start opening winning occurs during the special symbol fluctuation display period by the main control circuit 70, the lottery result (various random values) performed at the winning is used as a holding ball. Remembered.

[Main control main processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, main control main processing by control of the main CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main control main processing in the present embodiment.

  When the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, first, the main CPU 71 performs an initial setting process (S41). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs processes such as permitting access to the main RAM 73, restoring the backup, and initializing the work area. Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initial value random number update process (S42). In this process, the main CPU 71 updates the initial random number counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol control process (S43). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a predetermined control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Details of the special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs normal symbol control processing (S44). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a predetermined control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 62. The details of the normal symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs control processing of the symbol display device (S45). In this process, the main CPU 71 changes the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) and the normal symbol based on the execution results of the special symbol control process (S43) and the normal symbol control process (S44). Control display.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a game information data generation process (S46). In this process, the main CPU 71 generates game information data to be transmitted to a hall computer or the like of the game store, and stores the game information data in the main RAM 73.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs storage / game state data generation processing (S47). In this process, the main CPU 71 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 based on the value of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and stores the storage / game state data in the main RAM 73.

  After the process of S47, the main CPU 71 returns the process to the process of S42 and repeats the processes after S42 described above.

[Special symbol control processing]
Next, the special symbol control process performed in S43 during the main control main process (see FIG. 24) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special symbol control processing in the present embodiment. Note that numerical values (“00” to “08”) written in parentheses on the left side of each processing step shown in FIG. 25 indicate the value of the control state flag. This control state flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 advances the special symbol game by executing each processing step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag.

  First, the main CPU 71 loads a control state flag (S51). In this process, the main CPU 71 reads the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 73.

  Based on the value of the control state flag loaded in S51, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute various processes in S52 to S60 described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes of S52 to S60 to be executed.

  Further, the main CPU 71 executes the process of each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process of S52 to S60. Before reaching the predetermined timing, other subroutine processing is executed without executing the processing of each step. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  When the process of S51 is completed, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol memory check process (S52).

  In this process, when the control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process, the main CPU 71 checks the number of reserved special symbols for variable display, and the number of reserved is not “0”. When there is a holding ball, processing such as hit determination, determination of special symbol, determination of variation pattern of special symbol, and the like are performed. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flag to a value (“01”) indicating a special symbol fluctuation time management process (S53) described later, and corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determined in the current process. Set the special symbol variation time in the waiting time timer. In other words, the special symbol variation time management process described later is executed after the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern has elapsed by the process of S52.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number is “0” (when there is no reserved ball), the main CPU 71 performs a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen. Details of the special symbol memory check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol variation time management process (S53). In this process, the main CPU 71 has a value ("01") indicating that the control state flag indicates the special symbol change time management process. A value ("02") indicating the time management process (S54) is set, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the special symbol display time management process described later is set to be executed after the set post-confirmation waiting time has elapsed by the process of S53. Details of the special symbol variation time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts special symbol display time management processing (S54). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines the result of the hit determination when the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process (“02”) and the waiting time after determination set in the process of S53 has elapsed. Is “big hit” or “small hit”. When the result of the hit determination is “big hit” or “small hit”, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“03”) indicating a big hit start interval management process (S55) described later in the control state flag, Set the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the latency timer. That is, by the process of S54, after a time corresponding to the set big hit start interval has elapsed, the big hit start interval management process described later is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “big hit” or “small hit”, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“08”) indicating a special symbol game end process (S60) described later in the control state flag. That is, in this case, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed. The details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, when it is determined in S54 that the result of the hit determination is “big hit” or “small hit”, the main CPU 71 performs a big hit start interval management process (S55). In this process, the main CPU 71 receives a big prize when the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot start interval management process ("03") and the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of S54 has elapsed. In order to open the mouth 53, the variables located in the main RAM 73 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 72.

  Further, in this process, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“04”) indicating a large winning opening opening process (S56), which will be described later, in the control state flag, and also sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) ) Is set in the grand opening opening time timer. That is, this process is set so that a process for opening a special prize opening, which will be described later, is executed. Details of the jackpot start interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special winning opening opening process (S56). In this process, first, the main CPU 71 sets the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number or more when the control state flag is a value ("04") indicating the big prize opening opening process, and the release. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the upper limit time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied).

  In S56, when one of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 71 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 73 in order to close the special winning opening 53. Then, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“05”) indicating a later-described extra winning opening residual ball monitoring process (S57) in the control state flag, and sets the extra winning opening residual ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. . In other words, this process is set so that the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, which will be described later, is executed after the super winning prize residual ball monitoring time set in S57 has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (S57). In this process, the main CPU 71 has a value ("05") indicating that the control status flag indicates the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process ("05"). It is determined whether or not the condition that the value is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening (the final round) is satisfied.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in S57 that the above condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“06”) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, by this process, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening described later is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines that the above condition is satisfied in S57, the main CPU 71 sets a value ("07") indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit end interval (big hit) (End interval time) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, by this process, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval set in S57 has elapsed, the jackpot end interval process described later is set to be executed.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines in S57 that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value of the special winning opening opening number, the main CPU 71 performs a waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening ( S58). In this process, the main CPU 71 indicates that the control status flag is a value (“06”) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main winning opening is opened. The number of times counter is updated so as to increase it by “1”. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“04”) indicating the process for opening the special winning opening to the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 71 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, by the process of S58, the above-described special winning opening opening process (S16) is set to be executed again.

  If the main CPU 71 determines in S57 that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the special winning opening number, the big hit end interval process is performed (S59). In this process, the main CPU 71 has a value ("07") indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot end interval process, and a value indicating the special symbol game end process ("" when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed). 08 ") is set in the control state flag. That is, by this process, a special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed after the process of S59. Details of the jackpot end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 71 performs control to shift the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol, causes the gaming state to transition to the normal gaming state. Take control. When the big hit symbol is a symbol corresponding to “small hit”, the main CPU 71 performs control to maintain the gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol game end process when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is ended, or when “losing” is won (S60).

  In this process, when the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol game end process (“08”), the main CPU 71 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 71 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next special symbol variation display. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process in the control state flag. That is, by this process, after the process of S60, the special symbol storage check process (S52) described above is set to be executed.

  After the process of S60, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol control process, and moves the process to S44 of the main control main process (see FIG. 24).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol game is advanced by sequentially setting various values in the control state flag. Specifically, when the gaming state is neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is “losing”, the main CPU 71 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “ 02 ”and“ 08 ”in this order. Thereby, the main CPU 71 performs the above-described special symbol memory check process (S52), special symbol variation time management process (S53), special symbol display time management process (S54), and special symbol game end process (S60) in this order. Execute at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01” when the gaming state is neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is “big hit” or “small hit”. , “02”, “03” in this order. Thereby, the main CPU 71 performs the above-described special symbol storage check process (S52), special symbol variation time management process (S53), special symbol display time management process (S54), and jackpot start interval management process (S55) in this order. It is executed at a predetermined timing, and the transition control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed.

  Further, when the transition control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags in the order of “04”, “05”, and “06”. As a result, the main CPU 71 performs the above-described processing for opening the special winning opening (S56), the residual ball monitoring process for the special winning opening (S57), and the waiting time management processing before reopening the special winning opening (S58) in this order at a predetermined timing. And execute a big hit game or a small hit game.

  Note that if the big hit gaming state end condition is satisfied during the big hit game, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags in the order of “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08”. As a result, the main CPU 71 performs the above-described special winning opening open process (S56), the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (S57), the big hit end interval process (S59), and the special symbol game end process (S60) in this order. The game is executed at a predetermined timing to end the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in the special symbol control process, the process flow is branched according to the status. Also, the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 33 described later) in S44 during the main control main process shown in FIG. 24 also branches the process flow according to the status, as in the special symbol control process.

  The processing program of this embodiment is programmed so that a pure return process from a small module to a parent module is possible with a call instruction when the process is branched according to the status. As a result, the capacity of the program can be reduced in this embodiment as compared with the case where a jump table is arranged to execute the above processing.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the special symbol memory check process performed in S52 during the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 reads a control state flag from a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 73 by a load process (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the read control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check process (“00”) (S72). When the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not “00” in S72 (S72: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process, and the process is changed to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25). return.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S72 that the control state flag is “00” (S72: YES), the main CPU 71 holds the number of reserves for the second start opening prize (variable display of the second special symbol) ( It is determined whether or not (second start memory number) is “0” (S73).

  In S73, when the main CPU 71 determines that the second start opening winning number is not “0” (S73: NO), the main CPU 71 stores the second starting storage number corresponding to the second starting opening winning number. The value of “1” is subtracted (S74).

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 71 determines whether data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 73, It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being changed or on hold. In the second special symbol start storage area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the changing second special symbol is stored as the start memory. Then, in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol for four times held. The data (information) are stored as the start memory. The data included in the start memory stored in each second special symbol start storage area is, for example, data such as a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value acquired when winning the second start port 45. .

  After the process of S74, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol memory transfer process based on the second start opening winning (S75). In this process, the main CPU 71 transfers (stores) the data in the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. Then, after the processing of S75, the main CPU 71 performs processing of S80 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S73 that the second start opening winning number is “0” (S73: YES), the main CPU 71 receives the first starting opening winning (variable display of the first special symbol). ) Is held (first start memory number) is determined to be “0” (S76).

  If the main CPU 71 determines in S76 that the number of first start opening prizes held is “0” (S76: YES), the main CPU 71 performs a demo display process (S77). After the process of S77, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process, and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

  In the demonstration display process of S77, the main CPU 71 sets a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 73. That is, the main CPU 71 determines that the reserved number of the first start opening winnings and the second starting opening winnings is “0” (the state where the special symbol game start storing is “0”) for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the predetermined value is set as the demonstration display permission value. When the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value in the demonstration display process of S77, the main CPU 71 sets the demonstration display command data in the main RAM 73. The demo display command data is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub control circuit 200 receives the demo display command data, the sub control circuit 200 displays a demo screen in the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S76 that the number of first start opening prizes held is not "0" (S76: NO), the main CPU 71 performs the first start corresponding to the number of first start opening prizes held. “1” is subtracted from the value of the stored number (S78).

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 71 determines whether data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 73, and It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being changed or on hold. In the first special symbol start storage area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being changed is stored as the start memory. Then, in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the first special symbol for four times held. The data (information) are stored as the start memory. The data included in the start memory stored in each first special symbol start storage area is, for example, data such as a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value acquired when winning the first start port 44 .

  After the process of S78, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol memory transfer process based on the first start opening winning (S79). In this process, the main CPU 71 transfers (stores) the data in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the first special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. Then, after the process of S79, the main CPU 71 performs a process of S80 described later.

  Next, after the processing of S75 or S79, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variation time management processing in the control state flag (S80).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts jackpot determination processing (S81). In this processing, the main CPU 71 extracts the jackpot determination random number value that is extracted at the time of winning the start opening and is set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0). Based on the jackpot random number determination table (FIG. 9 or FIG. 10) corresponding to the type of the winning start port, determination value data is acquired. Then, the main CPU 71 determines (hit determination) which of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lose” is won based on the acquired determination value data.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol determination process (S82). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol when the result of the hit determination is “big hit”.

