JP2016137255A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making interest in a game continue.SOLUTION: Before execution of an ending performance of a jackpot performance, each kind of counter value reserved in a reserved ball storage area is read ahead. As a result, when a jackpot results again with a small number of times of variable performances, a series of jackpot continuous performances having a continuous story are executed from the ending performance to the next jackpot opening performance through at least one variable performance. Thus, a player can have an impression that two jackpots are continuous. Therefore, without further interruption of an upsurge toward a jackpot, the player's interest in a game can be continued.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines, even if the number of times of dynamic display of identification information is reduced from the end of the previous hit, the normal identification is once performed after the end of the previous hit effect. The dynamic display of information is executed, and the next hit production is started.

JP 2011-078836 A

  In this conventional gaming machine, even if the next hit occurs immediately after the end of the previous hit effect, the excitement with respect to the player's hit tends to be interrupted, and it is difficult to maintain a sense of excitement for the player. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the interest in gaming.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, and an acquisition means for acquiring information when the start condition is detected by the detection means. And selecting means for selecting the type of dynamic display of the identification information based on the information acquired by the acquiring means, and selecting by the selecting means based on an instruction from the main control means Sub-control means having dynamic display execution means for executing dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the type of dynamic display of the identification information, and the identification executed by the dynamic display execution means When predetermined identification information appears in dynamic display of information, a predetermined game value is given to the player, and the main control means detects that the start condition is satisfied Very little At least a storage unit capable of storing the information acquired by the acquisition unit up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a determination for determining the information stored in the storage unit when the predetermined game value is given to a player And when the determination result of the determination means is a result that the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, after the predetermined game value is given, the information is stored in the storage means. Setting means for setting so that a specific type is selected as a type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means for dynamic display of predetermined identification information corresponding to the information that has been made; A first instruction for instructing the sub-control means to execute a first effect during the period from the end of giving a predetermined game value to the player until the dynamic display of the identification information is started Means and comprising Based on an instruction from the first instruction means, the sub-control means starts the dynamic display of the identification information after ending giving a predetermined game value to the player. A first effect executing means for executing one effect, wherein the determining means determines the information stored in the storage means before causing the first effect executing means to execute the first effect. In the case where the determination result of the determination unit is a result in which predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, the first instruction unit determines the specific effect as the type of the first effect. The type corresponding to the type is instructed to the sub-control means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a ball entry means having a ball entry area into which a game ball can enter and an opening / closing means for opening and closing the ball entry area. The given game value is given by opening the opening / closing means to make it easier for a game ball to enter the ball entering means, and the completion of the given game value giving is completed. The opening / closing means of the ball means is closed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, acquisition means for obtaining information when the detection means detects establishment of the start condition, and acquisition by the acquisition means A main control unit having a selection unit that selects a type of dynamic display of the identification information based on the received information, and an operation of the identification information selected by the selection unit based on an instruction from the main control unit. Sub-control means having dynamic display execution means for executing dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the type of automatic display, and in advance in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means A predetermined game value is given to the player when the defined identification information appears, and the main control means at least obtains the acquisition means when the establishment of the start condition is detected. Take Storage means capable of storing the information up to a predetermined upper limit number, determination means for determining the information stored in the storage means when the predetermined game value is given to the player, and If the determination result is a result that the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, after the predetermined game value is given, the information corresponding to the information stored in the storage means Setting means for setting a specific type to be selected as a type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means for dynamic display of predetermined identification information; First instruction means for instructing the sub-control means to execute a first effect during the period from the end of the provision of the game value to the start of dynamic display of the identification information, The sub-control means is the first Based on an instruction from the display means, the first effect is executed in a period from the end of giving a predetermined game value to the player until the start of dynamic display of the identification information. The execution unit includes an execution execution unit, and the determination unit determines the information stored in the storage unit before causing the first production execution unit to execute the first production, and the first instruction unit includes: If the determination result of the determination means is a result that the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, the type corresponding to the specific type is selected as the sub-type of the first effect. Since the control means is instructed, the interest in the game can be continued.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of various counters, a holding ball storage area, and a holding ball execution area. (A) is the figure which showed typically an example of the jackpot type table, (b) is the figure which showed typically an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots, (c) (Normal) is a diagram schematically showing an example of a variation pattern table, (d) is a diagram schematically showing an example of a deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table, and (e) is a special variation pattern. It is the schematic diagram which showed an example of the table typically. It is explanatory drawing explaining a jackpot continuation effect and a special fluctuation effect. (A) is the figure which showed the screen displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in a normal opening effect, (b) is the figure which showed the screen displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in a normal ending effect. is there. (A) is the figure which showed the screen displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in a special ending effect, (b) is the figure which showed the screen displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in a special fluctuation effect. (C) is the figure which showed the screen displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in special opening production. (A) is a timing chart of the jackpot effect when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 15R normal jackpot), (b) is a timing chart of the jackpot effect when the jackpot type is 10R probability variation jackpot. is there. It is the figure which showed typically an example of the pseudo jackpot continuation production time counter table. It is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by MPU in the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the jackpot process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the jackpot pre-processing performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the process during opening performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the process in round performed by MPU in a main controller. (A) is the flowchart which showed the process during continuation production performed by MPU in a main controller, (b) is the flowchart which showed the process during ending performed by MPU in a main controller. . It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. (A) is the flowchart which showed the command interruption process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus, (b) is the flowchart which showed the V interruption process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. is there.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the effect pattern of the variable display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 14c, there are provided electrical decoration portions 29 to 33 that incorporate light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  A small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (see FIG. 2) ) Can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51 by a change in electric resistance (Not shown). When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. Thus, the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50.

  As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, A ball entrance (starting port) 64, a variable winning device 65, a variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and a peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by a main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) to be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a display a change by indicating whether or not the change is made in accordance with the entry to the first entry port 64 (start winning prize) by a lighting state, or a stop pattern after the end of the change. As for the ball (reserved ball) that has not been changed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, the symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed for the start prize is indicated by the lighting state. The number of reserved balls, which is a number, is indicated by the lighting state. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color.

  In the pachinko machine 10, in the lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, a determination is made whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). Is also determined.

  Here, the “big hit” means opening and closing a specific winning opening (large open mouth) 65a described later for a predetermined number of times and shifting the internal gaming state to a state advantageous to the player. The probability of winning the jackpot lottery (probability of winning the jackpot) shifts to a state (high probability state) in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than normal, or in the second pattern to be described later, The number of times that the electric accessory is released increases compared to other gaming states (time-short state). And the jackpot type is decided according to the gaming state which shifts after the jackpot. The LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the change, but if it is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed.

  As the types of jackpots that the pachinko machine 10 has, 15R probability variation jackpots, 10R probability variation jackpots, 5R probability variation jackpots, and 15R normal jackpots are prepared. Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds. The “10R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 10 rounds. The “5R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of five rounds. Further, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a low probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds and becomes a short-time state during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). .

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability change is in progress (probability change), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special game state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which a hit probability of a second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. On the other hand, the “low probability state” means a time when the probability change is not in progress, and a state where the jackpot probability is a normal state, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than the probability change. In addition, the short-time state (short-time medium) of the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the first entrance entrance It means a game state in which a ball can easily enter 64. In addition, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 to be opened or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases by hit.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a liquid crystal display that displays the variation of the third symbol while being synchronized with the variation display on the first symbol display device 37, triggered by a ball entering the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). (Hereinafter simply abbreviated as “display device”), and a LED that variably displays the second symbol (ordinary symbol) triggered by the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. The second symbol display device 83 is provided. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of an 8 inch large liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 114 (see FIG. 5) to be described later, for example, upper, middle and lower. The three symbol rows are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display is performed accordingly. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and the variable display is performed. It is configured to generate a jackpot after it is over. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added is arranged. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two in the vertical direction, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for variably displaying the third symbol, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect, a character, the number of reserved balls, and the like. In the lower center of the main display area Dm, the number of held balls, which is the number of balls that have not been changed (holding balls) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, is displayed. A display area Db is provided.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. When the third symbol is stopped, a jackpot effect is displayed as a jackpot if the jackpot symbol combinations (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) are arranged on the active line L1.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. The small areas Ds1 to Ds3 are areas for displaying the notice effect image.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 4B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the left small area Ds1 and the right small area Ds3, and it is suggested to the player that it is easy to shift to a big hit than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting it out.

  When the pachinko machine 10 is in the “big hit” state in which the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed, the third symbol display device 81 fills the screen without distinguishing between the main display area Dm and the sub display area Ds. The jackpot effect is displayed.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment performs a special variation effect as a type of the variation effect, in addition to the general variation effect. This special variation effect is a variation effect executed during the jackpot continuation effect, and the variation time is 1.5 shorter than the shortest fluctuation time (variation time 7 seconds) among the normal variation effects. It is a special variation effect that is seconds. Here, the jackpot continuation effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the jackpot will continue to be generated when the jackpot (special game state) ends and then the jackpot is again made with a small variation effect.

  The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8. In this jackpot continuation effect, the next jackpot opening is performed through one or more fluctuating effects from the previous jackpot ending effect (the effect of notifying the end of the jackpot). It is continuously performed until the production (production informing the start of the jackpot). Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the two jackpots are continuous, and it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement to the jackpot.

  The jackpot continuation effect and the special variation effect performed as a variation effect during the jackpot continuation effect are also displayed on the full screen of the third symbol display device 81 without distinction between the main display area Dm and the sub display area Ds. . Details of the image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 of the jackpot continuation effect including the special variation effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 15.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the third symbol display device 81 (first symbol display device 37), the number of times that the ball enters is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls 1 is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the reserved display area Db. In the holding display area Db, one holding ball number symbol (“●” symbol) is displayed for each holding ball number, and the number of holding balls is displayed according to the number of the displayed holding ball number symbols. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the hold display area Db, it indicates that the number of reserved balls is one, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the number of reserved balls Indicates four balls. Moreover, when the number of reserved balls is not displayed in the hold display area Db, it indicates that the number of held balls is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball inlet 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of balls to be held is not limited to four times, but three times. You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times). Further, instead of displaying the number of reserved balls in the reserved display area Db, the number of reserved balls is different by a number in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is different by the number of reserved balls. You may make it display in a mode (for example, a color and a lighting pattern). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of held balls, corresponding to the maximum number of held balls, and the number of held balls may be displayed according to the number of held lamps that are lit.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 is a variable display that alternately turns on the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol) every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67. Is to do. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time (opened). Configured). The number of passing balls through the second entrance 67 is held up to 4 times, and the number of balls held is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 described above and also displayed on the second symbol holding lamp 84. There are four second symbol holding lamps 84 corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and they are arranged symmetrically at the lower part of the third symbol display device 81 of the center frame 86.

  Note that the second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the first entrance 64, but is limited to 4 times or less, or 5 times (for example, , 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first entrance (start winning entrance) 64 through which a ball can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, which is caused by turning on the first entrance switch. The main control device 110 draws a big hit, and the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is started (started). Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation display is stopped, the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the third symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed as the third symbol display. The display is stopped on the active line L1 of the device 81. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. The specific winning port 65a is one of the winning ports from which 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball enters. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, in order to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 mainly includes the external terminal plate 261 in addition to the main control device 110, the payout control device 111, the sound lamp control device 113, the display control device 114, and the power supply device 115 described above.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 is composed of an 8-bit microcomputer, and a ROM 202 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and various data temporarily when executing the control program stored in the ROM 202. In addition, the RAM 203 is a memory for storing, and in addition, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The main control device 110 executes main processes of the pachinko machine 10 such as a jackpot lottery, setting of display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83.

  The ROM 202 stores at least fixed value data used for controlling these processes. For example, the ROM 202 includes at least a jackpot random number table 202a, a jackpot type table 202b, a jackpot variation pattern table 202c, a loss variation pattern table 202d, a special variation pattern table 202e, and a pseudo jackpot duration effect time table 202f.

  Further, the RAM 203 controls main processing of the pachinko machine 10 (big hit lottery, setting of display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, lottery of display results on the second symbol display device 83, etc.). Various counters are provided for this purpose.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, various counters provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 and various tables 202a to 202e stored in the ROM 202 will be described. First, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of various counters. The details of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time table 202f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The jackpot lottery and the display settings of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 include a first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and a first hit type counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot symbol. The stop pattern selection counter C3, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and the variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is an execution interval of timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13), or at intervals of 4 milliseconds in the main processing (see FIG. 24), for example. Furthermore, some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 24). The updated value of each counter is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The counter buffer is an area for storing the updated value of each counter, and the MPU 201 uses the value stored in the counter buffer at the counter update timing for each counter. Update.

  The RAM 203 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 203b composed of four reserved areas (held first to fourth areas) and one reserved ball execution area 203c. Each holding area (holding first to fourth areas) of the holding ball storage area 203b stores each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the fluctuation type counter CS1. For this purpose, it has a first per random number counter storage area 203b1, a first per type counter storage area 203b2, a stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3, and a variation type counter storage area 203b4. The values of these counters read from the counter buffer in accordance with the timing of entering the first entrance 64 are stored in any of the reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas) of the holding ball storage area 203b. Stored.

  The reserved ball execution area 203c includes a first per-random number counter C1, a first per-type counter C2, and a stop pattern selection counter that are used to determine a big hit lottery or a change pattern of a change effect and a stop type at the start timing of change. This is an area for storing C3, and has a first per-random number counter storage area 203c1, a first per-type counter 203c2, a stop pattern selection counter 203c3, and a variation type counter 203c4 for storing the values of these counters.

  When the MPU 201 detects a ball entering the first ball inlet 64 (start winning prize), the first counter random number counter C1, the first counter type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type of the counter buffer at that time Each value of the counter storage area 203b4 is stored in one area of the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area 203b.

  At this time, if there is no reservation in the reserved area and all of the reserved first to fourth areas are empty areas, the value of each counter is stored in the reserved first area. When there is only one hold in the hold area and each counter value is stored only in the hold first area, the value of each counter is stored in the hold second area. When there are two holds in the holding area and the values of the counters are stored only in the holding first and second areas, the values of the counters are stored in the holding third area. When there are three holds in the holding area and the values of the counters are stored only in the holding first to third areas, the values of the counters are stored in the holding fourth area.

  Thereby, the value of each counter acquired from the counter buffer at the timing of the start winning prize can be stored in the hold first area, the hold second area, the hold third area, and the hold fourth area in the order of the start winning prize. it can. If a start winning is detected when the value of each counter is stored in all of the holding first to fourth areas, the value of each counter at that time is not held but discarded. That is, in the present embodiment, the value of each counter can be held up to four start winnings.

  Further, at the start timing of the variation effect, the MPU 201 holds the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counter CS1 stored in the hold first area. Based on the value of each counter stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c, the big hit lottery, the variation pattern of the variation effect and the type of the stop symbol are determined.

  In addition, after the value of each counter in the holding first area is moved to the holding ball execution area 203c, the value of each counter stored in the holding second area is shifted to the empty holding first area, and the holding third area. The counter values stored in the counter are shifted to the reserved second area, and the counter values stored in the reserved fourth area are shifted to the reserved third area. Thereby, when the fluctuating effect is started based on the value of each counter held in the holding ball storage area, the holding is reduced by one and one area of the holding area is released.

  Each counter will be described in detail. As described above, the first per-random number counter C1 is a counter for use in the jackpot lottery, and is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment). The update of the first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 899), and reaches the maximum value (for example, 899 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 899). This is done by returning to 0 later. Further, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round (when the initial value is periodically updated from a certain initial value and then returned to the initial value in the next update), the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time Is set as a new initial value in the first random number counter C1, and updating is performed from the initial value.

  As described above, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is used as the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1. For example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 899, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also configured by a loop counter in the range of 0 to 899. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is not only updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) is executed, but is also repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24).

  The value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the counter buffer is stored in the reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Then, at the start of fluctuation, whether or not the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the hold ball execution area 203c from the hold ball storage area 203b is a big hit value (big hit random value, also referred to as a win value). Determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot (the jackpot random number value) is set by a jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and is a first hit random number counter stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c. When the value of C1 matches the jackpot random number set by the jackpot random number table, the jackpot is determined. Then, when the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c does not match the jackpot random number value, it is determined to be out.

  Here, the jackpot random number table is a jackpot random number value that is referred to when the gaming state is in a low probability state (that is, a period when the probability change is not in progress) and a jackpot randomness that is referred to when the gaming state is in a high probability state (that is, that the probability change is in progress) The numbers are divided into numerical values, and the number of jackpot random numbers included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between the low probability state and the high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the first random number counter C1 is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 899. The number of jackpot random numbers that are jackpots in the low probability state is three, and the values “7, 307, 582” are stored in the jackpot random number table in association with the “low probability state”. On the other hand, the number of jackpot random numbers that are jackpots in the high probability state is 30, and the values “28, 58, 85, 122, 144, 178, 213, 238, 276, 298, 322, 354, 390, 420, 448, 486, 506, 534, 567, 596, 618, 656, 681, 716, 750, 772, 809, 836, 866, 892 ”are associated with the“ high probability state ”and stored in the jackpot random number table. Has been.

