JP2017029606A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further increasing a player's interest in customization of a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: selectable information storage means for storing selection information selectable by a player among a plurality of selection information for determining execution conditions of a prescribed performance; additional selection information determination means for determining one of the plurality of selection information by a lottery on the basis of establishment of an addition condition; and selection information addition means for adding the determined selection information as stored selection information selectable by the player. The addition selection information determination means sets so as to determine specific selection information among the plurality of selection information with a lottery probability corresponding to a prescribed lottery probability determination content.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 62

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that executes a predetermined content effect as the game progresses.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery (determining whether or not a special game can be executed) has been performed with the entry of a game ball into a starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area. It is known that a special game that can win a lot of prize balls is executed when winning. In such a gaming machine, a variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery is executed, and an image such as a predetermined still image or a video is displayed during the variation effect in order to suggest the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning prize. In general, a notice effect or a reach development effect is performed.
Further, in recent years, points are assigned according to game execution contents (executed performance mode, etc.) in the gaming machine, and the points are accumulated in the server as individual player game history information. Based on this, services that allow players to receive various benefits are becoming widespread.
As such a privilege, for example, a player can play a game by reading the points accumulated in the server into the gaming machine by the information terminal device, and according to this point, the player can select a specific character selected by the player. It is possible to customize the performance executed on the gaming machine, such as changing costumes and accessories, changing the music output during the jackpot, and changing the point grant rate at the time of performing the specified performance. (See Patent Document 1).

JP2013-052184A

In the gaming machine as described above, it is possible to select various contents of customization of effects that can be set according to the accumulated points, and customization of effects that the player wants to perform by performing a predetermined setting operation. By selecting this content, a predetermined effect during the game is executed based on the selected content.
However, in such a gaming machine, since only the operation of selecting the contents of customization of the production can be performed, it is said that a special interest cannot be given to the setting of customization of the production for the player There was a fear.

  In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, by setting the customization to change the point grant rate, the amount of points that can be accumulated can be increased to quickly increase the amount of customization that can be set. Since the speed of increasing configurable customization content cannot be changed by any method other than, there are few variations of the method of increasing configurable customization content, and there is a risk that it will reduce the interest of the player .

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the player with respect to customization of the performance.

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

  (1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention is executed in accordance with the progress of a game controlled by the game control means (main control board 100) for controlling the progress of the game and the game control means. Production control means (sub-control board 300) for controlling the production, wherein the production control means includes a plurality of selection information (character cards of the production character) for determining the execution condition of the predetermined production. Selectable information storage means (sub-RAM 303) for storing selection information selectable by the player and any of the plurality of selection information based on the establishment of a predetermined additional condition (up the game level of the main character) As additional information that can be selected by the player stored in the selectable information storage means, additional selection information determination means (sub CPU 301) that determines whether or not Selection information adding means (sub CPU 301) for adding the selection information determined by the additional selection information determining means, and the additional selection information determining means has a predetermined lottery probability determination content (character card combination, uploaded) Specific selection information (character card in a display mode of the card R1, card R2, or card R3) of the plurality of selection information is determined with a lottery probability according to the number of game level stages).

(2) The lottery probability determination content may be set by a player.
(3) Further, the determination contents of the lottery probability are determined based on selection information selected by the player from selection information that can be selected by the player stored in the selectable information storage means. May be.
(4) The lottery probability determination content may be determined based on the achievement condition (the number of stages of the increased game level) achieved when the additional condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of a player with respect to customization of performance.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game system. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in a pachinko machine and an information terminal device. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in a pachinko machine and an information terminal device. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in a pachinko machine and an information terminal device. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in an information terminal device. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in an information terminal device. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in an information terminal device. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is an example of the menu screen during a game in a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the performance execution condition table of a pachinko machine. It is an example of the menu screen during a game in a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the change effect of a pachinko machine, and a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the point provision table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game level determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the card display mode determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the character determination table for presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the notice effect determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the point provision effect execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the card | curd provision effect execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the menu screen process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the execution prohibition control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the use menu starting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the use menu control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the menu starting process in a game in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the menu control process during a game in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the main character change in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Outline of gaming system S)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment constitutes the game system S.
As shown in FIG. 1, this gaming system S is composed of a pachinko machine P, a server SV connected to a network N, and an information terminal device T connectable to the server SV via the network N. Through the information terminal device T, the game history information, which is information related to the results of the game in the pachinko machine P for each player and the execution of the effects, is taken in on the website constructed by the server SV and stored in the server SV. In the above-described Web site, various services based on the accumulated game history information can be provided to the player.
That is, the player of the pachinko machine P acquires the game history information from the pachinko machine P by the information terminal device T, and then accumulates his game history information in the server SV by accessing the above-described website. In addition, in the above-described Web site, a service based on the game history information stored in the server SV can be received.
Here, various services based on the game history information include viewing of the game history information and privilege data corresponding to the accumulated game history information (for example, data such as images and music that can be displayed and reproduced by the information terminal device T) ) Download.

Further, in this gaming system S, the player himself / herself inputs a predetermined setting made on the above-described website to the pachinko machine P, thereby customizing the effect that the player himself executes with the game of the pachinko machine P. Benefits that can be performed (for example, selection of a character for production displayed during a given production, change of display pattern of the production character (change of a costume, accessory, etc.), change of output voice or BGM, etc. ).
Specifically, on the above-mentioned website, one of a plurality of predetermined production characters is selected as the main character (one of the production characters attached to the character card described later is the main character). The main character setting that can select the display pattern of the effect character selected as the main character, the BGM setting that can select the BGM that is output during the special game executed based on the jackpot, etc. The content of the main character setting (hereinafter referred to as main character information) and the content of the BGM setting (hereinafter referred to as BGM information) are stored in the server SV. Then, the main character information and BGM information stored in the server SV is read from the server SV and input to the pachinko machine P via the information terminal device T, so that the main character information and BGM information are input based on the input information. An effect is executed on the pachinko machine P. For example, in a specific effect, the effect character selected as the main character is displayed in the selected display pattern. In addition, during the special game, the selected BGM is output.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game is performed in a state where the main character is set, a point giving effect for giving points to the main character is performed based on the result of the game or the execution contents of the effect. The points given by this point giving effect can be accumulated. Then, based on the accumulated points, the game level associated with the main character (selected effect character) increases, and accordingly, the effect character selected as the main character. The display patterns that can be selected, the BGM that can be selected, and the like increase.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, every time the game level of the main character is increased, a card granting effect is performed in which a character card with each effect character is added. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a plurality of types of character cards having different display modes are provided for each production character, and when the game level of the set main character is increased, any one character card is displayed. It is given to the player. This character card can be taken in and stored in the server SV via the information terminal device T in the above-described Web site, similarly to the above-described game history information.

Further, the player can select a predetermined number of stored character cards from the stored character cards and set an arbitrary character card combination (a so-called character deck) on the above-mentioned website. Is stored in the server SV. And the information of the combination of the character card memorize | stored in server SV through the information terminal device T can be read from the server SV, and can be input into the pachinko machine P now.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, according to the combination of character cards, execution conditions for various effects executed with the progress of the game (for example, execution probabilities of predetermined effects, point grant effects are given). And the like, the probability that a character card having a predetermined display mode will be given in the card granting effect). Thereby, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various effects are executed based on the execution conditions corresponding to the information of the combination of the character cards read and input from the server SV. That is, the character card in the present embodiment is for determining the execution conditions for the effects performed on the pachinko machine P.

  Note that the combination of the display pattern of the above-mentioned character for display, BGM, and the character card can be set not only on the above-described Web site but also on the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the player performs a predetermined setting operation with the effect operation device 9 (see FIG. 9) provided in the pachinko machine P, whereby the display pattern of the effect character input to the pachinko machine P, BGM You can change the combination of character cards. Further, the combination of the display pattern, BGM, and character card of the effect character set on the pachinko machine P can be captured and stored in the server SV via the information terminal device T at the Web site constructed by the server SV. It has become.

  The point granting effect, card granting effect, and character card combination setting will be described in detail later.

As will be described later, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a big hit when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 (starting area) provided in the game area 12. In addition, a special symbol indicating a lottery lottery result is displayed, and when the jackpot is won by the lottery, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Moreover, in this pachinko machine P, as the game progresses, the main effect display device 21 (see FIG. 11), the first sub-effect display device 24 (see FIG. 11), and the like that can display images such as moving images and still images. A predetermined image is displayed on the two-sub effect display device 25 (see FIG. 11), or the first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25 are moved in a predetermined manner such as up and down movement and rotation. Various effects are executed by outputting predetermined sound from the sound output device 10 (see FIG. 9 or FIG. 10).
Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has game history information and point granting effects relating to games and effects performed on the pachinko machine P after the predetermined start operation is performed until the predetermined end operation is performed. Main character point information granted and accumulated by executing, main character game level information, character card information given by executing card giving effect, set main character information, BGM information and character card The combination information can be output. Specifically, by performing the above-described end operation in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) that encodes the above-described information is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. Is displayed. In addition, you may display such information not with a two-dimensional code but with a one-dimensional code. The output of these pieces of information may be performed not by displaying a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code, but by displaying a password obtained by encrypting the above information with a predetermined encryption algorithm.
Here, the game history information includes the number of variable displays executed in the pachinko machine P (the number of lottery wins), the number of special games executed (the number of winning jackpots), the number of special games executed for each jackpot type, Information such as the number of winning balls, the number of error occurrences, the number of executions of a predetermined effect, etc. are included, but are not limited to these.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, game history information accumulated in the server SV, main character point information and character card information, and main character game level information stored in the server SV, A password corresponding to main character information, BGM information, and character card combination information can be input by a predetermined input operation. Then, when the above-described password is input to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine P receives the game history information accumulated in the server SV, the information on the main character points, the information on the character card, the server SV Information on the game level of the main character, main character information, BGM information, and information on the combination of the character cards stored in. Thereby, in this pachinko machine P, the game history information in the game after the input operation described above, the points of the main character newly given by the execution of the point giving effect, the character card newly given by the execution of the card giving effect Is accumulated, the game level of the main character is increased, and the effect is executed based on the main character information and the BGM information. Furthermore, a predetermined effect is executed under an execution condition based on information on the combination of character cards.

The server SV functions as a Web server that constructs a Web site that can provide various services as described above, and can be configured by a predetermined computer connected to the network N, for example.
The information terminal device T can be connected to the server SV via the network N, and the server SV can access the Web site (that is, display the Web site) and the second sub-effect display device of the pachinko machine P. 25 can be read, and can be constituted by, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a portable game machine, or the like.

  Further, the server SV and the information terminal device T can be connected to each other via a network N so that they can communicate with each other. Here, the network N can be configured by combining any one or a plurality of public lines, dedicated lines, mobile communication lines, LANs, the Internet, and the like.

  In this gaming system S, as described above, the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko machine P is read by the information terminal device T, so that the game history information, main character point information, main Acquired by accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T after acquiring character game level information, character card information, main character information, BGM information, character card combination information, etc. The above-described information can be transmitted to the server SV to be stored or stored. In addition, on the Web site, it is possible to browse game history information and character cards stored in the server SV, set main characters and BGM, set character card combinations, download privilege data, and the like. ing.

Next, the information terminal device T and the server SV constituting the gaming system S will be described. Since the pachinko machine P will be described in detail later, the description is omitted here.
(Configuration of information terminal apparatus T)
As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal device T in this embodiment includes a display unit 610, an input unit 620, a photographing unit 630, a communication unit 640, a control unit 650, and the like, which are connected by a harness, a bus, or the like. ing. In addition, a storage medium such as a memory (hereinafter referred to as a removable storage medium) can be attached to and detached from the information terminal device T. Note that the information terminal device T may have a configuration other than the above.

The display unit 610 displays characters and images (still images, moving images, and the like), and can be configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an electroluminescence display device.
In the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T in this embodiment, the Web site of the server SV can be displayed. Thereby, the game history information accumulated in the server SV, the main character point information, and the character card Information, information on the game level of the main character stored in the server SV, main character information, BGM information, information on the combination of character cards, etc., obtainable privilege data (image data), password input to the pachinko machine P Etc. can be displayed.