  At this time, the main CPU 71 reads the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number value and the result of the hit determination, and stores the data indicating the special symbol as the main symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 73. Specifically, when the hit determination result is “big hit”, the main CPU 71 determines the big hit symbol as the special symbol, and when the hit determination result is “small hit” or “losing”, the special symbol The predetermined symbols set for each of “small hit” and “losing” are determined. At this time, when determining that the special symbol is a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 71 performs control for shifting to the probability variation gaming state.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 61. As a result, the special symbol display device 61 derives and displays the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the display device 13. Details of the special symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines the type of gaming state (probability change, short time and normal), the result of winning determination (winning type: “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”), the number of special symbols variably held (start) Based on the stored number) and special symbols (such as jackpot symbols), a variation pattern determination process is performed (S83).

  In this process, the main CPU 71 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 71 refers to a jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol (such as a jackpot symbol) determined as described above. Then, the main CPU 71 determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the jackpot type determination table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 determines the variation display mode (variation display time, etc.) of the special symbol based on the data indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Data indicating the stored special symbol variation pattern is supplied to the special symbol display device 61. As a result, the special symbol display device 61 variably displays the variation pattern in which the special symbol is determined. The stored data indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 201 executes the effect contents of the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command.

  After the process of S83, the main CPU 71 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the waiting time timer (S84). Next, the main CPU 71 clears the information (data) in the storage area used for the current variation display (S85). After the process of S85, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

[Special symbol determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the special symbol determination process performed in S82 during the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 26) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special symbol determination processing in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the hit determination performed in the process of S81 during the special symbol memory check process is “big hit” (S91).

  In S91, when the main CPU 71 determines that the result of the hit determination is “big hit” (S91: YES), the main CPU 71 determines the big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol determination random value (S92). Next, the main CPU 71 sets data of the determined jackpot symbol (S93). After the process of S93, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol determination process, and moves the process to S83 in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 26).

  In the process of S92, the main CPU 71 supplies jackpot symbol data to the special symbol display device 61. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and stops and displays the special symbol in a manner based on the data of the big hit symbol. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a jackpot symbol command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and transmits the command to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the big hit mode of the identification symbol on the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S91 that the result of the hit determination is not “big hit” (S91: NO), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the hit determination is “small hit” (S91: NO). S94).

  In S94, when the main CPU 71 determines that the result of the hit determination is “small hit” (S94: YES), the main CPU 71 stores data of a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) corresponding to “small hit”. Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 (S95). After the process of S95, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol determination process, and moves the process to S83 in the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 26).

  In the process of S95, the main CPU 71 supplies the small symbol data to the special symbol display device 61. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the special symbol in a manner based on the data of the small hit symbol. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a small hit symbol command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and transmits the command to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the small hit mode of the identification symbol in the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S94 that the result of the hit determination is not “small hit” (S94: NO), the main CPU 71 stores data of a predetermined special symbol (losing symbol) corresponding to “losing”. Set (S96). After the process of S96, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol determination process, and moves the process to S83 in the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 26).

  In the process of S96, the main CPU 71 supplies the lost symbol data to the special symbol display device 61. As a result, the special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the special symbol in a manner based on the lost symbol data. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a lost symbol command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and transmits the command as a derived symbol designation command to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the loss pattern of the identification symbol in the display area 13a of the display device 13.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the special symbol variation time management process performed in S53 during the special symbol control process (see FIG. 26) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special symbol variation time management processing in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (“01”) indicating a special symbol variation time management process (S101). In S101, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variation time management process (S101: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol variation time management process, The process returns to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S101 that the control state flag is a value ("01") indicating the special symbol variation time management process (S101: YES), the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is " Whether it is “0” or not is determined (SS102). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the variation time set in the waiting time timer has been consumed.

  In S102, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S102: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol variation time management process, and the process proceeds to the special symbol control process (FIG. 25). Return to). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S102 that the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S102: YES), the main CPU 71 sets a value indicating the special symbol display time management process (“ 02 ") is set (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a symbol stop command in the main RAM 73 (S104). The symbol stop command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub control circuit 200 receives the symbol stop command, it recognizes that the special symbol is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a waiting time after the change is confirmed (for example, 10 milliseconds) in the waiting time timer (S105). The waiting time after the change is confirmed (variation start waiting time) is a waiting time from the end of the variation display of the special symbol until the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. After the process of S105, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol variation time management process and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

[Special symbol display time management process]
Next, the special symbol display time management process performed in S54 in the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25) will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the special symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value ("02") indicating a special symbol display time management process (S111). In S111, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not a value ("02") indicating the special symbol display time management process (S111: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, The process returns to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S111 that the control state flag is a value ("02") indicating the special symbol display time management process (S111: YES), the main CPU 71 determines the value of the waiting time timer (waiting). It is determined whether or not (time) is “0” (S112). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the waiting time after change confirmation (variation start waiting time) set in the waiting time timer has been consumed.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in S112 that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S112: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and the process proceeds to the special symbol control process (FIG. 25). Return to). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S112 that the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S112: YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the special symbol game is “big hit” ( S113).

  In S113, when the main CPU 71 determines that the special symbol game is “big hit” (S113: YES), the main CPU 71 performs a process of S121 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S113 that the special symbol game is not “big hit” (S113: NO), the main CPU 71 sets a value (“08”) indicating the special symbol game end processing in the control state flag. (S114).

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the short-time state variation number counter is “0” (S115).

  In S115, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is “0” (S115: YES), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and the process is performed as a special symbol control process. Return to FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S115 that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is not “0” (S115: NO), the main CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the short-time state variation number counter (S116). ).

  After the process of S116, the main CPU 71 determines again whether or not the value of the time-varying state variation number counter is “0” (S117).

  In S117, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the short-time state variation number counter is not “0” (S117: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and the process is performed as a special symbol control process ( Return to FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S117 that the value of the probability variation state variation counter is “0” (S117: NO), the main CPU 71 sets “0” as the value of the time reduction flag (S118). . After the process of S118, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

  Here, it returns to the process of S113 again and the process performed in the case of S113: YES is demonstrated. S113: In the case of YES, the main CPU 71 performs a big hit mode determination process as shown in FIG. 30 (S121). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines data relating to the big hit symbol of the special symbol as the big hit mode. After the process of S121, the main CPU 71 sets the big hit flag to the on state (S122). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating whether or not to play a jackpot game.

  Next, the main CPU 71 clears the value of the special winning opening opening number counter, the value of the gaming state flag, and the value of the short time state variation number counter (S123). Next, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“03”) indicating a big hit start interval management process in the control state flag (S124).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a jackpot start interval time (for example, 5000 milliseconds) corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the waiting time timer (S125). Next, the main CPU 71 sets a jackpot start command corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 73 (S126).

  Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 13), and sets the round number upper limit value (large winning opening release upper limit value) corresponding to the special symbol (type of symbol designating command) in the main RAM 73. (S127). Next, the main CPU 71 sets the round number display LED pattern flag to the on state (S128). The round number display LED pattern flag is a flag indicating whether or not to display the remaining number of rounds in a predetermined pattern. After the process of S128, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

[Big hit start interval management processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the jackpot start interval management process performed in S55 during the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit start interval management process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value ("03") indicating a big hit start interval management process (S131).

  In S131, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not a value indicating the jackpot start interval management process (“03”) (S131: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the jackpot start interval management process and performs the process. Return to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S131 that the control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the big hit start interval management process (S131: YES), the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (S132). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the big hit start interval time set in the waiting time timer has been consumed.

  In S132, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S132: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the big hit start interval management process, and the process is a special symbol control process (see FIG. 25). Return to). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S132 that the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S132: YES), the main CPU 71 sets the display command data during the big prize opening opening in the main RAM 73 (S133). ). Note that the display command data during opening of the big prize opening set in the main RAM 73 in this process is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“04”) indicating processing for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag (S134). Next, the main CPU 71 clears the grand prize winning prize counter (S135). Next, the main CPU 71 sets the special winning opening opening time in the waiting time timer (S136).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the special winning opening open data (S137). The big prize opening open data is data indicating that the big prize opening 53 is open. In this process, the main CPU 71 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 73 based on the data read from the main ROM 72 in order to open the special winning opening 53. By updating the variables in this way, the solenoid actuator related to the big prize opening 53 is driven to open the big prize opening 53. After the process of S137, the main CPU 71 ends the jackpot start interval management process and returns the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25).

[Big hit end interval processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the jackpot end interval process performed in S59 during the special symbol control process (see FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end interval process in the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value indicating a big hit end interval process (“07”) (S141).

  In S141, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not a value indicating the jackpot end interval process (“07”) (S141: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the jackpot end interval process, and the process is a special symbol. Return to the control process (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S141 that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval process (“07”) (S141: YES), the main CPU 71 sets the wait timer value to “0”. It is determined whether or not (S142). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the jackpot end interval time set in the waiting time timer has been consumed.

  When the main CPU 71 determines in S142 that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0” (S142: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the big hit end interval process, and the process is a special symbol control process (see FIG. 25). Return to. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines in S142 that the value of the waiting time timer is “0” (S142: YES), the main CPU 71 clears the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag (S143). Further, the main CPU 71 clears the round number distribution flag (S144). This round number distribution flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 73, and indicates whether or not the big prize opening 53 is periodically opened / closed a predetermined number of times even during one round. Flag. If the special winning opening 53 is periodically opened and closed even during one round, the round number distribution flag is “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“08”) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag (S145). Next, the main CPU 71 clears the gaming state flag (S146).

  Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 13) and sets the value of the probability variation flag corresponding to the symbol designation command (S147). As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the “probability changing gaming state” or the “normal gaming state”. Therefore, in this embodiment, “1” may be set as the value of the probability variation flag, or “0” may be set.

  After that, the main CPU 71 refers to the big hit type determination table (see FIG. 13), and sets the value of the time reduction flag corresponding to the symbol designation command (S148). As described above, in the present embodiment, immediately after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is always the “time saving gaming state”. Therefore, in the jackpot end interval process of the present embodiment, “1” is always set as the value of the probability variation flag.

  Then, after the processing of S148, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is “1” (whether the time reduction flag is in an on state) (S149). In this process, the main CPU 71 refers to the jackpot type determination table, and depending on the type of jackpot symbol (symbol designation command) determined by the special symbol determination process and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, Is determined to be “1”. In the present embodiment, since the value of the time reduction flag is always “1”, the process is normally processed as S149: YES.

  In S149, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the time reduction flag is “1” (S149: YES), the main CPU 71 refers to the jackpot type determination table, and determines the jackpot symbol determined by the special symbol determination process ( In accordance with the type of the symbol designating command) and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, the corresponding value of the number of time reductions is set in the time reduction state variation number counter (S150). Then, after the processing of S150, the main CPU 71 ends the jackpot end interval processing and returns the processing to the special symbol control processing (see FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the time reduction flag is not “1” in S149 (S149: NO), the main CPU 71 ends the big hit end interval process as it is, and performs the special symbol control process (FIG. 25). Return to).

[Normal symbol control processing]
Next, the normal symbol control process performed in S44 during the main control main process (see FIG. 24) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol control process in the present embodiment.

  Note that the numerical values (“00” to “04”) written in parentheses on the left side of each processing step in the flowchart shown in FIG. 33 indicate the normal symbol control state flag, and this normal symbol control state flag is the main symbol control state flag. It is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 73. The main CPU 71 advances the normal symbol game by executing each processing step corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag.

  First, the main CPU 71 loads a normal symbol control state flag (S161). In this process, the main CPU 71 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 73. Based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag loaded in S161, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute various processes in S162 to S166 described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes of S162 to S166 to be executed.

