JP2016036663A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a situation in that predetermined notification or the like becomes invisible even on the assumption that a player can change luminance of emission means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: emission control means allowing emission means to emit light with a plurality of stages of luminance; and luminance change means capable of changing current luminance. In the game machine, for the emission control means, when control target emission means is not specific emission means and current luminance is changed to luminance lower than predetermined, initial luminance, the control target emission means is specific emission means although the control target emission means is allowed to emit light with current luminance, and the control target emission means is allowed to emit light with luminance higher than the current luminance when the current luminance is changed to luminance lower than the initial luminance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with light emitting means for emitting light.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery is made by satisfying a predetermined condition, an image display on an effect display device (liquid crystal display device), an audio output by an audio output device (speaker), a light emitting means (light emitting device ( It is known that the execution of an effect in which light emission or the like is performed by a lamp, LED, etc.) is determined and the player is expected to visually and audibly expect a jackpot or the like by executing the determined effect. It has been.
Further, in recent years, a gaming machine in which the brightness of light emitted by the light emitting means is set to be changeable by the player, specifically, when the player performs a predetermined operation, the luminance of light emitted by the light emitting means falls within a predetermined range. A gaming machine that can be arbitrarily changed has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2005-279019 A JP 2012-085858 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, when the player changes the luminance of the light emitted by the light emitting means, all the light emitting means installed in the gaming machine emit light with the changed luminance. Therefore, for example, when the player changes to a low luminance, the light emitting means for notifying the progress of the game also emits the light with a low luminance, so that the player visually recognizes the above-mentioned notification regarding the progress of the game. There was a problem that it was difficult.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and prevents a situation in which a predetermined notification or the like is difficult to visually recognize, assuming that the player can change the luminance of the light emitting means. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) According to the present invention, game control means (main control board 100) for controlling the progress of a game, a plurality of light emitting means (light emitting devices 22) for emitting light, and the progress of the game by the game control means A light emission control means (sub CPU 301, an illumination control board) capable of causing the light emission means to emit light at a plurality of levels of brightness, a luminance storage means (sub RAM 303) for storing the luminance of light emitted by the light emission means, and a predetermined Brightness changing means (sub CPU 301) capable of changing the current brightness, which is the brightness stored in the brightness storage means, by the operation of the above, and the light emission control means is a control object that is a light emission means to be emitted The light emission means is not a specific light emission means (game result display lamp 24, hold lamp 25) determined in advance, and the initial brightness with the current brightness determined in advance by the brightness change means. When the brightness is changed to lower than (initial value), the controlled light emitting means is caused to emit light at the changed current brightness, but the controlled light emitting means is the specific light emitting means, and When the current brightness is changed to a brightness lower than the initial brightness by the brightness changing means, the control target light emitting means can be made to emit light with a brightness higher than the changed current brightness. Is a gaming machine (pachinko machine P).
Here, examples of the light emitting means include LEDs, fluorescent lamps, and backlights of liquid crystal display devices.
Luminance is synonymous with brightness. When the luminance is low, the amount of light output is small and dark, and when the luminance is high, the amount of light output is large and bright.
In addition, as specific light emitting means, an LED for performing notification related to the progress of the game (for example, notification of a lottery result, notification that a holding storage has been made), an LED for performing an important effect, a player LED etc. which wants to be noted are mentioned.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, even when the current luminance is changed to a lower luminance than the initial luminance, the predetermined specific light emitting means emits light with a luminance higher than the changed current luminance, Other light emitting means emit light with the changed current luminance. Therefore, since the predetermined notification or the like performed by the specific light emitting means is executed based on light emission at a higher luminance than the current luminance after the change, a situation in which the notification is difficult to visually recognize It is possible to prevent this.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the initial luminance is the highest luminance among the plurality of levels of luminance, and the light emission control means is such that the control target light emission means is the specific light emission means, In addition, when the current luminance is changed to a luminance lower than the initial luminance by the luminance changing unit, the control target light emitting unit may emit light at the initial luminance.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of preventing a situation in which a predetermined notification or the like is difficult to visually recognize, on the premise that the player can change the luminance of the light emitting means. Can do.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a front door effect lamp 23 is provided on the outer periphery of the front door 3 as a light emitting device 22 (light emitting means) that emits light to produce effects by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns. It has been. The front door effect lamp 23 is composed of LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, although not particularly shown.

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 Outlet 19, an effect display device 21 that produces effects as the game progresses, etc., and a jackpot performed based on game balls entering the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16, which will be described later A game result display lamp 24 (light emitting device 22) for displaying the result of the lottery and a holding lamp 25 (light emitting device 22) for displaying the first special figure holding number and the second special figure holding number, which will be described later, are provided. Yes.

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

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

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

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

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

The game result display lamp 24 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 21 as shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the game result display lamp 24, a first lamp 24a for displaying a result of a lottery lottery performed based on a game ball entering the first start winning opening 15, and Two of the second lamps 24b for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery performed based on the game balls entering the second start winning opening 16 are provided (see FIG. 3). These game result display lamps 24 are constituted by LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, although not particularly shown.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the game result alerting lamp effect mentioned later is performed by this game result display lamp 24. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hold lamp 25 is provided on the lower side of the effect display device 21. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, eight hold lamps 25a to 25h are provided as the hold lamps 25 (see FIG. 3). These holding lamps 25 are configured by LEDs capable of emitting a plurality of colors, although not particularly shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hold lamp 25 performs a hold lamp effect described later.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is attached to the speaker as the audio output device 10 and the game board 11 in addition to the effect display device 21 as a device for performing the effect, and emits light in various colors and light emission patterns. A game board effect lamp 26 (light-emitting device 22) that produces an effect by doing, a title that is attached to the game board 11 and produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns, and displays the model name of the pachinko machine P A lamp 27 (light emitting device 22) and the like are also provided (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as an apparatus which produces an effect, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.