The input unit 620 performs operation input for executing character input and various processes, and can be configured by, for example, a numeric keypad or a keyboard.
In the information terminal device T in this embodiment, the input unit 620 inputs a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the Web site of the server SV, and the game history information stored in the server SV in the above Web site. Operation input for browsing, operation input for performing main character setting, BGM setting, character card combination setting, etc., operation input for downloading privilege data, and the like can be performed.
Note that the display unit 610 and the input unit 620 are not configured by separate devices, but may be configured by, for example, a touch panel having both a display function and an input function.

The imaging unit 630 captures an image such as a moving image or a still image, and can be configured by an imaging device such as a CMOS camera or a CCD camera, for example.
In the information terminal device T in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code can be read by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P by the photographing unit 630. It has become. Information included in the two-dimensional code read by the photographing unit 630 (game history information, main character point information, main character game level information, character card information, main character information, BGM information, character Card combination information) can be obtained by a CPU (not shown) of the control unit 650 described later.

  The communication unit 640 enables communication with the server SV via the network N and transmits / receives various data to / from the server SV. For example, the communication unit 640 is configured by a communication interface circuit, a communication modem, or the like. Can do.

The control unit 650 controls the overall operation of the information terminal device T. Although not particularly illustrated, the CPU 650 that performs various types of arithmetic processing, a ROM that stores various programs and data, and temporary storage such as arithmetic processing An area, an application program, a RAM used as a storage area for data, and the like are configured.
Specifically, for example, basic software (BIOS) for operating the information terminal device T is stored in the ROM. The RAM stores, for example, an operation system, a Web browser for displaying a Web site, an application program for obtaining information included in the two-dimensional code, and various image data displayed on the display unit 610. The
Then, the CPU reads out the above-mentioned program and data stored in the ROM and RAM, and performs various arithmetic processes, etc., so that it is displayed on the display unit 610 and included in the two-dimensional code photographed by the photographing unit 630. It is possible to obtain various information.
Note that the application program or the like may be stored in a removable storage medium instead of being stored in the RAM.

(Configuration of server SV)
As shown in FIG. 2, the server SV in this embodiment includes a storage unit 710, a server communication unit 720, a server control unit 730, and the like, which are connected by a harness, a bus, or the like. Note that the server SV may have a configuration other than the above.

The storage unit 710 stores various programs, data, and the like, and can be configured by a storage device such as a hard disk device or an optical disk device, for example.
In the storage unit 710 of the server SV in this embodiment, for example, page data for building a website, game history information for each player transmitted via the information terminal device T, information on the main character's points, main Character game level information, character card information, main character information, BGM information, character card combination information, and the like are stored.

  The server communication unit 720 enables communication with the information terminal device T via the network N and transmits / receives various data to / from the server SV. For example, the server communication unit 720 uses a communication interface circuit, a communication modem, or the like. Can be configured.

  The server control unit 730 controls the overall operation of the server SV. Although not particularly illustrated, the CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores a basic program (BIOS) for operating the server SV, and the like. It is constituted by a RAM or the like used as a temporary storage area for data in arithmetic processing or the like.

(Functions of game system S)
Next, functions of the gaming system S will be described.

(User registration)
A player uses the gaming system S to accumulate game history information on the server SV, browse the game history information, accumulate a character card on the server SV, view the character card, set a main character, set BGM, In order to set a combination of character cards, etc., it is necessary to register a user in the server SV. This user registration can be performed by accessing the Web site of the server SV via the information terminal device T owned by the player.

In this gaming system S, the URL of the website can be acquired from the pachinko machine P using the information terminal device T. By acquiring this URL by the information terminal device T, the Web of the server SV can be obtained. Easy access to the site.
Specifically, when a predetermined start operation for starting the use of the gaming system S is not performed in the pachinko machine P, the presentation operation device 9 provided in the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 9) performs the predetermined operation. When the operation is performed, a use menu screen relating to the use of the gaming system S is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 3A). When “user registration” is selected on this use menu screen, a two-dimensional code including URL information of the Web site is displayed (see FIG. 3B). Then, when the two-dimensional code is photographed by the photographing unit 630 of the information terminal device T, the control unit 650 of the information terminal device T acquires the URL of the website included in the two-dimensional code, and automatically The site can be accessed (see FIG. 3C).
Note that the method of accessing the website is not limited to the above-described content, and the website may be accessed by directly inputting the URL of the website using the input unit 620 of the information terminal device T.

When the Web site is accessed via the information terminal device T, a user registration screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 3C). When information relating to the user (for example, the user name, gender, etc. used in the gaming system S) is input and a confirmation operation is performed on this registration screen, each information terminal device T is identified to identify the information terminal device T. On the other hand, identification information such as an identification ID, a telephone number, and an IP address that are uniquely set is transmitted to the server SV together with information about the user input on the registration screen.
Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received this identification information checks whether or not this identification information is already stored in the storage unit 710 and, if not, stores it in the storage unit 710. The identification information and information about the user are registered, and a storage area for various information corresponding to the identification information is secured.
Thereby, the user registration is completed, and the game history information, the main character points, and the character card corresponding to the identification information are accumulated in the server SV, and the main character game level information, main character information, and BGM information are stored. , Character card combination information can be stored. Then, the player having the information terminal device T corresponding to the identification information can receive various services provided by the gaming system S.

(Begin use of game system S)
In order for a player to use the game system S to accumulate game history information, execute effects based on main character settings, etc., and accumulate character cards during a game on the pachinko machine P, In starting the game, it is necessary to perform a predetermined start operation for starting use of the game system S in the pachinko machine P.
Specifically, when the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 4A). When “Issuance of use start password” is selected on this menu screen, the identification information of the information terminal device T is transmitted to the server SV. Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information checks whether or not the identification information matches the identification information already stored in the storage unit 710. From the above storage area, accumulated game history information, main character point information and character card information, and stored main character game level information, main character information, BGM information, character card information Get combination information. Then, the server control unit 730 encrypts the acquired information to generate a use start password, and transmits the use start password to the information terminal device T described above. Thereby, the use start password generated by the server control unit 730 is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T described above (see FIG. 4B).

Then, a usage menu screen relating to the use of the gaming system S is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 4C), and when “use start” is selected on this usage menu screen, the pachinko machine is displayed. A password input screen is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the machine P (see FIG. 4D). Then, when the use start password displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T described above is input by the effect operation device 9 on this password input screen and a confirmation operation is performed, a sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 to be described later. In addition to decrypting the entered use start password, decrypted game history information, main character point information, character card information, main character game level information, main character information, BGM information, character card Are stored in corresponding storage areas in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300.
When these processes are completed, a message that prompts the start of the game is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 4E). In addition, after the said display is performed, the menu screen during a game in which the setting of the combination of a character card etc. can be displayed on the 2nd sub production | presentation display apparatus 25 (refer FIG.4 (f)). This in-game menu screen is displayed during execution of a predetermined effect (display of a predetermined image, movement in a predetermined mode, etc.) using the second sub-effect display device 25 until a predetermined end operation is performed. Except for this, it is always displayed regardless of whether it is in game or non-game (that is, in standby).

Thereafter, when a game is performed on the pachinko machine P described above, points are awarded to the main character based on the jackpot lottery, the execution of the special game, the execution of the effect accompanying the progress of the game, and the execution of the effect of the predetermined mode (that is, (Execution of point giving effect) and the like, and each time the process is executed, game history information (variable display count, execution count etc.) and main character points are accumulated in the storage area described above. Will go.
Further, an effect is executed based on the stored main character information and BGM information, and a predetermined effect is executed under an execution condition based on the information on the combination of character cards.
In the pachinko machine P described above, the combination of character cards is set when the points of the main character accumulated in the storage area reach a predetermined value (that is, when the game level of the main character is increased). A new character card that can be used in the storage is assigned, and the assigned character card is stored in the storage area. The player can set a combination of character cards using the newly assigned character card.
As described above, the combination of the character cards can be set by performing a predetermined setting operation with the effect operating device 9 in the pachinko machine P. Therefore, a new character card is given. In such a case, a combination of different character cards can be set immediately using the character card. When the combination of character cards is set in the pachinko machine P, a sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 described later updates the character card combinations stored in the storage area described above.

(End of use of game system S)
When a player is playing a game on the pachinko machine P using the game system S, the use of the game system S is terminated on the pachinko machine P when the game on the pachinko machine P is finished. It is necessary to perform a predetermined end operation for this purpose.
Specifically, when “end of use” is selected on the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P, the sub-CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 is stored in the storage area described above. Game history information, main character point information, main character game level information, character card information, main character information stored in the above storage area, BGM information, character card combination information, website A two-dimensional code including the URL information is generated, and this two-dimensional code is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 5B).
Then, when the two-dimensional code is photographed by the photographing unit 630 of the information terminal device T, the URL of the website included in the two-dimensional code is acquired by the control unit 650, and the website is automatically accessed.

When the Web site is accessed via the information terminal device T, the identification information of the information terminal device T and various information included in the above-described two-dimensional code are transmitted to the server SV.
Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information and various types of information confirms whether or not the identification information matches the identification information stored in the storage unit 710. Is stored in the storage area corresponding to the identification information, the received game history information, main character point information, main character game level information, character card information, main character information, BGM information, and a combination of character cards. Store information. That is, various information already stored in the storage area is updated.
In addition, during the execution of the above-described process and after the above-described process ends, a message indicating each state is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (FIG. 5 (c) and ( d)).
Thereby, after the start operation for using the gaming system S (that is, the input of the use start password to the pachinko machine P) is performed, the end operation for terminating the use of the gaming system S (that is, two-dimensional) Until the display of the code), the game history information relating to the game played in the pachinko machine P, the newly added main character points and information on the character card can be stored in the server SV. Further, when the display pattern of the main character or the combination of the character cards is changed in the pachinko machine P, the changed contents can be stored in the server SV. Furthermore, when the game level of the main character is increased, the game level that has already been stored can be updated.

In this embodiment, the pachinko machine P does not perform user registration in advance in the server SV, and does not enter a use start password even when user registration is performed in advance. The game system S can be used to perform games such as game history information, accumulation of main character points and character cards, and combinations of character cards.
Specifically, when “Quick Mode” is selected on the game system use menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 of the pachinko machine P, a simple setting for performing a game using the game system S (main Character selection etc.) can be performed, and a game using the game system S can be performed by performing this simple setting. As will be described later, when this simple setting is performed, the point and game level of the selected main character, the assigned character card, and the combination of character cards are all set to the initial state, and the gaming system A game using S is started.
When the end operation is performed, the two-dimensional code is displayed as described above. As a result, the main character selected in the simple setting is stored in the server SV, and the game history information relating to the game played in the pachinko machine P from the simple setting to the end operation being performed, The main character information, the points of the assigned main character, and information on the character card can be stored in the server SV.
Here, when the identification information of the information terminal device T is not stored in the storage unit of the server SV when the Web site is accessed based on the two-dimensional code, the user is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T. Is displayed (see FIG. 3C), and the user can be registered. When the user is registered, the above-described various types of information are accumulated and stored in the server SV.
On the other hand, when the identification information of the information terminal device T is stored in the storage unit of the server SV, since the user has already been registered, the various information described above corresponds to the identification information. It is accumulated and stored in the storage area.

(Viewing game history information)
The game history information stored in the server SV can be browsed by accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T.
Specifically, when the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 6A). When “Browse Game History Information” is selected on this menu screen, the identification information of this information terminal device T is transmitted to the server SV. Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information checks whether or not the identification information matches the identification information already stored in the storage unit 710. The accumulated game history information is acquired from the storage area corresponding to the identification information. Then, the server control unit 730 transmits the acquired game history information to the information terminal device T described above. Thereby, game history information will be displayed on the display part 610 of the above-mentioned information terminal device T (refer FIG.6 (b)).
Note that it is not necessary to display all information included in the game history information on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T, and only information meaningful to the player may be displayed.