  When performing a jackpot lottery, the MPU 201 reads a jackpot random number value suitable for the gaming state at that time from the jackpot random number table. Then, the MPU 201 matches the value of the first hit random number counter C1 (first hit random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball execution area 203c) used for the big hit lottery with one of the big hit random number values read from the big hit random number table. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit if they match.

  In other words, when the gaming state is in a low probability state, a big hit occurs when the value of the first per-random number counter C1 matches any one of “7, 307, 582”. Since the first hit random number counter C1 is updated in the range of 0 to 899, the big hit probability in the low probability state is 1/300. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the value of the first random number counter C1 is “28, 58, 85, 122, 144, 178, 213, 238, 276, 298, 322, 354, 390, 420, 448, 486, 506, 534, 567, 596, 618, 656, 681, 716, 750, 772, 809, 836, 866, 892 ”is a big hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/30.

  In the present embodiment, each jackpot random number value is read so that the jackpot random number value read from the jackpot random number table in the low probability state and the jackpot random number value read from the jackpot random number table in the high probability state are not duplicated. A numerical value is set. Here, if there is a value that is always used as the jackpot random number value regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the value may be input from the outside, and the jackpot may be easily illegally assigned. On the other hand, as in this embodiment, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state or a low probability state), by changing the value of the random number that is a big hit, Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the big hit type when the big hit is reached, and is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99), and the maximum value (for example, 0 to 99). In the case of a counter that can take a value, the counter returns to 0 after reaching 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2, for example, is updated periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), Along with the first per-random number counter C <b> 1, it is stored in one of the holding areas of the holding first to fourth areas provided in the holding ball storage area 203 b of the RAM 203.

  Here, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in one reserved area in the reserved ball storage area 202b is not a random number that is a big hit, that is, if it is a random number that falls outside, the variation pattern in the variation effect In addition, the type of stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as “stop type”) is the one at the time of detachment. On the other hand, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in one reserved area in the reserved ball storage area 202b is a random number that is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern and the stop type in the fluctuation effect are those at the big hit. . In this case, the variation pattern and stop type at the time of the jackpot are determined corresponding to the jackpot type indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same holding area.

  The value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-99. The jackpot type is determined based on the first jackpot type counter C2 and the jackpot type table 202b stored in the ROM 202. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 has four types of jackpot types: 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, 5R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot.

  Here, the jackpot type table 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the jackpot type table 202b. As shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot type table 202b is a table in which the jackpot type is associated with the value of the first hit type counter C2.

  In the jackpot type table 202b, each jackpot type described above is associated with the value of the first jackpot type counter C2 for determining the jackpot type. In the present embodiment, the value “0 to 32” of the first hit type counter C2 is associated with the 15R probability variation big hit, and “33 to 65” is set as the value of the first hit type counter C2 with respect to the 15R normal big hit. The first hit type counter C2 value “66 to 84” is associated with the 10R probability variation big hit, and the first hit type counter C2 value “85 to 99” is associated with the 5R normal big hit. It has been.

  When the value of the first hit random number counter C1 is a value that is a big hit, the big hit type associated with the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same holding area is determined from the big hit type table. For example, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “2”, “15R probability variable big hit” is determined as the big hit type, and if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “40”, the big hit type is “ If “15R normal jackpot” is determined and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “66”, “10R probability variable jackpot” is determined as the jackpot type, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “99”. For example, “5R normal jackpot” is determined as the jackpot type.

  In this way, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is a jackpot, the probability variation jackpot is selected with a probability of 77%, and the normal jackpot is selected with a probability of 33%. In the case of jackpot, the probability of 15R jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot and 15R normal jackpot) is 66%, the probability of 10R probability variation jackpot is 19%, and the probability of 5R probability variation jackpot is 15%. is there. Note that the probability that each jackpot type is selected in the case of a jackpot is appropriately set depending on the model. Then, according to the set probability, the value of the first hit type counter C2 associated with each big hit type is defined in the big hit type table.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. The stop pattern selection counter C3 determines a stop symbol type (hereinafter referred to as “stop type”) when the stop pattern is lost. For example, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 99, and the maximum value ( That is, after reaching 99), it returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop pattern at the time of disconnection displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop pattern selection counter C3. As the stop type selected in the present embodiment, after the occurrence of reach, the final stop symbol is the “stop out of front / rear reach” in which the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. There are three stop (production) patterns: “reach other than front / rear detachment” that stops other than before and after the reach symbol, and “complete disengagement” where no reach occurs.

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), the RAM 203 It is stored in any one of the reserved first to fourth areas provided in the reserved ball storage area 203b. Here, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in one reserved area in the reserved ball storage area 203b is not a random number that is a big hit, that is, if it is a random number that falls outside, the stop type in the variable effect Is the one at the time of detachment. In this case, the stop type at that time is determined based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the same holding area.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 202 is provided with a plurality of tables (not shown) corresponding to the stop pattern selection counter C3 in which the range of random number values to be selected for the stop type is different. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. This table has a narrow range of random numbers corresponding to “rear out of front / rear out” and “reach out of front / rear out of front” and “rear out of front / rear out of front” and “reach out of front / rear out of front”. It becomes difficult to select “reach out of reach” or “reach other than out of front / rear”.

  If the probability is low, a table with a narrow range of random values from 0 to 79 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected to secure the time for entering the first entrance 64. This makes it difficult to select “completely off”. In this table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. In the latter table as well, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is a loop counter for use in determining a variation pattern. For example, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). It has become. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process (see FIG. 24). Further, at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), the ball is stored in any one of the reserved first to fourth areas provided in the reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  The MPU 201 refers to the value of the variation type counter CS1 in the variation type counter storage area 203c4 shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203c at the start of the variation and the variation pattern tables 202c to 202e stored in the ROM 202, and the variation to be executed. Determine the pattern. The variation pattern determined here is a variation time of symbol variation.

  That is, main controller 110 determines only the variation time of the symbol variation as the variation pattern. On the other hand, a specific variation mode is set by the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. That is, based on the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the variation type counter CS1, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can display the third pattern from among the variation modes in which the variation display can be performed with the variation time. The details of the variation pattern of the third symbol displayed on the display device 81 are determined. Then, according to the determined variation mode, the display control device 114 causes the third symbol display device 81 to variably display the third symbol, and the sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the variation display. At the same time, the lamp of the lamp display device 227 (lighting units 29 to 33) is turned on and blinked.

  As described above, the main control device 110 determines only the variation time as the processing for determining the variation pattern, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 provide details of the variation mode according to the variation time. decide. The MPU 201 of the main controller 110 is composed of an 8-bit microcomputer and cannot perform complicated processing. However, when determining the variation pattern, the main controller 110 is configured to determine only the variation time. Compared with the case where the main control device 110 determines the details of the variation mode, the variation pattern determination processing of the main control device 110 can be easily performed.

  Further, when the details of the variation mode are determined by the main control device 110, detailed information on the determined variation mode must be notified to the audio lamp control device 113 and the like, and the command necessary for the notification is, for example, 3 There is a risk that it may have to be composed of bytes or more, and command transmission and reception may be complicated. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main controller 110 is configured to determine only the variation time. Therefore, if only the information regarding the determined variation time is notified to the audio lamp control device 113 or the like. In many cases, the configuration of the command related to the notification can be simplified. Therefore, it is possible to suppress complication of command transmission / reception. Even if only the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation is determined in the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the fluctuation mode according to the specified fluctuation time from among the many fluctuation modes. In addition, since it is configured to perform variable display on the third symbol display device 81 in the determined variation mode, various variation effects can be given to the player, and the player's interest is improved. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern (variation time) according to the value of the variation type counter CS1, the big hit variation pattern table 202c used at the time of big hit and the variation pattern table 202c used at the time of deviation are used. A deviation variation pattern table 202d is prepared. Further, as the deviation variation pattern table 202d, a variation pattern for deviation (probability variation) depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a high-probability state at the time of probability change, or a normal low-probability state excluding the time-short state. A table 202d1 and a deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 are prepared.

  In addition, a special variation pattern table 202e is prepared as a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern of variation display executed during the big hit continuation effect. When determining the variation pattern of the variation display during the big hit continuation effect, the special variation pattern table 202e is referred to instead of referring to the above-mentioned jackpot variation pattern table 202c and the deviation variation pattern 202d.

  Here, with reference to FIG.7 (b)-(d), the detail of various variation patterns is demonstrated. First, FIG. 7B is a diagram schematically showing an example of the big hit variation pattern table 202 c stored in the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot variation pattern table 202c is divided into groups (groups) based on the jackpot type. Specifically, the jackpot type is divided into 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot or 5R probability variation jackpot common to the probability variation jackpot, and 15R ordinary jackpot dedicated to 15R ordinary jackpot. Yes. Then, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is associated with each divided group.

  When the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c is a big hit random number value at the start of the fluctuation, the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c The variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c is determined from the jackpot variation table 202c according to the jackpot type corresponding to.

  The common variation jackpots include various normal reach types with a variation time of 30 seconds, various super reach types with a variation time of 60 seconds, and various special reach types with a variation time of 90 seconds. The correspondence between the variation pattern and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 10 for various types of normal reach, 11 to 99 for various types of super reach, and 100 to 198 for various types of special reach.

  Also, in the case of 15R normal jackpot exclusive use, there are various types of normal reach, various types of super reach, and various types of special reach as in the case of the probability variation jackpot common. The correspondence between the fluctuation pattern and the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is 0 to 10 for various types of normal reach, 11 to 149 for various types of super reach, and 150 to 198 for various types of special reach.

  Here, various types of the reach are short reach times, and are the change patterns in which the first symbol (or the third symbol) is aligned after the short reach (the so-called bita stop pattern is aligned), and the super reach. Each type is a variation pattern in which the first symbol (or the third symbol) is aligned after reaching a longer variation time than normal reach (for example, reach that develops from long reach or normal reach, etc.). This is a variation pattern in which the first symbol (or the third symbol) is aligned after reaching a longer variation time (for example, a reach that further develops after super-reach or a special reach in which the development destination from normal reach is different from super reach). The table with common probability jackpots is selected in the case of 15R probability variation jackpots, 10R probability variation jackpots or 5R probability variation jackpots, so various special reach types are selected to give the player a sense of expectation. It is easy. However, by configuring so that various types of normal reach and various types of super reach can be selected, it is possible to provide a game that can expect a big hit from any reach.

  Note that “various reach” means that there are a lot of different contents in each reach. For example, in the super reach, a reach that changes the back image quickly and a certain character is displayed. There is a reach or the like that is displayed suddenly. In addition, there are a plurality of reach with different contents such as an addition of a notice effect before the start of change and an addition of an effect that becomes a big hit by re-change.

  The variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined using only the variation type counter CS1, but may be configured to be determined using a plurality of other variation type counters. For example, whether to add a notice effect for predicting the start of a jackpot or reach production before the start of the change or during the change production may be determined by another variation type counter, or when the reach is established, It may be determined by another variation type counter how many symbols the first symbol (or the third symbol) to be stopped is shifted and stopped (for example, one symbol shifted before and after).

  FIG. 7C is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202 d 2 stored in the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 is used only for complete disconnection, which is referred to when complete disconnection is determined as a stop type at the time of disconnection. It is divided into groups (groups) based on the reach common that is referenced when a reach other than is determined, and the stop type at the time of a break, and the value of the variation type counter CS1 corresponds to each of the divided groups It is attached. When the value of the first random number counter C1 is not a big hit value (hit value), that is, a value that falls outside, when the gaming state is in a normal low probability state excluding the short time state, According to the stop type corresponding to the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the same hold area as the first random number counter C1, the change pattern corresponding to the value of the change type counter CS1 stored in the hold area is It is determined from the deviation (normal) variation pattern 202d2.

  There are two types of fluctuation patterns: a short deviation in which the fluctuation ends in a short time of 7 seconds and the reach is not established, and a long deviation in which the fluctuation time is longer than 10 seconds and the reach is not established. In association with the value of the variation type counter CS1, the short deviation is 0 to 148 and the long deviation is 149 to 198. Further, the common reach includes the above-described various types of normal reach (30 seconds), various types of super reach (60 seconds), and various types of special reach (90 seconds). The correspondence with the value of the variation type counter CS1 is normal reach. Various types are 0 to 148, super reach types are 149 to 190, and special reach types are 191 to 198.

  FIG. 7D is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202 d 1 stored in the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 7D, the deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d1 is referred to when complete deviation is determined as the stop type at the time of separation, similar to the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d1. This is referred to when the reach is determined to be other than the full-removal reach and the front-rear outreach and the front-rear unreachability, and the common reach with various kinds of normal reach, various super reach, and special reach. Are classified into groups (groups) based on the stop types, and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is associated with each of the divided groups. If the value of the first random number counter C1 of a certain holding area is a value that does not become a big hit, that is, a value that is out of the game, and the gaming state is in a short-time state or a high-probability state at the time of probability change, the same holding area The variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the reserved area is determined from the deviation (probability variation) variation pattern according to the stop type corresponding to the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in The

  In association with the value of the variation type counter CS1 for exclusive use of complete deviation, the short deviation (7 seconds) is 0 to 190, and the long deviation (10 seconds) is 191 to 198. In addition, the correspondence with the value of the variation type counter CS1 common to the reach is 0 to 148 for various types of normal reach (30 seconds), 149 to 190 for various types of super-reach (60 seconds), and various types of special reach (90 seconds). 191-198.

  Since the deviation (probability change) variation pattern table 202d1 is a table that is referred to when the gaming state is in the short-time state or the high probability state at the time of probability change, it is assumed that the ball is likely to enter the first entrance 64. Become. Therefore, if there are many extraordinary deviations in the short-time state or high-probability state, it takes time until the next variable display starts, giving the player a wait state, and giving the player discomfort. there is a possibility. Moreover, even if it is a hall | hole, an operation rate falls and it is unpreferable. Therefore, when the gaming state is a short-time state or a high-probability state at the time of a probable change, it is configured so that a short deviation is more easily selected than in other cases, and the next variation display is started at an early stage. The possibility of causing discomfort to the person can be reduced. Moreover, it can suppress that an operation rate falls extremely.

  The variation pattern at the time of detachment is selected using only the variation type counter CS1, but may be selected using a plurality of variation type counters together (selection of presence / absence of notice display, etc.). Further, the selection of the detachment type is configured to be divided into the detachment (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 and the detachment (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d1, but there are a plurality of holding balls even when the game state is normal. In the case of (for example, 3 or more if the maximum is 4), the change display may be terminated early, so that it may be selected with reference to the deviation (probability change) change pattern table 202d2. A variation pattern table for normal use or probability change corresponding to the number of reserved balls may be prepared.

  Furthermore, in the variation pattern table for each outlier shown in FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D, when short out and long out are simply out, and the out is selected, refer to other tables. Alternatively, it may be configured to select a short deviation and a long deviation with a predetermined probability. Of course, in this case as well, a table corresponding to the number of reserved balls may be prepared.

  FIG. 7E is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of the special variation pattern table 202e stored in the ROM 202. As described above, the special pattern table 202e is a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern of the variation display executed during the big hit continuation effect. As shown in FIG. 7 (e), in the special pattern table 202e, only “special fluctuation” in which the fluctuation time is as short as 1.5 seconds is set as the fluctuation pattern, and all the values that the fluctuation type counter CS1 can take ( 0-198) is associated with “special variation” as the variation pattern.

  The pachinko machine 10 refers to the holding ball storage area 203b when ending the jackpot (special game state), and if there is a holding that becomes a “jacket” among those held at that time, the current jackpot The jackpot continuation effect is executed from the ending effect until the opening effect of the next jackpot (the reserved jackpot). Main controller 110 determines whether or not the start condition for the jackpot continuation effect is satisfied, and starts the jackpot continuation effect when the start condition for the jackpot continuation effect is satisfied. At this time, in the case where the main controller 110 starts the variable display (variable effect) while the jackpot continuation effect is being executed, the main control device 110 determines that the variation pattern of the variable display is a special variation period during the jackpot continuation effect. The special variation pattern table 202b is referred to instead of the big hit variation pattern table 202c and the off variation pattern table 202d.

  As a result, at the start of fluctuation, the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a big hit or miss), the result of the jackpot type (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 5R probability variable big hit, or 15R normal big hit, either) Regardless of the result of the stop pattern (either complete deviation, front / rear reach, or reach other than front / rear reach), “special variation” is selected as the variation pattern in any case. When “special variation” is determined as the variation pattern, a special variation effect having a variation time of 1.5 seconds is executed.

  Returning to FIG. As described above, the second per-random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 83. For example, the second random number counter C4 is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 250 and reaches the maximum value (that is, 250). It is configured as a loop counter that returns to zero. In addition, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round (when the initial value is periodically updated and returned to the initial value in the next update), the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time Is read as the initial value of the second per random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. Get when it is done. The number of random numbers to be won is 2 in a non-time-short state, and the range is “240 to 241”. In addition, the number of random number values to be won is 225 in a short time state, and the range is “5 to 229”.