  In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . When the operation display 921 is rotated and the operation button 9b is pressed while a predetermined effect is being executed by the effect display device 21, the above-described predetermined effect progresses or switches to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

In addition, on the right side of the effect operation device 9 in the upper plate 6, a cross key 28 capable of changing the luminance of light emission by the light emitting device 22 is provided (see FIG. 1). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the player can increase or decrease the luminance of the light emitted by the light emitting device 22 within a predetermined changeable range by pressing the cross key 28 upward or downward. It is like that.
Note that the luminance may be set so that it can be changed not by operating the cross key 28 but by operating the effect operating device 9 described above. Further, a touch panel that can be touch-operated by the player may be provided, a button unit for changing the brightness may be displayed on the touch panel, and the brightness may be changed by touching the button unit.
The brightness change process will be described in detail later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. Board (not shown), voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and lighting control board (not shown) for controlling lighting device 22 and lighting. Send a command for production execution.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Further, on the sub-control board 300, various light emitting devices 22 (front door effect lamp 23, game result display lamp 24, hold lamp 25, game board effect lamp 26, title lamp 27), via an illumination control board, A rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, a pressing operation detection sensor 9d for detecting the pressing operation of the operation button 9b, and a cross key operation detecting sensor 28a for detecting the pressing operation of the cross key 28 are connected. Yes.

The sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 stores data such as an initial value of luminance set when the power is turned on and the like, luminance set at the present time (hereinafter referred to as current luminance), and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode relating to the operation of changing the luminance (hereinafter referred to as luminance changing mode), a luminance changeable mode in which the player can change the luminance, or a luminance change by the player One of the luminance change impossible modes that cannot be changed is set, and the current luminance change mode is stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. When the cross key 28 is pressed upward while the brightness changeable mode is set, the current brightness increases up to the upper limit value of the brightness changeable range. On the other hand, when the cross key 28 is pressed downward while the brightness changeable mode is set, the current brightness is lowered with the lower limit value of the brightness changeable range as a limit.
Although detailed description is omitted, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the duty ratio, which is the ratio of the pulse width of a predetermined pulse period, is selected as a value corresponding to each luminance, and pulse width modulation control (PWM control) ), The LEDs constituting the light emitting device 22 can emit light at each luminance.

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

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a sound RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the sound output read from the sound ROM is stored in the sound RAM, thereby controlling the sound output from the sound output device 10.

When the illumination control board receives the command related to the execution of the effect transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the lighting control board 22 sets the corresponding light-emitting device 22 to a predetermined color or the like based on the current luminance stored in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300. It is possible to execute control to emit light with a light emission pattern.
In addition, the illumination control board detects a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation detection output from the pressing operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the cross key operation detection sensor 28 a is input based on a signal or a pressing operation of the cross key 28, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

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

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is sequentially stored from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. ing. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are referred to as “hold”, and as described above, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the reserved storage area. What is stored is referred to as “holding storage”.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is two. Or when it is 3, the 2nd determination table 112b is selected (refer Fig.7 (a) and (b)).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost The third determination table 112c is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure random number at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3) (FIG. 7 ( c)).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determined random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state, and the non-time saving time. The second jackpot determination table 113f referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined in the gaming state will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the non-short-time gaming state and the special symbol X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and the special symbol is won in the non-short-time gaming state. When X3 is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “30H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “31H” is determined and the thirtieth variation table 114 e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type, but the type of the start winning opening is considered. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “32H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), according to the 32nd variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 60 to In the case of 149, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and in the case where the variation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern lottery table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of reservations, and the like.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. As described above, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Yes.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 11A and 11B). b)).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the variation time of the variation effect informing the jackpot lottery result.
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “04H”, the first half variation time of “13 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation The second half variation time of “60 seconds” is determined corresponding to the pattern number “04H”. The total value “73 seconds (= 13 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the variation time of the variation effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern number are associated. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half part of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the mode, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
In addition, the variation effect mode may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  Moreover, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) has a special effect. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

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

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten gaming balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having a smaller expected value than the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

When the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12C, the special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 116c. According to the third operation table 116c, the round game which is ended when the special winning opening 18 is opened for 0.1 second is executed twice. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (ie, the interval time) for closing the special winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 0.1 second.
In this special game, it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18 during the round game, and the player cannot acquire the prize ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure hold count counter by “1” and executes the shift process of the first hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the jackpot stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the determined random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect pattern related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute the process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

  In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.

Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 starts the standby state in which the special symbol variation display is not performed. A standby state start command determination process for transmitting the standby state start command shown to the sub control board 300 is executed. The main control board 100 in the present embodiment includes a storage flag that indicates whether or not a standby state start command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area, although not particularly illustrated. The main CPU 101 stores the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area when the storage flag is off, and does not store the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area when the storage flag is on. It has become. When the main CPU 101 stores the standby state start command in the effect transmission data storage area, the main CPU 101 turns on the storage flag and stores the start winning command in the effect transmission data storage area (see step 508 or step 608 described above). The memory flag is turned off. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the standby state start command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area based on the start of the standby state, the standby state start command is stored again during the standby state. However, after the game ball enters one of the start winning holes and the special symbol variation display is started, when the standby state starts again, the standby state start command is stored in the transmission data storage area for effects. Will be.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 812.

In step 812, the main CPU 101 executes a demo determination process for performing a demonstration display on the effect display device 21 based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.
Instead of the main CPU 101 executing the demonstration determination process, the sub CPU 301 may decide to execute the demonstration display based on the elapsed time after the sub CPU 301 receives the above-described standby state start command.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

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

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of the start winning slot, the gaming state, and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 described above. The type is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, the change mode number and change pattern lottery table 114 is determined, and the determined change mode number is set to a predetermined value. Is stored in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 acquired in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

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

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

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of brightness change processing)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the luminance of the light emitted by the light emitting device 22 can be changed in a predetermined range by the player performing a pressing operation of the cross key 28 upward or downward. Can be changed within. Hereinafter, the luminance change process will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, five stages “1” to “5” are set in advance as the brightness changeable range in which the brightness can be changed by the player's operation. Here, “1” is the lowest luminance and “5” is the highest luminance. If the luminance of “5” is 100%, the luminance of “4” is 75% of “5”, “3” The luminance of “5” is 50% of “5”, the luminance of “2” is 40% of “5”, and the luminance of “1” is 25% of “5”. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, “5” is predetermined as the initial value of the luminance, and when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, the initial luminance is set as the current luminance (the luminance set at the present time). “5” is set.
Note that the above-described brightness changeable range is not limited to the five stages “1” to “5”, and more or less stages may be set.