  Further, the main CPU 71 executes the process of each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process of S162 to S166. Before reaching the predetermined timing, other subroutine processing is executed without executing the processing of each step. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  When the process of S161 is completed, the main CPU 71 performs a normal symbol storage check process (S162).

  In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 71 checks the number of holdings of the variable symbol variable display, and the number of holdings is “0”. If not, a process such as a hit determination is performed. Further, in this process, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“01”) indicating a later-described normal symbol variation time monitoring process (S163) in the ordinary symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time determined in the current processing. Set to the wait timer. In other words, the normal symbol variation time monitoring process described later is set to be executed after the determined variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed by the process of S162.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs normal symbol variation time monitoring processing (S163). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value ("01") indicating the normal symbol variation time monitoring process. A value ("02") indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process (S164) is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, the normal symbol display time monitoring process described later is set to be executed after the set post-confirmation waiting time has elapsed by the process of S163.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts normal symbol display time monitoring processing (S164). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines a hit when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process and the waiting time after determination set in the process of S163 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the result of is “hit”. When the result of the hit determination is “hit”, the main CPU 71 performs a normal electric accessory release setting process, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates a value indicating a normal electric accessory release process (S165) described later (S165). “03”) is set. That is, this process is set so that a later-described ordinary electric accessory release process is executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “win”, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“04”) indicating a normal symbol game end process (S166) described later in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, in this case, the normal symbol game end process described later is set to be executed.

  Next, when the main CPU 71 determines in S164 that the result of the hit determination is “win”, the main CPU 71 performs a normal electric accessory release process (S165). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the normal electric accessory release process, the main CPU 71 has received a predetermined number of start prizes during the opening of the normal electric accessory 46. It is determined whether or not the condition that the upper limit time for opening the ordinary electric utility item 46 has elapsed (the ordinary electric role opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  In S165, when the above one condition is satisfied, the main CPU 71 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 73 in order to close the blade member, which is the ordinary electric accessory 46. Then, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“04”) indicating a normal symbol game end process (S166) described later in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, this process is set so that a normal symbol game end process described later is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a normal symbol game end process (S166). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“04”) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 71 decreases the data indicating the number of holdings of the variable symbol variable display by “1”. Update the memory. Further, the main CPU 71 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display. Further, the main CPU 71 sets a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol storage check process in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, after the process of S166, the above-described normal symbol storage check process (S132) is set to be executed.

  After the process of S166, the main CPU 71 ends the normal symbol control process, and moves the process to S45 of the main control main process (FIG. 24).

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, contents of various processes executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 40. The sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and performs various processes based on the various commands.

[Sub control main processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 34, the sub control main process by the control of the sub CPU 201 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sub control main process in the present embodiment. The sub-control main process is started when the power is turned on.

  First, the sub CPU 201 performs an initialization process (S171). In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs various initial setting processes such as an access permission process for the work RAM 203 and a work area initialization process for the work RAM 203.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number update process (S172). In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the random number value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs command analysis processing (S173). In this process, the sub CPU 201 analyzes the contents of the command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 203. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs an effect process (S174). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 sets (registers) various data necessary for controlling various effect images on the display device 13 in each effect mode described above and controlling the effect operations of the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80. To do. The data set in the process of S174 includes data corresponding to the big hit in addition to data corresponding to the big hit. The various effect mode setting processes performed in the process of S174 will be described separately for each hit type with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs display control processing (S175). In this process, the sub CPU 201 transmits data for displaying a predetermined effect image on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 to the display control circuit 205. Next, the VDP provided in the display control circuit 205 reads various image data such as decorative design data, background image data, and rendering image data from the image data ROM based on the data supplied from the sub CPU 201. Then, the VDP superimposes various read image data and displays a predetermined effect image on the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs voice control processing (S176). In this process, the sub CPU 201 controls the voice control circuit 206 to perform a process for controlling the voice generated from the speaker 11. Next, the sub CPU 201 performs lamp control processing (S177). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 to perform light emission control of the lamp group 18. Then, after the process of S177, the sub CPU 201 returns the process to the process of S172, and repeats the processes after S172.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the various effects described above are executed by the sub-control circuit 200 through the series of effect control processes in S174 to S177. That is, the sub-control circuit 200 realizes effect mode execution control means for controlling the plurality of effect modes to be executable. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 realizes an effect control means for controlling the first effect means (board accessory 80) and the second effect means (frame accessory 30).

[Command analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the command analysis process performed in S173 during the sub control main process (see FIG. 34) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a procedure of command analysis processing in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a received command in a sub control circuit interrupt process (see FIG. 38, which will be described later) (S181). Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 203.

  In S181, when the sub CPU 201 determines that there is no received command (S181: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 201 determines in S181 that there is a received command (S181: YES), the sub CPU 201 reads the received command and analyzes the content of the received command (S182).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command based on the analysis result of the received command in S182 (S183).

  In S183, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the received command is not the variation pattern designation command (S183: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S187 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines in S183 that the received command is a variation pattern designation command (S183: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets the value of the time reduction flag to “1” based on the variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not there is (S184).

  If it is determined in S184 that the value of the time reduction flag is “1” (S184: YES), the sub CPU 201 updates the time reduction count managed in the work RAM 203 to the time reduction count included in the variation pattern designation command (S185). . For example, when a derived symbol designation command corresponding to “normal jackpot” is received as the jackpot type, the sub CPU 201 sets “100”, for example, as the number of time reductions in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. In addition, when “probable big hit” is indicated as a big hit type in the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 201 sets information indicating that the number of time reductions is infinite in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. Further, when “small hit” is indicated in the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the short time count managed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. On the other hand, if it is determined in S184 that the value of the time reduction flag is not “1” (S184: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). .

  After the process of S185, the sub CPU 201 performs a variation effect pattern determination process (S186). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 controls the effect mode related to the effect image of the display device 13 and the effect contents related to the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 based on the special symbol variation pattern. Determined as production pattern. Details of this variation effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S186, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34).

  S183: If NO, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is a derived symbol designation command (S187).

  If it is determined in S187 that the received command is a derived symbol designation command (S187: YES), the sub CPU 201 determines a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed on the display area 13a of the display device 13 based on the derived symbol designation command. (S188). Then, after the process of S188, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S187 that the received command is not a derived symbol designation command (S187: NO), the sub CPU 201 executes processing such as setting effect control data corresponding to the received command (S189). Then, after the process of S189, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34).

[Variation production pattern determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the variation effect pattern determination process performed in S186 during the command analysis process (see FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the changing effect pattern determination process in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern of the special symbol included in the change pattern designation command with reference to the change effect table corresponding to the effect mode currently being executed (S191).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 obtains the value of the effect mode flag indicating the effect mode currently being executed from the work RAM 203 (S192). Then, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the acquired effect mode flag is “3”, that is, whether or not it is the effect mode (3) (S193). In the process of S193, if it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “3” (S193: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S200 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (S193: YES), the sub CPU 201 acquires a common effect execution flag corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S191 from the variable effect table, and the common CPU It is determined whether or not the value of the effect execution flag is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect contents belonging to the common system are to be executed by the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 (S194).

  If it is determined in S194 that the value of the common effect execution flag is not “1” (S194: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S196 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the common effect execution flag is “1” (S194: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the common effect table (see FIG. 20) and determines the common effect pattern from this table by lottery. (S195). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S196. As a result, during the execution of the effect mode (3), information indicating the common effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol. There may be a case where the contents 30 and the board role 80 simultaneously execute the production contents belonging to a common system.

  In S196, the sub CPU 201 obtains the frame accessory movable flag corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S191 from the variation effect table, and determines whether or not the value of the frame accessory movable flag is “1”, that is, the frame effect. It is determined whether or not the frame accessory 30 is to execute the production content corresponding to the pattern (S196).

  If it is determined in S196 that the value of the frame accessory movable flag is not “1” (S196: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S198 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the frame character movable flag is “1” (S196: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the frame character effect table (see FIG. 18), and determines the frame effect pattern from this table. It is determined by lottery (S197). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S198. Thus, during the execution of the effect mode (3), information indicating the frame effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 in response to the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the effect contents corresponding to the frame effect pattern are displayed in the frame. The accessory 30 may execute.

  In S198, the sub CPU 201 obtains the board feature movable flag corresponding to the production pattern determined in S191 from the variation production table, and whether or not the value of the board feature movable flag is “1”, that is, the board production. It is determined whether or not the board content 80 executes the production content corresponding to the pattern (S198).

  If it is determined in S198 that the value of the board accessory movable flag is not “1” (S198: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S200 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the board role movable flag is “1” (S198: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the board role effect table (see FIG. 19), and the board effect pattern is determined from this table. It is determined by lottery (S199). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S200. Thus, during the execution of the production mode (3), information indicating the board production pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol, and the contents of the production according to this board production pattern are displayed. The accessory 80 may execute. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability that the value of the common effect execution flag is “1” is greater in the case of big hit than in the case of loss or small hit. Thereby, when the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 simultaneously execute the effect contents during the execution of the effect mode (3), the degree of expectation for the big hit increases. Basically, if the value of the common performance execution flag is “1”, the values of the frame accessory movable flag and the board accessory movable flag are both “0”, and the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 are simultaneously set. Although the contents of the effect belonging to the common system are executed, as shown in FIG. 16, when the effect pattern “EN44” is determined according to the variation pattern “HN44”, the frame of the common effect execution flag is “0”. The value of both the accessory movable flag and the board accessory movable flag becomes “1”, and in response to this, the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 may simultaneously execute the effect contents.

  In S200, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag acquired in S192 is “2”, that is, the effect mode (2) (S200). In the process of S200, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “2” (S200: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the variable effect pattern determination process, and the process is a sub control main process (see FIG. 34). To S174. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (S200: YES), the sub CPU 201 performs an effect mode transition determination process (S201). In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether to shift from the effect mode (2) to the effect mode (3) or to maintain the effect mode (2), and to change or maintain the effect mode according to the determination result. decide. Details of the effect mode transition determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S201, the sub CPU 201 ends the changing effect pattern determination process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34).

[Production mode transition determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the effect mode transition determination process performed in S201 during the change effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 36) will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect mode transition determination process in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 acquires the value of the effect mode flag indicating the effect mode currently being executed from the work RAM 203 (S211). Then, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the acquired effect mode flag is “2”, that is, whether or not it is the effect mode (2) (S212).

  In the process of S212, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “2” (S212: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode transition determination process, and the process is sub-control main process (see FIG. 34). Move to S174. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (S212: YES), the sub CPU 201 acquires the transition flag from the predetermined area of the work RAM 203, and the value of the transition flag is “1”. Whether or not (S213). This transition flag is information for deciding whether or not to execute the promotion mode lottery to be described later, and shifts from the rendering mode (3) to the rendering mode (2) according to the winning of “probable big hit (1)”. In this case, “1” is set as a transition flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. In the present embodiment, the effect mode transition determination process is basically executed when the value of the effect mode flag is “2”. Therefore, the processes in S211 and S212 are omitted, and the process starts from S213. It may be a thing.

  If it is determined in S213 that the value of the transition flag is not “1” (S213: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode transition determination process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). . On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the transition flag is “1” (S213: YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not to perform the promotion mode lottery by lottery (S214). In the present embodiment, the lottery regarding whether or not to perform the promotion lottery in the production mode is performed every time the sub CPU 201 receives the variation pattern designation command in response to the start winning prize. The promotion mode lottery may be performed every time.