(Direction setting)
As described above, when the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, the main character selection, main character display pattern selection, BGM selection, and character card combination are set on the Web site. It can be done.
Specifically, when “effect setting” is selected on the menu screen described above, the identification information of the information terminal device T is transmitted to the server SV. Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information checks whether or not the identification information matches the identification information already stored in the storage unit 710. From the storage area corresponding to the identification information, main character information, BGM information, main character game level information, character card information, and stored character card combination information are acquired. The server control unit 730 transmits the acquired various types of information to the information terminal device T described above. As a result, information on the effect character set as the main character, information on the display pattern of the main character, information on the game level of the main character, BGM information is stored in the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T. The information on the current character card and the information on the set combination of the character cards are displayed (see FIGS. 7B and 7C).
In this display screen, the main character setting (selection of the main character, display pattern selection of the selected main character) and BGM setting (selection of BGM) are performed, or the character card is based on the character card owned. The combination of the main character information, the BGM information, and the character card can be set accordingly. The various information set in this way is transmitted to the server SV, and the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the various information newly stores the various information in the storage area.

Here, the game level is increased by one each time the points granted and accumulated to the main character reach a predetermined value, and the degree of game play at the set main character Is a value indicating That is, the higher the game level of the main character is, the more points of this main character are accumulated.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of groups (sections) for classifying the performance characters are determined in advance, and each performance character is determined to belong to one of the groups.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when any of the performance characters is selected as the main character, a combination of character cards can be set in the group to which the performance character selected as the main character belongs. . In other words, when one of the production characters is selected as the main character, the character card combination can be set by selecting one character card of each production character in the group to which the main character belongs. ing.
In addition, as described above, the character card in this embodiment has a plurality of display modes for each production character, and the combination of character cards is displayed for each production character in the group to which the main character belongs. It can be set by selecting the character card of the aspect.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of groups, an idol group, a princess group, and a waitress group, are determined in advance. The idol group has three kinds of directing characters, idol 1, idol 2, and idol 3. The princess group has three directing characters, princess 1, princess 2, and princess 3, and the waitress group. Are set so that three types of performance characters, waitress 1, waitress 2, and waitress 3, belong to the.
In addition, character cards having four types of display modes of normal, rare 1, rare 2, and rare 3 are provided for each of these effect characters.
Note that the group to which the character for production belongs, the type of the character for production belonging to each group, and the type of display mode of each character for production are not limited to three types, but may be two types, or four or more types. Also good.

Then, when a game is played on the pachinko machine P using the game system S for the first time after the use registration is performed, or when a game is played on the pachinko machine P using the game system S by the above-described simple setting. First, one of all directing characters is selected as the main character. When the main character is selected, the points and game level of the main character, the owned character card, and the combination of character cards are set to the initial state.
Specifically, in this initial state, the main character's point is set to “0”, the main character's game level is set to “1”, and a character card with a normal display mode is assigned to all the production characters. As a combination of character cards, a combination of character cards in a normal display mode for each effect character in the group to which the main character belongs is set.
For example, if the player selects idol 1 as the main character, the point of idol 1 is set to “0”, the game level is set to “1”, and idols 1-3, princess 1-3, and waitress are set. 1 to 3 normal character cards will be awarded. As a combination of character cards, a normal of idol 1, a normal of idol 2, and a normal of idol 3 are set.

(Bonus data download)
Further, in the gaming system S, by accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T, various data (for example, image and music data, etc.) that are a privilege for the player can be downloaded.
In the gaming system S, the larger the accumulated number of main character points, the more data can be downloaded (see FIG. 8B).

(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
Next, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. Although not specifically shown, the pachinko machine P is installed side by side in an installation area of game machines called islands, and game balls for lending game balls A lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

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

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 9) attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction, and is discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

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

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 9, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game area 12, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and a main effect display device 21, a first sub-effect display device 24, and a second sub-effect display device 25 are provided as effects devices that perform effects as the game progresses.

As shown in FIG. 11, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 11, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and almost all game balls flowing down the first game area 12a are entered. I can't do it.
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the main effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the main effect display device 21. In addition, the main effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50. (Dummy symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect for notifying the player of the result of the big win lottery described later is performed by the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
Note that the main effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used. .

As shown in FIG. 11, the first sub effect display device 24 and the second sub effect display device 25 are provided below the main effect display device 21 and adjacent to the left and right. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25, similarly to the main effect display device 21. The first sub-effect display device 24 is provided with a display unit 24a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The second sub-effect display device 25 has a display unit 25a similar to the display unit 24a. Is provided.
Each of the first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25 is provided with drive solenoids (first drive solenoid 24b and second drive solenoid 25b) which will be described later, and these drive solenoids operate. Accordingly, the first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25 can be moved in various manners such as vertical movement and rotation.
When a predetermined effect (notice effect, reach development effect, etc.) to be described later is executed, a predetermined value is displayed on the display unit 24a of the first sub effect display device 24 or the display unit 25a of the second sub effect display device 25. The first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25 are movable in a predetermined manner.
Further, as described above, when the predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 25a in the predetermined effect as described above, or the second sub-effect display device 25 is in a predetermined mode. A setting screen (menu screen during game) for setting the display pattern of the main character and the combination of character cards is always displayed except when it is movable. In the setting screen, the above settings can be made.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 10).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the main character display pattern is displayed on the setting screen (menu screen during game) displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 by performing a predetermined operation using the effect operation device 9. And character card combinations can be set. The above-described operation by the effect operation device 9 is performed when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 25a of the second sub-effect display device 25 or when the second sub-effect display device 25 is moved in a predetermined manner. In this case, it is invalid, but it is always valid except in these cases. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, except for the above-described case, the second sub-effect display device 25 displays the effect such as a variation effect described later on the main effect display device 21. The main character display pattern and character card combination can be set on the setting screen.
The production operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the vertical and horizontal directions.

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

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 10, a value information display device 35 for displaying value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

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

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the launch / payout control board 200, as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball, a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 5, and an operation of the operation handle 5 are provided. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

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

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing effects, a sub-ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing effects, A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area during processing, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 304 are provided, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300. Yes.
The RTC 304 is for measuring the date and time. The RTC 304 is provided with a built-in battery, and even when the pachinko machine P is turned off, the power can be supplied from the built-in battery to measure the date and time. The sub CPU 301 can execute various processes based on a signal indicating the current date and time input from the RTC 304.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting, A command for effect execution is transmitted to an operation control board (not shown) for controlling the movement of the first sub effect display device 24 and the second sub effect display device 25.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  Further, the main effect display device 21, the first sub effect display device 24, and the second sub effect display device 25 are connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Is connected. Further, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation board 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected. Further, the first control solenoid 24b for moving the first sub effect display device 24 in various manners and the second sub effect display device 25 are movable in various manners on the sub control substrate 300 via the operation control substrate. The second drive solenoid 25b to be connected is connected.

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

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

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

  The operation control board controls the operation of the first drive solenoid 24b and the second drive solenoid 25b based on a command from the sub-control board 300. Then, when the first drive solenoid 24b and the second drive solenoid 25b are operated, the first sub-effect display device 24 and the second sub-effect display device 25 are moved in a predetermined manner.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), or a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (hereinafter, One of the gaming states (high-probability time-short gaming state) is set.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to the short game state with a high probability.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the short-probability gaming state and during the special game, the player receives a second game ball so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. A game ball is launched (so-called right hit) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high-probability short-time game state and during the special game, the effect display device 21 displays that instructs the player to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b, and sets the normal game state. Then, in the effect display device 21, a display instructing to return to the launch of the game ball toward the first game area 12a is performed.

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

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

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

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the holding storage area may be referred to as “holding” or “holding storage”. The number of the 1st special figure hold and the number of the 2nd special figure hold may be simply referred to as “the number of hold”.

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

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11119, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120) are determined. ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.6.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

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

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

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

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the determination result. In addition, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) of the changing effect informing the result is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), if the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entering of the gaming ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. Only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the above will be described in detail, and description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery was 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a was selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery was two or more. In this case, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 15A and 15B).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost When the second special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the second special figure reservation number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 15). (See (c)).

15A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 15B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

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

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

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of the other determination table for loss will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is Is selected (see FIGS. 16A to 16D).

As shown in FIG. 16A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach mode determination random number is any value). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of winning the jackpot) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the first big hit determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-short game state, and the special game in the non-short game state. The second jackpot determination table 113f that is referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and in the non-short game state, the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined. The second big hit determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 17A and 17B).

As shown in FIG. 17A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “32H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “33H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table 114 g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination table is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and the type of the jackpot symbol. Thus, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, and the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the winning lottery result is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. 18D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 18E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. As shown in FIG. 18 (g), according to the thirty-second variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the variation pattern number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 200. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “34H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined in correspondence with a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 18).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the lottery for big hits as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of special symbols described later (at the start of variation production)). In addition, when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, depending on the game state and the number of holds (the number of the first special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold) at the time of the jackpot lottery, A variation pattern number is determined. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

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

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 19A and 19B). b)).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variation time of the variation effect for informing the lottery lottery result.
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “04H”, the first half variation time of “13 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation The second half variation time of “60 seconds” is determined corresponding to the pattern number “04H”. The total value “73 seconds (= 13 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect.

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

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b), the first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the special electric accessory operation table 116; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

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

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball with an expected value smaller than that of the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Is set. In addition, the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) and the number of times of continuing the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short time number”) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the game state continues, the high-accuracy count and the short-time count are set again. Therefore, after the special game is over, a high probability short-time gaming state is set, and if all of the 100 lottery results are lost without winning a big win while the gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Will be.

  Note that the gaming state after the end of the special game may be determined based on the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery. For example, when one of the special symbols X1 or X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state, and when either one is determined, the normal gaming state or Alternatively, a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state may be set.

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

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

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the winning random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

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

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables relating to control of variation of the normal symbol and opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 11) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 24, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 24, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so the second starting winning opening The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special variation start process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process for turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state is on. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a big win winning game state command for transmitting the big win winning gaming state to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

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

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

  In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special game end processing in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, and the high-probability number and the short-time number of times, regardless of whether the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2. “100” is set in any of the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information that the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time gaming flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. include. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game using the game system S can be performed by performing a predetermined start operation. That is, when a predetermined start operation is performed, a use start password is input via the information terminal device T, and based on the use start password, main character information, BGM information, main character stored in the server SV Point information, game level information, character card information, character card combination information, and the like. Then, an effect is executed based on the input main character information and BGM information, and a predetermined effect is executed under an execution condition based on the information of the combination of character cards. The game level of the main character is increased, and a character card is given.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to perform a predetermined simple setting (selection of the main character in the “quick mode”) without inputting a use start password, as described above. A game using the game system S can be performed. That is, when a main character is selected by performing a predetermined simple setting, an effect is executed based on the selected main character, and a predetermined condition is set under an execution condition based on information of the set character card combination. The production is executed, and further, points are given to the selected main character, the game level of the main character is increased, and a character card is given. As described above, when the simple setting is performed, the main character points, the main character game level, the assigned character cards, and the character card combinations are all set to the initial state, and the gaming system S A game using is started.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game using the game system S is performed by entering a use start password, the selected main character cannot be changed during the game. However, when a game using the game system S is performed by the above-described simple setting, the selected main character can be changed during the game.
Here, when the main character is changed, the points given and accumulated to the main character before the change, the game level of the main character before the change, and the game history information are cleared, and the main character after the change is changed. The point and game level for the character are set to the initial state, and a game using the game system S is performed. On the other hand, the attached character card is not cleared and remains attached even after the main character is changed.
When the game using the game system S is ended by a predetermined end operation, the points given and accumulated to the main character set at this time, the game history information, and the above-described simple setting are performed. The information of all the character cards that have been given until the predetermined termination operation is performed can be stored in the server SV.

In addition, as described above, by performing a predetermined setting operation on the pachinko machine P, main character information (main character display pattern) input to the pachinko machine P, BGM information, a combination of character cards, and the like are changed. Be able to.
Below, the outline of the setting of the combination of the character card performed with the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the outline of the fluctuation effect and the notice effect performed with the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the overview of the point giving effect, and the card giving effect explain.