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

Then, when the brightness changeable mode is set as the brightness change mode, if the operation of pressing the cross key 28 is detected by the cross key operation detection sensor 28a, the sub CPU 301 sets the brightness changeable range within a predetermined brightness changeable range. Change the current brightness. Specifically, when the brightness changeable mode is set, when the cross key 28 is pressed upward, the current brightness increases by 1 until reaching “5”, and when the cross key 28 is pressed downward, “ The current brightness decreases by 1 until it reaches “1”. On the other hand, when the luminance change impossible mode is set as the luminance change mode, the current luminance is not changed even if the cross key 28 is pressed in either the upward direction or the downward direction.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the current luminance is switched only by pressing the cross key 28. Note that the current luminance is not switched by only the pressing operation of the cross key 28, but is switched by a predetermined confirming operation (for example, a pressing operation of the operation button 9b) in addition to the pressing operation of the cross key 28. May be set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the current luminance is changed, the sub CPU 301 indicates the current luminance setting status at the center of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. A brightness setting image is displayed, and a predetermined light emitting device 22 emits light at the current brightness after the change.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the brightness setting image includes five vertical bars that gradually increase from the left to the right, and each vertical bar is within the brightness changeable range. Each brightness is shown. Specifically, the shortest vertical bar positioned at the left end indicates luminance “1”, and the longest vertical bar positioned at the right end indicates luminance “5”. The three vertical bars positioned between them indicate luminance “2”, luminance “3”, and luminance “4” in order from the left. Then, since the vertical bar at the left end to the vertical bar indicating the current brightness is displayed in a predetermined color and the remaining vertical bars are displayed in different colors, the player can visually recognize the current brightness. For example, if the current brightness is “3” and the brightness is improved by 1, the current brightness is “4”, so four vertical bars from the leftmost vertical bar are displayed in a predetermined color, and the rightmost is displayed. Only the vertical bars are displayed in different colors (see FIG. 35A).

In addition, since the current luminance is changed, no game ball enters any of the starting winning openings, and a new display luminance is changed without changing the current luminance. When 3 seconds elapses, the brightness setting image displayed in the center of the display unit 21a is deleted, and a reduced image of the brightness setting image is displayed in the lower right part of the display unit 21a (see FIG. 35 (b)). Thereby, the player can visually recognize that the luminance can be changed.
In addition, after the start of the standby state, a predetermined change operation display time (20 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without a game ball entering any of the start winning openings and without changing the current luminance. In this case, as described above, a reduced image of the brightness setting image indicating the current brightness setting state is displayed on the lower right portion of the display unit 21a.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed from a predetermined trigger, when the current luminance is not the initial value “5” (that is, any of “1” to “4”) The current luminance is forcibly changed to the initial value “5”.
Specifically, after the start of the standby state or after changing the brightness, the game ball does not enter any of the start winning holes and the current brightness is not changed anew, and a predetermined reset time ( If the current brightness is any of “1” to “4” after 5 minutes in this embodiment, the sub CPU 301 changes the current brightness to the initial value “5”.
The reset time is not limited to the above value, and a longer time or a shorter time may be determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current luminance is changed to a luminance other than the initial value “5”, the current luminance is not applied to a predetermined specific light-emitting device 22, and this This is applied only to other light emitting devices 22 excluding a specific light emitting device 22. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not all the light emitting devices 22 emit light at the above-described current luminance, but the luminance of the predetermined specific light emitting device 22 is not changed and remains at the initial value “5”. Only the brightness of the other light emitting devices 22 is changed to the above-described current brightness. Therefore, the specific light emitting device 22 described above emits light with an initial value of “5”, and only the other light emitting devices 22 emit light with the current luminance described above.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game result display lamp 24 is used as the specific light-emitting device 22 that does not apply the current luminance changed to other than the initial value “5” to the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300. And the hold lamp 25 are stored in advance.
Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 determines whether or not the light emitting device 22 that executes the lamp effect is the game result display lamp 24 or the hold lamp 25 when executing the lamp effect to be described later. When it is determined that the display lamp 24 or the hold lamp 25 is selected, the above-described current luminance is not changed for the light emitting device 22 (that is, the game result display lamp 24 or the hold lamp 25). Thereby, since the above-described current luminance is not applied, the above-described light-emitting device 22 emits light with the luminance of the initial value “5”.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game result display lamp 24 or the hold lamp 25 is not used, the light emitting device 22 (that is, the front door effect lamp 23, the game board effect lamp 26, or the title lamp 27) is described above. Change to the current brightness. As a result, since the above-described current luminance is applied, the above-described light emitting device 22 emits light at the above-described current luminance.
Note that the specific light-emitting device 22 described above is not limited to the game result display lamp 24 and the hold lamp 25, and other light-emitting devices 22 may be determined in consideration of the visual effects of the effects.
Further, the specific light emitting device 22 described above is not set to emit light with the initial value “5”, but emits light with a higher brightness than the current brightness although it is lower than the initial value “5”. It may be set.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the start of the standby state, the game ball does not enter any of the start winning openings, and the production operation device 9 and the cross key 28 are not operated. When the transition time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) elapses, the system shifts to a power saving state for suppressing power consumption in the standby state. Although not specifically shown, during the power saving state, a lamp effect during the power saving state, which will be described later, is performed in which only the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 are lit (emitted) with a predetermined specific brightness. At the same time, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays that it is in the power saving state.
And in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the power saving state, even if the current luminance is changed to other than the initial value “5” as described above, the change to the current luminance is not performed. It is like that. As a result, the above-described current luminance is not applied to the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 that are lit in the lamp effect during the power-saving state, and these light-emitting devices 22 are not lit at the above-described current luminance. The light is turned on at the specific brightness described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described specific luminance is set to be lower than “1” that is the lowest luminance in the luminance changeable range. Note that any luminance in the luminance changeable range may be set as the specific luminance.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, data such as the initial value of luminance, the current luminance, and the luminance change mode set at the present time are stored in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300. . Then, based on various data stored in the sub-RAM 303, various processes such as light emission by the light emitting device 22, change of the current luminance, and switching of the luminance change mode are performed. Further, when the above-described various processes are performed by the sub CPU 301, the data stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is updated.