  After the processing of S214, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the promotion of the effect mode has been won as a result of the promotion mode promotion lottery (S215). In S215, when the promotion mode lottery is not performed, or when it is determined that the lottery result is not a win even if the promotion lottery is performed (S215: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S218 described later. On the other hand, when the promotion mode promotion lottery is performed and it is determined that the promotion of the presentation mode is won as the lottery result (S215: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “3” as the presentation mode flag (S216). . That is, in this case, the effect mode (2) is shifted to the effect mode (3). In the block showing the process of S216, the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) is indicated by parentheses (2 → 3). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 sets “0” as the migration flag (S217), and proceeds to the next processing of S218. The production mode may be transferred deterministically on condition that the number of time reductions has been consumed a predetermined number of times. In addition, when the production mode is deterministically transferred after the completion of the big hit gaming state, the timing for setting the shortage number of times is set during the big hit, during the big hit end interpal, and the big hit game. Various conditions can be applied, such as when the number of time reductions managed by the sub-control circuit displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like becomes a predetermined number at the first fluctuation after the end of the state.

  In S218, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of time reductions of 100 has been consumed (S218). Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of time reductions managed in the work RAM 203 has reached 100 times. When it is determined that the time reduction count of 100 has not been consumed (S218: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode transition determination process, and moves the process to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of time reductions of 100 has been consumed (S218: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “3” as the effect mode flag (S219). That is, also in this case, the effect mode (2) is shifted to the effect mode (3). In the block indicating the process of S219, the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) is indicated by parentheses (2 → 3). After that, the sub CPU 201 sets “0” as the transition flag (S220), and by ending the effect mode transition determination process, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to S174 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). Note that the series of processes of S216 and S217 and the series of processes of S219 and S220 may be executed as a common process. Specifically, when both the determination results of S215 and S218 are YES, the process related to the same flag set is performed through a series of processes of S216 and S217 and a series of processes of S219 and S220. A routine that executes the process of S218 only when the determination result is NO may be used.

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 201 interrupts the sub control main process and executes the interrupt process at a predetermined cycle even when the sub control main process is being executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 executes an interrupt process according to a clock pulse generated at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) in the sub control circuit 200.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 38, the sub control circuit interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sub control circuit interrupt process in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number update process (S231). In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the random number value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. At this time, the sub CPU 201 performs random number update processing so as to increase the value of the effect pattern determination counter by “1”.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs command reception processing (S232). In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs sub-control circuit 200 from various control circuits (main control circuit 70, display control circuit 205, sound control circuit 206, lamp control circuit 207, effect button control circuit 208, accessory control circuit 209, etc.). Receives various commands sent to.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs timer update processing (S233). In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates various timers stored in the work RAM 203 for counting various processing times.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs command output processing (S234). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 outputs various commands to various control circuits (display control circuit 205, audio control circuit 206, lamp control circuit 207, effect button control circuit 208, accessory control circuit 209, etc.).

  Then, after the process of S234, the sub CPU 201 ends the sub control circuit interrupt process. Thereby, the address of the processing program returns to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt processing.

<Various production mode setting process by sub-control circuit>
Next, various effect mode processes (various data setting process necessary for transition and maintenance of effect modes) performed in the effect process (S174) in the sub control main process described in FIG. 34 will be described. Specifically, the effect mode setting process during the big hit (see FIG. 39) in which various processes are executed when the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the small hit in which the various processes are executed when the small hit game state is entered. The contents of the production mode setting process (see FIG. 40) will be described.

[Direction mode setting process during jackpot]
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the effect mode is shifted or maintained according to the type of jackpot (FIG. 8). Here, with reference to FIG. 39, the big hit effect mode setting process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect mode setting process during the big hit in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not it is a big hit (S241). This jackpot includes cases where one of the jackpots is won (at least one of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot (1)”, “probability variation jackpot (2)”).

  If it is determined in S241 that the big hit is not being made (S241: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the big hit effect mode setting process and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit is being made (S241: YES), the sub CPU 201 acquires the value of the effect mode flag at the time of the big hit decision (winning) from the work RAM 203 (S242). Further, the sub CPU 201 obtains the jackpot symbol at the time of determining the jackpot, that is, the symbol designation command from the work RAM 203 (S243).

  Then, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag acquired at the time of determining the big hit is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (1) is being executed (S244). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “1” (S244: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S248 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (S244: YES), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether or not the big hit type is “probable big hit (2)” based on the symbol designation command. (S245).

  When it is determined in S245 that the type of big hit is not “probable big hit (2)” (S245: NO), that is, when the type of big hit is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit (1)”, The CPU 201 sets “2” as an effect mode flag (S246). That is, in this case, the effect mode (1) is shifted to the effect mode (2). In the block indicating the processing of S246, the transition from the production mode (1) to the production mode (2) is indicated by parentheses (1 → 2). On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (2)” (S245: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “4” as the effect mode flag (S247). That is, in this case, the effect mode (1) is shifted to the effect mode (4). In the block indicating the processing of S247, the transition from the production mode (1) to the production mode (4) is indicated by parentheses (1 → 4). After the process of S246 or S247, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next process of S248.

  In S248, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the obtained effect mode flag at the time of determining the big hit is “2”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (2) is being executed (S248). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “2” (S248: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S254 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (S248: YES), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether or not the big hit type is “probable big hit (1)” based on the symbol designation command. (S249).

  If it is determined in S249 that the type of jackpot is not “probable variation jackpot (1)” (S249: NO), the sub CPU 201 further determines that the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot (2)” based on the symbol designation command. Is determined (S250). If it is determined that the big hit type is not “probable big hit (2)” (S250: NO), that is, if the big hit type is “normal big hit”, the sub CPU 201 does not change the effect mode flag. The process proceeds to S254 described later. That is, in this case, the effect mode (2) is maintained. S250: In the vicinity of the line advanced in the case of NO, the fact that the effect mode (2) is maintained is indicated by parentheses (2 → 2). On the other hand, when it is determined in S250 that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (2)” (S250: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “4” as the effect mode flag (S251). That is, in this case, the effect mode (2) is shifted to the effect mode (4). In the block indicating the processing of S251, the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (4) is indicated by parentheses (2 → 4). After the process of S251, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next process of S254.

  If it is determined in S249 that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (1)” (S249: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “3” as the effect mode flag (S252). That is, in this case, the effect mode (2) is shifted to the effect mode (3). In the block indicating the processing of S252, the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) is indicated by parentheses (2 → 3). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 sets “0” as the migration flag (S253), and proceeds to the next processing of S254.

  In S254, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the acquired effect mode flag at the time of determining the big hit is “3”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (3) is being executed (S254). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “3” (S254: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S259 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (S254: YES), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether or not the big hit type is “probable big hit (2)” based on the symbol designation command. (S255).

  If it is determined in S255 that the type of jackpot is “probability jackpot (2)” (S255: YES), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next step S259 as it is. That is, in this case, the effect mode (3) is maintained. S255: In the vicinity of the line advanced in the case of YES, the fact that the rendering mode (3) is maintained is indicated by parentheses (3 → 3). On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is not “probable variation jackpot (2)” (S255: NO), that is, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot (1)”, the sub CPU 201 Sets “2” as the production mode flag (S256). That is, in this case, the effect mode (3) is shifted to the effect mode (2). In the block indicating the process of S256, the transition from the effect mode (3) to the effect mode (2) is indicated by parentheses (3 → 2). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “probable big hit (1)” based on the symbol designation command (S257).

  If it is determined in S257 that the type of jackpot is not “probable big hit (1)” (S257: NO), that is, if the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot”, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next processing of S259 as it is. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (1)” (S257: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “1” as the transition flag (S258), and proceeds to the next processing of S259. In other words, when the transition from the production mode (3) to the production mode (2) is “probability big hit (1)”, the transition flag indicating that the promotion lottery of the production mode can be performed. Set to “1”.

  In S259, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag at the time of determining the big hit is “4”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (4) is being executed (S259). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “4” (S259: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode setting process during the big hit and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “4” (S259: YES), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether or not the big hit type is “probable big hit (2)” based on the symbol designation command. (S260).

  In S260, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (2)” (S260: YES), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode setting process during the jackpot as it is, and the process is sub-control main process (FIG. 34). That is, in this case, the effect mode (4) is maintained. S260: In the vicinity of the line that advances in the case of YES, the fact that the effect mode (4) is maintained is indicated by parentheses (4 → 4). On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is not “probable variation jackpot (2)” (S260: NO), that is, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot (1)”, the sub CPU 201 Sets “2” as the production mode flag (S261). That is, in this case, the effect mode (4) is shifted to the effect mode (2). In the block indicating the processing of S261, the transition from the effect mode (4) to the effect mode (2) is indicated by parentheses (4 → 2). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the big hit type is “probability big hit (1)” based on the symbol designation command (S262).

  If it is determined in S262 that the type of jackpot is not “probable big hit (1)” (S262: NO), that is, if the type of jackpot is “ordinary jackpot”, the sub CPU 201 performs the effect mode setting process during the jackpot as it is. To return to the sub-control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is “probable big hit (1)” (S262: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “1” as the transition flag (S263), and performs the effect mode setting process during the jackpot. finish. That is, even when transitioning from the rendering mode (4) to the rendering mode (2), if the trigger for the transition is “probable big hit (1)”, the transition flag indicating that the promotion mode promotion lottery can be performed. Is set to “1”.

  The effect mode set by such a big-hit effect mode setting process is actually started immediately after the end of the big-hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the production mode (1), the production mode (2) is executed in response to the “ordinary big hit”, and the number of time reductions is digested 100 times without winning a big hit in the production mode (2). On the condition that it changes from production mode (2). Further, in the present embodiment, although not shown in particular, the sub-control circuit 200 separately counts the number of time reductions (number of executions of time reduction games) managed by the time reduction state change frequency counter of the main control circuit 70 (time reduction). Frequency counter). Thereby, the sub CPU 201 acquires the number of time reductions based on the value of the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, every time the number of time reductions is updated in the main control circuit 70, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 is based on the received predetermined command. Update the value of the hourly counter. As a result, the number of time reductions managed by the main control circuit 70 and the time reduction number managed by the sub-control circuit 200 are updated synchronously.

[Direction mode setting process during small hits]
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect mode shifts not only according to the big hit as described above but also according to the small hit. Here, with reference to FIG. 40, the effect mode setting process during small hits executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a procedure of effect mode setting processing during a big hit in the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a small hit is being made (S271). This small hit includes cases where a small win is won.

  If it is determined in S271 that the small hit is not made (S271: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the small-hit effect mode setting process and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, if it is determined that a small hit is being made (S271: YES), the sub CPU 201 acquires the value of the effect mode flag at the time of the small hit determination (winning) from the work RAM 203 (S272). Further, the sub CPU 201 obtains information according to the gaming state at the time of determining the small hit, that is, information according to the value of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag managed by the main control circuit 70 from the work RAM 203 (S273). In the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the work RAM 203 of the sub control circuit 200 is provided with a predetermined storage area for separately managing the probability change flag and the time reduction flag managed by the main control circuit 70. As a result, the sub CPU 201 acquires the values of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag based on the information set in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. In the present embodiment, every time the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are updated in the main control circuit 70, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 Based on the command, the information corresponding to the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is updated. Thereby, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag managed by the main control circuit 70 and the information corresponding to the probability change flag and the time reduction flag managed by the sub control circuit 200 are updated in synchronization.

