JP2015208572A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience in an image showing information on a game machine.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 comprises: game control means 200 for executing a predetermined game, in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition; first display means 31 capable of displaying an image; second display means 32 capable of displaying an image; and display control means 300 for controlling display of the image in the first display means 31 and display of the image in the second display means 32. The display control means 300, while executing a predetermined game, executes displaying a performance image configuring performance related to the predetermined game in the first display means 31 and executes displaying an information image indicating information on the game machine in the second display means 32.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including display means capable of displaying an image, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of displaying an image indicating information related to the gaming machine on the display means.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of displaying an image indicating information related to a gaming machine on a display means is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, when a game stop state occurs, a demonstration image is displayed on the symbol display device. If an operation of the left switch is detected during the display of the demonstration image, the reach action introduction image is displayed in place of the demonstration image on the symbol display device. The reach action introduction image shows the relationship between the contents of the reach action and the reliability.

JP 2004-350998 A

However, in a conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the convenience of an image indicating information related to the gaming machine may be reduced.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the reach action introduction image (image showing information related to the gaming machine) can be displayed only during the occurrence of the gaming stop state. That is, when the reach action actually appears, the reach action introduction image cannot be displayed. Therefore, the time when the reach action introduction image is displayed becomes inappropriate, and the convenience of the reach action introduction image may be reduced.
The subject of this invention is improving the convenience of the image which shows the information regarding a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first invention includes a game control means for executing a predetermined game in response to establishment of a predetermined condition, a first display means capable of displaying an image, A gaming machine comprising: second display means capable of displaying an image; display control means for controlling image display on the first display means and image display on the second display means. The display control means executes display of an effect image constituting an effect related to the predetermined game on the first display means during execution of the predetermined game, and also displays the game on the second display means. It is possible to display an information image indicating information about the machine.
In the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to display an information image during execution of a predetermined game. As a result, the time when the information image is displayed is appropriate, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.
Specifically, when the information image is configured to indicate information related to the predetermined game, the information image indicating the information related to the predetermined game being executed may be displayed on the second display unit during execution of the predetermined game. It becomes possible. Accordingly, the player can acquire information regarding the predetermined game when the predetermined game is being executed, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.
Further, when the information image is configured to indicate information related to the effect related to the predetermined game, the second display unit displays an information image indicating information related to the effect being executed during execution of the effect related to the predetermined game. It becomes possible. Thus, the player can acquire information related to the effect when the effect related to the predetermined game is being executed, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.

  Here, the predetermined condition corresponds to acquisition of start information based on a game ball entering a start port 51, 52 described later. The predetermined game corresponds to a special symbol change display described later. The game control means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S102, S105, S35) described later. A first effect image display device 31 described later corresponds to the first display means. A second effect image display device 32 described later corresponds to the second display means. The display control means corresponds to an effect control device 300 described later. As the information image, a branch image a, b, c, d, a result image a, b, c, d, and a booklet image m described later are applicable.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising operating means that can be operated by a player, wherein the display control means detects that the operating means has been operated. And a first determination unit that determines whether or not display of the information image is requested based on a detection status by the detection unit, and a determination that the display of the information image is requested by the first determination unit. A second determination unit that determines whether or not to permit the display of the information image, and the second display unit that determines that the display of the information image is permitted by the second determination unit. Display execution means for executing display of the information image, wherein the second determination means does not permit display of the information image when a predetermined effect is being executed.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, the information image is displayed based on the operation status of the operation means that can be operated by the player. Thereby, the player can display the information image as appropriate during execution of the predetermined game. Therefore, the convenience of the information image can be further improved.
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, an information image cannot be displayed during execution of the predetermined effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation from being hindered by displaying the information image on the second display means.
Here, the input button 5c described later corresponds to the operation means. The detection means corresponds to a second operation detection switch 25 described later. The first determination means corresponds to an effect control device 300 (step S204) described later. As the second determination means, the permission determination means according to the modification corresponds. As the display execution means, an effect control device 300 (steps S266 and S267) described later corresponds. The predetermined effect corresponds to a jackpot notice effect described later.

A gaming machine according to a third invention is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, the predetermined effect is an effect using the second display means.
In the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to prevent the performance using the second display means from being hindered.

A gaming machine according to a fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third inventions, wherein the information image is executed in the gaming machine and information relating to the game executed in the gaming machine. It is characterized by showing at least one of the information related to the production.
In the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, during the execution of the predetermined game, at least one of information relating to the game executed in the gaming machine and information relating to the effect executed in the gaming machine is displayed on the second display means. It is possible to display an information image indicating.
Thus, when a predetermined game is being executed, the player can acquire at least one of information related to the game executed in the gaming machine and information related to the effect executed in the gaming machine. The convenience of information images can be improved.
Here, a booklet image m described later corresponds to the information image.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the information image indicates information related to an effect relating to the predetermined game.
In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, during the execution of the predetermined game, it is possible to display an information image indicating information related to the effect related to the predetermined game on the second display means.
Thus, the player can acquire information related to the effect when the effect related to the predetermined game is being executed, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.
Here, as the information image, branch images a, b, c, d described later, and result images a, b, c, d correspond.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of an image indicating information related to a gaming machine.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind (type) of winning in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command transmitted with respect to an effect control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows holding | maintenance number production management processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting effect management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting method of the sub image data which concerns on "effect flow display mode." It is a figure which shows an example of the branch image which concerns on a reach notice effect flow display. It is a figure which shows an example of the result image which concerns on a reach notice effect flow display. It is a figure which shows an example of the branch image which concerns on an expansion effect flow display. It is a figure which shows an example of the result image which concerns on an expansion effect flow display. It is a figure which shows an example of the branch image which concerns on the chance up effect flow display A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the result image which concerns on the chance up effect flow display A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the branch image which concerns on the chance up effect flow display B. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the result image which concerns on the chance up effect flow display. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal image. It is a flowchart which shows production mode management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the booklet image on which "game description information" was displayed. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the booklet image on which "production | presentation description information" was displayed. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the booklet image on which "production | presentation description information" was displayed. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the booklet image on which "production | presentation description information" was displayed. It is a flowchart which shows a display pattern value management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of an effect design.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a substantially square door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board 10 through the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rental balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b and an input button 5c arranged on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect button 5b is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to protrude upward from the tray unit 5. The effect button 5b can be pressed by the player (pressed downward). Inside the saucer unit 5, a first operation detection switch 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is disposed. The first operation detection switch 24 outputs a first operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) every time the effect button 5b is pressed.
The input button 5c includes four keys ("up key", "down key", "right key", and "left key"). Each key can be pressed by the player. Inside the saucer unit 5, a second operation detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the pressing operation of each key is disposed. The second operation detection switch 25 outputs a second operation signal corresponding to each key to the effect control device 300 every time each key is pressed.

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a resistance value corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotational operation.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 30 is formed on the front surface of the game board 10 in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. In addition, a first effect image display device 31 and a second effect image display device 32 are disposed in a substantially central portion of the game area 30.
The first image display device 31 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. On the display screen 31a of the first image display device 31, three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 34) in which the effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 34) is displayed, and the effect symbol z2 (see FIG. 34). ) Is displayed, and an effect symbol display area a4 (see FIG. 34) can be configured.

In each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numbers, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z1 has a “numeric symbol” configured including numbers (any one of “1” to “8”).
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 includes a color bar.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3 (the types of effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed. In the effect symbol display area a4, and the type of effect symbol z2 (the color represented by the color bar) is sequentially changed. On the other hand, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is a display of the effect symbol display area a4 while displaying one kind of effect symbols z1 in the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. 1 indicates that one kind of effect design z2 is displayed (a color bar displays a predetermined color).
In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.

The second effect image display device 32 is arranged on the front side and the lower side of the first effect image display device 31. The 2nd effect image display apparatus 32 is comprised by variable display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display and a CRT display, for example. In the second effect image display device 32, a display screen 32a capable of displaying an effect image is provided on the front side thereof, and a decoration part (not shown) provided with a predetermined decoration is provided on the back side thereof. Is provided. On the display screen 32a of the second image display device 32, the reserved symbol display area b (FIGS. 19 to 27, 29) in which the reserved symbol x (see FIGS. 19 to 27 and FIGS. 29 to 32) is displayed. (See FIG. 32).
The second effect image display device 32 rotates around a rotation axis (not shown) extending in the left-right direction (left-right direction shown in FIG. 2), so that the display screen 32a faces the front side (first state). 2) and a second state (not shown) in which the decorative portion faces the front side. The second effect image display device 32 is rotated by the motor 26 (see FIG. 3).

A start gate 41 is provided on the left side of the first effect image display device 31. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 (see FIG. 3) in response to detection of the passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
A first start port 51 is provided below the second image display device 32. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that is open upward (so-called “nose”), and a game ball can be entered at all times. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first starting port 51. Main controller 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port 51. The second start port 52 has a start port opening and closing which can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. A member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second start port 52 is normally closed when the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. Main controller 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start port 52, a special winning port 53 is provided. The big prize opening 53 has a big prize opening opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 53 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the big hit gaming state occurs, the big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and the game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control device 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 (see FIG. 3) in response to an input of a detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.