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

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 36A to 36B and FIGS. FIG. 37 (a) to (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 36C to 36E and FIGS. 37C to 37E).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols in the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. Are provided with a reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed). Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image or the like on the effect display device 21 is executed after the reach display, and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified. A variation pattern with development is provided, and a variation pattern without development is provided for notifying the result of the lottery without reaching the reach development effect after the reach display.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the period from when the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started until the presence / absence of reach display is notified corresponds to the first half of the variation effect, and the presence / absence of reach display is notified. Until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the variation of the effect symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the latter half of the variation effect.

  Further, in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a cut-in effect or the like that performs a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol 50. Furthermore, in the above-described effects, a predetermined BGM, audio, or the like may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the image display. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the change effect determination table corresponding to the predetermined condition, and also selects the selected change effect determination table, the change mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the change. Based on the pattern command and an arbitrarily used effect random number, a variation effect mode is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The presence / absence of development effects, etc.) is determined. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Outline of lamp production)
In the lamp effect, the light emitting device 22 (front door effect lamp 23, game result display lamp 24, hold lamp 25, game board effect lamp 26, title lamp 27) emits light in a predetermined color or light emission pattern at various timings. Thus, the visual effect such as the variation effect is enhanced, or the game is notified.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a ramp effect, a change effect ramp effect that is performed during the execution of the change effect, a game result notification lamp effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery, and the fact that the hold storage has been made are notified. The hold lamp effect, the lamp effect during the power saving state performed during the power saving state, and the like are executed. Note that the lamp effect is not limited to these.

The lamp effect during the variation effect is performed in association with the execution of the variation effect, and is for enhancing the visual effect of the variation effect being executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the aspect of the lamp effect during the change effect (the light emitting device 22 that emits light, the light emission pattern, etc.) is determined according to the aspect of the change effect, and the change effect of the predetermined aspect is executed. Then, the changing effect lamp effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the changing effect.
Specifically, although not particularly illustrated, for example, when the first half of the variation effect is a reach variation pattern or a reach variation pattern, the front door effect lamp 23 is being executed during the first half of the variation effect. Flashes in white, and the game board effect lamp 26 repeats flashing in white and flashing in blue. Although not particularly illustrated, for example, when the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is the reach development effect, the front door effect lamp 23 blinks yellow and red during execution of the second half of the variation effect. The game board effect lamp 26 flashes red and the title lamp 27 flashes red.

The game result notification lamp effect notifies the result of a jackpot lottery performed based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. .
Specifically, as described above, when the jackpot lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the variation display of the production symbol 50 is started, the first display is started. The lamp 24a (game result display lamp 24) starts blinking in white. And when the result of the above lottery lottery is lost, the first lamp 24a is lit in white with the stop display of the effect symbol 50. On the other hand, when the result of the above jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the first lamp 24a is lit in red with the stop display of the effect symbol 50.
In addition, when a big winning lottery is performed on condition that a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second lamp 24b (game result display lamp 24) is the same as the first lamp 24a described above. It blinks and lights up with the light emission pattern.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game result display lamp 24 is predetermined as the specific light-emitting device 22 that does not apply the current luminance changed to other than the initial value “5”. Therefore, even when the current brightness is changed to other than the initial value “5”, the first lamp 24a and the second lamp 24b flash and light at the brightness of the initial value “5” in the game result notification lamp effect. Will be.

The hold lamp effect is a notification that the hold storage has been made.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although the above-described hold lamp 25 is normally turned off, the storage is based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. When the reservation is made, the corresponding hold lamp 25 is lit in white, and the turn-on lamp 25 is turned on to notify the player of the number of holds.
Specifically, the first special figure hold number is notified by four hold lamps 25 (first hold lamp 25 a to fourth hold lamp 25 d) located on the left side toward the game area 12, toward the game area 12. The number of second special figure hold is notified by four hold lamps 25 (fifth hold lamp 25e to eighth hold lamp 25h) located on the right side (see FIG. 3).

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number. The sub RAM 303 of the control board 300 is also provided with a reserved storage area for storing information of the start winning command.
Similar to the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103, the reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 is composed of a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and each of these reserved storage areas is a first storage unit. To a fourth storage unit, a total of four storage units. The first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first storage area correspond to the first storage lamp 25a, the second storage lamp 25b, the third storage lamp 25c, and the fourth storage lamp 25d, respectively. The first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the two storage storage areas correspond to the fifth storage lamp 25e, the sixth storage lamp 25f, the seventh storage lamp 25g, and the eighth storage lamp 25h, respectively. When the information of the start winning command is stored in each storage unit, the corresponding holding lamp 25 is lit in white.