(Overview of character card combination settings)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, while a game using the game system S is being performed (that is, from when a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed until a predetermined end operation is performed). The in-game menu screen is always displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 except when the effect using the second sub-effect display device 25 is being executed. In addition, since the predetermined operation by the production operation device 9 is always valid except during the execution of the above-mentioned production, the player sets the combination of the character cards except during the execution of the above-mentioned production. Be able to.
Specifically, the sub CPU 301 is acquired based on the use start password issued from the server SV via the information terminal device T when a predetermined start operation is performed, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. The stored main character information, main character points, main character game level, character card information, character card combination information, and the like are acquired, and a game menu screen is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. (See FIG. 43 (a)). Similarly, even when a predetermined simple setting is performed, the sub CPU 301 obtains information of the selected main character, triggered by the execution of the simple setting, and is playing a game on the second sub effect display device 25. Display the menu screen.
In the menu screen during the game, the selection operation by the effect operation device 9 is performed to change the selected main character, change the display pattern and BGM of the main character, set the combination of character cards, and the like. Functions such as “various settings” and “use end” for ending use of the gaming system S can be executed (see FIG. 43A).
Further, the sub CPU 301 displays the selected main character, information on points of the main character (points required for up to the next game level) and game level, and the character card set on the menu screen during game. Are displayed (see FIG. 43A).
The functions that can be executed on the menu screen during the game and the displayed contents are not limited to these, and for example, the volume setting for setting the volume output by the pachinko machine P and the explanation of various operations are displayed. It is also possible to execute functions such as operation explanations for Moreover, you may perform the display relevant to these.

When “various settings” is selected on the menu screen during the game, the sub CPU 301 causes the second sub-effect display device 25 to set the character card combination, the main character display pattern and BGM, the main character change, and the like. A setting screen for performing is displayed (see FIGS. 43B to 43D).
In addition, the above setting screen displays a list of character cards currently assigned to the player. Then, the player performs a predetermined operation on the setting screen by using the effect operation device 9, so that any one of the effect characters in the group to which the main character belongs is selected from among the owned character cards. Can be selected (see FIG. 43B).

For example, when idol 1 is selected as the main character, a character card with any one display mode is displayed for idols 1 to 3 which are the characters for directing the idol group from among the owned character cards. Select and set a combination of character cards (see FIG. 43B). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a card granting effect is performed every time the game level of the main character is increased by one stage, and one character card is given, but the main character belongs to it. Not only the character cards for group production characters, but also the character cards for all production characters are added. Therefore, on the above-described setting screen, a list of character cards for all effect characters owned by the player is displayed (see FIG. 43B).
Then, on the setting screen described above, the character card combination is determined by selecting a character card having one display mode for each of idle 1, idle 2, and idle 3 from the displayed character cards. When a predetermined confirmation operation is performed, the sub CPU 301 stores the above-described combination of character cards in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Thereby, the information on the combination of the character cards is updated (set), and thereafter, the sub CPU 301 executes a predetermined effect under an execution condition based on the updated combination of the character cards.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the combination of character cards can be set at all times except during the execution of the effect using the second sub-effect display device 25. Yes. Therefore, the combination of character cards is set not only when the variable effect is not executed on the main effect display device 21 (that is, during standby) but also when the variable effect is executed on the main effect display device 21. May be.
Therefore, in the case where the above-described confirming operation is performed when the varying effect is not executed on the main effect display device 21, the sub CPU 301 in the present embodiment combines the character cards when the confirming operation is performed. However, if the above-described confirming operation is performed while the variation effect is being executed on the main effect display device 21, the combination of the character cards is updated when the variation effect being executed ends. To do. Thereby, the predetermined effect can be executed under the execution condition based on the combination of the updated character cards from the next variation effect.

(Summary of execution conditions based on character card combinations)
As described above, the sub CPU 301 executes the effect under the execution condition based on the combination of the character cards stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303.
As shown in FIG. 44, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores an effect execution condition table 121 in which the contents of the execution conditions based on the combination of character cards are defined. Specifically, in this effect execution condition table 121, execution conditions and execution condition commands are defined in association with card combination patterns obtained by combining character character display modes one by one.
And when performing the predetermined | prescribed effect mentioned later, sub CPU301 acquires an execution condition and an execution condition command based on the combination of the character card memorize | stored in the above-mentioned storage area, and the effect execution condition table 121, This acquisition The execution of the effect is controlled based on the executed execution condition and the execution condition command.

  Hereinafter, the execution conditions for the effects defined in the effect execution condition table 121 will be described. In this specification, the character card having the display mode of “Normal” is “Card N”, the character card of the display mode of “Rare 1” is “Card R1”, and the character card of the display mode of “Rare 2” is “ A character card having a display mode of “card R2” and “rare 3” is referred to as “card R3”.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, predetermined execution conditions and execution condition commands are set for the combination of character card combinations that include two or more of the same display modes.
For example, as shown in FIG. 44, according to the performance execution condition table 121, as a combination of character cards, a pattern including two cards R1 (that is, a character card having a display mode other than the card R1, the card R1, and the card R1). (Pattern of card N, card R2 or card R3) is stored, the character card (card R1, card R2 or card R3) in a display mode other than card N in the card granting effect is usually An execution condition that is given with a probability twice as high as the grant probability and an execution condition command of “C0H” are defined, and a pattern including three cards R1 (that is, the display mode of the selected character card is If all the patterns (card R1) are stored, Execution condition command called run conditions and "C1H" that character card display mode other than the card N is applied at three times the probability of normal grant probability in imparting effect is defined.

  Further, as a combination of character cards, a pattern including two cards R2 (that is, a pattern called a character card (any one of the card N, the card R1, or the card R3) having a display form other than the card R2, the card R2, and the card R2). Is stored, an execution condition that a predetermined notice effect (notice effect B), which will be described later as a trigger for executing the point giving effect, is executed with a probability twice as high as the normal execution probability, and is referred to as “C2H”. If an execution condition command is defined and a pattern including three cards R2 (that is, a pattern in which the display mode of all selected character cards is a card R2) is stored, the above-described predetermined notice An execution condition that the performance is executed with a probability three times the normal execution probability and an execution condition of “C3H” Command is defined.

  In addition, as a combination of character cards, a pattern including two cards R3 (that is, a pattern called a character card (either card N, card R1 or card R2) in a display mode other than card R3, card R3, or card R3) Is stored, the execution condition that a point twice as much as the point normally given to the main character in the point giving effect and the execution condition command of “C4H” are set, and the card is set. When a pattern including three R3s (that is, a pattern in which all of the selected character cards are displayed as a card R3) is stored, the points normally given to the main character in the point granting effect are stored. The fact that 3 times the points will be awarded Execution condition command is determined that conditions and "C5H".

In addition, the execution conditions of the production are not limited to these, the execution conditions that a sound corresponding to a predetermined production character is output at the time of execution of a specific production, and the execution of the production to which points are given It is also possible to define an execution condition that the probability increases.
Also, an execution condition based on a date / time signal input from the RTC 304 of the sub-control board 300 (for example, an execution condition that a special character or video is displayed when a predetermined effect is executed during a predetermined period, It is also possible to determine execution probabilities of predetermined effects and execution conditions such that points to be given up during a predetermined period.
In addition, it is possible to define an execution condition for effects linked to services received on the above-described Web site. For example, on the above-mentioned website, a service for performing a popularity vote of characters appearing in the production of the pachinko machine P using a special point given by the specific production performed by the pachinko machine P If you have been able to receive, you can define execution conditions that will increase the special points that are given.

(Character card combination setting when the main character is changed)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when a game using the game system S is performed with a predetermined simple setting, the selected main character can be changed. However, when the main character is changed, the sub CPU 301 automatically sets the character card combination according to the change, and displays the set character card combination on the in-game menu screen. ing.
Specifically, when the main character is changed to an effect character belonging to a group different from the group to which the selected main character belongs, the sub CPU 301 displays the normal display mode for the effect character belonging to the different group. After a combination of character cards (that is, a combination of character cards in the initial state) is set, this combination of character cards is displayed on the menu screen during gaming. On the other hand, when the main character is changed to another effect character in the group to which the selected main character belongs, the sub CPU 301 determines the combination of the character cards set before the main character is changed. The character card combination is displayed on the in-game menu screen.

For example, the idol 1 is selected as the main character, the card R1 (character card in the display mode of rare 1) for the idol 1, the card R1 (character card in the display mode of rare 1) for the idol 2, and the card for the idol 3 Assume that a combination of character cards having a pattern of N (character card in a normal display mode) is set (see FIG. 45A).
Then, when the idol 1 selected as the main character is changed to the princess 1 (that is, when the idol 1 is changed to a character for the production of a different group), the card N for the princess 1, the card N for the princess 2, the princess 3 A combination of character cards having a pattern of card N is newly set, and the newly set character card combination is displayed on the menu screen during the game (see FIG. 45B).
On the other hand, when the idol 1 selected as the main character is changed to the idol 2 (that is, when the idol 1 is changed to another production character in the same group), the card R1 for the idol 1 before this change is made. The setting of the character card combination of the card R1 for the idol 2 and the card N pattern for the princess 3 is maintained, and the character card combination is displayed on the menu screen during the game without being changed (FIG. 45 (c)). )reference).

Here, the combination of character cards can be set by selecting a character card of one of the display modes for the directing characters of the group to which the main character belongs from among the character cards owned by the player. ing.
If the main character after the change belongs to the same group as the main character before the change, the directing character that sets the character card combination is not changed. However, since the character card owned by the player is maintained, it is possible to set the character card combination in the same display mode as that before the change of the main character.
On the other hand, if the main character after the change belongs to a different group from the main character before the change, the character card combination will be set for a production character different from the one before the main character is changed. About this character for production, it does not necessarily have the character card of the same display mode as the combination of the character card before the change of the main character. Therefore, there is a possibility that a combination of character cards in the same display mode as before changing the main character cannot be set.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, if the main character after the change belongs to the same group as the main character before the change, the combination of the character cards before the change of the main character is maintained as it is. The burden of setting the character card combination again by the player can be reduced. On the other hand, if the main character after the change belongs to a different group from the main character before the change, the character card display mode owned by the player can be changed by setting the character card combination in the initial state. Since the combination of character cards can be set without performing processing such as checking, the combination of character cards is set inappropriately while reducing the processing load on the sub CPU 301 when the main character is changed. Can be prevented.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the main character is changed, the player can set the appropriate combination of character cards according to the changed main character so that the player can combine the character cards. This can reduce the burden of resetting and the load on hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when the main character is changed a plurality of times and the same production character as the previously selected main character is reselected, The character card combination in the initial state is set without setting the character card combination that was set when the character was selected.

(Overview of variable production)
The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the main effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 46A and 46B). 47 (a) and (b) etc.). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 46 (c) to (e), FIGS. 47 (c) to (e), etc.)), but in the variation pattern without reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are displayed. In a reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 47 (d)).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 47 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 46E). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal reach, a special reach A, a special reach B, and a special reach C are provided as reach variation patterns.
The normal reach is a reach variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 47). ).

Special Reach A, Special Reach B, and Special Reach C are all production patterns 5
The effect of restarting the variable display after a temporary stop of 0 (that is, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, the third stop symbol) in a predetermined stop display mode is performed a predetermined number of times, and then reach display Is a reach fluctuation pattern (so-called pseudo-ream) (see FIG. 48). Specifically, the special reach A performs the effect of restarting the variable display once after the temporary stop, and the special reach B performs the effect of the aspect twice. C performs the effect of the aspect three times.
Note that the reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and various ways of variation, display contents of the production symbol 50, and the like can be set.
As will be described later, when a game using the game system S is being performed (that is, when a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed), the special reach C is When executed, a point giving effect in which a predetermined point is given is executed.

Furthermore, when the reach display is performed according to the reach variation pattern described above, a predetermined development effect image (for example, a movie in which the effect symbols 50 are successively destroyed on the display unit 21a of the main effect display device 21). Etc.) may be executed (see FIG. 49E).
Such reach development effects are set to have a high possibility of being executed in the case of winning the jackpot, so that the player's expectation is enhanced.

Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, in conjunction with the display of the image on the main effect display device 21, an image may be displayed on the display unit 24a of the first sub-effect display device 24 or the display unit 25a of the second sub-effect display device 25. The sub effect display device 24 and the second sub effect display device 25 may be moved in a predetermined manner.
Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when reach display is performed, until the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, the second stop symbol is stopped or The period until the predetermined moving image is displayed) is equivalent to the first half of the fluctuating effect until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed after the presence / absence of the reach display is notified (that is, (Until the variation of the effect design 50 is completed) corresponds to the latter half of the variation effect.