  That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is in the short-time state, the winning determination is made when the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5-229”. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a non-time-saving state, the winning determination is made when the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “241 to 242”. In the case of winning, a symbol “◯” is lit and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 as a stop symbol (second symbol), and the first entrance 64 is opened for a predetermined time. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). As well as being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 14).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control device 110 performs the jackpot lottery according to the value of the counter and the like, and the display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is performed. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of the display result on the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. The RAM 203 includes a stack buffer area for storing various counters shown in FIG. 8 and a holding ball storage area, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the MPU 201, the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, and the like. , Various flags and counters, and a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 24), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 23) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is immediately input, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  The RAM 203 further includes a reserved ball number counter 203a, a special variation period flag 203d, a special variation number counter 203e, a jackpot processing state memory 203f, a jackpot presentation start flag 203g, a maximum round memory 203h, and a round counter 203i. , At least a pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 1 counter 203j and a pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 2 counter 203k.

  The reserved ball number counter 203a holds the variable display (variable display performed on the third symbol display device 81) held on the first symbol display device 37 based on the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts the number of balls (the number of waiting times) up to four times. In this reserved ball number counter 203a, an initial value (a value set in RAM initial setting (S713) executed after power-on) is set to zero, and a ball is entered into the first entrance 64. Thus, every time the number of spheres held in the variable display increases, 1 is added to the maximum value 4 (see S203 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, the held ball number counter 203a is decremented by 1 every time a change display based on a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is executed (see S305 in FIG. 15).

  When there is a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize), if the held ball number counter 203a is less than 4, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-kind counter C2, the stop pattern at that time The values of the selection counter C3 and the variation type counter CS1 are acquired from the counter buffer and stored in the reserved ball storage area 203b. On the other hand, if the holding ball counter 203a is 4, it means that four holding balls are already held, and the start winning is ignored.

  The value of the held ball number counter 203a (that is, the number of held balls) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by a held ball number command (see S205 in FIG. 14). The reserved ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 every time the reserved ball number counter 203a is incremented by 1 after entering the first entrance 64.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and turns on the holding lamps 85 for the number of held balls. Here, the voice lamp control device 113 uses the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the reserved ball number counter 203a is incremented by one, and the number of held balls in the variable display held in the main control device 110. The value of itself can be acquired. As a result, the number of held balls for variable display managed by the number of held balls counter 223a of the sound lamp controller 113 deviates from the number of held balls for actual variable display held in the main controller 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if this happens, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of held balls command received.

  The special variation period flag 203d is a flag indicating that it is a period in which the special variation effect is executed in the variation effect. The special variation period flag 203d indicates that it is a period in which special variation is executed in the variation effect when it is on, and indicates a period in which a normal variation effect is performed in the variation effect when it is off. The special variation period flag 203d has an initial value (a value set in RAM initial setting (S713) executed after power-on) set to OFF.

  As described above, the special variation effect is a variation effect that is executed during the jackpot continuation effect, and is a special variation effect that has a very short variation time of 1.5 seconds. The jackpot continuation effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the jackpot will continue to be generated when the jackpot (special game state) is over and then the jackpot again with a small variation effect. Specifically, at the stage where the jackpot ends, if there is a “big hit” hold among the holds stored in the holding ball storage area 203b, one or more fluctuations will occur from the current jackpot ending effect. The jackpot continuation effect is executed until the next jackpot (holding jackpot) opening effect. The special variation effect period is during the execution of the big hit continuation effect, and the special variation period flag 203d is set to ON. Then, the special jackpot flag 203d is set to OFF at the stage where the next jackpot (the jackpot that has been put on hold) occurs and the jackpot opening effect is performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, a normal effect, a jackpot continuation effect, and a special variation effect executed during the jackpot continuation effect will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot continuation effect and the special variation effect. FIG. 8 is a time chart of the display contents of the variation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the display contents of the jackpot effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the open / closed state of the specific winning opening 65a. It is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variation effect is performed in a state where the jackpot continuation effect is not performed, the variation of the third symbol in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is stopped, and the stopped third symbol is about 0.5 seconds. When the stop display is made, the stop-displayed third symbol is fixedly displayed. Here, if the confirmed and displayed third symbol is aligned on the effective line L1 with a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination), a jackpot effect is displayed as a jackpot.

  If the jackpot is a big hit due to the fluctuating effect executed in a state where the jackpot continuation effect has not been made, that is, if the big hit is due to the normal fluctuating effect, in the jackpot effect, the first normal opening effect (normal opening effect) I do. Here, with reference to Fig.9 (a), the normal opening effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the normal opening effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the normal opening effect, the third symbol displayed in the main display area Dm disappears, and the characters “big hit!” Are displayed in the main display area Dm. In addition, an image in which the boy displayed in the small area Ds2 of the sub display area Ds has a V-sign is displayed. With this normal opening effect, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the game has been a big hit. In addition, by this normal opening effect, it is expected that the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed will be opened and closed repeatedly for a predetermined number of times, so that the ball can easily win the special winning opening 65a. Can be made. In the specific winning opening 65a, when one ball is won, 15 balls are paid out, and when the big winning hit is made, the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed, so that many balls are paid out to the player as winning balls. It will be. Therefore, “big hit” is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Therefore, by displaying the opening effect on the third symbol display device 81, the player can be surely informed that many prize balls can be expected.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. In the present embodiment, the normal opening effect is executed for a time shorter by 2.0 seconds, and the round effect is immediately started. The reason why the normal opening effect is 20 seconds will be described together with the description of the special opening effect described later.

  The round effect is an effect that is performed together with the opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a for each round. In the round effect, an image showing the progress of the round is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. When the jackpot type is 15R probability variation jackpot and 15R normal jackpot, 15R is repeated, when the jackpot type is 10R probability variation jackpot, 10R is repeated, and when the jackpot type is 5R probability variation jackpot, the opening / closing operation of the specific winning port 65a is repeated. To do. Then, an image showing which round is currently opening the specific winning opening 65a is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  When the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type ends (when the round effect ends), then the ending effect starts. Here, before starting the ending effect, the value of the first random number counter C1 corresponding to each hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b is pre-read and it is determined whether or not there is a hold that becomes a “big hit”. To do. Then, if there is a hold that becomes a “big hit”, the execution of the big hit continuation effect is determined from the ending effect to be started to the opening effect of the next jackpot (the reserved big hit). At this time, the special variation period flag 203d is set to ON. Then, the ending effect starting from now is performed by the special ending effect. The special ending effect is performed for 2.0 seconds.

  Then, when the special ending effect is completed, the variable effects reserved in the reserved ball storage area 203b are executed in the order in which they are reserved. At this time, since the special variation period flag 203d is set to ON, it is determined that it is a special variation period, and the special variation is always determined as the variation pattern of the variation effect. That is, when the special variation period flag 203d is on, the special variation pattern table 202e is set as a variation pattern for determining the variation pattern. Thus, as described above, the variation pattern of the variation effect has a variation time of 1.5 seconds, specifically, the time when the pattern is varied, regardless of whether or not the result of the variation effect is a big hit. For 1.0 second, the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the special variation effect is executed for 0.5 seconds until the stopped and displayed symbol is fixedly displayed. This special variation effect is executed for all the variation effects until a big hit again.

  If a jackpot occurs in the special variation effect executed during the special variation period, then the jackpot opening effect is started. This opening effect is performed for 2.0 seconds as a special opening effect. When this special opening effect ends, a series of jackpot continuation effects ends, and thereafter the normal round effect described above is performed. In addition, the special variation period flag 203d is set to OFF as the special opening effect is performed, and the special variation period ends.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the jackpot continuation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 will be described.

  First, FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the special ending effect performed at the beginning of the jackpot continuation effect. As shown in FIG. 10A, in the special ending effect, the main display area Dm and the sub-display area Ds are eliminated, and the image for the special ending effect is displayed on the full screen. More specifically, an image of “spin ball” and an image of four strings hanging from “spin ball” are displayed at the upper center of the screen. In addition, an image of “Shonen” is displayed on the left side of the screen, and characters indicating a message “I will continue if it breaks!” Are displayed on the lower right of the screen. With this special ending effect, if the ball is broken, the player can be given an impression that the jackpot will continue to occur.

  Next, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the special variation effect. As shown in FIG. 10X (b), in the special variation effect, after the special ending effect, an image is displayed in which the string hanging from the “ball ball” by the “boy” is drawn one by one for each special variation effect. . When the result of the jackpot lottery performed for the special variation effect is “displaced”, an image is displayed in which the string is removed from the “spin ball” and the “spin ball” is maintained without being broken. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery performed for the special variation effect is “big hit”, an image in which “string” is broken at the same time as the string is pulled is displayed.

  At this time, the image of the “boy” pulling the string hanging from the “ball ball” is displayed on the full screen of the third symbol display device 81. On the other hand, the third symbol to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the variation effect is displayed small in the upper right corner 87a, the upper left corner 87b, and the lower left corner 73c of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. The third symbol displayed in the upper right corner 87a, the upper left corner 87b, and the lower left corner 73c has a square shape. During the fluctuation period, the colors in the squares of the respective corners 87a to 87c are changed from time to time. The change display of the 3rd symbol is performed by changing.

  Then, when the 3rd symbol of each corner 87a to 87c is stopped and displayed, if the color in the 3rd symbol (square) is different, it will come off, and in the center of the screen, the string will fall off from the “scrap ball” , An image in which the “ball ball” is maintained without breaking is displayed. In addition, when the third symbols in the corners 87a to 87c are stopped and displayed, if the colors in the third symbols (in the positive direction) match, it is a big hit. ”Is displayed.

  In this way, in the special variation effect, the variation display of the third symbol is performed small at the corner of the screen of the third symbol display device 81, so that the player can see the “spin ball” displayed in the center of the screen. This makes it easier to draw attention to the “boy” image.

  Note that the variable display of the third pattern is not necessarily performed by changing the color, and may be performed while changing numbers, characters, symbols, and the like. Also, it is not always necessary to prepare a plurality of third symbols, and only one third symbol may be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. In this case, “big hit” may be made when the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined symbol, and “miss” may be made when symbols other than the predetermined symbol are stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the case where the third symbol is displayed small in the special variation effect has been described. However, the third symbol may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 only in the special variation effect.

  Next, FIG. 10C is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the special opening effect. As shown in FIG. 10 (c), in the special opening production, unlike the normal opening production, the image of the special variation production that was a “big hit” continues from the broken “Kusudama”! An image with a banner written as "A" and an image with a message "You did it!" From "Shonen" are displayed. The special opening performance will last for 2.0 seconds. When the special opening effect is performed, the series of jackpot continuation effects ends, and the round effect described above is started.

  In this way, the jackpot continuation effect is a special variation effect different from the normal variation effect, which is a variation effect performed from the previous jackpot ending effect until the next jackpot opening effect.

  Here, as described above, the big hit continuation effect is performed when the previous big hit ends and the holding ball storage area 203b has a hold that becomes a “big hit”. In other words, when the jackpot is reached again with a small number of fluctuating effects from the end of the previous jackpot, the jackpot continuation effect is performed from the previous jackpot ending effect to the next jackpot opening effect.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, even if it is a big hit again with a small number of fluctuating effects since the end of the previous jackpot, the big hit effect ends as usual with the previous jackpot, and the normal fluctuating effect is executed. The jackpot production was started as usual. However, with the conventional pachinko machine, even if the next jackpot occurs immediately after the end of the previous jackpot, the normal fluctuation effect is once performed, so the player's excitement is interrupted there, and the sense of excitement is increased. The player could not sustain it.

  On the other hand, with this pachinko machine 10, from the end of the previous jackpot, when the big hit is again with a small number of fluctuating productions, from the next jackpot ending production to the next jackpot opening production Because the special production effects are different from the normal production effects, the special production effects can be used to play the game in the player without interrupting the climax from the previous jackpot to the next jackpot. Interest can be continued.

  Moreover, in this pachinko machine 10, a series of jackpot continuation effects that are connected to the story are performed, from the previous jackpot ending production to the next jackpot opening production through one or more fluctuating productions. An impression can be given to the player as if the jackpots are continuous. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without further interrupting the excitement to the jackpot.

  In addition, the ending effect and the opening effect are performed for 2.0 seconds, which is shorter than the shortest deviation (7 seconds) with the shortest variation time in the normal variation effect. Also, the variation time of the special variation effect is set to 1.5 seconds, which is shorter than the short deviation. Therefore, the time required for the jackpot continuation effect when the special variation effect is performed once during the jackpot continuation effect is 2.0 seconds (ending effect) +1.5 seconds (special variation effect) +2.0 seconds (opening) Production) = 5.5 seconds, which is a short time. Even if the special variation effect is performed four times during the jackpot continuous effect, the jackpot continuous effect is 2.0 seconds (ending effect) +1.5 seconds × 4 (special variable effect) +2.0 seconds. (Opening effect) = 10 seconds and it will be finished in a short time. Accordingly, since the next jackpot can be started while the player's excitement is maintained after the two previous jackpots are finished, the player can continue to be interested in the game.

  In the case of a special variation effect, since the variation display of the third symbol is performed while displaying the third symbol small at the corner of the screen of the third symbol display device 81, the player can continue the big hit continuation effect rather than the variation effect. Can be noticed. Thereby, it can suppress that a player transfers consciousness to a change production and the excitement to a jackpot is interrupted. Further, by paying attention to the jackpot continuation effect, it is possible to give the player a strong impression that the two jackpot continuations are as if they are continuous.

  As described above, in order to perform the big hit continuation effect in a short time, the special opening effect is performed in a short time of 2.0 seconds. In the pachinko machine 10, a normal opening effect (normal opening effect) is also performed in a short time of 2.0 seconds in accordance with the time of the special opening effect. Similarly, since this pachinko machine 10 performs the special ending effect in a short time of 2.0 seconds, the normal ending effect when the jackpot continuation effect is not performed according to the time of the special ending effect (normal ending) Production) is also performed in a short time of 2.0 seconds.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. As described above, when the special opening effect in the jackpot continuation effect ends, the jackpot continuation effect ends and a normal round effect is performed. When the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type ends (when the round effect ends), then the ending effect starts. Here, before starting the ending effect, the value of the first random number counter C1 corresponding to each hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b is pre-read and it is determined whether or not there is a hold that becomes a “big hit”. To do. And if there is no hold which becomes "big hit", a normal ending effect (normal ending effect) is executed. This normal ending effect is performed for 2.0 seconds as described above.

  Here, a normal ending effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the normal ending effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in the normal ending production, an image of “boy” is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image with the message “Jaane ~!” Is displayed while “boy” shakes his hand. To do. This normal ending effect allows the player to recognize the end of the jackpot effect.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. When the normal ending effect is finished, the variable effect is performed in a normal manner. That is, a variation pattern is determined using a normal variation pattern table (a big hit variation pattern table 202c, a deviation variation pattern table 203d) that is not the special variation pattern table 203e, and a variation effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the RAM 203 is continued. The special variation number counter 203e is a counter for counting the number of times that the special variation effect is continuously performed in the special variation period. In the present embodiment, the number of times that the special variation effect is continuously performed in the special variation period is set to four times. Therefore, the special variation number counter 203e counts the number of times that the special variation effect is continuously performed in the special variation period, and when the special variation effect is performed four times in succession, no big hit occurs. Then, the special variation period flag 203d is set to OFF, the special variation period is ended, and the jackpot continuation effect is ended.

  The special fluctuation counter 203e has an initial value (value set in RAM initial setting (S713) executed after power-on) (S713) set to zero, and the special fluctuation period flag 203d is set to ON. That is, “4” is set in accordance with the start of the special variation period (see S544 in FIG. 20). Then, when setting the start of the variation effect (variation effect process in FIG. 16), when the special variation period flag 203d is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the special variation number counter 203e is “0”. As a result, if the special variation number counter 203e is “1” or more, the special variation pattern table 202e is set as the variation pattern table, and the special variation number counter 203e is subtracted by 1 (S404 and S405 in FIG. 16). If a big hit occurs, the special variation counter 203e is initialized to 0 (S515 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the value of the special fluctuation number counter 203e is “0”, the special fluctuation period flag 203d is set to OFF to end the special fluctuation period (S406 in FIG. 16), and the normal fluctuation pattern table is also set as normal. Fluctuation pattern tables (a jackpot fluctuation pattern table 202b, a deviation fluctuation pattern table 202c) are set. Thereby, even if the special variation effect is performed four times in succession, if the big hit does not occur, the special change period can be ended and the big hit continuation effect can be ended.

  In the present embodiment, the special variation period is set when the previous jackpot ends and there is a hold that becomes a “big hit” among the holds stored in the holding ball storage area 203b. is there. Since the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage area 203b is “4” at the maximum, a big hit always occurs during the special variation period while the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. It should be. However, for some reason such as noise, the special variation period may be set even if there is no “big hit” hold in the hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special variation period is ended when the big hit is not generated even though the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. As a result, the special variation period is continued until the jackpot is generated, and the special variation effect having a short variation time of 1.5 seconds is repeatedly performed, thereby preventing the player's interest in the game from being hindered. Can do.