For example, when the number of the first special figure hold is “1”, the information of the start winning command is stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area, so the first hold lamp 25a is lit in white. . Further, when the first special figure hold number is “4”, the information of the start winning command is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first hold storage area. The second hold lamp 25b, the third hold lamp 25c, and the fourth hold lamp 25d are lit in white. Then, when the number of first special figure hold increases or decreases by reading the hold memory or newly storing the hold memory, the number of the hold lamps 25 lit in white is also increased or decreased accordingly. It has become.
Similarly, the fifth holding lamp 25e to the eighth holding lamp 25h are lit in white according to the second special figure holding number.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hold lamp 25 is determined in advance as the specific light emitting device 22 that does not apply the current luminance changed to other than the initial value “5”. Therefore, even if the current brightness is changed to other than the initial value “5”, the first hold lamp 25a to the eighth hold lamp 25h are lit with the brightness of the initial value “5” in the hold lamp effect. It becomes.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the holding lamp 25 is only lit in white, but is not limited thereto, and a plurality of light emission modes having different emission colors and emission patterns are provided. You may make it suggest the expectation degree of jackpot by the light emission mode. For example, as the light emission mode of the holding lamp 25, the first mode that lights in white, the second mode that flashes in blue, the third mode that flashes in red, etc. are provided. You may set so that the light emission in a 3rd aspect may be performed most easily, and the light emission in a 1st aspect is hard to be performed most.

In the power saving state lamp effect, as described above, only the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 are lit (emitted) with a predetermined specific luminance in the power saving state.
Specifically, when shifting to the power saving state, the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 are turned on with a specific luminance and white, and the light emitting devices 22 other than these are turned off. The lighting of the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 continues until the power saving state ends.

  As described above, during the power saving state, even if the current luminance is changed to other than the initial value “5”, the change to the current luminance is not performed. Therefore, even if the current brightness is changed to other than the initial value “5”, the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 are lit at a predetermined specific brightness in the lamp effect during the power saving state. It will be.

Next, determination of the execution mode of the lamp effect described above will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores a lamp control data table that stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of each lamp effect (light-emitting device 22 that emits light, light-emitting pattern, etc.). A plurality of 121 are provided. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the lamp control data table 121 according to a predetermined condition, and acquires the lamp control data based on the selected lamp control data table 121, thereby performing the lamp effect. The execution mode is determined. Thereby, based on the determined execution mode, the predetermined light emitting device 22 emits light.
Specifically, in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, the ramp control data table 121 is used as the ramp control data table 121 to determine the execution mode of the ramp effect during ramp effect. The control data table 121a, the second variation effect ramp effect control data table 121b, the first game result notification lamp effect control data table 121c and the second game result notification lamp effect control data table that define the execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect. 121d, a hold lamp notification effect control data table 121e that defines the execution mode of the hold lamp effect, and a lamp effect control data table 121f during the power saving state that determines the execution mode of the lamp effect during the power saving state are provided.

The first variation effect lamp effect control data table 121a stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of the change effect lamp effect performed during the execution of the first half of the variation effect. In this table, the variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received is associated with the execution mode of the ramp effect during the variation effect (see FIG. 38A). When the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command, the first variation effect lamp effect control data table 121a is selected, and the received variation mode command (variation mode number) and the selected first variation effect lamp effect. By acquiring the lamp control data based on the control data table 121a, the execution mode of the ramp effect during the variation effect performed during the execution of the first half of the variation effect is determined.
For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” is received, the front door effect lamp 23 is white as an execution mode of the effect variation lamp effect performed during the execution of the first half of the variation effect. In addition to blinking, a mode is determined in which the game board effect lamp 26 repeats blinking in white and blinking in blue (see FIG. 38A).

Further, the lamp control data defining the execution mode of the lamp effect during the variation effect performed during the second half of the variation effect is stored in the second effect effect lamp effect control data table 121b. In this table, the variation pattern command (variation pattern number) that can be received is associated with the execution mode of the ramp effect during the variation effect (see FIG. 38B). When the sub-control board 300 receives the variation pattern command, the second variation effect lamp effect control data table 121b is selected, and the received variation pattern command (variation pattern number) and the selected second variation effect lamp effect. By acquiring the lamp control data based on the control data table 121b, the execution mode of the changing effect ramp effect performed during the second half of the changing effect is determined.
For example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “32H” is received, the front door effect lamp 23 is yellow as the execution mode of the variation effect lamp effect performed during the second half of the change effect. And the flashing in red are repeated, and the mode in which the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 flash in red is determined (see FIG. 38B).

The first game result notification lamp effect control data table 121c stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect that is performed during the first half of the variation effect. In this table, a variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received is associated with an execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect (see FIG. 38C). When the variation mode command is received in the sub-control board 300, the first game result notification lamp effect control data table 121c is selected, and the received variation mode command (variation mode number) and the selected first game result notification lamp effect. By obtaining the lamp control data based on the control data table 121c, the execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect that is performed during the execution of the first half of the variable effect is determined.
For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “00H” is received, the game result display lamp 24 is white as an execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect performed during the execution of the first half of the variation effect. A mode of blinking is determined (see FIG. 38C).

The second game result notification lamp effect control data table 121d stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect that is performed during the second half of the variation effect. In this table, a variation pattern command (variation pattern number) that can be received is associated with an execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect (see FIG. 38D). When the variation pattern command is received in the sub-control board 300, the second game result notification lamp effect control data table 121d is selected, and the received variation pattern command (variation pattern number) and the selected second game result notification lamp effect. By acquiring the lamp control data based on the control data table 121d, the execution mode of the game result notification lamp effect that is performed during the second half of the variation effect is determined.
For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “00H” is received (that is, in the case of a loss), the game result notification lamp effect execution mode performed during the execution of the first half of the variation effect is a game After the result display lamp 24 blinks in white, a mode of lighting in white is determined (see FIG. 38D). Further, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “30H” is received (that is, in the case of a big win), the game result notification lamp effect execution mode performed during the second half of the variation effect is executed as a game. After the result display lamp 24 blinks in white, a mode of lighting in red is determined (see FIG. 38D).

The hold lamp effect control data table 121e stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of the hold lamp effect. Then, when the start winning command is received in the sub control board 300, the reserved lamp effect control data table 121e is selected, and the lamp control data is acquired based on the selected reserved lamp effect control data table 121e. The execution mode of the hold lamp effect is determined.
Specifically, when the start winning command is received, a mode in which the hold lamp 25 lights in white is determined as an execution mode of the hold lamp effect (see FIG. 39A).