In the gaming area 30, an out port 54 is provided below the big winning port 53 for collecting gaming balls that have not won any of the winning ports. In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gate 41.
A state display device 63 is provided on the right side of the first start port 51. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, and the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of round games executed), and the like are displayed.

Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies power (electric power) to the main control device 200, the production control device (sub-control device) 300, the payout control device 400, and the control devices 200, 300, 400. And a power supply device 600.
Each of the control devices 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program.

Main controller 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 104 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control device 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control device 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as random number counters related to games, flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 acquires start information (game information) that is acquired when a detection signal is input from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. Is provided in the starting information storage area. The start information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
In addition, as the starting information storage area, it is possible to store the starting information (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 starting information”) acquired when the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is input. Special figure 1 start information storage area and start information acquired in response to the input of a detection signal from special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 start information") can be stored. And a special figure 2 starting information storage area. In the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) is set as an upper limit, respectively, and start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) Can be stored.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Thus, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply 600 is interrupted. The stored information can be held (saved).

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]). Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

The effect control device 300 displays the effect image on the first effect image display device 31, the effect image display on the second effect image display device 32, and the lighting / lighting of the lamp 21 based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Each of blinking, sound output by the sound generator 22 and driving of the motor 26 are controlled.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control device 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control device 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the contents of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read out according to the effect program related to the determined effect content, and the read control data is used as the first effect image display device 31, the second effect image display device 42, the lamp. 21 and the sound generator 22.
In addition, when the content of the effect using the effect button 5b is determined, the CPU of the effect control device 300 monitors whether or not the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24, and the first operation signal The control data corresponding to the presence / absence of input is read out, and the read control data is output to each of the first effect image display device 31, the second effect image display device 32, the lamp 21 and the sound generator 22.
Further, the CPU of the effect control device 300 monitors the presence or absence of the input of the second operation signal from the second operation detection switch 25 and, when detecting the input of the second operation signal, displays a second effect image display to be described later. The process for switching the effect mode (“normal effect display mode”, “booklet display mode” or “effect flow display mode”) by the device 32 or the switching of the booklet image m in the “booklet display mode” is executed. In the effect control device 300, the operation of the input button 5c (input of the second operation signal from the second operation detection switch 25) is always treated as effective.

The payout control device 400 controls a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control device 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launch device 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the operation of launching the game ball by the game ball launch device 423 so that the game ball is launched to the game area 30 with a strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.
Also, the payout control device 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on each of the control command received from the main control device 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a game ball payout device 440 is connected to the payout control device 400. The game ball payout device 440 executes a game ball payout operation for paying out game balls to the tray 5a.
Based on the control command received from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by the game ball payout device 440.

The payout control device 400 is connected to each of the ball lending switch 401, the return switch 402, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410.
The ball lending switch 401 transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the ball lending button 7a.
When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal from the ball lending switch 401, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card. Then, the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal for instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410. .
Based on the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to paying out a ball by the game ball paying device 440. Specifically, every time a ball lending instruction signal is received from the CR unit 500, a game ball payout operation related to payout of a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls is controlled.

The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. To the frequency display device 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return switch 402 transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the return button 7b. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning types (types) in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the present embodiment, one type of "per game" is set as the type of game state per game that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

If “winning per symbol” is selected, the normal symbol display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as “per symbol per symbol”. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control.
Time-shortening control refers to control in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared to when the control is not being executed, and the opening / closing member 52a is opened in the game state per normal drawing. The number of times is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per ordinary drawing is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
When “winning” is selected, the number of opening of the start opening / closing member 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the start opening / closing member 52a at each time is 0.5 [s. ] Or 2.0 [s]. At this time, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start port opening / closing member 52a are set to 2.0 [s] × 3 [times] during execution of the time reduction control, and 0.5 when the time reduction control is stopped. [S] × 1 [times] is set. The opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time ends when the set opening time has elapsed since the start port opening / closing member 52a was opened.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit gaming state, a round game in which the big winning opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, as a type (type) of the jackpot gaming state that occurs when winning the lottery of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). , “Big jackpot 1” to “Big jackpot 3” are set.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus symbols”. Here, the “bonus symbol” is, for example, a “numeric symbol” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates the same predetermined number such as “7, 7, 7”. The effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
Here, for example, the “chance symbol” indicates that the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is the same predetermined number (“bonus symbol”) such as “1, 1, 1”. It is assumed that the “design symbols” except for the “numerical symbols” are arranged, and the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 is blue.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”. The “offset symbol” is, for example, an effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and a “numeric symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”. The number to be displayed is a combination different from the number indicated by the “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the “big hit 1” is won, the number of round games is set to 16 [times], and when the “big hit 2” or “big hit 3” is won, the number of round games is 2 [times] is set.
In addition, when “winner 1” is won, the longest opening time of the big winning opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set to the first time (30.0 [s] in this embodiment). In the case of winning “Big jackpot 2” or “Big jackpot 3”, the longest opening time of the big winning opening / closing member 53a in each round game is a second time shorter than the first time (in this embodiment, 6.0 [s]). In each round game (opening of the winning opening / closing member 53a), the longest opening time has elapsed since the opening of the winning opening / closing member 53a, and the game ball to the winning opening 53 When the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined upper limit for winning number”), the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit number of winnings is set to 10 [balls].

Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). doing. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/39). . The main controller 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 3”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.
And, when “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 2” is won, the “Special Figure High Probability State” Is born. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “big hit 3”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated.
Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time control is started in response to the end of “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”. After this short-time control is started, the big hit gaming state is not generated, and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 70 [times]). ) And the special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) are executed.

(About control commands)
Next, a control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command transmitted from the main control device to the effect control device.
The main control device 200 and the effect control device 200 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between main control device 200 and effect control device 300 is performed in only one direction from main control device 200 to effect control device 300, and communication from effect control device 300 to main control device 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 is composed of 1-byte preceding data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte subsequent data indicating the content of the control command. Yes.
Then, main controller 200 transmits a control command composed of preceding data and subsequent data to effect control device 300 by serial communication. In the production control device 300, when a control command is received from the main control device 200, a serial communication interruption occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interruption processing.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, Stop designation command, status designation command, hold number designation command, etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command designates “out of symbol” or “big hit p symbol” (one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”) as a special symbol stop symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating variation patterns for variation display of special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command each designate a variation pattern associated with the variation time by designating the variation time.
The first variation pattern designation command is a first period (for example, a period from the start of variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of “reach display” described later) in the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2. A variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”) is designated. In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.

In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” are set as the first variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (such as a pseudo continuous variation display) that expects a big hit gaming state to occur during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is not performed.
The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed one or more times during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2.
Here, the pseudo continuous variation display means that the variation of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display region a4 is continued, and the effect symbol z1 is displayed at the lottery result display positions in two or more regions of the effect symbol display regions a1 to a3. After the temporary stop display is performed, it refers to a display in which the normal variation display of the effect symbol z1 is performed again in all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.
The temporary stop display is a display that is displayed in a state in which one type of effect symbol z1 is shaken without changing the displayed effect symbol z1 at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Say. Further, the normal variation display means that the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position (the position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed) in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. A display that is sequentially changed.
In particular, in this embodiment, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed once, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice, and “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice. In addition, “3 times pseudo continuous variation” in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed is set.
The expectation level of each “pseudo continuous variation pattern” is “3 times pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation” (highest expectation → It is set to be (expected). Here, the degree of expectation refers to the degree of likelihood that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is selected (the same applies hereinafter).

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a period from the start of reach display until the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2) in the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. , “Second variation pattern”). Here, the second period is a period after the first period. In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern” are set as the second variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (reach display or the like) that expects a big hit gaming state to occur is not performed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the reach state means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. In addition, the effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas are in a combination included in the “big hit symbol” (for example, “the two or more effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same numbers” State in which “numeric symbol” is temporarily displayed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach A”, and “super reach B” are set as the “reach fluctuation pattern”. Further, “super reach A1” to “super reach A3” are set as “super reach A”, and “super reach B1” to “super reach B3” are set as “super reach B”.
In each of “Super Reach A” and “Super Reach B”, a predetermined reach effect is executed after the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state, while in “Normal reach”, a reach effect is not executed. In “super reach A”, “reach effect A” is executed as a reach effect, and in “super reach B”, “reach effect B” is executed as a reach effect.
In the “reach effect A”, an effect image related to the character A is displayed on the display screen 31a of the first effect image display device 31, and in the effect image, a predetermined dialogue (hereinafter, referred to as character A) uttered by the character A at a predetermined timing. “Cut-in dialogue” is displayed. In “Super Reach A1”, the color of “Cut In Dialogue” is displayed in “black”, in “Super Reach A2”, the color of “Cut In Dialogue” is displayed in “Green”, and “Super Reach A3” is displayed. ", The color of" cut-in dialogue "is displayed in" red ".
In the “reach effect B”, an effect image related to the character B is displayed on the display screen 31a of the first effect image display device 31, and in the effect image, an image related to the character C (hereinafter referred to as “cut”). In-image ") is displayed. In “Super Reach B1”, the background of “Cut-in image” is displayed in “Solid white”, and in “Super Reach B2”, the background of “Cut-in image” is displayed in “Solid red”, In “super reach B3”, the background of “cut-in image” is displayed in “tiger pattern”.