(Outline of notice effect)
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in order to increase the player's expectation, images such as moving images and still images that are different from the production symbol 50 are superimposed on the variation display of the production symbol 50 and the background image during the variation production. By displaying (cut-in image), it is possible to execute a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the notice effect A, the notice effect B, and the notice effect C are provided as the notice effect aspects, and these are the contents of the image displayed in a superimposed manner on the variable display of the effect symbol 50. Are different.
Specifically, the notice effect A is a display in which a cut-in image with the letters “CHANCE!” Is displayed over the variable display of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 50C). The notice effect B is not particularly shown, but displays a cut-in image with the letters “Hot!” Superimposed on the variable display of the effect symbol 50. In addition, the notice effect C is not particularly shown, but a cut-in image with the characters “Intense heat!” Is displayed over the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 50.
In addition, the aspect of a notice effect is not limited to these, You may provide the aspect etc. in which another character and character are displayed as a cut-in image.

Further, in the notice effect C, the cut-in image described above is displayed on the main effect display device 21, and a similar cut-in image is also displayed on the display unit 25a of the second sub-effect display device 25. ing. Thereby, the player cannot visually recognize the use menu screen or the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25.
Further, the second sub-effect display device 25 is a position where the player cannot visually recognize the use menu screen and the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 before and after the cut-in image is displayed. In this embodiment, the display unit 25a can be moved to a position where the display unit 25a faces the back direction. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize the use menu screen and the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 even while the above movement is performed.
Thus, during the execution of the notice effect C, the player cannot visually recognize the use menu screen or the in-game menu screen, and the operation by the effect operation device 9 is invalidated. The person cannot set the combination of character cards.

Since the notice effect as described above is set to be highly likely to be executed when a big win is won, the player's expectation is enhanced.
In addition, with respect to the modes of the notice effect, the level of the possibility of being executed when the jackpot is won is set separately. That is, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is set to be different for each aspect of the notice effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to change the player's expectation for winning the jackpot according to the pattern of the notice effect to be executed.
Further, as described later, when a game using the game system S is being performed (that is, when a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed), the notice effect B or When the notice effect C is executed, a point giving effect in which a predetermined point is given is executed.

(Overview of determination of variation production mode)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 51, a variation effect determination table 122 for determining the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is stored.
As shown in FIG. 51, the variation effect determination table 122 includes a variation mode command (variation mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). The first half mode determination random number (production random number) acquired in the process, the mode from when the production design 50 starts variable display until the presence / absence of reach display is notified (that is, the pattern without reach fluctuation, Normal reach, special reach A, special reach B, or special reach C).
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variable mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half mode determination random number from the predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and acquires the first half mode determination random number. Based on the first half mode determination random number and the variation effect determination table 122, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, according to the variation effect determination table 122, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H”, the variation without reach is performed. A pattern is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “02H”, normal reach is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “03H” or “04H”, one of special reach A, special reach B, or special reach C is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “32H”, normal reach is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “33H”, either special reach A or special reach C is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “34H”, either special reach B or special reach C is determined.
Here, in FIG. 51, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command and the aspect of the first half of the variation effect are associated with each other are determined in the first half aspect assigned to the selected area. The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the sub ROM 302 also stores an effect determination table for determining the second half of the variation effect. In this effect determination table, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the latter half mode determination acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). A mode (that is, presence / absence of reach development effect) from the notification of the presence / absence of reach display to the stop of the third stop symbol is determined in association with each random number (effect random number). Then, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half mode determination random number of 1 from the predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and acquires the acquired second half mode. Based on the determined random number and the above described effect determination table, the aspect of the second half of the variable effect is determined.

(Outline of determination of notice effect)
As shown in FIG. 52, the sub ROM 302 stores a notice effect determination table 123 for determining a notice effect aspect. This notice effect determination table 123 includes a first notice effect determination table 123a (see FIG. 52 (a)), a second notice effect determination table 123b (see FIG. 52 (b)), and a third notice effect determination table 123c ( 52 (c)).

In the first notice effect determination table 123a, when a combination other than a pattern including two cards R2 and a pattern including three cards R2 is stored as a combination of character cards (that is, the corresponding execution condition command is “C2H”). ”And“ C3H ”other than“ C3H ”). Further, the second notice effect determination table 123b is a notice effect when a pattern including two cards R2 is stored as a combination of character cards (that is, when the corresponding execution condition command is “C2H”). This is for determining the mode. The third notice effect determination table 123c is a notice effect when a pattern including three cards R2 is stored as a combination of character cards (that is, when the corresponding execution condition command is “C3H”). This is for determining the mode.
As shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C, the notice effect determination table 123 includes a variable mode command (variable mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101, and a predetermined numerical range (0 to 0 in this embodiment). 249) is associated with each of the notice mode determination random numbers (effect random numbers) acquired in step 249), and the form of the notice effect (that is, one of non-execution, notice effect A, notice effect B, or notice effect C) is determined. ing. The non-execution indicates that the notice effect is not executed.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variable mode command from the main CPU 101, the sub CPU 301 acquires the notice mode determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249) and corresponds to the set character card combination. One of the notice effect determination tables 123 is acquired based on the execution condition command. Based on the acquired notice mode determination random number and the notice effect determination table 123, the aspect of the notice effect is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C, according to the first notice effect determination table 123a to the third notice effect determination table 123c, the change mode number corresponding to the received change mode command is determined. When it is “00H” or “01H”, non-execution is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “02H”, “03H”, or “04H”, any of non-execution, notice effect A, notice effect B, or notice effect C is given. It is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “32H”, “33H”, or “34H”, any one of the notice effect A, the notice effect B, or the notice effect C is determined. .

Here, in FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (c), the numbers described in each selection area in which the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command and the mode of the notice effect are associated are assigned to the selection area. Further, the range of random numbers for determining the notice mode, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the probability that the notice effect B is determined in the second notice effect determination table 123b (that is, the execution probability of the notice effect B) is determined by the notice effect B in the first notice effect determination table 123a. Is set to twice the probability of being played (that is, the normal execution probability of the notice effect B). Further, the probability that the notice effect B is determined in the third notice effect determination table 123c is set to three times the probability that the notice effect B is determined in the first notice effect determination table 123a.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a pattern including two or three cards R2 is set as a combination of character cards, a pattern including only one card R1 is set. The notice effect B is easier to be executed than when the user is present. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pattern that two or more cards R2 are included is set as the combination of the character cards, the advance notice of the notice effect B is increased with the execution condition. Production is performed.

(Overview of point granting)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when a game using the game system S is performed (that is, when a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed). In this case, when the special reach C, the notice effect B or the notice effect C is executed, a point giving effect in which a predetermined point is given is executed.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 53, a point granting table 124 in which points given when the above-described effects are executed is stored. The point grant table 124 includes a normal point grant table 124a (see FIG. 53A), a double point grant table 124b (see FIG. 53B), and a triple point grant table 124c (FIG. 53C). Reference).

  The normal point granting table 124a stores, as combinations of character cards, a pattern other than a pattern including two cards R3 and a pattern including three cards R3 (that is, the corresponding execution condition command is “C4H” and In the case of other than “C5H”). Further, the double point granting table 124b stores the above-described case where a pattern including two cards R3 is stored as a combination of character cards (that is, when the corresponding execution condition command is “C4H”). It is for determining points. In addition, when the pattern including three cards R3 is stored as the combination of the character cards (ie, when the corresponding execution condition command is “C5H”), the triple point granting table 124c is the above-described case. It is for determining points.

In these point granting tables 124, points to be given are determined in association with the special reach C, the notice effect B, and the notice effect C, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (c). Yes.
When the execution of the above-described effect is determined, the sub CPU 301 performs a game when a game using the game system S is performed (that is, a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed). The point granting table 124 corresponding to the combination of the stored character cards is acquired, and then the points to be given are determined based on the effect determined to be executed and the acquired point granting table 124. . On the other hand, when a game using the game system S is not performed, the points to be given are not determined. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, points are awarded only when a game using the game system S is performed, and points are not awarded when a game using the game system S is not performed. It is like that.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53A, according to the normal point granting table 124a, when the special reach C is determined, 80 points are determined as points to be given, and the notice effect B is determined. If it is, 50 points are determined as points to be given, and 160 points are decided as points to be given when the notice effect C is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), according to the double point granting table 124b, when the special reach C is determined, 160 points are determined as points to be given, and the notice effect B is determined. In this case, 100 points are determined as points to be given, and 320 points are decided as points to be given when the notice effect C is determined.
Also, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), according to the triple point granting table 124c, when the special reach C is determined, 240 points are determined as points to be given, and the notice effect B is determined. In this case, 150 points are determined as the points to be given, and 480 points are decided as the points to be given when the notice effect C is determined.

That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the points given based on the double point granting table 124b are set to twice the points given based on the normal point granting table 124a (normally given points). Has been. Further, the points given based on the triple point grant table 124c are set to be three times the points given based on the normal point grant table 124a.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pattern that two cards R3 are included is set as the combination of the character cards, the points given at the time of executing the above-described effects are usually given. When the point granting effect is executed under the execution condition that the number of points is doubled, and the pattern that three cards R3 are included as a combination of character cards is set, the above-mentioned effect is executed. The point granting effect is executed under the execution condition that the points given at times are double the points normally given.

  Although not particularly shown, when points are awarded, the main effect display device 21 displays a predetermined display indicating the given points and is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. On the in-game menu screen, the points required to increase to the next game level are displayed in a subtracted manner.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 accumulates the given points while the pachinko machine P is played using the game system S described above.
Specifically, as described above, the sub RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing the accumulated points. Each time a point is awarded, the sub CPU 301 adds the newly given point to the points stored in the storage area. As a result, the granted points are accumulated in the storage area described above.
As described above, when the main character is changed, the points accumulated in the storage area are cleared.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a point granting effect in which points are given in response to the execution of a variation effect (special reach C) in a predetermined mode or a notice effect (preliminary effect B1, notice effect B2) in a predetermined mode. However, the trigger for executing the point giving effect is not limited to these. For example, a point granting effect may be given in response to execution of a reach development effect of a predetermined mode or a so-called prefetching effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the point giving effect is executed when the predetermined effect is executed, but the trigger for executing the point giving effect is not limited to this. For example, the point giving effect may be executed based on a game result (when the number of jackpots or the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number). In addition, the point granting execution condition may be set so that the points awarded based on the game results differ depending on the combination of character cards.

(Outline of card giving effect)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, each time the game level of the main character selected by the player is increased by one stage, the character card in any display form among all the production characters. A card giving effect for giving one is executed.
Note that the card granting effect is not set to be executed based on the game level of the main character being increased, but is set to be executed based on the fact that other predetermined additional conditions are satisfied. Also good. For example, the number of jackpot lottery, the number of jackpot winnings, the number of loses, the number of consecutive winning jackpots in the high probability short-time gaming state, the number of executions of the performance in a predetermined mode, the number of pressing operations of the ball lending button 36, etc. are predetermined. The card granting effect may be executed based on the reached value (that is, achievement of the contents determined for the game result or the operation content by the player). In addition, winning a jackpot within a predetermined period (for example, from the end of a special game until 10 lottery lotteries are performed, etc.), a plurality of predetermined effects being executed, etc. Based on (that is, achievement of a predetermined mission), a card grant effect may be executed. In addition, when the above-described conditions are satisfied, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a card granting effect is to be executed, and when it is determined that the card granting effect is determined by the lottery, the card granting effect may be executed. .

As shown in FIG. 54, the sub-ROM of the sub-control board 300 is used to determine whether or not the game level of the main character is raised when points are given to the selected main character. A game level determination table 125 is stored.
In the game level determination table 125, as shown in FIG. 54, the game level of the main character is determined in association with the numerical value range of points.
Then, when points are given to the main character, the sub CPU 301 determines which numerical range the points accumulated in the storage area belong to, so that the game level of the main character is increased. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the game level is increased, a character card is provided, and when it is determined that the game level is not increased, no character card is provided.