The lamp effect control data table 121f during the power saving state stores lamp control data that defines the execution mode of the lamp effect during the power saving state. When the power saving state is entered, the lamp effect control data table 121f during the power saving state is selected, and lamp control data is acquired based on the selected lamp effect control data table 121f during the power saving state. The execution mode of the lamp effect during the power saving state is determined.
Specifically, when the state is shifted to the power saving state, a mode in which the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 are lit in specific brightness and white is determined as an execution mode of the lamp effect during the power saving state (FIG. 39B). )reference).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if the player changes the current luminance to a value other than the initial value “5”, the specific light emitting device 22 (game result display lamp 24, hold lamp) For 25), the above-described current luminance is not applied, and light is emitted with the initial value “5”. Therefore, in the notification related to the progress of the game, such as the notification of the jackpot lottery result performed by the game result notification lamp effect and the notification that the hold storage is performed by the hold lamp effect, the above light emitting device 22 is the highest. Since the light is emitted with luminance, the player can surely visually recognize the above-described notification.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the power saving state, even if the current brightness is changed to other than the initial value “5”, the change to the current brightness is not performed. Therefore, the above-described current luminance is not applied to the light emitting device 22 (game board effect lamp 26, title lamp 27) that emits light during the power saving state, and light is emitted at a specific luminance. Therefore, during the power saving state, the light emitting device 22 can be made to emit light with a specific brightness set according to the circumstances of power consumption suppression without being affected by the current brightness changed by the player, and thus Thus, the luminance of the light emitting device 22 can be appropriately adjusted during the power saving state.

Next, a description will be given of the control process in the sub-control board 300 for executing the brightness change process, the fluctuation effect, and the lamp effect as described above.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Also, an initial value “5” is stored in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 as the current luminance. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a power saving state transition process for performing processing related to the transition to the power saving state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a luminance change control process for performing various controls relating to the change in luminance. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 (rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, operation of pressing the operation button 9b) can be accepted according to the progress of the effect being executed, and the effect operation device. 9 is checked for the presence / absence of signals from the sensors (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detect the operation 9. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is displayed on the image control board (not particularly shown). ), A production operation device command is stored in the transmission buffer so as to be transmitted to the voice control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown).
This production operation device command is transmitted to each control board in step 2107, which will be described later, and in each control board, processing based on the received production operation device command (for example, production switching processing, power saving state was in progress). In such a case, a process of returning from the power saving state is performed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 executes a cross key control process for determining whether or not to accept the pressing operation of the cross key 28, and for controlling the luminance changing operation based on the determination result. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2106.

In step 2106, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp output control process for changing the luminance of the light emitting device 22, controlling the light emission by the light emitting device 22, and the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2107.
In step 2107, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), an audio control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 selects a variation effect determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery, the selected variation effect determination table, the received variation mode command, and the effect random number acquired in step 2200 described above. Based on the above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) and the sound control board (not shown in particular) in step 2107 described above. Then, the execution control of the effect corresponding to the received first-half variation effect execution command is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 obtains lamp control data of a lamp effect (that is, a lamp effect during change effect, a game result notification lamp effect) performed during execution of the first half of the change effect. Execute data acquisition processing. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the lamp control data acquisition process at the time of reception of the fluctuation mode command in step 2203 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In Step 2300, the sub CPU 301 selects the first variation effect lamp effect control data table 121 a from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 obtains lamp control data based on the selected first lamp effect control data table during variation effect 121a and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2301 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 selects the first game result notification lamp effect control data table 121 c from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data based on the selected first game result notification lamp effect control data table 121c and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2304 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the lamp control data acquisition process when the variable mode command is received is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 selects a variation effect determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery, the selected variation effect determination table, the received variation pattern command, and the effect random number acquired in step 2400 described above. Based on the above, the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2401 described above in the transmission buffer. The latter-stage variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown) and the sound control board (not shown) in step 2107 described above. The execution control of the production corresponding to the received second half variation production execution command is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 obtains lamp control data of a lamp effect (that is, a lamp effect during change effect, a game result notification lamp effect) performed during the latter half of the change effect. Execute data acquisition processing. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the lamp pattern data acquisition process at the time of reception of the fluctuation pattern command in step 2403 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 selects the lamp effect control data table 121 b in the second variation effect from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data based on the selected second variation effect lamp effect control data table 121b and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2501 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 selects the second game result notification lamp effect control data table 121 d from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data based on the selected second game result notification lamp effect control data table 121d and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2504 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the lamp pattern data acquisition process is completed when the variation pattern command is received.

  Next, a standby state start command reception process executed when a standby state start command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the standby state start command is stored in step 811 of the special symbol variation start process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 sets a mode switching time (5 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the switching timing of the luminance change mode in the mode switching timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the mode switching timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 sets a change operation display time (20 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the timing for displaying the reduced image of the brightness setting image in the change operation display timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the change operation display timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 sets a transition time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) for determining the timing of transition to the power saving state in the power saving state transition timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the power saving state transition timer counter is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 sets a reset time (5 minutes in this embodiment) for determining the timing of changing the current luminance to the initial value “5” (initialization of the current luminance) in the reset timer counter. Thereby, time measurement by the reset timer counter is started. Then, the standby state start command reception process ends.