  The jackpot processing state memory 203e is a memory for storing the control state of the jackpot effect. In a jackpot process (see FIG. 17) described later for controlling the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect is controlled according to the control state of the jackpot effect stored in the jackpot processing state memory 203e.

  The control status of the jackpot production is as follows: “Big jackpot” before the jackpot occurrence, “Opening” during the opening presentation, “During the round” during the round presentation, And “Ending” during the ending production. In the jackpot processing state memory 203e, “big jackpot” is set as an initial value (a value set in the RAM initial setting (S713) executed after power-on).

  If the control state of the jackpot effect is “big jackpot”, if a big hit occurs, the opening effect is started and the process proceeds to “opening”, and after 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the opening effect, the specific prize opening 65a Open / close control is started and the process proceeds to “in round”.

  If the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type ends when the control status of the jackpot effect is “Rounding”, the ending effect starts and moves to “Ending”, and 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the ending effect. After that, it shifts to “big hit”.

  In addition, when the control state of the jackpot effect is “round”, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect is started when the fifth round or 10R is finished, not the final round corresponding to the jackpot type, and the control of the jackpot effect is performed. The state is shifted to “Continuous production”.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 11, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect will be described. FIG. 11A is a timing chart of a jackpot effect when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot), and FIG. 11B is a jackpot effect when the jackpot type is 10R probability jackpot. It is a timing chart.

  The pseudo jackpot continuation effect is an effect performed in the middle of the jackpot effect, as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect is performed when the fifth round and 10R are finished. When the jackpot type is 10R probability variable jackpot, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect is performed when the fifth round is completed.

  In this pseudo jackpot continuation effect, the same effect as the above-described jackpot continuation effect is performed. That is, when the pseudo jackpot continuation effect is started, an image having the same content as the special ending effect shown in FIG. 10A is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for the same time (2.0 seconds). Next, an image having the same content as the special variation effect shown in FIG. 10B is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 repeatedly once to four times for the same time (1.5 seconds). Then, an image having the same content as the special opening effect shown in FIG. 10C is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for the same time (2.0 seconds). As a result, the pseudo jackpot continuous effect is 5.5 seconds (2.0 seconds + 1.5 seconds × 1 + 2.0 seconds) according to the number of repetitions of the image having the same content as the special variation effect, similarly to the jackpot continuous effect. Executed for 10 seconds (2.0 seconds + 1.5 seconds × 4 + 2.0 seconds). In the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, the number of repetitions when an image having the same content as that of the special variation effect is repeatedly displayed is appropriately determined when the pseudo jackpot continuation effect is started.

  In this way, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect equivalent to the jackpot continuation effect is performed in the middle of the jackpot effect, so that it is recognized that the jackpot continuation effect and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect are exactly the same when viewed from the player. . Therefore, without distinguishing the jackpot continuation effect executed between the two jackpot effects and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect executed in the middle of the jackpot effect, the player views these effects without distinction. Become. Therefore, for the player, these two effects can be recognized as effects that simply indicate that the big hit state continues. Therefore, in the jackpot continuation effect, although the fluctuating effect is actually performed, the player can have a strong impression that the two jackpots are continuous without being conscious of the fluctuating effect. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the excitement of the two jackpots from being interrupted, and to continue the interest of the game in the player.

  In the pseudo jackpot continuous effect, an image having the same content as the special variation effect is displayed, but the third symbol displayed in the special variation effect is not displayed. This is to prevent the misunderstanding that the fluctuating performance is performed during the jackpot. In the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, an image (for example, a circular image) having a shape different from that of the third symbol is displayed at the position where the third symbol is displayed in the special variation effect, and the color in the circle is elapsed over time. It is changed and displayed together. As a result, even in the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, it is possible to display an image substantially equivalent to the special variation effect, and the difference between the jackpot continuation effect in which the special variation effect is performed and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect executed in the middle of the jackpot effect Is difficult to understand at first glance. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, the jackpot continuation effect and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect can be recognized to be exactly the same effect.

  In the special variation effect, when the third symbol is composed of numbers, letters, symbols, etc. and the variable display is performed, the pseudo-upward continuous effect corresponds to the third symbol of the special variation effect. As another example, a number or the like different from the number used in the third symbol may be used, and the number or the like may be changed and displayed as time passes. In addition, in the special variation effect, when the variation display by the third symbol is not displayed, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect may not be displayed corresponding to the third symbol of the special variation effect.

  When the jackpot processing state is “during continuous production”, when the time required for the pseudo jackpot continuous production elapses, the process proceeds to “during round”. Subsequently, the control of the round effect is performed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the RAM 203 is continued. The jackpot effect start flag 203g is a flag indicating the start of the jackpot effect. The jackpot effect start flag 203g takes on and off values. When the jackpot effect start flag 203g is on, the start of the jackpot effect is indicated.

  The big hit effect start flag 203g is set to OFF when the initial value (the value set in the RAM initial setting (S713) executed after power-on) is set to OFF, and the variable effect is fixedly displayed. When the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot effect start flag 203g is set to ON. When the jackpot processing state memory 203f is “big hit”, when the jackpot effect start flag 203g is turned on, the opening effect is started, the jackpot effect start flag 203g is initialized to off, The processing state memory 203f shifts to “opening”. Thereby, the jackpot production is started.

  The maximum round memory 203h is a memory for setting the maximum number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type. In the maximum round memory 203h, when the jackpot effect start flag 203g is turned on, that is, when the symbol that is confirmed and displayed when the variation effect is confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol. The maximum number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type set in the variable effect that is confirmed and displayed is set. That is, in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot or 15R normal jackpot, “15” is set in the maximum round memory 203h, in the case of 10R probability variation jackpot, “10” is set in the maximum round memory 203h, and in the case of 5R probability variation jackpot “5” is set in the maximum round memory 203h.

  The round counter 203i is a counter for counting the number of rounds executed during the jackpot presentation. Each time the round production for one round is started during the jackpot production, 1 is added to the round counter 203i. At the end of the round effect for one round, if the value of the round counter 203i matches the maximum round memory 203h, the value of the round counter 203i is initialized to 0, and then the ending effect is started. The processing state is shifted to “Ending”. Thereby, the round effect for the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type is executed during the jackpot effect.

  Also, when the round effect for one round ends, if the value of the round counter 203i does not match the maximum round memory 203h and the value is "5" or "10", the pseudo jackpot continues The production starts, and the jackpot processing state is shifted to “continuing production”.

  The pseudo jackpot continuous performance time 1 counter 203j determines the time of the pseudo jackpot continuous performance performed when the fifth round ends when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot) or 10R probability jackpot It is a counter used to The pseudo jackpot continuous performance time 2 counter 203k is used to determine the duration of the pseudo jackpot continuous performance performed when 10R ends when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot). Counter 203k. The pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k are counters updated in the range of 0 to 3.

  The update of these counters is counted by one every time update processing is performed, and when the counter value is 3, it is returned to 0. The updating process of these counters is performed once every time a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) executed every 2 milliseconds is executed (see S104). Further, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 1 counter 203j is updated not only once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) is executed, but also repeatedly within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24). . As a result, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k are updated independently of each other.

  When the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot) or 10R probability jackpot, the determination of the duration of the pseudo jackpot continuous performance performed at the end of the fifth round is the pseudo jackpot continuous performance time 1 counter 203j. And the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time table 202f. When the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot), the determination of the duration of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect performed at the end of 10R is the pseudo jackpot continuation performance time 2 counter 203k and the pseudo jackpot continuation. This is performed with reference to the performance time table 202f.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time table 202f will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time table 202f. As shown in FIG. 12, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time table 202f is a table in which the pseudo jackpot duration effect time is associated with possible values of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k. It is.

  Specifically, 5.5 seconds is associated with the value “0” of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k as the pseudo jackpot duration effect time. The value “1” of the time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot continuous effect time 2 counter 203k is associated with 7.0 seconds as the pseudo jackpot continuous effect time, and the pseudo jackpot continuous effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot continuous effect 8.5 seconds is associated with the value “2” of the time 2 counter 203k as the pseudo jackpot duration effect time, and the value “3” of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k. On the other hand, 10.0 seconds is associated as the pseudo jackpot continuation production time

  When determining the time of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect at the end of the fifth round, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time associated with the value of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 1 counter 203j at that time is the time of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect of this time Determine as. Further, when determining the time of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect at the end of 10R, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time associated with the value of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 2 counter 203k at that time is set as the time of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect this time. Determine as.

  When 5.5 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect in which the same effect as the special variation effect is performed only once is executed. When 7.0 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuing effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuing effect in which the same effect as the special variation effect is performed twice is executed. When 8.5 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuing effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuing effect in which the same effect as the special variation effect is performed three times is executed. When 10.0 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect in which an effect similar to the special variation effect is performed four times is executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. And a solenoid 209 made up of a specific prize opening solenoid for driving to open / close forward and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, etc., are connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205 for various commands and control signals. Send.

  The input / output port 205 is connected to various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. And various processes are executed based on the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle 51 is detected on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the ball firing is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs light on and off in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, the main control device 110. Based on the variation time indicated by the received variation pattern command, control is performed such as setting the variation mode of the variation effect to be executed in the variation time. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like. The RAM 223 has at least a reserved ball number counter 223a.

  The reserved ball number counter 223a is a variation effect (variable display) performed on the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81) in the same manner as the reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. It is a counter that counts up to four times the number of suspended balls (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the control device 110.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to acquire the value of the reserved ball number counter 203a stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of reserved balls based on the command transmitted from the main control device 110, and manages the number of reserved balls by the reserved ball number counter 223a.

  Specifically, the voice lamp control device 113 adds the reserved ball number of the changing effect by entering the first entrance 64, and the main controller 110 adds the value of the held ball number counter 203a. When the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received, the value after addition of the held ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110 included in the reserved ball number command (that is, the main controller 110 holds the Is stored in the reserved ball number counter 223a (see S1107 in FIG. 27).

  In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 when the value of the held ball number counter 203a is subtracted in the main control device 110, and the third symbol is received in response to the reception. When the variation display mode on the display device 81 is set, the value of the reserved ball number counter 223a is decremented by 1 (see S1207 in FIG. 28). Thus, since the value of the held ball number counter 223a is updated according to the command transmitted from the main controller 110, the value can be updated while synchronizing with the held ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. .

  The value of the reserved ball number counter 223a is used for displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the third symbol display device 81. That is, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the reserved ball number indicated by the command in the reserved ball number counter 223a in response to the reception of the reserved ball number command, or the reserved ball number counter 223a in response to the reception of the variation pattern command. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of the stored ball count counter 223a after the storage or after the update, a display reserved ball count command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display-reserved ball number command, it displays a hold ball number symbol corresponding to the value of the hold ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the hold ball number counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so as to be displayed in the hold display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the held ball number counter 223a is changed in synchronization with the hold counter 203a of the main controller 110. Accordingly, the number of reserved balls displayed in the hold display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the hold counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  In addition, the RAM 223 indicates a command storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing the command received from the main control device 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed, and whether or not the variable display should be started. It has a variation start flag (not shown). Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 27) of the sound lamp control device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing corresponding to the command is performed. The variation start flag is turned on when a stop type command output from the main control device 110 is received (see S1104 in FIG. 27), and is turned off when setting the variation display in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1202 in FIG. 28).

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the effect pattern of the variable display (variable effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change or change the effect contents at the time of the reach effect, and the display control device 114 is instructed.

  The display control device 114 is a device that controls the screen display of the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, and displays various screen displays such as a variation display (variation effect) of the third symbol and a jackpot effect at the time of a big hit, an audio lamp Control is performed according to a command transmitted from the control device 113 (main control device 111).

  The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. have. The input side of the input port 237 is connected to the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is connected to the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, and image controller 236. A video RAM 234 and a character ROM 235 are connected to the image controller 236, and an output port 238 is connected via a bus line 240. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 238. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probability for winning the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, there is a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the display control device 114 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display variation pattern command output from the sound lamp control device 113 and other various commands. The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data. The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 231 executes various programs.

  The character ROM 235 is a memory that stores effect data (character information) such as symbols (background symbols and third symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed format. The video RAM 234 stores an area (not shown) in which a plurality of character information read from the character ROM 235 is decompressed to generate an image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the decompressed plural This is a memory having a frame buffer area (not shown) for temporarily storing display data for one frame generated using at least a part of the character information until the display is performed.

  The image controller 236 adjusts the timings of the MPU 231, the video RAM 234, and the output port 238 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the frame buffer area of the video RAM 234 at a predetermined timing to read the third data. It is displayed on the symbol display device 81.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the startup process and the main process will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (899 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the counter buffer 202 b of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. Is stored in the counter buffer 202b of the RAM 203.

  Next, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When 899, 99, 99, 250) are reached, each is cleared to 0. The updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the counter buffer 202b of the RAM 203.

  Further, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration time 2 counter 203k are updated (S104). Here, the pseudo jackpot duration production time 1 counter 203j and the pseudo jackpot duration 2 counter 203k are each incremented by 1 and when the counter values reach the maximum value (3 in the present embodiment), Clear to 0 each.

  Next, a jackpot process for controlling the jackpot effect, such as setting an opening mode of the specific winning opening 65a, is executed (S105), and then a process for performing display by the first symbol display device 37 or a third symbol display device 81. The variation process for setting the variation pattern of the third symbol and the like is executed (S106), and further, the start winning process accompanying the winning at the first entrance 64 is executed (S107). Details of the jackpot process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21, details of the variation process will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, and details of the start winning process will be described with reference to FIG. Reference will be made later.

  After the start winning process is executed, the firing control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process, the ball is fired on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the start winning process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S107). This start winning process (S107) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 13), and it is determined whether or not there is a win (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and when there is a start winning. From the hold processing of the values indicated by the various random number counters and the value indicated by the various random number counters held, the permission determination processing for starting the continuous notice effect in the third symbol display device 81 is executed.

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning slot 64 (start winning prize) (S201). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S201: Yes), the value of the reserved ball number counter 203a (the number of reserved balls N of the variable effects held in the main controller 110) is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S202). Then, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S201: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number N of operation reservation balls is not N <4 (S202: No) Return to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S201: Yes) and the number of reserved balls N <4 (S202: Yes), the value of the held ball number counter 203a (the number of held balls N) is set. 1 is added (S203), and the values of the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S103 and the value of the variation type counter CS1 are stored in the RAM 203. It stores in the first area among the empty reservation areas of the ball storage area 203b (S204).

  Next, a reserved ball number command including the value N of the held ball number counter 203a updated by the process of S203 is created and set (S205). Then, the start winning process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). The voice lamp control device 113 updates the held ball number counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 based on the held ball number N included in the held ball number command, and the value of the held ball number counter 223a is held for display. The display controller 114 is notified by the ball number command. As a result, under the control of the display control device 114, the number of reserved balls (“●” symbol) for the number of reserved balls indicated by the reserved ball number counter 223a is displayed in the reserved display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. Is done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the fluctuation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. First, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing this variation processing (S106). This variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 13), and controls the variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81.

  In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 85 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 is stopped (S303). As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed after the fluctuation stop (S303: No), this processing is terminated as it is. Thereby, since the stop symbol in the variation effect is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 for a predetermined time, the player can visually recognize the stop symbol.

  On the other hand, as a result of the process of S303, if the predetermined time has elapsed after the stop of the fluctuation (S303: Yes), the value of the held ball number counter 203a (the number of held balls N of the variable display held in the main controller 110) Is greater than 0 (S304), and if the value of the retained ball number counter 203a (the number of retained balls N) is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter 203a (the number of reserved balls N) is not 0 (S304: Yes), the value of the held ball number counter 203a (the number of reserved balls N) is decremented by 1 (S305), and the stored ball is stored. The data stored in the area is shifted (S306). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area 203b to the reserved ball execution area 203c side. 203c, data in each area is shifted, such as the second area to be held → the first area to be held, the third area to be held → the second area to be held, the fourth area to be held → the third area to be held. After the data shift process, the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S307). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has passed (S308). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time has elapsed. If not (S308: No), the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is updated (S309), and this process is complete | finished.