For example, if the main character accumulated in the storage area is 150 points, it belongs to the numerical range of 51 to 150, so the game level of the current main character is “2”.
In this case, for example, when the notice effect B is executed and 50 points are given to the main character, the points of the main character accumulated in the storage area are 200 points, and a numerical range of 151 to 300 Therefore, the game level of the main character is increased from “2” to “3”. In this way, when the game level of the main character is increased by one step, the card granting effect is executed once, and one character card in any display form of the effecting character is given.
In the above-mentioned case (when the point is 150 points and the game level is “2”), for example, when the notice effect C is executed and 160 points are given to the main character, the points are accumulated in the storage area. Since the main character has 310 points and belongs to a numerical range of 301 to 500, the game level of the main character is increased from “2” to “4”. As described above, when the game level of the main character is increased by two stages, the card giving effect is executed twice, and two character cards in any display form of the effect character are given.

  For example, when the main character accumulated in the storage area is 80 points (game level is “2”), the notice effect B is executed and 50 points are given to the main character. The main character accumulated in the storage area is 130 points, but remains in the numerical range (51 to 150) of the game level “2”, so the game level of the main character is “2”. Will remain unchanged. In this way, when the game level of the main character does not increase, the card giving effect is not executed, and no character card is given.

  Although not specifically shown, when the game level of the main character is increased, the game level of the current main character is updated and displayed on the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. The

(Outline of determining the character card to be granted)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 55, a card display mode for determining a display mode of a character card to be provided (that is, any one of the card N, the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3). The determination table 126 and the character for the production related to the character card to be given (that is, one of idol 1, idol 2, idol 3, princess 1, princess 2, princess 3, waitress 1, waitress 2 or waitress 3) are determined. A production character determination table 127 is stored.
The card display mode determination table 126 includes a first card display mode determination table 126a (see FIG. 55 (a)), a second card display mode determination table 126b (see FIG. 55 (b)), and a third card display. And an aspect determination table 126c (see FIG. 55C).

  And in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the card granting effect is executed, one of the card display mode determination tables 126 is acquired based on the combination of the character cards and the number of game levels of the main character that has been uploaded. Based on the acquired card display mode determination table 126, the display mode of the character card to be given is determined. Thereafter, the effect character related to the character card to be assigned is determined based on the effect character determination table 127. Thereby, the character card of any one display mode in any of the character for production is determined, and this character card is given.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the card display mode determination table 126 is determined according to the set combination of the character cards, and also depending on the number of game levels of the main character that has been uploaded. A card display mode determination table 126 is defined. When the game level of the main character is increased, the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the set combination of character cards and the card display mode determination corresponding to the number of stages of the game level of the increased main character are determined. After comparing with the table 126, a card display mode determination table 126 that is more advantageous for the player is acquired.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a pattern other than the pattern including two cards R1 and the pattern including three cards R1 (that is, the corresponding execution condition command is other than “C0” and “C1”). As the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the combination of the character cards, a first card display mode determination table 126a is defined, and a pattern including two cards R1 (that is, the corresponding execution condition command is “C0”). ), A second card display mode determination table 126b is defined as a card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the combination of character cards, and a pattern including three cards R1 (that is, the corresponding execution condition command is “C1”). ]) Card display corresponding to character card combinations As like determination table 126, a third card display mode decision table 126c is defined.
In addition, a first card display mode determination table 126a is defined as a card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to an increase in the game level in one step, and a card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to an increase in the game level in two steps. The second card display mode determination table 126b is defined, and the third card display mode determination table 126c is defined as the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to three levels of increase in the game level.

In these card display mode determination tables 126, as shown in FIGS. 55A to 55C, the card display mode determination table 126 is associated with card display mode determination random numbers acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 99 in this embodiment). Thus, any display mode (card N, card R1, card R2, card R3) of the character card is defined.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), in the first card display mode determination table 126a, a card N (normal display mode) is determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random numbers from 0 to 74. The card R1 (rare 1 display mode) is determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random numbers 75 to 82, and the card R2 (rare 2) is set corresponding to the card display mode determination random numbers 83 to 90. Display mode) is defined, and the card R3 (rare 3 display mode) is defined in correspondence with the card display mode determination random numbers 91 to 99.
As shown in FIG. 55 (b), in the second card display mode determination table 126b, cards N are determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random numbers from 0 to 49, and the card displays from 50 to 65 are displayed. A card R1 is determined corresponding to the mode determination random number, a card R2 is determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random number of 66 to 82, and a card corresponding to the card display mode determination random number of 83 to 99 R3 is defined.
As shown in FIG. 55 (c), in the third card display mode determination table 126c, cards N are determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random numbers of 0 to 24, and card displays of 25 to 49 are displayed. The card R1 is determined corresponding to the mode determination random number, the card R2 is determined corresponding to the card display mode determination random number of 50 to 74, and the card corresponding to the card display mode determination random number of 75 to 99 R3 is defined.
That is, the probability that one of the display modes of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 is determined in the second card display mode determination table 126b is the probability of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 in the first card display mode determination table 126a. This is twice the probability (normal grant probability) that any display mode is determined. In addition, the probability that one of the display modes of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 is determined in the third card display mode determination table 126c is the probability of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 in the first card display mode determination table 126a. This is three times the probability that any display mode is determined.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a pattern that two cards R1 are included is set as a combination of character cards, any of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 is given. When the card granting effect is executed under the execution condition that the probability of being played is twice the normal grant probability, and a pattern in which three cards R1 are included as a combination of character cards is set, the card R1 The card granting effect is executed under an execution condition that the probability that either card R2 or card R3 is given is three times the normal grant probability.

In addition, when a combination of character cards having a pattern including two or more display types of the same type among the cards R1, R2, and R3 is set, a predetermined effect is executed according to predetermined execution conditions. Therefore, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player to have more character cards in the display mode of the cards R1, R2, and R3. Then, the card display mode determination table 126 in which the probability that the display mode of any of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 is determined is set higher is more advantageous for the player. You can say that.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, when the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards is the first card display mode determination table 126a, the game level of the main character is 1 When the level is increased, the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the game level is the first card display mode determination table 126a, and any card display mode determination table 126 does not change the advantage for the player. The first card display mode table 126a is acquired, and the display mode of the character card to be given is determined.
In this case, when the game level of the main character is increased by two or three levels, the display mode determination table 126 associated with the game level is the second card display mode determination table 126b or the third card display mode determination table. 126c, and the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the number of stages of the game level has a higher advantage for the player than the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards. The display mode determination table 126b or the third card display mode determination table 126c is acquired, and the display mode of the character card to be given is determined.

Also, for example, when the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards is the second card display mode determination table 126b, when the game level of the main character is increased by one step, the game level is supported. The attached card display mode determination table 126 is a first card display mode determination table 126a, and the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards determines the card display mode corresponding to the number of stages of the game level. Since the player has a higher advantage for the player than the table 126, the second card display mode table 126b is acquired, and the display mode of the character card to be given is determined.
In this case, when the game level of the main character is increased by two stages, the display mode determination table 126 associated with the game level is the second card display mode determination table 126b, and any card display mode determination table 126 is displayed. However, since the advantage for the player does not change, the second card display mode table 126b is acquired, and the display mode of the character card to be given is determined.
In this case, when the game level of the main character is increased by three levels, the display mode determination table 126 associated with the game level is the third card display mode determination table 126c and corresponds to the number of levels of the game level. Since the card display mode determination table 126 is more advantageous to the player than the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards, the third card display mode determination table 126c is acquired and given. Character card display mode is determined.
Even when the card display mode determination table 126 associated with the combination of character cards is the third card display mode determination table 126c, the same determination as described above is made and the card display mode determination table 126 is acquired. Is done.

  When the game level of the main character is increased, the sub CPU 301 acquires one card display mode determination random number within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 99), and acquires the card display mode determination table 126 as described above. Then, based on the obtained card display mode determination random number and the card display mode determination table 126, the display mode of the character card is determined.

In addition, the sub CPU 301 acquires one character determination random number within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 99) and, based on the acquired character determination random number and effect character determination table 127, assigns to the character card to be assigned. The directing character is determined. In the following, a case where the idol 1 is selected as the main character will be described as an example.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56, according to the production character determination table 127, when the acquired character determination random number is 0 to 19, the production character 1 (idle) in the group to which the main character belongs. 1) is determined, and when the acquired character determination random number is 20 to 39, the production character 2 (idol 2) in the group to which the main character belongs is determined, and the acquired character determination random number is 40 to 59. If the production character 3 (idol 3) in the group to which the main character belongs is determined and the acquired character determination random number is 60 to 65, one group different from the group to which the main character belongs (For example, Princess Group) When the character 1 for the production (princess 1) is determined and the acquired character determination random number is 66 to 72, the character 2 for the production (princess 2) in the above-mentioned one group is determined and acquired. When the determined random number is 73 to 79, the production character 3 (princess 3) in one of the above-mentioned groups is determined, and when the acquired character determined random number is 80 to 85, the main character belongs. When the character 1 for the production (waitres 1) in the other group (for example, the waitress group) different from the group is determined and the acquired character determination random number is 86 to 92, the production character in the other group described above 2 (Waitress 2) is determined and acquired If character determination random number was 93 to 99, for effect the character 3 in the other groups mentioned above (waitress 3) is determined.
In the effect character determination table 127, the character card of the effect character of the group to which the main character belongs is more easily determined than the character card of the effect character in a group different from the group to which the main character belongs. Yes.

  Then, the display mode determined based on the above-described card display mode determination table 126 and the character card of the effect character determined based on the above-described effect character determination table 127 are given to the player. Become. Further, when the game level of the main character is increased by a plurality of stages, the above-described processing is performed for the number of stages of the increased game level, and the same number of character cards as the number of stages are given to the player. .

The determination probability of the character card display mode and the determination probability of the effect character are not limited to those described above, and can be set to various values.
In addition, a table having the same setting contents is used for the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the combination of character cards and the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the number of game levels of the main character that has been uploaded. A table with different setting contents may be used.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the same character card as the character card already owned by the player may be given again, but the same character card as already owned by the player. When the character card assignment is determined, the character card determination process described above may be performed until the character card not owned by the player is determined. In the card granting effect, it may be set so that the same character card as the character card already owned by the player is not given.

Although not particularly shown, when a character card is given by executing a card granting effect, the fact that the character card has been given on the in-game menu screen displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 Is displayed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 accumulates the assigned character card while the game system S is used to play the game of the pachinko machine P.
Specifically, as described above, the sub RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing the accumulated character cards. Each time a character card is assigned, the sub CPU 301 stores the newly assigned character card in the storage area described above. As a result, the assigned character card is accumulated in the storage area described above.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a player can freely set a combination of character cards. And since the predetermined effect is executed under the execution condition corresponding to the character card combination set by the player, it is possible to enhance the interest in setting the character card combination.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, images of various effects such as a variation effect are displayed on the main effect display device 21, and the menu screen during game in which a combination of character cards can be set is the second sub-effect display device. 25. Then, except for the case where the player cannot visually recognize the menu screen during the game (that is, during the execution of the notice effect C), an operation for setting the combination of the character cards can always be performed. That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the character card is displayed on the menu screen during the game displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25 even while the effect such as the variable effect is executed on the main effect display device 21. Therefore, the player can set the combination of character cards without waiting for the end of the production such as the variation production, and the player's interest in the setting can be prevented from being lowered. It is.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a card giving effect is executed and a character card is given each time the game level of the selected main character is increased. The determination probability of the character card in any of the display modes of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 (that is, the element for determining the execution condition of the predetermined effect) is the game level of the main character that is up at once. It is determined that the higher the number of steps, the higher the number.
Here, when the game level of the main character is low, since there are few character cards, the character card that can increase the probability of determining the character card in any of the display modes of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3. However, if the game level of the main character is increased by a plurality of levels at once, the probability of determining the character card in any of the display forms of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 increases. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when the game level of the main character is low, it is expected that the grant of the character card in any of the display forms of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 is determined. It can enhance the feeling and, in turn, enhance the interest of the player.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the character card to be assigned corresponds to the above-described determination probability corresponding to the number of stages of the increased game level and the combination of the set character cards. It is determined by the higher one of the above-described determination probabilities. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to more effectively enhance the expectation that the character card having the display mode of any one of the card R1, the card R2, and the card R3 is determined.