The expectation level of each “reach fluctuation pattern” is set to be “super reach B”, “super reach A”, “normal reach” (high expectation → low expectation) in descending order of expectation. Has been. In addition, the expectation level of each “Super Reach A” is “Super Reach A3”, “Super Reach A2”, “Super Reach A1” (high expectation → low expectation) in descending order of expectation. Is set to Further, the expectation level of each “super reach B” is “super reach B3”, “super reach B2”, “super reach B1” (high expectation → low expectation) in descending order of expectation. Is set to
In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are set to correspond to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, respectively. The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.
The hold number designation command is a command for designating a change in the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number). The number-of-holds designation command designates that the number of special figure hold is increased by 1 or that the number of special figure hold is decreased by one. The hold number designation command is transmitted when the special figure hold number changes.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
First, the functions of hardware configured in the main controller 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 65535) one by one. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random number, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main controller.
When power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 repeatedly executes the main loop process shown in FIG. 6 after executing a predetermined initialization process.
When the main loop process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S10.
In step S10, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. This prohibits execution of serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S11, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated. The initial value random number is a random number for updating (changing) an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
In other words, the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter are changed each time the random number value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value set in the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S12, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the payout control device 400 is analyzed.
In step S13, a control command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In the control command transmission process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is stored in a transmission buffer (not shown) of the output port 250. As a result, the control commands stored in the transmission buffer of the output port 250 are sequentially transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S14, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. Thus, the period from the execution of the process according to step S14 to the execution of the process according to step S10 is an interrupt permission period during which execution of serial communication reception interrupt process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted.
In step S15, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In other random number update processing, soft random numbers excluding jackpot symbol random numbers (variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a serial communication reception interrupt process executed by the main controller.
When the CPU 210 receives a control command from the payout control device 400 during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop process or the interrupt permission period related to the timer interrupt process, the CPU 210 executes the serial communication reception interrupt process. Note that the serial communication reception interrupt process is a process for prohibiting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the serial communication reception interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In the register saving process, the values of the registers (accumulator A and flag register F) used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.

In step S21, it is determined whether or not data is present in the reception buffer for receiving the control command. If it is determined that data is present in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22, and the data is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that there is no data (No), the process proceeds to step S23.
In step S22, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the received data storage process, data existing in the reception buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S23, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S20 is restored, and an interrupt is permitted. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main controller.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined period (for example, 4.0 [ms]). Then, the CPU 210 executes timer interrupt processing in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop processing. The timer interrupt process is a process for permitting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S31, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32. The initial value random number update process in step S31 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S11.

In step S32, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the soft lance update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S33, a switch check process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In the switch check process, the presence or absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 104 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any one of the detection sensors 101 to 104 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S34, a special figure random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S35, a special figure changing process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S36, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S37, a general-purpose random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S38, a normal map change process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S39, a game process per game for controlling the game state per game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S40, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S33. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a prize ball number designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Further, in the prize ball payout process, a control command is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In the present embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 3 [sphere], and the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 are provided. When a detection signal is input from the award, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 5 [balls], and when a detection signal is input from the large winning ball detection sensor 103, 13 [balls] ] Is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
When the payout control device 400 receives the award ball number designation command from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 performs a game ball payout operation relating to the payout of the game ball award ball with the number of prize balls designated by the award ball number designation command. The payout device 440 is executed.

In step S41, a port output process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. In the port output process, various control signals are output to the general-purpose display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the big prize opening solenoid 65, and the like. Is done.
In step S42, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S30 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S34 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S34, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S103.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S102, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.

In step S102, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are designated as special figure 1 start information. As shown in FIG.
In the special figure 1 random number storage process, a pending number designation command for designating that the special figure pending number has increased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S103, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S104 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S104, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S105, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S105, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 2 random number storage processing, the special bonus random number (random number value) obtained from the corresponding loop counter is acquired from the corresponding special counter, and the special bonus 2 starting information is obtained. (Game state) is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In the special figure 2 random number storage process, a pending number designation command designating that the special figure pending number has increased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S35 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S35, the process first proceeds to step S110 as shown in FIG.
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in effect, and if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (No), the process proceeds to step S111 and if the jackpot gaming state is determined (Yes) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on whether or not the jackpot gaming state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S111, it is determined whether the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the special symbol notification is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S117. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S112, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S113, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S113, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value (jackpot determination). And if the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit” (winning), and if the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is “out of” (losing) Is determined.
In the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is performed with priority over the special figure 1 start information. Run. In addition, about the starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information and Special Figure 2 starting information) stored in the starting information storage area (Special Figure 1 starting information storage area and Special Figure 2 starting information storage area), the Special Figure 1 starting information And it is good also as a structure which performs jackpot determination in an order from the starting information acquired (stored) previously through the special figure 2 starting information.
Here, in the following description, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S113 is referred to as “determination start information”.

The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, as the special symbol lottery table, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol low probability state” and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special symbol high probability state” are stored. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability. .
Then, in the jackpot determination process, based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”). Make a jackpot decision. Thereby, the lottery result ("winning" or "losing") of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Here, the current gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S114, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S113.
Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won by the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information is read and read. Based on the jackpot symbol random number, the stop symbol (the type of “jackpot symbol” (type of jackpot game state)) is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost due to the jackpot determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which correspondences between jackpot symbol random numbers and jackpot symbol types are registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, “one jackpot symbol” (“jackpot 1”) is selected as compared to the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery. Is set to a high probability.

In the determination of “hit symbol”, when the determination start information is the special symbol 1 start information, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery , The type of jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery. The type (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”) is determined.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol form to be stopped and displayed. Further, a symbol type designation command (“special jackpot p symbol designation” or “outlier symbol designation”) for designating the determined stop symbol is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S115, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the contents of the first fluctuation pattern and the contents of the second fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the read fluctuation pattern random number. .
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. In addition, as the first variation pattern determination table, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the jackpot determination results (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored.
In the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to “big hit”, the probability that the “pseudo continuous variation pattern” is selected is higher than that in the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to “out”.
In addition, as the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of suspensions is stored. ing.
The first fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the time-shortening control is shorter in the first fluctuation pattern determination table than the first fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the time-shortening control being stopped (when the time-shortening control is not being executed). A first variation pattern relating to time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. In addition, the contents of the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of suspensions are set so that the first variation pattern associated with a shorter variation time is determined as the number of suspensions increases.

The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern determination table in which correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variation pattern determination table, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the jackpot determination results (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored.
In the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “big hit”, only “reach variation pattern” is registered (“normal variation pattern” is not registered). On the other hand, a “reach fluctuation pattern” and a “normal fluctuation pattern” are registered in the second fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to “out”.
Further, as the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of suspensions is stored. ing.
Then, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the short time control has a shorter variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) than the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. ) Is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of reservations are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of reservations increases.

In the variation time setting process, first, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination, the execution status of the time reduction control, the number of suspensions, etc. The content of the variation pattern is determined.
In addition, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of jackpot determination, the execution status of the time-saving control, the number of suspensions, etc. To do.
Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the variation time setting process, a first variation pattern designating command (designating the variation pattern m) for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designating command (designating the content of the determined second variation pattern) ( (Variation pattern n designation) is stored in the port output request buffer. Further, the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is decremented by 1, and a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number has decreased by 1 is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first variation pattern designation command, the second variation pattern designation command, and the hold number designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S116, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the special symbol variation time determined in step S115 (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.
Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S117, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S116 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S118, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.

In step S118, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S119. In the notification display end processing, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the stop symbol set in step S114. The special symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S119, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S118 is a “big jackpot symbol” (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”). If determined to be (Yes), the process proceeds to step S120, and if determined not to be a big hit symbol (No), the process proceeds to step S121.

In step S120, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 3”) based on the “jackpot symbol” (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S118. )
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag and an opening period flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer, and measurement of the opening time set by the opening period timer is started.
If the time reduction control is currently being executed, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S121, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. When it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S122, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. If it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S123, and if it is determined not to end the time reduction control (No). The process proceeds to step S124.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, and the time reduction control is not ended when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more. Is determined.

In step S123, a time-saving control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is hooked. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state designation command for designating the end of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S124, a time reduction counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S36 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S36, the process first proceeds to step S130 as shown in FIG.
In step S130, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S131, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on whether or not the jackpot gaming state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S132, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S134.
Here, whether or not it is during the opening period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the opening period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S132, it is determined whether or not to end the opening period. If it is determined to end the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S133, and if it is determined not to end the opening period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening period ends.

In step S133, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, the opening period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2” or “jackpot” 3)).
Next, the number of round games (16 [times] or 2 [times]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game counter. Furthermore, the longest open time (30.0 [s] or 6.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
Further, the flag during the opening period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S134, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S135, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S137.
Here, whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the interval period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S135, it is determined whether or not to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136, and if it is determined not to end the interval period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the interval period ends.