  In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  Note that the variation process is executed every 2 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the variation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S308: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S310). The setting of the stop symbol of the first symbol is performed in advance by a variation start process (S307) described later with reference to FIG. That is, in the fluctuation start process (S307), it is determined whether or not a big hit is made according to the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c by the process of S306, and when it is a big hit. The jackpot type is determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2. And as a stop display of the 1st symbol display device 37, in the case of jackpot, the stop symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is set, and in the case of losing, the stop symbol corresponding to losing is set.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the process of S310, the stop symbol of the variation effect of the third symbol display device 81 is synchronized with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. Then, a confirmation command is set for confirmation (S311). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives this confirmation command, it transmits the confirmation command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is confirmed by receiving the confirmation command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol set as the stop display of the first symbol display device 37 in the process of S310 is a big hit (S313). As a result, if it is not a big hit (S313: No), the variation process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, when it is a big hit (S313: Yes), the big hit effect start flag 203g is set to ON (S314). Then, the maximum number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type corresponding to the stop symbol set by the process of S310 is set in the maximum round memory 203h (S315), the variation process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  When the jackpot effect start flag 203g is turned on by the processing of S314, the jackpot effect is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first display control device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 as a stop symbol. Further, in the process of S315, when the jackpot type corresponding to the stop symbol set by the process of S310 is 15R probability variable jackpot or 15R normal jackpot, “15” is set as the maximum round number in the maximum round memory 203h. In the case of 10R probability variation jackpot, “10” is set in the maximum round memory 203h as the maximum round number, and in the case of 5R probability variation jackpot, “5” is set in the maximum round memory 203h. Thereby, the round effect for the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type is executed during the jackpot effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the change start process (S307) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S307). This variation start process (S307) is executed in the variation process (see FIG. 15) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is based on the values of various counters stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c. And the effect pattern (variation time) of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is determined.

  In the variation start process, first, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern is set. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the special variation period flag 203d is on (S401). When the special fluctuation period flag 203d is off (S401: No), it is not a special fluctuation period (see FIG. 8), and therefore, a normal fluctuation pattern table (a jackpot fluctuation) is used as a fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The pattern table 203c and the deviation variation pattern table 203d) are set (S402), and the process proceeds to S407.

  On the other hand, when the special fluctuation period flag 203d is on (S401: Yes), it is in the special fluctuation period (see FIG. 8). In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the special variation number counter 203e is 0 (S403). As a result, if the value of the special variation counter 203e is 0 (S403), it means that no big hit has occurred even though the special variation effect has already been executed four times during the special variation period. Then, the special variation period flag 203d is set to OFF (S406).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times that the special variation effect is continuously performed in the special variation period is set to four times. Therefore, the special variation number counter 203e counts the number of times that the special variation effect is continuously performed in the special variation period, and when the special variation effect is performed four times in succession, no big hit occurs. Then, the special variation period flag 203d is set to OFF, the special variation period is ended, and the jackpot continuation effect is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the special variation period is set as described above, and when the previous jackpot ends, the hold that becomes a “big hit” among the holds stored in the holding ball storage area 203b. This is the case. Since the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage area 203b is “4” at the maximum, a big hit always occurs during the special variation period while the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. It should be. However, for some reason such as noise, the special variation period may be set even if there is no “big hit” hold in the hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special variation period is ended when the big hit is not generated even though the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. As a result, the special variation period is continued until the jackpot is generated, and the special variation effect having a short variation time of 1.5 seconds is repeatedly performed, thereby preventing the player's interest in the game from being hindered. Can do.

  After the process of S406, the process proceeds to the process of S402, and normal fluctuation pattern tables (a jackpot fluctuation pattern table 203c and a deviation fluctuation pattern table 203d) are set as a fluctuation pattern table used to determine a fluctuation pattern (S402). ), The process proceeds to S407.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special variation number counter 203e is not 0 as a result of the process of S403 (S403: Yes), the special variation pattern table is set as the variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern (S404). As a result, the variation effect performed during the special variation period is a variation pattern with a variation time of 1.5 seconds (the time when the symbol is varied is 1.0 seconds, the symbol is stopped and displayed, “Special variation” is selected as an extremely short time until 0.5 is displayed. Next, the special variation number counter 203e is decremented by 1 (S405), and the process proceeds to S407.

  In the process of S407, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the big hit is based on the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c (S407). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the gaming state at that time. As described above, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is in the low probability state, “7,307,582” associated with the “low probability state” in the jackpot random number table becomes the jackpot random value, and the pachinko machine 10 When the gaming state is a high probability state, “28, 58, 85, 122, 144, 178, 213, 238, 276, 298, 322” associated with the “high probability state” in the jackpot random number table. 354, 390, 420, 448, 486, 506, 534, 567, 596, 618, 656, 681, 716, 750, 772, 809, 836, 866, 892 ”are the jackpot random numbers. In the process of S407, the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c is compared with these jackpot random number values, and if they match, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit.

  Then, when it is determined that it is a big hit as a result of the processing of S407 (S407: Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c, Based on this, the display mode (stop symbol) at the time of jackpot is set (S408). In this processing, based on the jackpot type set by the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type table 202b, that is, whether it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 15R normal variation jackpot, a 10R probability variation jackpot, or a 5R probability variation jackpot. A stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 (lighting state of the LED 37a) and a stop symbol of the third symbol display device 81 are set.

  Next, a variation pattern (variation time) at the time of jackpot is determined (S409). When the normal variation pattern table is set by the process of S402, the variation pattern is determined by the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c, the jackpot variation pattern table 202c, and the step S408. It is performed based on the jackpot type determined in the process. That is, in the jackpot variation pattern table 202c, a variation pattern in which the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203c is associated is started from the group (group) corresponding to the jackpot type. It is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display. When the special variation pattern table 202e is set by the process of S404, the special variation is determined as the variation pattern of the variation display to be started.

  When it is determined that it is not a big hit in the process of S407 (S407: No), the display mode (stop symbol) at the time of disconnection is set (S410). In the process of S410, the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set to a stop symbol corresponding to the off symbol, and the third symbol is set based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the holding ball execution area 203c. As the stop type (stop symbol) to be displayed on the symbol display device 81, it is set whether it is front / rear detachment reach, reach other than front / rear detachment, or complete detachment. In the present embodiment, as described above, the table is set so that the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 differs depending on whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. ing.

  Note that when the special variation pattern table 203e is set as the variation pattern table by the processing of S404, a special variation having a very short variation time is selected as the variation pattern, and therefore, a reach effect or the like cannot be performed. Therefore, in this case, complete disengagement may be set as the stop symbols at the time of disengagement.

  Next, a variation pattern (variation time) at the time of deviation is determined (S411). Specifically, in the 1st symbol display device 37 and the 3rd symbol display device 81, the variation time until stop display with the off symbol is determined. Here, when the normal variation pattern table is set by the processing of S402, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal low probability state excluding the short time state, the deviation shown in FIG. ) Based on the fluctuation pattern table for use, it is stored in the stop ball set area 203c and the stop type set by the processing of S410 out of short deviation, long deviation, various types of normal reach, various types of super reach, and various types of special reach. A deviation variation pattern associated with the variation type counter CS1 is determined. Further, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a short-time state or a high-probability state at the time of probability change, based on the deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table shown in FIG. From the various types of super reach and various special reach, the variation pattern at the time of detachment associated with the stop type set by the processing of S410 and the variation type counter CS1 stored in the holding ball execution area 203c is determined. The On the other hand, when the special variation pattern table 202e is set by the process of S404, the special variation is determined as the variation pattern of the variation display to be started. Then, the variation time is set based on the relationship between the variation pattern and the variation time defined in advance by a table or the like.

  When the processing of S409 or S411 ends, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the processing of S409 or S411 is set (S412). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S408 or S410 is set (S413), and the variation start process is terminated.

  Next, the jackpot process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the jackpot processing (S105). This jackpot process (S105) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and sets the opening mode of the specific winning opening 65a, adjusts various timings of the jackpot effect, It is a process to control. Based on the opening mode set here, the opening / closing of the specific prize opening 65a is controlled by the specific prize opening opening / closing process (S804) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later. The jackpot process (S105) executes a process according to the jackpot processing state based on the jackpot processing state stored in the jackpot processing state memory 203f.

  Specifically, in the jackpot processing (S105), first, the jackpot processing state stored in the jackpot processing state memory 203f is confirmed (S501). And when the jackpot processing state is “big jackpot” (S501: “big jackpot”), it is before the jackpot effect is started (big jackpot), so the jackpot preprocessing that performs necessary processing before the start is made Is executed (S502), and the jackpot processing is terminated.

  When the jackpot processing state is “opening” (S502: “opening”), since the opening effect is performed in the jackpot effect, the processing required when the opening effect is performed and the round effect The opening process is performed to set the start of (S503), and the jackpot process is terminated.

  When the jackpot processing state is “in round” (S502: “during round”), since the round presentation is performed in the jackpot presentation, the process that is necessary when the round presentation is performed is in the round The process is executed (S504), and the jackpot process is terminated.

  When the jackpot processing state is “during continuation effect” (S502: “during continuation effect”), the above-described pseudo jackpot continuation effect (see FIG. 11) is performed in the jackpot effect. Is performed during the continuous production to perform the necessary processing (S505), and the jackpot processing is terminated.

  Further, when the jackpot processing state is “ending” (S502: “ending”), the ending effect is performed in the jackpot effect, so the processing necessary when the ending effect is performed is performed. The ending process is executed (S506), and the jackpot process is terminated.

  The details of the jackpot processing (S502), the opening process (S503), the round process (S504), the continuous effect process (S505), and the ending process (S506) are shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, respectively. This will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20, 21 (a), and 21 (b).

  Next, the jackpot pre-processing (S502) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot pre-processing (S502). The jackpot process (S502) is one process of the jackpot process (see FIG. 17), and is a process for performing a process necessary before the jackpot effect is started (a jackpot).

  In the jackpot pre-processing, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot effect start flag 203a is on (S511). If the jackpot effect start flag 203a is off, it is not the start timing of the jackpot effect, so the jackpot pre-processing is terminated as it is (S511: No), the jackpot process (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot effect start flag 203a is on (S511: Yes), the variable display (fluctuation effect) performed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is confirmed and displayed with the jackpot symbol. It means that it is the start timing of the jackpot production. Therefore, in this case, first, it is determined whether or not the special variation period flag 203d is on (S512). As a result, when the special variation period flag 203d is on (S512: Yes), it means that the variation display (variation effect) in which the jackpot is confirmed and displayed is the special variation effect, and the jackpot continuation effect is being performed. (See FIG. 8).

  Therefore, in this case, a special opening command is set (S513). The special opening command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the special opening command, it transmits a display special opening command to the display control device 114. Accordingly, the special opening effect shown in FIG. 10C is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, the special variation period flag 203d is set to OFF (S514), the special variation number counter 203e is set to 0 (S515), and the process proceeds to S517. By setting the special variation period flag 203d to OFF by the processing of S514, “the special variation period ends and the jackpot continuation effect ends.

  On the other hand, if the special variation period flag 203d is turned off as a result of the processing of S512 (S516), the variation display (variation representation) in which the jackpot is confirmed and displayed is not the special variation representation, and the jackpot continuation presentation is not performed. Therefore, a normal opening command is set (S516), and the process proceeds to S517. The normal opening command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the normal opening command, the sound lamp control device 113 transmits the display normal opening command to the display control device 114. As a result, the normal opening effect shown in FIG. 9A is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the process of S517, the jackpot processing state of the jackpot processing state memory 203f is set to “opening” (S517). Then, the jackpot effect start flag 203g is set to OFF (S518), the jackpot pre-processing is terminated, the jackpot processing (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the opening process (S503) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing this in-opening process (S503). The in-opening process (S503) is a process of the jackpot process (see FIG. 17), and is a process for performing a process necessary when an opening effect is being performed and setting a start of a round effect.

  In this in-opening process, first, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening period) after starting the opening effect has passed 2 seconds (S521), and if 2 seconds have not passed (S521: No). Since the opening effect is being performed, the in-opening process is terminated as it is, the jackpot process (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if the elapsed time (opening period) after starting the opening effect has passed 2 seconds (S521: Yes), it means that the opening effect has ended, and then the start of the round effect is set. The processing of S522 to S525 is executed. Note that the processing of S522 to S525 is always executed not only after the opening effect is finished but also when setting the start of the round effect.

  In the processing of S522 to S525, first, 1 is added to the round counter 203i (S522), and the number of rounds of the round effect to be executed is calculated. In addition, when it is determined that the elapsed time (opening period) after starting the opening effect has passed 2 seconds by the process of S521 and the process proceeds to the process of S522, the process before the process of S522 is performed. The value of the round counter 203i is set to “0”. Therefore, if the process of S522 is executed immediately after the opening effect is finished, the value of the round counter 203i becomes “1”, and thus the round effect of the first round is performed after the opening effect is finished.

  Next, a round command indicating the number of rounds indicated by the round counter 203i is set (S523). The round command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the round command, it transmits a display round command including the number of rounds to the display control device 114. Thereby, the 3rd symbol display device 81 displays a round effect according to the number of rounds indicated by the display round command.

  Next, the closing condition of the specific prize opening 65a is set as "10 balls winning in the special prize opening 65a or 30 seconds after opening the special prize opening 65a", and the opening / closing control of the specific prize opening 65a is started. (S524). Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a is performed by the specific winning opening / closing process (S804) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later. In this case, in the specific winning opening opening / closing process (S804), first, the specific winning opening 65a is opened, and “30 seconds after 10 balls have won the specific winning opening 65a or the specific winning opening 65a is opened. Until the closing condition of “elapsed” is satisfied, the specific winning opening 65a is continuously opened. When the closing condition is established, the specific winning opening 65a is closed.

  Thereafter, the jackpot processing state of the jackpot processing status memory 203f is set to “in round” (S525), the jackpot preprocessing is terminated, the jackpot processing (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing.

  Next, in-round processing (S504) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this in-round processing (S504). The in-round process (S504) is one process of the jackpot process (see FIG. 17), and is a process for performing a process necessary when a round effect is being performed.

  In the mid-round processing, first, it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the specific winning opening 65a set by the processing of S524 (see FIG. 19) is satisfied (S531). If the closing condition for the specific winning opening 65a is not satisfied (S531: No), the round process is terminated as it is, the jackpot process (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the processing of S531, when the closing condition of the specific winning opening 65a is satisfied (S531: Yes), it means that the round effect of one round is ended, and then the value of the round counter 203i is Then, it is determined whether or not the value matches the value of the maximum round memory 203h (S532).

  As a result, if the value of the round counter 203i does not match the value of the maximum round memory 203h (S532: No), the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot jackpot type that triggered the jackpot effect is still round effects. Means not done. Therefore, in this case, it is next determined whether or not the value of the round counter 203i is “5” (S533). If the value of the round counter 203i is “5” (S533: Yes), it means that the fifth round has ended when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 15R normal jackpot) or 10R probability variation jackpot. .

  Therefore, in this case, before starting the sixth round, in order to perform the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, the value of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 1 counter 203j is read, and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time corresponding to the read value is It is determined from the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time table 202f (S534), and the process proceeds to S537.

  As a result of the processing of S533, if the value of the round counter 203i is not “5” (S533: No), it is then determined whether or not the value of the round counter 203i is “10” (S535). If the value of the round counter 203i is “10” (S535: Yes), it means that the 10th round is completed when the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot).

  Therefore, in this case, before starting the eleventh round, in order to perform the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, the value of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time 2 counter 203k is read, and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time corresponding to the read value is The determination is made from the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time table 202f, and the process proceeds to S537.

  In the process of S537, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect command including the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time determined by the process of S534 or S536 is set (S537). The pseudo jackpot continuation effect command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the pseudo jackpot continuation effect command, it transmits a display pseudo jackpot continuation effect command to the display control device 114. As a result, the pseudo jackpot continuation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Here, by the processing of S534 and S536, one of 5.5 seconds, 7.0 seconds, 8.5 seconds, and 10.0 seconds is determined as the duration of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect. These times are the same as the jackpot continuation production time. When 5.5 seconds is determined as the phantom jackpot continuation production time, a pseudo jackpot continuation production in which the same production as the special variation production is performed only once is executed. Is done. When 7.0 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuing effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuing effect in which the same effect as the special variation effect is performed twice is executed. When 8.5 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuing effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuing effect in which the same effect as the special variation effect is performed three times is executed. When 10.0 seconds is determined as the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect in which an effect similar to the special variation effect is performed four times is executed.

  In this way, a pseudo jackpot continuation effect equivalent to the jackpot continuation effect is performed in the middle of the jackpot effect, so that it is recognized that the jackpot continuation effect and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect are exactly the same when viewed from the player. . Therefore, without distinguishing the jackpot continuation effect executed between the two jackpot effects and the pseudo jackpot continuation effect executed in the middle of the jackpot effect, the player views these effects without distinction. Become. Therefore, for the player, these two effects can be recognized as effects that simply indicate that the big hit state continues. Therefore, in the jackpot continuation effect, although the fluctuating effect is actually performed, the player can have a strong impression that the two jackpots are continuous without being conscious of the fluctuating effect. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the excitement of the two jackpots from being interrupted, and to continue the interest of the game in the player.

  After the processing of S537, the jackpot processing state of the jackpot processing state memory 203f is set to “continuous rendering” (S538), the round processing is ended, the jackpot processing (S105) is also ended, and timer interruption processing Return to.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter 203i is not “10” as a result of the process of S535 (S535: No), the process proceeds to S522 of FIG. 19, and the start of the round effect for the next round is set.