  Then, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag at the time of determining the small hit is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (1) is being executed (S274). When the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (S274: YES), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode setting process during small hitting as it is, and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). That is, in this case, the effect mode (1) is maintained. S274: In the vicinity of the line proceeding in the case of YES, the fact that the rendering mode (1) is maintained is indicated by parentheses (1 → 1). On the other hand, if the value of the effect mode flag is not “1” (S274: NO), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether the value of the acquired effect mode flag at the time of determining the small hit is “2”, that is, the effect mode ( It is determined whether or not 2) is being executed (S275).

  If the value of the effect mode flag is not “2” in S275 (S275: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S278 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (S275: YES), the sub CPU 201 further determines whether the value of the probability variation flag at the time of determining the small hit based on the information corresponding to the probability variation flag is “1”. It is determined whether or not (S276).

  If it is determined in S276 that the value of the probability change flag at the time of determining the small hit is not “1” (S276: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S278 described later. That is, in this case, the effect mode (2) is maintained. S276: In the vicinity of the line that advances in the case of NO, the fact that the effect mode (2) is maintained is indicated by parentheses (2 → 2). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability change flag at the time of determining the small hit is “1” (S276: YES), that is, when the small hit is won during the probability change gaming state, the sub CPU 201 sets “3” as the effect mode flag. "Is set (S277). In other words, when the winning game is won during execution of the effect mode (2) in the probability variation gaming state, the effect mode (2) is shifted to the effect mode (3). In the block indicating the process of S277, the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) is indicated by parentheses (2 → 3). After the process of S277, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next process of S278.

  In S278, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the obtained effect mode flag at the time of determining the small hit is “3”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (3) is being executed (S278). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “3” (S278: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S280 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (S278: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “2” as the effect mode flag (S279). That is, when winning a small hit during execution of the production mode (3), the production mode (3) is shifted to the production mode (2). In the block indicating the processing of S279, the transition from the production mode (3) to the production mode (2) is indicated by parentheses (3 → 2). After the process of S279, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the next process of S280.

  In S280, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the obtained effect mode flag at the time of determining the small hit is “4”, that is, whether or not the effect mode (4) is being executed (S280). When the value of the effect mode flag is not “4” (S278: NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode setting process during the small hit and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is “4” (S280: YES), the sub CPU 201 sets “2” as the effect mode flag (S281). In other words, when the small win is won during the execution of the effect mode (4), the effect mode (4) is shifted to the effect mode (2). In the block indicating the processing of S281, the transition from the effect mode (4) to the effect mode (2) is indicated by parentheses (4 → 2). After the process of S281, the sub CPU 201 ends the effect mode setting process during the small hit, and returns the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 34).

  The effect mode set by such a small hit effect mode setting process is actually started immediately after the end of the small hit gaming state. According to the effect mode setting process during such a small hit, the effect mode (1) is maintained even if the small hit is won during the execution of the effect mode (1), and the effect mode (2) in the non-probable variable gaming state. Even if the small win is won during the execution of the game, the production mode (2) is maintained. If a win is won during execution of the production mode (3) or the production mode (4), the production mode (3) or the production mode (4) is changed to the production mode (2).

  In this embodiment, since the opening mode of the big winning opening 53 during the small hit is substantially the same for both the “2R normal big hit gaming state” and the “2R probability variable big hit gaming state”, the “small hit gaming state” is It is difficult to visually distinguish from the jackpot gaming state (the notification mode may be slightly different, such as notification of the number of rounds in the case of a big hit and no notification of the number of rounds in the case of a small hit) However, it is difficult to grasp the gaming state from the effect mode by performing the effect mode transition when the “small hit” is won. However, a player who can determine whether or not the short-time gaming state continues for a predetermined number of times, or whether it is a small hit or a 2R big hit, can determine the gaming state, so a game that is interested in the contents of the production Is a relatively easy-to-understand game state determination method (a determination method for determining whether or not a short-time game state continues for a predetermined number of times or more) while providing a difference in the degree of advantage between a player and an uninterested player. Therefore, it is possible to achieve harmony of the degree of advantage for the player.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following operational effects can be obtained.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, for example, a “big hit game state” (hereinafter referred to as “2R normal big hit game state”) of “2” rounds corresponding to the “normal big hit” based on the second starting opening prize. Similarly, the “big hit gaming state” (hereinafter referred to as “2R probability variable big hit gaming state”) corresponding to the “probable big hit (1)” based on the second starting opening prize is the lottery after the end. Although the degree of advantage differs from the probability state, it is difficult for the player to visually distinguish from the point that the number of rounds and a uniform short time gaming state after the end.

  On the other hand, for example, the number of rounds of “16” corresponding to “2R probability variable big hit gaming state” and “probability big hit (2)” based on the second starting opening prize (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variable big hit gaming state”). ")" Means that the number of rounds is different and the degree of advantage for the player is different, and it is easy to distinguish visually.

  In the pachinko machine 1 having such “2R normal big hit game state”, “2R probability variable big hit game state”, and “16R positive variable big hit game state”, for example, according to the big hit winning during execution of the production mode (1) When the “2R normal big hit gaming state” is reached, the production mode (2) is executed after the end, and when the “2R probability variable big hit gaming state” is reached in accordance with the big win during the execution of the production mode (2), the end is made. The effect mode (3) is executed later. When the “2R normal big hit game state” is entered in response to the big win during execution of the production mode (2), the execution state of the production mode (2) is maintained even after the end.

  Also, when the “2R probable big hit game state” is entered in response to the big win during execution of the production mode (3), the production mode (2) is executed after the end of the production mode (3). When the “16R probability variable big hit gaming state” is entered in response to the big win, the execution state of the effect mode (3) is maintained even after the end.

  Furthermore, when the “16R probability variable big hit gaming state” is entered in response to the big win during the production mode (2), the production mode (4) is executed after the end of the production mode (2), and the big hit is given during the execution of the production mode (4). In the case of “16R probability variation big hit gaming state” in accordance with the winning, the execution state of the effect mode (4) is maintained even after the end.

  That is, regarding the “2R normal big hit gaming state” and “2R probability variable big hit gaming state”, the player feels a change in the production image such as the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3). It is notified that the game state was “2R probability variation big hit game state” instead of “normal big hit game state”. On the other hand, for the “16R probability variation big hit game state” corresponding to “probability big hit (2)”, in addition to the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (4) and the maintenance of the production mode (4), the production mode Notification is also made when (3) is maintained.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is difficult for the player to distinguish, for example, “2R normal big hit game state” and “2R probability variable big hit game state”, and further “2R positive variable big hit game state” or “16R For the “probability game state” corresponding to the “probable big hit game state” and the “non-probability variable game state” corresponding to the “2R normal big hit game state”, the player can change between the production modes (2) to (4). It can be easily estimated from the maintenance of the production modes (2) to (4).

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a flow of a plurality of novel production modes (2) to (4) that can be shifted to each other is realized, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the production mode (2) in response to the “probable big hit (1)”, even if the “2R probable big hit game state” does not occur, the promotion mode lottery Even if the winning time is won or the number of time reductions is exhausted to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the transition from the production mode (2) to the production mode (3) is made. Is in the “2R probability variation big hit gaming state”. That is, for the “probability game state” corresponding to “2R probability variable big hit game state” and “non-probability variable game state” corresponding to “2R normal big hit game state”, the player wins the promotion lottery or the predetermined number of times It can be easily estimated that the former is also the case when the production mode (2) is shifted to the production mode (3) according to the number of times.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even with the jackpot based on the first start opening prize, the same effect and effect on the effect mode as the jackpot based on the second start opening prize can be obtained.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the small hit game state which is more disadvantageous than the big hit game state is executed during the execution of the production mode (2) in the non-probability changing game state, the production is performed even after the end. The execution state of mode (2) is maintained as it is. Therefore, even when the small hit game state is entered during the execution of the effect mode (2), the execution state of the effect mode (2) may be maintained, and thus the execution state of the effect mode (2) is maintained. Then, the player can easily guess that the game state is indeterminate.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value of the common performance execution flag is “1”, the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 are both in a plurality of systems (1) to (4). Since the content of the performance belonging to the common system is executed, the content of the performance on the game board 12 and the content of the performance on the frame can be made to have a unified feeling, and as a result, the performance effect can be sufficiently enhanced. .

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the value of the frame accessory movable flag may be “1” and the value of the panel accessory movable flag may be “0”. Even if the action is not performed, the frame accessory 30 may be executed for the contents of the effect belonging to any one of the plurality of systems (1) to (4). It can be used to present to the player some kind of effect according to the game state, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced only by the effect on the frame.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the contents of the stage belongings 30 and the board accessory 80 are executed in the same system, both of them perform the stage operation. When performing, or even if both perform performing operations at the same time, the expectation for the operation of the big hit gaming state is higher than when the contents of operations belonging to different systems are executed. By confirming both the production and the production on the frame, it is possible to detect the big hit gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, and it is possible to further increase the interest in the production contents belonging to the common system.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to increase the expectation for the operation of the big hit gaming state, as shown in the variation effect table of FIG. For example, the value of the common effect execution flag corresponding to the symbol designation command “z9” is set to “1”, and the effect contents belonging to the common system are executed at the time of “probability change big hit (2)” which becomes “probability change big hit game state”. can do. As a result, the player can detect from the state in which the effect contents belonging to the common system are simultaneously executed in the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 that the probabilistic gaming state is set after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of a so-called latent probability gaming state that is not presented to the player even if it is in the probability variation gaming state internally, the frame accessory 30 and the board accessory 80 In this case, if the contents of the effects belonging to the common system are simultaneously executed, the player can grasp that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state. That is, it is possible to provide a difference in the degree of advantage between a player who is interested in the contents of the production belonging to a common system and a player who is not interested in it, thereby enhancing the game performance and enhancing the effect of the presentation. be able to.

<Other embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the present invention is not limited to the one according to the above-described embodiment, and one according to another embodiment can be considered. Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the same or similar components as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

[First and second frame features]
FIG. 41 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to another embodiment. As shown in the figure, in another embodiment, the first frame accessory 30 is provided at the upper right end portion toward the front of the glass door 4, and at the right portion toward the front of the dish unit 14. A second frame accessory (third rendering means) 30 ′ is provided in the vicinity of the firing handle 25. The first frame accessory 30 has the same configuration as the frame accessory 30 according to the above-described embodiment.

  FIG. 42 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second frame accessory 30 '. As shown in FIG. 42, the second frame accessory 30 ′ includes a pedestal 31 ′, a first rotation drive mechanism 32a ′, a second rotation drive mechanism 32b ′, a first take-up roll 32c ′, and a second take-up roll 32d ′. The intermediate roller 32e ′, the light emitter 33 ′, the effect display sheet 34 ′, and the cover 35 ′. The effect display sheet 34 ′ is fixed at both ends to the first winding roll 32c ′ and the second winding roll 32d ′, and is intermediate between the first winding roll 32c ′ and the second winding roll 32d ′. It arrange | positions so that it may be returned and conveyed via roller 32e '.