In step S136, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, the interval period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start processing, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, any of the types of the current jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 1" to "Big jackpot 5" Confirm).
Next, the longest opening time (30.0 [s] or 6.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed type of jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
In addition, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S137, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. When it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S138, and when it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). The process proceeds to step S143.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on whether or not a round game flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S138, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S139, and it is determined that the round game end condition is not satisfied. In (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the maximum open time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the big prize opening number counter is the predetermined prize upper limit number (this number In the embodiment, when one of the achievements of 10 [balls] is achieved, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S139, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S140. In the round game ending process, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the value of the special winning opening entrance number counter is reset.
In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter, and the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In step S140, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has not ended (No), the process proceeds to step S141, and the final round game is completed. If it is determined that has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S142.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S141, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the interval period start process, an interval period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer, and measurement of the set interval time by the interval period timer is started.
In step S142, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the ending period start process, an ending period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer, and measurement of the ending time set by the ending period timer is started.

In step S143, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined to end the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S144, and if it is determined not to end the ending period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the ending period ends.
In step S144, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In addition, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 2”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the special figure high probability state is set. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, if the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 3”, a special designation low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and a state designation command for designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S145, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S146, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing. In the present embodiment, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to all types. Therefore, in step S145, it is always determined that the time reduction control is started.
In step S146, a time reduction control start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. Also, a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
In the time reduction control start process, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S37 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S37, the process first proceeds to step S180 as shown in FIG.
In step S180, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S181 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S181, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S182 and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S182, the routine random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.

Next, the general map change process in step S38 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S38, as shown in FIG. 13, the process first proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per universal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per general figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S151, and a game per universal figure is played. If it is determined that the state is occurring (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S151, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification is being displayed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S152, and the normal symbol notification is being displayed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S157. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S152, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S153, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S153, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In the normal hit determination process, a random number per common figure included in the normal start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether the random number per common figure matches the win value. Judge whether or not (determine per common figure).

  The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which correspondence between random numbers per winning figure and winning values is registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to when the time-shortened control is stopped, a winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, a winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on whether or not the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S154, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In the stop symbol setting process, first, based on the processing result of step S153, the mode (stop symbol) of the normal symbol to be stopped is determined.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S153 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, “stop per symbol” is determined as the stop symbol, and if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, stop As a symbol, the “out of symbol” is determined.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol mode to be stopped.
In step S155, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S156. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, the first time (for example, 2.0 [s]) is set as the normal symbol variation time when the time-short control is stopped, and the normal symbol variation time is set from the first time when the time-short control is executed. A short second time (for example, 0.5 [s]) is set. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S156, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S155 is set in the common symbol variation time timer. Then, the normal symbol display device 60 starts normal symbol variation display and starts measuring the variation time by the set common symbol variation time timer.
In step S157, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S156 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S158, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S158, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S159. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display with the stop symbol set in step S154. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In step S159, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S158 is a symbol per ordinary symbol. If it is determined that it is a symbol per ordinary symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S160. If it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol per ordinary figure (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S160, a game state start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the game state start process per base figure, the game state flag per base figure is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the release time (0.5 [s] or 2.0 [ s]) is set to the start opening / closing member release timer.
Then, the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is started, and measurement of the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a by the set start port opening / closing member opening timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the second start port 52 by the second start port entrance number counter is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S39 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S39, the process first proceeds to step S170 as shown in FIG.
In step S170, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that the gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S171. If it is determined that the gaming state is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on whether or not the game state flag per game is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S171, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the start port opening / closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S172 and the start port opening / closing is determined. When it is determined that the closing condition of the member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied when the opening time set in the start port opening / closing member opening timer has elapsed.
In step S172, a game state end process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the normal game per game state end process, the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the normal game per game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Further, the respective values of the start opening / closing member opening timer and the second start opening ball number counter are reset.

(Processing executed by the production control device)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control device.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 repeatedly executes a main process (not shown) after executing a predetermined initial setting process. Then, during execution of the main process, the CPU of the effect control apparatus 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]) and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG. To do.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, first, the process proceeds to step S200.

In step S200, command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In the command reception process, the presence / absence of reception of the control command transmitted by the main controller 200 is checked. If the control command is received, the received control command is analyzed and stored in the command buffer area of the RAM. To do.
In the command reception process, whether or not an operation signal is input from each of the first operation detection switch 24 and the second operation detection switch 25 is checked, and if an operation signal is input, Information indicating the input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S201, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. When it is determined that a state designation command has been received (when the state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM), Set the production flag.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating “special figure high probability state” is received, a special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when a state designation command designating “special figure low probability state” is received, the special figure high probability state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S202, the number-of-holds effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The hold number production management process will be described later.
In step S203, a notification effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. The notification effect management process will be described later.
In step S204, an effect mode management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. The effect mode management process will be described later.
In step S205, display pattern value management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206. The display pattern value management process will be described later.
In step S206, an effect random number update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect lottery is updated. Here, the various random numbers used for the effect lottery include a stop symbol lottery random number, a reach notice effect lottery random number, a jackpot notice effect lottery random number, which will be described later.

Next, the hold number production management process in step S202 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the hold number production management process.
When the number-of-holding effect management process is executed in step S202, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S230.
In step S230, it is determined whether or not a pending number designation command has been received. If it is determined that a pending number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S231, and no pending number designation command has been received. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Whether or not a pending number designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the pending number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S231, it is determined whether or not the hold number designation command designates an increase in the special figure hold number. If it is determined that the special figure hold number increase is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S232. If it is determined that the special figure hold number increase is not designated (special figure hold number decrease is designated) (No), the process proceeds to step S233.

In step S232, a pending number increase display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the number-of-holds increase display process, the display of the hold symbol x corresponding to the newly acquired start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) is started in the hold symbol display area b of the display screen 32a.
In step S233, a hold number decrease display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the number-of-holds-decreasing display process, the hold symbol x corresponding to the start information (the special symbol 1 start information or the special symbol 2 start information) for which the special symbol notification display is started is displayed in the reserved symbol display area b of the display screen 32a. End (erase).
In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol x corresponding to the start information for which the special symbol notification display is started is changed from the reserved symbol display region b to the changing reserved symbol display region c (see FIGS. 19 to 27 and FIGS. 29 to 32). ). The held symbol x displayed in the changing pending symbol display area c is erased from the changing pending symbol display area c when the notification display of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved symbol x ends.

Next, the notification effect management process in step S203 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the notification effect management process. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sub image data setting method according to the “effect flow display mode”. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a branch image related to the reach notice effect flow display. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result image according to the reach notice effect flow display. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a branch image related to the development effect flow display. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result image according to the development effect flow display. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a branch image according to the chance-up effect flow display A. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result image according to the chance-up effect flow display A. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a branch image related to the chance-up effect flow display B. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result image according to the chance-up effect flow display B. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal image.
When the notification effect management process is executed in step S203, the process first proceeds to step S240 as shown in FIG.
In step S240, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S241 and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S248. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the symbol type designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S241, a stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S242. In the stop symbol determination process, a specific mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed is determined.
Specifically, in the stop symbol determination process, based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), a specific aspect of the stop symbol relating to the effect symbols z1, z2 ( Combination).
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a stop symbol determination table in which correspondences between stop symbol lottery random numbers and specific patterns of stop symbols are registered. As a stop symbol determination table, a stop symbol determination table corresponding to each of a plurality of types of stop symbols (“missing symbol” and “big hit p symbol”) that can be specified by a symbol type specifying command is provided.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “missing symbol”, multiple types of “missing symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stopping symbol. In the present embodiment, each type of “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed in the other regions by the numbers indicated by the “numeric symbols” that are stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a mode that indicates a white color.

In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “one jackpot symbol”, “bonus symbol” is registered as a specific mode of the stop symbol. In the present embodiment, the “bonus symbol” is the “numeric symbol” indicating the predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “bonus number”) of the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. At the same time, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
In the stop symbol determination table corresponding to “two jackpot symbols” or “three jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “chance symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbols. In the present embodiment, each type of “chance symbol” is a “numeric symbol” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicates a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “chance number”). ”And the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is blue. Here, the chance numbers are different from the bonus numbers.

In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is confirmed, and a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And the specific aspect of a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired stop symbol lottery random number and a stop symbol determination table.
Furthermore, image data (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol data”) relating to the specific mode of the determined stop symbol is read, and the read image data is set as data relating to the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed.

In step S242, variable effect content determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S243. In the variation effect content determination process, the content of variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is determined.
Specifically, in the variation effect content determination process, the content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
In step S243, reach notice effect determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S244. In the reach notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the reach notice effect is to be executed, and when the reach notice effect is to be executed, the contents of the reach notice effect are determined.
Here, the reach notice effect is an effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and the reach state is formed in the variable display (the second variable pattern related to the variable display is “ It is an effect that suggests (notices) that it is a “reach fluctuation pattern”.