  If the value of the round counter 203i matches the value of the maximum round memory 203h as a result of the processing of S532 (S532: Yes), the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot jackpot type that triggered the jackpot presentation. It only means that a round production has been performed. Therefore, in this case, the round counter 203i is initialized to 0 (S539), and then the value of the first per-random number counter 202b1 of each holding ball held in the holding ball storage area 203b is determined (S540).

  In this determination, when the reserved ball number counter 203a is “1”, only the value of the first per-random number counter 202b1 in the reserved first area is determined. Further, when the reserved ball number counter 203a is “2”, the value of the first per-random number counter 202b1 for the reserved first area and the reserved second area is determined. When the reserved ball number counter 203a is “3”, the value of the first per-random number counter 202b1 in the reserved first area to the reserved third area is determined. When the reserved ball number counter 203a is “4”, the value of the first per-random number counter 202b1 of all the reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) is determined. Then, in the determined reserved area, if the first hit random number counter 203b1 stored in at least one reserved area is a value indicating “big hit”, it is determined that there is “big hit” in the held ball. To do. When the number of reserved balls 203a is “0”, it is determined that there is no “big hit” in the held balls because there is no held ball storage area 203b.

  And it is judged by judgment of S540 whether there is a “big hit” in the holding ball (S541), and when it is judged that there is a “big hit” in the holding ball (S541: Yes), a special An ending command is set (S542). The special ending command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When the audio lamp control device 113 receives the special ending command, it transmits a display special ending command to the display control device 114. Thereby, a special ending effect as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Then, the special variation period flag 203d is set to ON (S543), the big hit continuation effect is started, and the special variation period is started. Further, the special fluctuation number counter 203e is set to “4” (S544), and the process proceeds to S546. As a result, the special variation effect performed in the special variation period is limited to a maximum of 4 times, and if the big variation effect is not performed even if the maximum of 4 special variation effects are performed, the special variation period is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the special variation period is set when there is a hold that becomes a “hit” in the hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b when the previous jackpot ends. Since the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage area 203b is “4” at the maximum, a big hit always occurs during the special variation period while the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. It should be. However, for some reason such as noise, the special variation period may be set even if there is no “big hit” hold in the hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special variation period is ended when the big hit is not generated even though the special variation effect is continuously performed four times. As a result, the special variation period is continued until the jackpot is generated, and the special variation effect having a short variation time of 1.5 seconds is repeatedly performed, thereby preventing the player's interest in the game from being hindered. Can do.

  As a result of the processing of S541, if it is determined by the determination of S540 that there is no “big hit” in the reserved ball (S541: No), a normal ending command is set (S545), and the processing proceeds to S546. . The normal ending command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S801 of the main process (FIG. 24). When receiving the normal ending command, the sound lamp control device 113 transmits the display normal ending command to the display control device 114. Thus, if there is no “big hit” in the holding ball, the big hit continuation effect is not performed, and the normal ending effect as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the process of S546, the jackpot processing state of the jackpot processing state memory 203f is set to “ending” (S546), the round process is terminated, the jackpot process (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21A, the continuous effect in-process (S505) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing this ongoing effect production process (S506). The continuous effect in-process (S505) is one process of the jackpot process (see FIG. 17), and is a process for performing a process necessary when the pseudo jackpot continuous effect is being performed.

  In the ongoing effect processing (S505), it is determined whether or not the pseudo jackpot continuous effect time determined by the processing of S534 or S536 in FIG. 20 has elapsed since the pseudo jackpot continuous effect was started (S551). If the pseudo jackpot continuing effect time has not elapsed (S551: No), the continuing effect processing is terminated, the jackpot processing (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the processing of S551, if the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time has elapsed (S551: Yes), it means the end of the pseudo jackpot continuation effect, so in order to execute the round effect again, in S522 of FIG. The process proceeds to the processing, and the start of the round effect for the next round is set.

  Next, the ending process (S506) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21B is a flowchart showing the ending process (S506). The ending process (S506) is a process of the jackpot process (see FIG. 17), and is a process for performing a process necessary when an ending effect is being performed.

  In the ending process (S506), first, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time (ending period) since the start of the ending effect has passed 2 seconds (S561), and if 2 seconds have not passed (S561: No) Since the ending effect is being performed, the ending process is terminated as it is, the jackpot process (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time (ending period) after the start of the ending effect has passed 2 seconds (S561: Yes), it means that the ending effect has ended, so the jackpot processing state of the jackpot processing state memory 203f Is set to “big jackpot” (S562), the in-round processing is terminated, the jackpot processing (S105) is also terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing. Thereby, a series of jackpot presentations are completed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S601), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner by the payout / emission control apparatus 311, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 when the main control apparatus 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S701). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S702). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S703).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S704). If it is turned on (S704: Yes), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S704: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S705), and if not stored (S705: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S711 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S705: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S706). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S707: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S711. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S813 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the processing of S711, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S711). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S712, S713) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S712, S713) is executed. Similarly, the initialization processing (S712, S713) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S712, S713), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S712), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S713). After execution of the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S710.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S704: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S705: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S707: Yes), the occurrence information of power-off is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S708). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S709), and the process proceeds to S710. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S710, an interrupt is permitted (S710). And it transfers to the main process mentioned later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S801 to S805 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S808, S809, and S810 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, output data such as commands stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 234 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) is transferred to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side. ) Is executed (S801).

  Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading process of S101 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 corresponds to the number of balls acquired. Send a prize ball command. In addition, the reserved ball number command set in the start winning process (see FIG. 14) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. In addition, the external output process allows the third pattern display device 81 to open / close the variation pattern command, the stop type command, the confirmation command, and the specific winning opening 65a necessary for displaying the variation of the third symbol. Opening command (normal opening command, special opening command), round command, pseudo-hit continuation effect command, ending command (normal ending command, special ending command), etc. necessary to display the jackpot effect on the symbol display device 81 Transmit to the lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S802). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS 1 is stored in the counter buffer 202 b of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counter CS1 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S803), and then the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a set by the large opening opening setting process described above is read. In accordance with the operation (closing condition), a specific winning port opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning port 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed (S804).

  Next, display control processing of the second symbol (for example, “◯” or “x” symbol) by the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S805). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 267, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the passing timing, and the second symbol display device 83 is obtained. The variation display of the second symbol is performed at. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second random number counter C4. When the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S806). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S806: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs a power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S807). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S807: Yes), the process proceeds to S801, and the above-described processes after S801 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous main process (S807: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The updating of the 1 initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, the variation type counter CS1, and the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j is repeatedly executed (S808 to S810).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S808). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (899, 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the processing of S802 (S809).

  Further, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j is updated (S810). Specifically, the pseudo-hit continuation effect time 1 counter 203j is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (3 in the present embodiment).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S801 to S805 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random. Further, the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 1 counter 203j can be updated regardless of the pseudo jackpot duration effect time 2 counter 203k.

  In the process of S806, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S806: Yes), the result of the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputting the power failure signal SG1 when the power failure occurs or the power is turned off. This means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 22 has been executed, and therefore the process at the time of power-off after S811 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S811), and a power-off command indicating that the power is cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). (S812). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S813), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S814), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S806 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S801 to S805 ends, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S808 to S810 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. The process can be started from S801. That is, the process can be started from the process of S801 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved in the initialization process (S701) without saving the stack pointer value. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the processing of S801. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S901). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off process flag is turned on, the power-on process of S1018 (see FIG. 26) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”). ) Is determined during the execution (S902). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1015 in FIG. 26), it executes a power-off process in S1018. The power-off processing flag is turned on before execution of the power-off processing, and the power-off processing flag is turned off after the power-off processing ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1018 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process flag.

  If the power-off processing flag is off (S902: No), the current start-up processing is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off in S1018. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S903).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S906. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S903: Yes), the process proceeds to S904, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S903: No), the process proceeds to S908.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 has been destroyed (S903: Yes), and the process proceeds to S904. On the other hand, this start-up process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1018, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 223 is normal (S903: No), and the process proceeds to S908.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S902: Yes), the startup process of this time is after the momentary power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1018, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S904 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S904, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S904). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S905: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S906). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S905: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S907), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

  In the process of S908, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S908). The power-off flag is turned on before executing the power-off process in S1018 (see S1017 in FIG. 26). In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process in S1018 is executed, the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on to reach the process in S908. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1018 is completed. Accordingly, in such a case (S908: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S909), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S910), and an interrupt is performed. The permission is set (S911), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, when the power-off flag is turned off, the process of S908 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S908 is performed via the process of S904 to S906. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S908: No), S909, which is the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 223, is skipped, the process proceeds to S910, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S910), and interrupt permission is set. In step S911, the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clearing process in S909 is that when the process from S904 to S906 is reached through the process of S906, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S904. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 after the startup process of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the previous process of S1001 was executed (S1001). If not (S1001: No), the process proceeds to S1013 without performing the processes in S1002 to S1012. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has elapsed in steps S1002 to S1012, which are processing relating to display and audio settings (ie, setting of effects), and must be edited in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the variable display process in S1013 and the command determination process in S1014 at a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1014 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent a command received from the main controller 110 from being missed. By executing the processing of S1013 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the processing of S1001 (S1001: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processing of S1003 to S1014 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1002). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1009 described later are set (S1003), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1004). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1005 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the processing of S1005, a customer waiting effect is executed, and thereafter, the hold number display update processing is executed (S1006). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the number-of-holds display update process, a process for turning on the hold lamp 85 is performed according to the value of the number-of-holds ball counter 223a.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1007). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1007 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is then executed (S1009), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1010). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1010, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1011), and then the counter update process is performed (S1012), and the process proceeds to S1013. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process of S1009 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1010 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81. In the counter update process, various counters provided in the RAM 223 are updated.

  In the process of S1013, in order to display the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81, the display variation pattern command and the display stop type command are displayed based on the variation pattern command and the stop type command received from the main control device 110. A variation display process, which is a process for generating and setting the generated command to be transmitted to the display control device 114, is executed (S1013). Details of this variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the variable display process, a command determination process is performed to perform a process according to the command received from the main control device 110 (S1014). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1014 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1015). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power off occurrence information is stored in the process of S1015 (S1015: Yes), both the power off flag and the power off process flag are turned on (S1017), and the power off process is executed (S1018). After executing the power-off process, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1019), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the storage of information on occurrence of power interruption is also deleted.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1015 (S1015: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1016), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1016: No), the process returns to S1001, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1016: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process (S1014) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the command determination process (S1014). This command determination processing (S1014) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. .

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1101). If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received (S1101: Yes), the variation pattern type is selected from the variation pattern command (normal reach various types, super reach various types, special reach various types, short out, long out, or special variation). Is extracted (S1102), and the process returns to the main process. The extracted variation pattern type is stored in the RAM 223, and a detailed variation pattern is determined based on the stored variation pattern type in a variation display process (see FIG. 28) described later. The detailed variation pattern determined here is notified to the display control device 114 by a display variation pattern command, and the third symbol display device 81 produces a variation effect according to the notified detailed variation pattern. Done.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a variation pattern command has not been received (S1101: No), it is then determined whether a stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1103). If it is determined that the stop type command has been received (S1103: Yes), the variation start flag provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1104), and the stop type indicated by the stop type command is extracted. The data is stored in the RAM 233 (S1105). Then, the command determination process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a stop type command has not been received (S1103: No), it is then determined whether or not a pending ball number command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1106). If it is determined that the held ball number command has been received (S1106: Yes), the value of the held ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110 included in the held ball number command (that is, held by the main controller 110). The number of reserved balls of the variation effect) is extracted and stored in the reserved ball number counter 223a of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1107).

  Here, the held ball number command is transmitted from the main control device 110 when the ball wins (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and therefore, every time there is a start winning, the processing of S1107 is performed. The value of the held ball number counter 223a of the sound lamp control device 113 can be matched with the value of the held ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, even if the value of the held ball number counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the held ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, when the start winning is detected, the voice lamp control device 113 The value of the held ball number counter 223a can be corrected to match the value of the held ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110.

  Next, a display reserved ball number command indicating the value of the held ball number counter 223a is set for transmission to the display control device 114 (S1108). Then, the command determination process ends, and the process returns to the main process. The display control device 114 receives the display reserved ball number command, and in the hold display area Db of the third symbol display device 81, holds the hold ball number N indicated by the display hold ball number command, that is, the hold ball. The number of reserved balls (“●” symbol) for the number of reserved balls N indicated by the number counter 223a is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the pending ball number command has not been received (S1106: No), it is then determined whether or not a special opening command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1109). If it is determined that the special opening command has been received (S1109: Yes), the display special opening command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1110), the command determination process is terminated, and the main process is completed. Return to. When receiving the display special opening command, the display control device 114 displays the special opening effect shown in FIG. 10A on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a special opening command has not been received (S1109: No), it is then determined whether a normal opening command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1111). If it is determined that the normal opening command has been received (S1111: Yes), the display normal opening command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1112), the command determination process is terminated, and the main process Return to. When the display control device 114 receives the normal opening command for display, the display control device 114 displays the normal opening effect shown in FIG. 9A on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a normal opening command has not been received (S1111: No), it is then determined whether a round command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1113). If it is determined that a round command has been received (S1113: Yes), a display round command including the number of rounds indicated by the round command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1114). The determination process ends, and the process returns to the main process. When receiving the display round command, the display control device 114 displays a round effect corresponding to the number of rounds indicated by the display round command on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a round command has not been received (S1113: No), it is then determined whether a pseudo jackpot continuation effect command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1115). If it is determined that the pseudo jackpot continuation effect command has been received (S1115: Yes), a display pseudo jackpot continuation effect command including the pseudo jackpot continuation effect time indicated by the pseudo jackpot continuation effect command is sent to the display control device 114. Setting is made for transmission (S1116), the command determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. When the display control device 114 receives the display pseudo jackpot continuation effect command, the display control device 114 displays the pseudo jackpot continuation effect on the third symbol display device 81 at the time indicated by the display pseudo jackpot continuation effect command.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pseudo jackpot continuation effect command has not been received (S1115: No), it is then determined whether or not a special ending command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1117). If it is determined that the special ending command has been received (S1117: Yes), the display special ending command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1118), the command determination process is terminated, and the main process is completed. Return to. When receiving the display special ending command, the display control device 114 displays the special ending effect shown in FIG. 10C on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a special ending command has not been received (S1117: No), it is then determined whether a normal ending command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1119). If it is determined that the normal ending command has been received (S1119: Yes), the display normal ending command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1120), the command determination process is terminated, and the main process is completed. Return to. When receiving the display normal ending command, the display control device 114 displays the normal ending effect shown in FIG. 9B on the third symbol display device 81.

  As a result of the processing of S1119, when it is determined that the normal ending command has not been received (S1119: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and processing according to the received command is executed. (S1121), the process proceeds to the main process. For example, if the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, the processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. The command is set to be transmitted to the device 114.

  The confirmation command received from the main control device 110 is set as a confirmation command for display by the processing of S1121, and is transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display confirmation command, the display control device 114 confirms and displays the variation effect of the third symbol executed by the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the fluctuation display process (S1013) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing this variation display processing (S1013). This variation display processing (S1013) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and the variation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as described above. Therefore, the display variation pattern command and the display stop type command are generated based on the variation pattern command and the stop type command received from the main controller 110, and the generated display variation pattern command and the display stop type command are generated. Is set to be transmitted to the control device 114.

  In the variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1201). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag is not on (that is, it is off) (S1201: No), the fluctuation pattern command and the stop type command are not received from the main control device 110. The fluctuation display process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation start flag is on (S1201: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1202), and then extracted from the variation pattern command in the process of S1102 of the command determination process (see FIG. 27). Variation pattern types (various reach, super-reach, special reach, short-running, long-running, or special variation) and the stop type in the variable effect extracted from the stop type command in the processing of S1105 Are obtained from the RAM 223 (S1203).

  Then, a detailed variation pattern is determined based on the value of the counter provided in the RAM 223, and the variation pattern type and stop type acquired from the processing of S1203 (S1204). Here, only the variation time is defined as the variation pattern type notified from the main control device 110 by the variation pattern command. By this S1204, various detailed variation patterns prepared for the variation time are specified. One variation pattern is selected from among them, and the selected variation pattern is determined as a detailed variation pattern of the variation effect to be executed.

  When a detailed variation pattern is determined in the processing of S1204, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the determined detailed variation pattern is then generated, and the command is displayed on the display control device 114. (S1205). Also, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type acquired by the processing of S1203 is generated and set to transmit the command to the display control device 114 (S1206).

  The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display is performed on the third symbol display device 81 with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Start display control of fluctuating effects. In addition, the display control device 114 receives the stop type command for display, selects a stop symbol suitable for the stop type, and when displaying the variation effect started by the display variation pattern command, Displays the selected stop symbol.