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

In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 performs a process for setting the luminance change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300. Specifically, when the brightness changeable mode is stored as the brightness change mode, the sub CPU 301 updates the brightness changeable mode to the brightness change disabled mode. As a result, the luminance change mode is set to the luminance change impossible mode. Note that when the luminance change impossible mode is stored as the luminance change mode, the sub CPU 301 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 performs timer reset processing. Specifically, when the above-described timer is measuring time, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the timer that is measuring time and stops the time counting by the timer counter. Note that if any timer is not counting time, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 performs a predetermined display clear process on the effect display device 21. Specifically, when display related to luminance is performed on the effect display device 21, processing for clearing the display is performed. Further, when the display is in the power saving state and the effect display device 21 indicates that it is in the power saving state, a process of clearing the display (that is, a process of returning from the power saving state) )I do. If the above display is not performed, the sub CPU 301 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 executes a start winning command reception lamp control data acquisition process for acquiring lamp control data of a lamp effect (that is, a hold lamp effect) based on reception of the start winning command. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

Next, the lamp control data acquisition process at the time of starting winning command reception at step 2703 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 selects the reserved lamp notification effect control data table 121 e from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data based on the selected reserved lamp notification effect control data table 121e. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

  In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2801 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the lamp control data acquisition process upon reception of the start winning command is terminated.

Next, the power saving state transition processing in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the transition time (60 seconds) set in the power saving state transition timer counter has elapsed. When it is determined that the transition time has not elapsed, the power saving state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transition time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 sets a power saving state command indicating that the state is shifted to the power saving state in the transmission buffer. The power saving state command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) in step 2107 described above, and the effect display device 21 is in the power saving state in the image control board. Display control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2902.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 selects the lamp effect control data table 121 f during the power saving state from the lamp control data table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data based on the selected lamp effect control data table 121f during the power saving state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2904.

In step 2904, the sub CPU 301 stores the lamp control data acquired in step 2903 described above in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303. Then, the power saving state transition process ends.
Note that the count value of the power saving state transition timer counter described above is reset by operating the effect operating device 9 or the cross key 28, and the transition time is set again in the power saving state transition timer counter. That is, when the effect operating device 9 or the cross key 28 is operated, the time measurement by the power saving state transition timer counter is started again from the initial value.

Next, the brightness change control process of step 2103 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 executes a mode switching process for performing control related to switching of the luminance change mode. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 executes a change operation display process for performing control related to the display of the reduced image of the brightness setting image. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3002.

  In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 executes an initial value setting process for performing control related to initialization of the current luminance with the lapse of the reset time. Then, the luminance change control process ends.

Next, the mode switching process in step 3000 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time is measured by the mode switching timer counter. If it is determined that the time has not been measured, the mode switching process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the mode switching time (5 seconds) set in the mode switching timer counter has elapsed. When it is determined that the mode switching time has not elapsed, the mode switching process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode switching time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

  In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 updates the luminance change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to a luminance changeable mode. Thereby, the luminance change mode is set to the luminance changeable mode. Then, the mode switching process ends.

Next, the change operation display process of step 3001 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time measurement by the change operation display timer counter is being performed. If it is determined that the time is not being measured, the display switching process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 3201.
In step 3201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the change operation display time (20 seconds) set in the change operation display timer counter has elapsed. If it is determined that the change operation display time has not elapsed, the change operation display process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change operation display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3202.

  In step 3202, the sub CPU 301 displays a reduced image of the brightness setting image on the effect display device 21. Then, the change operation display process ends.

Next, the initial value setting process in step 3002 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time is measured by the reset timer counter. If it is determined that the time has not been measured, the initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is being measured, the process proceeds to the next step 3301.
In step 3301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reset time (5 minutes) set in the reset timer counter has elapsed. If it is determined that the reset time has not elapsed, the initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reset time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 3302.

In step 3302, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current luminance stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is the initial value “5”. When it is determined that the current luminance is the initial value “5”, the initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current luminance is not the initial value “5” (that is, the current luminance is any one of “1” to “4”), the process proceeds to the next step 3303.
In step 3303, the sub CPU 301 changes the current luminance stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 to the initial value “5”. Then, the initial value setting process ends.

Next, the cross key control process of step 2105 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a pressing operation signal is input from the cross key operation detection sensor 28a (that is, whether or not the cross key 28a is pressed). If it is determined that the pressing operation signal has not been input, the cross key control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a pressing operation signal has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 3401.
In step 3401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the luminance change mode stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is a luminance changeable mode. If it is determined that the mode is not the brightness changeable mode (that is, the brightness change disabled mode), the cross key control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode can be changed, the process proceeds to the next step 3402.

In step 3402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current brightness after the change based on the pressing operation of the cross key 28 belongs to the brightness changeable range. When it is determined that the current brightness after the change does not belong within the brightness changeable range, the cross key control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current brightness after the change belongs to the brightness changeable range, the process proceeds to the next step 3403.
In step 3403, the sub CPU 301 changes the current luminance stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 and displays a luminance setting image indicating that the changed current luminance is set on the effect display device 21. To do. Specifically, when the cross key 28 is pressed upward, the current luminance is increased by “1”. When the cross key 28 is pressed downward, the current brightness is decreased by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3404.

In step 3404, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the reset timer counter and sets the reset time in the reset timer counter again. Thereby, the time measurement by the reset timer counter is started again from the initial value.
The sub CPU 301 sets a display switching time (3 seconds in this embodiment) for determining the timing for switching the display position of the luminance setting image in the display switching timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement by the display switching timer counter is started. When the display switching time has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 switches the display position of the brightness setting image. Further, when receiving the start winning command, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the display switching timer counter and stops the time counting by the timer counter.
Then, the cross key control process ends.

Next, the lamp output control process of step 2106 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether lamp control data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. If it is determined that the lamp control data is not stored, the lamp output control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lamp control data is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 3501.
In step 3501, the sub CPU 301 acquires lamp control data from the storage area described above and stores it in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3502.

In step 3502, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in a power saving state. If it is determined that the power saving state is in progress, the process proceeds to step 3507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not in the power saving state, the process proceeds to the next step 3503.
Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the power saving state flag indicating that it is in the power saving state is turned on when shifting to the power saving state, and the power saving state is completed when the power saving state ends. The flag is set to turn off. The sub CPU 301 can determine whether or not it is in the power saving state based on the power saving state flag.
In step 3503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the lamp control data stored in the above processing area relates to a predetermined specific light emitting device 22 (in this embodiment, the game result display lamp 24 and the hold lamp 25). Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the light-emitting device 22 is related to the specific light-emitting device 22, the process proceeds to step 3506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not related to the specific light emitting device 22, the process proceeds to the next step 3504.