In this embodiment, “reach notice effect A”, “reach notice effect B”, and “reach notice effect C” are set as reach notice effects.
In the reach notice effect, after a predetermined box is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the first effect image display device 31, a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as “notice character”) appears from the predetermined box. An effect image is displayed. Then, “Character a” is displayed as the notice character in “Reach notice effect A”, “Character b” is displayed as the notice character in “Reach notice effect B”, and the notice character is displayed in “Reach notice effect C”. "Character c" is displayed.
The degree of expectation of each “reach notice effect” is “reach notice effect C”, “reach notice effect B”, and “reach notice effect A” (high expectation → low expectation) in descending order of expectation. Is set to The degree of expectation here means the degree of possibility that a reach state is formed when the “reach notice effect” is selected.

In the reach notice effect determining process, first, a reach notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach notice effect is executed.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a reach notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the reach notice effect lottery random numbers and the winning value of the reach notice effect lottery is registered. Further, as the reach notice effect lottery table, the first reach notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the second change pattern designated by the second change pattern designation command is “reach change pattern”, and the second change pattern designation. The second reach notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the second variation pattern designated by the command is “normal variation pattern” is stored. In the first reach notice effect lottery table, the win value of the reach notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability is higher than that of the second reach notice effect lottery.
When the reach notice effect lottery is executed, first, the reach notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the reach notice effect lottery table corresponding to the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is read out. Then, based on the acquired reach notice effect lottery random number and the reach notice effect lottery table, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach notice effect.

Also, in the reach notice effect determination process, when the reach notice effect lottery is won, the contents of the reach notice effect to be executed are determined.
Here, the correspondence between the reach notice effect lottery random number and the content of the reach notice effect (“reach notice effect A”, “reach notice effect B” or “reach notice effect C”) is registered in the ROM of the effect control device 300. The reach notice effect content lottery table is stored. Further, as the reach notice effect content lottery table, the reach notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the second change pattern designated by the second change pattern designation command is “reach change pattern”, and the second change pattern designation A reach notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the content of the second variation pattern designated by the command is “normal variation pattern” is stored.
When determining the contents of the reach notice effect, the reach notice effect contents lottery table corresponding to the contents of the second change pattern designated by the second change pattern designation command is read. Then, the content of the reach notice effect to be executed is determined based on the already acquired reach notice effect lottery random number and the reach notice effect content lottery table.

In step S244, a jackpot notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S245. In the jackpot notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot notice effect is executed.
Here, the jackpot notice effect is an effect executed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and suggests the result of special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the variation display (notice) ).
In the jackpot announcement effect, the second effect image display device 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state. Thereby, during the execution of the jackpot notice effect, the player can visually recognize the decorative portion provided on the back side of the second effect image display device 32. When the second effect image display device 32 is displaced to the second state, the player cannot visually recognize the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32.

In the jackpot notice effect determining process, a jackpot notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect is executed.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a jackpot notice effect lottery table in which correspondences between the jackpot notice effect lottery random numbers and the jackpot notice effect lottery value are registered. Also, as the jackpot notice effect lottery table, the first jackpot notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case where the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is “hit p symbol” and the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command are “ A second jackpot notice effect lottery table corresponding to the case of “out of symbol” is stored. In the first jackpot notice effect lottery table, the winning value of the jackpot notice effect lottery is set so that the winning probability is higher than that of the second jackpot notice effect lottery.
When the lottery notice effect lottery is executed, first, the jackpot notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the jackpot notice effect lottery table corresponding to the type of the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is read. Then, based on the acquired jackpot notice effect lottery random number and the jackpot notice effect lottery table, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect.

In step S245, variable effect data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S246. In the variation effect data setting process, the effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect data setting process, according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the first variation pattern determined in step S242 and the effect program corresponding to the content of the second variation pattern, the first variation pattern is related. Effect data (scenario data) and effect data (scenario data) related to the second variation pattern are read out.
Here, scenario data (hereinafter referred to as “main image data”) related to an image displayed on the display screen 31a of the first effect image display device 31 is included in the effect data related to the first change pattern and the effect data related to the second change pattern. ), Scenario data relating to an image displayed on the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32 (hereinafter referred to as “sub-image data”), and scenario data relating to lighting of the lamp 21 (hereinafter referred to as “lamp”). Control data ”and scenario data relating to the sound output from the sound generator 22 (hereinafter referred to as“ sound control data ”).
If it is determined in step S243 that the reach notice effect is to be executed, the effect data (scenario data) of the reach notice effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined reach notice effect. Here, the effect data of the reach notice effect includes main image data, lamp control data, and sound control data.
Furthermore, when it is determined in step S244 that the jackpot notice effect is to be executed, the effect data (scenario data) of the jackpot notice effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined jackpot notice effect. Here, the effect data of the jackpot notice effect includes lamp control data, sound control data, and scenario data related to driving of the motor 26.

Then, the effect data related to the first variation pattern and the effect data related to the second variation pattern are combined to edit the variation effect data, and the edited variation effect data is used as effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. Set. At this time, if it is decided to execute the reach notice effect, the effect data of the reach notice effect is combined with the variable effect data, and if it is decided to execute the jackpot notice effect, the jackpot notice effect is determined. The effect data is synthesized with the variable effect data.
Then, the edited variation effect data is set as effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be executed.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, “normal effect display mode”, “booklet display mode”, and “effect flow display mode” are set as the effect modes related to the second effect image display device 32.
The “normal effect display mode” is a display mode in which an image constituting the effect related to the notification display of the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the display screen 32 a of the second effect image display device 32.
In the “booklet display mode”, information related to the pachinko machine 1 on the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32, particularly information related to a game executed in the pachinko machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game description information”) and It is a display mode in which at least one information display (hereinafter referred to as “booklet display”) of information relating to the performance (hereinafter referred to as “production description information”) executed in the pachinko machine 1 is executed.
“Game description information” refers to, for example, a jackpot probability (probability of winning a special symbol lottery), probability variation rate (probability that a special symbol high probability state will occur if a special symbol lottery is won) in the pachinko machine 1 , The number of winning balls (the number of winning balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the start opening 51, 52, the big winning opening 53, etc.), the type of the jackpot gaming state, each winning game when winning a special symbol lottery The probability that the type of state is selected, the number of round games corresponding to each jackpot gaming state type, the number of short times corresponding to each jackpot gaming state type, and the like.
“Production explanation information” refers to the types of noticeable effects (notice effects, reach effects, etc.) that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1 (contents of each effect, expectation level, etc.), and the effect modes (special The contents of the production mode executed during the occurrence of the low probability state, the content of the production mode executed during the occurrence of the special high probability state, the content of the production mode executed during the execution of the short-time control, etc.) Say.
The “effect flow display mode” is information display on the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32, in particular, information indicating the content (significance) of the effect (game) being executed (hereinafter referred to as “display”). “Display effect flow display”) is executed.
In the present embodiment, as an image displayed in the effect flow display, an image explaining a result that can be generated in a predetermined effect (a “branch image” described later) and an image explaining a result generated in the predetermined effect ( “Result image” described later) is set.

Further, the RAM of the effect control device 300 has a main image data storage area capable of temporarily storing main image data, and a sub image data storage area capable of temporarily storing sub image data. , Is provided.
Further, in the RAM of the effect control device 300, as the sub image data storage area, the first sub image data storage area corresponding to the “normal effect display mode” and the second sub image data corresponding to the “effect flow display mode” are stored. A storage area and a third sub-image data storage area corresponding to the “booklet display mode” are provided.
In the variation effect data setting process, the main image data included in the edited variation effect data is stored (set) in the main image data storage area, and the sub image data included in the edited variation effect data is Stored (set) in one sub-image data storage area. Thereby, the sub image data related to the “normal effect display mode” is set. In the present embodiment, the sub image data related to the same background image as the background image displayed on the display screen 31a is the first sub image regardless of whether the notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is being executed. Stored in the data storage area.

In step S246, effect flow display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S247. In the effect flow display data setting process, the sub image data related to the “effect flow display mode” is set.
In the present embodiment, as the effect flow display, the reach notice effect flow display corresponding to the reach notice effect, the development effect flow display corresponding to the “reach fluctuation pattern”, and the chance up effect flow display corresponding to “super reach A”. A and a chance-up effect flow display B corresponding to “super reach B” are set.
In the effect flow display data setting process, first, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the reach notice effect in step S243, and if it is determined that the reach notice effect is determined, the determination is made. The effect data (scenario data) related to the reach notice effect flow display corresponding to the content of the reached reach notice effect is read. Here, the effect data relating to the reach notice effect flow display includes sub-image data (sub-image data for displaying a branch image a and a result image a described later).
In the present embodiment, the reach notice effect flow display corresponding to each content of the reach notice effect (each of “reach notice effect A”, “reach notice effect B”, and “reach notice effect C”) is displayed. Is set. And as shown in FIG. 18, each reach notice effect flow display is comprised including the branch image a and the result image a.
The contents of the branch image a are all reach notice effect flow displays (reach notice effect flow display corresponding to “reach notice effect A”, reach notice effect flow display corresponding to “reach notice effect B”, and “reach notice effect”. This is the same for the reach notice effect flow display corresponding to “effect C”. On the other hand, the content of the result image a corresponds to the content of the reach notice effect related to the result image a (reach notice effect flow display).