  Next, in accordance with the setting of the display variation pattern command, the value of the retained ball number counter 223a is decremented by 1 as the retained ball is consumed (that is, the variation display corresponding to the retained ball is set). (S1207), a display reserved ball number command indicating the value of the reduced reserved ball number counter 223a is set for transmission to the display control device 114 (S1208). Then, the fluctuation display process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  The display control device 114 receives the display reserved ball number command set by the processing of S1208, and thereby displays the hold ball number indicated by the display reserved ball number command in the hold display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. N, that is, the number of reserved balls (“●” symbol) for the number of reserved balls indicated by the reserved ball number counter 223a, which is decreased in accordance with consumption of the reserved balls, is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, each control executed by the MPU 231 of the display control apparatus 114 will be described. The MPU 231 is roughly divided into a main process that is repeatedly executed after the power is turned on, a command interrupt process that is executed when a command is received from the sound lamp control device 113, and one frame worth from the image controller 236. There is a V-interrupt process executed when the MPU 231 detects a V-interrupt signal transmitted every 20 milliseconds when the image drawing process is completed. The MPU 231 normally executes main processing, and executes command interrupt processing and V interrupt processing in accordance with reception of a command and detection of a V interrupt signal. If command reception and V interrupt signal detection are performed at the same time, command reception processing is preferentially executed. As a result, the contents of the command received from the voice lamp control device 113 can be quickly reflected to execute the V interrupt process.

  First, a main process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control apparatus 114 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing this main process. The main process is started when the power is turned on and continues to be executed until the power is turned off.

  When the power is turned on and the main process is executed by the MPU 231, first, an initial setting process is executed (S1301). Specifically, first, the MPU 231 is initialized, and the process of clearing the work RAM 233 and the video RAM 234 is performed. The compressed character information stored in the character ROM 235 is read, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the video RAM 234. Further, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 234, and the decompressed character information is stored in an area in the video RAM 234 different from the area in the video RAM 234. The extracted character information is written in the prepared frame buffer area. In addition, other settings necessary for initialization are performed.

  When the initial setting process is completed, interrupt permission is then set (S1302). Thereafter, the main process executes an infinite loop process until the power is turned off. Thus, after the interrupt permission is set by the process of S1302, the command interrupt process and the V interrupt process are executed in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal.

  Next, a command interrupt process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing the command interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is received from the audio lamp control device 113, the MPU 231 executes a command interrupt process.

  In this command interrupt process, the received command data is extracted, the extracted command data is sequentially stored in the command buffer area provided in the work RAM 233 (S1401), and the process is terminated. Various commands stored in the command buffer area by this command interrupt process are read by a command determination process of a V interrupt process described later, and a process corresponding to the command is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30B, the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described. FIG. 30B is a flowchart showing the V interrupt processing. In this V interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the command stored in the command buffer area by the command interrupt process are executed, and an image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is specified, and then the image is drawn. And instructing the display to the image controller 236.

  As described above, the execution of this V interrupt process is started when a V interrupt signal from the image controller 236 is detected. This V-interrupt signal is a signal that is generated every 20 milliseconds when image rendering processing for one frame is completed in the image controller 236 and transmitted to the MPU 231. Therefore, by executing the V interrupt process in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, a drawing instruction is given to the image controller 236 every 20 milliseconds when the image drawing process for one frame is completed. become. Therefore, the image controller 236 does not receive a drawing instruction for the next image when the image drawing process or the display process has not been completed. Therefore, the image controller 236 starts drawing a new image in the middle of drawing the image, It is possible to prevent the image from being developed in response to a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer in which the image information being displayed is stored.

  In this V interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 30B, first, a command determination process (S1501) is executed. In the command determination process (S1501), the contents of the command from the sound lamp control device 113 stored in the command buffer area by the command interruption process are analyzed, and the process according to the command is executed. For example, when a display variation pattern command is stored, image rendering is performed such that a variation effect is executed on the third symbol display device 81 by the detailed variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern table command. And start controlling the display.

  When the display stop type command is stored, the high speed change is performed so that the change effect executed by the third symbol display device 81 is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol indicated by the display stop type command ( While the variable display of the third symbol is performed so that the content of the third symbol cannot be recognized by the player), the displayed third symbol is replaced. When the display confirmation command is stored, the drawing and display of the image are controlled so that the confirmation display is performed in the variation effect being executed by the third symbol display device 81.

  When the display normal opening command or the display special opening command is stored, the normal opening effect (FIG. 9A) or the special opening effect (FIG. 10A) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Thus, the control of the drawing and display of the image is started.

  When a display round command is stored, image drawing and display control are started so that a round effect corresponding to the number of rounds indicated by the display round command is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  When the display pseudo jackpot continuous effect command is stored, the pseudo jackpot continuous effect corresponding to the pseudo jackpot continuous effect time indicated by the display pseudo jackpot continuous effect command is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Thus, control of image drawing and display is started.

  When the display normal ending command or the display special ending command is stored, the normal ending effect (FIG. 9B) or the special ending effect (FIG. 10C) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Thus, the control of the drawing and display of the image is started.

  In the command determination process (S1501), all commands stored in the command buffer area at that time are analyzed and the process is executed. This is because the command determination process is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds when the V interrupt process is executed, and it is highly likely that a plurality of commands are stored in the command buffer area during the 20 milliseconds. is there. In particular, when the main control device 110 determines the start of a variation effect, there is a high possibility that a display variation pattern command, a stop type command, and the like are simultaneously stored in the command buffer area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at a time, the variation effect selected by the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 and the aspect of the continuous notice effect are quickly grasped, and the effect image according to the aspect The image drawing can be controlled so as to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  When the command determination process (S1501) ends, a display setting process (S1502) is then executed. In the display setting process (S1502), based on the type of screen to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 determined by the command determination process (S1501) or the like, one frame to be displayed next on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. The contents of the image are specifically specified.

  After the display setting process (S1502) is executed, a task process is then executed (S1503). In this task process, the character (sprite, display object) constituting the image is specified based on the content of the next one frame image to be displayed on the third display device 281 specified by the display setting process (S1502). In addition to specifying the type, various parameters necessary for drawing, such as a display coordinate position, an enlargement ratio, and a rotation angle, are determined for each character (sprite).

  Then, a drawing process is executed (S1504). In this drawing process, the types of characters constituting one frame and parameters necessary for drawing each character determined in the task process (S1503) are transmitted to the image controller 236. As a result, the image controller 236 executes image drawing processing according to these pieces of information, and displays the image drawn according to the information received 1V before on the third symbol display device 81 together with the drive signal. Control for transmitting the image data to the third symbol display device 81 is performed.

  Thereafter, other necessary processing, for example, update processing of various counters provided in the display control device 114 is executed (S1505), and then the V interrupt processing is terminated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the value of various counters held in the holding ball storage area 203b is pre-read at the stage where the big hit ends, and the big hit again with a small number of fluctuation effects. In this case, the variation effect performed from the subsequent jackpot ending effect until the next jackpot opening effect is executed with a special variation effect different from the normal variation effect.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, even if it is a big hit again with a small number of fluctuating effects since the end of the previous jackpot, the big hit effect ends as usual with the previous jackpot, and the normal fluctuating effect is executed. The jackpot production was started as usual. However, with the conventional pachinko machine, even if the next jackpot occurs immediately after the end of the previous jackpot, the normal fluctuation effect is once performed, so the player's excitement is interrupted there, and the sense of excitement is increased. The player could not sustain it.

  On the other hand, with this pachinko machine 10, from the end of the previous jackpot, when the big hit is again with a small number of fluctuating productions, from the next jackpot ending production to the next jackpot opening production Because the special production effects are different from the normal production effects, the special production effects can be used to play the game in the player without interrupting the climax from the previous jackpot to the next jackpot. Interest can be continued.

  In addition, the previous jackpot ending effect is based on the values of various counters held in the holding ball storage area 203b prefetched before the ending effect is started, If there is a fluctuating effect that is a special ending effect, if there is no fluctuating effect that is a “big hit” while on hold, it is a normal ending effect. As a result, if there is a fluctuating effect that is a “big hit” while on hold, and a big hit is made again with a small number of fluctuating effects, the previous jackpot ending effect and the fluctuating effect that is executed after that , Special effects can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement to the next jackpot from the stage of the ending effect informing the player of the end of the previous jackpot.

  In addition, the next jackpot opening effect is a special opening effect when the variation effect that triggered the opening effect is a special variation effect, and the variation effect is a normal variation effect. It is a regular opening production. As a result, if there is a fluctuating effect that is a “big hit” while on hold, and a big win is re-emitted with a small number of fluctuating effects, a special effect is given with that fluctuating effect, A special opening effect is also made in the opening effect that informs the player of the start, so that the player can enter the next jackpot while maintaining the excitement, and the player's interest in the game can be continued Can do.

  In particular, with this pachinko machine 10, a series of jackpot continuation productions that connect stories are performed from the previous jackpot ending production to one or more fluctuating productions to the next jackpot opening production. An impression can be given to the player as if the jackpots are continuous. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without further interrupting the excitement to the jackpot.

  In addition, the ending effect and the opening effect are performed for 2.0 seconds, which is shorter than the shortest deviation (7 seconds) having the shortest variation time among the normal variation effects. Also, the variation time of the special variation effect is set to 1.5 seconds, which is shorter than the short deviation. Therefore, the time required for the jackpot continuation effect when the special variation effect is performed once during the jackpot continuation effect is 2.0 seconds (ending effect) +1.5 seconds (special variation effect) +2.0 seconds (opening) Production) = 5.5 seconds, which is a short time. Even if the special variation effect is performed four times during the jackpot continuous effect, the jackpot continuous effect is 2.0 seconds (ending effect) +1.5 seconds × 4 (special variable effect) +2.0 seconds. (Opening effect) = 10 seconds and it will be finished in a short time. Accordingly, since the next jackpot can be started while the player's excitement is maintained after the two previous jackpots are finished, the player can continue to be interested in the game.

  In the case of a special variation effect, since the variation display of the third symbol is performed while displaying the third symbol small at the corner of the screen of the third symbol display device 81, the player can continue the big hit continuation effect rather than the variation effect. Can be noticed. Thereby, it can suppress that a player transfers consciousness to a change production and the excitement to a jackpot is interrupted. Further, by paying attention to the jackpot continuation effect, it is possible to give the player a strong impression that the two jackpot continuations are as if they are continuous.

  The “3rd design” described in the above embodiment corresponds to the “identification information” described in the claims, and the “variation effect (variation display)” described in the above embodiments is defined in the claims. Corresponding to “dynamic display of identification information” described in the above, “big hit symbol” described in the above embodiment corresponds to “predetermined identification information” described in the claims, and described in the above embodiment. The “big hit” corresponds to the “predetermined game value” described in the claims, and the “special variation” described in the above embodiment corresponds to the “specific type” described in the claims. The “special variation effect” described in the above embodiment corresponds to the “dynamic display of identification information of a specific aspect” described in the claims, and the “ending effect” described in the above embodiment is a patent. Corresponding to the “first effect” described in the claims, “ Puningu effect "corresponds to the" second effect "described in the claims.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where a series of jackpot continuation effects connected with a story is performed from the previous jackpot ending production to the next jackpot opening production through one or more fluctuation productions, A series of jackpot continuation effects in which the story is connected may be performed from the previous jackpot ending effect to the fluctuating effect immediately before the next jackpot. In this case, the opening effect may be only a normal opening effect. As a result, there is at least a series of jackpot continuations that are connected to the story, from the previous jackpot ending stage to just before the next jackpot, so the impression is as if the two jackpots are continuous. Can be given to players. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without further interrupting the excitement to the jackpot.

  Also, from immediately after the end of the previous jackpot ending production until the next jackpot opening production, or immediately after the end of the previous jackpot ending production until immediately before the next jackpot variation production, You may make it perform a series of jackpot continuation productions which the story connected. Even in these cases, a series of jackpot continuation performances that are connected to the story are performed at least immediately after the end of the previous jackpot ending stage until just before the next jackpot stage, so two jackpots seem to be continuous. It is possible to give the player an impression as if it were. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without further interrupting the excitement to the jackpot.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the jackpot continuation effect, the number of the variation effects in which the special variation effect is performed is up to four times after the end of the previous jackpot ending effect, that is, the maximum number of variable effects that can be held. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, in the jackpot continuation effect, the number of variation effects in which the special variation effect is performed may be smaller than the maximum number of variation effects that can be held. In this case, the number of reserved balls that are prefetched before the ending effect is started may be limited to the variable effect in which the special variable effect is performed. For example, when the number of variation effects in which the special variation effect is performed is 2, among the reserved areas of the reserved ball storage area 203b in which the variation effect in which the special variation effect is performed is reserved, the reserved first area and the reserved second area. The value of the first random number counter 203b1 stored in the area may be prefetched.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which one game entrance 13 is provided on the game board 13 where a lottery lottery starts when a ball enters, but this is not necessarily the case. Instead, a plurality of (for example, two) first entrances may be provided in the game board 13 where entrances are detected independently and a big winning lottery is started. In this case, the maximum number of balls that can be held at each of the first entrances may be set, and the rendition effect may be performed with priority on the reserved ball that has won a prize at one first entrance. May be. At this time, the special variation effect may be performed on the number of variation effects equal to or less than the maximum number of balls that can be held by the first entrance where the variation effect is preferentially performed. Here, even if the fluctuating effect for the holding ball to one first entrance where the fluctuating effect is preferentially performed is performed, and the reserved ball to that one first entrance is digested, again, If there is a start winning at one first entrance, a variation effect is preferentially performed with respect to the reserved ball that has started and won at the first first entrance, so the preferential variation is not performed. It is not known when the fluctuating effect is performed on the reserved ball that won the other first entrance. Therefore, when the special variation effect is performed for the number of variation effects larger than the maximum number of balls that can be held in the first entrance where the change effect is preferentially performed, It becomes difficult to judge whether to read ahead. On the other hand, if it is configured so that the special variation effect is performed with respect to the number of variation effects equal to or less than the maximum number of balls that can be held by the first entrance where the change effect is preferentially performed, the priority is given priority. Thus, it is only necessary to pre-read the reserved ball that has won the first first entrance where the variation effect is performed, and it is possible to easily determine the reserved ball to be pre-read.

  In the above embodiment, before starting the ending effect, the value of the first random number counter C1 corresponding to each hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b is pre-read, and if there is a hold that becomes a “big hit”, from now on The case where execution of the jackpot continuation effect is determined from the starting ending effect until the next jackpot (holding jackpot) opening effect has been described. On the other hand, when the value of the first random number counter C1 corresponding to each hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b is pre-read, even if there is not necessarily a “big hit” hold, it will be performed with a predetermined probability. The execution of the jackpot continuation effect may be determined from the starting ending effect until the next jackpot (holding jackpot) opening effect. Alternatively, when the value of the first random number counter C1 corresponding to each hold stored in the hold ball storage area 203b is prefetched, even if there is a hold that becomes a “big hit”, the jackpot continuation effect is produced with a predetermined probability. Non-execution may be determined. As a result, even if the jackpot continuation effect is performed, there may be cases where the jackpot will not be a big hit, or even if the jackpot continuation effect is not performed, there will be a case where a jackpot will be generated immediately. Players can have complex thoughts. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 that continues the high-probability state until the next jackpot occurs in the case of a probable jackpot has been described. A pachinko machine in which the probability of winning a jackpot with respect to a predetermined number of fluctuating effects after the occurrence of the jackpot is high. In this case, the number of variation effects for which the special variation effect is set may be a predetermined number of times that the probability of winning the jackpot is high. As a result, if the jackpot continuation effect is started after the previous jackpot and the variation effect is performed by the special variation effect, it can be suggested that the next jackpot will be made while in the high probability state. It is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement up to the big hit.

  Also, in this case, as a result of pre-reading before the end of the big jackpot, even if there is no holding ball that becomes a “big hit” for a predetermined number of fluctuation effects after the occurrence of the big jackpot, The jackpot continuation effect may be started after the jackpot and the variation effect may be performed by the special variation effect. Or, as a result of pre-reading before the end of the big jackpot, even if there is a holding ball that becomes a “big hit” for a predetermined number of fluctuating effects after the occurrence of the big jackpot, at a predetermined rate, The variation effect may be performed by a normal variation effect without starting the big hit continuation effect. As a result, the jackpot continuation production is started from the previous jackpot, and even though the fluctuation production is performed by the special variation production, the jackpot does not occur in the fluctuation production in the high probability state after the previous jackpot, Even though the jackpot continuation production has not started from the previous jackpot and the normal fluctuation production has been performed, a jackpot occurs in the fluctuation production in the high probability state after the previous jackpot, so the player, It is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit will be made while a fluctuating production in a high probability state is being performed, while judging from the appearance of the big hit continuous production. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, the case where both the normal opening effect and the special opening effect are set to the same time of 2.0 seconds has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the normal opening effect is 10 times. 0.0 seconds, and the special opening effect is 2.0 seconds shorter than the normal opening effect. Depending on whether or not the changing effect that triggered the opening effect is a special variable effect, the opening effect is changed to the opening effect. Such time may be changed. By extending the time of the normal opening effect, it is possible to perform an effect that excites the occurrence of a big hit for the first time or after a time has elapsed since the game was started. Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced. On the other hand, by shortening the time related to the special opening effect, the round effect can be started immediately when the big hit is made again with a small number of fluctuation effects. Therefore, the player can be rushed to the next jackpot while maintaining the excitement of the previous jackpot, and the player's interest in the game can be continued.