(Accumulation in server SV)
When a predetermined ending operation for ending the use of the gaming system S is performed, the sub CPU 301 reads the game history information, the selected main character, the main character point, the assigned character card from the storage area described above. Information and the like are acquired, and a two-dimensional code for the information is generated. Various information included in the two-dimensional code is stored in the server SV via the information terminal device T.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for updating various effect random numbers (first half mode determination random number, second half mode determination random number, notice mode determination random number, card display mode determination random number, character determination random number), and thereafter interrupts. The process of step 2001 is repeatedly executed until the process is performed. Here, each of the above random numbers is updated asynchronously.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a menu screen process for controlling a use menu screen for performing various processes relating to the use of the gaming system S and a menu screen during gaming. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). It transmits to various control boards such as an operation control board (not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing that is executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 turns on the changing flag indicating that the changing effect is being executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 obtains the first half mode determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 acquires information on the combination of character cards stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, and based on the acquired information on the combination of character cards and the effect execution condition table 121. Get the execution condition command. The sub CPU 301 stores the acquired execution condition command in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half part of the variation effect based on the first half aspect determination random number, the variation effect determination table 122 acquired in step 2201 and the received variation mode command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.

In Step 2204, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half of the variation effect determined in Step 2203 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the variation effect corresponding to the received variation effect execution command is executed on these control boards. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 executes a notice effect determination process for determining the aspect of the notice effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2206.

In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 executes a point giving effect execution process for giving points corresponding to the effect mode to be executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2207.
In step 2207, the sub CPU 301 executes a card granting effect execution process for giving a character card. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the notice effect determination processing in step 2205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the notice mode determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires the notice effect determination table 123 corresponding to the execution condition command acquired in step 2202 and stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Specifically, when the execution condition command is other than “C2H” and “C3H” (that is, when the execution condition command is “C0H”, “C1H”, “C4H”, or “C5H”), the first notice The effect determination table 123a is acquired. When the execution condition command is “C2H”, the second notice effect determination table 123b is acquired, and when the execution condition command is “C3H”, the third notice effect determination table 123c is acquired. To get. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the notice effect based on the notice mode determination random number acquired in step 2300 described above and the notice effect determination table 123 acquired in step 2301 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets a notice effect execution command corresponding to the notice effect aspect determined in step 2302 described above in the transmission buffer. The notice effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the notice effect corresponding to the received notice effect execution command is executed on these control boards. . Then, the notice effect determination process ends.

Next, the point giving effect execution process in step 2206 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a predetermined start operation (input of a use start password) or a predetermined simple setting is performed. And when it determines with neither predetermined | prescribed start operation and predetermined | prescribed simple setting being performed, a point provision production | presentation execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 acquires the point assignment table 124 corresponding to the execution condition command acquired in step 2202 and stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Specifically, when the execution condition command is other than “C4H” and “C5H” (that is, when the execution condition command is “C0H”, “C1H”, “C2H” or “C3H”), normal points are given. The table 124a is acquired. When the execution condition command is “C4H”, the double point assignment table 124b is acquired, and when the execution condition command is “C5H”, the triple point assignment table 124c is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half of the fluctuating effect determined in step 2203 and the aspect of the notice effect determined in step 2304, and the point granting table 124 acquired in step 2401 described above. Based on the, determine the points. In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special reach C is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect, when the notification effect B or the notification effect C is determined as the aspect of the notification effect. Points are awarded. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 executes point addition processing for adding the points determined in step 2402 described above to the points stored in the predetermined storage area. Further, the sub CPU 301 executes a point display process for displaying the added points on the in-game menu screen. Then, the point giving effect execution process is terminated.
Note that the point giving effect may be executed every time an effect (in this embodiment, special reach C, notice effect B, notice effect C) that gives a point in the change effect is performed. It may be executed when it is finished. For example, when an effect that gives points in a variation effect is performed a plurality of times, each point effect is executed at the time when the effect is performed, and points corresponding to each effect are given. Alternatively, the point giving effect may be executed at the time when the changing effect is finished, and points for a plurality of effects may be given collectively.
In addition, when it is set to give a point when a predetermined effect is performed during the jackpot, each time when an effect that triggers the point during the jackpot is performed, as described above, A point giving effect may be executed to give the corresponding points, or the point giving effect may be executed when the jackpot ends, and points for all the corresponding effects may be given together.

Next, the card granting effect execution process in step 2207 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a predetermined start operation (input of a use start password) or a predetermined simple setting is performed. And when it determines with neither predetermined | prescribed start operation and predetermined | prescribed simple setting having been performed, a card | curd provision effect execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, when the points are added in step 2403 described above, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the game level of the current main character is increased based on the points after the addition and the game level determination table 125. A game level up determination process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determination result in step 2501 described above is an increase in game level. If it is determined that the game level is not increased (that is, the game level does not change), the card granting effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game level is up, the process proceeds to step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 confirms the number of stages of the increased game level and inputs the number of stages to the variable N. For example, “1” is input to the variable N when the game level is increased by one stage, and “2” is input to the variable N when the game level is increased by two stages. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 corresponds to the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the increased number of game levels and the execution condition command acquired in step 2202 and stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. The card display mode determination table 126 is compared with each other, and the advantages of both the card display mode determination tables 126 are determined. That is, it is determined which card display mode determination table 126 has a high advantage for the player (whether the card R1, card R2, or card R3 has a high probability of grant). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 acquires the card display mode determination table 126 having a high advantage based on the determination result in step 2504 described above. For example, one card display mode determination table 126 is the first card display mode determination table 126a, and the other card display mode determination table 126 is the second card display mode determination table 126b or the third card display mode determination table 126c. In the case of a failure, the other card display mode determination table 126 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.

In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 acquires the card display mode determination random number (effect random number) and the character determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2507.
In step 2507, the sub CPU 301 displays the character card display mode (card N, card R1, card R2 or card R3) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2508.

In step 2508, the sub CPU 301 determines the effect character related to the character card to be assigned based on the effect character determination table 127 and the character determination random number acquired in step 2505 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2509.
In step 2509, the sub CPU 301 executes a character card accumulation process for accumulating the character card having the display mode determined in step 2507 above in the predetermined storage area in the effect character determined in step 2508 above. . Further, the sub CPU 301 executes a grant card display process for performing display related to the character card assigned to the in-game menu screen. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2510.

In step 2510, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the variable N by 1. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2511.
In step 2511, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the variable N is zero. If it is determined that the value is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process returns to step 2506. On the other hand, when it determines with it being 0, a card | curd provision effect execution process is complete | finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half aspect determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the reach development effect based on the acquired second-half mode determination random number, the predetermined effect determination table, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

  In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 sets a reach development effect execution command corresponding to the aspect determined in step 2601 described above in the transmission buffer. The reach development effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the reach development effect corresponding to the received reach development effect execution command is executed on these control boards. It will be. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, symbol determination command reception processing executed when a symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in step 1003 of the special symbol variation stop process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a setting content unstored flag indicating that character card combination setting, main character change, or the like has been performed during execution of the variation effect is on. If it is determined that the setting content non-memory flag is not on (that is, the setting content non-memory flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting content unstored flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.

In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 stores the setting contents (the set character card combination, the changed main character, etc.) stored in the predetermined temporary storage area during the execution of the variation effect in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. To remember. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when setting of a combination of character cards or the like is performed during execution of the variation effect, this setting content is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area, and after the variation effect is finished, The setting contents are stored in the storage area described above. As a result, the combination of character cards set during execution of the variation effect becomes effective from the next variation effect. In other words, from the next variation effect, a predetermined effect is executed under the execution condition corresponding to the newly stored character card combination, and points are given to the changed main character. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2702.
In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 turns off the setting content non-storage flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.

In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 returns to the in-game menu screen, and executes a in-game menu screen return process for displaying new setting contents on the screen. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2704.
In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 turns off the changing flag. Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.

Next, the menu screen processing in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 executes an execution prohibition control process for prohibiting the execution of various processes on the use menu screen or the in-game menu screen. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the in-game menu activation flag indicating that the in-game menu screen is displayed (activated) is on. If it is determined that the in-game menu activation flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2806. On the other hand, if it is determined that the in-game menu activation flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a usage menu activation flag indicating that the usage menu screen is displayed (activated) is on. If it is determined that the use menu activation flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the use menu activation flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed by the effect operation device 9 for displaying the usage menu screen. And when it determines with predetermined | prescribed operation not being performed, a menu screen process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 executes a use menu activation process for displaying a use menu screen. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2805.
In step 2805, the sub CPU 301 executes a use menu control process for controlling various processes on the use menu screen. Then, the menu screen process ends.
Further, in step 2806 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2801 that the in-game menu activation flag is on, the sub CPU 301 executes an in-game menu control process for controlling various processes on the in-game menu screen. . Then, the menu screen process ends.

Next, the execution prohibition control process in step 2800 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not an execution prohibition flag indicating that the activation of each menu screen or the operation on each menu screen is prohibited is on. If it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2904. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the notice effect C has been started. And when it determines with not having started, an execution prohibition control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has been started, the process proceeds to the next step 2902.
Here, although not particularly illustrated, information such as the timing for starting the production and the time from the start to the completion of the production is defined for each production in the present embodiment. A predetermined timer measures the time based on these pieces of information, whereby the start timing and end timing of the effect can be acquired, and thereby the start and end of the effect can be determined.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 turns on the execution prohibition flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 executes an operation invalidation process for invalidating a predetermined operation performed by the effect operation device 9 on each menu screen and activation of each menu screen. Specifically, even if the sub CPU 301 receives a signal indicating that each menu screen is activated or a signal indicating that a predetermined operation has been performed on each menu screen, the sub CPU 301 performs processing based on these signals. Not performed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, an effect using the second sub-effect display device 25 is performed in the notice effect C. By executing the operation invalidation process described above, each menu screen is displayed during the effect. Operation will be prohibited. On the other hand, except during the execution of the notice effect C described above, the operation invalidation process described above is not executed while the change effect is executed, and the effect operation device 9 described above is not executed. Since the predetermined operation by is effective, the operation on each menu screen is always possible except during the above-mentioned production.
Then, the execution prohibition control process ends.

Further, in step 2904, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2900 that the execution prohibition flag is on, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the notice effect C has ended. And when it determines with not complete | finishing, an execution prohibition control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 turns off the execution prohibition flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2906.
In step 2906, the sub CPU 301 cancels the above-described operation invalidation process, and executes an operation invalidation cancellation process for activating each menu screen and validating the operation by the effect operation device 9 on each menu screen. Then, the execution prohibition control process ends.

Next, the use menu activation process of step 2804 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution prohibition flag is on. If it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is on, the use menu activation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is not on, the process proceeds to the next step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 turns on the use menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3002.
In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 executes a use menu screen display process for displaying a use menu screen on the second sub effect display device 25. And a use menu starting process is complete | finished.

Next, the use menu control process of step 2805 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution prohibition flag is on. If it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is on, the use menu control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is not on, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether “user registration” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “user registration” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3104. On the other hand, if it is determined that “user registration” has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 generates a two-dimensional code including the URL of the Web site of the server SV and executes a process for displaying the two-dimensional code on the second sub-effect display device 25. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3103.
In step 3103, the sub CPU 301 executes processing for returning to the usage menu screen (that is, processing for displaying the usage menu screen again). The process of returning to the use menu screen may be executed on condition that a predetermined return operation is performed, or may be executed on condition that a predetermined time elapses after the two-dimensional code is displayed. . Then, the use menu control process ends.

Further, in step 3104, which proceeds when it is determined in step 3101 that “user registration” has not been selected, the sub CPU 301 indicates that processing related to “use start” on the use menu screen is being executed. It is determined whether or not the use start flag is on. If it is determined that the use start flag is on, the process proceeds to step 3106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the use start flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 3105.
In step 3105, the sub CPU 301 determines whether “use start” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “use start” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3115. On the other hand, if it is determined that “use start” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3106.

In step 3106, the sub CPU 301 turns on the use start flag. If the use start flag is already on, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3107.
In step 3107, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not an input screen display flag indicating that a password input screen for inputting a use start password is displayed. If it is determined that the input screen display flag is on, the process proceeds to step 3110. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input screen display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 3108.

In step 3108, the sub CPU 301 executes a password input screen display process for displaying a password input screen for inputting the use start password acquired from the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T on the second sub effect display device 25. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3109.
In step 3109, the sub CPU 301 turns on the input screen display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3110.