In the branch image a, the start of the reach notice effect is displayed and the explanation of the reach notice effect is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, in the branch image a, the player character k is arranged at the branch position, and a plurality of branch destinations extending from the branch position (a plurality of branch destinations at which the player character k can travel). All the notice characters ("character a", "character b", and "character c") that can appear in the started reach notice effect are displayed. Further, in the branch image a, information (the number of asterisks in the present embodiment) indicating the degree of expectation (the degree of possibility that a reach state is formed) corresponding to each branch destination (type of notice character) is displayed. The
In the result image a, the result of the reach notice effect (the content of the executed reach notice effect (“reach notice effect A”, “reach notice effect B” or “reach notice effect C”)) is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, in the result image a, display is performed in which the player character k moves from the branch position to any one of a plurality of branch destinations. Then, in the result image a corresponding to “reach notice effect A”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “character a”. Further, in the result image a corresponding to the “reach notice effect B”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “character b”. Further, in the result image a corresponding to the “reach notice effect C”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “character c”.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in each reach notice effect flow display, at the same time as the start of the reach notice effect corresponding to the reach notice effect flow display (or for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1% from the start of the corresponding reach notice effect). When [s]) elapses), display of the branch image a is started. Then, at the same time as the appearance of the “notice character” in the corresponding reach notice effect (or at the elapse of a predetermined time (eg, 0.1 [s]) since the appearance of the “notice character”), the branch image a is changed. Then, the display of the result image a is started. Further, the result image a is displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 10.0 [s]) elapses from the end of the corresponding reach notice effect.

In the effect flow display data setting process, it is determined whether or not “reach variation pattern” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern in step S242. If it is determined that “reach variation pattern” is determined, Production data (scenario data) related to the development production flow display corresponding to the content of the determined “reach fluctuation pattern” is read. Here, the effect data of each development effect flow display includes sub-image data (sub-image data for displaying a branch image b and a result image b described later).
In the present embodiment, as the development effect flow display, the development effect flow display corresponding to each content of the “reach variation pattern” (each of “normal reach”, “super reach A”, and “super reach B”) is set. . And as shown in FIG. 18, each development effect flow display is comprised including the branch image b and the result image b.
The contents of the branch image b include all the development effect flow displays (the development effect flow display corresponding to “normal reach”, the development effect flow display corresponding to “super reach A”, and the development effect corresponding to “super reach B”. Common to flow display). On the other hand, the content of the result image b corresponds to the content of the “reach fluctuation pattern” related to the result image b (development effect flow display).

In the branch image b, the formation of the reach state (start of the “reach fluctuation pattern”) is displayed, and an explanation of the “reach fluctuation pattern” is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, in the branch image b, the player character k is arranged at the branch position, and can be executed in the started “reach variation pattern” as a plurality of branch destinations extending from the branch position. All “reach production” (“no reach production” (“normal reach”), “reach production A” (“super reach A”) and “reach production B” (“super reach B”)) are displayed. Further, in the branch image b, information (the number of asterisks in the present embodiment) indicating the degree of expectation (the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur) corresponding to each branch destination (the type of reach effect) is displayed. Is done.
In the result image b, the development destination in the “reach fluctuation pattern” (the contents of the “reach production” executed (“no reach production” (“normal reach”)), “reach production A” (“super reach A”) or “reach” Production B "(" Super Reach B "))) is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in the result image b, a display is performed in which the player character k moves from the branch position to any one of a plurality of branch destinations. Then, in the result image b corresponding to “normal reach”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “no reach effect”. Further, in the result image b corresponding to “super reach A”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “reach effect A”. Further, in the result image b corresponding to “Super Reach B”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “Reach Representation B”.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in each development effect flow display, the start of the “reach fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the development presentation flow display (formation of reach state) (or the start of the corresponding “reach fluctuation pattern”). The display of the branch image b is started at a predetermined time (for example, when 0.1 [s] has elapsed). Then, at the same time as the start of the “reach effect” in the corresponding “reach change pattern” (or at the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 [s]) from the start of the “reach effect”), the branch image b is displayed. Instead, display of the result image b is started. Here, when the corresponding “reach fluctuation pattern” is “normal reach”, the result image b is replaced with the branch image b when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the “reach fluctuation pattern” (formation of reach state). Is displayed. Further, the result image b is displayed for a predetermined time.

Further, in the effect flow display data setting process, when “super reach A” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern in step S242, a chance-up effect flow corresponding to the determined content of “super reach A”. The effect data (scenario data) related to display A is read. On the other hand, when “super reach B” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern in step S242, effect data (scenario) relating to the chance up effect flow display B corresponding to the determined content of “super reach B” Data). Here, the effect data of each chance up effect flow display A, B includes sub image data (sub image data for displaying a branch image c and a result image c described later).
In the present embodiment, as a chance up effect flow display A, a chance up effect flow display corresponding to each content of “super reach A” (each of “super reach A1,” “super reach A2,” and “super reach A3”). A is set. Also, as a chance up effect flow display B, a chance up effect flow display B corresponding to each content of “super reach B” (each of “super reach B1,” “super reach B2,” and “super reach B3”) is set. Has been. And as shown in FIG. 18, each chance up effect flow display A is comprised including the branch image c and the result image c. Each chance-up effect flow display B includes a branch image d and a result image d.
The contents of the branch image c are all the chance up effect flow display A (chance up effect flow display A corresponding to “Super reach A1”, chance up effect flow display A corresponding to “super reach A2”, and “super This is common in the chance-up effect flow display A) corresponding to “reach A3”. On the other hand, the content of the result image c corresponds to the content of “super reach A” related to the result image c (chance-up effect flow display A).
The contents of the branch image d are all the chance-up effect flow display B (chance-up effect flow display B corresponding to “super reach B1”, the chance up effect flow display B corresponding to “super reach B2”, and “super This is common in the chance up effect flow display B) corresponding to “reach B3”. On the other hand, the content of the result image d corresponds to the content of “super reach B” related to the result image d (chance-up effect flow display B).

In the branch images c and d, it is displayed that the chance up effect is executed, and an explanation of the chance up effect to be executed is displayed. Here, the chance-up effect means display of “cut-in dialogue” in “reach effect A” and display of “cut-in image” in “reach effect B”.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, in the branch image c, the player character k is arranged at the branch position, and all of the colors that can be displayed as “cut-in dialogue” colors as a plurality of branch destinations extending from the branch position. Colors ("black", "green", and "red") are displayed. Further, in the branch image c, information (in this embodiment, the number of asterisks) indicating the degree of expectation (the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur) corresponding to each branch destination (color of “cut-in dialogue”). ) Is displayed.
In the result image c, the color of the displayed “cut-in dialogue” (the content of the executed “super reach A”) is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, in the result image c, a display is performed in which the player character k moves from the branch position to any one of a plurality of branch destinations. Then, in the result image c corresponding to “Super Reach A1”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “black”. Further, in the result image c corresponding to “Super Reach A2”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “green”. Further, in the result image c corresponding to “Super Reach A3”, the player character k moves to the branch destination indicating “red”.

Also, as shown in FIG. 25, in the branch image d, all the backgrounds that can be displayed as the background of the “cut-in image” as a plurality of branch destinations where the player character k is arranged at the branch position and extend from the branch position ( "Solid white", "Solid red" and "Tiger pattern") are displayed. Further, in the branch image d, information (in this embodiment, the number of asterisks) indicating the degree of expectation (the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur) corresponding to each branch destination (background of “cut-in image”). ) Is displayed.
In the result image d, the background of the displayed “cut-in image” (the contents of the executed “super reach B”) is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, in the result image d, display is performed in which the player character k moves from the branch position to any one of a plurality of branch destinations. Then, in the result image d corresponding to “super reach B1”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “plain white”. Further, in the result image d corresponding to “super reach B2”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “plain red”. Further, in the result image d corresponding to “Super Reach B3”, the player character k moves to a branch destination indicating “tiger pattern”.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in each chance up effect flow display A, B, a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of “reach effect A, B” related to “super reach A, B” corresponding to the chance up effect flow display. Sometimes, the display of the branch images c and d is started. Then, at the same time as the start of the chance-up effect in the “reach effect A, B” (or at the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 [s]) from the start of the chance-up effect), the branch images c and d are displayed. Instead, the display of the result images c and d is started. Further, the result images c and d are displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 10.0 [s]) elapses from the end of the chance-up effect.

Then, in the effect flow display data setting process, effect data related to the reach notice effect flow display (when the reach notice effect is executed) and effect data related to the advanced effect flow display (the contents of the second change pattern are “reach fluctuation”). When the “pattern” is determined) and the effect data related to the chance-up effect flow displays A and B (when “super reach A and B” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern), Edit middle flow display data (sub-image data). Then, the edited changing flow display data is stored (set) in the second sub-image data storage area.
Here, in the present embodiment, the sub image data related to the display of the normal image n is displayed during the period in which the effect flow display is not executed, regardless of whether or not the effect symbols z1 and z2 are being displayed. , Stored (set) in the second sub-image data storage area. Thereby, in the “effect flow display mode”, the normal image n is displayed on the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32 during the period when the effect flow display is not executed.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the normal image n, a display is performed in which the player character k is traveling along a single road in a predetermined direction.
As described above, the sub image data related to the “effect flow display mode” is set.