  Further, in this case, when the time required for the special opening effect is 0 seconds, that is, when the big win is achieved again with a small number of fluctuation effects, the opening effect may be omitted. As a result, when it becomes a big hit again with a small number of fluctuating productions, the round production can be started earliest, so the player can rush to the next big hit while maintaining the excitement of the previous jackpot, It is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game.

  In the above embodiment, the case where both the normal ending effect and the special ending effect are set to the same 2.0 seconds for the ending effect has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. .0 seconds, and the special ending effect is set to 2.0 seconds shorter than the normal ending effect, and based on the values of various counters reserved in the reserved ball storage area 203b pre-read before the ending effect is started. The time required for the ending effect may be changed according to whether or not there is a fluctuating effect that is a “big hit” while on hold. By prolonging the normal ending time, it is possible to immerse the player in the reverberation of winning the jackpot. On the other hand, by shortening the time related to the special ending effect, it is possible to direct the next jackpot to be generated immediately when the jackpot is reached again with a small number of fluctuation effects. Therefore, the player can be rushed to the next jackpot while maintaining the excitement of the previous jackpot, and the player's interest in the game can be continued.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the variation effect is executed, the case where the high-speed variation is displayed in which all the symbols Z1 to Z3 are scrolled at such a high speed that the player cannot visually recognize is displayed. All the symbols Z1 to Z3 may be reduced and displayed so as not to be visually recognized, or all the symbols Z1 to Z3 may be displayed as snow noise-like images in which many white dots are randomly displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110, the value of the reserved ball number counter 223a is decreased by 1 (see S1207 in FIG. 28). It is not necessarily limited to this. For example, in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the number of reserved balls of the main controller 110 subtracted in accordance with the change pattern command being set by the fluctuation start process (S307). The reserved ball number command is set so that the value (N) of the counter 203a is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 (see S305 in FIG. 15). It may be transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sound lamp controller 113 together with the transmission of the command.

  In the above embodiment, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 issues a display instruction to the display control device 114. A command may be directly transmitted from the control device 110 to the display control device 114. In addition, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device. When the sound lamp control device and the display control device are configured as one control device, various flags are generated instead of the commands generated by the sound lamp control device 113 and notified to the display control device 114, and based on the flags. Thus, the image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 may be controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is configured that each of the winning at the first entrance 64 and the passing through the second entrance 67 is held up to 4 times at maximum, but the maximum number of held balls is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of reserved balls in the variable display based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is the number of reserved balls. It may be displayed in a different mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of reserved balls is notified by the light emitting member. You may comprise.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It may be performed by moving and displaying a symbol along a predetermined route such as a direction or an L shape. Further, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the variable display of the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop switch, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments are shown.

  Detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, acquisition means for obtaining information when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and identification information based on the information obtained by the acquisition means The identification corresponding to the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means based on the main control means having a selection means for selecting the type of dynamic display, and the instruction from the main control means Sub-control means having dynamic display execution means for executing dynamic display of information, and predetermined identification information appears in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means In this case, in the gaming machine that gives a predetermined game value to the player, the main control means, when the establishment of the start condition is detected, at least the information acquired by the acquisition means A storage means capable of storing up to a limit number, a determination means for determining the information stored in the storage means before the end of giving the predetermined game value to the player, and If the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, the predetermined number of times the identification information is A gaming machine A1 comprising: a setting unit configured to select a specific type as a type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit.

  According to the gaming machine A1, when the detection means detects the establishment of a predetermined start condition in the main control means, the acquisition means acquires information, and based on the acquired information, the identification information is dynamically displayed. The type is selected by the selection means. Further, in the sub control means, based on an instruction from the main control means, the dynamic display execution means executes the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the type of the dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means. The And in the dynamic display of the identification information performed by the dynamic display execution means, when predetermined identification information appears, a predetermined game value is given to the player.

  Further, the main control means is configured such that at least information acquired by the acquisition means can be stored in the storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number when the establishment of the starting condition is detected. The information stored in the storage means before the end is determined by the determination means with the end of the provision of the data. If the predetermined identification information can be reappeared in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, the predetermined number of times the identification information is moved after the predetermined game value has been given. For the dynamic display, the setting means is set so that a specific type is selected as the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means. Thereby, after the provision of the predetermined game value is completed, the dynamic display executing means can dynamically display the identification information corresponding to the specific type until the identification information appears again in advance. Therefore, by dynamically displaying the identification information corresponding to the specific type, after the end of the provision of the predetermined game value, the player can play the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again. There is an effect that the interest in the game can be continued.

  In the gaming machine A1, when the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection unit is the specific type, the dynamic display execution unit includes the identification information corresponding to the specific type. As dynamic display, dynamic display of identification information of a specific aspect is executed, and the dynamic display of identification information of the specific aspect is performed at a position where the identification information deviates from the center of the player's line of sight. A gaming machine A2 that is dynamically displayed and displays a specific image at the center of the player's line of sight.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are produced. That is, when the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit is a specific type, the dynamic display of the identification information of a specific mode is performed as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type. The display is executed by the dynamic display execution means. The dynamic display of the identification information in this specific mode is a mode in which the identification information is dynamically displayed at a position deviated from the center of the player's line of sight, and a specific image is displayed at the center of the player's line of sight. . Thereby, by the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type, the player mainly views the specific image without worrying about the dynamic display of the identification information. Therefore, by visually recognizing this specific image, the player can enjoy the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears in advance again after the given game value is given. There is an effect that it can be continued.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, the main control means performs the first effect between the end of giving a predetermined game value to the player and the start of dynamic display of the identification information. First instruction means for instructing the sub-control means to execute, and the sub-control means ends giving a predetermined game value to the player based on an instruction from the first instruction means Until the dynamic display of the identification information is started, the first effect executing means for executing the first effect is provided, and the determining means gives the first effect to the first effect executing means. Prior to execution, the information stored in the storage means is determined, and the first instruction means displays the identification information predetermined in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means. When it can be issued, as the type of the first effect, The gaming machine B1 is characterized in that the sub-control unit is instructed of a type corresponding to the specific type set to be selected as a type of dynamic display of the identification information by the setting unit. .

  According to the gaming machine B1, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1 or A2, the following effects are produced. That is, by the first instruction means of the main control means so as to execute the first effect between the end of giving a predetermined game value to the player and the start of dynamic display of the identification information. Instructed to the sub-control means. On the basis of the instruction from the first instruction means, the sub-control means finishes giving the predetermined game value to the player and before starting the dynamic display of the identification information. The first effect is executed by the execution means. On the other hand, the determination means determines the information stored in the storage means before causing the first effect execution means to execute the first effect, and in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means. When the predetermined identification information can appear, the type corresponding to the specific type set to be selected as the type of dynamic display of the identification information by the setting unit as the type of the first effect, The sub-control means is instructed by the instruction means. As a result, the first presentation executed after the end of the provision of the predetermined game value to the player and the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and the predetermined number of identification information performed thereafter. With the dynamic display, a corresponding series of effects can be performed. Therefore, after a given game value has been given by the series of effects, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again in advance. There is an effect that can be done.

  In the gaming machine B1, the first instruction means, when the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, the type of the first effect The gaming machine B2 is characterized by instructing the sub-control means of a type having a shorter time than the type of the first effect instructed in other cases.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. That is, based on the determination result of the determination means, when the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, as the first effect type, the first effect indicated in other cases A type having a shorter time than the type is instructed to the sub-control unit by the first instruction unit. Thereby, based on the determination result of the determination means, when the predetermined identification information cannot be displayed in the dynamic display of the identification information, the first effect is performed for a long time, so that a predetermined game value is given. The player can immerse the lingered finish. On the other hand, when the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, the first effect is finished in a short time, so the predetermined identification is immediately performed. Information can be directed to appear. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can continue to enjoy the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again after the predetermined game value is given.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, and B2, the main control means, after the predetermined identification information appears in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means, A second instruction means for instructing the sub-control means to execute a second effect until a predetermined game value is given to the player; (2) Based on an instruction from the instruction means, after a predetermined identification information appears in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means, a predetermined game value for the player is displayed. A second effect executing means for executing a second effect until the start of giving is provided, and the second instruction means performs a predetermined operation after the setting means finishes giving the predetermined game value. For the dynamic display of the number identification information When the specific type is set so that the specific type is selected as the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit, the second type of production corresponds to the specific type A gaming machine C1 that instructs the sub-control means of a type.

  According to the gaming machine C1, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, and B2, the following effects are produced. In other words, during the period from when the predetermined identification information appears in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means, until a predetermined game value is given to the player. The sub-control means is instructed to execute the second effect by the second instruction means of the control means. Based on the instruction from the second instruction means, the sub-control means displays predetermined identification information in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means, and then gives predetermined information to the player. The second effect is executed by the second effect executing means until the game value is added. Here, after the predetermined game value is given by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means with respect to the dynamic display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. When set so as to be selected, a type corresponding to the specific type is instructed to the sub-control unit by the second instruction unit as the type of the second effect. As a result, a predetermined number of times the identification information is dynamically displayed after the end of the provision of the predetermined game value to the player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player after the identification information appears again in advance. A series of corresponding effects can be performed with the second effect that is executed before the start of the first. Therefore, after a given game value has been given by the series of effects, it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again in advance. There is an effect that can be done.

  In the gaming machine C1, the second instructing unit is configured to select the identification selected by the selecting unit with respect to the dynamic display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times after the setting unit completes the provision of the predetermined gaming value. When the specific type is set to be selected as the type of dynamic display of information, the second production type is set to be more time than the second production type indicated in other cases. The gaming machine C2 is characterized by instructing the sub-control means of a short type.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C1, the following effects are achieved. That is, after the predetermined game value is given by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means for the dynamic display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. When set to be performed, the second instruction means instructs the sub-control means to have a type that is shorter in time than the second effect type indicated in other cases. The Thereby, after the provision of the predetermined game value is completed by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means with respect to the dynamic display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times. When it is not set to be selected, the second effect is performed for a long time, so that it is possible to perform an effect that excites that a predetermined game value is given. On the other hand, after the predetermined game value is given by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means for the dynamic display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. If it is set to be selected, the second presentation ends in a short time, so that it is possible to immediately start giving a predetermined game value. Therefore, there is an effect that the next predetermined game value can be given while maintaining the excitement of giving the previous predetermined game value, and the player can continue to be interested in the game.

  In the gaming machine C1, the main control means is configured to select the identification information selected by the selection means for dynamic display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times after the setting means finishes giving the predetermined game value. When the specific display type is set so that the specific type is selected, a non-execution unit that does not execute the second effect is provided.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1, the following effects are produced. That is, after the predetermined game value is given by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means for the dynamic display of the identification information a predetermined number of times. When set to be performed, the second effect is not executed by the non-execution means. Thereby, after the provision of the predetermined game value is completed by the setting means, a specific type is selected as the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means with respect to the dynamic display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times. If it is set to be selected, the provision of a predetermined game value can be started immediately without performing the second effect. Therefore, there is an effect that the next predetermined game value can be given while maintaining the excitement of giving the previous predetermined game value, and the player can continue to be interested in the game.

  In any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, the setting unit sets the specific type as the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit. The dynamic display of the identification information for the predetermined number of times is a dynamic display of the identification information executed based on the information stored in the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine D1, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, the following effects are produced. That is, the dynamic display of the identification information of a predetermined number of times set by the setting unit so that a specific type is selected as the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit is stored in the storage unit. Since the identification information is dynamically displayed based on the information, if the information stored in the storage means includes information that allows the identification information predetermined in the dynamic display of the identification information to appear again. The dynamic display execution means displays the identification information corresponding to the specific type until the identification information appears again in advance by the information stored in the storage means after the given game value is given. Can be executed. Accordingly, the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type allows the game to be performed without reliably interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again after the provision of the predetermined game value is completed. There is an effect that it is possible to continue the interest in the game in the person.

  In any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, the gaming machine gives the player the predetermined gaming value, and then dynamically displays the identification information for a specific number of times. The predetermined number of times set by the setting means so that a specific type is selected as the type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means. The game machine D2 is characterized in that the dynamic display of information is the dynamic display of the specific number of times of identification information in a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, the following effects are produced. That is, after a predetermined game value is given to the player, the game state is advantageous to the player in the dynamic display of the identification information a specific number of times. Then, the dynamic display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times set by the setting unit so that a specific type is selected as the type of the dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit is advantageous to this player. It becomes the dynamic display of the identification information of the specific number of times to enter the gaming state. As a result, if there is information in the dynamic display of the identification information of a specific number of times that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player, information that can re-appear the predetermined identification information in the dynamic display of the identification information. After the game value has been assigned, the dynamic display execution means executes the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type until the identification information appears again in advance by the information stored in the storage means. Can be made. Therefore, when dynamic display of identification information corresponding to a specific type is executed by the dynamic display execution means, the predetermined identification information is again displayed by dynamic display of identification information in a gaming state advantageous to the player. The player can be strongly aware of the appearance. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to continue the interest of the player in the game without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears in advance.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, D1, and D2, the dynamic display execution means has a type of the dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means. In the case of a type, the dynamic display of the identification information in a specific mode is executed as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type, and the sub-control means sends the predetermined information to the player. In the middle of assigning the game value, the game includes a means for causing the dynamic display executing means to execute substantially the same display as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific mode. Machine E1.

  According to the gaming machine E1, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, D1, and D2, the following effects are produced. That is, when the type of the dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection unit is a specific type, the dynamic display of the identification information in a specific mode is used as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific type. Is executed by the dynamic display execution means. On the other hand, the sub-control means performs substantially the same display as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific mode on the dynamic display execution means while giving the predetermined game value to the player. Is done. Thus, although the identification information is not dynamically displayed in practice, the player can visually recognize a display that is substantially the same as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific aspect. The player displays a dynamic display of the actual identification information corresponding to the game, and a display substantially the same as the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the specific mode displayed in the middle of the given game value. Can be confused and recognized. Therefore, these displays can be recognized by the player as a display that gives a strong impression that a state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player continues. Therefore, the dynamic display of the actual identification information corresponding to the specific mode is also possible without interrupting the excitement until the identification information appears again after the predetermined game value is given. There is an effect that the interest in gaming can be continued.

  One of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, D1, D2, and E1, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, D1, D2, and E1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, and the gaming machine F2. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

In any one of the gaming machines A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 to C3, D1, D2, and E1, the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. . Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
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In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines, even if the number of times of dynamic display of identification information is reduced from the end of the previous hit, the normal identification is once performed after the end of the previous hit effect. The dynamic display of information is executed, and the next hit effect is immediately started (Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-078836).
In this conventional gaming machine, even if the next hit occurs immediately after the end of the previous hit effect, the dynamic display of the normal identification information is executed once, so the excitement with respect to the player hit is interrupted there As a result, there is a problem that it is impossible for the player to maintain an uplifting feeling.
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the interest in gaming.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
64 First entrance (part of detection means)
81 3rd symbol display device (dynamic display executing means, first effect executing means, second effect executing means)
110 Main control device (main control means)
113 Sound lamp control device (part of sub-control means)
114 Display control device (part of sub-control means)
203b Reservation ball storage area (storage means)
S201 (part of detection means)
S204 (Acquisition means)
S307 Fluctuation start processing (selection means)
S513, S516 (second indicating means)
S540 (determination means)
S542, S545 (first instruction means)
S543 (setting means)

Claims (1)

Detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, acquisition means for obtaining information when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and identification information based on the information obtained by the acquisition means The identification corresponding to the dynamic display type of the identification information selected by the selection means based on the main control means having a selection means for selecting the type of dynamic display, and the instruction from the main control means Sub-control means having dynamic display execution means for executing dynamic display of information, and predetermined identification information appears in the dynamic display of the identification information executed by the dynamic display execution means In the case of a gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined gaming value,
The main control means includes
Storage means capable of storing at least the information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit when establishment of the start condition is detected;
Determination means for determining the information stored in the storage means when the predetermined game value is given to the player;
If the determination result of the determination means is a result that the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, the provision of the predetermined game value is completed and then the storage means stored in the storage means Setting means for setting so that a specific type is selected as a type of dynamic display of the identification information selected by the selection means for dynamic display of predetermined identification information corresponding to information;
A first instruction for instructing the sub-control means to execute a first effect during the period from the end of giving a predetermined game value to the player until the dynamic display of the identification information is started Means, and
The sub-control means is
Based on an instruction from the first instruction means, a first effect is executed after a predetermined game value is given to the player and before dynamic display of the identification information is started. A first effect executing means for
The determination means determines the information stored in the storage means before causing the first effect execution means to execute the first effect,
When the determination result of the determination unit is a result that the predetermined identification information can appear in the dynamic display of the identification information, the first instruction unit determines the specific type as the type of the first effect. A game machine characterized by instructing the sub-control means of a type corresponding to the above.

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