In step 3110, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the use start password described above has been input. And when it determines with the utilization start password not being input, a utilization menu control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the use start password has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 3111.
In step 3111, the sub CPU 301 turns off the input screen display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3112.

In step 3112, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use start flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3113.
In step 3113, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3114.
In step 3114, the sub CPU 301 executes a game menu activation process for displaying the game menu screen. Then, the use menu control process ends.

Further, in step 3115 which proceeds when it is determined that “use start” is not selected in step 3105 described above, the sub CPU 301 performs quick processing indicating that processing related to “quick mode” on the use menu screen is being executed. It is determined whether or not the mode flag is on. If it is determined that the quick mode flag is on, the process proceeds to step 3117. On the other hand, if it is determined that the quick mode flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 3116.
In step 3116, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “quick mode” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that the “quick mode” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3126. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “quick mode” has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3117.

In step 3117, the sub CPU 301 turns on the quick mode flag. If the quick mode flag is already on, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3118.
In step 3118, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a simple setting screen display flag indicating that a simple setting screen for performing simple setting such as setting of the main character is displayed is ON. If it is determined that the simple setting screen display flag is on, the process proceeds to step 3121. On the other hand, if it is determined that the simple setting screen display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 3119.

In step 3119, the sub CPU 301 executes a simple setting screen display process for displaying a simple setting screen for performing the above-described simple setting on the second sub effect display device 25. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3120.
In step 3120, the sub CPU 301 turns on the simple setting screen display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3121.

In step 3121, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a main character has been selected. And when it determines with the main character not being selected, a use menu control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the main character has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3122.
In step 3122, the sub CPU 301 turns off the simple setting screen display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3123.

In step 3123, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use start flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3124.
In step 3124, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3125.
In step 3125, the sub CPU 301 executes an in-game menu activation process for displaying the in-game menu screen. Then, the use menu control process ends.

Further, in step 3126 which proceeds when it is determined in step 3116 that “quick mode” is not selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “menu exit” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “menu end” has not been selected, the use menu control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that “MENU END” has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3127.
In step 3127, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3128.
In step 3128, the sub CPU 301 deletes the use menu screen and executes a use menu screen close process for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a demo screen) on the second sub effect display device 25. Then, the use menu control process ends.

Next, the in-game menu starting process in steps 3114 and 3125 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3200, the sub CPU 301 turns on the in-game menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3201.
In step 3201, the sub CPU 301 executes a game menu screen display process for displaying the game menu screen on the second sub effect display device 25. Then, the in-game menu activation process is terminated.

Next, the in-game menu control process in step 2806 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution prohibition flag is on. If it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is on, the in-game menu control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution prohibition flag is not on, the process proceeds to the next step 3301.
In step 3301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not various setting flags indicating that the processing related to “various settings” on the in-game menu screen is being performed are ON. If it is determined that the various setting flags are on, the process proceeds to step 3303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the various setting flags are not on (that is, off), the process proceeds to the next step 3302.

In step 3302, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “various settings” has been selected on the in-game menu screen. If it is determined that “various settings” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3317. On the other hand, if it is determined that “various settings” has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3303.
In step 3303, the sub CPU 301 turns on various setting flags. If the various setting flags are already on, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3304.

In step 3304, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not various setting screen display flags indicating that a setting screen for performing various settings (change of main character, change of character card combination, etc.) is displayed. Determine. If it is determined that the various setting screen display flags are on, the process proceeds to step 3307. On the other hand, if it is determined that the various setting screen display flags are not on (that is, off), the process proceeds to the next step 3305.
In step 3305, the sub CPU 301 executes various setting screen display processes for displaying the above-described various setting screens on the second sub effect display device 25. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3306.

In step 3306, the sub CPU 301 turns on various setting screen display flags. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3307.
In step 3307, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not an effective determination operation has been performed in which various settings have been made and the settings can be confirmed (that is, whether or not the various settings that have been performed can be confirmed). Determine. Specifically, when a predetermined start operation or a predetermined simple setting has been performed, when the combination of the main character display pattern, BGM, and character card is changed and a confirmation operation is performed, the change is confirmed. Therefore, it is determined that an effective confirmation operation has been performed. In addition, in the case where the above-described simple setting has been performed, when the main character is changed and a confirming operation is performed, since the change can be confirmed, it is determined that an effective confirming operation has been performed. In the case where the start operation described above has been performed, when the main character is changed and the confirmation operation is performed, the change cannot be confirmed (that is, the main character cannot be changed). It is not determined to have been broken.
If it is determined that a valid confirmation operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step 3316. On the other hand, if it is determined that a valid confirmation operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 3308.

In step 3308, the sub CPU 301 executes a main character change process for performing a predetermined process when the main character is changed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3309.
In step 3309, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the changing flag is ON. If it is determined that the changing flag is ON, the process proceeds to step 3313. On the other hand, if it is determined that the changing flag is not on, the process proceeds to the next step 3310.
In step 3310, the sub CPU 301 stores the contents of the above various settings (change of character card combination, change of main character, etc.) in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. In addition, about the combination of a character card, the content memorize | stored in the predetermined process area mentioned later is memorize | stored in a predetermined memory area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3311.

In step 3311, the sub CPU 301 turns off the setting screen display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3312.
In step 3312, the sub CPU 301 returns to the in-game menu screen, and executes an in-game menu screen return process for displaying new setting contents on the screen. Then, the process proceeds to Step 3316.

Further, in step 3313 which proceeds when it is determined in step 3309 that the changing flag is ON, the sub CPU 301 subtracts the contents of the above various settings (change of character card combination, change of main character, etc.). Store in the temporary storage area of the RAM 303. As for the combination of character cards, the contents stored in a predetermined processing area described later are stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3314.
In step 3314, the sub CPU 301 turns off the setting screen display flag and executes a return waiting screen display process for displaying a return waiting screen until the in-game menu screen return process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3315.

In step 3315, the sub CPU 301 turns on the setting content non-storage flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3316.
In step 3316, the sub CPU 301 turns off various setting flags. Then, the in-game menu control process ends.

Further, in step 3317, which proceeds when it is determined in step 3302 that “various settings” has not been selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “use end” has been selected on the in-game menu screen. When it is determined that “use end” is not selected, the in-game menu control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that “use end” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3318.
In step 3318, the sub CPU 301 determines the game history information stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, the main character point and character card information, and the main character information stored in the storage area. Acquire various information such as information on character card combinations. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3319.

In step 3319, the sub CPU 301 generates a two-dimensional code including the various information acquired in the above step 3318 and the URL of the Web site of the server SV. Execute the process to be displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3320.
In step 3320, the sub CPU 301 turns off the in-game menu activation flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3321.

In step 3321, the sub CPU 301 deletes the game menu screen and executes a game menu screen close process for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a demo screen) on the second sub effect display device 25. Then, the in-game menu control process ends.
When the execution prohibition flag is turned on while various screens are displayed in the above-mentioned menu control process during gaming (for example, during the display of the effect customization setting screen, during the display of game history information, during the display of the two-dimensional code, etc.) The sub CPU 301 forcibly exits the step being executed and ends the menu control process during gaming.

Next, the main character change processing in step 3308 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3400, the sub CPU 301 stores the current character card combination in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3401.
In step 3401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the main character has been changed. If it is determined that the main character has not been changed, the main character change process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the main character has been changed, the process proceeds to the next step 3402.

In step 3402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the group to which the main character before the change belongs and the group to which the main character after the change belongs are the same. And when it determines with it being the same, the process at the time of a main character change is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that they are not the same (that is, different), the process proceeds to the next step 3403.
In step 3403, the sub CPU 301 stores the combination of character cards in the initial state in the group to which the changed main character belongs (display pattern pattern of card N, card N, card N) in a predetermined processing area. That is, the character card combination stored in the predetermined processing area is updated to the character card combination in the initial state in the group to which the changed main character belongs. Then, the main character change process is terminated.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, various effects such as a variable effect are displayed on the main effect display device 21 and a game menu screen is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. However, the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, a plurality of display areas for performing different display controls are provided on the display unit 21a of the main effect display device 21, various effects are displayed in one display area, and a menu screen during gaming is always displayed in the other display areas. You may set it to display.
By doing in this way, the number of parts mounted in the pachinko machine P can be reduced, and manufacturing cost can be reduced.
In the above-described embodiment, not only the in-game menu screen but also the usage menu screen is displayed on the second sub-effect display device 25. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The screen may be displayed on the main effect display device 21. In this case, it is desirable that the in-game menu screen is displayed on the main effect display device 21 by performing a predetermined operation during standby.

In the above-described embodiment, a combination of character cards can be set for a plurality of predetermined production characters (each production character in the group to which the main character belongs). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of a thing, a combination of character cards may be set for a plurality of performance characters arbitrarily selected by the player.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character card combination is set by selecting one display mode from each of the different performance characters. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A combination of character cards including character cards having the same or different display modes for the characters (for example, a pattern of an idle 1 card N, an idle 1 card R1, an idle 2 card R2, etc.) may be set. .
By doing so, variations of character card combinations that can be set increase, so that the player's interest in setting the character card combinations can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the character card of any display mode is selected for all the production characters belonging to each group and the combination of the character cards is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a character card of any display mode may be selected for any one or a plurality of performance characters. For example, the character card may be selected for only one of the main character and the production character other than the main character, or the character card may be selected only for the main character.

Further, the determination probability in the card display mode determination table 126 corresponding to the combination of character cards may be set to change according to the number of stages of the increased game level.
For example, when the game level of the main character is increased by one level at a time, a character card having a predetermined display mode is determined with a given probability according to the set combination of character cards, and the game level of the main character is once In the case of 2 steps up, a character card with a predetermined display mode is determined with a probability that is twice the grant probability according to the combination of the set character cards, and the game level of the main character is increased 3 steps at a time. In this case, it may be set so that a character card having a predetermined display mode is determined with a probability that is three times the probability of grant according to the set combination of character cards.

  In the above-described embodiment, even when the main character is changed a plurality of times and the same effect character as the previously selected main character is reselected, the same effect character is It was designed to set the character card combination in the initial state without setting the character card combination that was set when it was selected, but it is not limited to this, and in the above case The character card combination previously set may be automatically set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming state set after the end of the special game is associated with the special symbol type determined at the time of the big win, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special game You may make it match | combine with an inside game result.
Specifically, a specific area in which a game ball can enter is provided in the special winning opening 18, and based on the presence or absence of a game ball in the specific area during the special game, a predetermined game state (high It may be set so as to determine whether or not the probability game state or the like can be set.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  The above-described embodiment can also be applied to gaming machines other than the pachinko machine P. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that uses a game medal as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball to play a game similar to the slot machine, and the like.

  The main control board 100 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game control means of the present invention. Further, the sub control board 300 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention. Further, the character card of the effect character in the above-described embodiment corresponds to selection information of the present invention. The sub RAM 303 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to selectable information storage means of the present invention. Further, an increase in the game level of the main character in the above-described embodiment corresponds to an additional condition of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2507 and step 2508 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to additional selection information determination means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2509 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to selection information adding means of the present invention. Further, the combination of character cards and the number of increased game levels in the above-described embodiment correspond to the lottery probability determination content of the present invention. The character card in the display mode of the card R1, the card R2, or the card R3 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to specific selection information of the present invention. Further, the increased number of game levels in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the achievement condition of the present invention.

S gaming system SV server T information terminal device P pachinko machine 21 main effect display device 24 first sub effect display device 25 second sub effect display device 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (4)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production executed with the progress of the game controlled by the game control means,
The production control means includes
Selectable information storage means for storing selection information that can be selected by the player among a plurality of selection information for determining execution conditions for a predetermined effect;
An additional selection information determining means for determining one of the plurality of selection information by lottery based on establishment of a predetermined additional condition;
Selection information adding means for adding selection information determined by the additional selection information determining means as selection information that can be selected by the player stored in the selectable information storage means,
The additional selection information determining means includes
A gaming machine, wherein specific selection information among the plurality of selection information is determined with a lottery probability according to a predetermined lottery probability determination content. The lottery probability determination content is:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the player can set the game machine. The lottery probability determination content is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined based on selection information selected by the player from selection information selectable by the player stored in the selectable information storage means. . The lottery probability determination content is:
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined based on an achievement condition achieved when the additional condition is satisfied.

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