  The pedestal 31 ′ is for supporting the intermediate roller 32 e ′ so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and is fixed to an appropriate part of the dish unit 14. The first rotation drive mechanism 32a ′ and the second rotation drive mechanism 32b ′ rotate the first take-up roll 32c ′ and the second take-up roll 32d ′ around the vertical axis via a motor and a drive gear (not shown). For this purpose, it is arranged at an appropriate part of the dish unit 14. When one of the first rotation driving mechanism 32a 'and the second rotation driving mechanism 32b' operates, the other is stopped. Thus, when the first rotation drive mechanism 32a ′ is operated, the first winding roll 32c ′ is the driving roll and the second winding roll 32d ′ is the driven roll, and the intermediate winding 32e ′ is moved from the second winding roll 32d ′. Then, the effect display sheet 34 ′ is conveyed toward the first winding roll 32c ′. Conversely, when the second rotation drive mechanism 32b ′ is activated, the second take-up roll 32d ′ is the drive roll and the first take-up roll 32c ′ is the driven roll, and the first take-up roll 32c ′ to the intermediate roller 32e ′. After that, the effect display sheet 34 ′ is conveyed toward the second winding roll 32d ′. The first rotation drive mechanism 32a ′ and the second rotation drive mechanism 32b ′ are transported of the effect display sheet 34 ′ by the sub control circuit 200 via a rotational movement amount sensor using a rotary encoder or a linear encoder (not shown). The position can be controlled.

  The light emitter 33 'is, for example, an LED fluorescent lamp, and is disposed on the back side of the effect display sheet 34'. The light emitter 33 'is controlled by the sub-control circuit 200, and is turned on / off according to a predetermined condition. The light emitted from the light emitting body 33 ′ is guided to the outside through the cover 35 from the conveyance surface of the effect display sheet 34 ′ positioned between the first winding roll 32 c ′ and the intermediate roller 32 e ′. The effect display sheet 34 ′ is a long member having a relatively small thickness and transparency, such as a transparent film, paper, or cloth. A plurality of characters (“A”, “B”, “C”, “D” as an example in the present embodiment) that are the contents of the effect are equally spaced along the transport direction on the transport surface of the effect display sheet 34 ′. Is arranged. The cover 35 ′ includes a pedestal 31 ′, a first rotation drive mechanism 32a ′, a second rotation drive mechanism 32b ′, a first take-up roll 32c ′, a second take-up roll 32d ′, an intermediate roller 32e ′, a light emitter 33 ′, And it attaches to the appropriate part of the plate | board unit 14 so that all components, such as production display sheet 34 ', may be covered. The surface of the cover 35 'is printed using, for example, silk screen printing or polarized pearl ink.

  Such a second frame accessory 30 ′ can also perform the same operation as the first frame accessory 30. That is, the second frame accessory 30 ′ cannot see the inside of the cover 35 ′ from the outside of the cover 35 ′ when the light emitting body 33 ′ is turned off, and the characters on the effect display sheet 34 ′ cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, in the second frame accessory 30 ′, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect display sheet 34 ′ is conveyed so that a predetermined character is positioned on the front side, and at the same time, the light emitter 33 ′ is turned on. At this time, on the outer surface of the cover 35 ′, a predetermined character located on the front side of the effect display sheet 34 ′ is light-emitted and displayed. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize a predetermined character that is lit and displayed as the contents of the effect of the second frame accessory 30 '. In addition, the production content of the second frame accessory is not limited to characters, and may be, for example, a character or a pattern imitating a person or an animal, as long as it produces a visual difference.

[Board]
As shown in FIG. 43, the board member 80 includes a shutter member 81 and an effect panel member 82 as in the above-described embodiment. The configurations of the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 are the same as those described above. This is partly different from that according to the embodiment. The effect panel member 82 has a first panel area 82a extending diagonally across the display area 13a from the position of the shutter member 81 in the game area 12a to a position on the upper right side of the game area 12a, and a game from the position of the shutter member 81. A second panel region 82b extending obliquely to a position closer to the lower side of the region 12a.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the configuration and operation of the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 according to another embodiment. First, the shutter member 81 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 (A) to 44 (C), the shutter member 81 has a base 810 that can be tilted by an actuator or the like (not shown). An actuator or the like that tilts the base 810 is controlled by the sub-control circuit 200 and operates according to a predetermined condition. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the base 810 tilts so that the main surface of the light emitting substrate 811 substantially faces the first panel region 82a. At this time, the light from the plurality of light emitters 812 leaking from the gaps between the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 travels toward the first panel region 82a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44C, the base 810 tilts so that the main surface of the light emitting substrate 811 substantially faces the second panel region 82b. At this time, the light from the plurality of light emitters 812 leaking from the gaps between the plurality of small shutter pieces 815 travels toward the second panel region 82b.

  As the plurality of light emitters 812, a plurality of LEDs that emit light of different wavelengths are provided. The plurality of light emitters 812 are controlled by the sub-control circuit 200 and are turned on / off for each light having the same wavelength according to a predetermined condition.

  The holder 814 can be rotated in a plane parallel to the game board 12 by an actuator (not shown) or the like. An actuator or the like that rotates the holder 814 is controlled by the sub control circuit 200 and operates according to a predetermined condition. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44B, the holder 814 rotates so that the light leaked from the gaps between the plurality of small shutter pieces 815 travels generally toward the first panel region 82a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44C, the holder 814 rotates so that light leaking from the gaps between the plurality of small shutter pieces 815 travels generally toward the second panel region 82b.

  When the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are in a half-open state, light from the plurality of light emitters 812 leaks from the gaps between the shutter small pieces 815, and the direction of the first panel region 82a or the second direction depends on the rotation posture of the holder 814. Illuminate the direction of the panel region 82b. On a part of the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815, predetermined characters, for example, “A” and “B”, which are effects, are drawn by printing or the like. Specifically, on the surface of the plurality of shutter pieces 815, a portion corresponding to the letter “A” has a special color that changes in color tone according to the specific wavelength, specific color temperature, etc. of the irradiated light. While the material is applied, the portion corresponding to the letter “B” responds to light having a wavelength, color temperature, or the like different from the light irradiated corresponding to the letter portion “A”. A special color material that causes a change in color tone different from "" is applied. As such a plurality of types of special color materials, for example, NanoTek (registered trademark) Powder is applied.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44A, when the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 are in the fully closed state and the plurality of light emitters 812 are in the unlit state, the surface of the plurality of shutter small pieces 815 is Since only white light is emitted from the outside, the player cannot recognize a predetermined character. Then, as shown in FIG. 44B, when the plurality of shutter pieces 815 are in a half-open state and the light emitter 812 that emits light of a specific wavelength among the plurality of light emitters 812 is turned on, the plurality of shutter pieces The surface of 815 is irradiated with light of a specific wavelength from the light emitter 812 by reflection. As a result, only the letter “A” appears as the effect content on the surface of the plurality of shutter pieces 815. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44C, when the plurality of small shutter pieces 815 are in a half-open state and the light emitter 812 that emits light having a wavelength different from the specific wavelength among the plurality of light emitters 812, The light from the light emitter 812 is reflected on the surface of the plurality of small shutter pieces 815, and only the letter “B” appears as the effect content. The plurality of light emitters 812 have light sources that can irradiate light of different wavelengths. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an equal wavelength and a specific peak wavelength are controlled by changing an applied voltage. If possible, a single light emitter composed of a single light source that does not have a plurality of light sources may be used. The light emitter 812 includes a light source that spontaneously emits light. However, the light emitter 812 is not limited to this, and has a light source outside the light emitter, and irradiates light from the light source to the light emitter. The light emitter may be configured to irradiate light to the shutter piece while changing the wavelength of light. In such a case, the light emitter can be understood as a reflection means that reflects light, or can be understood as constituting a part of the light emission means. Further, the light emitter that reflects and travels light as described above may have a function as means for modulating the wavelength of light. In such a case, the light emitter can modulate and change the light from the light source provided outside the light emitter, so that only one light source may be provided outside the light emitter. Of course, a plurality of light sources may be provided.

  Next, the effect panel member 82 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (B), the first panel region 82a of the effect panel member 82 has an LED from the inside when an effect operation is performed such that the letter “A” appears on the shutter surface of the shutter member 81. The light is emitted toward the front surface side to emit light as an auxiliary effect operation. At this time, the second panel region 82b of the effect panel member 82 does not emit light. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44C, the second panel region 82 b of the effect panel member 82 has an inner side when an effect operation is performed such that the letter “B” appears on the shutter surface of the shutter member 81. The LED light is emitted toward the surface side to emit light as an auxiliary effect operation. At this time, the first panel region 82a of the effect panel member 82 does not emit light. In this embodiment, the effect operation of the effect panel member 82 may not be interlocked with the effect operation of the shutter member 81. That is, when the effect operation of the shutter member 81 is performed, the effect operation of the effect panel member 82 may not be performed. The first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 described above are configured to be controlled by the sub CPU 201 via the accessory control circuit 209.

[Variation production table]
With reference to FIG. 45, the fluctuation effect table in this embodiment is demonstrated. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display device 13, the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the like during the special symbol variation display are controlled by the sub control circuit 200 (sub CPU 201). Various effects are executed using the board role 80 or the like. The contents of the effect (effect pattern) performed at this time include information on the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200 at the start of variation display of the special symbol. To be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the variation effect table is referred to when determining the contents of the effect (effect pattern) based on the information of the variation pattern when performing the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. Note that a variation effect table as shown in FIG. 45 is also prepared for each of the plurality of effect modes (1) to (4).

  In the variation effect table, the variation pattern type of special symbol (“HN00” to “HN27”), the variation time of each effect pattern (variable display period of special symbol), and a random value for selecting (determining) the effect pattern , The selection ratio of the random value (each production pattern), the type of production pattern (“EN00” to “EN48”) determined by the random value, the production content of each production pattern, and the value of the first frame accessory movable flag , The value of the second frame character movable flag, the value of the panel character movable flag, the value of the common performance execution flag, the winning type (“big hit”, “small hit” or “losing”), and the symbol designation command “−” , “Z0” to “z9” are defined.

  As the production contents of the production pattern, “normal variation production A”, “normal reach productions A to D”, “special productions A to G”, and “confrontation productions A to C” are defined. Here, the confrontation effect indicates, for example, whether or not it is a big hit or a probable game state by displaying an image such that the character A and the character B confront each other on the display area 13a (such as performing a battle). It is a production to do. As the content of “Confrontation effect A”, character A wins the confrontation, and the board role 80 moves at the next moment. As the content of “Confrontation effect B”, character B wins the confrontation and at the next moment. The first frame object 30 moves, and the content of the “confrontation effect C” is that the character A is revived after losing the confrontation, defeats the character B, and at the next moment, the first frame object 30 and the first The effect that the two-frame accessory 30 ′ and the board accessory 30 operate is performed, and the effect by such an accessory is associated with the confrontation effect.

  The first frame accessory movable flag is one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and is a flag for managing whether the first frame accessory 30 is in an operating state or a non-operating state. When the first frame accessory 30 is in the operating state, the first frame accessory movable flag is “1”. The second frame accessory movable flag is also one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and is a flag for managing whether the second frame accessory 30 ′ is in an operating state or a non-operating state. . When the second frame accessory 30 'is in the operating state, the second frame accessory movable flag is "1". The board player movable flag is a flag for managing whether the board player 80 is in an operating state or a non-operating state. When the board player 80 is in an operating state, the board player movable flag is displayed. Becomes “1”. The common effect execution flag is one of the management flags stored in the work RAM 203, and all of the first frame feature 30, the second frame feature 30 ′, and the board feature 80 are the contents of the effect contents belonging to the common system. It is a flag for managing whether or not it is in an execution state. When all of the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 are in the execution state of the effect contents belonging to the common system, the common effect execution flag is “1”. When the common effect execution flag is “1”, the first frame accessory movable flag, the second frame accessory movable flag, and the panel accessory movable flag are all defined to be “0”. Other items are the same as those in the variation effect table shown in FIG.