In step S247, a variable effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S248. In the variation effect start process, measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started, and an effect based on the variation effect data set in step S246 and the changing flow display data set in step S247 is started. As a result, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the display screen 31a, variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started.
Here, in the RAM of the effect control device 300, effects corresponding to the effect modes (“normal effect display mode”, “booklet display mode”, and “effect flow display mode”) by the second effect image display device 32, respectively. An effect mode value storage area capable of storing (setting) the mode value is provided.
When the effect mode value corresponding to the “normal effect display mode” (“0” in the present embodiment) is set in the effect mode value storage area, the second effect image display device 32 is An image based on the sub image data stored in the first sub image data storage area (such as the variation effect data set in step S246) is output.
On the other hand, when the effect mode value (in this embodiment, “1”) corresponding to the “effect flow display mode” is set in the effect mode value storage area, the second effect image display device 32 is An image based on the sub image data (such as the changing flow display data set in step S247) stored in the second sub image data storage area is output.
On the other hand, when the effect mode value (“2” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the “booklet display mode” is set in the effect mode value storage area, An image based on the sub image data stored in the three sub image data storage area is output.
In the present embodiment, when the power to the pachinko machine is turned on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 sets “0” as the initial value of the effect mode value in a predetermined initial setting process. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the “normal effect display mode” is set as the initial state.

In step S248, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S249 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Whether or not the stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S249, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the stop display start processing, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated, and the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the stop symbol data set in step S241 are stopped and displayed (notification display). To start. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is continuously executed for a predetermined time.
In the stop display start process, the measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is ended, and the variation time timer is reset.

Next, the effect mode management process in step S204 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect mode management process. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a booklet image on which “game description information” is displayed. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a booklet image on which “production explanation information” is displayed. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a booklet image on which “production explanation information” is displayed. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a third example of a booklet image on which “production explanation information” is displayed.
When the effect mode management process is executed in step S204, the process first proceeds to step S260 as shown in FIG.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not the second operation detection signal is input from the second operation detection switch 25. If it is determined that the second operation detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S261. If it is determined that the second operation detection signal has not been input (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, whether or not the second operation detection signal is input is determined based on whether or not information indicating the input of the second operation detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S261, it is determined whether the “up key” or the “down key” among the four keys constituting the input button 5c has been pressed, and it is determined that the “up key” or “down key” has been pressed. In (Yes), the process proceeds to step S262, and when it is determined that the “up key” or the “down key” has not been pressed (“right key” or “left key” has been pressed), step S268 is performed. Migrate to
Here, whether or not the “up key” or the “down key” is pressed is information indicating the input of the second operation detection signal corresponding to the “up key” or the second operation corresponding to the “down key”. The determination is based on whether information indicating the detection signal input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S262, an effect mode value update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S263. In the effect mode value update process, the effect mode value stored in the effect mode value storage area is updated.
Specifically, in the production mode value update process, when it is determined that the “up key” is pressed, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current production mode value is used as a new production mode value. Set in the value storage area. At this time, if the current effect mode value is “2” (maximum value), “0” (minimum value) is set as the new effect mode value.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the “down key” is pressed, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current effect mode value is set as a new effect mode value in the effect mode value storage area. At this time, if the current effect mode value is “0” (minimum value), “2” (maximum value) is set as the new effect mode value.
In step S263, it is determined whether or not the effect mode value set in the effect mode value storage area is “0”. If it is determined that the effect mode value is “0” (Yes), step S263 is performed. If the process proceeds to S264 and it is determined that the effect mode value is not “0” (“1” or “2”) (No), the process proceeds to Step S265.
In step S264, a normal effect display mode setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the normal effect display mode setting process, the effect mode according to the second effect image display device 32 is switched to the “normal effect display mode”.
Specifically, in the normal effect display mode setting process, the second effect image display device 32 starts outputting an image based on the sub image data stored in the first sub image data storage area. Thereby, the output of the image based on the sub image data stored in the second sub image data storage area or the third sub image data storage area is stopped.

In step S265, it is determined whether or not the effect mode value set in the effect mode value storage area is “1”. If it is determined that the effect mode value is “1” (Yes), step S265 is performed. If the process proceeds to S266 and it is determined that the effect mode value is not “1” (“2”) (No), the process proceeds to step S267.
In step S266, the effect flow display mode setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect flow display mode setting process, the effect mode related to the second effect image display device 32 is switched to the “effect flow display mode”.
Specifically, in the effect flow display mode setting process, the second effect image display device 32 starts to output an image based on the sub image data stored in the second sub image data storage area. Thereby, the output of the image based on the sub image data stored in the first sub image data storage area or the third sub image data storage area is stopped.
In step S267, a booklet display mode setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. In the booklet display mode setting process, in the booklet display mode setting process, the effect mode related to the second effect image display device 32 is switched to the “booklet display mode”.
Here, in the “booklet display mode”, the booklet image m is displayed on the display screen 32 a of the second effect image display device 32. In the present embodiment, the booklet image m includes a booklet image m1 on which “game description information” is displayed and booklet images m2, m3, and m4 on which “production explanation information” is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the booklet image m1, the jackpot probability, the probability variation rate, the number of winning balls, the number of rounds, the number of time reductions, and the like are displayed as “game description information”. Further, as shown in FIG. 30, in the booklet image m2, the explanation of the reach notice effect (expected degree according to the content of the reach notice effect) is displayed as “effect explanation information”. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in the booklet image m3, explanation (expectation, content of chance increase, etc.) of “super reach A” (“reach effect A”) is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 32, in the booklet image m4, explanation (expectation, contents of chance increase, etc.) of “super reach B” (“reach effect B”) is displayed.
Here, in the RAM of the effect control device 300, a display page value storage area capable of storing (setting) display page values and a display pattern value storage area capable of storing (setting) display pattern values. And are provided.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a display page determination table in which correspondences between display page values and effect data related to display of booklet images (hereinafter referred to as “booklet display data”) are registered. . Here, each booklet display data includes sub-image data (sub-image data for displaying each booklet image m1 to m4). A display page determination table corresponding to each display pattern value is stored as the display page determination table.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, “1” is set as the display pattern value during the period when the reach notice effect is being executed, and display is performed during the period when the “reach effect A” is being executed. “2” is set as the pattern value, “3” is set as the display pattern value during the period in which “reach effect B” is being executed, and “0” is set as the display pattern value during the other periods. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1, when the power is turned on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 sets “0” as the initial value of the display pattern value in a predetermined initial setting process.
The display page value is updated in the range of “0” to “3” every time the “right key” or “left key” is pressed. In the display page determination table corresponding to the display pattern value “1”, as the booklet display data corresponding to the display page value “0”, the booklet display data relating to the display of the booklet image m2 in which the description of the reach notice effect is displayed. Is set. In the display page determination table corresponding to the display pattern value “2”, the booklet relating to the display of the booklet image m3 in which the description of “super reach A” is displayed as the booklet display data corresponding to the display page value “0”. Display data is set. In the display page determination table corresponding to the display pattern value “3”, the booklet relating to the display of the booklet image m4 in which the description of “super reach B” is displayed as the booklet display data corresponding to the display page value “0”. Display data is set. Further, in the display page determination table corresponding to the display pattern value “0”, the booklet display data relating to the display of the booklet image m1 in which “game description information” is displayed as the booklet display data corresponding to the display page value “0”. Is set.

In the booklet display mode setting process, first, “0” is set as the display page value in the display page value storage area. Then, the display page determination table corresponding to the display pattern value set in the display pattern value storage area is read. The booklet display data corresponding to the display page value “0” is read based on the read display page determination table. Further, the read booklet display data is stored (set) in the third sub-image data storage area. And the output of the image based on the sub image data memorize | stored in the 3rd sub image data storage area with respect to the 2nd effect image display apparatus 32 is started.
Thus, the display of the booklet image m2 is started during the period in which the reach notice effect is being executed, and the display of the booklet image m3 is started in the period in which the “reach effect A” is being executed. Display of the booklet image m4 is started during the period when the “reach effect B” is being executed, and display of the booklet image m1 is started during the other period.

In step S268, it is determined whether or not the effect mode value set in the effect mode value storage area is “2”. If it is determined that the effect mode value is “2” (Yes), step S268 is performed. When the process proceeds to S269 and it is determined that the effect mode value is not “2” (“0” or “1”) (No), the series of processes is ended and the process returns to the original process.
In step S269, display page update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the display page update process, the booklet image m displayed on the display screen 32a is updated.
Specifically, in the display page update process, first, when it is determined that the “right key” is pressed, a value obtained by adding “1” to the current display page value is displayed as a new display page value. Set in the page value storage area. At this time, if the current display page value is “3” (maximum value), “0” (minimum value) is set as the new display page value.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the “left key” has been pressed, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current display page value is set as a new display page value in the display page value storage area. At this time, when the current display page value is “0” (minimum value), “3” (maximum value) is set as a new display page value.
Here, whether or not the “right key” or “left key” has been pressed is information indicating the input of the second operation detection signal corresponding to the “right key” or the second operation corresponding to the “left key”. The determination is based on whether information indicating the detection signal input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  The booklet display data corresponding to the display page value stored in the display page value storage area is read based on the display page determination table read in step S267. Further, the read booklet display data is stored (set) in the third sub-image data storage area. And the output of the image based on the sub image data memorize | stored in the 3rd sub image data storage area with respect to the 2nd effect image display apparatus 32 is started. As a result, the type of the booklet image m displayed on the display screen 32a is changed.