In step 3504, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current brightness has been changed to other than the initial value “5”, that is, whether or not the current brightness stored in the sub RAM 303 is other than the initial value “5”. To do. If it is determined that the current brightness is not changed to other than the initial value “5” (that is, the current brightness is “5”), the process proceeds to step 3506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current brightness is changed to other than the initial value “5” (that is, the current brightness is any one of “1” to “4”), the process proceeds to the next step 3505.
In step 3505, the sub CPU 301 sets the luminance of the light emitting device 22 related to the lamp control data described above to the current luminance. Then, the process proceeds to step 3507.

Further, when it is determined in step 3503 that the lamp control data relates to the specific light emitting device 22, it is determined in step 3504 that the current luminance is not changed to other than the initial value “5”. In step 3506, the sub CPU 301 sets the luminance of the light emitting device 22 related to the lamp control data to an initial value “5”.
In the power saving state, the above-described processing of step 3505 and step 3506 is not performed, but the specific brightness is set in advance as the brightness of the light emitting device 22 in the lamp control data acquired during the power saving state. (See FIG. 39 (b)). Accordingly, during the power saving state, the luminance of the light emitting device 22 is set to the specific luminance.
Here, in the above-described case, the process of setting the luminance of the light emitting device 22 to the initial value “5” is performed again. However, the luminance of all the light emitting devices 22 is set to the initial value “5” in advance. Thus, the process for setting the initial value “5” may be omitted.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3507.

In step 3507, the sub CPU 301 sets a lamp command corresponding to the execution mode defined in the lamp control data and the luminance set in step 3505 or 3506 in the transmission buffer. In step 2107 described above, the lamp command set here is transmitted to an illumination control board (not shown), and the illumination control board emits light corresponding to the received lamp command. Control will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3508.
In step 3508, the sub CPU 301 erases the lamp control data from a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3509.

In step 3509, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not lamp control data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. If it is determined that the lamp control data is stored, the process returns to step 3501. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lamp control data is not stored, the lamp output control process is terminated.
In other words, the processing in steps 3501 to 3508 is repeated as long as the lamp control data is stored in the predetermined storage area.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, each light emitting device 22 is configured by an LED, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a fluorescent lamp or the like.
Further, the luminance may be changed individually for each light emitting device 22. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the luminance with a higher degree of freedom according to the needs of the player.
In the above-described embodiment, the brightness of the effect display device 21 (liquid crystal display device) is not changeable, but the brightness of the backlight provided in the effect display device 21 can be changed. The brightness of the effect display device 21 may be changed. By doing in this way, the effect (variation effect etc.) performed with the effect display apparatus 21 can be displayed with the brightness | luminance according to the player's needs.

  In the above-described embodiment, the initial value of the brightness is set to “5” which is the highest brightness. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the initial value is “3” or “4”. It may be set to. When the initial value is set to “3” or “4” and the current luminance is changed to be lower than these initial values, the specific light emitting device 22 (game result display lamp 24, The hold lamp 25) may be set to emit light with a higher brightness than the current brightness. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the luminance with a higher degree of freedom.

In the above-described embodiment, the game result display lamp 24 notifies the jackpot lottery result, and the hold lamp 25 informs that the hold is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. For example, instead of the game result display lamp 24 and the hold lamp 25, a display area for displaying the above-described contents is provided at a predetermined position of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and a predetermined display is performed in this display area. The above-described notification may be performed. In this way, since the number of light emitting devices 22 provided in the pachinko machine P can be reduced, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the processing load on hardware resources such as a CPU can be reduced.
When the brightness of the effect display device 21 can be changed, the changed display brightness is not set for the display area, but the changed brightness is used, as in the above-described embodiment. It is desirable to set a high brightness.

In the above-described embodiment, the luminance can be changed only when the luminance change mode is set to the luminance changeable mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to always change the luminance even during execution of the variation effect.
By doing so, the player can easily change the brightness, and thus the player's awareness of the operation of changing the brightness can be increased.

  Further, the above-described embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine as long as it has a similar configuration regarding the process of changing the luminance. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that uses a game medal as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball to play a game similar to the slot machine, and the like.

  The main control board 100 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game control means of the present invention. Further, the light emitting devices 22 of the front door effect lamp 23, the game result display lamp 24, the hold lamp 25, the game board effect lamp 26 and the title lamp 27 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the light emitting means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 3500 to step 3509 in the above-described embodiment and the illumination control board correspond to the light emission control means of the present invention. Further, the sub RAM 303 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the luminance storage means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 3403 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a luminance changing unit of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 22 Light emitting device 23 Front door effect lamp 24 Game result display lamp 25 Hold lamp 26 Game board effect lamp 27 Title lamp 28 Cross key 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A plurality of light emitting means for emitting light;
Light emission control means capable of causing the light emission means to emit light at a plurality of levels of brightness according to the progress of the game by the game control means,
Luminance storage means for storing the luminance of light emitted by the light emitting means;
Brightness changing means capable of changing the current brightness, which is the brightness stored in the brightness storage means, by a predetermined operation,
The light emission control means includes
When the control target light emitting means that is the light emitting means to be emitted is not a predetermined specific light emitting means, and the current luminance is changed to a lower luminance than a predetermined initial luminance by the luminance changing means The control target light emitting means emits light at the current brightness after the change, but the control target light emitting means is the specific light emitting means, and the brightness changing means causes the current brightness to be higher than the initial brightness. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the luminance is changed to a low luminance, the controlled light emitting means can emit light at a luminance higher than the current luminance after the change. The initial luminance is the highest luminance among the plurality of levels of luminance,
The light emission control means includes
When the control target light-emitting means is the specific light-emitting means, and the current brightness is changed to a brightness lower than the initial brightness by the brightness changing means, the control target light-emitting means is set to the initial brightness. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine emits light.

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