  For example, the variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is “HN08”, and the random number value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “0” to “499” In such a case, “EN15” (special effect A) is selected as the effect pattern, the first frame character movable flag is “1”, the second frame character movable flag is “0”, the board character The object movable flag is set to “0”, and the common effect execution flag is set to “0”. In this case, an effect image corresponding to “special effect A” is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13, and only the first frame accessory 30 performs an effect operation in a mode corresponding to “special effect A”. Do. Also, the special symbol variation pattern determined at the start of the special symbol variation display is “HN08”, and the random value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “500” to “999” If the value is such a value, “EN16” (special effect B) is selected as the effect pattern, the first frame accessory movable flag is “0”, the second frame accessory movable flag is “1”, The object movable flag is set to “0”, and the common effect execution flag is set to “0”. In this case, an effect image corresponding to the “special effect B” is displayed on the display area 13a of the display device 13, and only the second frame accessory 30 ′ has an effect operation according to the “special effect B”. I do.

  Also, the special symbol variation pattern determined at the start of the special symbol variation display is “HN09”, and the random value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “0” to “499” If it is such a value, “EN17” (special effect C) is selected as the effect pattern, the first frame accessory movable flag is “0”, the second frame accessory movable flag is “0”, The object movable flag is set to “1”, and the common performance execution flag is set to “0”. In this case, an effect image corresponding to the “special effect C” is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13, and only the board accessory 80 performs an effect operation in a mode corresponding to the “special effect C”. Furthermore, the variation pattern of the special symbol determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is “HN09”, and the random number value acquired at the time of winning in order to select the effect pattern is any of “500” to “999” If the value is such a value, “EN18” (special effect D) is selected as the effect pattern, the first frame character movable flag is “0”, the second frame character movable flag is “0”, the board character The object movable flag is set to “0”, and the common effect execution flag is set to “1”. In this case, an effect image corresponding to “special effect D” is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13, and all of the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 are displayed. Performs an effect operation in a mode corresponding to “special effect D” belonging to a common system.

  Further, according to such a variation effect table, when the effect pattern “EN33” or “EN43” is selected according to the variation pattern “HN17” or “HN25”, the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame The combination 30 'and the board combination 80 do not perform effects belonging to a common system.

[First frame accessory production table]
As shown in FIG. 46, the first frame accessory effect table includes the types of frame 1 effect patterns (“W1E01” to “W1E04”), effects (1) to (4) that are the effect contents of the frame 1 effect pattern, In addition, the systems (1) to (4) to which the effects (1) to (4) belong are defined, and are referred to when the first frame accessory 30 executes the effects.

  The frame 1 effect patterns “W1E01” to “W1E04” are information for determining the effect content of the first frame accessory 30. For example, in the present embodiment, when the frame 1 effect pattern “W1E01” is set, the effect content of the first frame accessory 30 becomes an effect (1) that makes the character “A” emerge, and the frame 1 effect pattern “W1E02”. In this case, the effect of the first frame accessory 30 is an effect (2) that highlights the letter “B”, and in the case of the frame 1 effect pattern “W1E03”, the effect of the first frame accessory 30 When the content is an effect (3) that makes the character “C” appear, and when the frame 1 effect pattern is “W1E04”, the effect content of the first frame accessory 30 is an effect (4) that makes the character “D” appear. Become. The systems (1) to (4) are information indicating attributes determined in advance for the contents of the effects of the first frame accessory 30. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the systems (1) to (4) are distinguished according to the type of characters themselves that are lit and displayed as the production contents of the first frame accessory 30. Thereby, the frame 1 effect pattern “W1E01” whose effect content is the letter “A” belongs to the system (1), and the frame 1 effect pattern “W” is the effect content “B” to the system (2). W1E02 ”belongs, and the system (3) belongs to the frame 1 performance pattern“ W1E03 ”whose production content is the letter“ C ”, and the system (4) contains the frame 1 production whose production content is the letter“ D ”. The pattern “W1E04” belongs. These systems (1) to (4) are also used in common as information regarding the contents of effects of the second frame accessory 30 ′ and the board accessory 80 described later.

[2nd frame effect production table]
As shown in FIG. 47, the second frame accessory effect table includes the types of frame 2 effect patterns (“W2E01” to “W2E04”), effects (1) to (4) that are the effect contents of the frame 2 effect pattern, In addition, the systems (1) to (4) to which the effects (1) to (4) belong are defined, and are referred to when the second frame accessory 30 ′ performs the effect operation.

  The frame 2 effect patterns “W2E01” to “W2E04” are information for determining the effect content of the second frame accessory 30 '. For example, in the present embodiment, when the frame 2 effect pattern “W2E01” is set, the effect content of the second frame accessory 30 ′ becomes an effect (1) that makes the character “A” emerge, and the frame 2 effect pattern “W2E02”. ”Is the effect (2) that causes the character“ B ”to appear, and when the frame 2 effect pattern“ W2E03 ”is set, the second frame accessory 30 ′. The production content of 'is the production (3) that makes the character “C” appear, and when the frame 2 production pattern is “W2E04”, the production content of the second frame accessory 30 ′ is the production that makes the character “D” emerge. (4) The systems (1) to (4) are information indicating attributes predetermined for the contents of the performance of the second frame accessory 30 '. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the systems (1) to (4) are distinguished according to the type of characters themselves that are lit and displayed as the effect contents of the second frame accessory 30 '. Thereby, the frame 2 effect pattern “W2E01” whose effect content is the letter “A” belongs to the system (1), and the frame 2 effect pattern “W” is the effect content “B” to the system (2). “W2E02” belongs to the system (3), and the frame 2 effect pattern “W2E03” to which the effect content is the letter “C” belongs, and the system (4) has the frame 2 effect that the effect content is the character “D”. The pattern “W2E04” belongs. These systems (1) to (4) are also used in common as information regarding the contents of the effects of the first frame accessory 30 'described above and the board accessory 80 described later.

[Board material production table]
As shown in FIG. 48, the board effect production table includes board production pattern types (“BE01” to “BE08”), movable pattern types (“pattern A”, “pattern B”), and board production pattern productions. When the production (1) to (4) and the systems (1) to (4) to which the productions (1) to (4) belong are defined, the board accessory 80 executes the production operation. To be referenced.

  The board production patterns “BE01” to “BE08” are information for determining the production content of the board role 80. For example, in the present embodiment, when the board effect pattern “BE01” corresponding to the movable pattern “pattern A” is used, the shutter surface is emitted as the shutter member 81 emits light in a half-open state as the effect contents of the board accessory 80. The characters “A” to “D” are highlighted, and at the same time, the first panel region 82a of the effect panel member 82 emits light (1). That is, when the board combination 80 irradiates light so as to indicate the direction of the first frame combination 30, the movable pattern “pattern A” is selected. When the board effect pattern “BE05” corresponding to the movable pattern “pattern B” is used, as the effect contents of the board role 80, the shutter member 81 emits light in a half-open state, thereby causing the letters “A” to “ D ”emerges, and at the same time, the second panel region 82b of the effect panel member 82 emits light (1). That is, when the board accessory 80 irradiates light so as to indicate the direction of the second frame accessory 30 ′, the movable pattern “pattern B” is selected. If the common effect execution flag does not exist, the effect pattern of the board accessory 80, the first frame accessory 30 or the second frame accessory 30 'is selected by lottery. Thereby, even if the production content is the same production (for example, production (1)), the light emission states of the first panel region 82a and the second panel region 82b in the production panel member 82 may be different due to different movable patterns.

  The systems (1) to (4) are information indicating attributes predetermined for the contents of the effect of the board accessory 80. More specifically, in this embodiment, the systems (1) to (4) are, for example, the display mode of the shutter member 81 (display / non-display of characters) and the display mode of the effect panel member 82 (light emission state / non-display). The light emission state is distinguished according to the combination mode. Thereby, the board effect pattern “BE01” in which the letter “A” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in the light emitting state belongs to the system (1). The system (2) includes a board effect pattern “BE02” in which the letter “B” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. The system (3) includes a board effect pattern “BE03” in which the letter “C” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. The system (4) includes a board effect pattern “BE04” in which the letter “D” is displayed by the shutter member 81 and the effect panel member 82 is in a light emitting state. That is, even if the system is the same, the type of characters displayed by the shutter member 81 may be different due to different movable patterns. These systems (1) to (4) are used in common with those relating to the production contents of the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 'described above.

[Common production table]
As shown in FIG. 49, the common effect table includes a common effect pattern type (“KE01” to “KE12”), a first frame effect effect pattern type (“W1E01” to “W1E04”), and a second frame role. Type of object effect pattern ("W2E01" to "W2E04"), type of board effect effect pattern ("BE01" to "BE08"), movable pattern ("pattern A", "pattern B"), and type of system (Systems (1) to (4)) are defined, and when the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′ and the board accessory 80 are caused to execute the production contents belonging to the common system. To be referenced.

  The common performance patterns “KE01” to “KE04” are the common production patterns without determining the production contents of the board member 80 when a common system is determined from the plurality of systems (1) to (4). This is information for determining the production contents of the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ belonging to the system. On the other hand, the common effect patterns “KE05” to “KE12” indicate that when a common system is determined among the plurality of systems (1) to (4), the first frame accessory 30 and the first frame accessory 30 belonging to the common system. This is information for determining the production contents of the two-frame accessory 30 ′ and the board accessory 80.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the common effect pattern “KE01” is determined as belonging to the common system (1), the frame effect pattern “W1E01” related to the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame The frame effect pattern “W2E01” relating to the accessory 30 ′ is determined at the same time, but the board effect pattern relating to the board accessory 80 is not particularly determined. That is, when the common effect pattern “KE01” is determined, the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ are advantageous for the player by executing the effect contents belonging to the common system (1). The degree of expectation that will result in a new gaming state is notified. When the common effect pattern “KE05” is determined as belonging to the common system (1), the frame effect pattern “W1E01” related to the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ are assigned. The frame effect pattern “W2E01”, the board effect pattern “BE01”, and the movable pattern “pattern A” related to the board accessory 80 are simultaneously determined. That is, when the common effect pattern “KE05” is determined, the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 execute the effect contents belonging to the common system (1). The player is notified of the degree of expectation that will be in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and at that time, the board accessory 80 performs an effect operation of irradiating light toward the first frame accessory 30. Further, when the common effect pattern “KE09” is determined as belonging to the common system (1), the frame effect pattern “W1E01” related to the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ are set. The frame effect pattern “W2E01”, the board effect pattern “BE05”, and the movable pattern “pattern B” related to the board accessory 80 are simultaneously determined. That is, when the common effect pattern “KE09” is determined, the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 execute the effect contents belonging to the common system (1). Then, the degree of expectation that will be a gaming state advantageous to the player is notified, and at that time, in the board accessory 80, an effect operation is performed such that light is emitted toward the second frame accessory 30 ′. As a result, as the effect operation of each accessory, notification is performed so that the expectation level that the gaming state is advantageous to the player increases in the order of “KE01” <“KE05” <“KE09”. .