Next, the display pattern value management process in step S205 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing display pattern value management processing.
When the display pattern value management process is executed in step S205, the process proceeds to step S280 as shown in FIG.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not a display pattern value update trigger has arrived. If it is determined that a display pattern value update trigger has arrived (Yes), the process proceeds to step S281 to update the display pattern value. When it is determined that the trigger has not arrived (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In the present embodiment, when the display pattern value is updated, at the start of the reach notice effect, at the end of the reach notice effect, at the start of “reach effect A”, at the end of “reach effect A”, and “reach effect B”. And the end time of “reach effect B” are set.

In step S281, display pattern value update processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the display pattern value update process, the display pattern value stored in the display pattern value storage area is updated.
Specifically, when it is determined that the start time of the reach notice effect has arrived, “1” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end of the reach notice effect has arrived, “0” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area.
If it is determined that the start time of “reach effect A” has arrived, “2” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end time of “reach effect A” has arrived, “0” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area.
Further, when it is determined that the start time of “reach effect B” has arrived, “3” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end time of “reach effect B” has arrived, “0” is set as the display pattern value in the display pattern value storage area.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the display change of the effect symbol.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the start port (the first start port 51 or the second start port 52), various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers are acquired, The acquired various random numbers are stored as start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) in the start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. . Here, up to four pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area.
With respect to the start-up information stored in the start-up information storage area, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. And if jackpot determination is performed about starting information, the variation time (variation pattern) which concerns on the alerting | reporting display which alert | reports the result of the said jackpot determination will be determined. Thereafter, on the display devices 61 and 62, after the special symbol variation display is started based on the determined variation time, the special symbol is stopped in a mode according to the result of the jackpot determination (special symbol lottery result). Display is performed.

Further, when the jackpot determination is made, after the variation pattern is determined, it is determined whether to execute the reach notice effect and whether to execute the jackpot notice effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 34, after the effect symbols z1 and z2 are displayed in a variation based on the determined variation pattern in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol. The stop symbols of the effect symbols z1 and z2 are displayed. At this time, if it is determined to execute at least one of the reach notice effect and the jackpot notice effect, the reach notice effect and the jackpot notice effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. The determined notice effect is executed.
When the special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening 53.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the presentation mode related to the second presentation image display device 32 is changed to the “normal presentation display mode”, “booklet display mode”, or “production flow display mode” based on the pressing operation of the input button 5c. It is possible to switch.
In the “normal effect display mode”, on the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32, an image constituting the effect related to the notification display of the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed. On the other hand, in the “booklet display mode”, the booklet display is executed on the display screen 32 a of the second effect image display device 32. Further, in the “effect flow display mode”, the effect flow display is executed on the display screen 32 a of the second effect image display device 32.
Specifically, in the RAM of the effect control device 300, sub image data storage capable of temporarily storing effect data (sub image data) relating to an image output to the second effect image display device 32. As areas, a first sub image data storage area corresponding to the “normal effect display mode”, a second sub image data storage area corresponding to the “effect flow display mode”, and a third sub corresponding to the “booklet display mode” And an image data storage area.

In the first sub image data storage area, notification display (variation display) of the effect symbols z1 and z2, such as sub image data included in the variation effect data edited when starting the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. And production data related to the production executed along with the stop display).
On the other hand, in the second sub image data storage area, effect data related to reach notice effect flow display, effect data related to development effect flow display, effect data related to chance up effect flow displays A and B, and the like are executed ( Alternatively, effect data relating to the display of information explaining the content of the effect (executed) is stored.
On the other hand, the third sub-image data storage area stores effect data related to the display of “game description information” or “effect description information” such as effect data related to the booklet display.
When the “normal effect display mode” is selected based on the pressing operation of the input button 5c, the image based on the sub image data stored in the first sub image data storage area is the second effect image. It is output to the display device 32. Thereby, during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, an image based on the sub image data included in the variation effect data is displayed on the display screen 32a.
On the other hand, when the “effect flow display mode” is selected based on the pressing operation of the input button 5c, an image based on the sub image data stored in the second sub image data storage area is the second effect image. It is output to the display device 32. Thus, during the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, various effect flow displays are executed on the display screen 32a.
On the other hand, when “booklet display mode” is selected based on the pressing operation of the input button 5c, an image based on the sub image data stored in the third sub image data storage area is displayed in the second effect image display. It is output to the device 32. Thereby, the booklet display is executed on the display screen 32a.
Here, when the effect mode is switched to the “booklet display mode”, if a predetermined effect is being executed, a booklet image m describing the content of the predetermined effect is displayed as the first page. Specifically, when the reach mode is switched to the “booklet display mode” and the reach notice effect is being executed, the booklet image m2 is displayed as the first page, and the “reach effect A” is being executed. Is, the booklet image m3 is displayed as the first page, and when the “reach effect B” is being executed, the booklet image m4 is displayed as the first page. When the “booklet display mode” is selected, the type of the booklet image m displayed on the display screen 32a can be switched based on the pressing operation of the input button 5c.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, information images (branch images a, b, c, d, result images a, b, c, d, booklet images) during execution of a predetermined game (in this embodiment, a game based on a special symbol lottery). The display of m) can be executed. As a result, the time when the information image is displayed is appropriate, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, during execution of the predetermined game, the second effect image display device 32 can display an information image (booklet image m) indicating information regarding the predetermined game being executed. . Accordingly, the player can acquire information regarding the predetermined game when the predetermined game is being executed, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, during the execution of the effect relating to the predetermined game, the information image (branch images a, b, c, d) indicating information related to the effect being executed in the second effect image display device 32 second display means. And the result images a, b, c, d) can be displayed. Thus, the player can acquire information related to the effect when the effect related to the predetermined game is being executed, and the convenience of the information image can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, information images (branch images a, b, c, d, result images a, b, c, d, booklet images m) are based on the operation status of the input buttons 5c that can be operated by the player. ) Is displayed. Thereby, the player can display the information image as appropriate during execution of the predetermined game. Therefore, the convenience of the information image can be further improved.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to improve the convenience of the image indicating the information related to the gaming machine.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, during execution of a predetermined effect, the effect mode may not be switched from the “normal display mode” to the “effect flow display mode” or the “booklet display mode”.
Specifically, in the jackpot announcement effect, the second effect image display device 32 is displaced from the first state to the second state, and the player can visually recognize the display screen 32a of the second effect image display device 32. Disappear. Therefore, when the production control device 300 determines the input of the second operation detection signal, whether or not the jackpot notice production is being executed (switching to “production flow display mode” or “booklet display mode” is permitted. It is set as the structure provided with the permission determination means which determines whether or not. And when the permission determination means determines that the jackpot notice effect is being executed, switching to the “effect flow display mode” and the “booklet display mode” is not permitted, and the jackpot notice effect is being executed. If it is determined that it is not, switching to “production flow display mode” or “booklet display mode” is permitted. This prevents the “effect flow display mode” or the “booklet display mode” from being prioritized over the jackpot notice effect, and prevents the jackpot notice effect from being obstructed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the effect flow display, the effect flow display for explaining the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state, the game state generated after the jackpot game state ends (the special figure high probability state or the special figure) An effect flow display or the like explaining the low probability state) may be set.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5b Effect button 5c Input button 10 Game board 21 Display area 24 1st operation detection switch 25 2nd operation detection switch 30 Game area 31 1st effect image display apparatus 31a Display screen 32 2nd effect image display apparatus 32a Display screen 41 Start Gate 51 First Start Port 52 Second Start Port 52a Start Port Open / Close Member 53 Large Winner Port 53a Large Open Port Open / Close Member 61 Special Figure 1 Display Device 62 Special Figure 2 Display Device 200 Main Control Device 300 Production Control Device

Claims (5)

Game control means for executing a predetermined game in response to establishment of the predetermined condition;
First display means capable of displaying an image;
Second display means capable of displaying an image;
A gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling display of an image on the first display means and display of an image on the second display means,
The display control means executes display of an effect image constituting an effect related to the predetermined game in the first display means during execution of the predetermined game, and relates to the gaming machine in the second display means. A gaming machine capable of executing display of an information image indicating information. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The display control means includes
Detecting means for detecting that the operating means has been operated;
First determination means for determining whether display of the information image is requested based on a detection state by the detection means;
Second determination means for determining whether or not to permit display of the information image when it is determined by the first determination means that display of the information image is requested;
Display execution means for executing display of the information image in the second display means when the second determination means determines that display of the information image is permitted;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second determination unit does not permit display of the information image when a predetermined effect is being executed.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined effect is an effect using the second display means.   4. The information image according to claim 1, wherein the information image shows at least one of information related to a game executed in the gaming machine and information related to an effect executed in the gaming machine. 5. The gaming machine described in 1. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information image indicates information related to an effect related to the predetermined game.

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