[Variation production pattern determination processing]
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a variation effect pattern determination process in another embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern of the special symbol included in the change pattern designation command with reference to the change effect table (see FIG. 45) corresponding to the effect mode currently being executed (S291). ).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 acquires the value of the effect mode flag indicating the effect mode currently being executed from the work RAM 203 (S292). Then, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the acquired effect mode flag is “3”, that is, whether or not it is the effect mode (3) (S293). In the process of S293, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “3” (S293: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S304 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (S293: YES), the sub CPU 201 acquires a common effect execution flag corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S291 from the variable effect table, and the common CPU Whether or not the value of the effect execution flag is “1”, that is, whether or not the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 execute the contents of the effect belonging to the common system. A determination is made (S294).

  If it is determined in S294 that the value of the common effect execution flag is not “1” (S194: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S296 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the common effect execution flag is “1” (S294: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the common effect table (see FIG. 49) and determines the common effect pattern from the table by lottery. (S295). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S296. Thus, during the execution of the effect mode (3), information indicating the common effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 in response to the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol. There are cases where the frame content 30, the second frame role 30 ′, and the board role 80 simultaneously execute the production contents belonging to a common system.

  In S296, the sub CPU 201 obtains the first frame accessory movable flag corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S291 from the variation effect table, and whether or not the value of the first frame accessory movable flag is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not the content corresponding to the frame 1 effect pattern is to be executed by the first frame accessory 30 (S296).

  If it is determined in S296 that the value of the first frame accessory movable flag is not “1” (S296: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S299 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first frame accessory movable flag is “1” (S296: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the first frame accessory effect table (see FIG. 46), and from this table. The frame 1 effect pattern is determined by lottery (S297). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S298. In S298, the sub CPU 201 temporarily stores a system corresponding to the determined frame 1 effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 (S298). Thereby, during execution of production | presentation mode (3), the 1st frame accessory 30 may perform the production | presentation content according to the frame 1 production | presentation pattern according to the change display start of a special symbol. Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S299.

  In S299, the sub CPU 201 acquires the second frame accessory movable flag corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S291 from the variation effect table, and determines whether or not the value of the second frame accessory movable flag is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not the second frame accessory 30 ′ executes the contents of the effect corresponding to the frame 2 effect pattern (S299).

  If it is determined in S299 that the value of the second frame accessory movable flag is not “1” (S299: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S302 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the second frame accessory movable flag is “1” (S299: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the second frame accessory effect table (see FIG. 47), and from this table. A frame 2 effect pattern is determined by lottery (S300). Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S301. In S301, the sub CPU 201 temporarily stores a system corresponding to the determined frame 2 effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 (S301). Thus, during the execution of the effect mode (3), the second frame accessory 30 'may execute the effect contents corresponding to the frame 2 effect pattern in response to the start of the special symbol variation display. Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S302.

  In S302, the sub CPU 201 obtains a board role movable flag corresponding to the stage pattern determined in S291 from the fluctuation stage table, and whether or not the value of the board role movable flag is “1”, that is, the board stage. It is determined whether or not the board content 80 executes the production content corresponding to the pattern (S302).

  If it is determined in S302 that the value of the board accessory movable flag is not “1” (S302: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S304 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the board role movable flag is “1” (S302: YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the board role effect table (see FIG. 48), and the board effect pattern is determined from this table. It is determined by lottery (S303). At this time, the sub CPU 201 determines a board effect pattern such that a system different from the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 is selected. Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S304. As a result, during the execution of the production mode (3), the production contents belonging to a system different from the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′ are displayed on the board accessory 80 according to the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol. May execute.

  In the present embodiment, during execution of the production mode (3), the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 do not belong to a common system but are simultaneously executed. In such a case, the degree of expectation for the big hit increases. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the production mode (3), the production contents belonging to the common (same) system are used for the first frame combination 30, the second frame combination 30 ′, and the board combination 80. Although not executed, it is possible that all of the first frame accessory, the second frame accessory, and the board accessory can execute the production contents belonging to the common system.

  In S304, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the effect mode flag acquired in S292 is “2”, that is, the effect mode (2) (S304). In the process of S304, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “2” (S304: NO), the sub CPU 201 proceeds to the process of S306 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (S304: YES), the sub CPU 201 performs an effect mode transition determination process (S305). This effect mode transition determination process is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In S306, the sub CPU 201 clears the system corresponding to the frame 1 effect pattern and the frame 2 effect pattern temporarily stored in the work RAM 20 in S298 and S301 (S306). After the process of S306, the sub CPU 201 ends the variation effect pattern determination process.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the other embodiment as described above, the production contents belonging to the common system in all of the three production means such as the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80. On the other hand, for example, there may be a case where the content of the effect belonging to the common system is executed only by the two effect means that are a set of the first frame accessory 30 and the second frame accessory 30 ′. This can further enhance the effect of the effect given to the player by combining the effect contents in a complex manner, and can enhance the interest for the effect contents belonging to the common system. For the first frame accessory, the second frame accessory, and the board accessory, any two of these actors are arbitrarily selected, and the contents of the effects belonging to the system common to the two selected actors are displayed. Even if it is executed, the same effect can be obtained.

  In addition, the degree of expectation for the big hit gaming state from the viewpoint of whether or not the production contents executed in each of the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 belong to a common system Therefore, the player can increase interest in the production contents belonging to the common system.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, only one of the first frame accessory 30, the second frame accessory 30 ′, and the board accessory 80 may operate alone, which is For the expectation level for an advantageous gaming state, such as a jackpot lottery probability, a probability probability gaming state lottery probability, a short-time gaming state lottery probability, etc. Independent production operation <Individual production operation of board feature <Expectation is expected to increase in the order of production operation corresponding to a common system, but not limited to this aspect, it can be a combination of various production operations The degree of expectation can be changed accordingly.

  The expectation degree of jackpot and the type of effect are not limited to those according to the above-described embodiment, but can be variously changed according to specifications. For example, the relationship between the expectation degree of jackpot and notification by the effect operation is described above. You may make it become the reverse relationship to what is based on. In addition, as a condition for performing the performance action of each accessory, a point that increases every time a lottery for whether or not a big hit is made is used, and when the point reaches a predetermined value, the above condition is satisfied. Alternatively, after the player performs a predetermined operation, the effect operation of each accessory may be performed.

  With respect to the board combination and the frame combination, for example, it may be determined whether or not the production operation is performed according to the number of operations and the operation amount of the production button. In this case, based on the operation result of the effect button, the mode of the effect operation and the content of the effect performed thereafter may be changed.

  The various techniques of the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines, such as a sealed pachinko machine, a ball game machine, a pachislot game machine, a gaming machine, a sealed game machine, a rotary game machine, etc. It can also be applied to various gaming machines.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 ... Main unit (main unit)
3 ... Base door 4 ... Glass door 12 ... Game board 13 ... Display device (effect display means)
15 ... Launching device (launching means)
16 ... Dispensing device 25 ... Launch handle (operating means)
30 .. Frame accessory, first frame accessory (second rendering means)
30 '... second frame accessory (third effect means)
43a ... first sphere passage detector 43b ... second sphere passage detector 44 ... first start port 45 ... second start port (starting region)
46 ... Ordinary electric accessory 51, 52 ... General prize opening 53 ... Large prize opening (variable winning means)
55 ... Out port 56 ... Game nail 61 ... Special symbol display device 62 ... Normal symbol display device 63 ... Normal symbol hold display device 64 ... First special symbol hold display device 65 ... Second special symbol hold display device (identification information display means) )
70 ... main control circuit 71 ... main CPU (lottery means, lottery probability state control means, passage probability state control means, technique state determination means)
72 ... Main ROM
73 ... Main RAM
80 ... Board (first production means)
123 ... Discharge / launch control circuit 200 ... Sub-control circuit 201 ... Sub CPU (production mode execution control means, production control means)
202 ... Program ROM
203 ... Work RAM
205 ... Display control circuit 206 ... Audio control circuit 207 ... Lamp control circuit 208 ... Production button control circuit 209 ... Accessory control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
Variable winning means provided in the gaming area and capable of varying between an easy winning mode in which a game ball is easily won and a difficult winning mode in which winning is difficult;
A starting area that is provided in the gaming area and is capable of varying between an easy passage mode in which a game ball can easily pass and a difficult passage mode in which it is difficult to pass;
On the condition that the game ball passes through the starting area, the variable winning means changes over an execution period defined in advance in a winning easy mode and a difficult winning mode, and the gaming ball wins the variable winning means. A lottery means for enabling one of a plurality of special game states to be given a predetermined game value and performing a lottery as to whether or not to activate any of the plurality of special game states;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, identification information display means for derivation and display after the identification information is variably displayed;
Production display means for displaying production information based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
As the lottery probability state of the lottery means, it is possible to control a lottery high probability state and a low lottery low probability state with a relatively high probability that it is determined that any one of the plurality of special gaming states is activated, Based on the display result of the identification information display means, the lottery probability state control means for controlling the lottery high probability state or the lottery low probability state after the special gaming state is completed;
As a passing probability state in which the ease of passing of the game ball in the starting area is defined probabilistically, it is possible to control a passing high probability state in which the gaming ball is relatively easy to pass and a passing low probability state in which it is difficult to pass, When the number of lotteries of the lottery means reaches a predetermined number of times, the pass probability state control means capable of controlling the transition from the high pass probability state to the low pass probability state;
Based on the lottery probability state and the passing probability state when it is determined that one of the plurality of special gaming states is activated as a lottery result of the lottery means, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state Gaming state determination means for determining the lottery probability state and the passing probability state,
As a mode when the effect display means displays the effect information, an effect mode execution control means for controlling a plurality of effect modes to be executed,
With
The plurality of special game states include a first special game state in which the execution period is the same, and the game state after the end is the lottery low probability state and the passing high probability state, and the game state after the end. And a second special gaming state that becomes the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state,
The plurality of special gaming states further have different execution periods from the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state, and the gaming state after the end becomes the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state. 3rd special game state is included,
The plurality of performance modes are executed on the condition that the game state is in the lottery low probability state and the passing high probability state, or in the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state. In the first effect mode, the second effect mode executed on condition that the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state are gaming state, and the lottery high probability state and the passing high probability state gaming state A third performance mode that is executed on the condition that is different from the second performance mode,
The production mode execution control means includes:
When the first special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first effect mode is controlled to be executed,
When the second special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the first effect mode, the second effect mode is controlled to be executed.
When the second special game state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the second effect mode, the first effect mode is controlled to be executed.
When the third special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the second effect mode, control is performed to maintain the execution of the second effect mode,
When the third special gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the first effect mode, the third effect mode is controlled to be executed,
When the third special game state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the execution of the third effect mode, control is performed so as to maintain the execution of the third effect mode. , Gaming machines.   The effect mode execution control means selects the second special game state based on the lottery result of the lottery means during the first effect mode executed based on the selection of the second special game state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is controlled to execute the second effect mode even when a predetermined game condition different from that to be performed is satisfied. On the condition that the game ball passes through the starting area, the variable winning means is a gaming state that fluctuates over a predetermined execution period in an easy winning mode and a difficult winning mode, and the gaming state before the operation is changed to On the other hand, it has a specific gaming state in which the gaming state after the end of operation is not advantageous for the player,
The lottery means performs a lottery on whether to operate any of the plurality of special game states and the specific game state,
The effect mode execution control means executes the effect mode being executed when the specific gaming state is selected based on the lottery result of the lottery means during execution of any of the plurality of effect modes. It controls so that it may maintain, The game machine of Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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